Chapter 4
Alex had warmed up to Mori immensely. She had spent some time with him and Hunny to know his quiet demeanour, and gentle ways. She liked him because he didn't make unnecessary comments or talk overly much. Although Alex was fine with Mori now, she was still cautious when the twins were around. But she went along with their games, while keeping a no touching rule. She avoided Tamaki like the plague. He was way too touchy feely. And a drama queen. No, wait, scratch that, he was drama king. It took a bit to muster up all her courage and go talk to Kyouya. She walked over to where he usually sat, typing on his computer, and sat down on a chair beside him.
"Hi. I know I've been in here for a few days now, but my name is-""Alex Naismith. I know." He interrupted. "You know? Oh. Well, what else do you know about me?" Alex asked. "Alex Naismith, Age: 16, Birthday: July 14, Gender: female, Parents: Josh and Violet Naismith, mother died at childbirth, and you were put into foster care for unknown reasons when you were 14. Went from home to home until last month, when Mr. Silver of Silver lining hair and Makeup Company took you in. Interests: Writing, Music, Art, and drama. And you are now attending Ouran Academy." He said with a matter of fact voice. With a shocked expression on her face, she then frowned and turned away, muttering "stalker."
"I am not a stalker, I simply make everything, and everyone I am associated with known to me. Down to the last detail." He told her. Suddenly, something in the description of her stuck out like a sore thumb. "Wait a second… when you said Gender, you said female? B-but, I'm a guy!" Alex said in a feeble attempt to convince him. "Don't bother with the denials; I know full well you are a female. My family owns all the hospitals in Japan. We have solid proof that you are indeed a girl." "But you won't tell anyone right? I have a good reason to dressing up like a guy. Just promise me that you won't say anything to anyone. The only one who knows that I'm a girl is Haruhi and now… you." She said with worry etched on her face.
"I don't see any profit in this for me." He said. Leaning back in his chair as he looked back at his computer. Man. This guy has to get something out of everything. Alex thought to herself in annoyance. "Fine. I'll do whatever you want for a week." She said. "Anything?" he asked with his attention fully on her now. "yep." She said popping the 'p'. "Okay. You start tomorrow. And remember, you said anything." He reminded her. He then stood up and walked out of the room with his computer and notebook in hand. The last thought that went through her mind was, Oh shit!
When Alex got up the next morning, she dreaded the week ahead of her. She didn't know the shadow king very well, but she knew him well enough that she was afraid of what he was going to do. With a depressed sigh, she got up and got ready for the day. First thing she did before getting dressed, was bind her chest. (Hey that rhymed!) It made her itch terribly, but it was necessary, so she grinned and bared it. When Alex got to school, she tried to avoid getting seen by any of the host club members. Walking at a brisk pace, she clutched her school books to her chest and looked straight ahead.
"BANG!" she turned her head to see what made the noise, and walked straight into two broad chests. "Eep!" she said, before realizing how girly that sounded. Quickly changing the octave, she lowered her voice and said "ow." Instead. Two pairs of gold eyes looked down at her with interest. "Oh. Alex, we didn't see you there." Kaoru said, plainly lying. In fact, they had been looking for her. "We talked to Kyouya yesterday…" Hikaru started. Oh no. that's never a good thing. "… And he told us all about your little deal with him." Kaoru finished. "But he didn't say what the deal was about. He just said that you had to do whatever he wanted for the week." Hikaru said with a meshivious glint in his eyes. Uh, oh. Alex thought in her head. "w-what did he say t-to you?" she asked.
"Well," they said together while both of them leaned forward. "We convinced him to let us have you for a few days. Now we get to play with you all we want!" "F-fine. But r-remember the n-no touching r-rule." She told them stuttering. Ignoring her wishes, they flanked her on both sides and both of them grabbed one of her arms and hauled her to the next class. "We get to play dress up after classes!" they told her happily. Alex went stiff. Dress up? They better not mean dresses. If they do, I'm going to kill them. But I can't. I made a deal with the shadow king. Damn!" once the twins got to the classes, they put her in her usual desk and they flanked her on either side again.
She had become quite popular with everyone lately. Even though she was shy and stuttered a lot with strangers, once she warmed up to people she was very kind and loyal and smiled a lot. Alex was kind to everyone, but she had a no touching rule for the guys. Everyone found this a bit odd, but respected it. Once she sat down at her desk, the students of her class surrounded her and started talking to her. Alex laughed and smiled when they were there making her fan girls swoon. "You're so pretty when you smile!" one of the girls told Alex. Alex blushed and thanked the girl making all females in the room scream "Kawaii!" Hikaru watched this all with passing interest. 'He' may be shy and stutter sometimes, but everyone considered it heart warming. He loved embarrassing Alex, but in a good natured way. He couldn't wait to dress him up after classes.
