Your Own Poison
Chapter One:
Double Trouble
The Mintomirai family isn't the poorest in the area, but they really aren't rich enough to be well known. They would love to reach higher up in what they see as a food chain. So at an early age they decided that when their kids got old enough. They would attend Ouran Academy the second they turned the age too. The only problem is they have two girls. They wanted two kids but not so quickly. See their two children are twins. Its almost impossible to tell them apart by their looks. Kiri and Mari, even their names sound almost like. Their parents thought it would be cute to make their names sound a like. Though when one speaks, you can see the difference right away. Kiri favorite color is a royal blue while Mari favorite color is purple. Kiri plays the piano and Mari plays the violin. They have some of the same likes. For example they both love animals. Yet each one will always have a different favorite. The small differences pull them a part a bit. Their parents don't mind too terribly much. Their little quirks make it easier to tell them apart.
When the two started at Ouran. They didn't end up in the same class with each other. It was disappointing but they got over it. No one really notices that there is two of them. Most of the time their class mates will run into the wrong twin thinking it's the other. Yet, it didn't bother them. It wasn't like they could hold it against anyone for thinking it. So Kiri would pretend that she was Mari and Mari would pretend that she is Kiri. This is to make sure that the classmates didn't feel embarrassed by the mistake. Now that school is starting up once more. Both girls are actually looking forward to it. They are always stuck with their noses in something. This year they decided to actually stretch out and do more then what other people would find boring. Though they wouldn't be able to help each other, once again they were forced in different classes.
"Mari! You are always reading, its lunch time." A young girl with long brown hair spoke to Mari. Her yellow uniform in perfect condition. Today, Mari had her long put in a braid. Kiri helped her with it this morning. It was to make sure the braid looked good and not sloppy. For the first day of school that was the last thing they would need is to have their hair looked bad. "Why don't we go and have fun!" Mari ocean blue eyes looked over the book. Her voice a little confused. Normally she wouldn't really par-take in such things. Yet, this was part of the twins goal. They wanted to experience more things in their school. To build memories that can't be replaced. Placing the book down on the desk she spoke up.
"What type of fun?" The young girl in Mari's class is name Kasumi. She frequented the Host club in the music room upstairs. Mari has heard bits and pieces about the host club but has never really gone up to see for herself. It always seemed like a joke to her and Kiri. Who would want to go there and be told such wonderful things. They could never truly have any of them. Kasumi wasted no time in shouting out exactly what she thought.
"Lets go to The host club, Ouran host club to be exact!" Mari pulled her book back in front of her face. There was so many reasons why she could disagree but for now she didn't feel like wasting her breath. "Come on, it's a lot of fun. If you actually went you would see how amazing it is!" Kasumi reached over to pull the book away from her. Mari gave a tired like look.
"I really don't feel like it, that is all." It felt like the class room had dropped in degrees. Most of the woman in the class room had their eyes on Mari. They weren't happy either. They felt that the girl was disrespecting the guys at the host club. Each one had one they adored. Mari closed her book with a sigh. "Fine, I did say I would try to create memories. So I guess lets go." She really didn't think that Kiri would mind to terribly much. She could always pass the story along. Who knows what she would think about it. Kasumi threw her hands into the air.
"Okay! Lets go!" Mari placed her book under her arm. Kasumi couldn't help but glow with happiness. She felt like she was about to open Mari's eyes to something extremely amazing. The twin could feel everyone watch them leave the room. She really didn't see what the big deal was about the Host club. If she had to suffer through it for a couple of minutes. Then things would go back to normal, that is what she kept telling herself. "You are going to have so much fun!" Mari on the other hand truly didn't believe that was going to happen.
