((Kyoya))
At the end of the day, I'd had a good time. The hosts were still as immature as ever, but I suppose that is part of what made it so fun. And Noel, she was still as mysterious and undecipherable as she had been when we'd first met her just the day before. Had it really only been a day?
Hanni was acting as if he'd known her his whole life. I smiled as they all played and goofed around like fools on the playset at the local park. It was funny to watch their immature games, I nearly laughed once. I sat on one of the many benches littering the park, and watched their tom-foolery from there. I can't say I wasn't surprised when Noel was the one who came up to me, asking that I come join. "Come on Ootori." She said with a smile.
Her voice was happy and bubbly, a giggle erupting every so often. She grabbed my hand, as the others also beckoned me to join. "Come on Ootori. It will be fun! Really! At least swing with me." She said attempting to pull me from the bench. "Alright." I said, allowing her to pull me from my seat, and guide me to the swings.
She sat down on one, and held the other out for me to take. She looked so carefree and happy swinging like a child. She wore a skirt and blouse the Hitachins had picked out for her at the mall, claiming she had no style. I thought the jeans and T-Shirt she had been wearing earlier was fine.
"Here Noel, try on this!" Hikaru said, holding out a black, pencil skirt.
"No, no, she wears too many dark colors… Try this!"
"No way! White bottoms dirty too quickly, that won't do! How about this Floral one? Kaoru, what do you think?"
Noel just sat in one of the big chairs in the department store dressing room, staring at them, obviously not amused.
"Really guys, why do I have to be your living Barbie doll?"
"Yesss!' the twins said in unison. "Hey Noel chan, be grateful." Hanni said quietly.
"Normally, those two can't stand to be near one another."
"Really?" She inquired thoughtfully. "Yeah. Notice how you can tell the two apart…" "I can't." She cut him off.
"Honestly I wish they had the same hair color so I didn't look stupid." Haruhi laughed as the twins shoved her into one of the many dressing rooms, sending clothes flying in an explosion of brightly colored fabrics.
It sounded like something was dying in there, but then she walked out in the most amazing light Floral Skirt, with a white blouse, almost reminiscent of the renaissance, with an elegant brown belt. She wore her hair in light, airy, curls, with hints of natural makeup. There was a chorus of "Wow…" across the whole club. "Tell me honestly," She said.. "Do I look ridiculous in this; I feel so out of place…"
Her face was so lit up, she looked happy and carefree. "Nolan-chan." I inquired "why do you love swinging so much. Don't you see it as childish?"
"Why Kyoya, I don't know why you would say such things." She said, looking mildly offended, in a mocking sort of way.
"I love swinging so very much. When I was little my father would take me to the park and push me on the swings, sometimes, we'd even have competitions to see who could get the highest." Her smile was becoming labored.
"I was always so happy on the swings… I..I.. um.. I've got to go.." She said fleeing from the area. Tears stained her cheeks. "Kyoya!" Haruhi shouted. "What happened? What did you say?"
"I..Dont' know.." I said honestly. "I asked her why she loved to swing and she ran off crying.." "I don't know how you do it." She said turning from me. "Noel! Noel! Come back!" She called after her, running to catch the upset girl.
((Noel))
I honestly don't know why I was crying. It was stupid.. so stupid. Why did I run? "Oh god." I whispered to myself. "Oh god." I collapsed about a block away. Sobs racked my petite body. "Why am I crying?"
The memories were too much, I'd shut them away, but after all this time, they still haunted me. I heard people shouting my name. "Shit!" the club! I'd probably worried them, but I couldn't get myself to move.
I sat in the grass just crying, taking refuge in the overhanging trees. "Noel!" Haruhi shouted kneeling next to me. "Are you alright? What did Kyoya say?" "It's nothing. He asked an innocent question. I'm sorry."
I said, tears still streaming down my cheeks. "It's all my fault." I cried into her shoulder, ruining her shirt. "I'm sorry." I whispered. "I'm sorry." "shhh…Shh.." Haruhi cooed, smoothing my hair. "It's alright."
The memories still haunted me, flashing before my eyes as Haruhi tried her best to comfort me. I cried even harder, I cried until I thought no more tears could come. It was then I realized the small crowd around me.
"It's alright guys. She's fine, just a little shaken up is all." "What caused it?" Hanni inquired. "I'm not sure, but she says it was her fault. Let's just get back to the hotel guys, it's getting dark anyways."
Even in the car I couldn't look at them, especially not Kyoya. This was the second time in two days they had seen me break down, in some way. I felt bad, but they all seemed to genuinely care… it was confusing. Why would anyone put up with me?
When I was finally left alone in my hotel room, my body was once again racked with sobs. I don't know why I was crying now. I was confused and tired. I lay down, hoping sleep would come, and it took me, with open arms.
((Kyoya))
I honestly wondered what had gone wrong. I'd asked an honest question, and she answered. What couldn't be explained was her tears. The rest of the club had grown so attached to this girl in TWO DAYS that they immediately assumed that I'd done something wrong.
They were acting as if I was as oblivious as Tamaki. I was getting more annoyed by the second… at the club, at myself, but oddly, not with her.. I stood in my room, looking at myself in the mirror, staring at myself trying to figure out why.. but to no avail.
I still knew next to nothing about this girl and, yes, it was frustrating me, but in the park, then on the swings, I had felt something change in me, as she openly talked about her past, something she kept relatively secretive.
I felt like I knew her, not that I would ever say any of that out loud, or completely admit that to myself. I sighed, walking over to the window, and looking out into the blackness of the night, staring at the street lamps, the sky line.
My mind was once again a jumbled one had ever made me this confused. Even falling in love with Haruhi I still had some degree of knowledge about what i was doing, what to do.
I sighed, shutting the blinds and walking towards my bed. It'd been a long day, a very long day indeed. There was just one more day until we left for Noel's hometown, one more day until there was no way to get away.
I wasn't sure if this was a good thing or not. On one hand I would be able to learn more about Noel, hopefully enough to sway my father against the arrangement. On the other hand, there would be no such thing as personal space.
I had no idea why Noel's uncle had decided it was a good idea to have us travel by land, but I thought it was a dumb idea. We're some of the richest people in the world, we could have a private jet if we wanted, but no, we were going to drive. I lay there attempting to let my mind go blank.
I breathed deeply, praying for sleep, and it welcomed me with open arms.
A/N: Heeellloooo Guuyysss! So how did you like my Christmas Present? I think it has some potential... but anyways, you're not here for my original stories. How did you like this chapter? I don't think i'll put any breakdowns in the next few... I think Noel should be happy for a bit. Thanks For Reading! Reviews are The cake to my Hanni-Sempai!
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