DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING. JUST THE PLOT, KIYOSHI, ZEKE AND HIS PALS, AND RIN AND AKIRA'S NAMES AND PERSONALITIES.
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CHAPTER 9
'They're staring... They all know... They all saw them...' Kyoya resisted the urge to just drop his head on his desk and cry. Even if everyone was thinking bad things of him, he couldn't add to the pile by breaking down now. Even less in front of the already concerned Tamaki... Throughout class, he could feel the concern his blonde friend was feeling for him. It was so intense, Kyoya thought everyone else could feel it.
Just as the class was ending, Kyoya felt his phone buzzing in his pocket. He stayed sitting down, pulling out the little device to see what Zeke was saying now.
Wish I c0uld b there wit u... Really miss u 2...
ZEKE TIMEZ
Kyoya erased the message with a soft sigh. He was slightly upset at the American for the way he alerted him about the photos, 'He should've at least called, instead of messaging me...' he thought. It was a bit childish to be mad for such a reason, but it was how he felt. He was upset.
By the time Kyoya left the class, the hallways were empty, everyone having either gone home or gone to wait for the Host Club. He headed to the Third Music Room. 'Who knows if they saw them...' this anxious feeling of his had been plaguing him since he woke up that morning. It was hard to even get out of bed...
"Kyoya, you can't hide from school just because of some dirty pictures."
Kyoya answered bitterly from under his cave of blankets, "Watch me!"
Rin sighed hopelessly, running a tired hand through his hair. It was hard to go to this level, but he had to get Kyoya untangled from those sheets no matter what. Climbing slowly onto the bed, Rin managed to slowly slide the hood of blue sheets that was over the Shadow King's raven hair and he placed himself on top of the raven. With Kyoya lying on his side, Rin's position left him straddling Kyoya's side. Beneath him Rin could feel Kyoya slowly start to tense. 'I'm sorry Kyoya, but you won't listen.' he thought with guilt. Leaning down, he pressed his chest against Kyoya's shoulder, using his arms to keep his brother somewhat caged in, and he pressed a few light kisses and gentle nibbles against the smooth skin of Kyoya's neck.
Under the sheets, Kyoya was fully tense, his eyes shut tight as he felt the actions being done. To him, it wasn't his brother. It was those same strangers that had taken advantage of him. He couldn't move under the tangled mess he had made of his blankets. With a small whimper, he managed to find his voice, "Please stop... Please stop..." he kept repeating the choked words.
Releasing the younger, Rin sat up and looked at Kyoya, "Get up or I'm going to do it again." he said with a half-threat. His way of getting Kyoya out of bed wasn't the best of ways, he admitted, but how else would he get the boy out without having to deal with Kyoya's stubborn and childish tantrums?
"Why should I even bother...? It'll just be hell on Earth..." Kyoya mumbled to Rin as he walked past him. Going to the bathroom, he shut the door to change. Rin stood beside the door. He spoke through the door that separated them.
"Because, Kyoya Ootori isn't one to just give up so easily. Kyoya isn't one to just lie back and let time crawl slowly by because of some accident... Kyoya's much better and stronger than that... And you know it."
There was a silence inside the bathroom, a silence that meant that Rin's words made a mark. The door slowly opened and Kyoya walked out, dressed in his uniform. With his head down he stood beside Rin silently before quickly leaning forward, gripping his older brother in a tight hug. "Do you really think I can still be strong after all this...?" he mumbled softly against Rin. His head was gently lifted by the brunette. A gentle kiss was placed on his forehead, a somewhat calming action. Rin's words were softly whispered against his head.
"You're strong, Little Brother. You always have been and you always will be. I know it."
'Rin... How can you be so sure?' Kyoya thought, standing from his desk. He pulled his bag on before heading to the Host Club. Opening the door was an ordeal within itself. Slowly looking inside, he was surprised to see no one there. 'Where is everyone...?' He was even more curious when he heard laughter in the other room. He set his bag down on a table before heading to the door of the next room.
"You certainly are a strange character. I wonder why Mother never told us about you?" The voice was recognized as Tamaki's. 'Who is he talking to?' the Shadow King thought. He was quiet in opening the door. Tamaki was the first to see him, "Mother! You're finally here!" he greeted happily.
In a chair facing away from him, Kyoya was surprised to see shocking sapphire eyes look back at him. He was stunned at the person. The shock vanished as the person stood and finally he found his voice, "Zeke!"
