Ever since Mitsu's ride with Kyoya, she has waited for him by the end of the day so he could drop her off. As long as she kept her promise about being careful around Sakaki, she could remain Kyoya's riding buddy. However, even though she kept a wary eye on her regular guest, he had made no move whatsoever on her. He had been nothing but perfectly polite. At this point, she was starting to question if it was just Kyoya's jealousy talking.
"It's not just my jealousy."
"Senpai, it seriously is. Why don't you just tell me to stop seeing him, then?"
"You know damn well how much I want to do that, but I can't because he is your guest. On top of that, he'll catch on to the fact that I'm jealous, and then there would be problems for both me and you. We can't have that."
"We have to keep up appearances."
"Exactly."
"But for now, I'm saying you're wrong."
"Go ahead, but when he does try something, don't say I didn't warn you."
"Fine."
"Speaking of trying anything, did any of those ex-boyfriends of yours try to do anything to you?"
"Oh, yeah. It wasn't a pleasant time, especially when I wasn't interested in them."
"Who would break it off first?"
"Me. I always felt guilty using them, so I ended it before they could ask for anything."
"That's good. So, you've never had sex?"
Her face exploded into flames. "K-Kyoya-senpai!"
He laughed. "I'm just kidding. You don't have to tell me."
"Good, because I won't tell you."
"Of course."
"You're so naughty, senpai."
He leaned closer and smirked into her ear. "Just imagine me in the bedroom." His hand squeezed her thigh, earning a mewl from the first-year. Payback. She covered her mouth, her blush deepening. "That's a cute face. I'd like to see that more often."
"Senpai, you bully."
"I know. I'm a big bully."
"At least you're honest."
"Oh, I can't have that now, can I?"
"You're impossible."
"I know."
"So, Mitsu-chan, are you working tomorrow?" Sakaki asked.
"Oh, no. I'm actually free. Why?"
"I wanted to take you out to dinner."
"Oh?"
"Oi, Sakaki! That's no fair!" one of the guests shouted. Kyoya had heard this and hoped that she would reject him. Unfortunately, he knew her answer.
"Um...sure, why not."
"Great! We can go after club activities."
"Alright."
The anger that built up in Kyoya's being was indescribable. The shadow of the little green monster that plagued him ever since she met Sakaki grew and he had to keep himself from getting out of his seat, or he would have to be held back.
"Senpai, are you okay?" Haruhi asked.
"No, I don't believe I am."
"Oh? How come?"
"I want to murder Sakaki."
"Because he asked Mitsu out?"
"No."
"Tell the truth."
He sighed. "Yes. I don't want him to go near her, but I can't say anything."
"Well, you could always confess your feelings to her."
"Out of the question."
"Forget about the merit, and think about the happiness."
"You too?"
"Yes. We all want you to be happy."
"I understand, but I won't be happy until I can-"
"No. Forget about your father for a bit. I know you like Mitsu. Why don't you just go after her? It would be better for you both."
"At least give me some time."
"Fine."
As Mitsu waited for Kyoya, she heard talking by the club room. They were familiar voices.
"She's so easy. After dinner tomorrow, I'll have her in my bed and screaming my name. I'll finally have something Ootori doesn't have."
Her eyes widened. Sakaki-senpai?
"I mean she's such a cutie."
"Yeah, but she's such an idiot. She's such a stick-in-the-mud too. But, once I get her a little tipsy, she'll be a rabbit in the sack. I mean have you seen her ass? It's so hot."
"You gotta share. I want a piece of that."
"Those other chumps think they have a chance with her against me? Ha, they're dreaming."
She felt bile rise to her throat. She did not expect this. Kyoya was right. She left, fuming. Kyoya's car was sitting out front, waiting for her. When she slid in, she didn't realise that Kyoya was in a bad mood as well, but only calmed when he saw her mood.
"Are you okay?"
"No. You were right."
"What?"
"You were right. Sakaki was an asshole."
"What do you mean? What did he do to you?"
"I was walking past the club room when I heard him talking to Hinomura about his date with me. He was gonna get me drunk and then have sex with me."
He blinked at her, unsure how to react. All he knew was that he was seriously going to kill the bastard. "Well, I would say 'I told you so', but I don't want to be mean." He pulled her into him. "I will deal with him."
"No, I want to deal with him myself."
"You are not going to harm him."
"I'm not. I have another idea."
"Do tell."
"I can't wait to for our date."
"Neither can I. But, I have a question, what drink did you have in mind to use to get me drunk?"
"Huh?"
"A Pinot Noir? Riesling? Carménère? Oh, how about a Burgundy?"
"What are you talking about?"
"I heard you talking to Hinomura about your plan to have sex with me."
"Wh-What?"
"You're jealous of Kyoya-senpai. Trying to one-up him, huh? And I was just the victim."
"What do you know? You're just a commoner."
"You know what? I hate liars. With a burning passion. The last time someone lied to me, I made him move to Europe." She stood up and walked to him. "You have such pretty face, but such an ugly heart."
"Disgusting," the twins said.
Haruhi shot him a glare. "A perverted liar."
He was shaking. Eyes were all on him. "Fuck you! You're just a stupid whore."
This earned shocked gasps from everyone. He stared at the first-year. She clicked her tongue, and she turned away from him. "Kyoya, please get rid of him before I do."
"Of course, my princess." He approached his peer, a sadistic smile painting his face. "You are quite the playboy. I've kept record of your escapades. You know, I could always let your family know. Now, if you want this secret to be kept, you will leave this club, and never return. You will leave Mitsu alone. Am I clear?"
Sakaki grumbled. "Whatever."
"Goodbye. Oh, and tell Hinomura that he's banned as well."
He stood and glared at Mitsu. "I really did like you, you know. That part was true."
"Keep telling yourself that." She watched him leave, sighing as she lost her first regular. She felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to find Kimiko smiling. "Sakurazuka-san?"
"You have us. We're all here for you."
She smiled, tears in her eyes. "Thank you..."
"You should also thank Kyoya."
"Huh?" With that, the ladies pushed her towards the bespectacled host, while the other hosts pushed him towards her. She looked up at him, a blush on her face, giggling at his pink cheeks. He was about to look away, but she pulled him against her. "Your face is much too honest." She wrapped her arms around him, feeling him tense for only a moment, then relaxing and returning the hug.
"I'm glad. Only you can read it."
"Yeah. It's great. Thank you, Kyoya-senpai."
"Anything for you, princess." My princess.
