The Spider Lilly Of Ouran Academy
Chapter One
Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Ouran High School Host Club franchise. I do not own any of the characters depicted apart from my own original characters, nor do I share any of the beliefs the characters in this story express. I am not profiting financially from the creation and publication of this story.
Oh god. After yet another avalanche of girlish screaming from Tamaki's corner of the room, Arisa Somariki couldn't help the small grimace that slid onto her face. 'There Tamaki goes again', she thought shaking her head, smiling at the concerned faces of some of her regular female clientele. "Are you alright Somariki-Sempi?" asked Yumiko, a first year student at the prestigious Ouran Academy. Arisa let a genuine smile grace her features, she rose from balancing gracefully on her knees to her feet, her waist length braid of her natural blonde hair slipping over her shoulder as she bowed respectfully to her clients "I'm so sorry for making such a beautiful women like yourself worry about my health. I am just disappointed I couldn't speed as much time with you today as I would normally, but I have been asked by Kyoya-Sempi to help out. Would you please forgive me?". The three girls sitting in front of the second year nodded their heads earnestly. Arisa bowed once again "and please, could you call me Arisa? I see you so often; and I do enjoy much of the time we spend together, calling me Somariki-Sempi is just a little to formal a...relationship for us, Yumiko dear". Arisa was almost defended by the on slaughter of screams from the girls watching on.
"Yeah, Yumiko" Arisa turned and watched on as the Hitachiin twins swooped in on both sides of Yumiko. "All the clients either call Arisa by her first name, or Onee-Chan, since that is her 'type'. I'm sure it makes her very sad that such a valued girl like yourself isn't acknowledging her friendship, right Kaoru? ". Yumiko, a normally shy girl, was embarrassed by the attention of the handsome twins dressed at Shinsengumi samurai as she blushed prettily "I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings, Onee-Sama". A wave of cheers rose from the girls while the twins shrugged to each other. Arisa raised her green eyes surrounded by Kohl, a soft, peaceful smile gracing her full lips as she handed Yumiko a white rose "always a pleasure, Yumiko-Hime".
"Takashi? Your tea" Arisa knelt by her senior's sandaled feet, ignoring the sudden flare in whispered conversation as he 'sorta' smiled at her before taking the offered cup in both hands, his rough skin grazing over her own. She knew her customers, the female ones anyway, often liked to pair her with Takashi, and even some of the other Hosts sometimes. Sometimes it seemed even the smallest of interaction between the female Host and one of the other 'male' Hosts could start all sorts of speculation. It didn't help that Hunny and Arisa looked extraordinarily alike, and she had been told that some fantasise that Takashi, herself and Hunny are a family. Kyoya, ever the rising star of the Ootori family, plays on this by having her pair up with Takashi and Hunny some days to take on clients. Kyoya is very adamant sale percentage would go through the roof if the three were a trio more regularly, but Arisa always argued that her male customers would feel uneasy with Takashi and Hunny always with her. A contributing factor to the rumours is also the three travel to and from school together since they all live next door to each other.
Arisa tensed when Takashi did, watching dazed along with the others as he rose and took his weapon, suddenly striking out at a closed door. The club erupted into yells of questions and confusion, Arisa rising and standing besides Takashi's elbow so she could hear him over the noise. As the King mumbled apologies, Takashi stoically declined and responded "No. We have a trespasser". As the red haired 'trespasser' suddenly lunged at Takashi, Arisa couldn't help but be amused as he suddenly bowed to Takashi on his knee's while yelling "Sempi! Please! Take me on as your apprentice!".
Arisa sat besides Kasanoda once everyone changed out of their late Edo Period cosplay. She was just handing him his tea when Kyoya finished ticking off everything he knows about the menacing first year "..he's is so feared by his classmates they call him the Walking Blizzard. He is a childhood friend of Kazuya Somariki, Arisa-San's older brother, heir to the Somariki family, and they used to train at the same Dojo". Hunny excitedly jumped up and down "really? Really? You used to train with Ari-chans older brother as well?". Arisa nodded, smiling friendlily as Kasanoda's eyes flickered to Arisa "oh I remember you. You used to follow Kazuya-Sempi around all the time. Like a baby-chick, you were always holding onto his shirt when you'd walk. I can't believe we actually go to the same school". The twins got evil looks on their faces "a baby-chick ha Arisa-chan?". Arisa blushed slightly, turning to Kasanoda and bowing where she sat "it's good to see you again". Kasanoda blinked wide eyes at her before Tamaki interrupted "But seriously? Why would a human weapon like yourself want to be Mori-Sempi's apprentice?". Arisa was personally offended by Tamaki's, as always, thoughtless remark. "Look I may be tough but I'm not a human weapon" he shot Arisa a grateful look "I was just born with a face that makes me look mean all the time". Hikaru and Kaoru tilted their heads in again perfect sequence "well at least your aware of it Casanova". Arisa sat back with a sigh as she felt the male besides her tense "Its Kasanoda". The twins looked on blankly "Bosanoda?". The tense boy suddenly lunged so he was intimidatingly close to the other couch "Its Kasanoda, do you want to die?!".
The twins, plus Tamaki of course, fled to hide behind the couch as Haruhi and Kyoya sat still like nothing fazed them. "He really is mean looking" the idiot trio said together. Arisa could have face palmed. She placed a hand on Kasanoda's back as he sighed regretfully "I'm sorry about that. This always happens because of the way I look, I've always had this mean look. Even when I was a tyke". Arisa gently touched the back of his red hair "it's not your fault. Besides, when I was visiting with Onii-Sama, you were always very nice to me". Kasanoda looked up surprised, his own green eyes pouring into hers.
Crash. "Oh no Takashi, you dropped your cup! Are you alright? Are you hurt?!" Hunny exclaimed. Arisa stood up, gesturing to Haru as they both went to clean up the spill. When they came back with stuff from the back rooms to clean up, Takashi was pale as a ghost. She touched his shoulder worriedly before crouching before the mess. "Please teach me your secrets, I beg of you!" Kasanoda yelled, bowing on his knees once again. Arisa touch his knee in concern when he didn't reply "hey Takashi, are you okay?". Takashi shook himself "I'm just a little light headed". Arisa stood and exchanged looks with Haru "I'll be right back and I'll bring some more tea. Maybe a little bit of sugar will make you feel better".
On her way back into the main room with a tray of tea for everyone, everyone was staring at her. Used to attention, but slightly uncomfortable with the Hosts intense gaze, she stood besides Takashi's shoulder gently placing the tea tray on the table "what is it?". All gazes turned away from her "well Arisa-Chan and Hunny-Sempi are both on long-term lease to Mori-Sempi right now, so I can't let you borrow them". Arisa sweat dropped while Kyoya cleared his throat "well since Arisa-san doesn't necessarily work with Mori or Hunny-Sempi while here at the club, why doesn't Arisa-san be Kasanoda's lovely-item while here at the club? I'm sure Takashi doesn't mind loaning out Arisa-san, since these two are childhood friends". Arisa turned wide-eyed to the club. What the hell just happened?