Chapter 10: Warmth of a Touch

Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran

Finally finished with the four hundred page book, Mia settled into bed. Slipping on her pajamas and humming, she danced into the bathroom. The music was loud enough to block out everything, and she was content with that. She splashed her face with the cold water, waking her up more sadly, and patted it with a towel.

Her pajamas were light pink short shorts, she hated the color, and thin tank top. She hadn't had time to cover up with a blanket or anything when Tamaki came bouncing in the room. With absolutely no warning whatsoever. She squeaked at his sudden appearance, and tried to calm her heart down.

"Mia, Daddy has a surprise-" When Tamaki noticed what she was wearing, his face grew rather hot. The embarrassment soon went to concern at the long, fading scars on her skin. She grabbed a white blanket that she used for lounging around, and wrapped it around her body.

Tamaki slowly made his way over and removed the blanket. His fingers moved delicately over one scar, that had been carved with a knife, and traced a heart over it. He couldn't believe anyone would want to give her scars. She was just so beautiful. Her long gazes and big smiles were what he looked for every time he saw her. He tried countless times to bring that smile to her lips, but failed many times. The look was special, so when he got it, he could be happy for days.

As Tamaki traced her skin, Mia's breath hitched. Her scars always reminded her of Zak, but with Tamaki, she couldn't think. It was an ever growing battle in her mind. She didn't him, but she did like him. He was annoying, but of so thoughtful at the same time. She tried to calm herself down, but since his fingers were still tracing, it didn't seem like that was going to happen.

"You should have told us before," He said so quietly she almost didn't hear it.

She lifted his chin up in order to look into his eyes. His fingers stopped and she missed their warmth. She smiled sadly at him, "I know, I know. I'm sorry, Tamaki."

The way she said his name almost made him forget about the conversation. Almost. "Why, Mia?" It was hard for him to get her name out, but he did.

"I'm sorry," she whispered.

"Why?"

"Because I was afraid," she shook her head," of what he would do."

He held her close to him as she cried softly. He didn't know that was possible. That was why his heart dropped further. She must have had a lot of practice in order to cry that soft. He couldn't even tell if he couldn't see her. His heart ached more and more as her body shook.

"This was your surprise?" Mia asked Tamaki as they walked in his bedroom. The host club stared back at the two with huge, cheeky grins. Well, all expect two, but the never really smiled anyway.

An arm was placed around her shoulders as well as her waist. Mia smiled up at the twins and pulled them into her arms. After a second, the two rubbed their cheeks against her own. She let out a giggle before pushing them away. Honey jumped into her arms and she caught him mid-air. She twirled him around and laughed.

"Why don't I get a hug?" Tamaki whined into her ear, making her squeak in surprise.

She placed a hand to her chest and said half-heartily, "I could have had a heart attack and died. I could be dead right now."

He started crying about her dying and went into his corner. He had a lot of mushrooms already. She laughed at his sulking figure and sat next to him. She picked off the mushrooms growing and placed them together on the floor.

"She can handle Tamaki," Hikaru said and Kaoru finished, "so they have to be perfect for one another, right?"

"Hm?" Mia turned around and flashed them all a creepy smile. "I do hope you guys aren't talking about me. That would so cause many problems for you."

The group gulped and turned to each other, idling in small talk. When Tamaki gave her a confused look, she just patted his head. She looked Hikaru in the eye and walked right up to him, grabbed his collar and yanked it down, so their noises were touching. He felt her minty breath and started to feel heat creep up his neck.

"You aren't talking about me, right?" She tilted her head slightly widening her eyes a bit.

"N-no," He manged to say.

"Good," she giggled a little and let go of his collar. She straightened the wrinkles the best she could and smiled brightly. "Alright, let's get this sleepover started!"

"Mia, I dare you to put one end of that Twizzler into your mouth while Tamaki puts the other end in his mouth," Kaoru declared when it was his turn. "Then you have to start to eat it. Whoever gets the last piece in their mouth wins!"

While Tamaki was reddening, Mia shrugged. It wasn't a big deal anyway, right? No, it was. She was freaking out inside, but she wasn't going to let them see. She had to remain calm, cool, and collected. She picked up the fruity candy and popped the end between her lips. She locked eyes with Tamaki and moved to be right in front of him, just like when she was with Hikaru. When he didn't move, she placed the food into his mouth.

"Ready, set, go!"

She started nibbling on the snack and picked up her pace. Tamaki was still out of it, and snapped right back when he felt lips on his. He locked eyes with light blue ones and felt his cheeks tint red. It was obvious who one, but Tamaki didn't care. He just cared about the warmth her lips provided.

"One, two, three," They all ran away from Hikaru, who was counting. Mia ran as far as the limits went and pulled herself into a room. It was a guest room that no one was using, thank goodness, and her bright eyes searched for the perfect hiding spot.

She noticed a balcony right outside the window and thought it over. It wasn't against the rules, but nobody would be stupid enough to do something so obvious, so that was why it was so perfect for her. She pulled herself through the window and closed it. She sat down on the floor and pulled out her phone.

After ten wins and three losses on her iPhone games, she pulled her knees closer to her chest. It was starting to get chilly and Hikaru hadn't found her yet. It was close to midnight and the air had gotten colder. It was about half an hour since they started, and she knew they probably gave up.

She attempted to lift the window, but it wouldn't budge. Trying again and again, nothing worked. Panic settled in as her efforts failed. Looking around, her eyes landed on another balcony. It would have to do. The only thing she would be able to walk on was a ting ledge that would barely hold her toes.

She gripped the railing and lifted herself over it. She dug her nails into the exterior wall and begged not to fall. It would be painful landing on the ground two stories below. It hurt her head just to think about it. Finally gripping the balcony railing, she pulled herself over it. She counted to herself to stop her pounding heart.

She sighed, revealed, as the door opened to the room. Stepping into the room, she was pulled into a chest. She squeaked and nodded as Tamaki put a finger to his lips. The curtain they were hiding behind, which was against a wall, was soft against her frame. Her breathing slowed as she listened to Tamaki's heart beat and matched hers with his.

No one found them, somehow.

They won.

"Yeah," Mia punched her hand into the air, "won again!"

The twins and Honey threw down their controllers in defeat. She left them in their sulking defeat and skipped over to Kyoya.

"Whatcha doin'?" She peaked over his shoulder in attempt to see the screen. He closed the laptop before glaring at the girl. She rested her chin on his shoulder. "Come on, Kyoya, please!"

"No."

"Aw, but why not?"

"No."

"Kyo-Kyo!"

"No and don't call me that."

"Agh!"

They soon went to sleep after that, curled around their pillows, on a huge blowup mattress that somehow fit all of them. Mia was in the middle of everyone and had a soft, small pink blanket to her chest. She slept with it every night and that night was no exception. The huge blanket around her made the blanket unseen.

She whispered, but everyone heard, before she fell asleep, "See you in Dreamland."

Enjoy? The emotion in the beginning wasn't to my liking, but I still wanted to include it. I thought this chapter was really cute. I think this story will be finishing soon, but I'm not sure yet.