Kaorus POV
My eyes drooped for what seemed like the hundredth time this period. The teacher was going on about something I wasn't paying attention to, for all I knew he was talking about final exams and I could be missing vital information, and yet I couldn't care less. If I missed anything important I could always ask Hikaru, or Haruhi. I glanced sideways and saw Haruhi paying attention to every word the teacher was saying, taking notes every few seconds. Next to her, Hikaru looked just as bored as I was. He twirled his pencil in his hand and his mind seemed to be else where. I turned my attention back to the teacher who seemed to be finishing up his lecture, and sure enough as soon as he finished talking the bell rang. I gathered my belongings and walked over to Hikaru who was trying to shove his text book into his already full bag.
"I don't think it's going to fit Hikaru." Haruhi said as she watched Hikaru struggle.
"I got it in last night." He grunted. He was on top the bag now, putting all his weight on the book.
"I don't think it's going in." I informed. Hikarus face was red from effort and probably anger, sincec his book wouldn't go in his bag. "C'mon Hikaru, we're going to be late to the host club. Just carry it." I said, shoving my hands into my pockets. Haruhi had already left and the only ones in the class was the teacher, the class rep. Hikaru gave one last attempt on the book before sighing in defeat.
We walked to the Third music room hurriedly and managed to get there three minutes before club started. The club didn't have a theme for today so Hikaru and I sat in our usual seats waiting for our customers to arrive, laughing to ourselfs as the boss made another futile attempt to make Haruhi happy but only recieved the cold shoulder, causing him to go in his emo corner. The club was running smoothly, Hikaru and I were putting on one of our 'Brotherly Love' acts that invovled me 'accidently' cutting my finger and Hikaru putting it in his mouth telling me to be more careful. The girls were squealing at this, some looked like they were about to faint. I was about to add on to their heart attacks when Kyoya came over and interupted our performance.
"Kaoru, that young lady over there has reqeusted your presence." Kyoya stated, gesturring oveer to a girl with long blonde hair, sitting by herself on a couch on the opposite side of the room.
"Just Kaoru? Doesn't she know that we're a team?" Hikaru asked, his arm hooking itself around my shoulders. Kyoya pushed his glasses up, and a glare shined off the lenses.
"Yes well she specifically asked for Kaoru Hitachiin, and since our goal is to make people happy I suggest you head over kaoru." I sighed and Hikaru pouted.
"Fine." I said getting up from my spot next to Hikaru. "I'll be back when we're done Hikaru." And with that said I walked over to the girl who had reqeusted me.
She was a pretty girl with long blonde and big brown eyes. She sat elegantly as she watched me come over and sit next to her. I've never delt with a customer by myself before, but I've watched Tamaki enough to get the general idea on how to act. I place my index finger under her chin and gently turned her face toward mine so that we were inches apart. Her face turned pink, but it wasn't the crimson I was hopping for. "So what do I oh the pleasure of making your aquantice princess?" I breathed out, putting on my best Tamaki act. I small smirk played across her lips.
"I came here to talk business Kaoru." She said. I released her face and my eyes widene, taken a'back. What girl in her right mind comes here, to a host club, to talk buissness? I regained my composure and looked at her warily.
"Um, ok then."
"To start my name is Kikyo Haruno. My father is a CEO of a major fashion company, and I believe your mother is in the fashion industry correct?" I nodded not knowing where this was going. "Well my father, as a successful buissness man, likes expanding his buissness. So he has decided that I, his only daughter, would marry the oldest son of the famous fashion desighner Yuzuha Hitachiin, and if I'm not mistaken that would be Hikaru." I stared at her not believing what she just said. She was going to marry Hikaru? Did Hikaru know about this? Why was she telling ME this? My head started to hurt from all the qeustions going through my mind. She didn't say anything and I could tell she was waiting for me to reply. After a moment I found my voice.
"What? Does my mom know this? Does Hikaru know this? Why the hell are telling me this, shouldn't you be talking to Hikaru now instead of me?" I asked, all my qeustions flowing out in one big rush. She wasn't phased though.
