Tamaki's new friend? or worst enemy?
I watched as Tamaki began to direct everyone around. He was pretty good at being a leader, but it's just really surprising that anyone would want to follow this guy. Especially that dark haired boy, Kyoya. He was so smart I figured people would prefer to have him as leader. That, and I also knew he knew Haruhi was a female. Partly because he had seen our files, but that didn't mean I necessarily liked him. He was kind of a jerk.
I wonder if I should offer to do something, I thought as he began to settle down in a seat finally. I stood there debating whether or not that would be a good idea. He looked over to me and saw my thoughtful expression. He gestured for me to come closer so we could speak. I stood in front of him and we both seemed to have a little staredown.
"So, you were wondering about possibly doing something for us, weren't you?" He asked smugly.
"Actually I was wondering if I should offer," I replied.
"It really is hard to tell you're deaf," he commented.
"I've had many years of practice, now tell me, what do you want?" I asked, knowing he wanted something.
"I wondered, maybe you'd like to be the girl representative of the host club? Or maybe, you'd like to work here with someone, on a package," he said.
"Explain the package part," I replied.
"A package is what each person here does. Like the twins for example, they go over board with their brotherly love so we call it twincest. Mori is usually quiet so we set him with Honey who is more like a child to them all. Our boy lolita. I am the royal package. Kyoya isn't usually apart of it but he'd have something to do with being smart," he said.
"Oh, ok. But I don't play for that team, I play for the other team. I don't think being a package on my own would be a good idea anyways because they all will talk too fast and all at once. I can only read so much," I said.
"Well, we could make you one with someone else. Haruhi isn't involved in this, yet, he isn't dressed up for it. That's figuratively, now that our designers and staff have gotten him all fixed up he's perfect," he smiled.
"Uh huh. Then what kind of package did you have in mind?" I asked.
He was silent and I knew he didn't have one. "Why don't you watch and learn today?" He suggested.
"Whatever, remember I'm only doing this to keep occupied, not to actually enjoy girls gushing over me," I said.
He smiled and went into one of those long monologues that he was so famous for. I didn't know much of what he was saying but Haruhi happened to be by me as he did this. We both gave each other 'is this guy for real' look. Then we both got that thoughtful look as we began to think of a word that describes him. Perky? Well, yeah, but this isn't right. Annoying? Yes, but that doesn't seem right either. Then we both at the same time hit our fist on our hands.
"I got it," we said in unison and Tamaki got excited, "obnoxious."
Tamaki huttled in the corner with this dark aura around him. The twins came up beside him and started to talk, and Haruhi was apologizing but I no longer cared. I could tell Tamaki didn't like anyone that tested his patience, or his inteligence. Well, too bad. I was going to really test him because that's just who I am. Tamaki would have to learn to deal with me on his own, in about the same way he did Kyoya. Kyoya and I were the same in how we tended to speak to each other. They finally got Tamaki calm and I looked at him.
"Hey Tamaki, I know what I can do," I said as an idea hit me.
"What?" He asked.
"I can work with one of you and it can be a one-sided love. Like someone here has a crush on me but I just let them do things for me instead of turning them away completely, just to be nice," I said.
"Sure, but there's no single-" he stopped as realization dawned on him.
"I didn't do it on purpose but yes, you are the only ideal person right now," I said.
He was silent for a moment the regain his composure, "very well then, but you must do as I say."
"Whatever, you talk a lot, you're very easy to get confused by," I said suddenly.
He was back in his corner. Haruhi escorted me away while warning me against saying those things here, and she had me sit on a couch by myself. I didn't mind though. I enjoyed the time of solitude. Like Haruhi I didn't really like big crowds, or being in a public place too much. I needed to spend some time alone privately. It's always good for you.
