"(Name)! You're back!" Gon cheered, running up to the (Hair Color)-haired girl and embracing her. She laughed while returning hug, "hey! I was just gone for the first few weeks of school. I'm not dying or anything, okay?" She joked cheekily before hearing a 'yes' from the boy.

Pulling away, she took a deep breath and gazed at the school with glittering orbs. I wonder what'd I missed, she sighed but smiled nevertheless. She began following her childhood friend right into the entrance of the school; Hunter's Academy. From the basics of becoming a rookie to learning Nen to channel the inner pro hunter within them. It was tough, but she knew that from the beginning anyways.

Now walking side by side, both of them started to initiate a conversation since classes haven't started yet. "Oh yeah!" The black-haired boy remembered. (Name) raised a brow, "what is it? Did you forget something back at your home?"

He shook his head. "Nope! It's not that!" He had a smile glazing with pure happiness. "It's just that we had new classmates since you left! One in the same class as us, too!" This peeked the girl's interest.

"New students?"

"Yup!"

"Who's the one in our class?"

"Oh! Well, you see-"

Squeals were heard from the opposite side of the corridor, which brought the attention of the two youngsters. Gon's face lightened up while (Name) just stared at the hallway full of ear-piercing screams with annoyance. Is this new student famous just after the first 5 weeks of just being here? She thought.

Now that she was able to see him, she did admit that he was attractive and cute. It wasn't like she was interested, but more like stating what's true. She could call him ugly if she wanted, but that's a whole lie at this point. Silver locks, sapphire orbs, and just the casual clothings. Nothing was different from him and the others.

"There he is!" Her friend pointed at the white-haired boy amongst the crowd of girls began making way for him. Unlike her friend though, she noticed the irritated and annoyed look he held on his face. Another glimpse of a strange emotion was hidden behind the two feelings that she wasn't sure what it was.

She glanced over to Gon, who was waving cheerily at the new kid, who's face brightened and waved back. However, the smile he had on his face vanished into one of suspicion once his orbs landed on the (Hair Color)-nette. (Name) noticed this as well and looked wary.

"Gon," she said, "I don't think he likes me." She pointed out honestly.

He didn't looked convince and gave her a reassuring grin, "nah! He's just like this to me on the first day I talked to him too! Don't worry!" He patted her back lightly. "Both of you will get along soon enough."

Despite not being fully convinced, she nodded and smiled back, "I guess so."

The boy finally stood in front of them with narrowed eyes at her. All the fan girls gone from the hallway. However, his personality turned a 180 degrees once he looked at Gon with a smile like his. "Hey there, Gon!" He looked back at the girl with narrowed eyes again. What the fuck? She thought.

Gon ignored it and introduced him to me, "(Name)! This is my new friend, Killua! And Killua, this is my childhood friend, (Name)!" He didn't seemed as interested as how Gon acted.

She wanted to frown but tried greeting. "Hi there. It's nice to meet-"

"Yeah, I don't care."

The nerve of this kid! Irking at Killua's suddenly rude mood, she gave a small huff and looked away.

"I told you that he doesn't like me..." She grumbled.

Gon sweatdropped, running in front of (Name) and tried convincing her to give him another chance. Unaware of the curious gaze she earned from the boy.

x•x•x•x•x

4 months had gone by since their first meeting. Although they weren't the best of friends, they were close nonetheless. With a bit of teasing here and there, except less insulting and more friendly. (Name) found it amusing how they were able to get along with each other despite their first impressions.

Overtime, Killua was getting closer and closer to (Name) and he would feel a warm sensation inside his heart. The feeling of it beating rapidly whenever she would spare him a glance, whenever she'd tease him, talk to him, or even smiled at him. It was so foreign to the silverette. He never got it in the way though.

He did liked how he would see her face fuming from anger. Seeing how he would get her attention all to himself.

"Nice to see you again, hag!"

"Killua! You darn brat! Get your ass back here!"

"Catch me first!"

But still, it wasn't enough.

And it wasn't like they were close too. Sure, (Name) didn't mind it as long as they were friends, she wasn't even the one who decided to stay as close friends in the first place. Killua wanted it to be something more, way more than that.

Best friends? Yeah, he started hanging out with her more often than Gon but it still wasn't enough.

What more could there be than just 'best friends' anyways? Is there even such a thing?

He didn't know, and he couldn't even ask about it too. It would ruin his pride if he did.

He did know one thing.

He didn't like anyone getting close to her. Especially other guys.

x•x•x•x•x

"Hey, Killua." Said boy hummed at the mention of his name. Both of them were walking back to her home since Gon still had extra classes, as well as Killua insistently -more like forcedly- accompanied her back in case of danger. She wasn't weak, but she didn't want to be mean for rejecting the offer.

"If you're so popular, why are people afraid of you?" The question caught him off guard. "Not that I'm saying you're mean or anything, if you're thinking of that!" She added after realizing how rude it sounded.

His eyes softened before shrugging. "It's just because." He gave me a knowing look, "who wouldn't be scared of someone who came from a long line of infamous assassins? I mean, it's obvious people should feel scared." He casually spoke.

She looked taken back by his laidback personality about the whole thought. "Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio are not scared of you." The sound of her mentioning their names left an awful feeling in the boy's stomach. "So am I."

"Yeah, but I mean, besides them," he sighed wearily.

