Fandom: Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Timeline:Present

Yamamoto clapped his hands wholeheartedly as Gokudera sang the last note of his song dedicated to Tsuna. He was really impressed of the words Gokudera used, but then again, it was Gokudera. The young man was a genius with words, numbers and probably everything else (though his attitude could do with a little minor adjustments).

"That's cool, Gokudera! You really could sing!"

"Of course! It's my best song yet for Juudaime ♥! You should sing one too, you know."

Another toothy grin greeted Gokudera. A moment later, a rather solemn look replaced the grin on Yamamoto's face.

"I would if I could, but I'm not so good with words; unlike you."

A solemn look and an honest answer. It was supposed to be normal.

So why was Gokudera blushing?

'I--I didn't just think of the baseball freak as cool. I didn't!'

Yes, yes, Gokudera. Whatever you say.

-End.

Fandom: Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Timeline: Future!fic. Pre-TYL Arc (canon timeline)

Gokudera never forgot how Tsuna changed his life. It was not an exaggeration at all when Gokudera claimed the latter to be 'the saviour of his life'. The statement was true in more ways than one; the only one who would think of it as pure exaggeration was probably the saviour himself. Years later when they were all wiser and older, it came as no surprise that Tsuna remained as number one on Gokudera's top priority list. Even after falling in love and getting together with Yamamoto, Gokudera's devotion for Tsuna was unchanged.

Yamamoto never forgot how Tsuna changed his life. The only regret he ever had was probably the fact that he didn't try to become Tsuna's close friend before his suicide attempt. Maybe then, his life would have been more colourful. He fought for Tsuna, protect him as best as he could and even kill for Tsuna if it meant he could keep Tsuna's hand as clean as possible. That was how highly he placed Tsuna on his priority list - number one. Even though Gokudera was his lover, he never placed him first before Tsuna.

If their lover and Tsuna were in danger, and if they could only save one, the one they would save would be Tsuna. Their romantic love for each other would never compare to their ultimate devotion.

-End.

p.s/ Agh! Crappy grammar there, but it's 3.20am in the morning here ;_;