Author Note:
Extended Experience- yes, a bit of foreshadowing/overshadowing whatever it is called, but not for this chapter, just ya wait till next chapter ;)
~CWA
Chapter 5- Visits:
Aki:
I smiled as I quickly got ready. I petted Nani and Bella- after a week, they were all used to each other and they were so cute! Moriko looked at me confused as I zipped around the house cleaning.
"What's got you in such a good mood?"
I showed her the text on my phone and she cracked a smile. Then laughed,
"Oh my gosh- I bet Hunny and Kyoya will love that."
I looked at her confused and she patted my head,
"You're so clueless ne-chan."
Even though she left, I still had that confused expression on my face. Moriko called my confused expression funny- well practically everyone has. Though I don't know how it is funny. Hunny thought it was cute- all the hosts did (expect the twins). Still, it was a Friday, so I was excited for after school. I even wore a 'special' outfit for the occasion. I had on my black skinny jeans, a gray beanie, and a pale blue sweater that was similar to the light tan one I always wore. I had my bag over my shoulder and then Moriko and I headed out to school. I was glad that I had cleaned the whole house though- I didn't want to have any more work after school.
I was practically skipping as we headed to school- smiling at everyone. Though, the glares from the girls did make me falter a bit. I found out something though. They weren't just glaring because I was weird and deserved it. They were glaring too because apparently they were getting a bit jealous and mad at me and Moriko for spending so much time with the hosts. I remembered that one of them had mentioned it at the club and I managed to convince them that I didn't have any interest in the hosts. It wasn't easy and did include a few lies, but a few truths too. I told them I wasn't looking for a relationship anyway- so that calmed them down. Moriko managed to convince them that she wasn't interested in anyone since she liked being single- that was a truth and a lie.
I entered the club with a smile on my face- though I blushed at their questioningly looks. Moriko laughed. I giggled too and when Hunny came over I hugged him tightly. I was in such a happy mood I didn't care about the physical touches of other people- I usually wasn't a big fan on hugs unless I was close to you. Though, I supposed I was close to the hosts now. I spotted Hunny still in the same spot he was when I hugged him- his face red. I giggled and laughed. Kyoya looked at me curiously and he made a mistake- he came close to me when I was in a happy mood. I had to jump to do it, but he got a hug too. The twins were laughing. Mori raised an eyebrow.
"Someone's in a good mood," the twins laughed. I smiled goofily. Moriko laughed,
"Yeah, she's been that way since last night!"
I blushed and the twins looked at me funny,
"What could turn our shy little butterfly-"
"-into a social little host?"
Third Person:
Aki stood there with a smile on her face. Kyoya was still a bit pink from her hug. Hunny was beat red. Aki's hugs are a bit…tight. Moriko looked at Aki slyly,
"Well, Kyle is coming over for her birthday for a visit, all the way from America too."
"MY PRECIOUS DAUGHTER," Tamaki said as he hugged Aki tightly, though her smile faltered slightly, "WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL DADDY IT WAS YOUR BIRTHDAY?"
Hunny tilted his head in curiosity,
"How old are you, Aki-chan?"
Moriko laughed,
"The friend is visiting today but her birthday is tomorrow….and she's turning eighteen, Hunny."
Tamaki blushed at the mix-up and set Aki down. Though he had plans her Aki's birthday 'party' running through his head. The twins were still laughing.
"Just who is this Kyle-"
"-that gets her so happy-"
"-maybe," they said smirking, "it's a boyfriend?"
Aki blushed and looked at the floor. Moriko shook her head and Haruhi looked at Aki curiously,
"If it was a boyfriend it would explain why she's so happy."
Aki put on the hood of her sweater/hoodie and tried in vain to hide. Moriko laughed,
"It's not a boyfriend!"
Kyoya and Hunny both relaxed slightly.
"But," Moriko said, "it is a boy. His name is Kyle- he's been friends with Aki for a few years- I don't like him though," Moriko scowled.