I didn't even realize when Tamaki sat on the other side of the couch with me. Then club started and I barely noticed them as well, but they sure noticed me. Unfortunately I had a lot of inheritance that was emergency only. I couldn't use it to pay $3000 for my uniform, but I still wore something that looked feminine. My hair was also worn long and not short like Haruhi to make it difficult to tell. Tamaki did pay a lot of attention to Haruhi, and clearly it made one girl angry. But then he turned his attention on me and ticked her off even more.
He smiled at me, "and who might you be, my sweet?" He asked me.
"My name is Celesta," I said as he kissed my hand tenderly.
He looked at me, "that is a beautiful name."
"Thank you, Tamaki," I said.
"It is my understanding that you are deaf, right?" he asked.
"Completely, and it's not an easy subject, would you mind?" I asked calmly.
"Of course, I apologize, I shouldn't have asked," he said.
"It's alright," I said.
We continued to have a sweet conversation, something like a guy who was head over heels for someone but wasn't recieving the same emotions back, that stuff. By the way he smiled I knew the others were loving the act. The sad part was when he looked at this prissy looking girl, and I just looked to see what he was looking at. She was laughing obviously, and then she mentioned my parents and I couldn't bare to read the rest. That's when Tamaki called for a break, he turned to me with slight worry etching his features.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
"I'm fine, will you excuse me?" I said and got up.
I went to the pile where Haruhi and I had left our stuff, but mine was missing. I needed a walk to clear my head anyways so I went searching for my stuff. I was in a hallway that had windows that showed the fountain. That girl showed again, but rather than talk she handed me a note then left with a smug look. I opened it and began to read. 'I never knew the host club was allowing murderers in their ranks. Anyways, don't get too use to the way Tamaki is treating you, you're the new girl. He does that to all new girls, then when they're feeling welcome he gets bored and stops caring like he use to. You won't be the center of his attention forever.' It said. I felt myself getting angry, not I cared much about THAT. I looked outside and saw my stuff in the fountain. I rushed to get it while around the corner you can see her watching me and giggling.
Tamaki
I checked the time. I wasn't very worried about her, I mean, she was so mean and rude. I should be use to it though, my best friend Kyoya could be just as cruel too. But his was usually obvious, he didn't seem to be so, intentional. Anyways I was wondering where she might be because of how popular this idea was. Everyone, or seemingly, enjoyed it. I was about to walk out to search when she spoke up.
"That new, pet of yours isn't a very healthy pet for you Tamaki, I'd watch my back," she said.
I ignored her and went looking. Of course this didn't stop me from wondering what had she meant. Watch my back for what? Sure that girl had an attitude and a mouth, but she looked so small and frail how could she possibly hurt anyone? She was the one who needed to watch her back. Not that I would threaten her though. And a healthy pet? Exactly what was that girl trying to get through. Was she jealous? My thoughts ended when I saw her in the fountain. What is that idiot doing, you can't swim in the fountain. It wasn't until I got out there and was standing in front of her that I realized what had happened.
We said nothing as I got in and helped her. I don't think she realized I was even here while we where in the fountain. She never looked up, never said a word, not even a glance or sound to acknowledge me. Then when everything was out she straightened and pause at the sight of me helping her. We stared at each other until I spoke.
"How did all your stuff get out here?" I asked.
She shook her head, "I don't know, just let it go. I appreciate the help Tamaki," she said and grabbed it all and started walking back inside where Kyoya had towels at the ready.
I followed her inside the school and grabbed a towel. For now I didn't push her, but I did intend to find out. Bullying was not tolerated amongst the host club. Sure we tease each other a lot, but we always mean it playfully. Never have we intentionally tried to hurt someone. We loved to joke around, and we were good at it.
Haruhi
After Celesta came back things preceded as usual. Or what I guessed was normal. I was amazing everyone, like when I bought coffee, Celesta was the only one who didn't care that it was commoners. Everything seemed fine until Celesta went to the bathroom. Ok, so everything was fine until she came back. Not when she left, or while she was gone. Then that girl who'd given her a hard time earlier stood as she was coming back and ended up they both tripped, but Celesta was leaning over her, and she was screaming.
