Really? 4 months and I haven't updated? I'm so sorry everyone! I love all my readers and as much as I'd love to be able to have the free time to update once a week, I can't. Ideas come slow to me :/ Plus, there has been so much going on. Halloween and my birthday and school junk -_- sooooo ONTO MY STORY OF WHICH TOPIC I DO NOT OWN! And I hope this clears me: MY LONGEST CHAPTER EVER!
Amaya's POV
About a week after my fight with Tamaki, I was going on, but I was going on in a mixed state of anger and sadness. I continue going through the motions of life as though nothing has happened. The same routine went on for a week: get up, get ready, have breakfast, go to school, go to Host Club, go home, have dinner, do homework and chores, get ready, go to bed, repeat.
Hoshimi noticed the pattern and tried to get me to move away from it but the numbness made me refuse to anything out of my pattern. Although despite this, I have noticed that Tamaki seems slightly off, though I don't know why. Haruhi continues to be frustrated with me even though I've really only gotten revenge. Though, after flirting with the guys she likes I don't blame her for being furious. I'm starting to think that it was kinda selfish of me to play with her emotions like that. I sigh to myself.
You've got to do the right thing Amaya. My inner voice reminds me. Silently, I agree. Maybe I could try and make friends with Haruhi. A smile erupts from my lips. Another plan has yet to be set in motion. Now if only I could get Hoshimi to go with the plan. Just before class ends I approach her.
"Can you do me a favor?" I ask.
"Anything for you! Now what's up cousin?" gushed Hoshimi.
"Apologize to Haruhi." I blurted after some seconds of silence.
"No." was her immediate response.
"But why noootttt?" I whine.
"That witch gossiped about you with the guy you li-" I shot her a glare. "Used to like." she continued monotonously.
"But I need you to do this for me!" I pleaded.
"Sorry chica, I love you and all but it's because I love you that she shouldn't be forgiven." Hoshimi paced to the other side of the room. I wouldn't let her give me a no.
"But Jesus forgives everyone!" I sang.
"C'mon don't start guilt tripping me now. I'm not apologizing no matter what!" Hoshimi stalked out of the room. I let out an exasperated breath.
Later that day I decided that I would confront Haruhi for myself and apologize for her. Surprisingly enough Hoshimi was already in the Host Club room.
"I thought you said you weren't going to apologize." I jeered.
"I'm not." She protested and raised her head, "I knew you would apologize for me so I thought you would need me to be there."
I giggled and embraced my amazing cousin. "You're pretty much a step ahead aren't you?"
"You know it." Hoshimi replied with a smirk on her face. Together, we walked with linked arms toward the target. I called for Haruhi just as I was a few feet away. I had carefully planned this moment. She can't turn me away because she's with her customers and Kyouya would most likely give her the Shadow King glare.
Haruhi looked to Hoshimi and me and paled slightly.
"Yes?" Haruhi replied politely.
"I have something that I would like to tell you and I really want you to listen." I began choosing my words carefully.
I opened my mouth to continue but another voice interjected. "I'm sorry for the way I acted."
Haruhi and I glanced at Hoshimi obviously surprised. While my eyebrows shot up along with a smirk, Haruhi's mouth went slightly agape.
"What are you two staring at?"
"Well you told me you weren't going to apologize to Haruhi." I jerked my head towards the honor student.
"I changed my mind ok? I can't exactly go along knowing I didn't forgive Haruhi even though you do."
"Awhhh!" I hugged my cousin and she just stood there laughing.
"I think that this situation has gotten far enough out of hand. If anyone should be apologizing it's me Amaya-san. I shouldn't have talked about you behind your back. It was very rude and inconsiderate of me. I let my emotions get the best of me."
"It's ok." I grinned at her.
A motor sounded beneath our feet.
"NOOOO SOMEONE LET ME AT HER!" Hoshimi yelled. Kaoru noticed what was going on and quickly took hold of Hoshimi to restrain her.
"How lovely!" Renge gushed. "The fight is resolved but that battle for Tamaki continues!"
Hoshimi growled.
"Oh she's here too?" Renge asked suddenly looking bored.
"That's it! Imma kill her!" Hoshimi tore away from Kaoru and took off after the otaku. Renge ran away as fast as she could.
"They're so useless." Haruhi chuckled.
"Yeah but you've gotta admit; they're hilarious."
