Tsunayoshi, Tsuna for short, could not believe Reborn. What in the world was he thinking? Reborn knew that Tsuna is in love with Kyoko. Heck, Reborn nearly pestered him every day to confess his love to her and Reborn even shot him with two dying will bullets to speed up the process. Why, Tsuna begged, would Reborn say Tsuna lied when Hibari gave him a love confession thus making him accept a date?

Because Reborn is a sadist that's why.

But seriously, why, oh why would he ever do that? Tsuna paced in his room and started to think of ways to, one) get revenge on Reborn—which he knew was impossible—and two) get Hibari off his back. He needed to get rid of him in the nicest, simplest was possible so that there were no hard feelings. Otherwise the whole mafia and the boss-subordinate/guardian thing would be really awkward. As if it already wasn't. He had to get Hibari to break up with him and not the other way around.

Tsuna, unfortunately, knew nothing of love nor did he know anything about breaking up. How was he supposed to make Hibari break up with him? And for that matter, why did Hibari even ask him out? Surely, the skylark couldn't actually be in love with him. He was scary, coldhearted, and emotionless.

"Maybe I should ask mama…" Tsuna trailed off. He shook his head. He didn't want her to know. He didn't want anyone to know. Knowing that Spartan tutor of his, Tsuna was sure that Reborn already told the entire town, especially Kyoko.

"I didn't tell the entire town, stupid."

Tsuna screamed and turned around to face the demon child. Reborn sat on top of the desk, legs crossed espresso in hand, and of course, his trademark smirk.

"Don't you ever knock?" Tsuna yanked on his hair. Reborn was possibly the last person he wanted to see right now. He was still angry at him.

"This is my room too," he said. "I sleep here. So don't think you can close the door and expect privacy."

Tsuna groaned and slumped onto his bed. He wanted to argue with Reborn but he was too exhausted.

"So what are you going to wear for your big date?" Reborn mused. Tsuna didn't answer; he was too busy sulking to himself. Reborn frowned and set down his drink. Nobody ignores him.

"Tsuna!" Reborn barked.

"Huh?" Tsuna finally answered. As he looked up, he received a big hammer to the face, knocking him off the bed.

"What the heck was that for?"

"Don't brood in my presence and listen when I'm talking, useless Tsuna. What are you going to wear for your big date?"

Tsuna stayed planted on the floor and thought to himself. He never really thought about that. In fact, he wasn't sure where Hibari was taking him. Hibari told him that he would pick up him up at tomorrow at one o' clock.

"A little birdy told me he's going to take you to the park," Reborn said.

"Hey, don't read my mind!" Tsuna protested. "And I'm not going!"

"That's not very Vongola of you, Tsuna. Just wear normal clothes and you'll be fine."

Tsuna's eyes narrowed.

"Since when do you give me dating advice?" Tsuna asked suspiciously.

"Well, seeing as your father is always gone on construction jobs and is unavailable for these little talks, I've decided to fill in for him. A tutor always teaches their students. You're no exception."

"No way, I don't believe you. You're planning something. I know it and I can't go. I have homework and, ugh, and I don't want to go out with him. I don't even like him like that. I like girls."

"Hmph," Reborn said, picking up his espresso, "it's not my problem. You should have told him no instead of trying to back out with a white lie. As part of being your tutor, I must make sure you grow up to be truthful and honest. It was very fair of me to call you out. I refuse to have a useless student who lies so poorly."

Tsuna groaned.

"I don't understand," Tsuna said to no one in particular. Reborn remained silent. "Why the hell did Hibari ask me out?"

"Maybe because he actually likes you?"

"That's hard to believe," Tsuna mumbled as he flopped onto his bed. He didn't care if he was still wearing his uniform. It was always wrinkled and Hibari always punished him for it. Tsuna shuttered at the thought of Hibari actually liking him. How many times has Hibari actually thought about Tsuna in that sort of way while he was beating the crap out of him up for breaking some school rules?

Reborn kept his head down and hopped down from the desk and exited the room. Slowly, but surely, his plan would come along.

XXX

Tsuna ended up falling asleep in his uniform anyways and in the process, skipping dinner. Yesterday was a stressful day at school. Dread only came when Tsuna's feet touched the ground. He remembered that he had to go on a date with the disciplinary officer today at one. Maybe he could feign sick, but that would be lying and Reborn might actually kill him this time.

"I wouldn't kill you, but Hibari might if he ever saw your uniform like that. I bet he would even find it disrespectful," Reborn said dully. Tsuna jumped. "Mama hasn't made breakfast yet, but you better get dressed and get a spot at the table."

Reborn left and Tsuna glanced at the only working clock in his room. It was early, earlier than Tsuna was used to being up. He was amazed, but then again he probably did sleep about 12 hours. His stomach growled.