"Someone help! She's a murderer! She's going to kill me!" She said.
"Wait-" I was about to help them up when they splashed all three of us with water.
Tamaki and the other hosts seemed mad as he said, "that is quite enough ma'am. No matter what you think, Celesta wouldn't hurt anyone. You merely tripped her and made it look like she did it on purpose. I'll bet you threw her stuff in the fountain, didn't you?" he questioned as he kneeled to her level.
She started to tear up, "yes, Tamaki, I did. But I was only doing it to prot-" he cuts her off.
"To protect me from a small, harmless, deaf girl. I think, considering your actions that you should be banished from the host club," he said and grabbed Celesta's elbow to help her up. He tried to help the other girl but she ran from the room.
Tamaki let this sink in, that this was the penalty for anyone who acted against another host. Then Tamaki smiled at us, "Ok you two, let's get you changed."
They went through their clothes and found they only had two girl's uniforms for us. Well to them it was ok with Celesta, well, to everyone but Tamaki. He was alone in the thought that I am male. Then he was rushing me to hurry up and opened the curtain to the changing room. Then he let it fall. I heard Celesta come out and say something to the other hosts, but thought nothing of it.
Tamaki
I looked at Kyoya, "what was the murder thing about?"
"When Celesta was 9 she was considered to be the murderer of her parents. They found it suspicious that she remembered how they died, but not who did it. They didn't have enough proof though," he said.
"That's sad, but scary," I said.
Celesta
I sat on one of the couches set up by a window. I just wanted to go home now. I didn't want to be stared at, or pointed at. I was a human, not a freak show at a carnival. I was a person. Maybe I had more sadness than most at my age, but I got through it. I couldn't just sit around moping because everyone thought me a killer. Then Tamaki came in and starting talking to me. He said something a little hurtful so in return I snapped.
"I didn't ask for this Tamaki. Imagine how it feels to be scared because the person who killed your family is still out there. Or scared because you don't know why you don't remember. Living with the details of the night and dreaming about it numerous times," was what I said.
He seemed struck by what I said. But not because I had hurt him, but he realized what he had said was wrong. How much he sounded like everyone else. He apologized then ran out of the room like a crying girl. Kyoya followed him quietly to comfort him. I said nothing until Haruhi came towards me.
"I didn't intend to make him sad," I said.
"Then let's go find him," she said.
I followed her around the school quietly. We had no clue where to look so at some point she pulled out her phone and texted someone. It took a few minutes for the reply to come. Once it did we stopped to read it then we went towards the exact boys room it pointed to. We stopped outside and Haruhi knocked. She talked to Tamaki and Kyoya back and forth. Tamaki mostly, but at some point I knew at some point he said something along the lines of 'I said something I shouldn't have and I'm feeling sorry for myself'. I decided to speak on my own.
"Tamaki, get out of that bathroom stall. Wash your face. Stop crying. And come out here to talk to me," I said and knew a stunned silence followed. A few minutes later he came out.
"Alright Tamaki. We need to talk," I said.
He sniffed, "about what?"
"What you said, look, it was very hurtful. I know you judged me before you really talked to me. That's why you're crying. You have been bullied too, and now you're feeling terrible because you feel like you've done to someone what once was done to you," I said.
Tamaki stared in shock at me.
Kyoya whispers to Haruhi, "is she pretending to be deaf?"
Haruhi answers, "no, she's able to sense emotions better because she can't hear."
"Yes, I know, that's weird that I know that when I can't hear. I'm different. I know we were both out of line today. I judged you earlier too, and I was wrong. You are obnoxious, but you care about other's feelings. You never want to hurt anyone, and try to see the good in everyone," I said.
He nodded, "no one else will do it."
I nodded, "that's a good point. So let's forget what happened and start over. Sound good?" I looked at him sincerely.
(Review and tell meif you like it. I'm sorry my memory sucks so I can't remember how it went. We've rped this 3 times already, this is a mix between 1 and 2 so it's all complicated.)