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You didn't really pay attention because Fuyumi is squishing and holding you.
"This is my youngest son, Ootori Kyouya."
You suddenly turned your head and saw Kyouya looking...no STARING at you. "I'm very sorry, father, Hayashi-san"
"No worries" your father assured Kyouya.
"Shall we sit now?" Ootori-san invited. Fuyumi sat beside you still adoring your cuteness.
"Starting from now you'll be my little sister! Who knows?" The two fathers didn't mind at all as they talk about business. You see Kyouya give off a faint taint of pink on his cheeks. You were all dining but Fuyumi asks permission to go.
"Father, Hayashi-san, I'm very sorry but I have to attend to something. Will you excuse me?"
"It's ok Fuyumi-san, Kyouya-san will keep my angel company, right?" You just look down and thought, 'What's w/ otou-san?' but you said "Huh, ok."
She went and your left to talk to Kyouya. The two fathers stopped their talk and waited for you and Kyouya to chat. Your father is pretty sure that you're not the one that's going to start a conversation.
"Ah Kyouya-san, Shiyomi-chan is not the one who talks a lot, I'm sorry" your father explained and broke the uncomfortable silence. Kyouya replied w/ a smirk and said, "It's ok Hayashi-san and I..." suddenly he pulled you towards him. You landed on him and w/ both of your weight plus the loss of balance caused the chair to lean backwards and slide to the side. Now Kyouya and you are falling to the floor. You felt Kyouya's hand hold the back of your head to protect you. And the next thing you know there's splashing of water and breaking of glass to your seat.
"Are you ok Shiyomi-chan?!" you heard your father's startled voice. You heard a low grunt from Kyouya as he tried to stand but your still on top of him. You were looking at him, watching his every movement as if wanting to ask but the words won't come out.
"I'm really sorry mister and miss! Oh I'm really sorry!" you heard the waiter bow and beg like a man in a death row.
"Shiyomi-san, are you ok?" He said moving his hands. You were confused if you're going to be mad or anything. Your father helped you to stand up.
"Kyouya-san, thank you very much." your father thanked Kyouya. Kyouya stand up and fixed his coat. The manager of the hotel went to your table. "I'm really sorry...Oh my...Ootori-san, Hayashi-san! Forgive us please!"
"Daddy, It's ok just let it pass."
The waiter was sent off by Ootori-san and once again everyone gained posture.
"Shiyomi-chan, me & Ootori-san will talk in the coffee shop ok. Kyouya-san, please watch her for me and again. Thank you very much." They went off and you're left w/ Kyouya.
It was really an accident. The waiter was walking behind you when he tripped and the tray w/ glasses of wine was about to hit your head. Kyouya grabbed you and clearly saved you from the ruckus.
"Arigato...Kyouya-san" you said as you start to get over the situation and remember that you have been actually seeing him in some consequences.
He just looks at you. "Shiyomi-san..." He tries to think of something to say but he experience mental block. "...Glad that you're not hurt." You just look at him your perceiving eyes once again looking deep into his soul. All you see is disappointment and something else. You don't usually talk but something tells you to.
"And to think that could've been my head." He seemed surprised that you talked to him.
"Shiyomi-san..." "Please you could address me casually." you didn't really like formality.
"Shiyomi-chan..."
"That's more like it."
"I didn't expect for you to talk to me so casually." You can see that he started to ease up and relax.
"I don't like to make people tense you know." His eyes widened thinking how in the world did she know. To tell the truth you didn't really look that startled but to her eyes you are like an open book.
"There you are again. Anyway I'm quite curious about the Host Club..."
"The Host Club?"
"Yes, It's really like all of you are having so much fun not to mention Tamaki-san."
"You know, we have been classmates since pre-school." Suddenly your expression became -_-'
"I'm sorry, Shiyomi-chan, did I say something?"
"No, no, it was just that I didn't realize that..." Then Kyouya did an anime fall.
"Being the youngest son of Ootori, I'm sure there's a lot of competition." He looked at you then smiled.
"But I'm pretty sure that you're going to inherit the company, Kyouya-san" you gave him a smile; a smile that sent him shivers and an electrifying current on his spine.
"I do what I can." he diverted his look the other side.
"And you're going to succeed, believe it!" You thought, 'Why am I acting so cheery and bubbly towards him?'
"Shiyomi-chan, you like flowers?" He started to change the subject.
"Yeah, black roses. So rare and beautiful"
"Yeah...just like you." He whispered the last part.
"What was that?"
"Oh nothing, I really like your paintings"
"Hmn" It's starting to get quiet and you're trying to regain your quiet self.
~~Flashback: Kyouya's POV~~
"Kyouya, I trust that you won't let your guard down. This family can be our partner or rival." You heard your father give you another task.
"Yes father."
"This is a serious matter, The Hayashi family is in medical fields like us and it will favor us to have them as our partner however being rivals means another story. Do you understand?"
"Yes Father."
~~End of Flash~~
~Back to the dinner: Your POV~
The dancing has started and both your fathers showed no sign.
"Shiyomi-chan, would you like to dance?" Kyouya said offering his hand to you. 'I kind of like but...' "Ok" you gave in anyway. As you dance you continue to talk.
"Kyouya-san..."
"I would appreciate it if you address me casually as well."
"Hmn"
"What's wrong? What's w/ the sudden quietness?"
"Don't mind me." You talk some more until your fathers arrive and you're going home soon.
"It has been a delectable night, Ootori-san." your father said to Ootori-san.
"I'm deeply sorry for the event in the dinner."
"Oh don't worry Ootori-san, I'm not hurt anyway." Your father looked at you and smiled. He hasn't heard you talk like that for a while.
"Of course, it's all thanks to Kyouya-san!" your father praised Kyouya once more.
"Hayashi-san, thank you for your time." Ootori gave your father a bow and your father gave him one as well.
"Shiyomi-san, arigatou (thank you) for your time and the dance." Kyouya got your hand and touched it w/ his lips. You were used to these gestures and you gave him a curtsy. "Pleasure is mine."
As you ride home your father talked to you.
"My angel, I have never seen you talk so freely. I'm very happy."
"Otou-san, I just..."
"Maybe we should meet w/ them sometime in the future."
"Dad, I think I just needed a break."
"But I would really like to see you w/ new friends, especially now that Yukari-chan is..."
"Otou-san, please, it makes me sad."
"Gomen (sorry) my angel."
"It's ok but I promise I'll be ok." The rest of the ride was quiet and you got to your pajamas and throw yourself at the bed. While you lie you thought of the dinner.
You're on your bed trying to think about your previous actions...'Why the heck did I acted like that?!' You were really confused on how did Kyouya made you feel comfortable towards him? You got up and got in your pajamas. You were thinking of the accident...How your heart has beaten so fast when he suddenly pulled you towards him. You were enveloped in his protecting & warm embrace. His closeness...no mere presence made a crack on the glass surrounding you. You clutched a pillow from your side and embraced it.
"I'm so distracted...maybe I just need a rest." You told yourself, reasoning out for your gregarious act. The last thing that you got to say to yourself was...'Do I like him?'
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