Hey guys! This is my first story I've ever written so it may not be all that great! Hope you like it either way.
This is the first time I've ever really delved into the writer's world so if I don't portray the characters correctly, feel free to tell me but pleeeease no flames! It's my first time give me a break! o; I'm hoping to have my character develop a relationship with one of the characters but I don't really know which one! I'll also let you guys choose on that one and I'll let you know when the polls are in (I will not be doing Haruhi though. I'm not really interested in pairing Akari with a girl, not being too big a fan of yuri). Anyway onto the Disclaimer!
Disclaimer: Totally useless and I don't know why I'm saying it but I don't own OHSHC!
Prologue
Watching from a distance, I saw the girls swooning over their acts of love. The cute and little Lolita, the strong and silent one, the smart and cool one, the 2 mischievous "devils" or so they liked to call them. Then there was the shy bookworm known as the natural, along with the king of them all, acting more like a dimwitted prince. I watched them all, even noticing their manager hidden away out of sight, only coming out when she felt the need. Having more fun than they realized with each other, the girls using them as an excuse to find fake romance where they couldn't find attention in their families.
They rarely noticed I was there, even Nekozawa-senpai didn't even realize my watching from afar. I often wondered if they realized what they had was so special. Not their good looks or popularity, neither the fact of the girls always swooning over them, waiting to see if they just might be the "special one" in their lives. It was the fact that they were friends that would never be forgotten, the times they shared never lost, always to be held in that special place no one else would ever have access to in their hearts and minds.
Haruhi, Hikaru and Kaoru, Mori-senpai, Honey-senpai, Kyoya-senpai, and Tamaki-senpai. So close to each other, yet they didn't even realize it at times. Haruhi, close to everyone's hearts even if she was unconcerned at times. Kyoya-senpai didn't seem to realize just how much he cared about her either. Tamaki-senpai might be the most oblivious of them all. Mori-senpai and Honey-senpai, even though they were cousins, I could see just how much they cared for each other. Especially Mori-senpai.
No one else seemed to realize Haruhi's true gender either, except the Host club and Kasanoda. Not even the other girls who sat with her every day, giggling and blushing when she said something simple, not realizing her wandering thoughts focused entirely on the sales at the market.
Like any unseen outcast, I stayed away, knowing my place unlike some. I knew what people wanted and what they expected. They didn't want to be bothered by a girl named Akari that looked like she could ruin their opportunity with their families with any contact. Not even Kyoya-senpai noticed me in the background, and he was the most observant one I knew. Not personally mind you. And I was content to watch them play their silly little games, especially Kaoru's theory on the perfect family setting Tamaki-senpai had.
The only time I ever seemed to be seen was in class with the teachers. They didn't call names though, they just counted heads, so the students never noticed me. It was a good thing though, otherwise I'd be invisible to the world except at home. But that was the only place I wanted to be left alone. It was the reason why I looked like I did. Skinny, underweight, dull silver eyes that was blocked by my hair that was as black as night. Sometimes I went days without eating yet you wouldn't be able to tell under the clothing I wore.
Even though I looked as frail as I did, it helped that I was strong enough to hold off crooks and robbers in alleyways on the way home. Unlike the other kids with their fancy limos and big, expensive houses, I had to walk. Even Haruhi had a better time than me, living quarter wise. Sure, I came from a rich family, one that was just as important as Kyoya-senpai's. They just didn't care enough to have me around. They came around sometimes, sure. For my birthday, Christmas, or just random days out of the year. Too bad they never gave me the things I needed. All they gave me were presents and gifts that had hidden messages in them. I often sold them for money though so I guess it worked out at times.
I didn't bring attention to myself for a reason though. A lot of people didn't like others to dump their problems on them but they thought it was ok to dump their own problems on other people. I highly disagreed so that's why I kept to myself. In middle school, I was always getting my "friends" problems dumped on me so now I find relief in not being found. But here's the thing, people that are bullied have always seemed to have a similar life style to mine. But what I'd recently found out is that I'd rather be bullied where no one liked me, rather than no one seeing me. When you're bullied, at least you're in their mind. I remember reading a quote somewhere and I will never forget it. "Love me or hate me, both are in my favor. If you love me, I'll always be in your heart. If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind." People never seemed to realize that though.
Walking down the hall to head home for the day, I took my time running my fingers along the oak wood walls, the marble statues, and gazing at the beautiful paintings and murals on the ceiling. I trudged through the beautiful gardens and ponds, wondering what life would be like if I were to be noticed. Little did I know what was to be in store for me ahead.
What did you guys think? I hope it's not too bad. Please review! It encourages me that people care and it inspires me to write more! Criticisms are welcome but please no flames. Just like in the intro, please decide on who she (Akari) should end up with. See you next time!
Chapter edited on 6/28/15