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I stared at the blond in front of me. My face went from blank to uncertainty. I slowly scooted back in my seat to give him a full examination. He was staring intensely for my answer and that was scaring me.
I tried to think of something to say. "Tamaki...why would you ask me that?"
He saw my disposition and quickly went to fix it. "Wait, I didn't mean it that way!" He threw his hands up in a dramatic motion.
I felt relieved, but confused at the same time. "How exactly was I suppose to take it then?"
"I didn't mean intimately." He insisted. "I'm simply trying to clarify something."
I raised my brow. "...clarify what?"
He glanced away from me with a blush. "I'll tell you if you answer my question."
I was nervous again.
Then I had to think. Have I ever actually wanted to? I'm pretty sure I haven't thought of kissing anyone else besides Mitsukuni. I looked back at him. "Um...no?" I sounded like I was questioning myself. I've never wanted to, have I?
He slumped down in his seat and went into depression mode. "I see." Why is this so important to him?
I hesitantly touched his shoulder. "Hey, why does it matter?"
He was quiet a moment before looking back up to me. "Well, as you know I am Haruhi's father."
So this was about Haruhi. Ok, because I was scared for a moment. "...yeah." Even after all this time he's still in daddy mode. I was hoping after sometime he would at least realize his feelings for her if not acknowledge them.
"And as her father, I'm suppose to take care of her and be there, right?" He asked in an uncertain tone.
"Right?" I nodded though I was still unsure where he was headed with this.
"So why is it that every time I'm near her I feel as if I want to do things that fathers shouldn't" He paused "...like kiss her?"
I would have cheered right then and there if he didn't seem so confused with himself. Then I blinked. Is that why he asked me? "So is that why you wanted to know if I ever wanted to kiss you?"
He nodded. "I mean since you are my 'sister' I assume the same affections for her would be for you." He paled in thought. "Am I a pervert?!" He asked fearfully.
I shook my head in a panic. "N-No Tamaki of course not...your just...you." Gosh, I am horrible at comforting people. Of course all of this would be easy to deal with if he would just realized his feelings. But noooo that's never an option. It always has to be difficult and complicated. I wish the 'I like Haruhi' button would just turn on in his brain.
But the problem is nothing ever goes as planned. If I pressed him on the matter I feel as if this wouldn't go anywhere. He would freak out and have a mental break down. "I just don't understand." He mumbled.
I sighed. "I promise you're not a pervert, Tamaki." He looked at me and I raised my brow. "You alright?" He looked a bit ill. I touched his forehead. He was warm.
"I feel a little under the weather." He said. "But I'm sure I'll be fine."
I nodded. "Your just thinking about this to much, that's all...why don't we go to the cafeteria? I'm sure everyone's waiting for you." He nodded and stood up along with me.
I sighed. Looks like realization will have to come at another time.
*Break*
When the bell rang Stephanie got out of her seat and headed for the door. She was positive it was the lunch bell, but wasn't exactly sure where to go. "Stephanie!" She turned around to see Satoshi jogging up to her. "Where are you headed?"
"To the cafeteria, though I'm not quite sure which direction that is." She said.
He grinned. "You want me to show you?"
"Yes, if it isn't any trouble." She smiled. She had to admit that she liked this boy.
"It's no trouble at all, follow me." He said as they walked down the hall.
She turned to him. "So why is it that you know the academy so well when you are a first year like myself?"
He turned to her. "Well I came up here sometimes to see my brother and cousin, so I know the area pretty well."
"Your cousin?" She asked.
"Yeah he graduated a couple of months ago. He was friends with your brother. Mitsukuni."
She stared at him. "I see."
They turned a corner only to be met with her sister and an unfamiliar boy. "Ana."
"Stephanie."
"Wow, there's two of you?" Satoshi asked. "You didn't tell me you had a twin sister."
"It didn't come up." Stephanie said.
Satoshi looked over to the unknown boy. "Chika you made a new friend."
So they knew each other? "No, she forced me to go with her."
Ana rolled her eyes. "I did not. I only asked you if you could show me where the cafeteria was. It was a yes or no question. You could have said no."
