~D Day: Chrollo's Visit~

Hisoka carefully outlined her lips with a lavender colored lipstick. He pulled away then marveled at his work.

"Wow Hisoka... You really do have an eye for things. You should be doing styling for a celebrity." a coworker said.

"Oh wow. Always know how to capture the theme just right." another said while giving him a thumbs up.

"Someone's calling you." the model said as she pointed to Hisoka's pocket.

"Oh, uh... Excuse me while I take this call." said Hisoka as he left the room. "Hello?"

"About coming to pick me up. My best friend already offered me awhile ago so I'll be staying with him. We're still meeting up today right?" Chrollo asked as the train came to a stop.

"Right. I can't wait for you to meet him. You know how I usually am with people, but I want something with him. Though, I messed up days ago... I sort of forced myself into him." confessed Hisoka as he walked around in the staircase.

"I bet he never contacted you again after that huh? Serves you right." teased Chrollo as the train was on its way to his stop. "What did he look like?"

"Wait 'til you get here. I want to surprise you." replied Hisoka before saying his goodbyes and hanging up.

"So, who was that? A secret lover?" a coworker joked.

"You know me. I'm never serious about starting a relationship." said Hisoka as he fixed up the model's hair before sending her off. "Well, maybe this time I might want to get serious..."

"Oh? Who's the lucky person?" another asked with surprise. "I can't believe I'm hearing the Hisoka say he wants to be in a serious relationship."

"He's different... I don't know how, but I want to treat him right." Hisoka confessed as he leaned against the surface. "I have to do something for him in order to be forgiven. It's childish, but cute."

His coworkers started bombarding him with questions as to who this person was that captured Hisoka's heart.

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Chrollo checked his watch as Makoto should be arriving sometime soon. The train had arrived a bit earlier than planned, so he took some time to see what had changed since he left.

"Chrollo!" Makoto called out as he ran over to him.

"Mako! Look at you, here I thought you wouldn't grow any taller than I. So catch me up on everything that's changed. Got a girlfriend yet?" asked Chrollo jokingly.

"No, but I'm interested in someone." said Makoto as he texted Haru that he met up with Chrollo. "Oh, Haru doesn't know what you look like, so let's take a photo together."

Chrollo smiled happily as Makoto took the photo. He hated that he had to move and live far from Makoto. They had a deeper connection than anyone else he's befriend and became close to.

"You know, I've been thinking of changing schools, and I've been hesitant to talk to you about it..." Chrollo confessed as they made their way to the meeting place.

"Huh? Why? You know you can tell me anything." said Makoto with worry.

"It's because it required asking both you and your roommate..." said Chrollo as he pressed his index fingers together. "I wanted to attend the same university with you, but I'd need a place to stay."

Makoto's eyes widened in shock. Were his parents okay with this? Was he acting alone? There were so many things he wanted to know.

"I'm sure you have questions, but I just need to know if it's possible if I can stay with you. You know me, I'm not a free loader, so I'll do my fair share and get a part time." said Chrollo with a sigh. "So...?"

"But your parents?" Makoto asked.

"They're gone." he replied then scratched the back of his neck. "They've been gone for a while now."

"I'm sorry for your loss..." said Makoto, wondering why he never told him before.

"Huh? They're not dead, but they might as well be since they never come home anymore." Chrollo chuckled before putting his serious face back on. "Why should I stay there alone when I can come live here with you two?"

"Still, to not tell them..." muttered Makoto as they boarded the bus. "Though, I'm one to talk. I hardly tell my mom anything these days."

"You had a one sided argument with her about a week ago right? At least your mom still cares. Somewhat." said Chrollo with a forced smile.

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Chrollo sipped on his drink as he texted Hisoka. The meet up time was drawing near and most of his friends had arrived. Was he being held back at the studio?

"I'm here! God they just wouldn't shut up." said Hisoka as he collapsed into a chair. "Did I miss anything?"

"No." said Makoto as he looked around. "Where's the friend you mentioned?"

"Huh? Oh, where's yours?" Hisoka asked.

They both pointed to Chrollo. Chrollo pointed at himself then let it click. He was the friend they were both referring to. He found it strange that they seemed friendly with each other.

"How do you know Chrollo?" Makoto asked in surprise.

"We grew up in an orphanage together. The one we bumped into each other at." explained Hisoka as he took a sip of Makoto's soda. "How do you know him?"

Makoto blinked as his mind processed the information. If he and Chrollo were orphan mates, how come he didn't recognize him? Chrollo could see the confusion in Makoto's eyes then cleared his throat. Everyone looked at him.

"Why don't the three of us walk a bit?" said Chrollo as he ushered them out of their seats.

They walked in silence with Chrollo in the middle.

"Makoto, you're probably wondering how you could've missed Hisoka since we were raised together. Well, I don't know what happened to you, but the three of us grew up in that orphanage together. And you two weren't the best of friends there either." Chrollo explained. "And you mentioned someone you wanted to be a thing with."

