Chapter 5: Yamamoto Takeshi

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Tsuna just stared at the paper he was holding as the color was quickly draining from his face. He still can't believe what he was seeing. His secretary would never do that, let alone hurt an insect without any reason to. He's always the one to calm a situation with a talk, not violence.

Tsuna knitted his eyebrows a bit. He already thought about this being a fake or a prank but he immediately crossed them out when he saw Hibari's signature. Now that, he knew it was true because nobody would even try to forge the prefect's signature unless they want to be bitten to death by the said person. "This isn't real, right?" He muttered.

Reborn, of course, heard it. They were in the middle of a conversation when he saw his student's troubled face and he already knew it was about the paper in Tsuna's hands. So in curiosity, he asked. "What's the matter, Tsuna?"

Tsuna just grumbled and stood up, the paper still on his hands. "I just have some business to attend to. You can do whatever you want in the meantime, so if you'll just excuse me." And with that he left.

Reborn just watched as Tsuna left and decided to just watch him from afar. When he got close to the window though, he felt an unusual presence in the vicinity. At the exact moment, he received a message from the ninth then he frowned. 'You have a business indeed, Tsuna.'

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Hibari sighed as he relaxed in his chair in the reception room. Earlier, he had a mountain of paperwork to do, but that's not the reason why he felt exhausted (because Hibari Kyoya would not lose to a bunch of papers). What bothered him was the content of one of the papers. Even though it's quite normal for the prefect to receive reports about suspension notice, he still narrowed his eyes when he saw who received it. 'Yamamoto Takeshi.'

Well, it's not that Hibari cares for his wellbeing, -heck Hibari does not care for anyone except a certain president- it's just that, how dare he ruin the image of his beloved school by being on the student council then get suspended. That annoyed Hibari and he'll surely bite him to death the next time he meets him because it's his job to maintain discipline. Student council or not.

Hibari looked at his copy of the suspension notice again. He knew it was true because there are pictures given, but he still can't help but feel something wrong about the report. Nobody could go out the campus without him knowing so he asked his vice chairman to investigate further after delivering the papers to the student council president. Speaking of the omnivore, Hibari just knew that he already received the report and is already on the way here in 3...2...1...

'BAM!' Ah, about time.

"Kyoya! What's the meaning of this?!" Standing in the doorway was Sawada Tsunayoshi who had a somewhat angry face and a paper in his hands.

Hibari looked at him, a smirk across his face. "Tsunayoshi, do you have a habit of breaking someone else's door?" He asked.

"Hey, how mean! You break my door all the time!" Tsuna pouted but then he realized they're going off topic. "Wait, this is not the time for this. What's the meaning of this?"

Hibari just stared at him, unfazed on what was happening. "It means what it means. That herbivore, Yamamoto Takeshi beat up some guys and it's alright to suspend him."

"Kyoya! You know Takeshi wouldn't do that." Tsuna retorted.

"Then why don't you ask him yourself?"

This time, Tsuna paused. Still registering what the prefect had said. "I can do that?"

"It's the duty of the student council president to visit all the suspended students. It is also your duty to overlook your members." Hibari explained.

"No, wait, I didn't mean that. I mean, there's still an hour before class ends, right?" Tsuna asked again. He just can't believe the prefect is letting him go just like that.

Now getting annoyed, Hibari stood up as he got his tonfas. "Go now before I changed my mind and bite you to death."

"Hieee!" Tsuna shrieked, but immediately covered his mouth. Damn, he still hasn't got over that. He grumbled and started to go over the door, but before he left, Hibari said one last thing.

"One more thing Omnivore. Nobody gets in or out the campus without my permission."

At first, Tsuna was confused at what Hibari said, but then he realized what it meant. He narrowed his eyes. He already had a hunch on what was happening. He then had one last look at the prefect and smiled. "Thank you, Kyoya."

Outside, Tsuna was about to run off to Takeshi when he heard someone calling him. "Tsuna-sama! There you are! I heard about the baseball-freak!"

