Her legs dangled over the edge of the couch. She was reading a textbook and leaning against one of the twins. Every once in a while, a page would turn and her eyes would flick upwards to the top the page and start again. He watched her study, her eyebrows would knit together at passages but then would smooth out. She had gotten to the club early that day, 'Library. Crowded.' She had explained and took to the couch.
The only reason the twins wasn't bothering her was because it was bothering Tamaki that she was leaning on Hikaru. He had made and attempt to get her attention but she continued on as if he hadn't said a word to her. Mori knew her aids were off, he watched her fiddle with her ears the moment she pulled her book out of her backpack. She wouldn't turn them on until a few minutes before the doors swung open signaling the beginning of club.
Haruhi had confided in him that she was not looking forward to the next couple of sessions. She had to learn to dance and she found it very hard. The music, she admitted, sounded weird through her aids and she couldn't feel anything through the soles of her shoes. She stumbled and fell and he could see the frustration building in her chest.
She tried to get out of the dance but it was in vain. She refused to confide in the rest of the club that she couldn't hear without the use of aids. Instead she bit back her groans and asked for extra help outside of club.
She had started shaky, her limbs tangling with each other, but he watched as she led and Hunny followed. He would stand next to her and correct her stance when need be. They had gotten funny looks as they danced by the fountain in the park but no one made comments. One night a young couple came and danced with them, the girl laughing as her lover swung her effortlessly through the air. That's when he really started to think differently.
He watched the couple dance, it wasn't graceful but it wasn't terrible. He watched the girl lean into his chest and look up with a smile. She rested her head in the crook of his neck and melted into his body. The way she looked at him caused a new emotion to swell into his chest. At first, he wasn't sure what it was. Then he stumbled into the small female host. It was her smile that caused him to identify it.
Longing.
His mind screamed at him to wrap his arms around her and pull her from Mitsukuni's grasp and twirl her into the air. It wasn't something he was used to, his mind screaming at him, a slight sense of panic started to form in his chest. He had to take a deep breath to calm himself and regain his composure.
Now, as she packed up her books, he watched her dance with the female customer. It was shaky, not as bad as the first day, but it wasn't smooth by any sense. She then looked at him, awkwardly she signed two little words. 'Hate. Dance.' Before he could respond she was turned around and no longer could see him.
"She never calls for anyone but you when she needs help," Hunny had piped up next to him. He was setting the fork next to his plate and slid to the back of the couch.
"It's because I sign," even as he said it he knew it to be a lie. Hunny sent a smirk with a raised brow in response. He dropped the subject and turned towards the girls that were heading towards the duo.
After falling and stepping on the young ladies toes she had sat next to Mori in a heap of frustration. He watched her back rise and fall with each breath. He gently placed his hand over hers. Her hand was engulfed buy his long fingers but she didn't pull away. Instead she looked up curiously. 'Better.' He signed. She smiled sheepishly at him and turned towards the other hosts.
He didn't move his hands nor did she pull it away from him. They didn't admit it to each other but both participants enjoyed the calming sensation the other had caused. They sat that way for the rest of the club. The only other host the noticed was Hunny but he decided not to say anything. They broke away from each other when it was time to walk home. Tamaki had been begging to join them but she flat out refused every time. Her peace came when she crossed those gates and she wasn't about to give that up yet.
She had come to enjoy the walks. In fact, all three of the hosts had looked forward to the end of their day. Mori and Haruhi would teach Hunny new signs. Sometimes she had convinced the two males to go to the supermarket with her. Hunny had been able to convince her to go a block out of her way to a bakery one night, she was surprised he knew where it was, she had never seen it before.
The night they had walked into the bakery she had decided to give the other host signs. She explained, 'Hate spelling names.' Both Mori and Hunny had agreed. She started with Kyouya, 'Shadow' she had signed and Mori had practiced with Hunny until his fingers moved smoothly. Tamaki had earned the name violet, Mori had to deter her from calling him annoying or loud. Karou had gotten Blue while Hikaru was red. When Hunny asked why she explained. 'Karou is softer. Hikaru is more edgy.' Hunny had nodded and they left, plates were left piled in the middle of the table.
Tonight's walk was shorter. No extra stops or roundabouts in the park. Hunny had asked if she would like to practice and she sternly declined. The dance session had been stressful for the petite girl. In truth she was embarrassed. After all the work that they have been putting in and she still couldn't pull off the simple steps. She knew that she was at a disadvantage. If she didn't get better soon the other hosts will want to come and help and spending extra time with them outside of school wasn't in her ledger.
Not wanting to shut the door on them in a foul mood she smiled sweetly and signed her goodbyes. Hunny replied quickly while Mori tilted his head and stared at him. He understood her frustration, he just wished he could resolve it. Before she reached the top stairs she turned and looked at Mori. She was hesitant.
'Want. Follow.' And with a smile she disappeared into her apartment.
A/N: I will be in Chicago this weekend for a college field trip. I will be taking my computer but don't know when I will have internet access. I am currently Writing Chapter 6. I will be writing on the way there so know that more chapters are on the way. Will try to update weekly.