In another class room Kiri was having to deal with her own problems. She pulled her long ponytail a bit. She had a little bit of homework that she wanted to get done before coming home. No one in class took time to even notice her. First day and Kiri didn't feel like she was making any head way on making memories. A part of her wanted to hope that Mari wasn't any farther then her. Everyone in her class felt like they knew each other already. It would be awkward to try and but in. She quickly scribbled in a couple of answers. It really didn't feel like she was on to a good start. Kiri nibbled down on her lower lip mumbling to herself. "This sucks." A boy over heard the mumble turning his head he quickly asked
"You having trouble?" Kiri shook her head. She really didn't think it is worth explaining to the boy. She continued to scribble on to her homework. The boy really didn't show any interest. If Kiri wasn't going to speak up then it didn't bother him none. She pulled her cell phone from her pocket. It wasn't blinking. That would be she didn't have a message. Kiri swung the charm around for a minute out of desperation for entertainment. It didn't take long for her to give in. She could go to one of the music rooms and play the piano for a while. That sounded a lot better then what she was doing now.
Mari had finally reached the third music room. Kasumi squealed before reaching for the door. "Are you ready for this?" Kasumi asked placing a hand on the gold handle. She could feel her heart beating faster already but Mari didn't show the same feeling. She really didn't have time for silly games either. She placed her hand on top of Kasumi's and pushed the door open. Surprisingly enough, it was nothing like she expected. Seven men appeared in the room. Each one with their own charm. Though each one looked to have be busy with something. Kasumi pointed around the room to each one of the men. "That is the King Tamaki. He is like the prince type." Mari really didn't need the little add on. "That is Honey and Mori. They are super cute! He takes care of Honey and Honey, well he is a boy Lolita." The girls eyes rolled to the back of her head. Yet caught small glances at the dinning wear. Not to mention the room smell beautiful. It was a mix between the sweet smells of the cakes and the soft smell of flower petals. That was something that Mari could easily get a liking too. "Those are the Hikaru and Karou. Though don't ask me for sure cause they look so much alike its impossible." By this time Kasumi's words had rolled right off of Mari. The girl could see it too. She figured that Mari would be extremely excited about seeing such a place. Yet, there she stood as if it didn't phase her. "Why are you not impressed?"
"I don't know, I did you already tell me all their names." Kasumi wanted to bite down on her shirt collar and scream. She had not even finished half of them. Mari was truly that bored with the idea. Kasumi quickly pointed a finger straight into Mari's face. It was her way of stressing how amazing this place can be.
"Haven't you ever thought about having a prince or something?" She extended her hands to her sides. Kasumi was motioning that all of this was like a girls dream. "Even if its for a brief second, wouldn't you want to live that dream?" When she finished speaking she pulled her hands close to her heart. The quicken beats showed how thrilling it was. Kasumi couldn't image anyone not feeling the same. "Come on, tell me your deepest darkest secret." Before Mari could even open her mouth Kyouya moved over to the two girls.
"You look new here." He was talking about Mari of course. Kasumi came all the time. Kyouya would keep track of such things. Scribbling down a couple things and glancing up a couple of times. He really looked like he was juggling work. "So what will it be, Kasumi?" He glanced up from his clip board. The smile that came next was almost hard to say it wasn't charming. The boy did have his way with such a look. Mari didn't want to give in to such emotions though. They where Hosts. That was their job to be good at such things.
"I think we should sit with, Tamaki." Kyouya stopped for a minute. Mari froze feeling her phone vibrate. She knew exactly who it had to be. She pulled a purple flip phone from her pocket. Simple enough to do the job. Kasumi quickly reached over snatching the flip phone from Mari. "That is rude, you can't be talking on the phone." Kyouya gave agreeing smile to Kasumi. It wasn't as easy with Mari. She knew that Kiri wouldn't understand. Kasumi held down a button to turn the phone off. She gave a cute little smile, to make Mari think everything was going to be fine.
