Title: [500themes]Eyes and Lies :1896 Trilogy Part 2/3: Katekyo Hitman Reborn: 150 Silent Watcher
Author/Artist:
insane_desire Rating: G
Fandom: Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Pairing/s: 1896 Hibari and Chrome
Theme: 150 Silent Watcher
Words: 1,300
Genre/s: Romance/Fluff
Warnings: Fluffy
Worksafe:Yes
Summary: Chrome understands Hibari’s feelings but is a little hesitant.
Disclaimer/Claimer: I don’t own Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Part Two: Silent Watcher
Chrome Dokuro knew that he was watching. She knew that his eyes trailed her from Day one. She knew also that he had followed her sometimes or went out of his way to hassle Ken and Chikusa about her. He knew that he would never admit it, but it seemed that he had some form of concern about her that is different from how he treated the others.
She saw through it. She was a girl after all and very sensitive to what others feel about her. She knew that beneath those steely grey glares, was a sensitive peson who cared enough about her to send anonymous grocery packages brought by a member of the Namimori Disciplinary Committee who desperately denied it when Chikusa questioned him even if the regal hairstyle gave him away.
In the fights that they have had, she noticed that he would be lurking around her, always within earshot of her (as long as it allows him). It was as if he wanted to be there, just in case things go bad for her. He also helped her stay alive when things were going wrong in the future, he was the one who helped her use her flame to keep herself alive when Mukuro-san had been defeated by Byakuran. Even as she was unconscious, she felt that he vsited her daily, even in silence staring at her almost with sadness in his eyes.
Mukuro-san had told her about Hibari Kyouya and warned her about him. He told her not to fall for any of his advances since he was using her to get to him. But Chrome could not believe that anyone who would even get Ken choco puffs and gum in the grocery would be that bad. He saved her life. She felt indebted to him and for some reason, endeared to him because of this.
She had admired him too. He was attractive, almost as attractive- if not more, than that of Rokudo Mukuro who resided in her mind. He was tall, dark haired, pale skinned and those grey eyes to her were like crystals or diamonds that sparkled beautifully. She had always admired his cool attitude and his high intelligence. She loved his low smooth voice and the way he talks. It was not noisy like ken, nor too brief like Chikusa.
His master told her that he was a strong man and cultured. She liked that. If she was a normal girl, she would have loved to try to become his girlfriend. But she couldn’t, not when she was sharing her body with a man that she calls her master. This man had saved her life too. She knew that whatever attraction she has with this man, Hibari Kyouya should be ceased immediately. She couldn’t fall in love. That would be betraying Mukuro -sama.
She could just imagine what Mukuro-sama would say if he knew that she liked him. Besides, who was she to assume? Perhaps, Hibari-san was being nice to her because she was a Guardian like him. Perhaps the feelings that she thought were attraction were simply platonic and she was just dreaming. How could she attract the likes of Hibari Kyouya anyway? She knew she would never pass his high standards.
Today, it was her birthday. Ken and Chikusa had given her their presents before she left Kokuyo Land. Chikusa gave her a small anime charm for her bag (obviously from some game in an arcade) and Ken gave her some chocolate snacks. She had waited for Mukuro-sama to come into her mind and greet her but he didn’t yet. Perhaps, he was busy.
She It was then, that suddenly she felt him.
“Chrome, my dear Chrome....” Mukuro said in her head.
Chrome Dokuro stopped for a moment and found a park bench to sit on and closed her eyes. “Mukuro-sama.”
“My dear Nagi, Happy Birthday. Since it is your birthday. Don’t think that I forgot. I have been... exploring your mind for things I could gift you with, since I could not do so in my present condition,” Mukuro said in his smooth voice.
“No, Mukuro-sama, It’s okay.. I understand,” Chrome tried to explain as her image in her mind looked up at him. “Thank you for remembering.”
“Oh, but I do have a present for you, Kufufufu...” Mukuro chuckled. “... I have found that you have quite the attraction to Hibari Kyouya. Amusing. Not that I blame you. He is a very fine specimen of a human being. You have my approval.”
Chrome blinked. She didn’t quite understand. “Mukuro-sama, I....”
“Child, you are of that age that you would normally like boys, and I understand this attraction is hormonal and very temporary. Hibari Kyouya is a very fine choice. This experience of liking and associating with Hibari might also prove beneficial to my study of him,” Mukuro said. “Don’t worry, I will not interfere with your feelings for him, as they are not mine to interfere with. I have sensed your feelings of worry about me, and though I appreciate it. I also do not want you to miss out on this delightful human experience. So, please do not worry about me.”
Chrome was surprised by all of this. Basically, Mukuro-sama had accepted and understood her feelings for Hibari-san and is allowing her to like him. Not only that, he’s saying that he’ll step out of it to give her more privacy? “Mukuro sama...”
“Now, Child, you don’t have to thank me. I feel it in your heart,” Mukuro said as he slowly faded from her mind. “Go now, he is waiting.”
Chrome Dokuro opened her eyes and smiled a little. “Thank you, Mukuro-san...” she said as she ran towards Sawada Tsunayoshi’s house to where she was summoned. She was walking with a little bounce in her step and was so happy that she didn’t notice the object of her desires approaching her.
“Happy Birthday, Chrome Dokuro…” He greeted the girl who looked at him with those purple eyes. “Or should I say, Nagi?”
“Hibari…. Kyouya…” She looked up at him and blushed. “Thank you... you.. know my name?”
“Hn?” Hibari smirked at her. “Of course. It is common information. It seems more proper to call you by your first name, rather than that lie that you call yourself with. You are much too important to be treated that way.”
“Important?” Chrome echoed, her voice small but she dared to look up at his steely grey eyes and she was surprised at the softness she found in them. It was different. His whole aura, which was usually murderous, was now replaced by a comforting security. She felt safe within it.
“I would like to invite you to …” Hibari paused and thought about his words while controlling the color that rose up to his pale cheeks. “... some after dinner tea at the Namimori Rooftop tonight after the meeting at Sawada’s house. I would like to talk to you about something.”
“H-hai...should I tell the others?” Chrome asked.
“No, this is private,” Hibari said cooly and turned from her. “I shall expect you then.”
Chrome nodded and smiled a little. “Hai. I’ll be there. Thank you, Hibari-san.” She turned and ran off. She wanted the meeting to be over and fast. She had a date with Hibari san.
She never saw the small fist pump that Hibari did when she left. He hurried away to Namimori. He had some things to prepare before she got there.