Author Note:
This is Chris,
This is Lori,
This is both of them
-The Nerdlings
Chapter 9- The Nerdlings Have Talent?!
Chris:
It was already hosting hours on Monday and my face due to that sleepover- the unspeakable sleepover. Though, I was still disappointed since I didn't get to see the eye candy that was Takashi- that was all hormones right there.
Then there was the fact that I remembered that I had been almost naked in front of the Host Club. It was embarrassing, but what happened happened so I wasn't going to dwell on it even if it was the reason that I had to take an extra anxiety pill.
"Chris-senpai," one guy asked, "are you okay? Your face is red."
"I'm fine," I smiled, "Just nervous. I'm sure you heard Tamaki's announcement today, correct? Well, apparently Tamaki decided to make the Quirky type the one in charge of lights, it's a disaster waiting to happen," I giggled.
They all nodded in understanding. Tamaki had decided to host a talent show for all of the club's customers with the hosts as judges. The winner of the talent show was to receive a kiss from their host of choice. I was nervous since events like that kind of made me a bundling pile of anxiety- all the people. Besides, I was to be in charge of lights- are you kidding? I will screw it up. I know I will.
I fidgeted slightly due to the short and low-cut maid outfit that I was given since today's theme was to be servants. At least Lori got a semi-feminine butler outfit.
"Speaking of, why are you the Quirky type?"
"Well," I blushed, "It's because of my habit to be a bit of a dork and a clumsy one at that... But I think it's mostly because I'm a dorky uke."
Saying that had the desired effect on the guys since all of them turned red and one spat out his tea. My face was a bit red as I had a finger to my lips innocently.
Lori:
To be completely honest, I was still a bit embarrassed about the sleepover, and I only remember bits and pieces of it. I do remember, however, that for at least twenty minutes I had no shirt on, which had made my scar as visible as my boobs.
Also, when I woke up, I found myself covered in doodles and I was cuddling with Hikaru's arm. I knew right then and there that not only did Chris release the markers, but I had slept with (sort of) Hikaru, and she wasn't going to let me forget.
I was still bright red when we went back to school after that unforgettable sleepover.
"So, last week you ever got to finish your story on Iron Fist or K'un-Lun or anything," one of my regular customers said.
I smiled at him.
"I'm glad to know you guys are still interested. Not many people still stick with me for this long."
He smiled nervously and blushed.
"But before we get to that, I'm supposed to tell you guys about the fabulous Talent Show we're going to host. I am a little worried about Chris though...They put her on light duty..."
A couple of them chuckled slightly.
"You also never finished your story about Bucky, either," one girl said.
"That story has a sad ending, if you want me to finish it then we're going to need a box of tissues probably."
About an hour later I was done telling the story and the three girls that had requested me were crying slightly. I handed her a tissue.
"The plot twist-he didn't die. He was taken into custody by the Russians and got brainwashed and stuff. He also lost an arm, the same arm that had been stuck to the bomb when it exploded."
I looked around and saw that I had more customers I had started with. Most of them were the other hosts clients-even some of Tamaki's had pulled up a few chairs to hear my story.
That's when I noticed everyone in the room was staring at me, and I don't think I've ever felt more uncomfortable in my life. I felt my face heat up even more, and I suddenly felt like I was in a tight space.
Me and my comic book sob stories.
Chris:
When I looked over to Lori, I was a bit sad since she got a lot of customers. She probably felt a bit claustrophobic.
Shaking my head, I paid attention to my own customers.
"Gosh," I said, "Are any of you going to be in the Talent Show? I would love to see some of you preform! I think you would do really well!"
I smiled and the boys blushed slightly- more than likely because if they won they got a kiss. Suddenly, I kind of hoped that none of them entered and won since that meant that I would have to kiss one of them if they chose me.
I still smiled despite the twisting of my stomach since I wouldn't want to kiss any of them. It was nothing personal and it wasn't like I hadn't kissed anyone before, but they weren't exactly my type. Though, I could suck it up and kiss one of them if they won and chose me- even if it meant that I would never hear the end of it from Lori.