Kiri gave a puzzled look when she heard Mari's answering machine. She couldn't remember ever getting Mari's answering machine. She hated that she was forced to be in a different class. Her feet clattered across tile in the halls. Even though there is people staring out the windows. Their voices were just background noise to her. She wasted no time in redialing the number. Her eyes shot wide hearing it go straight to voice mail. Mari actually went as far to turn off her phone. "Fine, I didn't want to talk to you anyways." It was a lie. She wanted Mari to call her back. In fact she was wishing for it to ring. It wasn't to much farther til she would reach the room with the piano. Dropping her right arm to her side, Kiri dragged her left hand across the wall. Something you would see a child do for a small entertainment. "Why didn't you answer." She mumbled to herself when she reached the door to the first music room. It wasn't like it was a secret what is held in the third music room. The girl is a little curious but she would never go alone. Opening the door to the first room. It felt a little cold. Not even a soul looked to be in the room. Just like she figured. The door clicked when it shut behind her. Kiri moved towards the black grand piano. Beautiful strong and always there when she looked. "Maybe she is having more fun, well forget her." Kiri placed her phone on the bench beside her. Her finger tips brushing softly against the piano keys. The sound of each key blending with each other.
Mari and Kasumi sat at the table in front of the well known prince. His blond shaggy hair has its strange tease about it. He extended his hand to Kasumi. Brushing her cheek softly with his hand, he tilted her head upwards. "It is truly a blessing to see you again my dear." His blue eyes slowly raced towards Mari. Her mind in a completely different world. "Who is this lovely kitten you have with you?" Kasumi blushed with every word that stumbled out of Tamaki's mouth. The boy could do no wrong in her eyes.
"This is my classmate Mari, Mintomirai. We all call her Mari. Her last name is a struggle." Tamaki nodded turning his full attention to the girl. "She has never come here before, she is a fuddy duddy." Kasumi wanted to show Mari how amazing it was. It just looked like Mari didn't care to much for it. Even when face with a charming man right in front of her. Mari couldn't hold her tongue either, if she was going to be called out on it. She would gladly call Kasumi out on a thing or two.
"I don't find it appealing to have a man tease me with love. Now can you please give me my phone. That could have been an important call." Tamaki shook his finger playfully. Moving in closer to the girls face. Every inch actually bothered her. It could be the fact that she never had a male so draw so close to her. Inches from her face he begin to speak.
"Surely your words have no true bite. For you my Kitten, I will give you truly the dream your crave." He was trying his best. Throwing out some lines that had Kasumi wishing that he would look back to her. Mari just didn't really find it that wonderful. All that ran through her head was how no matter what he said, he truly didn't mean any of it. "You do not believe me?" Mari gave a small shrug. "Darling if you ask for the sky I would spend years to bring it to you." Beautiful words, yet they had no true backing. Kasumi quickly nodded as tears formed in the corner of her eyes.
"I believe you!" Mari could understand the reason the host club is so popular. It just didn't make sense when you finally broke it down. It felt like just a large game. Sooner or later people would get their hearts broken. That she would promise. Placing her hand out to Kasumi for her phone she replied.
"I think this a neat idea in theory but other then that." She paused for a second hearing a crash sound. Her head turned into the direction of a table. Her head titled watching two boys who looked almost exactly like move close to each other. One tenderly caressing the other ones cheek. She was to far to hear the words that he whispered to the other but she could feel it was something amazing by the reaction it got. Her face soften a bit. A small smile appeared in the mist of what she figured was nothing but silliness.
"So your in to twins?" Tamaki question with a charming smirk. He felt like he had found the girls weakness. Mari wouldn't lie that the boys were very handsome. She just couldn't image it. "Two is always better then one." Small chuckles start to slip from the girls soft lips. Before to long they grew louder till she couldn't even hold them back.