"..."
Stephanie looked at the boy and saw something familiar. From all the strange coincidences she was willing to gamble her chances of being right. "Excuse me." The boy looked up at her. "Are you in any relation to the Haninozuka's?"
"Yes I'm Yasuchika Haninozuka." She smiled.
Ana spoke up. "He's Honeys younger brother."
So many coincidences.
"Yes, he's my brother." He said in a bit of an annoyed tone. It didn't seem like he appreciated that he was in relation to the older Haninozuka. Either that or he's been asked this many times.
"Well the cafeteria is actually right there." Satoshi said, changing the subject. He pointed to the door all the way at the end of the hall.
"You are not coming?" Stephanie asked. Since he came all the over here she assumed he was.
He shook his head. "I just wanted to show you where it was. Didn't want you getting lost on your first day." He grinned.
She smiled back. "No, of course not."
"What about you Chika?" Ana asked.
"No, you forced me down here." He said.
"Again, I did not. You came here with me on your own accord." She said.
He turned to Satoshi and walked over to him. "I'm still not going."
"Fine." She pouted. "Bye." He started to walk down the opposite hall.
"See ya later, Stephanie." Satoshi said.
She waved with a smile. When they were gone both girl turned around as they moved toward the cafeteria. "I like them."
"I don't think Chika likes me." Ana said with a sigh. "...its cool though."
Stephanie didn't say anything.
"Hey Ana, Stephanie." Someone said. They turned around in unison to see two people walking down the hallway in their direction. Ana's sad demeanor left when she saw who it was. She skipped over to them with Stephanie walking calmly behind her.
"Rinny the Pooh!" She said. She liked giving them nicknames.
Rin sweat-dropped. "I haven't seen you two in a long time."
"It's nice to see you." Stephanie said with a smile.
"You too." She said, returning the smile.
"How ya doin'...Kyoya." Ana said. She was smart enough not to go and give him an absurd nickname.
He gave a straight smile. "Hello, it's been a while hasn't it."
"Thank you for giving us the opportunity to come here." Stephanie said.
"It was no trouble at all." He said as they started to walk. She glanced back. Ana was talking to Rin. "Are you joining the karate club?"
"Of course." She answered. "Is it not what we came for?"
He glanced at her and smiled. "Yes, yes it is, though you are aware that there is no female team. Your sister hasn't been given any trouble only because her gender being hidden."
"I will not allow something like that to prevent me from pursuing any further, Kyoya" She said, looking him in the eyes. "You allowed me the opportunity so I am taking it."
He blinked at her before turning forward with a smile. "Just verifying something."
'Interesting.' He though to himself.
*Kris POV*
I turned to my silent host king. "Are you sure you'll be alright?"
He nodded giving a full smile though his cheeks were still flushed. "Of course I will. What kind of man would I be if I couldn't shake off a simple head cold?"
I smiled. "A normal one?" But I suppose normal isn't acceptable here. We walked into the cafeteria. I searched around for Kyoya and Rin only to see them sitting with Ana and Stephanie. We moved over to them. "Hey guys."
Ana turned around with a grin. "Kristy guess what!"
I raised my brow. "What?"
"Honey's younger brother is in my class."
"And Mori's is in mine." Stephanie added.
I blinked. Well that's a big coincidence. "Really?"
"Yeah except he's nothing like him." Ana sighed. "He's all serious and stuff."
I sat down and looked around. "Wait, so where is Haruhi and the twins?"
Rin shrugged. "I'm not sure I didn't see them while we were walking down here."
"So those devils are alone with my Haruhi?" Tamaki asked
"Tamaki you don't know that." Kyoya said. Of course it was probably true.
"Just calm down." I said lightly, knowing that he was going to cause himself more damage worrying over it. He sat back and mumbled something to himself. Just as I turned around, Kaoru was standing in front of me. "Oh, hey Kaoru." I glanced behind him to see if anyone else was coming.
He saw where my eyes were directed and said. "If you're looking for Haruhi and Hikaru they're in the library."