Speaking of Lori, I glanced over to her. She was looking at Hikaru from the corner of her eyes and I smirked. Oh yeah, she's never gonna live it down that she 'slept' with Hikaru.
Third Person:
"Which side of the potato chip do you think is saltier," Chris asked as she looked over a potato chip.
The two girls were at the park, currently sitting under a tree. Well, Chris was sitting under the tree and Lori was sitting in the tree on a high branch. They were in their casual clothing- Chris had on jean shorts, a blue tank top and her Loki necklace with her hair in a high ponytail. Lori had on an Iron Fist shirt (It had the Iron Fist symbol on it) and jeans.
They were both thankful for the small break without the bothersome Host Club, especially since Lori was practicing her guitar. How that girl can play a guitar in a tree, I'll never know, Chris thought.
"Brush off all the salt on one side, then you know the other side is saltier," Lori answered smoothly.
"Gee thanks," Chris said dryly as she put the chip in her mouth and stood up, "Well, we're officially out of refreshments so I'm gonna go across the street to that bakery real quick to get some more. Want anything?"
Lori was about to open her mouth, but then Chris continued,
"Nevermind. I know what you want."
Lori smiled cheekily as Chris laughed and headed out.
She finished tuning her guitar and started to strum a song she hadn't heard in a few months.
"This is the end
Hold your breath and count to ten
Feel the Earth move and then
Hear my heart burst
Again...
For this is the end
I've drowned and dreamt this moment
So overdue, I owe them
Swept away I'm stolen...
Let the skyfall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Or face it all together..."
Lori smiled to herself as she sang, oblivious to the people listening to her.
"~...You may have my number
You can take my name
But you will never take my heart
Let the skyfall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Or face it all together
Let the skyfall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Or face it all together
At skyfall
Where you go I go
What you see I see
I know I'll never be
Without your security
And your lovin' arms
Keepin' me from harm
Pu your hand in my hand
And we'll stand
Let the skyfall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Or face it all together
Let the skyfall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
Or face it all together
At skyfall
Let the skyfall
We will stand tall
At skyfall.~"
A few seconds after she was done she heard clapping and cheering a the bottom of the tree. When she looked down she saw a few kids and, to her despair, the host club-minus Hunny and Takashi.
"OH MY LOVELY DAUGHTER YOU SHOULD ENTER IN THE TALENT SHOW!"
Lori shrugged.
"No thanks. Besides, I'm going to be the one telling people when to go on, and I have to help the Hikaru and Kaoru with the artwork for the posters an banners that'll be all over the school. Speaking of which," she paused, pulling out a folded up piece of paper.
She climbed down from the tree and handed it to Hikaru.
His eyes widened at the design as Lori smiled. It was a picture of the schools crest with the host clubs color coated roses in the background.
"Cool, huh," she said beaming.
I didn't know she could draw that good, Hikaru though. Heck, I din't even know she had a guitar! After a full month and a half she still keeps stuff from us. Then again we never asked.
Kaoru looked at his older twin and smiled. It was obvious Hikaru was developing feelings towards Lori. However, Kaoru was also slightly worried. Hikaru had finally gotten over Haruhi, and wasn't sure if his other half should be crushing. Then again, Lori, like Haruhi before her, had made him even more open. Not only did the clients enjoy it, but the hosts were also seeing a side of him that was unfamiliar.
It could be for the better.
Chris looked down at all the stuff in her arms. Eh, I might have gone a bit over board... dang sweets... She did get more than enough for her and Lori.
As she walked down the street to get a bit closer to the park before she crossed, she sang to herself quietly.
"~Singing it's silent song of misery
A monster lies trapped in it's own Nightmare
'He' is a tyrant, it lets out a plea
Why did she have to leave it all alone?