"Yeah, I guess I can agree with that." Of course, the girl had her own reasoning. It really didn't have much to do with the twins. "I still do not agree with this whole thing, also you need to work on your lines." She snatched her phone from Kasumi. "It was a pleasure meeting you Takami, but I must say this whole thing is fake." The boy looked shocked to hear such things from a woman. The only person he seemed to have a hard time with is Haruhi and now this girl. He lowered his head in a pout. Kasumi shook her head. Now she was regretting ever taking Mari here. The girl stood up with her phone. Its little beep song played as it started back up. Not even a second glance was given when she walked out of the room. It killed Tamaki. This wasn't going to happen. If things where aloud to be like that then sooner or later. There would be more people who would loose interest. Kyouya didn't like that either. He wouldn't admit that he heard what had gone down.
"Don't worry my prince she doesn't understand anything. She really doesn't make friends easily." If if Kasumi thought Mari is terrible, she would freak if she knew Kiri. "Look I will go get her, I am sure she was just freaked out about the call." Tamaki really didn't know if he could take any more judgments from the girl. Mari had already made her way down the hall. Her hands on her phone ready to call any minute she got into a quiet area. Kiri glanced towards her phone with a sigh. Her head hit the front of the piano making a horrible sound.
"I just wanted to know what you where doing." Kiri whined out loud. The sound of her voice felt like the only thing in the room now. "I guess I should head back to class." She forced her lazy body up off the bench and towards the door. All the while she kept her cell phone in her hand. When Kiri shut the music room door behind her. A girls voice screamed out to her.
"Get over here and say your sorry! You really did hurt Tamaki-kun's feelings." Kiri turned to look at the young girl with confusion. She didn't think they had ever met before. Kasumi didn't give up that easy either. Stomping her feet till she is right in front of Kiri. She didn't even notice that the girl wasn't who she was truly looking for. "Now come on." Kiri pulled her hand away from Kasumi. If anyone deserved to get an apology it was Kiri. She didn't do anything wrong, but here she was getting accused of it.
"I don't believe I did anything wrong." This only made Kasumi even more angry. She felt that 'Mari' is being extremely difficult. The girl just needed to say she was sorry. How could she not tell that her words could be extremely hurtful to others. "Mari! Your being a jerk!" Kiri's eyes widen figuring out exactly what was going on now. Kasumi must be Mari's friend. She placed a finger to her cheek. Scratching it a little out of nervousness. She never heard Mari speak of having in friends in school. "Maybe she has a secret life she doesn't tell me about." Kiri thought to herself.
"I am sure I didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings." She started to step in as Mari. Kasumi eyes started to sparkle for a minute when Kiri spoke up. "I guess I can say sorry to him." Kasumi feared that she might change her mind. So before that could happen, she pulled Kiri quickly back towards the host club. Her ocean blue eyes glanced on the sign above the door. "Mari went to the host club?" Her question never reaching air, just bobbling around in her head. Mari always talked about how she didn't really care for it. Kiri started to wonder if Mari lied to her. Then again it made sense that she insulted someone in the club. When Kasumi opened the door. Kiri couldn't help but get excited. She has always wanted to know about what was behind the door. There is a lot of girls around the school who looked so happy talking about the Ouran Host club. They are even talked about outside of the school. Her eyes searched the room. It smelled beautiful. Each male so attractive in their special way. The dark haired boy looked like the smart type. The blonde looked like a prince type. These types would already bring a lot of girls to their knees. To just top it off, one side was a small blonde who looked cute enough to be a doll. A tall dark haired boy sat beside him. He looked like the little boys protector. Kiri wanted to actually run out on the place. It is truly to much for her to handle all at once. A short brown haired boy stood between two males who looked to be twins. Teasing the girl about one thing or another. "This is neat." Slipped from Kiri's mouth. Kasumi felt like she finally had seen the light. Kiri on the other hand knew better then to give in so easily. Mari would surely remind her of how fake the place is. Tamaki glanced over to the two but it looked like he was hurt to see Kiri. It wasn't really her fault but she didn't like to see people upset. She knew that she would have to say something to make the boy feel better. Kasumi nudged Kiri when they finally reach Tamaki.