I blinked. "Why?" It was only the first day of school. What could they possibly have to do right now? But then again this was Haruhi getting ahead on who knows what. Though that didn't explain why Hikaru was there.
"Haruhi was researching somethings and 'we' wanted to come." He said.
"So why did you leave?" Rin asked. I glanced over to her she looked curious, but there was something else behind it.
He shrugged. "I wanted to come here. They seemed fine. So I wouldn't count on them coming to lunch."
"Oh." Is all she said. She was quiet for a moment her glasses gleamed and I couldn't see her eyes. She looked up with a firm smile. "Well it will be quiet here. Thank goodness, I wanted a peaceful first day anyway."
"...yeah." I said as Kaoru glanced over at me. Somehow I feel like she's actually bothered by this, but I'm going to keep that to myself. I suddenly felt a hand plant its self on my head. I turned around slowly to see a raven haired boy with a wide grin.
I blinked. "Hey Kagura."
"Kris my man how 'er you doin'?" What is he here?
"Fine I guess."
He did a look over our table and saw my sisters. "Hey, its you guys."
"Yeah it's us." Ana said.
"Decided to Ouran now, hm?"
"We just couldn't stay away." She said with a smile.
"From me?" He asked in a flirty tone. Oh dear god.
"Kagura what's up?" I asked, shaking his hand off of my head.
He scratched his head. "Well we have a meeting today."
I tilted my head. "A meeting?"
He nodded. "Yeah a meeting. Were making an introduction to all the newbies and such." I didn't know that. Well of course I wouldn't. Last year I came to the school three weeks late. "Just thought I'd let you know. Mako-chan was bugging about it earlier."
"Thanks." I said.
He grinned and turned. "Well see ya then." He glanced to Rin and winked. "Bye Mazaki."
She blinked at him and blushed a bit. "Oh bye...Yamaboshi."
Kagura is such a flirt.
I watched him go then my eyes widened. A meeting? Mitsukuni was coming to the host club today. Who knows how longs it's going to take. Will I still be able to see him? Probably not. I sighed. Suddenly the bell rang and I realized that I hadn't eaten. Oh well I wasn't hungry anyway. I stood up from my seat.
"Well we'd better head back to class."
"Mmhm." Rin said as she walked around me.
I raised my brow. "Is there something wrong?"
She lifted her glasses and smiled. "No, of course not. Why do you ask?"
"...no reason." I said. There was something bothering her and I think that something is 'Hikaru'.
We walked out of the cafeteria and started down the hallway. "I'm going to head to class." Rin said.
I glanced to her. "Alright..."
"Were going this way then." Stephanie said as Ana came up beside her.
"See ya guys later." I said waving.
"Bye Koala bear." Ana said grinning at the ginger.
"Bye." He said. When they left he sighed.
I turned to him. "She's not going to stop you know."
"It's not her. I've just never been given a nickname." He said.
I stared at him. "Really? So devils and doppelgänger don't count?" He smirked
"Your funny." He said. "But no, I've never had another name besides my own."
"Well I'm sure lots of people don't have one."
"Really piglet, oh sorry Kris, no wait Kristal-"
"Ok, ok. I get it." I said. I guess since he only had his brother, he didn't have friends to give him one. "Well you have one now." I joked.
"Yeah...Koala bear." He said. The way he said it made me laugh. He smiled at me.
"So why did you really leave those two alone?" I asked.
"Hikaru was to busy talking to Haruhi. I didn't have much input so I decided to go to lunch." Translation: he was the third wheel.
"Did you see how that bothered Rin though?" I asked.
"I did." He sighed. "I think everybody just needs to realize their feelings so life can move forward."
I nodded. "Definitely." High school doesn't have to be as dramatic as we make it out to be...I lied. We're teenagers, everything is made to be a soap opera at our age. When we reached the end of the hall I turned to him and smiled. "Well I guess I'll see you later, but I'm not sure how long this meeting is."
"It's fine." He said.
"Catch you later." I said as I walked away. Unknown to me Kaoru stared back at me as I walked down the hallway. He sighed and turned around.
*After school*
I ambled down the hall toward the kendo room. When I reached the room I was surprised to see so many new people. Most of them looked like first years. Some looked overly confidence, others appeared as if they were lost.
