Azalea's POV

I cannot believe that my first date would be with that smarmy smarmaduke smarm-head. He made me feel sick, and I was desperate to sort his hair out. All it would need was a little 3 inches cut off the end and all that gel gone and it would look so much better! Those sunglasses would have to come off too, I didn't even know the colour of his eyes.

I took his arm with much hesitation and walked swiftly to where his car had been parked. We got in and the driver took us to the restaurant. We'd barely been in the car a minute when Reginald put his hand on my knee. Alarm bells rang in my head! What the hell was I supposed to do here? I wanted to throw his hand off my knee – maybe even into the next window. But I couldn't. So I shrugged him off and crossed my knees instead.

"So, what restaurant are you taking me to?" I asked, trying to create a conversation. Reginald, however seemed uninterested in talking, but I smiled sweetly through gritted teeth and he eventually told me.

"We'll be at the private table on the balcony of J'aime les tortues, for the perfect scenery for a perfect lady such as yourself." He announced and I gagged a little, trying to continue with my smile which probably looked more like a forced grin. We sat in silence for the rest of the journey with me twiddling my thumbs in the awkward silence as Reginald stared at my legs. What a pervert.

"We're here Sir." I heard the driver say, and Reginald nodded. He got out and lent a hand to help me get out, but I refused it and climbed out myself – probably looking very unladylike. He raised his eyebrows but let it slide, putting his hand on the small of my back as he tried to walk me to the door. I sped up to get his hand off me but he sped up as I did. We were led to our table by a waiter who looked at us with a weird expression. I only worked out why he was looking at us so strangely when we were led to our private balcony table. It's outside. While it's snowing. Does he have some kind of wish to create the worst date possible? I shivered as we stepped outside and the cold hit me. I forgot to bring a jacket. Crap. Reginald laughed as he saw me shiver and I watched him button up his own jacket. We sat down and looked through the menu. The prices were exceptionally high, I decided I was going to go for the most expensive thing on the menu.

"Ooh everything looks delicious!" I said in the most convincing voice I could manage even though it all sounded revolting. I caught eye on something called matsutake mushrooms which cost 83,864 Yen. Reginald better be extremely rich. I don't even like mushrooms but it was worth it to see him dish out for the meal at the end. For my main I ordered Wagyu Steak which I knew full well was something I disliked.

"Are you sure madam? This steak has an acquired taste." The waiter warned me, but I ordered it anyway.

"That's fine." I saw panic flash in Reginald's eyes as he saw the price. 234,821 yen. The waiter took our menu's and Reginald leaned over and touched my hand. I fought every instinct in my body not to rip my hand away from under his in disgust.

"Excuse me Lady Azalea, I have a call to make." He said before leaving the table with his mobile phone in his hand. I pulled some cleansing wipes out of my bag and wiped his sweat off my hand. Disgusting. As I waited for Reginald to return I stood up and looked over the balcony. The door clicked behind me and I heard the waiter speak once again.

"Excuse me madam, I noticed that you were cold and remembered the outdoor heater we have available. Ever so sorry we forgot to bring it before." He apologised and I smiled at him.

"Thank you very much."

He left the heater on and I could feel it warming me up as I stared out at all the buildings lit up below. Where had Reginald got to? He had been on the phone a while. Probably trying to convince Daddy that he should let him spend more money.

"Azalea." I heard him whisper in my ear as he stood behind me. It sent shivers down my spine. I turned around to move but he moved in quickly, putting both arms around me, pinning me against the balcony. I squirmed trying to move out of his hold but he gripped both my arms tightly. I could feel my arms burning where the friction was being created.

"Reginald! Let go of me!" I screamed, hoping that maybe someone inside would hear, but I guess the balcony is private for a reason. In the spur of the moment I thought of my options. I stamped on his foot with my heel and he leapt back with a yelp. I only had seconds to run away before he would grab me again. Quickly I threw my drink down him and ran out of the restaurant, desperately hoping that he wasn't behind me. I couldn't get in his car, the driver wouldn't leave without him and I didn't have time to convince the driver to take me home alone. I ran as far away from the building for as long as I could manage. Adrenaline pumped through my veins and tears streamed down my face. I had no idea where I was when I finally stopped. It was pitch black – the only reflection the snow.

I slumped onto the ground, feeling the snow soak my dress and make it stick to my skin. Pulling my knees to my chest, I thought about how I had ruined everything for Ouran Academy. I was supposed to be creating a relationship between the two schools but instead I have probably destroyed everything. Kyouya and the others would be so annoyed with me. They had been drumming it into me about how important it was for the two schools to be united. How was I even going to get home? I squinted to try and look at my surroundings but I saw nothing. All I knew was that I had turned left from the restaurant and had run in a straight line. That was no help.

I stood up and heard something rip behind me. Turning round I saw a scrap of purple silk attached to the heel of my shoe. I pulled the back of my dress round to the front and felt the chill against my bum. Great. So I'm completely lost, with no coat, a soaking wet dress and a huge rip in the back of it.

My phone! I could ring Ardea and get her to come pick me up – if she could find me, that is. I paced backwards and forwards as I tried to get my phone out of my bag. Dialling the number through numb fingers I stumbled over them and had to backspace multiple times. Finally I managed it and pressed the little green phone. I waited as it rung until finally I heard Ardea's voice. She was giggling and laughing – at least someone was having a good time. Someone laughed in the background – Hikaru? Maybe Kaoru? No. Definately Hikaru.

"Zaylie? How's the date going?" She asked, still trying to stifle a giggle. I opened my mouth to speak but my throat closed up and everything came out choked. I heard Ardea's tone suddenly become one of concern.

"What's going on, Z?" She asked again, more urgent this time.

"I – I – I'm lost." I sobbed.

There we go, this took me hours so someone please review :D

Ash =3