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I Don't Want To Be Found
I didn't want to go to school the next day, but I knew that I needed to. So I went.
Walking into the giant building I tried not to hide behind my brother as much, I knew he had no problem with the looks others gave us. But I was a little embarrassed. Plus, if I continued to hide, people would start to catch on that I wasn't a boy.
I walked alongside Toby as we headed to our classroom. We were almost to the classroom when two girls wearing those hideous dresses came in our path.
One with blonde hair giggled, while the brunet smiled before talking.
"H-hi Toby, Charlie." she said blushing.
The blonde piped up, "We were wondering, since you're in the same class as us."
"If you guys would walk with us."
They were both blushing slightly. I looked at Toby and shrugged. I didn't have any problem with girls. They wouldn't try anything, like those men. And I bet they probably weren't very strong either.
Toby turned to them after looking at me, "Sure, we'll walk with you."
"Really!" they both squealed in unison.
The brunet walked beside me, while the blonde came in beside my brother.
"So Charlie," the brunet turned to ask me, "What kind of hobbies do you have?"
"Umm, well," I was fine talking, since I have a pretty gender neutral voice, I could sound like a boy or girl. "I really enjoy painting, and baking. What about you?"
"Wow! Really! That's so amazing! I love to bake too!" she smiled at me. "Oh! I guess I should tell you my name. I'm Emiko and my friend's name is Amaya."
I smiled at her, "Those are really pretty names, Emiko."
Emiko blushed again. "Thanks. You know Charlie, you're really sweet, you and your brother should think about joining the Host Club."
I froze for a moment, then recovered and kept walking, "Actually, they did approach us, but we turned them down."
She looked disappointed. "Why?"
"Because I don't believe in fake feelings. What they do is nothing but faking emotions. It's not real."
Emiko looked at me. "I never really thought about it that way before, but I guess you're right. It does make sense once you think about it."
We walked into the classroom just as the bell rang and we took our seats. I felt oddly safe today sitting by the window. Like I could focus today.
The day went by smoothly, I could focus on everything the teacher had to say. I got all my notes. I think I even smiled. Toby must have noticed me smiling because a couple times he was staring at me.
There was only one thing that could ruin my day.
Ootori.
Several times I caught him eyeing me. I didn't know what he wanted, and I wasn't about to find out.
When school was over I gathered my things and waited for Toby.
"Hey Charlie, I really have to go to the bathroom. Are you okay by yourself for a minute?"
"Yeah. No one else is here and I'm not about to stand outside the boy's restroom. I'll wait for you."
"You really are the best." he said running out of the room.
"And don't you forget it!" I yelled to him.
I sat down at my desk and looked out the window as I waited. The trees in the garden around the school were beautiful. I closed my eyes and relaxed. I felt so happy. I don't think I had been that relaxed in so long.
"You know, you are a very intriguing character if I must say."
His chilly voice jolted me out of my calmed state. I froze before slowly turning around to face the body who match the voice.
Ootori stood in the middle of the room staring at me with cold eyes. What did he want?
I stood immediately and grabbed both Toby and mine bags. And motioned to run out the doorway. But Kyoya was in front of the exit before I could get out of the isle. My heart started racing and I wanted to scream. I opened my mouth to yell for Toby, but my words caught in my throat. I started to back up into the wall and I could feel my body trembling. I was trapped in this room with a boy.
Finally my mouth seemed to form words. "W-w- what do y-you want?"
He didn't seem to change expression at all as he walked towards me. I fell to the ground and pushed myself further against the wall. He crouched down and stared at me. Expressionless.
"To talk."
I curled my body up and held my knees. "W-what do y-you want t-t-t-to talk about? I'll t-tell y-you what ever you want, p-please just don't hurt me."
He gave me a look of surprise. "Why would I hurt you?"
I looked up from the floor and caught his eyes. They were ones that were full on concern. Not fake. But he could just be acting. I turned away, "Because. Y-you men a-are all the s-same... evil."
I looked up again. His eyes were widened slightly in surprise. "You know, not all of us are evil. I just want to know. What happened to make you so frightened of us?"
I stared at him. It was a trick. I know it was. He just wanted to make me feel safe, then he'd hurt me. Just like the rest.
I shut my mouth.
He went back to his expressionless facade, before standing and staring down at me.
"What the hell is going on here?"
I looked to the door to see Toby marching over to my side. He looked at me, then at Kyoya. His eyes burning with rage.
"What are you doing."