"No one likes me and all I have are annoying fan girls stalking me." He poked his tongue out in disgust while (Name) seemed too focus on what he said earlier.

"But I like you."

"Huh?"

It was his turn to feel taken back by her sudden boldness. She didn't seem hesitant or shy, not even embarrassed by her proclamation. Although, the silverette did as a tint of pink dusted his cheeks. "Don't say things like that, weirdo!" He exclaimed too loudly, making her cover her ears.

"Hah?!" She glared at him with her (Eye Color) hues. "I was complimenting you, you know?!"

However, her eyes relaxed for a moment and his heart paced the moment she sent him one of her beautiful smiles. "I'm not lying, though. I do like you." She gave a soft laugh which sent him butterflies fluttering around him.

"For my looks, right?" He smirked at her, though the thought of her just liking his looks hurt somehow.

She frowned slightly and shook her head. "You're handsome and cute, that's something I'm not denying. But I don't like people for their looks. I like you because you're funny, friendly, kind -except for when we first met- and cool in general." She smiled genuinely.

"Besides Gon, you're one of the greatest people I have ever met."

His eyes widened from how pretty she looked and genuine emotions that flowed from her mystical (Eye Color) orbs. He didn't realized from when they would hang out how beautiful she looked wearing a smile and spreading laughter than the usual angered look on her face.

Did she always looked this gentle?

"Killua!" He snapped out from his trance and stared at the waving hand in front of him. (Name) looked at the sapphire-orbed male with concern. "Are you okay? You suddenly stopped outta nowhere." She then noticed the sudden change in his pale skin. "Wait... are you blushing?" She smirked teasingly, earning a glare from the boy.

"O-Of course not!" She leaned a bit closer to him, which made his cheeks burn even more. "You are~"

He pushed her face away from his, deciding to keep his distance. Her skin feels so soft and smooth... He pondered before he felt her pull away from him. Disappointment filled his heart and tried his hardest to not frown. "But really, are you okay...? You were so deep in thought at the moment." She asked once more.

Killua shook his hand and waved his hand at her. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just the weather."

Realization struck him and he smirked at her once more, making her tilt her head in confusion. "Did I hear you becoming concern about me?" A blush formed on her cheeks.

"Shush! I just d-don't want G-Gon to worry about you!"

"Really now~ Are you really sure?"

"KILLUA!"

x•x•x•x•x

"Thanks again, Killua," (Name) thanked one more time before shutting the door, leaving the white-haired boy alone on her doorstep. He stared at her door for a while before walking away, a hand placed over his chest to where his heart is.

"What are these feelings, (Name)?" He asked no one in particular, despite the said name that he drew out from his lips. "Maybe I should ask Gon? Or Kurapika? Definitely not the old man," he chuckled at his last statement.

"Yeah, definitely Gon."

x•x•x•x•x

Gon sat there, eyes wide. Both of them were eating lunch together since (Name) was still behind everyone in their studies. Killua explained the whole thing -with a small blush, might I add- and the (Hair Color)-haired girl's sudden 'confession' to him.

"-and now, this weird feelings keeps popping up whenever I see her." He took a bite out of his chocolate while staring at Gon eating his mom's homemade food. Gon looked like he was thinking of an idea to his question, his fork hovering over his plate. "She said 'I like you?'" He asked.

"That's what I told you," rolling his eyes, Killua bit into his chocolate once more.

The boy in green snapped his fingers. "I got it!"

Killua's ears perked at Gon's confidence, asking, "really?! What is it?!"

"You must've ate something bad yesterday!"

All hope drained out of the white-haired male as he fell backwards. The other stared at him, bewildered and confused. "Was I right?" He asked, only for a straight- "of course not, idiot!" coming from the snow-haired boy.

Soon, they both felt weight on one side of their seats. Leorio sitting beside Gon and Kurapika sitting beside Killua. "What's the commotion about?" Leorio started the first question. "I can hear that from the other side of this school. Everyone's looking our way - even that little brat's fan club." He gazed to the side to see hearts beating from the girls' eyes.

"Killua said that he's been feeling weird ever since (Name) that she- Mmhhff-" He was cut off by the pale hand that latched onto his face. Said boy glared and the other two understood the situation. The taller male smirked at him, "got yourself a little crush?" He teased, only to shrink into his chair once he felt the murderous aura around Killua.

Kurapika sighed before commenting, "I think you're in love, Killua. That must be the only explanation."

Killua raised a brow. "Huh?"

"Do you only feel butterflies whenever your around her?"

He answered without a second thought. "...Yeah."

"Have you ever felt the need to protect her at all cost?"

"Yeah."

"Do you feel the need of being there for her that you're willing to do almost anything for her?"

"Yeah."

The blonde nodded. "Then that's settled it. You are in love with (Name)." However, he looked conflicted. "But I'm curious why she never thought to ask if he felt the same..."

Gon looked curious too. "Maybe she knew?"

"Impossible. Those two are like rivals so I doubted she would try knowing about his love life." Leorio retorted.

Killua's heart thumped with each rhythmic beat. The thought of her feeling the same way he did. All her words of praise played an irresistible melody in his head that he ignored the mumbling behind him. A smile grew on his face at the thought of hearing her say it again in person.

One question remained. One that Kurapika might've forgotten.

Do you feel a sudden bloodlust whenever anyone ever gets close to her?