Greed Island, Need Island by daisuke-li

It's been a week since Gon and Killua had entered Greed Island, and so far, they've been having a blast.

"Oh Gon! Thank goodness you turned down those people. It probably would've taken the fun out of all of this." Killua thanked Gon as they strolled through the city.

"Good thing. I'd rather it be just you and me." Gon responded.

"Stop it! You're embarrassing me again." Killua said while turning a little red.

Gon then stopped walking and faced Killua. "Killua." Killua then gave his attention to Gon. "Why is it that you're always embarrassed every time I say how I like being with you and being your friend?"

Killua turned even more red and looked away. "It's just, well, because.." He wanted to lie, like he always does, but to Gon, he had the hardest time. "(I can't tell him, he's too naïve and innocent to even be able to understand what I'm feeling.) I'm just not used to it that's all." It was true, he's still not used to the fact that there's someone who actually enjoys his company.

He's been with Gon for nearly a year now and recognizes him as his best friend. He was happy with him, happier than he's ever been.

"Killua." Killua snapped out of his train of thought.

"Uh, yeah."

"What do you think we should do today? I want to rest from all the card gathering." Gon told him.

"Yeah, me too. So what do you want to do?" Killua asked.

"Let's go play some games!" Gon exclaimed. Both of them quickly made their way to some local events and enjoyed all the festivities that were being held. Killua was especially enjoying himself, but also remembering the question that Gon had asked him.

"(This is why I can't tell you Gon. I don't want to risk losing this great friendship I have with you. You've always been happy. As for me, I can't imagine what I'd do if you stopped being my friend.)" Although Killua and Gon were the same age, their backgrounds were complete opposites.

Since Gon had grown up close with nature, he was very ignorant when it came to the outside world. His ignorance could be better described as innocence. Killua was also ignorant of the outside world since he was raised as an assassin in a mansion on a mountain rising above 12,000 ft. But he looked at the world a whole different way, but the more he stayed with Gon, the more he began to look at things through his eyes.

Killua, however was not innocent. He knew of things he shouldn't have, but because of his second older brother Milluki, it was nearly impossible to not know about those things.

Several hours had passed and Gon and Killua were exhausted from all the events they had participated in. They did, however, earn lots of money and some cards worth keeping. They soon checked into a nice inn and made their way into their room.

Once inside, they both realized that there was only one bed. "Oh well, it'll be like that time on the ship during the third part of the hunter exam." Gon said.

Killua was not pleased. That time on the ship was fine, because he was still getting to know Gon and determining whether or not, he was his friend, but now, sleeping on the same bed was going to be torture for Killua. "Oh joy."

It was already night time, so both of them got ready for bed. Gon had already climbed into the bed when Killua spoke out, "Uh Gon,"

"Yeah Killua?" Gon was sitting up looking straight at him.

He wanted to tell Gon that he couldn't sleep in the same bed with him, but then he'd have to explain himself. "It's nothing." Killua slowly climbed into the bed himself and positioned himself as far away from Gon as possible.

Gon noticed how Killua kept his distance and was wondering why. "Killua? What's wrong? Why are you so close to the edge?"

The moment Killua heard Gon's question, he pretended to not hear him and fall asleep. Gon automatically assumed that Killua was already asleep, so he just decided to forget about it and go to sleep himself.

"(I'm sorry Gon, but if I get close to you, I might do something I'll regret. I don't know if I can ever tell you how much I love you. You gave me a reason to smile. You taught me how to cherish life. You've always been there for me even when I ran away!)" Tears were forming in Killua's eyes. He wanted to tell Gon so much, but he didn't want to scare him away.

"I love you Gon." He quietly whispered without realizing.

Gon, who wasn't completely asleep yet, heard Killua's voice. "(Huh? Did Killua say something? It should like I love you or something.)" He then heard Killua's sniffs from his crying. Gon quickly crawled over to Killua and put his hand on Killua's shoulder.

The moment Killua felt Gon's touch, he snapped directly at Gon and showed him his tears.

"Gon!" Killua was caught off guard.

"Killua, why are you crying?" Gon sounded concern in his question.

"What?" Killua now felt stupid for letting Gon see him crying. "It's because, it's because" Killua was at a loss, he had no idea what to say, until Gon interrupted.

"I also heard you say something."

Killua's eyes widened, "(Oh no! Did I say that out loud? Gon could've easily heard it! Oh no oh no!)" Killua's eyes were completely shut and tears continued to flow down his eyes.

Gon then realized what Killua had said and leaned forward and kissed Killua on the lips. Killua's eyes snapped open at the feel of Gon's lips on his. When they broke, Killua was the first to talk.

"Wha…? Why?" He was confused.

"You said you love me, and well, I love you too Killua." Killua was still confused.

"But why did you kiss…?"

Gon cut him off. "Aunt Mito told me a while ago that when you love some a lot and you know they love you, you should share a kiss."

Killua's mood switched from sad to happy in that instant. "Gon!" He jumped forward and hugged him. "You don't know how long I've been wanting to tell you! I loved you ever since you came for me at my home. I love you so much!" Killua kissed Gon again.

"I love you too Killua. I've never felt this way about anyone before. I feel like I can do anything when I'm with you." They continued hugging and laughing for a while.

After probably 10 minutes, they both just stopped and laid down beside each other. "I needed that so much." Killua said.

"I'm so happy that you love me." Gon added. This time, Killua smiled. "Now you're not embarrassed anymore!" Gon was even happier that Killua didn't feel embarrassed anymore whenever Gon would tell him his feelings.

To be continued….