Hi everyone! This will be a short fill in chapter, so bear with me! I just re-read the Ouran manga (again) and I was inspired. Kyoya is my favorite character in the series, and I love to write him, but I never feel like any of my silly, fangirl ideas do him justice. Until this one!
Just to be clear, this fic is based off of the manga- specifically the English version. I don't know if there are differences from the other versions, but I felt like I should specify just in case! The first conversation (below) takes place during the final episode in the manga. There will be spoilers, so if you plan on reading the manga, or have yet to finish it, I suggest you not read this until you have! That said, if there are any mistakes, oversights, or suggestions you have throughout this story, please message me or comment! I would love to hear any and all feedback- or just to talk about Ouran bc I will never get tired of talking about it!
I hope you enjoy! c:
~Introduction~
In the main ballroom, the Ouran High School Host Club, along with their many customers and friends are gathered for a night of joy, music, dancing, and goodbyes. In honor of the temporary departure of their beloved member, Haruhi Fujioka, the club is hosting a farewell party. On this, her last night at Ouran, Haruhi has revealed her true gender to the student body. To her surprise- many of the girls already knew her secret, along with her new budding romance with Tamaki Suoh- the Host King. Quite surprisingly, the girls are supportive of this relationship, and push the new couple to dance once a waltz begins to play.
"Are you really okay with this?" Hunny asked. Mori's usual flatline lips tipped into a small frown as he looked to the megane. "I've always thought that your feelings for Haruhi are…" the smallest host trailed off, watching the usually calculating Shadow King watching their friends have their first dance as a couple. "But maybe you're the least self-aware of us all?" he asked, looking up at Kyoya.
Kyoya peered down at him. "You think I would be interested in that pint-sized tanuki?" His voice made it sound as though it was ridiculous, but his eyes- try as he might, Hunny never could read his eyes. The blonde nodded, Takashi giving a small grunt in agreement as well. The megane scratched his head for a moment, then gave a small smile.
"I do acknowledge her worth as a person, but she's not my type." there was a short pause, and Hunny's jaw would have hit the floor if he hadn't continued with, "I won't choose anyone who won't serve to benefit the Ohtori family."
"But more importantly," Kyoya's gaze drifted to the dance floor again. His smile grew wider, more genuine, as he watched the twins teasing the idiot lord and dancing around with that pint-sized tanuki. "As I've obtained something infinitely more precious… I have no intention of ever betraying it."
~Afterwards; on the limo ride back to the Haninozuka Estate~
"So, Kyo-chan does love her?" Mitskuni asked his best friend later that night. Takashi nodded solemnly. "But he loves Tama more?" the blonde boy continued.
Mori nodded again. "For now."
Mitskuni's head whipped around to look at him. "Takashi?" he asked quietly.
"Mitskuni, do you truly think Kyoya can go the rest of his life watching his best friend and the woman he loves? Without any repercussions?" Takashi's voice was rough, as if it was a hard thing to even say. And it was. He had watched Kyoya love Haruhi for a year now, and suppress it. He hadn't struggled as of yet- not as Hikaru and Kaoru had. But now, with the closest person in Kyoya's life romantically involved with her? Mori had a feeling it wouldn't be so easy for him in the future.
Hunny's shoulders sank, and he hugged Usa-chan tighter. "No offense, Taka, but..." he looked out the window, sadly, "I hope you're wrong."
Mori grunted in agreement.
