Chapter 7: Last day
Ren woke up before anyone else in the house was. Giving a sigh she got off the bed, changing into her usual dark t-shirt and skinny jeans. As she left she grabbed an apple as her breakfast, standing in the doorway of the entrance to the house, she watched as rain poured down. Ren gave a cheerful smile, grabbing the skateboard that was leaning on the wall she left headed toward the shops. Most of the establishments were closed due to how early in the morning it was, but the ones that were open were still setting up for the day. Ren didn't mind, she wasn't a person who enjoyed shopping, crowds always made her feel lonely. She skated passed the shops heading in the direction of the water park a couple of people waved giving a friendly good morning as she passed. Ren gave a shy smile but waved good morning to be nice. She passed the shops heading to a small empty park on the outskirts of the small shops and homes. Ren was soaking wet from the rain, her bangs covered her face making it difficult to see. In the park were a couple of swings in the centre along with slides, both were covered in rain water. Getting off the skateboard Ren approached what appeared to be an imitation igloo only it had a small clear bubble at the top that kids could peer out of. As Ren stared at the igloo in interest a gust of wind blew sending shivers down her spine. 'I should've brought a sweater. I'm going to get a cold later.' As if on cue Ren gave out a fit of sneezes. Ren crawled into the igloo, once inside she placed the skateboard in front of the entrance to keep the cold out. She began to hug herself to stay as warm as she could, the rain didn't seem to be letting up anytime soon so Ren began to doze off. As she began to close her eyes Kaorus' voice echoed in her head.
"Just make sure everything is fixed between you two. Promise me you'll do this."
"I'll try I pinky promise." Ren sighed closing her eyes, shivering violently she began to fall asleep. The image of Ayaka and Hikaru popped up again. 'If she makes you happy without trying then…..I shouldn't…'
"Hikaru, Hikaru wake up breakfast is ready!"
Kaoru continued to poke his brother each time putting more force. When that didn't work Kaoru walked to the window, pulled the curtains open along with the window allowing the rain and cold air to enter. Hikaru shot out of the bed into the bathroom dropping Kaoru in his rush.
"You get up for that!"
"It was cold and why are you waking me up so early!" Hikaru called from the bathroom.
"I told you breakfast was ready but you wouldn't get up."
"I'll be down right now."
"'Kay see you downstairs."
Kaoru walked out smiling to himself. In the bathroom Hikaru was sitting on the floor leaning against the door. 'Rainy day…how cliché' sighing he got up and began to shower.
"So what's for breakfast?" Honey asked jumping around.
Nobody answered for awhile until a maid walked carrying a tray of food in, followed by Hikaru whom automatically sat next to Kaoru. The maid bowed in respect.
"Today's breakfast is onigiri and houjicha tea." The maid set the tray down onto the coffee table.
"Ren isn't in the kitchen?" Haruhi asked baffled.
"We haven't seen your guest this morning."
"Thank you that will be all." Kyoya waved the maid away.
"Please enjoy."
The maid walked out giving a quick bow. Everyone began to chatter each talking about different things. Honey was talking to Mori about the rain and how it ruined their last day of vacation. Tamaki and Haruhi were on the couch, Haruhi was dozing off on Tamakis' chest while Tamaki began to eat the onigiri. Kaoru and Hikaru were looking out the window. Kaoru turned to Hikaru.
"How was the water park yesterday?"
"It was good….."
"How come Ren came home by herself?"
"..."
"Are you going to talk to her?"
"…..yeah I guess…."
"Well this is your only chance to talk to her alone."
Hikaru looked at his brother nodding before heading back upstairs to the rooms. 'What do I say?' Hikaru wasn't one to apologize, one it always seemed awkward and two he wasn't one to apologize. He approached Rens' room door taking a moment he in haled deeply. He knocked on the door, a few minutes passed and no one had answered. Getting tired of waiting he decided to enter. He looked around but found the room empty. Hikaru rushed out of the room, running down stairs into the living room he didn't find Ren among the other hosts' either. Everyone noticed the worried expression etched across his face.
"What's wrong?" Kaoru asked.
"Ren isn't in her room."
The room silenced as soon as he uttered his words. The hosts' stared at him astonished. Tamaki stood up seriousness replaced his relaxed nature.
"Okay we'll split up and search the house. Meet back here in 20 minutes."
"Roger my lord." The twins said in unison.
"Takashi and I will check the room's right?" Honey asked. Mori nodded his head in approval.
"Okay I'll take Haruhi and we'll help check upstairs. Kyoya and the twins, you guys check down here."
Hikaru was the first to rush out of the living room Kaoru ran after him. Hikaru ran down different corridors opening any door that came into sight each time finding it empty. 'Where are you?' Half an hour had passed by now running had become heavy swaying steps, exhausted from running around the house he returned to the living room. 'As expected everyone is here already, then again I am 10 minutes late.'
