Chapter 1
"Now Miss, are you sure you want to pursue your studies here?" The old man asked who was driving the car. His white mustache rustled as he spoke. "Yes William. I want to be with other girls and boys. I...I...I-"she started. "Tired of being lonely?" William finished solemnly. "But, you know Miss-" "Yes, I do. Do not fret. I'll be fine." Awai gave a reassuring smile to William, who passed glances at her in the driver's mirror. He gave her a faint smile. "You're a strong, courageous and beautiful woman Miss Awai. I have been honored serving you." Awai laughed. "Oh Willy! You make it sound like I won't ever see you! Of course I'll visit!" Awai said, as tears came to her eyes. "You've been so kind to me…Are you leaving?" William parked the car, walked over and opened Awai's door. After she stepped out, he embraced her in a big hug. "Awai, I will always be at the manor, waiting for your smiling face to grace my presence." He said, smiling. Awai buried herself in the old man's butlers jacket. "I'll think about you, and mom and dad and everyone everyday! I'll send letters and pictures! I'll call-" Awai rushed as tears flowed down her face. William took out a handkerchief. "Now now miss, please don't cry. You would not want to meet your new roommates and colleagues with a red face would you?" He cooed. He handed Awai her bag. "Your other things should be arriving tonight." He leaned down and kissed her on the head. "Now, be a good girl." Awai nodded, trying hard to hold the tears back. She stood there, in the same exact spot moments after the Black town car had vanished, waiting to see if it would come back. She was happy, happy to be attending school. But Awai also had a tinge of sadness. She was leaving her comfort place, and reaching out into the world. She took a deep breath, and walked past the metal gates.
Jack looked in the mirror. His hair in a messy array, sleep still in his eyes. "The one thing I hate about this form….so much work." He mumbled in a groggy voice, as he ruffled his hair, about to step into the shower. Calcifer, who was lying on his messy bed, lay snoring and talking in his deep slumber. "Ah…so youuu like fire? Hmm?" He muttered in his sleep as a big smile came across his face, "I can give you fire baaabbyyy..." Kyoya was at the kitchen, drinking his coffee. He picked up the piece of paper that had occupied their counter for about 2 weeks now.
"We are pleased to inform the residents of suite 400 on 4A that you will receive a new member to your housing. This individual comes from a respectable household, so please treat them respectfully. They have come a long way to attend our fine school, so we wish that you do not cause this individual to wish to leave. Thank you and congratulations.
Headmistress Nemsliey"
Kyoya just thought in silence, about the boy. What he would be like. "Hopefully since he is from a high family, he'll be the complete opposite of Calcifer…then again, I know another individual from a high family who is almost as crazy…" He laughed when he thought of his friends from Ouran. Since the school had collapsed financially, they had been scattered. Kyoya showed no emotion towards this subject, for he tried to make it to the top of his class, which he had. Kyoya was top student, but….Jack walked out, a wide almost skeleton grin on his face. "Ahhh! Morning showers are so refreshing for a young gentleman!" He walked over and picked up an orange and began to peel it. Kyoya let a small smile seep out. "It's good to know that someone is awake and preparing for our newest housemate." He said, finishing his last sip of coffee. Jack grinned, "Why of course! Who wouldn't why I'm so happy that…" Jack rambled on, as Kyoya stared at his coffee cup. He had used a French press, but it reminded him of the young girl, who taught him to do stuff on his own, that everything was not about wealth, that-. "Kyoya! Helloooo!" Jack sang out, waving a hand in front of Kyoya's face. "Oh, sorry…Just remembering some papers to work on." He said, placing his glass in the sink, pushing his glasses back up his nose. Kyoya walked off to his room, and shut the door. Jack sighed, "Well, better go wake 'sleeping beauty'" he muttered as he walked into Calcifer's room.
Awai sighed as she stared at the large campus. She leaned her head back and gazed at the large white and cream building. The sun made it seem to have a glowing hue. Awai then adjusted her backpack and walked into the double doors. A woman with long brown hair that was tied up in a neat bun was waiting for her. She had black rimmed glasses that sat daintily on her nose, and was dressed in a dark blue business jacket and skirt. "Miss Awai. Welcome." The woman's solemn voice said. Awai nodded and followed the woman. The only sound throughout the whole building was the sound of Awai's flats and the woman's black heels against the marble floor. Soon, they arrived at a dark wooden door. The woman opened the door, to show a lavished office. "Come on in Miss Ryochi." Another woman said, in a kinder voice. Awai walked into the office. A woman with short bobbed blonde hair was sitting at a desk. "We're so pleased to have you attending Ludworth Academy. We know you'll enjoy it here." She said with a smile. Awai nodded. "It is wonderful to be here. I have been waiting for this day for a long time." The woman stood up. "That is good to here. You may call me Headmistress Akane." The headmistress picked up a piece of paper and looked at it for a moment. "Now, about your room. All we have left is a room in the suite 4-A in the A building." She said with an apologetic look on her face. "We're so sorry." "Sorry?" Awai asked with a smile. "That's more than perfect! A suite!" She said giddily. 'I wonder what kind of roommates I'll have! Probably really nice girls! We can do our hair, and share secrets, and talk about boys!' she thought to herself. The headmistress handed Awai a map and locations of her classes and dorm. Awai smiled. "Thank you!" she said, as she began to exit the room. "Wait! Miss Awai! Your roommates…." Headmistress Akane started. She sighed. "Well, she's going in with a good attitude…I hope she'll be fine with them…." Akane sighed as she sat down at her desk and began to sign papers. "Check on her Naomi, every now and then…" She murmured to the woman with the brown hair, who had been standing against the wall. "Yes Madam." She nodded and left.
Jack sighed as he sat impatiently. "It's already 2 in the afternoon!" He murmured anxiously as he looked at the clock. Jack combed back his black hair and placed in a neat ponytail. Kyoya looked up from his work. "Now Jack, not everyone can be as punctual as you. This gent is probably on his way…" He replied, even though he was anxious himself. Calcifer fell down on the couch. "What if the guy doesn't come? We'll have cleaned for nothing!" he gripped. Jack sighed. "YOU'LL have cleaned for nothing. Master Kyoya and I are always tidy; while YOU live in that pigsty you call a room." Jack corrected as he took out a handkerchief to dab his forehead. "I just hope he isn't like YOU." Kyoya stood up and dusted his jacket off. "Well, we were informed that he was from a high family, so all we can do is hope for the best..." He sighed, looking at the clock as well. For a moment, all that could be heard was the ticking in the silence.
Awai pressed the button labeled "4" on the elevator. "Wow! These dorms have elevators!" She said smiling. She looked at her watch. "I'm slightly late; I hope they don't mind..." She said with a smile on her face. 'It'll be different from home…Where I was lonely….' Awai gasped as the elevator door opened suddenly. 'This is it!' she said smiling. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach. She reached room 400. The door was a dark wood as well. Awai gulped. 'Here it goes!' she thought to herself, as she knocked on the door.
Jack, Kyoya, and Calcifer all perked up. Jack smiled. "I'll get it!" He said smiling, as he gracefully walked over to the door. He opened the door. "Welcome to suite 400 Mr.-!" Jack stared at the girl who was in front of the door. Her big green eyes seemed to widen, as her face almost turned as white as her fair hair. "Oh my…" he started.
(c)-Je T'aime-Kelly Sweet (title)