Tsuna was quite relieved when he saw his vice president running towards his way. He was always the one who could solve mysteries other than him. Tsuna then nodded, acknowledging his presence, before he nudged him to follow. "Come on, Hayato. We'll prove his innocence."

"Hai!"

Meanwhile, after Tsuna and Gokudera had left, Kusakabe ran towards the reception room. While he was investigating, he came across a letter for their leader and he knew he should deliver it as quickly as he can. "Chairman, there's a message for you!"

Hibari glared at the sudden intrusion of his vice chairman, but when he saw the letter he was holding, he grabbed and read it although he ripped it right away. "Hn. Kusakabe, take over while I'm gone."

Kusakabe didn't know what the contents of the paper, but he knew it was serious. He wanted to help but, there's nothing he could do but accept the orders given to him as he saw Hibari took off somewhere.

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Takeshi slowly walked towards home after he was given that suspension. It just happened all so fast that he didn't even had the chance to defend himself and explain to the teacher. They just gave him the paper and that's that. He didn't even hear the full details. He then looked at the sky and smiled sadly. "I'm really pathetic. I even ruined what Tsuna had worked hard on. What kind of friend I am." Lost in thought, he didn't realize that he stopped by the playground; the place where he first met Tsuna. Deciding to go home a little later, he sat by the swing.

It was almost a year ago when he saw a brunet at this exact place. It was also the same time when he had trouble with baseball and at the limit of his smile.

-Flashback-

"Oh hey! You're Tsuna, right?" Takeshi called as he saw the brunet on the swing alone. Although, he was actually hoping some peace, he was actually glad he saw Tsuna here. He always wanted to talk with this mystery classmate of theirs.

Tsuna looked at the newcomer and fixed his eyeglass. He was quite surprise to see there's someone in this hour and moreover, someone who knew him."Yes." He replied. "And who are you?"

Takeshi laughed. He must be exaggerating, but this is really the first time he heard the brunet's voice without formulas coming out from it. "Sorry! I'm Yamamoto Takeshi. It's nice to meet you."

The brunet pondered for a bit. He was sure the name sounds familiar. "Ah! You're that baseball star everyone's talking about. And what do you want with someone like me?"

Takeshi smiled as he sat down by the swing beside Tsuna. "Nothing. I just want to talk to you. That's all." Takeshi answered but Tsuna knew it right away.

Tsuna frowned. He already wanted to say it but he had no rights so he just stood up and began walking awat. "Well, I don't. Now could you please leave me alone?"

"Eh? But that's-" Takeshi tried to retort but then he saw a bandage on his left shoulder. He widen his eyes. How could he had not notice that? "Hey, what's that on your shoulder? It's bleeding." Takeshi said as he ran after Tsuna and tried to touch the wound but he was immediately shoved away by Tsuna.

"Don't touch me. It's nothing. I'm fine. Now, don't you have friends to hang out with?" Tsuna asked. He's already annoyed earlier because he got himself hit from saving someone, not that he regretted it, and now this one just decided to pop out.

Takeshi began to frown. Yeah, he had 'friends', but it's not like they'll actually hang ouy with him. "Actually they all have something to do that's why I'm here." He lied.

Tsuna rolled his eyes sensing the lie, but instead of talking about it, he just went on. "Well, I'm busy too. Goodbye." But Takeshi had other plans.

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"Wow! You're really smart Tsuna!" Takeshi exclaimed as he saw Tsuna's test paper with a big '100%' on it.

Tsuna grumbled as he put the paper away then he turned to Takeshi. "Will you please stop bothering me?" He asked but Takeshi ignored him.

"It must be really nice to be like you. I mean, you've got the highest score while I barely even passed the test. Haha!" Takeshi laughed and this just made Tsuna more annoyed.

"Hey, are you even listen-" But he was cut off before he could finish his sentence.

"Oh I know! Tsuna, will you tutor me?"

Tsuna just stared at him. 'Is he out of his mind?' "Huh?"

"Teach me all the lessons. Who knows, maybe my grades could be higher. Of course, I'll pay you if you want."

