For the first time in over a year, I'm updating this story. I'm so sorry for not updating, but my muse completley died for it. Just this past few weeks the muse to write for this has slowly crept back into my mind. So yeah, this is an active story again. I'm working on three stories at once right now, so updates may be a little slow, but bear with me here. x3
I'm also thinking of making the next chapter the last one.
Disclaimer: I don't ouwn Ouran High School Host Club
I knew with out anyone telling me why Mara escaped. He wanted me back in that cage, and he wanted revenge. This wasn't how it was supposed to happen. I was supposed to have been freed, and now live a normal life. That's how these things worked right? My legs felt like jelly, and they gave out under me.
"Hikaru!" Kaoru gasped, kneeling down beside me. He wrapped his arms around my shoulder, dragging me into a hug. "I'll protect you, I promise."
I shook my head, knowing that wasn't a statement that made sense reality. "You can't." I said, tearing up. "He is going to find me, and when he does, I don't want you getting hurt..."
Kaoru pulled me closer. "I'm not losing you again."
There was a pause of silence as we both sat there. I leaned my head into his shoulder. "I'm sorry, Kaoru. I shouldn't be like that. I'm just scared..." I bit my lip. The fact that I was scared was a lie. I wasn't scared; I was petrified.
Kaoru gave a sympathetic smile. "I'm here for you." He helped stand me up, and looked at the police officer. "I think we're ready to go into school now." He nodded.
The policeman tipped his hat. "Very well then, let's go."
We walked through the halls, and could practically feel the gossip going around. It turns out, that we weren't the only ones who heard that tragic news. I wanted to tell them all to shut up. It wasn't any of their buisness.
The school day started, and Kaoru and I both chinpalmed to proclaim our boredom already. As my eyes dully flickered from the teacher to Kaoru to my notes, my mind wandered to that day, the one I escaped.
You know, from the small window up top, it looked like it was a nice day outside. I could even hear birds chirping, far away from where I was. Tch... I was sick of this. I just wanted it to end already. There had to be something I could do to see Kaoru again. Something...
The door opened, and I saw it to be Mara himself on his weekly check up. "Hey pet, wanna dance?" He chuckled, twisted grin on his face. "I'm going to ask you something that... wait a minute, you already kno what that something is. So what is it this week?"
"The answer is no." I hissed. "And go kill yourself."
As usual, I got a blow to my side, but by now I was used to the pain. "You think you're really funny, dontcha rich kid? Dissin me every chance you get. Well, I won't stand for it!" He kicked me again.
"I won't be broken." I growled.
"That's all in your head." He said, grinning. He threw a punch hitting my in the side of the face, kneeing me in the stomach soon after.
"Shit..." I gasped, coughing up blood. I collapsed in a heap on the floor.
"How do you like me now?" Mara laughed. "You're pathetic, kid. If only you would just tell me your name, I would let you go."
"That..." I gasped, spitting out blood. "That's a lie."
"You can think that all you want. I'm serious." He said. "As of today I've had you for two years. Surely you'll make your decision soon." And with that, he left.
I slumped my body over in the dirt. It hurt like Hell. Two years? Had it really been that long? Two years of life had gone by on ther other side, and I was stuck here. My eyes turned to the door. Holy shit, it was open.
I was hesitant. What if it was like the phone deal, or what if it was an accident he hadn't recognized? I was going to take the chance. I peeked my head out the door looking left and then right. No one was there. I peeked around behind the door. No one was there either. In front of me was a case of stairs that ascended upwards. Here went nothing. I started up the stairs, carefully looking to see where anyone was. As soon as I got to the top, I saw the henchman in the living room. He was asleep with the tv on. My heart was pounding as if it was bursting out of my chest.
One foot after the other, I tip toed, being extremely careful and looking for Mara until I saw the front door. Hurriedly, I opened it, trying to be as quiet as possible. Then for the first time in two years, I stepped outside.
Ignoring the pain in my side, I took off running, taking one good look at the house and the street name. I was free, and I could see Kaoru again! The reality of it made me smile my first genuine smile in a long time. One more time it ran through my mind, I was free.
"Hey, Kaoru..." I said, turning to face him as classes ended for the day.
"What?" He questioned, tilting his head and smiling.
"Want to just head home after school today? I'm not in the mood for the host club." my golden eyes cast to the floor.
Kaoru understood, like he always did. "Sure." He nodded.
So we stood up, and I smiled as I reached out a hand. He smiled back, interlocking his fingers with mine, and off we went through the halls. I had Kaoru again, and I wasn't going to lose him. Even if Mara was out there again, I would remain here, because I had to be there for my brother.
... at least ...
That's how I wanted it to be...
Yay! New chapter! (about time...) xDD Reviews? And look forward to a next chapter soon~ Maybe the last chapter.