"Agreed." Haruhi nodded. We both laughed at the chaotic scene together.
"Marvelous! My friends are getting along again!" Tamaki cheered, "This calls for a celebration!"
Hoshimi stopped running and Renge took the opportunity to leave the campus.
"For once, sparkly boy makes sense."
Tamaki hid in his depression corner at my cousin's words.
"She didn't mean that Tamaki. Please come back with us." I smiled warmly.
Tamaki blushed slightly, "O-Ok."
"We should throw a fair!" Tamaki suddenly declared after some moments of thought.
"That sounds fun." I agreed with a smile.
"Yeah; besides we still haven't celebrated my birthday that passed." Hoshimi added with a glare at me.
I giggled nervously, "Sorry."
"Yay! We're gonna have some fun!" Honey sempai cheered.
"Yeah." Mori said.
"This could advertise the club on a public basis." Kyouya mused.
"Fun with Haruhi." Hikaru schemed.
"Fun with my Hoshimi." Kaoru smirked, taking his girlfriend by the waist.
"Ehh? So we're going to throw a fair now? Geez, you people come up with all kinds of weird ideas for me to participate in." Haruhi sighed, hiding a small smile. I don't think anyone else noticed but I elbowed her teasingly. Haruhi blushed and Tamaki was in an instant all over her.
"How cute! My precious daughter is blushing! You're so cute Haruhi!" Tamaki squealed, latching onto Haruhi. Chaos ensued directly after. I couldn't help but grin at the scene before me because this is my life and it's who I want to be.
"Oh Tamaki~! I want a hug too! Do I get a hug if I blush?" I squealed, chasing after him.
The next day
Hoshimi's POV
The Host Club and I were currently in the office of Tamaki's father. Amaya wasn't with us because she had guitar lessons and the only reason I was still hanging around was because of my Kaoru.
"Oh please father! We must have the most spectacular fair ever! Imagine what the students would think of a commoner's fair. This fair is also a celebration for Haruhi and Amaya."
"Oh? And why are they celebrating?" Yuzuru asked, as an amused expression appeared on his aging face.
"We were having a bit of a disagreement sir and we've made up now. Tamaki feels the need to celebrate this." Haruhi spoke up.
"Then of course we must! I would do anything for you Haruhi! Remember I am your uncle!" Yuzuru grinned waving his hand dramatically.
"Of course I would also love to help out that smart Amaya. She's got the best grades in the school. Amaya could have easily gotten in on a full academic scholarship however the blessed girl wanted to come in on a different scholarship."
Everyone except Kyouya looked confused. All eyes switched from Tamaki's dad to the Host Club's vice prez.
"If you don't mind I'd like to explain sir." Kyouya interjected.
Yuzuru nodded to him and said, "You can continue this elsewhere if you don't mind. I have to start planning this fair."
Our steps echoed in the spacious school until the load of us reached the 3rd Music Room. Despite his request to elaborate, Kyouya made no signs of willing to speak. I need to know what was going on and I needed to know now. If the baka didn't want to get a word out, I would force it out.
"Ok what's going on glasses guy? Not even I knew what he was talking about and I'm her cousin! If you don't tell me now this spork is going straight to your nonexistent heart!" I lunged at him but Kaoru had a tight hold on me. Not that I minded.
"Well we all know that Amaya plays guitar correct?"
Everyone nodded.
"Did any of you know Amaya writes songs?"
I looked at the shadow king.
"I always thought those papers that she had in her guitar case been drawings or poems."
"Close, lyrics."
"Wow so Amaya-chan wanted to come in on a music scholarship?" Honey sempai noted.
"Correct sempai. Lucky for her she did. Her music was quite popular in her old school."
"I bet Amaya's been writing a lot of songs with what's been going on lately." I sighed.
I noticed that Tamaki's eyes were all over the place. Suddenly he burst, "We've got to get Amaya to play a song at the fair!"
"I'm not so sure Tamaki. Amaya can be really stubborn when she wants to be. Since I haven't heard about her writing songs, I doubt Amaya will just come out and allow for herself to go and perform in front of a public crowd." I paused.
Tamaki acquired a spirited smile. "I have my ways of convincing her."
I frowned. "Don't you even think of leading Amaya on and if you do there'll be hell to pay." I snarled demonically at the blonde.