"Now." She mumbled under her breath as if to stress it a bit. Kiri's eyes turned to the floor as the other boys moved in closer to hear the conversation. Kiri just didn't really know how to say sorry for something she wasn't sure that Mari had said. The only thing that could come to her mind is a pretty open and blank apology.
"I am sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings." A small blush feathered across her face. Her ocean blue eyes softened a bit. She knew that there is probably no way that Mari would say sorry but that didn't mean it didn't need to be said. Tamaki's expression shot from a depressed to happy and curious.
"So who was on the phone that made you worry so much." Kiri lifted her head with question. The twins leaned their elbows on to Haruhi shoulder. When they talked they spoke in perfectly in sync. It was really amazing.
"Do you have a boyfriend or something?" Kiri tilted her head a bit like a dog lost at words. She stayed silent. Mari didn't have a boyfriend. A grin quickly formed across her face. She knew why Mari had been so upset now. Kyouya glanced up from his clip board.
"It is rather rude to take a phone call while sitting with someone." Kasumi couldn't help but notice that the girls expression didn't look upset. In fact she looked happy to hear such news. Tamaki rubbed the back of his head. In his eyes the girl is hard to understand. Kiri started to giggle to herself. There is only so much she could hold back until her laughs became more apparent. Kasumi nudged the girl, if this was some time of way to get at the host club guys again. Kasumi wasn't going to have it.
"No, I am sorry. I am just really happy." It made Kiri feel great that Mari didn't ignore her calls on purpose. In fact it sounded like she got pretty upset when she couldn't answer Kiri's call. "You make a lot of girls happy so that is all that matters right?" Kasumi didn't understand. She would accept it though. It is wonderful to hear some compliments. They really worked hard. Honey hugged his pink bunny close to his chest. He tossed Kiri the cutest smile he could muster.
"Would you like to eat some chocolate cake with me, Mari-chan?" Kiri scrunched down to look at Honey. The boy looked far to cute to be in high school. She placed a hand out to see the bunny. There is no sign to distrust the girl.
"You look so cute, I can't decide which one is cuter. You or the bunny." Honey chuckled to himself but Kiri stood back up seeing Tamaki slam his fist into his other palm. It was like he had an idea. He picked up Honey. His harms holding the boy out like a brand new puppy.
"So your into the boy Lolita type?" A nervous laugh slipped from Kiri. She didn't want to cause any trouble. There really isn't a romantic pull to that type of person. She didn't think that saying that to Honey's face would make him feel good. "So it isn't. Then you must have a boyfriend." Kiri lowered her head. She hasn't even kissed a boy before. Kasumi nodded, she didn't know Mari extremely well. Then again she didn't really ask Mari about her life.
"I don't really think I have a type." Kiri answered, turning her head away she felt her phone vibrate. It had to be Mari. "I don't have a boyfriend, but I really do need to take this call. Please understand that I really don't mean to disrespect any of you. I guess if I have to pick, I would say the twins. Even then though I would feel to much guilt from coming between them." The phone continued to ring till finally Kiri placed her hand out in front of her. "Hello?" She asked knowing who it was already.
"You will never guess what I have had to deal with today, I am sorry I didn't answer your phone call. It really wasn't by choice." Mari replied. The girl stood alone with her back against a wall in the hall. The sun cast beautiful out from the large windows on to the tile floor. Kiri nodded but turned her head.
"I think I have a good guess, but can I call you back?" Mari gave an irrated sigh. There wasn't any harm in it. She just felt that Kiri would have been a little more clingy. Instead it felt like she was rushing Mari off the phone. It was unsettling being that Kiri called her first.
