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Chapter 14: Little Tuna

Tsuna was Dame. That's what everyone told him. He sucked at everything; school, sports, cooking, sewing and many more. Even if he tried, he can't make it right. His mother began to doubt he would have a bright future. She scolded him that everyone have built their future and goals, except him. Hopefully, she thought he realized how bad his future would be if he did not try. 

Tsuna really did not know what to make of himself. He hated school. The classmates, the bullies, the teachers expressed their dislike to him. Some threw hurtful comments at him and the others just laughed. It damaged his self-esteem. He did not voice it out to his mother as he did not want to worry her more.

She said school was a place to make friends! However all the 'friends' there were mean to him. Friends were supposed to be like Mama who would play with him and talk to him! No one did like that. He tried to make friends; he went up to a group of kids and asked if he could join their game. They laughed at him and mocked him. Fear gripped him when one of them grabbed him by the arm. They surrounded him and used their fists. 

He regretted giving a try. That childish thought that someone would be his friend was a lie.

However, fate give him a twist. He didn't expect someone to save him. His body shook when she raised her hand. He couldn't bring himself to trust anyone. Unexpected, warmth surrounded him like a cocoon. Many emotions welled up inside him. It was a first that a girl other than his mother held him so gently.

Her smile, like the spring flower opens, cleared up the surroundings. It felt close to his Mama's smile. Not everyone in school shown a bright smile like hers to him. He dreaded the weekdays as the schoolmates would humiliated him or prank him. He hated it.

"Mama, I am going to the park!" Tsuna called out to his mom who was in the kitchen. He wanted to leave so he could meet with Chisaki. Plus, he was nervous and decided to go out early. His mother called out to him to be safe as he rushed out of the house. 

His short legs quickened as a big smile planted on his face. He have never felt this happy! Is this what it feels to have a friend to hang out? His Mama was overjoyed to hear he has a friend. Her troubles faded away and her facade brightened up more. He would try to invite his friend over to his house, as his Mama suggested.

Oh, he make sure to avoid those meanies when he saw them. They would corner him when they were outside of school. Speaking of meanies, the raven-haired boy with her was much terrifying. He has this cold aura that repelled anybody from approaching him. Tsuna vowed to never made contact with him.

When Tsuna arrived in the usual place, he looked around for the sight of the girl. However, she was nowhere seen. His hopes crumpled like a piece of paper. He clearly remembered that she would meet him. 

But what if she didn't show up? The little brunette sulked. The doubts in his head continued, creating scenarios that would happened. Was she joking him? To made fun of him? Was being his friend no-good?

A nagging voice told him to wait. He complied and sat on a swing, rocking back and forth. He looked around, checking for any sign of her. As the seconds ticked away, his hope slowly deflated.

His eyes downcast to the sandy grounds. Maybe he shouldn't get his hopes high. He should have thought with caution. He did not want to go home as his mother would question his early arrival.

A few minutes passed, he believed she forgot the meeting and played with other children. He doubt anyone would like to play with him due to his clumsy nature. Living inside his head made him more insecure and doubtful. That could be a reason why he's a Dame.

"Why do you look sad?"

His head went blank. He noticed a shadow covering him from the sunlight. Big brown eyes looked up to bluish orbs.