Immediately, the Host Club King went off to the corner of depression. Everyone sweatdropped in slight annoyance. However, Tamaki bounced back, "Don't worry! I have a most ingenious idea that will ensure Amaya's performance at our lovely school fair! There is no reason I should manipulate her feelings! I will simply ask Amaya in the kindest form I know of."
"Well, if you know what you're doing." I linger. A curt nod is given as a response.
Amaya's POV
I hurry back to my house after my guitar lesson. I had finally learned how to play the cords to one of my favorite songs. Though, I felt really bad about running around in secret like this. It's not like I have to hide being able to play guitar from Hoshimi and the Host Club but it's a part of my past that I like. You know, besides my family and God. Maybe I should tell at least Hoshimi. She IS my cousin after all. I bet Hoshimi will love that I could now play—
My thoughts were interrupted when I slammed into a muscled body. "Oh my gosh; I'm so sorry!" I gasped, looking up. My breath was instantly gone.
"Hi Amaya." A warm voice greeted with an elegant wave.
"Tamaki?" I yelled. I attempted to hide my guitar, but to no avail.
"It's ok my lovely princess. I am already aware of your lessons in playing the guitar." Tamaki bubbled as usual.
I sighed, half from relief and the other half from annoyance. "Kyouya?"
Tamaki nodded sheepishly. I nodded in return. It figures that Kyouya the stalker would be the one to blow my secret. So typical of the Shadow King it was almost predictable, almost. I shook out of my stupor.
"Anyways," I drew out, "what are you doing here?"
"I came to ask a favor of you my sweet." Tamaki purred. I raised an eyebrow. A voice comes from around the corner, "Yo Amaya! I wouldn't have kept your guitar playing a secret from your favorite cousin aka ME!"
"Hoshimi!" I gasped.
"What? It's like you've never seen me coming to see you before." My cousin laughed. I shot a frown at her. "Sorry." Hoshimi mumbled.
"What's the favor Tamaki?" I asked, cutting to the chase. The faster I got away from them, the faster I could get home to let my embarrassed tears flow out.
"I would so appreciate it if you would sing a song at the Ouran Festival tomorrow. If you do, I'll have a special surprise for you too."
I froze. Sing? In front of Jesus knows how many people; with all eyes on me as I belted out (or in my case muttered) out a tune? No chance in heck. "I can't Tamaki. I-I'm sorry. I'm just not emotionally prepared for something so….public." I stuttered.
"Then we can have you practice! You'll be ready in no time and besides-" Tamaki reassured.
"NO MEANS NO DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?" I screamed an interjection, tears rushing out leaving me no time to run. Hoshimi and Tamaki looked to me in both shock and sympathy. "I cannot possibly go in front of hundreds or thousands of people and sing some song. For one thing I have stage fright. Another thing, I'm too shy. This kind of thing just doesn't suit me. I haven't even prepared myself mentally with this."
"Maybe if you got over your shyness, you would be able to sing." Hoshimi suggested.
"No! I'm not like you ok? I can't just stop being shy and sing a song. I have to wait, a long time if I have to just so that I could perform in front of lots of people." I sobbed.
"But if you wait too long, then life will go on; time passes and the opportunity is gone." Tamaki calmly advised.
My tears slowed. My hazel orbs lifted to meet violet ones. "That's really good advice."
"Thank you." Tamaki smiled. "Now will you go through with singing at our festival?" One nod was all it took for Tamaki to pick me up by the waist and twirl me around joyously.
I squealed and giggled as Hoshimi watched with a smirk on her face.
'Shut up.' I mouthed to her.
'No way, this is too good.' She shook her head vigorously, taking out her camera for a picture. I hid my face before Hoshimi could get the picture. 'Two words: face book!' Hoshimi taunted. By now, Tamaki had put me down and instead went for my hand.
"C'mon you two! We must quickly get to Ouran! We have a festival to create!" Tamaki bubbled.
"Coming!" the two of us yelled, following close behind the blonde. We stepped into the limo that went en route to the school.
"I AM getting a surprise still right?" I smiled. Tamaki and Hoshimi giggled, "Of course."
The next day –Amaya's POV-
Breathe in, breathe out. You can do this Marysa. Don't forget Tamaki's advice. Feel the beat and just let go. You got this.
"Amaya?" Kyouya called, "You're up." I sent a nod his way. The music began.