The spikey haired blonde hugged the raven tightly, laughing uncontrollably as the two greeted each other, "Kyoya! I missed you so much!"
At the table the Hosts watched their Vice President with smiles. It was kind of nice seeing Kyoya so happy. For Haruhi, it was a great relief, 'Maybe he won't feel so alone anymore.' she thought. The amusement was broken when they heard the loud smack of a sudden slap.
Zeke looked at Kyoya, surprised and rubbing his face, "What the hell?" he asked sadly.
Kyoya glared and pointed at the American, "That's for texting me instead of calling me about last night!" he said.
"I'm sorry! I didn't think you'd be so mad about it..."
For a moment, Kyoya kept a slight glare at his friend before sighing a bit and turning to the others, "I see you've met the Host Club." he said. Zeke smiled, nodding. The Shadow King gestured to Zeke, "Everyone, this is Xephyr Baxter, Zeke for short. I met him while on a business trip to America. He is the son of Kurt Baxter, a potential connection to the Ootori family."
Zeke smiled more and gave a bow, "Hello. I know you know me and I know you, but just let me say this. I may be rich but I'm certainly no pampered brat." He laughed slightly, "And if you don't already know, I'm a homosexual cross-dresser. Don't like it, too bad."
"A cross-dresser? So you dress like a woman?" Honey asked innocently.
"Sort of. I just wear the clothing. I don't really do the full wigs and makeup stuff. Don't get me wrong, I love drag queens and trannies, but it's just not for me."
Tamaki smiled also, "Xephyr, would you like to stay for the Host Club? I'm sure we could use an extra man." he suggested, an idea that was surprisingly backed up by the others, even Haruhi. Zeke blinked curiously, "The Host Club?" he asked but then he grinned and clapped his hands together, "Certainly! Kyoya's told me all about it!"
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"Wow, so you're from America?"
"Are you going to be staying here in Japan for long?"
"How do you get your hair to stay up like that?"
Zeke laughed at all the questions, "Slow down, ladies. I'll answer all your questions." Beside him Kyoya sat, quite amused at the amount of interest everyone had on him. "First, yes I am from America, but don't be so amazed. It's not very different from here. Second, my dad moved here after making connections with the Ootori family. Our company will be moved here as well, so I'll be making Japan my new home. Third, don't ask me. Even I don't know how it does that. I usually expect it to flatten out through the day but it doesn't, much to my disappointment."
"Xephyr, can you tell us about you and Kyoya-senpai? You two seem so close." a young blonde girl asked.
"Yeah. I've never seen him so social with someone. Not even Tamaki." another added.
Kyoya looked at Zeke with a look that told the blonde everything he needed to know. Zeke gave a slight nod before turning his attention back to the ladies. He immediately gave them all a sweet smile, and for an instant, they all thought they were looking at Tamaki. The girls gasped and sighed dreamily. They fell in love with Zeke as he leaned to them, using a soft voice, "Why do you ask about Kyoya and I? You should be asking about you and I. I'm sure we could all be closer quite easily, as well."
From their seat the twins eyed Zeke's work. "Wow, he's doing almost as good as Tono." Kaoru said. Hikaru nodded in an agreement, "Yeah. He's like a natural." then he looked at his twin, "So... Are we gonna talk to the Shadow King?" Kaoru frowned slightly in thought before shrugging. Hikaru huffed, "Wonder if Zeke knows about those pictures... Or maybe he's the one who took them." Kaoru shook his head, "No. Kyoya wouldn't be so close to him if he did." They looked at the mentioned Vice President and then to each other. "You think anybody else saw them?" Kaoru questioned. The question didn't need answers. From the way the other students had been eyeing the Shadow King, it was almost clear that they did know, and if Kyoya's clients knew, then they certainly weren't bothered by it.
The stares of the twins didn't go unnoticed. Kyoya resisted the urge to glare at the two. He expected them to be the ones to know first. He just wondered if they were going to bring it up... 'Knowing them... They will.' he thought, and decided to just wait until they did... After all, waiting was something he seemed to be doing a lot.
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Here's the new chapter. I really hope you enjoy it, and if it's slipping please forgive me. As for me, I'll be making the next chapter, manage to channel my emotions into it, maybe. So be ready for the possibility of some depression in the next chapter. Reviews much appreciated.