Bound to sing for us, a worthless monster
It never sees us, It despises us
Lying so useless, we start to holler
'Hey, get up you worthless Circus Monster!'~"
"You have a nice voice, Chris-chan," a sweet boyish voice said.
Chris turned around startled to see Hunny,
"Eh... thanks."
Chris flushed slightly.
"You do," Mori added, which made Chris more embarrassed.
"You should sign up for the talent show," Hunny giggled.
"But I'm doing the lights," Chris protested.
"Don't worry, I can get someone to take care of it," Hunny pointed out, "But you sound really go so you need to sing in the talent show, okay Chris-chan?"
"Fine," Chris finally agreed, knowing that she wouldn't win.
"NERDLING SAY WHAT NOW," Lori screeched.
Chris winced. She should have known that it would happen- that Lori wouldn't be so happy with her.
"I signed us up for the talent show. Kyoya says that since we're hosts, we'll just perform at the end, just after the last customer's act and before the winner is announced, as a sort of...bonus, I guess would be the right thing to say... And we can't win since we're hosts too, but still, sort of fun."
"What about all our chores for the talent show? You have to do the lights and I have to help with posters and we're both helping with the decorating."
"I know," Chris pouted, "But Hunny gave me these big round eyes and I couldn't say no... I can get someone to take care of the lights for our act, posters shouldn't take too long- maybe a few hours or two days at the most- and then the decorating, we're just gonna help with finishing touches the day before since I convinced Kyoya that we don't need to help with all of the decorating since our performance, if we're good, can raise profits."
"Let me guess," Lori put a hand on her hip, "You could practically see the dollar signs in his eyes? I knew that your feelings for Hunny would get us in trouble someday..."
"I don't have feelings for Hunny," Chris denied, "And like you're one to talk Miss Cuddle-With-Hikaru!"
"I was asleep!"
"That didn't mean you didn't enjoy it when you woke up!"
The two girls started to get a bit red before they burst into laughter. Still, both girls knew that their crushes wouldn't like them back. Girls like them never got the hot guy.
That only happens in romance movies and fanfiction, the two girls thought.
Chris was stressing out. No, she was more than just stressing out, she was felt like she should just sink into the ground like Danny Phantom and disappear. Then she wouldn't have to preform.
Lori put a hand on her shoulder,
"You'll be fine, dumbass."
"But what if I screw it up? I screw everything up!"
"There are a lot of superheroes who screw things up sometimes, like Spiderman! Or Beastboy! But in the end, it always works out."
"I... I guess."
Chris took a few deep breaths. Chris ended up in formal clothing due to not getting away from the twins in time. She wore a black mid-thigh dress that sleeveless and a pink flower attached in the corner of it, her Loki necklace, and black fingerless gloves. She had to convince the twins to let her keep on the black flats and to not wear the heels because if she wore heels, she swore that she would trip off the stage and die. Lori refused to wear a dress. Instead she had on black jeans, a light blue dress shirt with a black formal jacket, combat boots, all of her regular jewelry, and white fingerless gloves.
"And now for a special treat," Hunny's voice giggled over the speaker, "just like cake! Oh we need cake after this... Chris-chan and Lori-chan as a special gift to the customers for all your hard work! Performing Live To Rise!"
Chris and Lori came out on stage. Hikaru smiled slightly, noticing that Lori's shirt was the same color as his rose and Hunny smiled because Chris looked cute in the dress and the flower that she had on her dress was also the same color as his hosting rose. Kaoru stared at Chris with a smile- she did look beautiful.
Lori started to play the guitar. Soon after, Chris started to sing.
"What if all you understand,
Could fit into the center of our hand,
Then you found it wasn't you,
Who held the sum of everything you knew..."
Hunny knew that Chris had a lovely voice, but nothing could compare when she sang into the microphone so clearly. Her voice sounded a bit high, but it was beautiful. Tamaki was in tears that his 'lovely daughter' could sing so well. Kaoru smiled largely since he had never heard Chris sing. Then the two girls sang together,
"We're insane but not alone,
You hold on,
And let go...
