You Never Asked
Summary: Haruhi knew Ko was in pain and so when offered with an alternative to Ko's lonely existence in an apartment that was too big and too empty to deal with, why would Ko say no? Sucked into playing Host with the Host club, Haruhi's twin finds that maybe their heart could be found again but if the Host club assumes Ko's a guy, what point there be to telling them they might be wrong?
Kaoru's P.O.V (Nice twin with hair parted on the right)
Haruhi had been acting incredibly happy today. It was an almost sadistic happy, it filled every glance and gesture she made, particularly to us, the Host Club. It gave off an air of 'I know something you don't and whatever it is, is going to pop up at any minute and torture you slowly while I sit back and laugh'. And it was scaring me.
But Haruhi was never sadistic and she would never let us be tortured slowly and laugh at us…I think, after all I only met her two or three days ago. Today is her second day of hosting, I know that much. So what had made her so happy? "Kaoru, help us set up already" Hikaru called, interrupting my mental spiel.
We quickly finished the simple set up of tables and chairs with five minutes to spare before the Host Club officially opened. We all moved into our positions around Tamaki, in preparation for the ladies who would be joining us. Today there were no elaborate costumes and so everything was relatively easy.
The door handle turned and the door slowly opened. We all spoke as one to the ladies we assumed were waiting on the other side. "Welcome" we all said and I saw Haruhi hide a very large grin.
Instead of a wave of females dressed in custard yellow, a lone figure walked through the doorway. A small gust of wind from the open widows attacked their hair, which was white with black streaks, and cut short like Haruhi's and was styled so it fell over their right eye, hiding it from sight. The boy's hair swayed with the breeze but never revealed his right eye.
The eye that could be seen sparkled an amazing three colours. It had an outside ring of caramel brown, which lightened to a burning orange before turning to a dark gold near the pupil with many tones in between. They conveyed his emotions well, with amusement and a certain devilishness glinting on the surface, while darkness swarmed their colourful depths.
He walked with an air of self-assurance and grace, seeming to glide rather than walk. Dressed in a white collared button up that half clung, half fell from his slight frame coupled with black dress pants and black converse, it was obvious he had some style. His demeanour was completed with a well-placed smirk, that promised one hell of a ride.
Finally after what seemed like hours, the boy spoke, in a soft lilting voice…
Miyako's (Ko's) P.O.V
"Haruhi" I stated looking past the others present and straight into the eyes of my non-identical twin. She smiled before running over and attempting to squeeze the life out of me by hugging. "You came" she whispered happily. "Of course" I answered.
Letting my body go and instead opting for my hand she pulled me forward to the group. They all stared at me intently, especially Kyoya-senpai. That's right I did my homework. When Haruhi first got here I knew she would never bother to hack into the school records and learn everyone's names and faces but for me, I like the game of seeing people's faces when I can tell them their names already.
Haruhi smiled warmly at me and looked at the group. "Guys, this is my twin…uh…brother Ko" she introduced me, using my nickname as a substitute for my real one. "I asked he-him to help work off my debt".
My smirk stayed in place throughout the entire introductory period, where I played my game of names and faces and they all stared in shock. After the introductions were over, the polite distance they kept from me and my sister was over too.
I was first approached by Honey-sempai. I'm sure a picture could never capture just how cute he was. He smiled a smile that could light up the entirety of Tokyo and asked sweetly "Does Ko-kun want to eat cake with me?" My smirk was replaced by a genuine smile and I was about to answer when I was spun around from behind and came face to face with Tamaki-sempai, King of the Host Club.
He inspected me and seemed to come to a decision. "Haruhi why didn't you tell us you had a twin?" he asked, for once in a non-dramatic way, a fact I'd learnt from Haruhi. Haruhi shrugged and said, "You never asked".
Tamaki-sempai turned expectantly to Kyoya-sempai, who dutifully relayed to the group, lucky Haruhi and I had already changed my details to that of a guy. "Fujioka Ko, male, Height: 5'', blood type: O, Class 1B …" he continued with a few other minor details. Oh yes, they bought it. They honestly think that I'm her twin brother, Ko and not her twin sister Miyako.
That's right you heard me. I'm not Ko and I'm not a guy but I'm willing to be, if it means Haruhi's life gets a little easier. For Haruhi I'd do anything…except turn gay…and possibly give up chocolate…or sushi, mmmm…sushi.
"Wait, Wait, Wait" The twins began simultaneously "Why aren't you in our class if your Haruhi's twin?" I shrugged and made a 'meh' noise. Kyoya-sempai interrupted and read aloud "Though he is classified as a genius he was placed in 1B for personal reasons not disclosed on his profile". I felt the usual dark cloud swarm above my head and it didn't take long before rain began to pelt out of the cloud onto me, whether it was the rain or the people in front of me, either way I was feeling majorly pissed off. I felt a small tugging on my hand and I snapped back to reality like a rubber band snapping back into place after being stretched.
