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Summary: Something is bothering Xanxus. As per Squalo's suggestion, he went to Japan to find the answers to his feelings. He might find answers not just for him however… X27 ftw.

Warnings: OOCness (because there's no such thing as a non-OOC Xanxus fluff. Come on, seriously). Boy x Boy stuff (Cause X27 is the cutest couple in the fandom, nuff said) Cursing (it comes with Xanxus) and bad bad English (Cause spelling and grammar checking are for squares~ and non-lazy people who succeed in life)

Disclaimer: I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn, but this fic is a figment of my imagination that if I have lots and lots of money will slip it into one of the filler episodes.

Hachi: Nice to meet you all. Ever since I watched the Ring Battle arc, my mind was just filled with X27 is not even funny. But sadly the amount of doujinshi are ridiculously few (I only found 3 scanlated, 1 raw and 1 in Vietnamese (which I still can't read, so it's kinda sad)) and as far as I know, there's not that many of a non-angsty X27 fic, which I understand since Xanxus is a pretty emo dude, but still.

.But anyway, I hope with this you'll understand that this fic is just that – fun fun Xanxus Tsuna loving loving stuff. If you're looking for a fic that is emotionally deep and beautifully written, I'd suggest you read Ashes to Flames. It's awesome.

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Chapter 1: When in Doubt

His first impression of this so-called Vongola Tenth Boss was more of a prey rather than a predator. It wasn't something as simple as disappointment anymore. It was already beyond mere irritation. When he looked disdainfully at the supposed boss, fallen on the ground with his knees shaking in fear, Xanxus only saw him as trash that has to be completely incinerated from the face of this earth.

Xanxus didn't see what the Ninth ever see in that boy, barely in his teens. He wasn't buff or strong at all; he looked relatively skinny and utterly puny. His large eyes and small features reminded him of a girl. The way he speaks annoyed Xanxus to no end, as if he was never sure what comes out of his mouth.

The way he treats his guardians was even more puzzling. It wasn't that that he wasn't familiar with the concept; he just didn't see how it was more effective than his way. How could they follow that meek puny little trash when they were so far stronger than him? The concept that he became stronger because he was protecting them is weak.

His gentleness, Xanxus thought, is most unbefitting for a mafia boss.

Yet he lost to that gentle heart.

The resolution of a boy younger than him by many years defeated his flame of fury.

Whenever Xanxus remember it, his scars itch and it annoyed him even more.

Squalo saw him sitting on his chair with an even deeper frown than usual, and he grinned knowing that Xanxus was thinking about Tsuna.

A part of him understood the reason behind his defeat. A part of him refused to accept it. But whatever it was, he knew he had questions for Tsuna.

His brows furrowed even deeper. He wanted to see that boy. Something was bugging him and he knew he had to see him to untie the knot inside of him.

"Vooi, Boss." Squalo grinned meaningfully, "When in doubt, just do it."

It irked Xanxus to think that his subordinate may understand something better than him, so even if he knew Squalo had a point, he flung a blunt heavy object at him anyway.

He ignored Squalo's colorful cursing and said, "Get me a ticket to Japan."

~ tsuzuku ~

Hachi: Kinda short for a pilot chapter, but onwards to the next! :3