"I'm talking to you because I have a deal for you. The engagement isn't official until I sign the agreement contract, but if you agree to my deal I won't sign anything."
"Whats the deal?" I asked warily, a bad feeling swirling in my gut.
"Its simple really, I won't sign the papers if you, Kaoru Hitachiin, become mine." She said, smirking as if she were enjoying this. I stared at her not knowing how to react. She wants me to become hers? What did she mean by that? I tried to think about something to say to her that would express my confusion, but the only thing that came out was, "Wha-huh?" That wasn't exactly what I wanted to say, but she answered anyway. "I want you to be mine, as in my devoted boyfriend." I stared at her as if she were crazy. "I'll give you tonight to think about it. Tomorrow I expect your answer. Remember Kaoru, if you don't become mine, Hikaru will." And with that said she got up and left.
The rest of host club went by in a blur. After Kikyo had left I had returned to Hikaru, who was chatting with the girls. He looked at me when I sat down and I faked a smile. Their was no reason to make Hikaru worry. We continued our normal routines, but I wasn't into it. My mind was still on the conversation I had with Kikyo. Hikaru would occasionally glance at me from the corner of his eyes and I knew he noticed my lack of performance. When host club ended he didn't say anything, but durring the car ride home he spoke.
"Is something the matter Kaoru? You've been out of it ever since you talked to that girl." He asked, a concerned expression on his face. I put on a fake smile.
"I'm fine, just a little tired is all." I hated that I had to lie to Hikaru, but I didn't want to worry him. He looked like he wanted to say something, but remained silent the rest of the car ride home.
When we finally arrived home I didn't feel like eating so I just went strait to mine and Hikarus room. While Hikaru ate dinner I got ready for bed, taking a quick shower and changing into my pajamas. It was only 8:30pm by the time I finshed getting ready for bed. When I walked into our room Hikaru was sitting on our bed, flipping through a book. He gave me a look.
"Skipping out on dinner tonight?" He asked, turning his attention back to his book. I just shrugged and slid into bed next to him. After a couple of minutes of silence Hikaru spoke. "Kaoru are you sure your ok? I don't think you've skipped dinner before, are you sick or something?" I shook my head.
"No, I'm just not hungry. You don't have to worry Hikaru." I reassured him. It wasn't exactly a lie, I really wasn't hungry, but I still felt bad for keeping Hikaru in the dark. Hikaru gave me an unsure look before sighing.
"Fine. I'm going to take a shower." He put his book on the nightstand and left for the bathroom. I knew he was upset with me, but I would just have to deal with it. I reached across the bed and turned off the lamp. The room was immediately filled with darkness. I laid back down closing my eyes and began to think. I didn't like the idea of Hikaru being part of an arranged marriage, especially to someone he doesn't even know. I knew Hikaru was in love with Haruhi and I didn't want anything to get in the way of his feelings for her, thats why I didnt go after her, to give Hikaru a chance to expand his world. But if he was forced into a marriage he didn't want, he would become more closed off to the world and wouldn't be able to find true love. But what about me? If I were to become Kikyos boyfriend would I ever find true love? Kikyo never said anything about me marrying her, but I had the feeling if it ever came up I wouldn't have a choice. Did I really want to sacrifice my happiness to keep Hikarus safe? I heard the bedroom door open and a couple of seconds later I felt Hikaru slide into bed next me. He snuggled himself in next to me, and a couple of seconds later I heard his soft, even breathing and knew he was alseep. Would he be able to sleep like this if he was sent away to marry some girl? Would he adapt to a life of lying in a bed with a girl he barely knew? No. He wouldn't. I know he wouldn't. I opened my eyes and looked a t Hikaru, my mind made up. I had my answer.
The next morning at school I found Kikyo in the courtyard. I walked up to her and she looked up at me expectantly.
"Have you come with an answer?" She asked, and I nodded.
"Yes. I agree to your terms." She smiled and I knew that from here on out my life would be a living hell.
