Itami || Killua Z.

5.8

"Be part of the world around you."
- 'To All of You,' by Syd Matters

It was early noon when Biscuit finally woke up. You couldn't blame her—you did go to bed late. The sun was shining down on the four of you, making your forehead sweat and glisten. You didn't mind sweat, but you'd rather not have it coating your body. 

You didn't think it'd get this hot in Greed Island, but your mind had already moved on to an different matter. How was Biscuit not sweating in her layers of skirts? Perhaps she was used to hot weathers such as this, you weren't sure.

While marveling at her inability to get hot, she began talking. "You can just call my Bisky, Biscuit is too formal and I don't except Ms. Krueger under any circumstances," she looked at Killua specifically, you noticed that he really enjoyed pissing her off. Well, her and any other authority figure he didn't have to respect, like Netero.

"You got it Bisky," you nodded your head, bringing your head up to shield you eyes, "but what were you saying last night about teaching us?"

"Well," she gave a laugh, "it's painfully obvious that you three could use a little more work in those bones before you can even attempt to beat Greed Island. Honestly, I'm not even sure how you passed." She outright insulted you, but you didn't mind all that much. You liked Biscuit.

Killua, on the other hand, seemed to be trying to find moments to insult her. "Could say the same to you old hag," that earned him another slap, "would you cut it out?!" 

You noticed that whenever Biscuit hit Killua, he always seemed so irritated after. Sure, if you got hit you would be a bit mad after as well, but if you were doing something to deserve it, that's a different story. "So, you decided to be our teacher?" You questioned, receiving a nod in return. "Even though we were so mean before?"

"None of that matters now, I've put it all behind me," Biscuit patted up one of her curls, looking immensely pleased with herself. "Now then, drop and give me 100 push-ups. We're going to work on muscle mass and stamina, gotta get your body prepared before we work your mind."

You and Gon both got down, beginning to work on taking down the push-ups. You wondered if there was a way to use Nen to make it easier, but you weren't sure if Biscuit allowed that. You decided to ask. "Could we use Nen in any way?" You were currently on push-up number four, looking up at Biscuit.

"Feel free."

Nodding your head, you continued on the push-ups. After a while of grumbling, Killua joined in. Once you finished (Killua was on push-up 83 and Gon had finished a bit earlier than you), you felt like passing out right there and then. Working out in the hot sun made you feel parched, the back of your throat was dry as a desert 

Killua quickly finished up (you marveled at his quick pace, he started when you were on push up 67 and already he was done), sweat dripping down his face. He took a deep breath and sat down next to you, looking up at Biscuit. "Well, what's next old hag?"

"Stop calling me that you brat," Biscuit spoke through clenched teeth, but she looked as though she would blow at any moment. "It's just as I thought, you all are too slow the way you are now."

"How fast can you do 100 push-ups?" You asked, looking at the sun. If you started a little after noon (you would say 1 P.M. or 2 P.M.), then it took you about an hour. This was with frequent breaks and waiting for Killua to finish as well. You knew he could've easily beat you, but you had a big head-start because of his grumbling.