Honey-sempai was looking at me expectantly. He beamed again and said "Cake". I smiled sadly at him and shook my head. "Than perhaps you'd like to hold Usa-chan" he said holding up a bunny. I stared at the bunny and debated whether I should lie and say 'No' or tell the truth and say 'Yes'. Luckily I was saved from answering by the two redheaded twins Kaoru and Hikaru.
They appeared on either side of me and then inspected me much like Tamaki-sempai had; only they walked in a circle all around me. After they had finished, they turned to Tamaki who had been sitting in his emo corner after Kyoya had told everyone the Host Club as closed today as they where considering a new member.
"Neh Tamaki, he should be a host," the twins said together. Kyoya-sempai, oh screw this, Kyoya smiled and said, "According to the females, the new scholarship student Ko, who is officially starting tomorrow, is the current heartthrob of the school. Having Ko as a Host would definitely benefit us".
Tamaki smiled a dazzling smile and began to prepare for his twirl around and then announce his decision. He pointed at me and said happily "Fujioka Ko, twin of my beloved daughter Haruhi who poses as a guy, you are now a Host".
I scowled at him and said, "I'll accept, just take what I earn off Haruhi's debt and you've got a deal". The Host Club cheered and Honey tackled me to the ground in a hug. "Yay, Ko-Kun said yes" Honey cheered. From over the kid's shoulder I saw Haruhi's crazy smile stretch across her face. Oh how that smile kills me, or rather what that smile stands for will kill me, cough idiotic host club cough.
Mori lifted the over-excited Honey off me but it didn't make much difference because Tamaki immediately tried to twirl me around while hugging me. Haruhi who subtly pointed to me stopped him, everyone's mouths formed lovely little 0's as they registered my clenched fists, my scowling mouth and twitching eyebrows. "Never. Ever. Touch. Me. Again" I bit out and stormed over to a couch and plopped down, letting my anger simmer until it reached its least destructive level.
"Is he okay?" Honey asked innocently. "S…He's fine, just a little on edge" Haruhi answered and walked over. She sat next to me and whispered, "If you need time, I can handle on my own. You don't have to be here just because of me". "I promised and I'm not breaking going to ditch you, I'm just a little more touchy than usual but it's all good".
Haruhi nodded relieved and went back to conversing with her Hosting friends. Hikaru and Kaoru decided that now would be a good time to invade my space. Slinging their arms around my shoulders they seated themselves way too close to me on the overly large couch. "If you don't leave now I swear to as many gods as you know that I will beat you to death with a pack of Ramen" I said through gritted teeth.
They just grinned at me and began poking me while saying "You could never do something like that to people as fun as us". They saw my eyes begin to darken in shade before I said "Stop poking me before I disembowel your teddy bear" they began to howl with laughter until I said the next thing in my mind. "If you don't piss off back to your goddamn king and leave me alone, I will tip a bathtub of gasoline over you, strike a match and watch. You. Burn".
…Silence hung in the air after my threat. Tamaki, not someone who thrives in such an environment, quickly solved this imaginary dilemma. I felt a pair of arms slide around my neck from behind in an awkward hug. "I understand completely how my beloved son would want these disreputable twins to leave him alone" Tamaki cried dramatically.
I tensed and my instinct seized control of my body. I pulled the arms from around my neck and forced them down. Tamaki's own body weight carried him through the air and over the top of our heads and onto a coffee table set in front of the couch we were seated on.
The coffee table snapped in half and Tamaki lay between the two pieces, dazed and disorientated. In a trance like state of mind I left my position on the couch and handed Kyoya a wad of money, mumbling something along the lines of 'This should cover the expenses of the table' and left.
I heard Haruhi exchange some hurried words with the Host club before appearing at my side. We walked in silence. I couldn't find anything left in me to say and Haruhi respected my privacy enough not to ask.
She was looking subdued and said softly "I'm sorry". I looked up sharply and bumped her shoulder with mine. "It's not your fault, I wanted to come. It's just..." I trailed off as the heavy weight that had been residing in my chest for the past six months made itself known once again. "…Nothing" I finished emptily.
We'd reached the door of my apartment. Haruhi turns to leave while I begin to shut the door on her retreating figure. "Miyako" Haruhi said softly and I turned to look over my shoulder at my twin sister. "You don't have to hide with them". I opened my mouth to comment by Haruhi snapped it shut with her own comment. "He's in all of them, if you look hard enough you'll find him there" and with that she left.