"Extracting information." He turned to walk to the door. When he got there he stopped and turned back. "Oh, and one more thing." His eyes drifted to me. "I know your secret, Miss Carter. I suggest you be more careful of when you address yourself as a woman. Who knows who might hear."
With that he was gone.
He knew.
My school has gone from bad to worse in a course of two days.
"So Kyoya! What'd you find out?"
"Well, the younger one, most definitely doesn't like me. Same with the rest of you."
"Kyoya- sempi, what did you do to him?" Haruhi asked.
"Nothing, really. I just walked in on him when he was alone. His brother went to the bathroom and I tried to talk to him. As soon as he saw me he froze."
"Kyoya-sempi, I'm thinking that there's something you're not telling us."
"Yeah Kyo-Chan! What are you leaving out? We're curious, right Takashi?"
"Hm."
"Come one Kyoya, tell us, tell us."
"Mommy, what are you hiding?"
Kyoya just stood there. After a moment he pushed his glasses up his nose and smirked.
"Let's just say, Haruhi has someone to relate to now."
Everyone except Haruhi and Mori gasped in confusion.
"Mommy, what do you mean?"
Haruhi thought for a moment before cracking up. All eyes turned to her.
"Haru-chan, what's so funny?"
After calming down, she looked at everyone else. "Isn't it obvious?"
"No." They said in unison.
"Charlie is a girl."
All eyes turned back to Kyoya. Tamaki was the first to break the silence.
"Why didn't you tell us this? Mommy! Why are you keeping secrets!"
Kyoya just smirked and fixed his glasses. He turned and started walking towards the door to head home. "I'll be doing some more research. See you tomorrow."
The door closed behind him. Silence engulfed the room. Charlie's...a girl?
"Hey Dad?"
"Yes Toby?"
Charlie was long asleep and father and son were sitting at the table together.
"Why didn't we send Charlie to St. Lobelia's. And don't tell me it's because I wouldn't be able to go."
Mr. Carter looked up from his work and locked eyes with his son. He thought about it.
"I don't know."
"She'd be happier there Dad. The way she stares at all the guys at our school. She doesn't get one moment of peace. She's terrified, and even today, there was one of the guys there who found out she's actually a girl."
"And who would that be?"
"It's the Ootori boy, Kyoya."
He stared down at the work in front of him. He loved Charlie, but he didn't think that sending her to an all female school would do much to help her.
"I think he'd keep her secret. He seems like the type who would only do things to benefit him, and I don't think revealing Charlie would do anything for him."
"I trust you Toby."
Toby looked at his dad.
"I know you're worried Toby, and I know you'll protect your sister. I have no doubt in you."
Toby let a smile grace his face.
"Thanks Dad."
My dreams that night were full of nothing but horrible memories, and fears of the future.
They pointed to me. Laughing.
"I'm telling the truth! Why won't you believe me?"
More laughing. I cried. No one believed me. Of course not. Who would? Jason, the school's top ranking student. Stuco president. All honors classes. Why would he rape an innocent girl? They laughed.
"I bet she's just trying to ruin his reputation."
"I'm not! I swear!"
"What a loser!"
I cried.
"What's wrong with you? You're such a disgusting girl!"
I want to scream.
"So gross!"
I want to yell.
"Liar."
I want to die.
My eyes flash open. My heart beating rapidly. My body trembling. My hands find their way to my desk and grab the pills and water. I sat up and shoved them down my throat.
When I finally got my nerves to settle I lay back down on the bed. The pillow was wet, and I realized I had been crying. I flip the pillow over and try to go back to sleep. I couldn't.
I stood up and walked into my bathroom. I walked over to the toilet and proceeded to get rid of my dinner.
When I finished, I washed my hands and flushed the toilet. Instead of walking to bed, I grabbed my pillow and stepped into the hallway. I tip toed my way into Toby's room and creaked open the door.
"Toby," my voice was weak.
"What is it Charlie?" he mumbled.
"Toby, I can't sleep." I walked over to his bed. It was huge. Could probably fit five people or so.
He sighed rolling over to face me. He looked up at my face and smiled, lifting up his sheets so I could slip in.
"Thanks Toby." I said facing the door.
"It's fine, Charlie."
Back to back we both drifted into slumber.
Toby would protect me.
Yes sibling bonding is so sweet. I wish I had an older sibling sometimes. But since I'm the oldest of my siblings, can't really do that.
Anyways. I just want to say thanks. I had no idea I'd get so much response! Seriously, anyone who reads my stories, just makes me want to cry of happiness! Blahraharhfhagjrah! 'Smiles big'
Okay, I have to go and read my summer reading book now. Bye bye!