"Fine, but you better have a good explanation." with that Kiri hung up the phone. She could feel the twins eyes gaze down at her. Something about the girl just didn't feel right to them. Something they really couldn't explain in words. The twins decided they were going to test her. Nothing really crazy, Hikaru pulled his brother in close to him. He placed his index finger gently under his chin. "Isn't there something we must be doing?" Karou gave a small blush. He looked like the softer one. Turning his head away from Hikaru he whimpered.
"Not now, Hikaru." When he moved in close to Karou's face. Many girls would already be squealing. Though Kiri's eyes looked on them with a different mind set. Something they really didn't understand. It felt familiar and odd to them at the same time.
"You guys look really handsome, but mostly happy." She felt a little jealous. Since they started Ouran. Kiri and Mari never had a class together. Then with breaks they barely got to talk to each other. The only time they had for each other is when they got home. Kasumi tilted her head, she just noticed it. Mari had a book with her. Kiri didn't really take a large pleasure in reading.
"Hey where is the book you where reading?" Kasumi poked the girl in the side. Kiri felt like she was being found out. It wouldn't be such a big deal. That was of course, they would know that Mari wasn't sorry. "I could have sworn you left with it?" Kiri placed her hands on to her hips with a shrug.
"I really need to get out of here." Honey looked confused at why the girl needed to rush out the door. Kasumi placed a hand on Kiri's shoulder.
"Don't worry, the teacher will understand." The girl face looked extremely puzzled. Was this normal for Mari, to do such things. She was normally really into her studies. What ever the case is, her teacher wouldn't allow her to miss class. Kiri gave a nervous laugh.
"I really don't like to miss class, maybe next time okay." It slipped out of her mouth so easily. The twins looked to have an evil smirk on their face. Kiri didn't really notice it but she was to busy thinking how she should have just put a foot in her mouth. Kasumi cheered agreeing with the idea. She wanted nothing more then to spend all day at the host club.
"I am so glad this went well!" Kiri nodded moving towards the door she glanced at her phone. She could already hear Mari yell at her. The girl wouldn't be free from Mari's scorn. When the door shut behind her, she couldn't help but give off a girly grin. They were all very sweet. Her feet moved swiftly to her actual class. Kiri figured the quicker she got out of the area the better. If Kasumi ended up following her or trying to walk with her to 'Mari's class. They would be in trouble.
A couple hours passed quickly. Mari glanced down at her phone. She was expecting to hear from Kiri soon. There is a chance that she was already outside the school waiting for her. The girls always drove home together. When she opened her gaze a little more. She noticed the twins from the host club is on each side of her. The two boys didn't really say much of anything. "What can I do for you?" Mari spoke sharply. The twins gave a shrug. This sounded like a completely different person. They had no idea how right they where.
"We where told to come and get you." Mari gripped her book. Kiri had to be waiting outside for her. She didn't have time to explain why she didn't like the host club that much. She really didn't feel like going back up to the room. She went to a dead stop and the twins turned to look at Mari. "What is wrong?" They glanced at each other. Mari really didn't have the friendly feeling anymore.
"I really don't have time for your silly little club, someone is waiting for me." She made the hand signal for the two to move on. Karou spoke up with question.
"You really change your mind quickly." Mari paused for a second. She never changed her opinion on the host club. She did know already what had happened. They had to have made contact with Kiri. This would make sense why she rushed Mari off the phone earlier. Hikaru scratched the back of his head.
"I figured it was all an act." Mari nodded, placing a finger out in front of her. She pointed towards the boys. Her eyes turned extremely serious. The twins paused to let the girl speak up.
"Don't you ever come near me again." She didn't need her sister catching what ever most of the girls got in the school. Just the thought of it made Mari grow disgusted with it. "I am leaving now. I decline your request." Her arms held the book to her chest. She opened the doors to the front of the school. Neither of the twins bothered to chase or question it. They didn't think the girl would explain herself anyways. It would just be a waist of breath for them. Mari reached the street were a black car waited for her. She opened the door with a sharp look to Kiri who sat inside. "We have to talk."