"Oh…..Hikaru didn't find her either." Honey said rather depressed.
"She isn't in the house, where do we check now?" Haruhi questioned.
The room was silent each knew the only place left was outside but that meant their chances of finding her would decrease immensely. Hikaru looked at the other hosts' noticing their reluctance due to the rain, he began to shout.
"She's a host now, that means she's part of our family…..we can't just leave her out there! This is our chance to prove to her that we care for her…..that we'll be by her side! I don't care if it's raining I'm going to go find her!"
Hikaru reached the entrance to the living room when one of the other hosts' stopped him. A hand grabbed onto his shoulder turning, he found Mori smiling down at him.
"We're going too."
"Yeah Takashi and I can't let you get all the glory!"
Hikaru smiled nodding his head.
"We're coming also!"
Tamaki called out gesturing to Haruhi, Kyoya, and himself. Hikarus' smile widened. Before the group left they gathered umbrellas and jackets.
"Okay Haruhi, Kyoya and I will check in near by shops. You guys check to see if she may have gone farther than the shops."
"Roger my lord!"
Everyone scattered in different directions searching for the same person. Hikaru ran ahead of Kaoru, Mori, and Honey. As he got closer to the out skirts of the shops his body began to become exhausted. Not fully rested from the running he did in the house, he stopped when he reached a small deserted park. Looking behind him he noticed that he had left the others behind. Hikaru slowly trudged to the park. Noticing a small igloo he approached it. Hikaru noticed something covering the entrance, curious he pushed it out of the way finding the inside of the igloo rather warm he crawled in. The item covering the entrance was a skateboard…a skateboard. 'Wasn't this leaning on the wall near the entrance of the house?' Hikarus' eyes widened in realization, rushing into the igloo he found her, lying on the ground unconscious in a puddle of water. Relief washed over him, until he approached her moving her bangs from her face he found that her skin was burning. Hikarus' heart sunk. 'No…..what do I do? If I take her outside her fever will worsen but if I leave her here it'll also get bad.' Either choice lead to a displeasing ending, willing himself he picked Ren up bridal style taking off his jacket he covered her as best he could. When he was done wrapping her in his jacket he exited the igloo running back to the house. His body was still recovering from the fatigue making it difficult for him to make it back to the house. If that weren't enough the rain worsened the droplets stung at his face the cold nipping at him with every gust of wind that blew. By the time they reached the house Hikaru was soaking wet along with the jacket that was covering Ren. Opening the door he entered the house. The hosts' had arrived earlier when they failed in finding her, but what they found relaxed them. Until Hikaru walked by hair covering his face but it was apparent he was depressed .
"Hikaru what's wrong?" Kaoru asked worriedly.
"…she has a…..fever."
Tamaki snapped his fingers, almost immediately a maid appeared, "Yes master?"
"Make tea for Ren, green tea will do."
"Yes master right away."
The maid disappeared into the kitchen leaving the hosts' alone. Hikaru left upstairs still caring Ren in his arms. Pushing her room door open he placed her on the bed. 'She has to get out of those wet clothe….' Hikarus' face turned crimson at the thought of having to change her. Walking out he called for one of the maids, when she appeared he went to his room changing into a pair of skinny jeans and a baby blue undershirt. Hikaru entered the room to find a sound asleep Ren, or so he thought.
"Thank you….again." Ren whispered.
"Why were you outside?"
"I was lost in my thoughts and…I…I…" Ren let out a fit of sneezes.
"Try to relax." Hikaru got up worry was noticeable in his features. He tucked her in as best he could.
"No…I'm sorry….sorry for forgetting about you at the water park. I just hadn't seen my friends in a while….sorry."
"You don't have to be."
"Hmmmmm….I'm still sorry…kiss me?"
"What!"
Hikaru looked at Ren blushing, Ren was unconscious slightly snoring. The blush stuck to Hikarus' face, getting up he lightly kissed Ren on the forehead.
"There that should count."
Hikaru walked out of the room a smile plastered on his face. As Hikaru closed the door a maid approached him carrying a tray with tea and onigiri.
"Thank you."
"Oh, thank the masters' down stairs, they told me to bring it up here."
Hikaru smiled, walking away he entered the living room. The hosts' stared at him expecting the worst.
"She's going to be fine, she just has a small fever."
"Yaaaaaay! She'll be able to eat cake with me again!"
"That's good. Should we do something for her? You know to show that she's important to us?" Haruhi asked.
"Yeah we should make a big surprise for her!" Tamaki jumped from his seat.
"But what does she like?" Kaorus' question silenced the room.