However, there was something that Reborn said that got Tsuna thinking. Tsuna, who made be useless and a bit stupid, was not all that stupid. It really sounded like Reborn was giving him a hint about Hibari otherwise why would he bring that up? Maybe it was possible that Reborn was just trying to mess with him.

Tsuna bathed and dressed quickly. He wasn't sure what he was supposed to do, but Reborn made it clear that Hibari would be offended if Tsuna's uniform was untidy. Tsuna supposed he could be more untidy than usual around Hibari and that could possibly make Hibari see that he didn't want Tsuna, but he was certain that Hibari didn't care about Tsuna's appearance since he was always untidy around school anyways.

Tsuna trudged down the stairs and took his place at the table next to Futa and Bianchi.

"Well someone's up early," Bianchi cooed. Tsuna looked up; he realized she was talking to Reborn. Weird. Tsuna always thought Reborn was up early way before Tsuna ever got up. What does Reborn usually do in the mornings?

"Morning Tsu-kun," Nana said. "Glad to see you up so early. What are you doing today that's got you so motivated?"

Tsuna started sweating bullets. He wasn't sure what he was supposed to say. He couldn't lie in front of Reborn, but he didn't want to say that he was going on a date with Hibari.

"I'm, um, hanging out with a friend," Tsuna said. There, that wasn't a lie, but not the whole truth. Reborn smirked.

"Oh. That's nice," Nana said. Tsuna slouched in his seat a bit in relief. "Which friend?"

Reborn glared at Tsuna. Tsuna straightened in his seat.

"Hibari," Tsuna replied truthfully. Reborn's glare ceased.

"Oh that boy," Nana speculated, "last time he was here he came through a window didn't he?"

"Uh, yeah, he did," Tsuna said remembering that time he thought he killed that guy. That was Reborn's fault. Tsuna also remembered his hatred for Reborn from yesterday.

Nothing was said on that matter anymore during breakfast. Tsuna sulked back to his room trying to think ways out of dating Hibari. Nobody seemed to bother him, which was good, but also boring. Tsuna almost couldn't eat lunch he was so nervous.

"You know Tsuna, you should be careful hanging out with Hibari today," Reborn said nonchalantly.

"Why?" Tsuna freaked out.

"It's just advice, Tsuna. You shouldn't read into my words."

"Well could you actually give me good advice or advice that makes sense?" Tsuna grumbled. "Like maybe how to make Hibari break up with me?"

"You'll never learn anything like that. Besides, I'm not going to help you break up with Hibari. That's against my moral code."

What morals, Tsuna thought.

"Useless student," Reborn retorted. Tsuna shrunk in his seat. "I'll just say this. It's probably a good thing that Gokudera and Ryohei aren't here."

"Why?" Tsuna asked hesitantly.

"Just saying," Reborn shrugged. "They usually get Hibari all riled up. You know with Gokudera's defiance to rules and Ryohei's loudness."

Before Tsuna had time to think, the doorbell rang. Tsuna's chocked out a noise.

"Go answer the door, Tsuna," Reborn said. Tsuna walked slowly to the door. He felt weak in his knees from dread. Tsuna took a deep breath and opened the door.

"Tenth!"

Tsuna nearly cried in relief. It was just Gokudera. Thank goodness.

"Are you alright? You look pale," Gokudera worried.

"I'm fine," Tsuna said, although he was sure if it actually were Hibari, he would have had an actual panic attack. "What are you doing here?"

"I came over to see if you wanted to hang out today," Gokudera smiled. "Especially since that baseball idiot is busy today."

"Tsuna can't today. He's busy too," Reborn said in the other room. Tsuna ushered Gokudera inside.

"What's he doing," Gokudera asked bummed out.

"I wouldn't be concerned with what he's going. I would be more concerned about you. You're going to be very busy today also."

"What? Why?" Gokudera asked.

"Well, if you want to be the best right hand man that Tsuna could ever have," Reborn said.

("Hell yeah!")

"Then you must train with me today," Reborn finished. He pulled out a list. "Here, this will help you."

Gokudera grabbed the list and studied it. He looked perplexed. Tsuna glanced over his shoulder and looked at the list.

"Is that a scavenger hunt list?" Tsuna asked.

"No, useless Tsuna. Obviously, to the untrained eyes, it looks that way; but to real mafia, it's something different. Right, Gokudera? You know this," Reborn said casually.

"Uh, right!" Gokudera said not too convincingly. "I know exactly what this is. Don't worry tenth. I won't let you down!"

Gokudera rushed out of the house and another person walked in.

"Are you ready?"

Tsuna knew that voice. Tsuna turned around and gave a short nod. He wasn't sure where his voice was. There was no way he was prepared for this.

"Have fun," Reborn called out.

Tsuna followed Hibari out of the house. He hoped he would make it back home in one piece.