You're not alone, together we stand
I'll be by your side you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold and it feels like the end
There's no place to go you know I won't give in
No, I won't give in
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say
There's nothing you can do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
So far away, I wish you were here
Before it's too late this could all disappear
Before the doors close and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend. Yeah, yeah
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say
There's nothing you can do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Hear me when I say
When I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say
There's nothing you can do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Keep holding on
Keep holding on
There's nothing you can say
There's nothing you can do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
I smiled out at the crowd and applause roared out. I blushed in modesty and saw everyone I knew and loved clapping madly. Even a few tears seemed to have spread out amongst the crowd.
Suddenly, Hoshimi was by my side. "Oh my gosh! You were frikin amazing!" she squealed.
"Nice vocal chords." Kaoru complimented.
"You were so pretty!" Honey-sempai cheered. Mori nodded along, agreeing.
"I'll have to consider you as a hostess perhaps if the compliments keep drifting in." Kyouya muttered. I assumed it was a compliment.
"Well done Amaya-san." Haruhi grinned. I gave her a hug and thanked her.
Tamaki was the last to approach but he yanked me into a tight hug. "Amaya that was so beautiful and gorgeous. You have such an incredible voice." He sobbed. I patted his head, "Thank you Tamaki."
"Oohhh! Amaya! It's time for the couple's pie eating contest! We gotta go do this!" Hoshimi bounced, Kaoru in tow.
I grumbled, "I don't really want to..."
Hoshimi glared at me. "The winning couple gets a romantic date planned just for them."
"Let's go Tamaki. We're gonna compete in a commoner's event." I rushed, pulling him as Hoshimi pulled Kaoru and I.
"Yay! What is it?"
"A pie eating contest."
"You and Tamaki are going down!" Hoshimi challenged with a spark in her eyes. A fire lit up in mine.
"No way! You're getting creamed so bad you're gonna be put in soup then my Thanksgiving dinner! BWAHAHAHAHA!" I laughed evilly. Stares are directed at me. "What?" Everyone shakes their heads. Finally, we arrive at the booth for the couple's pie eating contest.
"Time to sign up." Hoshimi smirks, rubbing her hands together. I dive for the pen and write all of our names down. The contest was going to start in fifteen minutes, but I had no idea how this would work. Of course the rules would be explained, but I ate really slowly! I sped walked to Tamaki.
"Tamaki, I don't know if I can do this anymore. I'm a really slow eater and I don't want to embarrass you." I rambled.
"Don't worry my dear. You could never embarrass me." Tamaki soothed me. Kaoru and Hoshimi walked past. "Yeah Amaya, he embarrasses himself!" Kaoru smiled. Hoshimi giggled at Kaoru.
"We'll show you!" Tamaki roared. He took my hand and led me to the table.
"Casanova-kun? You're the one in charge of this stand?" Tamaki gasped when he saw the red haired judge.
"Casanova?" I asked, tilting my head. Hoshimi shook her head from across the table. "No hun, his real name is Kasanoda. The Host Club just won't pronounce his name right." Hoshimi shot a look at Tamaki and Kaoru. They looked away in shame.
"Yes, I'm Kasanoda. And you are?" Kasanoda greeted with a smile.
"I'm Amaya. It's nice to meet you Kasanoda-kun. I hope we can be really good friends." I flashed a smile. He blushed slightly. "T-Thanks." Tamaki eyed him.
"No need to be intimidated Tamaki. Calm down!" I whispered. He whisper shouted back, "But Casanova blushed at you! He can't be interested in you. You're mine!"
I began to flame up in shock, "I-I-I'm so confused. Tamaki? Did you just say that I was yours?" Tamaki has just realized what he said.
"I….uh…ummm…yes." Tamaki stammered. I blushed, staring deeply into table.
"YECH! Mush! Get a room you two!" Hoshimi groaned. I laughed and stuck a tongue out at my cousin who was now slapping Kaoru for touching her inappropriately. If anything, they needed a room.
"Ok! We're going to start the Couple's Pie Eating Contest everyone! Here are the rules: the couples must race to be the first couple to finish just one pie without using their hands to eat winning couple will get this!" Kasanoda gestured to a gorgeous pearl necklace.
In that instant, I knew I had to have it. That necklace would be MINE!
" If the couples are ready, then get set, and GO!" Kasanoda cheered.
This is so embarrassing! I thought in a last moment. But I couldn't go back now; I had to get that necklace. So I dug in.
