Falling For You

Retz Meets Illumi

  "Killua, are you sure about this?" Gon hissed, being careful not to speak up too loud as they now were in the backseat of Retz's brother's car.

  "I'm sure." Killua whispered back. "You'll see."

Gon had no choice but to trust Killua. Leaning back against the leather upholstery of the car, he turns to look out the window, watching as the scenery soon became familiar and Killua's house eventually comes into view.

He's surprised to see Illumi standing at the front gate, looking as stoic and immobile as ever; sleek black hair flowing down his back and arms stiffly crossed over his chest, dark eyes expressionless as they watch the car pull up as Killua pointed out his house to Retz.

"Who is THAT?" Retz's snobby voice fills the space of the car as she catches sight of Illumi and wrinkles her nose in distaste. "Is he a butler or something? And you live HERE?" Disbelief filling her tone, turquoise eyes turn to fixate upon the pale features of Killua.

"Yup!" He chirped and Gon watched, keeping his expression as normal as possible, trusting Killua had an actual plan in mind. It seemed Retz hadn't met Illumi or any of the Zoldycks before. Did that have anything to do with it?

As soon as Killua opened his door, Illumi's fingers tap along his arm as his stiff voice calls out to his little brother.

"Killu. Who are these people?" He was referring to Retz and her brother, who was rather strange if Gon had to admit.

The tan male was pleased to see Illumi's voice sent a shiver up Retz.

"She's from my school." Killua jerked a thumb in Retz's direction and she jumped slightly, giving the tall Zoldyck a rather awkward bow.

"N-nice to meet you!" She stuttered out and Gon had to resist the urge to laugh out loud.

"I understand that, but why is she here?"

"She offered to give me a ride home."

"I see." Dark eyes fixate upon Retz who was still bowed, and admittedly shaking. "Don't tell me you made another useless friend, Kil."

"Of course not!" Killua scoffs. "And Gon's not useless."

Retz chose that moment to straighten up then and give Illumi a stare brimming with confidence, but before she could speak, Illumi meets her eyes and it seemed as if she lost her voice as she stood there, mouth agape and looking like a total moron.

It took a moment for her to find her senses and when she did, she instantly turned on her heel and disappeared into the car once again and her brother screeched off. Thankfully Gon had busied himself removing the groceries from the trunk of the car as he laughed at Retz and was now standing with them on the sidewalk.

  Then he feels a piercing stare burning holes into him and turns to see Illumi eyeing him like a hawk.

  "What are those bags?" The older Zoldyck asked, finger pointing to the groceries around Gon's feet.

  "Oh! I took Killua grocery shopping today. I couldn't just let him eat ramen and chocolate all the time, ehehehe...."

  Illumi just stared unemotionally at him and Gon's laughter quickly subsided. "Anyways, Killua. Do you need help carrying these inside?"

  Before the younger Zoldyck could speak, Illumi stepped forward until he was able to lean down and pick up the bags. "That won't be necessary. I'll take them."

  "Erm, Gon, I'll see you tomorrow, yeah?" Killua called out tentatively to him, but a wink was given behind Illumi's back, a sign that he'd text Gon later.

  "Sure Killua!" Gon chirped, playing the part and he'd offer Illumi a grin before dashing off.

  Was this Killua's plan? Doesn't make sense. Did he know Illumi was going to be home?

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Gon's phone buzzed just as he arrived home, shutting the door behind him as he removed his shoes and dug his phone out from his pocket. It was Killua.

  Illumi had text me while we were grocery shopping. I knew he was going to be home.

  I knew it. Gon thought, as he quickly text back while heading down the hall.

  Was that part of your plan?

  Killua text back instantly.

  Yeah. I thought a run in with my brother would serve that bitch good. Did you see the look on her face?

  Gon shook his head in amusement as he replied, on a more serious note.

  Agreed. But, what does this have to do with anything?

  All Killua text back with was:

  You'll see.