Hisoka looked at Chrollo then pointed at Makoto discreetly. Chrollo wasn't sure whether to laugh at the irony or feel bad for them.

"And you said you were interested in someone." Chrollo said as he looked at Makoto. Makoto discreetly pointed at Hisoka. "Got it."

Chrollo told them to go on ahead as he needed to duck into the store beside them. He let out the laughter he had been holding in. Never would he have thought the two people who hated each other so much as kids would grow up to want to date each other. He wiped his eyes then straightened himself out before stepping out.

"Is everything okay?" Makoto asked as he racked his brain for any hint of a memory.

"Yeah. So, do you really not recognize each other from back then? Well, Hisoka's hair did get a bit darker..." said Chrollo as he looked at him. "You two hated each other back in the orphanage. It was so bad that Mr. Tsubasu had to do activities with the both of you separately."

Makoto and Hisoka looked at each other with worry and concern all over their faces. Neither could remember what happened back then.

"There was that one time Makoto had slipped dead bugs into your lunch and somehow you found out and cut off a chunk of his hair. Oh my god, I had tears in my eyes that day." said Chrollo while cracking up.

A tightly shut door in their minds opened. Memories that they had suppressed over the years spilled out in a jumbled mess, only some being visible. Makoto glared at Hisoka and earned himself one back. Chrollo looked at the both of them then internally groaned. He probably should've kept quiet.

"Now I know why you felt familiar. Why it felt like I knew you. You're that stupid pinkish haired bastard child they left by the side of the road!" Makoto exclaimed as he turned on his heel on left.

"As if you're any better you psychotic mental!" Hisoka shouted then walked away in anger.

Chrollo frowned as he had to go with Makoto. He hurried to catch up and often looked back at Hisoka. He didn't intend for things to turn out this way.

"I should've kept quiet. I'm sorry. I thought you both had set aside your differences already..." apologized Chrollo as they went home.

"No, I want to thank you. I almost ended up dating that ignorant fool who couldn't do a thing without someone's help." spat Makoto as they waited at the light. "He deserved to be bullied."

"Makoto..." Chrollo said in disappointment.

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Haru heard the front door open then slam shut. Makoto quickly walked past then holed himself up in his room. Chrollo poked his head into the living room and gave Haru a small wave.

"Why is he upset...?" Haru asked as he turned the TV volume down.

"I might've unearthed suppressed memories..." Chrollo admitted as he fidgeted with his phone. "They were pretty close to asking each other out. And I ruined it."

"Really? And here I thought you knew him the best being his first friend." Haru said with a raised eyebrow.

"I'm not perfect. Cut me some slack. I doubt they'll get together now at this point. They really hated each other's guts back then. Like, it scared some of us at times." Chrollo said as he remembered the scary look Makoto had in his eyes.

"Well, you're going to fix this since you opened up pandora's box." said Haru as he turned back to the TV. "Don't think of getting me involved."

"Please? You're also Makoto's best friend. And I can get Shalnark on board, so it'll be the three of us." pleaded Chrollo with puppy eyes.

"Fine. Only because I want Makoto to be happy." said Haru with a huff.

"Thank you!" Chrollo said as he side hugged Haru.

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Chrollo waited at a nearby fast food place with Haru to meet up with Shalnark. Haru sighed as the Shalnark person had no sense of punctuality. Shalnark entered the place then spotted them.

"So, you're the reason why Hisoka came home pissed and nearly beheaded me when I offered him three packs of cards?" Shalnark said flatly.

"Oh... I'm sorry about that. I accidentally opened their pandora boxes... I didn't know they had purposefully suppressed those memories. I figured they reconciled but still had their memories." confessed Chrollo. "How much more do I have to apologize?"

"You'll be apologizing until they're fucking each other every day 'cause they're madly in love." Shalnark deadpanned as he was secretly glad he had been called out so he wouldn't have to deal with Hisoka's temper.

Haru stifled his laughter then cleared his throat. Makoto was probably the easiest to deal with compared to Hisoka.

"Should we start with Hisoka first? Makoto is easier to reason with. Though, I doubt I should help with him. He really doesn't like me after everything I've said." Haru said weakly.

"Sounds good. Though, it'd probably be best to figure out why they hated each other so much. Ah, Mr. Tsubasu. Come with me." said Chrollo as he pulled them out of their seats.

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"What? He won't be back for a week?" Chrollo asked in disbelief.

"That's right. He doesn't live in town... He's stopping by tomorrow though." she said with a hopeful look.

"Tomorrow is fine. Make sure he doesn't leave. Tell him Chrollo wants to talk." said Chrollo then looked at the two behind him. "I know you have classes, but do you attend school?"

"No. I work. Night time mostly. So I'm pretty much free in the afternoon." said Shalnark with a shrug.

"Please tell me you'll be free sometime in the afternoon, Haru." said Chrollo.

"Yeah. around 3:30. Should we meet here?" Haru asked.

They all agreed to meet there at 4. Chrollo thanked the woman before they left the orphanage.