Tsuna sighed when he saw Takeshi's face. Compared to when he met him, it's getting better. There's so much resolve. He guessed there's no helping it. "Fine but I don't need the money. Just do me a favor and remove that mask of yours. It's kinda irritating me." He finally said making Takeshi smile genuinely for the first time.

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"And you just have to use the formula here."

"Woah, it's just that easy? Tsuna, you really are good at teaching. Thanks."

Tsuna turned away with a slight blush on his face. He's clearly not used to it. "It's nothing."

Takeshi just chuckled and there was suddenly a moment of silence when Takeshi suddenly asked out of the blue. "Hey Tsuna, don't you have any friends?"

"I have but I don't think I can call him exactly a friend yet." Tsuna answered remembering a certain someone he had met before the school started but this story will be told next time.

"That's so cool! I wonder who it is. It must be nice to be friends with you Tsuna."

"Hah? Are you serious? Nobody wants to be friends with someone like me. You're just going to get hurt when you're around me and haven't I said bad things to you?" Tsuna suddenly exclaimed as he remembered all those men who are following him.

Takeshi shrugged. He's actually quite used at some insults. "At least, you're not like anybody else. You're the first person who saw right through me and I'm thankful."

Then Tsuna suddenly stood up, his bangs covering his eyes. "It's getting late. I have to get going now." He said but Takeshi won't let him.

"That's true but why don't you have dinner with us? I'm sure Dad won't mind. You can just call your mother later."

Tsuna shook his head."It's okay. Good night Yamamoto." He said as he started to leave when Takeshi grabbed his arm.

"Come on Tsuna. This is my thanks for teaching me."

Tsuna suddenly turned around but he didn't noticed the pencil lying around near his foot and accidentally tripped on it. "Ouch! Some things just never change." He said but when he opened his eyes, he noticed that he also dragged Takeshi with him. "I'm really sorry Yamamoto!"

Then they stared at each other for a few seconds before they started to burst in laughter because of their appearance. It went on for a few more seconds before Tsuna started to regain his composure and offered Takeshi a hand. "Seriously, I'm sorry Yama-"

"It's Takeshi. Ta-ke-shi." Takeshi suddenly said cutting off Tsuna.

Tsuna then smiled, showing it to his friend the first time. "Fine, Takeshi."

"Shall we go downstairs?"

"Of course."

And then tomorrow came when a silver-head teen came as a transfer student in Namimori Middle School.

-End-

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Takeshi smiled at the memory. Though it was really hard befriending Tsuna, it was really worth it. Takeshi looked at the clock near the playground. It was almost class dismissal but he guessed he should head home. After a few more steps, he's already in front of his house. He slowly opened it and greeted his father. "Yo! I'm home!"

His father, who was currently cutting up some fish, was quite surprise at his son's appearance. "Takeshi! You sure are early today. No practice? Did something happen?"

Takeshi shook his head as he walked towards the counter. "Don't worry Dad! I'm not just feeling well that's why they let me off."

Tsuyoshi nodded but he didn't fail to notice something wrong. "Do you need anything Takeshi?"

"No. I'll just go to my room." Takeshi replied.

Tsuyoshi was about to ask his son but refrained to. He knew he'll tell him sooner or later. He was now making sushi again when he heard the bell from the door rung. "Welcome to Takesushi!" He greeted and looked at his customer but it turns out that they were familiar faces. "Oh if it isn't Tsunayoshi and Hayato. What are you doing here?"

Tsuna immediately ran towards him, not minding the stares the other customers are giving. "Tsuyoshi-san! Where's Takeshi? We need to talk to him."

Tsuyoshi raised his eyebrows but then he remembered what his son told him. "He's upstairs. He said he's not feeling well."

Tsuna frowned. So he still haven't said anything to his father. For him to lie about this, it's unusual but right now, they had to talk to him. "Thank you Tsuyoshi-san! Come on Hayato."

"Hai, Tsuna-sama!"