Aki rolled her eyes under her hood. Moriko didn't like any boys that took an interest in Aki. Though Kyle wasn't interested in her as far as Aki knew anyway. He was her best friend- besides Moriko. Moriko said that she had given him a chance- but he blew it. Aki wasn't sure about that though- she did know, however, that the hate Moriko had for Kyle was mutual. They couldn't stand each other.
After hosting, Aki was patiently waiting to see when she could get out of today's cosplay. It was Disney. Tamaki was Prince Charming. Mori was Shang, it was fitting. To Aki's amusement, Kyoya was Gaston. Hunny was Beast- unlike the others; he wasn't in the 'human' form of Beast. His hair was ruffled and muffled and resembled a mane. He had on the cape too. Moriko was dressed as Mulan- Aki knew that Moriko wouldn't turn the chance to wear the kimono. The twins, to everyone's amusement, was dressed as dalamations from 101 Dalamations. Aki forgot what Haruhi was since Haruhi was already out of cosplay.
. Aki was dressed as Belle- though not in that yellow puffy dress. She wore Belle's other outfit- the long sleeved white shirt, the blue skirt and she even had her hair back and in a blue bow. She was the last one to get out of cosplay- she was thankful when she did though. Tamaki took her costume, along with the other costumes, to the supply room down the hall. She started to undo her hair.
"No," the twins protested, "we worked hard on that-"
"-and it matches your outfit-"
"-and it's not that big of a bow-"
"-leave it in!"
Aki sighed but didn't protest. She did kind of like her hair that way. She smiled.
"I agree," someone said from the doorway, "Aki, your hair looks much better that way!"
Aki turned and gasped. Standing in the doorway was a tall, a bit past six foot, figure- Kyle. His black hair was streaked with blonde and was a bit long, but ruffled. His green eyes shined with laughter. He had on what he usually did- jeans, a dark gray t-shirt, and sneakers. He smiled and hugged Aki.
"It's so good to see you again!"
Aki smiled brightly and Moriko sighed in dislike. Mori looked at her curiously,
"Why do you not like him?"
"He's," Moriko tried to explain, "…I don't know."
"Perhaps," Mori said softly, "You are jealous of their friendship. Learn to share her happiness."
Moriko blushed slightly,
"Thanks Mori."
He smiled. Meanwhile, Kyoya and Hunny were on edge. They didn't really like this guy- he was too close to Aki. He smiled,
"Oh! Happy Early Birthday, Aki!"
He ruffled her hair, which was easy since he (and most people) was taller than her.
"I got your presents!"
Aki looked at him with wide eyes as he held out two large boxes with a bow on them. Moriko raised an eyebrow,
"Presents?"
"Well," Kyle admitted, "I felt for not getting to see you guys sooner- which reminds me I got you something too."
Kyle laughed as he tossed a smaller box to Moriko- who caught it. She opened it and sent Kyle a look,
"Ha ha," she said dryly- which made him laugh more as she held up her gift. It was a small little foam thing that when you put in water it grows- like the towels. However, this was shaped like a man and on the container it said 'Grow a boyfriend.' The twins had wide eyes and were in a laughing fit. Mori looked amused slightly. Kyoya raised an eyebrow and Hunny chuckled a bit.
Aki looked to Kyle, begging. He tsk'ed,
"Na-uh. Not yet!"
She reached for the presents, but he held it up.
"Not yet, Aki!"
Aki pouted- her lower lip going out and her eyes going wide. She looked at Kyle. Hunny 'awed'. Kyle fidgeted,
"Oh fine," he said handing the presents to her, "you used the pout! Cheater."
Aki smiled and she sat down at the table. The others gathered around her- curious about what she would get. She opened the first one and smiled brightly- it was a book, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader. She laughed and the others looked at her confused- not understanding the joke. Though Moriko, the only other one besides Aki and Kyle that could read English, was laughing as well. There was, however, another book- a book about Greek mythology. While Kyoya could barely read English- though he could speak it- he understood it was about Greek myths from the symbols on the cover. Then, Aki opened her second gift- which was revealed to be chocolates. Aki's eyes lit up and she opened the box of chocolates. She looked to Hunny and held out a sweet. He smiled and took it from her. Haruhi raised an eyebrow.