Tamaki's POV (like the 2nd time he's had a POV in this fanfic...sry Tamaki I love you but this is Amaya's story xD)
I noticed Amaya's eyes lit up in a luminous, beauty similar to the moon's when she saw that necklace. Truth be told I hadn't thought of anything other than something involving the Host Club, a concert, or a notebook for Amaya as a surprise. This would be perfect. If we won, we could get that necklace.
But, on the other hand, it was so weird to share the same food. In the very same place Amaya's lips had been…
"TAMAKI!" Amaya screamed. I jumped, "Yeah?"
"C'mon keep eating! We're almost done but Hoshimi and Kaoru are speeding up and so are Kanako and Tohru!" Amaya hissed.
"Sorry I was thinking of…well to be honest…you." I smoothly replied.
"You…what?" Amaya breathed. In that moment, Amaya stood up quickly which ended up starting a domino effect. The table fell to its side, sending pie in various people's faces and ultimately started a pie war. Once it started though, Amaya's eyes began to water.
"You lied to me! You said that I wouldn't embarrass you but see what this has done? I can't deal with this right now!" she shouted, pivoted in a 180 and took off for her classroom.
"Amaya, wait!" I called out to her. It was no use. Amaya had already fled the scene. Hoshimi came by and put a hand on my shoulder.
"Guess no one wins huh?" she sighed.
"Why? Why couldn't I do this one thing for her? It also doesn't help since we just had a fight and now Amaya's mad at me again! What do I do?" I collapsed to the ground in defeat.
"Hey, look. Amaya's a really sensitive person. My cousin's gone through so much for someone her age. You have to handle Amaya delicately like a flower but at the same time be real with her like you would with a best friend. Besides, Amaya is the best friend you could ever have. Amaya listens and will sacrifice herself for others. That's why she is giving you a chance to go after Haruhi too. But Amaya also wants you for herself. Amaya's subconscious just can't handle all the pressure. Amaya is really easily emotionally spent if too much happens. You've got to give her a chance though. If you let Amaya in, then she will too. Now go after Amaya and give her this."
Hoshimi handed me a box I recognized. I smiled and ran to Amaya's classroom.
Amaya's POV
I let out some tears. I don't want to keep fighting with him but Tamaki just can't keep tossing me around. I'm not a salad! I'm a watermelon according to Flaire. I dried my tears when I hear footsteps headed my way and I ran to Music Room Three.
I hide behind the piano and Tamaki easily spots me.
"Danggit." I grumbled, hiding as I curled myself up.
"You can't get away from me that easy Amaya." Tamaki said. I could hear the teasing smile in his velvet voice.
"Go away. I totally embarrassed you back there. Someone like me isn't suited to be with someone like you romantically." I muttered.
"How can you say that Amaya?" Tamaki quietly murmured.
"You want to know?" I screamed, standing up and facing Tamaki despite the tears. "Fine. I don't think I'm that pretty. Almost every guy I've ever liked has rejected me. Hiroki certainly wasn't the first. My parents are divoreced but not once did I want them to get back together with each other. My 'friends' at home would sometimes ignore me even people I knew didn't really talk to me that much. Sure I get good grades and I'm innocent and I'm the perfect daughter. But so what? I don't want any of that. All I want is to have a happy family who loves me and friends who would do anything to make me smile. I can't be this positive person all the time you know? Sometimes I cry at night and it won't stop!" Amaya yelled.
Tamaki looked heartbroken with sympathy. I stopped myself. I did it AGAIN. I let the guy I like know too much about me for the second time since I got here. No, I refused to get tossed aside. I need to be saved. I stormed away.
"Amaya!" Tamaki caught up with me and took me by the wrist.
"Stop it! Let go of me!" I protested.
"No, you've got a surprise." Tamaki said taking me to my classroom.
"What? No! I said let go!" I was suddenly in the classroom and there it was. The pearl necklace.
"But how?" I asked, having finally calmed down a bit.
"Hoshimi." Tamaki smiled.
"Thank you Tamaki." I cried out in joy, launching myself at him. He laughed and hugged me back. "You're welcome. But to be honest at first I didn't know what to get you but I guess you like a pearl necklace better than concert tickets or something involving the Host Club." Tamaki shurugged and began to walk away.
I halted. Then I chased him. "Concert tickets?"