"Oh in class she usual draws animals, mostly dragons but she does draw animals." Hiakru answered.
"What else?"
"She plays music so she likes music….um….that's all I know right now."
"Okay no surprise."
"Wait what if we cook for her. She's usually the one who cooks for us anyway."
"We get to try to cook again Takashi!"
Ren opened her eyes to a dark room, sitting up a wave of dizziness hit her. Ren clutched at the sheets as if they were the only thing keeping her balanced. Getting out of the bed she noticed that her clothe were changed yet again. '….It better not be a guy who changes me!' Ren walked over to her bags changing into a pair of black shorts, a blue-gray undershirt, and a black sweater. Ren walked out of the room, placing one hand on the wall she found her way downstairs. She stopped every now and then to let a wave of dizziness pass her. By the time she reached the living room she found it empty. Her sight blurred and before she knew what happened her back was against a wall her body hit the floor.
"What was that noise?"
"Hey it's Ren!"
The last image she remembered was a blur of blond and orange scrambling in her direction. Hikaru rushed over along with the other hosts', picking her up he trudged off to her room. Walking up the stairs Ren whispered
"Don't leave me in the dark…..not alone anymore…."
"Ren did you say something?"
There was no answer just the sound of light snoring. Hikaru smiled down at her. When he entered the room he yet again set her down on the bed. Hikaru walked out of the room as he turned to walk back downstairs he found the other hosts' in the hall. Kyoya spoke first.
"We have to leave tonight so please go get your bags' ready."
"What about….."
Kaoru cut him off, "The maids will get her bags ready."
"…."
Hikaru walked back to his room along with the other hosts'. when everyone was done they boarded the plan Mori placed Ren onto a sofa in the plane. Hikaru took the seat next to hers keeping an eye out if she ever woke up. The hosts' stared at him each giving him a smile. The flight seemed to take hours, every now and then Ren would wake up and begin to cry. None of the other hosts' noticed due to her muffling the sobs. The only way Hikaru noticed was when Ren woke up flipped over on the couch so her back was facing him and her shoulders began to shake. When they arrived there was more than one car, each prepared to take the hosts' home. As usual Tamaki dragged Haruhi along with him, Mori and Honey entered the same car, Kyoya left in his own, leaving the twins with Ren as usual. This time Hikaru made sure the driver stopped at Rens' house first. When they stopped in front of a small apartment Hikaru called for the driver to pull over. Hikaru stepped out of the car followed by Kaoru. Trying not to wake her Hikaru gently pulled Ren out of the car.
"You should go home." Hikaru turned his attention to Kaoru.
"I was planning on it but first I have to help you grab the bags." Kaoru smiled at his brother, knowing exactly what he was going to ask ahead of time.
The twins looked up at the apartment when it occurred to them, they didn't know which apartment number Ren lived in. they looked at each other at a loss.
"Wake her up for a few seconds."
Hikaru sighed. Gently shaking Ren he whispered, "What number do you live in?"
Ren smiled, "5."
"Ask her where the keys are too."
Hearing the question she sighed, "There in the small pouch on my bag."
"Found them!"
Kaoru opened the door setting the bags down he walked out. Hikaru watched as Kaoru walked back to the car and entered it. Lowering the window Kaoru called out, "Make sure to give her tea and food!" with that said he raised the window and the car drove off. Hikaru entered the small apartment as he ventured further the sound of a low growl stopped him in his tracks. Hikaru looked around the room but found nothing the dark wasn't helping him much either. He opened a door which he assumed was the room and sure enough it was. Setting her down on the bed for hopefully the last time he walked out of the room closing the door behind him. Hikaru walked into what looked like the living room throwing himself on the couch he began to fall asleep when he heard growling again looking down he found two small eyes staring at him. Standing up he walked around feeling for a switch. The room lit up, getting rid of the dark. Hikaru looked down again finding a small husky pup he smiled.
"So she does have a pet."
The pup tilted its head showing that it was confused.
"I'm friends with you master." Hikaru stated simply as he returned to the couch.
The dog followed him wagging his tail as if he understood.
"Hopefully she gets better soon."
The dog let out a whine.
"Yeah she got a fever but I won't let her do it again."
The dog yawned curling up he fell asleep. Hikaru smiled down at the pup patting him behind the ears the pup let out a small grunt to show that he didn't fully trust him yet. Hikaru began to doze off whispering
"She's going to get a big punishment for this."
Authors not: Sorry it took forever to update, my computer crashed and I've been really busy. I'll try my best not to take this long to update again. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Also thank you for supporting me in my writing, I will not be stopped by one review so easily!=^-^=
P.S. Onigiri is a rice ball and hojicha is a green tea but has more of a caramel taste to it.