Highschool AU

It was a normal day at hunter academy, that's how most would describe it. But some kids amongst them were nervous, happy, or excited as that evening the school was hosting it's yearly talent show.

Many were in it for fun, others just to win I mean the prize was nothing special, just a pity party with a selective group of students of your choice. Stupid, nothing special really, yet here Illumi was waiting for his turn, honestly he didn't even want to take part of this.

But his parents forced him to take part, since he was so "special" to them for the family. He was backstage, sitting in a chair not really thinking of much, his hallow eyes looking down at the wooden floor, as he looks at his hands folded neatly on his lap.

He was quiet as he heard the other kids chattering amongst themselves, he didn't try to interact with anyone, nobody liked him, so why should he? " Jeez try to show some sort of emotion~ " an all too familiar voice spoke, he looks up to see his cru- I mean friend Hisoka.

" Why should I?, This is just some stupid show " he spoke looking to his side. " Come on you should be glad you're taking part, I wish I could but I signed up too late " he spoke putting an arm around his shoulders.

" Knowing you, you would of tried singing something like WAP. It's a good thing you didn't take part " Illumi spoke. " Fuff fuff, you're so mean~ " Hisoka pours, he blushes a bit and looks. " Hey, you're going to do great " Hisoka spoke as he put a hand on his shoulder and smiles, he feels the butterflies in his stomach erupt.

" Yeah " he spoke, " Hisoka " spoke an all too familiar voice, " hey bebe ' he spoke as Machi walked up to them. He walks up to her pecking her on the lips, Illumi looks away from the couple, feeling his heartache a bit.

" You should go back to your seats, the show about to start " he spoke. " Oh right, anyways you'll do perfectly fine, I assure you! " Hisoka spoke. " Whatever, wouldn't want to keep Machi waiting " he spoke looking over at them.

" Of course not, you know how she gets~ " he spoke chuckling, " come on idiot " she spoke dragging him away. He sighs wishing he can just disappear already, he can hear as the other kids performed there acts.

" Onto our next act, please welcome Illumi Zoldyck! He will be performing a nice song for us! ' he hears the principal speak. He gets up walking to the front stage, she hands him the microphone and walks behind the curtains.

He looks towards the crowd, seeing his parents sit in the far back. He takes a deep breath, he hears the soft guitar start as he prepares himself to sing, feeling a bit nervous now.

I still remember third of December
Me in your sweater, you said it looked better
On me, than it did you, only if you knew
How much I liked you, but I watch your eyes

He sang softly, as he looks out in the crowd, looking at parents towards Hisoka and the phantom Troupe.

As she walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than the blue sky
She's got you mesmerized
While I die

He sang he saw as Hisoka's eyes held confused and a sparkle in them, he saw as Machi held his hand tighter. It cause his heart to ache, as he wished he was the one next to him, not her.

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were Heather

He Hisoka's eyes widen ad he spoke the first part of the choirs, as he remembered the first time they kissed. It was on a cloud night, both were outside looking at the stars. The phantom Troupe was having a party, Illumi walked out as he really didn't know what to do.

Hisoka had come out asking what was wrong, they chatted a bit having a nice time. The subject of a first kiss came up, Illumi admitted he's never kissed anybody, Hisoka had called him a pussy. He simply told him to shut up as both laugh, once their laughed calmed down they looked at one another.

Hisoka reached to cup his cheeks, he was nervous he wanted to pull away but just couldn't. Before he knew it there lips connected, it felt so magical like nothing before. They pulled away looking at one another, not saying anything.

The moment was ruined as Chrollo came saying their playing truth or dare, and they had to play. Pulling them inside,

Watch as she stands with her holding your hand
Put your arm 'round her shoulder, now I'm getting colder
But how could I hate her? She's such an angel
But then again, kinda wish she were dead

It was no doubt Illumi loved him, Chrollo knew this, he always tried to hookup them up. But Illumi knew Hisoka always liked Machi, all he ever did was talk about her, it hurt him.

He hated but liked her at the same time, hated as she always got Hisoka's attention and held his heart. But he liked her cause, she makes him so happy, and as long as he was happy, he was happy even though he only saw him as a friend.

As she walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than a blue sky
She's got you mesmerized
While I die

No matter how much time passed, Hisoka never noticed his feelings. He tried to express them bit Hisoka remained obvious, and never picked up on the hints.

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester
But you like her better
I wish I were Heather

He sometimes wishes he was Machi, so he can show him how much he loved him. So he wouldn't have this aching feeling in his chest, whenever he saw them together being so happy.

Wish I were Heather
(Oh, oh)
Wish I were Heather

He looks back over at Hisoka, as he looks kinda shocked as he poured so much emotions in the song. They locked eyes, yellow and onyx eyes meet in the midst of crowd, it felt as they were the only people in the room.

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were

He sang the last bit a tone full of sorrow, he puts the mic down. Everyone clapping as it was such an amazing performance, he let's a bittersweet smile spread across his face. His vision felt blurry, and he felt lightheaded.

Hisoka felt tears in his eyes, threatening to drip down his cheeks. That song, it sounded like he was trying to tell him something, that he loved him.

" Give it up for Illumi Zoldyck! " The principal spoke, he bows. He looks back up, his hearing buzzing and his vision blurry a bit of black at the edge of his vision. Suddenly he felt himself falling, as someone yelled his name, an all too familiar voice.

" ILLUMI?! "

' Hisoka? '

Aight what you think?, I've been wanting to write this one shot since I feel this is something Illumi would reflect on if he loves Hisoka. Since it's cannon the only woman Hisoka had shown interest in was Machi, anyways hope you guys enjoyed this and I'll see you next time.
~ pikatachi 🤗

Ps: if you didn't know the song name is Heather by Conan Gray

10/31/2020

Word count: 1304