Like the sun we will live to rise,
Like the sun we will live and die,
And then ignite again,
Like the sun we will live to rise...again..."
The two girls were in perfect harmony and then Lori started to sing herself,
"What if the one thing that I missed,
Was everything I need to pass the test,
And if I fail what happens then,
Can I still count on you as a friend..."
Hikaru smiled to himself. Then Tamaki started to cry that both of his 'daughters' were so talented.
"We're insane but not alone,
You hold on,
And their gone,
Like the sun we will live to rise,
Like the sun we will live and die,
And then ignite again,
Like the sun we will live to rise again,
Warm My Face,
Warm Your Face,
Warm My Face,
Warm Your Face,
Warm My Face,
Warm Your Face,
Like the sun we will live to rise,
Like the sun we will live and die,
And then ignite again,
Like the sun we will live to rise,
Like the sun we will live and die,
And then ignite again,
Like the sun we will live to rise again..."
They finished with large smiles on their faces- both of them were nervous at first, but as they had sung, it disappeared as they lost themselves in the music.
The crowd applauded and both the girls gave a small bow before disappearing behind the curtain.
"Oh my precious daughters, you were so wonderful! I wish we could have announced you as the winners!"
Tamaki started to hug the two girls, both which felt like the life was being drained out of them. Hunny and Hikaru were still frowning in the back. At the last minute, Kyoya announced that first, second, and third place all could get a kiss- two of them that had one was boys. One boy had chosen Chris and the other chose Lori. While the girls weren't happy, they did give the boys a quick peck. Though Hikaru, Kaoru and Hunny were the most upset.
"I got it," Hunny declared, "Since they should've won, don't you that they deserve a kiss, Takashi?"
"Hmm?"
Takashi looked down at Hunny, confused, but understood that Hunny just wanted a kiss from Chris. Hikaru was quick to agree with Hunny's idea. Soon, all the hosts (expect for Haruhi) agreed to give the girls a kiss on the cheek.
Hikaru went to kiss Lori and Kaoru went to kiss Chris. Both girls dodged easily,
"That's nice and all," Chris started, "But we'd rather not since it's weird."
"You guys are friends," Lori pointed out.
"Tell you what, let's just go some place for you diner, and you pay," Chris suggested.
The two girls gave a large smile and a thumbs up.
Chris and Lori started to clean up the stage. Kyoya agreed to buy dinner- if the two girls cleaned the stage. Both were still dressed up and had brooms in their hands. Though, if it meant that they could go to a dressy, swanky restaurant afterwards, it was worth it.
"Stupid ass hat," Lori muttered.
"Could be worse," Chris shrugged, "We could have to clean the bathrooms like the twins or the decorations like everyone else."
"True... but... ew, that's spit," Lori made a disgusted face.
Chris made a face and suddenly got an idea.
"~I see you come, I watch you go; you never seem to leave me, though," Chris sang.
Lori looked at Chris with a large smile. Then the two of them continued to sing together as they cleaned.
"~So is this love or hate? We'll see...you're makin' me crazy!
Inside my dreams, you're all I see. Well, all I see is you and me.
Lady, maybe, or host? I find I really don't mind
If I had to choose a rose, in this garden of romance,
Maybe we could take this chance...maybe you're my love,
And I would like to find a hand like yours to take mine,
And with one kiss we could stop time, and I'd fall in love with you.
Tomorrow's far away; let's place our hope in today.
Just you and me in a beautiful spring...and we'll always fall in love, again.
Maybe you're my love!~"
Chris and Lori burst into giggles and the hosts applauded.
"Hmmm," Haruhi mused, "That sounds really familiar..."
"YOU CAN'T JUST SING OUR THEME SONG," Tamaki screeched.
"Theme song," Haruhi's sweat dropped, "Senpai, this isn't an anime."
"Or a fanfiction," Chris and Lori pitched in.