A Shy Cherry Blossom
My dad informed me that we would need the assistance of a moving service, and that very afternoon I had seen a poster saying "Hitachiin Bros. Movers!" You see, I've had a crush on Kaoru Hitachiin since I met the host club, so I leaped at the chance for him to help me, my dad, and my brother move into our new house; Of course with the help of his identical twin brother Hikaru. I had skipped the 8th grade, and thus was the youngest freshman at Ouran High. On my first day, I had wanted to find a quiet place to practice my singing. However, I ended up meeting the Host club. When I saw them, I immediately rushed to meet the short, blonde, caramel-eyed host known as Hunny. Then I had to look almost straight up to see his cousin Mori. I smiled and introduced myself. I looked back over and saw the taller blonde sitting in a corner and I sweat dropped. "Err….. Is he ok?" I asked blinking my jade orbs confused. A brown-haired and –eyed host walked up beside me, "Tamaki-senpai is always like this, don't worry" I turned my head which sent my waist-long cerulean hair swishing. "Oh…. Thanks for explaining……uh…" "Haruhi" he told me. I smiled instantly knowing that Haruhi was a girl, but wanting to keep my knowledge a secret. I stood there conversing with Haruhi when two people slipped their arms around my shoulders. Knowing they were of the male gender I flushed red. "You hadn't introduced yourself to us yet!"two almost identical voices said. "G-Gomen but could you possibly let m-me g-go?" "Awwww Kaoru, we've made our new toy blush!" the rougher voice of the two said "I love shy toys!!! They are so much fun to mess with Hikaru" the one I believed to be named Kaoru said. I whipped around and said with venom dripping from my words "I'll have you know that Chihiro Hitsuyouma is no one's toy!" "Hn" said Hikaru. "Fine we will leave you alone if you win the, 'Which one is Hikaru-kun game!'" they swished around with caps on and I merely sweat dropped. "Now, which one is Hikaru-kun?" I looked at them for a moment. "I hope it isn't cheating but could you both say something, one at a time?" "Uh…. Ok!"they said in unison. "Well, I want to know…… Um….." I turned to a chibi form and rushed about confusedly before Haruhi snapped me out of it. "Thanks Haruhi" "No problem Chihiro" I stood back up and said "One of you at a time, I know you are twins but tell me your star sign!" the one on the right spoke first "Gemini" he had a smoother, gentler voice. "Gemini" piped up the one on the left with a more rigid and devilish tone. I smirked and said "The one on the right is Kaoru and the one on the left is Hikaru, don't bother telling me I'm wrong 'cause at my old school in North Carolina I could tell every set of twins apart by their voices!" I smiled triumphantly at their baffled faces. "No one's ever been able to tell us apart other than Haruhi" they said in unison. I stuck my tongue out and brought my hand up in a peace sign, "that's just the way I roll boys!!"
~Kaoru's P.O.V~
I stood there baffled. Chihiro was able to tell us apart! I felt a warm sensation run throughout my being. I shook my head "wow Chi-chan!" She turned red at the nickname, it was obvious that she was younger than most of the hosts though she didn't look it. "Arigatou Kaoru" she said in a hushed and shy tone, I had to admit she was very cute. Chihiro had waist-length cerulean blue hair that looked like silk, she had gorgeous jade eyes that had such an innocent glint, and her slightly tanned skin completely complimented her baby pink T-shirt and washed out jeans. Her shirt said "You may make fun of me, but it's Hello Kitty all the way!" I chuckled at the little white cat under the phrase. "What are you laughing at?" she asked me. "I just like your shirt" I smiled. A light pink grazed Chi-Chan's cheeks.
~Chihiro's P.O.V~
/Kaoru must have realized that I'm very shy around guys… curse my shy nature!!!/ I looked up and said "hey, wasn't there another one of you here before?" "I think you mean me" a voice from behind sent shivers up my spine. I turned around trying my best not to seem scared "What's your name?" I asked shyly "Kyouya Ootori, it's nice to meet the heir to the largest CD company in America" I smirked "so you've heard of my dad's business" Tamaki sprung up "OF COURSE!! Mommy here knows everything about all students in Ouran" I anime fell. "Mommy?!" I burst out laughing. Kyouya pushed up his glasses "don't make fun Chihiro" I stood back up obviously frightened by the shadow king as I would further refer to him as. "Err….." that was all I could muster. Tamaki had grabbed me and swirled me around and I flushed red, A/N: you see Chihiro is very shy when it comes to guys, even though she grew up mostly around guys. She can't help it! Tamaki looked at her "Awwww my new daughter is adorable!" "D-D-DAUGHTER?!?!?" I screeched. I had accidentally sent Tamaki to his corner of woe. "EEP!!!! T-Tamaki-senpai GOMEN!!!" Tamaki sprung from his corner and engulfed me in a swirling hug. "Tamaki-senpai…. I feel sick" just as Tamaki released me I rushed towards the restroom. The twins sweat dropped. "Wow Tono, you've sure done it this time!"Tamaki simply rushed to the corner of woe. I walked out my face slightly pink from when I rushed out before "G-Gomenasai minna" I was engulfed by the twins and my face turned scarlet red. "Poor Chihiro-chan!" "Ne ne Chi-chan! Would you like to come have cake with me and Usa-chan?" I couldn't help but smile "Of course Hunny-senpai" I allowed the short senior to lead me to a table. I smiled sweetly. "So, why did you wander into the host club anyways?" questioned the normally silent Mori. I blinked a few times then blushed "O-Oh… I was just trying to find a quiet place so I could sing… naturally I looked through the music rooms" I answered shyly. "I wanna hear Chi-chan sing!" chirped Hunny happily. "N-No I c-c-couldn't!!! N-not with so many people here!" "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw!! But I really wanna hear Chi-chan sing!!" he said with a puppy-dog pout. I twitched, how could I say no to that face?! "-sigh- ok Hunny, but it'll be a lullaby 'cause I sing those best" "ok!!" said an obviously excited Hunny. I walked calmly over to a piano and I began to play; little child, be not afraid
though rain pounds harshly against the glass
like an unwanted stranger, there is no danger
I am here tonight
little child, be not afraid
though thunder explodes and lightning flash
illuminates your tear-stained face
I am here tonight
and someday you'll know
that nature is so
the same rain that draws you near me
falls on rivers and land
on forests and sand
makes the beautiful world that you'll see
in the morning
little child, be not afraid
though storm clouds mask your beloved moon
and its candlelight beams, still keep pleasant dreams
I am here tonight
little child, be not afraid
though wind makes creatures of our trees
and their branches to hands, they're not real, understand
and I am here tonight
for you know, once even I was a
little child, and I was afraid
but a gentle someone always came
to dry all my tears, trade sweet sleep for fears
and to give a kiss goodnight
well now I am grown
and these years have shown
that rain's a part of how life goes
but it's dark and it's late
so I'll hold you and wait
'til your frightened eyes do close
and I hope that you'll know that nature is so
the same rain that draws you near me
falls on rivers and land
on forests and sand
makes the beautiful world that you'll see
in the morning
everything's fine in the morning
the rain'll be gone in the morning
but I'll still be here in the morning
I looked over and saw Hunny asleep and I smiled "Kawaii desu ne?" I asked no one in particular. "I would have to agree…" muttered Mori. My eyes widened slightly "Uh… g-gomen" "No, it's quite alright Hitsuyouma-san" I smiled "Please! Call me Chihiro!" I said happily. Mori smirked "Ok Chihiro" "You sing very nicely Chihiro-chan" a gentle voice said