"Amazon hey!" I turned to see Kyo.
I smiled. He hadn't grown an inch, but he definitely did look more mature. "Hi Kyo, how does it feel to be a second year?"
"Awesome!" He grinned. "I'm finally gonna get the respect I deserve."
"You have to reach it first." Someone said. The boys laughed.
"Alright who said that? Quit hiding like a coward!" Kyo went off into the crowd of boys. I shook my head, maybe he hasn't matured.
Kagura came up beside me. "A big turn out, right?"
I nodded. "Yeah a much bigger team than last year."
"That's not to say that all of them are joining." I glanced over to Makoto. "Hello Carson."
I smiled. "Hey Makoto."
"Mako-chan what did I say about being so formal? We've known each other long enough." Kagura said.
"And I know what I've told you Yamaboshi." Makoto countered.
He shrugged. "Whatever keeps you afloat." He looked around. "I guess we better get these guys settled, hm?"
I nodded. "Yeah." He stared at me. "What?"
"Well go ahead." My eyes widened.
"M-Me?"
"Yeah you." He said. "Come on." He pushed me forward lightly. I looked at the boys in front of me.
"U-Um can I get your attention." I said, but they weren't listening. I took a deep breath. "Excuse me!" My voice cracked under the pressure. They all stopped and turned to me. My heart was beating a mile a minute. Ugh, I hate you Kagura. "I-If I could have your attention. I t-think we need to have some order here. Can I have all the first years s-sit in the front all the seconds in the middle and thirds in the back. T-Thank you."
They all stared at me then each other. I saw someone familiar move first. Satoshi went and sat down in the front row. He grinned at me and I gave him a grateful smile. The others moved in his lead. After all of them were seated they stared at me. I glanced to Kagura on what to do next. He nodded his head for me to go on. What was I suppose to say?
"S-So how many of you have actually played kendo before?" Three-fourths of them raised their hands. "Well alright, um my name is Kris Carson. I'm a third year here...I've played for five years. I-I think it's great that all of you have an interest in kendo..." I glanced to Kagura again.
He stood up and walked up beside me. "My name is Kagura Yamaboshi I'm a third year too. I've been playing to long for me to remember." Some of them chuckled. "I think the first order of business is picking the new captain. Does anyone disagree?" No one spoke. "Well alright then since I am a senior and have more of right then any of you." He paused. Kagura would make a good captain."I nominate Kris Carson."
I turned to him with wide eyes and my mouth fell open. I wanted to shake my head, but he quickly put a hand on the back of my neck stopping me. I went to speak, "You-"
"Just look at 'em. For all of you that don't know he beat our tie at the tournament last year and got us the win." But Mori had the last match. I only broke the tie!
"Kagura-"
"He has my vote." He said with a smile.
"Mine too!" Kyo said. No Kyo SHUT UP!
"Mine as well." Makoto said. Not you too.
"Make that four!" Satoshi chimed. No, why, why, why?!
"Well?" Kagura asked the rest of the group. "Aye or nay?"
"Aye." They said.
"And the aye's have it." He said.
"Nay." One boy said. They all turned to him. He had a frown on his face.
"And you would be who exactly?" Makoto said, crossing his arms.
"Hideo Katashi."
Kagura glanced at him. "Well Katashi what seems to be the problem?"
"I've heard of him and I don't approve. He's a girlish commoner that's the problem! I won't stand to be led by someone beneath me."
That hurt.
"Well you can leave." Kyo said.
"Disrespect isn't tolerated here and as far as I'm concerned you're the only low being in the room I see." Makoto said.
He stood up abruptly. "I knew I should have gone out for football instead of this ridiculous hovel." He looked back and two other boys got up with him. They looked unsure, but followed after him. "Have fun with your commoner captain."
I held my arm and stared at the floor. "Have fun gettin' tackled!" Kyo said in anger. "Hope it hurts!"
"Anyone else have a problem?" Kagura said in a bit more annoyed tone now. No one said anything. "Good. Next order of business. Kris?" I looked up at them and tried to hold in my sigh.