But before they could even go, Tsuyoshi had stopped them. "Wait. Could you please tell me what happened? Tell me the truth." He asked. He doesn't really want to be left out now when his son's friends are here but Tsuna smiled sadly.

"Uhhmm... It's better if he tell you personally. I don't want to ruin your relationship. Don't worry Tsuyoshi-san. We'll tell him to let you know." And then they went upstairs.

Tsuyoshi sighed as he cut another fish when the two teens are gone. He just have to wait now. "Those boys. What did they got themselves this time?"

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Takeshi was just relaxing on his bed. He doesn't really know how to tell his father what happened to him plus there's still his friends. He was so lost in thought when his door was slammed open.

"Takeshi/Baseball-freak!"

Takeshi abruptly stood up, not expecting the sudden intrusion but when he saw a familiar brunet and a glaring silveret, he quickly relaxed. "Tsuna! And... Haya-chan? I didn't know that you're back! It's good to see you again!"

Gokudera twitched. Did he just hear that right? "Oi Baseball-freak! What did you just call me?"

"Oh come on Haya-chan! I know you like it."

"Like it my ass! Stop calling me that ridiculous nickname!"

"Aww... But you also have a nickname for me, vice-chan."

This time, Gokudera covered his eyes with his bangs and brought out some dynamites. "You piece of shit! I'm going to kill you!"

Tsuna, who was quietly watching them, sighed when he saw the dynamites. This always happens when these two meets so why didn't he notice that before. Fortunately, before the explosives explode, he stopped him. "Hayato!"

Gokudera clicked his tongue as he began hiding his dynamites. "Tch. Be thankful Tsuna-sama is here."

Takeshi just laughed but then he remembered. "So, why are you guys here?"

Tsuna turned his head away. "Takeshi, about the suspension-"

"What? There's nothing we can do about it, right? I'm so pathetic. Disgracing our name like that." Takeshi said. His smile was already replaced by a frown.

"What are you saying, Takeshi? You didn't do anything wrong."

"I did and that's enough. Hey Tsuna, after my suspension is over, I'll give up my position."

Then there was silence before Gokudera decided to break it. "Bastard!" He yelled and was about to hit the raven-haired teen when someone beat him to it.

"You idiot! Do you even know what you are saying? Have you lost your mind? If you give up your position then it's better if Mochida-senpai take my place. You're part of the reason why I became the president and if somebody's going to give up then I'm going to give up."

Takeshi went wide as he caressed his swollen cheek and absorbing each word his best friend had said. After a while, he had realized his mistake. "Tsuna, I'm sorry. Hayato too. I guess I really made you worried."

Tsuna the smiled as he pinched Takeshi's cheek. "What's up with that face? That's not the Takeshi we knew. Besides, we're best friends, right? We're always right there for each other."

"I hate to admit it but Tsuna-sama's right. If something's troubling you, then you could always talk to us but it's not like we're friends, okay?" Gokudera continued but he knew better with the lack of reponse. He then looked at the two who were currently staring at him. "What?"

"I can't believe you said something like that." Takeshi suddenly blurted out.

"I agree. I guess Hayato is really a tsundere."

"Hey!"

Ignoring Hayato's protests, Tsuna looked at Takeshi. They still had business at hand after all. "Anyway, tell us what happened. I knew you did not do it. There has to be a misunderstanding!"

Takeshi pondered for a bit, recalling what had happened earlier. "Let's see, after you left for lunch, I decided to go to the office when my senpai at baseball club blocked my way..."

-Flashback-

"Why if it isn't Takeshi."

Takeshi smiled when he saw his senpai and waved back. "Yo senpai!"

"Oho. I could see that our little baseball champ is getting busy with that student council crap. Poor little thing. Hey, why don't you just leave that and become active again at the club. You used to have so much fun there and that pathetic wimp won't be able to boss you around. Now what do you say- Ow!" The third year said but he didn't have the chance to finish his sentence when Takeshi suddenly gripped his arm tight.

"Talk crap about me, that's fine, but Tsuna? I'll do more than this. Do you understand?"

