A/N: Dear readers, I just recently watched this series and have absolutely fallen in love. This chapter's summary is that Kyoya has basically disappeared, thanks to his father, and the host club is being temporarily (or otherwise) disbanded. Enjoy!
Kyoya sat at his computer, typing away. Calculating expenses, profits, and everything else that was necessary to keep the club going. It was amazing how carried away Tamaki could get.
I sighed, watching the twins as they creeped Tamaki out. Nothing unusual. Something about them offering to walk me home.
"You're not allowed to walk daddy's little girl home! It is strictly forbidden!" Tamaki was pointing at them and he was looking at them as if they were aliens. In his mind, though, they might have been.
"Says who? You're not the boss of us!"
"Yes I am! So long as you're part of this club I am!"
"Then maybe we'll leave…" The twins smiled, looking at Tamaki.
"You wouldn't…"
"Knock it off. We're starting in 15 minutes." Kyoya had stood up from his table, closing his computer and glancing over at them. The theme was no theme. Tamaki had decided we could all wear our school uniforms and focus completely on charm. Needless to say, the twins had been a little disappointed, but Tamaki didn't mind much. Kyoya agreed to it and I didn't care, so Tamaki was happy.
The 15 minutes passed and girls began coming in, watching and screaming at all the acts. I couldn't help but smile, watching the twins go at it. They don't even look like they're pretending, they're such naturals! Although it did make me wonder, it wasn't my concern.
The club wore on as usual, rotation after rotation. I met some interesting girls, but most of the ones I saw today were regulars. Before I knew it, it was closing time. Past closing time, actually. Why hasn't Kyoya-sempai closed down the club yet? It's 45 minutes past closing…
I turned to the next girl who took a seat with me. She was my next rotation. "So what's your name?"
"Jain."
"Jain. Nice to meet you, Jain! What year are you in?"
"Nice to meet you too, Haruhi! I'm a second year student."
"Oh! Is second year any fun?" I began pouring her some tea and she thanked me.
"Well, it's as fun as school can get! I can't say I would ever trade attending Ouran, though. It's so much fun!"
"I know. This is only my first year and I'm having a great time! Do you have any good friends?"
"Oh yes!" She continued talking, and I listened attentively. I heard the door open behind me and I turned on the couch to see a taller man walking into the host club. He was an adult, wearing glasses and he reminded me of Kyoya. He glanced around the room and before I could ask Tamaki who he was, the girls were being apologized to. Everyone had to leave and they would be compensated tomorrow.
Needless to say, many upset groans went through the air as the girls filed past the man to leave.
"Father. What are you doing here?" Kyoya's voice right behind me, on the other side of the couch, startled me.
"You're late, Kyoya. I suspected you would be here."
"I informed you of where I would be before I left for school this morning."
"We agreed upon a time for you to get home, Kyoya. I thought I was clear."
"With all due respect sir-"
"I lost track of time." Tamaki had tried stepping up for Kyoya, but Kyoya didn't like help. He was a business man. He made others pay him back and expected to pay others back. Therefore, he would not accept the unnecessary help.
"That was extremely irresponsible of you." He walked into the room further, inspecting it. His form was strict and uncaring. "This is what you waste your spare time doing?"
"I wouldn't call it a waste, but yes." Kyoya seemed even more unreadable and emotionless than he usually was. I've never met his father before… He's so strict.
Mr. Ootori walked over to Kyoya, standing in front of him. "Why did you not return home."
"I told you, I lost track of time."
"That's no excuse."
"It's the only one I have-" Kyoya's words were interrupted by a harsh backhand slap across the face.
"Kyoya-" I tried going over to help him but both the twins grabbed my arms, keeping me back.
"Don't bother," Kaoru started.
"you'll make things worse." Hikaru finished. Mr. Ootori remained standing, uncaring. Heck, his son could be crying and he wouldn't care. That's where Kyoya-sempai gets it… I stared in shock.
"Get up." Kyoya rubbed his cheek, picking his glasses up and replacing them on his face. He stood up and his father began going to the door. Kyoya followed, not saying anything to any of us before walking out.
"Was that his dad?" The twins nod at me.
"He's so strict and holds high expectations for Kyoya." The twins spoke together, like one person.
"He doesn't listen to Kyoya that much." Tamaki spoke solemnly, almost blaming himself. Everyone sat in silence for a while. Then, one by one we all started cleaning and leaving. I walked home, thinking about Kyoya. About why his father would smack him so carelessly and about how he just showed up and took him home. He seemed to heartless. It must be a rich-people thing.
I'd never really felt bad for any of the spoiled brats in the host club, but I couldn't help it. I felt bad to Kyoya, having to live a life like that. I wondered if that happened to Kyoya often, since he didn't say anything. Just seeing that simple scene tonight helped answer a good few questions about Kyoya for me.
See? Two could play that game. Kyoya could use all his resources and find out as much as he liked about me, I didn't need the resources. I was observant.
I got home, put myself to bed instantly and half wondered what happened to Kyoya when he got home, but the thought quickly left my mind as sleep overcame me.
The next days passed by monotonously. Kyoya didn't show up for school, which was odd for him. He was so smart, it must have been his fathers doing. Everyone in the host club agreed to it.
"Maybe we should rescue him!" Honey jumped out of his seat, leaving his most recent piece of cake uneaten. Takashi just shook his head, and Honey-sempai cast his eyes to the ground. "We have to help him, right Mori?"
"There might not be anything we can do."
I looked to our great leader who was sitting in a corner, feeling guilty. The twins were trying to console him, but they weren't very good. He just kept planting his mushrooms.
"Boss!" Hikaru, on his right.
"It's not your fault!" Kaoru on his left.
"I should have kept an eye on the time."
"It's just a mistake! Anyone could have made it!"
"But did you see the way Mr. Ootori slapped him? Mommy looked so hurt! You couldn't tell, but I could!" Tamaki was genuinely worried. Heck, I'd never seen him quite like this. Well… not about Kyoya yet.
Both twins sat in silence for a moment before Kaoru spoke. "So… the host club? Are we going to hold meetings still or not?"
"Well… I think without mommy there's no point." Tamaki sat in his corner, hugging his knees. "I'm such a terrible daddy! How could I let this happen?" The twins passed a glance before looking to me for help. I shrugged, no clue really how to help.
"Has anyone tried calling him?" I offered. Everyone in the room simultaneously nodded except me. Great. Feeling bad… now.
"We tried calling but wound up yelling at his dad… and got put on an ignore list for their home phone." The twins smirked together a bit. "And he wont pick up his cell phone.
"Which means Mr. Ootori might have taken it." I put my hands on my lap trying to think. Nobody said much of anything for the rest of the 'meeting'.
A few more days passed and everyone decided it'd be safest if the host club was placed temporarily on the side. Without an accountant -and with Tamaki's spending skills- the club would probably go bankrupt within the month. With that being agreed upon, the announcement went out the next day.
Ouran Academy Host Club temporarily closed.
We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience,
We will inform everyone when it is open for business again.
Thank you for your patience,
You're all wonderful.
Keep it up.
Love,
The King.
Everyone could tell this was going to be a rough time. I had never even noticed how important our shadow king was. He's always so quiet…
Please please please PLEASE rate and review! I definitely want to hear what you're thinking about the first chapter. I usually don't type such short things, but this one turned out short.
As a matter of fact, I've got the first 4 chapters typed already and they're all a little on the short side. Oh well! If you guys like, I'll keep going.
The next chapter will probably be posted Monday, May 16th. Hope you enjoyed!