"W-Well practice consists of..."
After we finished I waited until everyone left and I pulled Kagura aside. "Why would you do this?"
"What?" He asked innocently.
"You know exactly what you did!" I whispered harshly. "Why. Did. You. Make. Me. Captain!"
"Because everyone thinks you deserve it, that's why."
"No they don't, didn't you see that kid? I'm the commoner captain." I said weakly. "He didn't want to be led by someone beneath him..."
"Well he's not on this team." He said firmly.
"Why didn't you become captain your stronger and more qualified than I am." I said.
"Kris, it has nothing to do with strength." He said. I looked up at him. "You're a likable person. Your courageous and passionate about the sport. That little stunt you pulled last year certainly proved it. Your not afraid to take instruction. That's who I want representing our school. Plus I hate responsibility. It's more trouble than it's worth."
I sweat-dropped Then why make me take it? "I just..."
"Just think it through, alright?" He insisted. "If not then I'll take it if it bothers you that much."
I felt like a jerk for complaining about having such an important position, but can I really be a leader? I nodded. "Ok."
He rubbed my head. "I'll see you tomorrow." He said as he walked off.
"Alright." I went to go pick up my bag and saw that it wasn't there. I panicked a bit.
"Looking for this?" I turned around and sighed in relief when it was Satoshi. "Someone almost stepped on it earlier so I moved it. Hope you don't mind."
I shook my head. "No it's fine. Thank you." I smiled at him. I took it from him and shuffled.
"Listen I think you'll make a great captain." He said. I didn't say anything. "I'm sure my brother would have approved. He said you were talented."
I looked at him. "He talked about me?"
"A little, but I know he thought you were good. So don't listen to what anyone else says. I'm behind you too." He grinned.
I wasn't sure exactly how to feel. "U-Um thank you."
"Sure thing." He blinked. "Well I'd better go."
"Yeah me too." He waved to me. I turned around and walked toward the exit. I looked out the window to the clock. It was a good thirty minutes after club was suppose to end. I sighed. The one day the Mitsukuni is here and I don't even get to see him. I had mixed emotions at the moment. I jumped when I heard a ringing sound. I realized that it was my phone. I really need to become more accustom to technology.
I opened it. "Um hello?'
I jumped again when I heard who it was."K-chan~"
"Hey Mitsukuni." I said, starting to smile.
"Did you get my message yesterday? I said I was coming to the host club today."
"No actually, Kyoya told me sorry. I had a meeting."
"A meeting?"
"For the new people joining the club and actually...I'm the captain."
"K-chan that's great! We should celebrate!"
I was quiet. "I'm sorry I couldn't come."
"Oh!" He sounded excited.
I blinked. "W-What was that?"
"It's nothing." He paused. "Honestly K-chan, I just wanted to be alone with you."
I blushed. "Oh..." I started to walk again.
"Stay where you are."
I raised my brow. "Why?"
"So I can hug you silly."
I was about to question him when I suddenly felt someone jump on me and I fell to the ground. "Wha-" I turned and saw that it was Mitsukuni.
"Surprise!" He giggled.
"How did you-"
"They told me that you weren't going to be there so I waited for you." He said.
"So everyone else is-"
"Gone." He gave me a flowery smile. "I think it's great that your captain K-chan."
I sighed. "Yeah."
"What's wrong?" He asked.
"It's nothing...I just don't know if I can take on that kind of responsibility."
"I think you can do it!" He said. "I believe in you."
"Thanks." I said, twisting the bottom of my braid. I turned to him. "You know I-" I was cut off by his lips on mine. He pulled me forward until it was hard for me to breathe.
We separated as he spoke "I don't have a present for you so was this alright as a substitute?" He tilted his head.
I blushed. "Yes."
He smiled. "So is that all you want then?"
Why did have to ask questions like that already knowing my answer? I hadn't seen him in a while so...
"No." I said, averting my eyes trying to hide my blush.
His flowery smile grew. "Good, me either." He pulled up my chin and moved closer again. "Congratulations."
"Thank you." I whispered. He made my chaotic day alright in the end.
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