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"That's all I remember then after that, they called me in the faculty room."

Tsuna nodded when he heard the story. It's no mistake that there's something fishy going on. But to be sure, he asked. "Takeshi, are you really sure that's what happened?"

"Yes. Do you not believe me too Tsuna?"

"Of course I do! There's something that just doesn't add up. You said you're still in school when the incident happened but it's clearly stated in the notice that you beat up some guys from another school."

Takeshi knitted his eyebrows. Now that is definitely news to him. He didn't know that he was accused of something like that. "But I didn't even step even a foot outside the gates."

"I know. Kyoya told me. And nobody also got inside that time meaning it really happened outside." Tsuna said but then he realized what he said. 'Okay, I think take that back. There's still Reborn.'

"Tsuna-sama, are you telling us that someone might've disguised as the baseball-freak and framed him?" Gokudera questioned. He's actually already connecting the dots.

"Yeah, and that third year might have been an accomplice. Here's my theory. Their goal is to suspend you and make you leave the student council. That's what your senpai is trying to do but seeing as what you did isn't enough to get attention, they immediately went for plan B and by that, they've succeeded. But I think, they're still not done."

"What do you mean?" Takeshi asked.

"There's still the attack from Mochida-senpai. But it's kinda strange. Mochida-senpai would never attack us like that unless someone pushed him and that means this events are connected somehow." Tsuna explained while on the other hand, Gokudera was sulking, saying things like, 'Tsuna-sama was attacked while I'm gone?'

Takeshi, finally understanding the situation, got up and picked up a piece of paper and started scribbling. "Hmm... Two consecutive attacks in Namimori Middle but nobody could have passed the gate illegally. Then the main culprit must be from another school."

Tsuna nodded, agreeing on what was already written on the paper. "It could also be from our school but I trust Kyoya's patrol. Now if that's the case, the only problem we have is that other school. Hayato, from what school are the victims?"

"Kokuyo Middle School, Tsuna-sama." Gokudera answered.

Tsuna contemplated for a moment. He knew he already heard the name from somewhere. "Kokuyo... It's in the neighbouring town right? Do you know anything about them?" He inquired but Gokudera shook his head. It's actually the first time he heard the school.

"I'm sorry Tsuna-sama! But maybe that woman does!" He suggested.

"Ah that's right! Okay then, Takeshi! Don't you ever leave your home and let your father knows of the situation. Understand?" Tsuna ordered and when he saw Takeshi nodded, he stood up and smirked. "Good. We'll definitely teach them not to mess with us."

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Extra: What comes after?

"We'll definitely teach them not to mess with us." Tsuna declared, his eyes full of resolve but after a few seconds, they heard a grumbling sound. "Ah that's..."

While Gokudera was trying hard to stifle it, Takeshi openly laughed when he heard the sound. "Haha! I guess you just have to do that tomorrow Tsuna. Your stomach's saying it all."

Tsuna blushed. He hadn't expected that coming. "But I-"

"Hey baseball-freak! If Tsuna-sama wants to do it now then he'll do it!" Gokudera exclaimed.

"Come on, you guys can have dinner with us if you want. I mean it's getting late and she might've already gotten home." Once Takeshi had said that, Tsuna immediately sat down like a good boy. For him, food is his priority.

"But Tsuna-sama!" Gokudera tried to reason out when he saw Tsuna. He was about to argue again when Takeshi said something.

"Now I think pops has a lot of leftover sushi for today."

Now that made Gokudera stop. He will not admit it but Takeshi's home became his favorite place especially when there is dinner. He wa snow trying hard to resist the temptation but he eventually gave up. "Ngh... Fine!"

"That's settled. Dinner it is."

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A/N: Because Gokudera's back story is really short. Well, there's actually a reason since he was a total stranger to Tsuna but then again, I felt kinda sad so I made an omake for him :)

Omake: Gokudera Hayato (Part 1)

Tsuna was annoyed. He was definitely annoyed. Ever since, that transfer student came, he was bugging him whenever he had the chance. Well, not that he actually minded because he's blatantly ignoring him but there's one thing he hated about him. He always got a perfect score on tests and now he's got a rival being on the top. One day, when he had enough, he called Gokudera to an empty classroom. This is the time to prove himself. "Gokudera Hayato, I challenge you to a match."