Moriko had a smirk on her face- as did Mori. They both knew what was happening- Hunny was obviously falling for Aki. Though, Aki was clueless. Hunny turned a shade of red when Aki's finger, which was holding the treat, grazed his lips. Her hands were soft. Kyoya gritted his teeth. Aki noticed that Kyoya was looking at Hunny and the sweets. He must want one. Aki took a chocolate in her fingers and reached to Kyoya- who was already bent down on his knees. She put the chocolate in his mouth.
The twins smirked evilly and then pouted at Aki. Moriko sighed and Mori looked amused.
"How come," they protested, "everyone gets a sweet but us?"
Aki looked at them. She was in the middle of eating one of the cookies that was also in the box. It stuck half way out her mouth. Hikaru smirked and put his hand on her chin.
"I would rather have a cookie," he said in a low voice.
He reached over and bit off the other half of the cookie- his lips grazing hers. She was beat red. Kyle growled- his face was red too, but from anger.
"Now you've done it," Moriko muttered as Kyle grabbed Hikaru and dragged him away roughly.
"YOU STAY AWAY FROM MY SIS YOU PREVERT!"
"Sister," Haruhi asked, "I thought Moriko said you guys were friends?"
Aki swallowed the cookie,
"She is like a sister to me," Kyle said before she could say anything as he ruffled her hair a bit. Then the smile was gone and he was turned back to Hikaru,
"SO YOU SICK PERVERTS STAY AWAY FROM HER!"
The twins smirked,
"Looks like someone would rather us eat from his mouth."
"Well, duh," Kyle scoffed, "I would gladly let a handsome man do that to me- long as it isn't you perverts!"
That statement shocked the twins- they weren't expecting that. Aki smiled slightly and Moriko laughed. The others were horrified.
"You mean," the twins stuttered, "you're gay?"
Kyle raised an eyebrow,
"Well duh-I'm wearing skinny jeans, aren't I?"
Aki laughed. Kyle shrugged. Then Aki noticed the worried glances between the hosts. Aki stood up and stood in front of Kyle and glared. Her glare was worst than Kyoya's, even Hunny's. It was like she was killing you just with a look. Moriko shivered,
"That's Aki's way of saying- don't pick on him or think of him any different. They are brother and sister practically after all," Moriko scowled. Mori looked at her knowingly. As soon as the hosts were back to talking- though Tamaki had yet to come back- Mori looked at Moriko.
"That's it."
"What?"
"You are not jealous of Kyle's friendship- you do not want someone as close to Aki as you are. You do not wish for someone to take that position as her sister or brother."
Moriko blushed,
"I…yeah…I guess you're right."
Mori ruffled her hair,
"You do not need to worry. People do have more than one sibling after all. Just because Kyle is Aki's brother, just as you are her sister, does not mean she will forget about you."
"Thanks Mori."
He smiled at her and she smiled back. Kyle turned to everyone,
"Well, as fun as this was- and it was fabulous," he winked at Aki and she chuckled slightly at his hinted joke, "I must leave. I couldn't stay for long."
Aki got wide eyes and started to bite her lip. Kyle rushed to her side,
"Noo….don't worry Aki. I will be back in time for News Year in a few months!"
Aki brightened up. Kyle kissed her cheek and both Kyoya and Hunny were red. Aki then kissed his cheek and they were even more angry. Moriko, noticing their looks, sighed,
"That's their way of saying bye- it doesn't mean anything. They do the same thing in France."
Hunny sat on top of Mori's shoulders and as soon as Kyle left Mori heard Hunny mutter,
"Glad he's gone…take away my Aki."
At that moment, Tamaki entered to the sight of disgruntled hosts.
"What did I miss?"