Gokudera, who obviously doesn't know what's happening, was really confused. He just went because his 'Sawada-sama' said so. "Hai?"

That made Tsuna irritated. "Didn't you hear me?"

"But Sawada-sama, I can't possibly-" Gokudera tried to decline when the door opened revealing a raven-haired teen who's holding two sheets of paper.

"Oh! You're already here. I got what you wanted Tsuna." Takeshi said as he showed the papers to Tsuna.

Tsuna thanked Takeshi before turning again to Gokudera. "Do you accept or not, Gokudera Hayato?"

For the first time, Gokudera doesn't know what to do but for his sake, he'll try. "Uhm, well, if that's what Sawada-sama want then I accept."

Tsuna smiled and grabbed the paper each for both of them. "Great! The rules are simple. We just had to answer the questions, Hiro-sensei specifically made for us, within the time limit. Whoever gets the most right, wins. Don't worry, I still haven't looked at it but sensei said it's very hard. Now Takeshi, if you may."

"Of course Tsuna. Time starts now!"

After one hour of solving questions, they were finally finished and was now waiting for the results.

"Sensei wasn't kidding with the questions. It's been a while." Tsuna whined as he slumped on his seat. It was really a while since he used his brain like that.

On the other hand, Gokudera, who was one seat apart from Tsuna, smiled softly. He was really in front of his savior. "Sawada-sama, I think you've done great."

Tsuna looked at him. He was actually quite curious why Gokudera's calling him that. As far as he knew, this is the first time he met the silveret. "Hey Gokudera, why do you even call me that?"

"Because Sawada-sama is Sawada-sama. I still haven't forgotten about your kindness and what you've done for me." Gokudera immediately replied. Tsuna was about to ask something again when Takeshi came back.

"Ah! I got the results!" He announced as the two of them was intently listening. After a few seconds, Takeshi read the results. "It's a tie!"

Tsuna felt dejected when he heard it and started sulking at the corner. "What? I thought I've finally got it!"

Seeing this, Gokudera immediately bowed, dogeza styled, and furiously apologized. "Sorry Sawada-sama! I should've not answer the questions and let you win."

Tsuna then began to frown and stopped Gokudeta. "No Gokudera. I would've been disappointed if you do that."

"And you don't want to see a disappointed Tsuna now, do you? Last time, nobody even dared to talk to him afraid of what's going to happen." Takeshi added.

"Hey, how mean Takeshi." Tsuna pouted.

"Haha! It's true!" Takeshi grinned as he ruffled Tsuna's hair. "By the way, is your shoulder okay, now?"

At that time, Gokudera doesn't know what he was feeling. He didn't know if he was jealous of Takeshi or if he was guilty when he saw the bandage around Tsuna's shoulder. But then he knew it was both. He realized that he wasn't even worthy to be here so he started to excuse himself. "Ah I've got to go now Sawada-sama! See you again tomorrow." And then he ran, not even looking back.

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A/N: And there you have it! Chapter 5! I hope you enjoyed it. It's been a long time after all and I'm back!! There are some things I want to say:

1. This story will be different from the canon so don't be surprised on what will happen next.

2. There's a reason why I call Yamamoto, Takeshi. Because there's his father and him.

3. I actually forgot what's going to happen that's why it's been so long. Then I have already written the whole script for this chapter a few days back but I kept rewriting it.

4. I don't know, I think I'm losing my writing skills but mostly because I lost all my motivation. I don't think I like my writing style now and I have to change it. It might take a while to regain my motivation though. I'm also going to be busy because of college and stuffs. I hope you understand but don't worry. I'm going to try my best to write again. :)

Anyway, Thank you for the Votes, Comments, and View! They were much appreciated XD Though I'm really sorry if I'm not replying TT^TT

Ciao!