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Chapter 10: Love and...Annoyance?

(Miu's P.O.V)

August 29, 2015

I woke up earlier then I needed to, at around six in the morning, to the sound of a nice whistling melody. I sang it back, as Pina flew in through my window, "So, you're the early bird today." I said, as she perched herself on my shoulder, talking more to myself then her, "You've got to stop waking me up this early, Pina-san, I'm really tired, but now I can't go back to sleep."

Pina merely tweeted, before landing on my flute case. I smiled, "You couldn't be more specific, could you, old friend?" I asked, before picking up the case, tossing onto my bed, before changing into a nice white blouse and light blue jeans. I quickly put my hair up, before grabbing my flute case, Pina on my shoulder, as I rushed out of the room.

I had to make sure that I didn't make a sound, but the second my bare feet got close to my father's office, I couldn't help but let out a low shriek. The last night cry-fest was over, yet, I couldn't help but feel the rush of emotion that came back at me. I mean, thinking reasonably, what they did made sense, but, at the same time, it was fucked up.

I quickly walked down the stairs, hoping to be as fast and quiet as possible, before finally breathing in the heavenly scent of the gardens.

To someone who spent most of there life here, the gardens was the only place where I felt free. I found it a bit weird, that I felt free in an enclosed place.

But to hell with that. To me, where I'm alone, I'm free.

I walked over to the bench, the cold feel of the marble feeling nice on this rather hot morning, as I took a seat. Pina perched herself on a low branch, a few other birds next to her, as if they were waiting.

"You know, if you guys keep this up, people will think that I'm the next Snow White." I said jokingly, as I took out the flute.

Just picking it up was enough to bring a rush of memories. From what I was told, this was the first, last and only gift from my mother. It had been put on the side, but after mother's death, father throw it away. Daiku had found it, and tried to sell it, only to have Ameko find out about it. She handed it to Tokio for safe keeping, and the twins gave it to me on my fifth birthday. It was a reminder to me that, as broken as my family is, there was once better times, and the fact that this musical instrument brought us all together.

I quickly put it together, before playing a single note. The birds harmonized with it, the tune slowly becoming louder and yet gentler. It was a neat little trick I had taught them when I was much younger, how to memorize certain pieces and songs so that they could play along with me.

In a way, the birds of the garden are like my team of musical professionals.

I laughed, before stretching my fingers, "You guys ready?" I asked, getting multiple tweets in retaliation, before I went on.

Quickly, the low tone of my flute filled the air, the soothing and gentle sounds being my favorite. No matter how hard I tried to remember, I could never think of the name. It never really matter though, I never got sheet music as a kid, so there was a high chance that it was something I thought up when I was younger.

I was lost in the song, with over lapping birds singing with me. As much as I loved the piece, it always sounded sad and lonely, like it had something at one point, but now, had nothing.

I think that it was safe to say that this song was based off of my own life experiences.

I began to let go of the real world, along with all sense of time, as I let the music take over. The flute had such a gentle tune, and yet, it seemed to over-power my control of reality. When I'm playing in the gardens, the only things that matter are my birds and the music.

It was so calm and peaceful, no know that no one else was around, only me and my bir-

"You have quite a talent there."

My eyes snapped open, only now noticing that I was alone...More or less, "Si-, I m-mean, K-Kyoya?"

"Looks like the little song bird is correct." He said, as he sat down next to me, "You know, you seem to be the only song bird around at the moment..."

I looked around, figuring that he must have scared off my birds, before giving him a smile to hide my slight irritation, "So, what are you doing up so early?"

"Oh, I heard music coming from out here, so I came down to investigate." He said simply, his white sleep shirt unbuttoned, as the wind moved it suggestively.

I bit down on my own thoughts, before shirking away a bit, realizing what I had done, "I'm s-sorry, did I wake y-you up?" Tamaki had told me about his past experiences with waking Kyoya up. All of which were amusing, but never had a "happily ever after". I began to panic, my voice getting faster along with my breathing, "If I did, I am SO sorry, I didn't mean to-."

"It's fine," Kyoya cut in, as I looked up, "In fact, I must say, you sound quite nice." It was only now I realized that he didn't have his glasses on, and somehow, it made him look more sexy...

Wait, what?

"T-t-thank you." I said, rubbing the back of my neck bashfully. This was one of those rare comments I like to get when it came to my flute, the most common ones being father, aunty Mesmerelda or Daiku telling me to stop playing with as many curse words as possible.

Kyoya nodded, before leaning back, "How is it that it's always so quiet and peaceful when I'm around you?"

I shrugged, hoping that he didn't notice my uneasiness, "Possibly because I'm good at calling out said quiet and calming places."

Kyoya nodded, just as Pina flew back to my shoulder, "If you can, would you please play a song? Something to match the mood of the air."

I nodded shakily, never playing for a known audience. Oh god, what if I mess up!? I was quickly calmed down when the other birds returned, perching on a branch.

I played a few warm up notes, noticing how it sounded a bit uneven, before playing a song. Unlike the last song, this one was a bit more calming, more of a song that would have a fountain right behind it, or a soothing swaying garden; like this one.

The birds quickly joined along, seeming to make the trees bend with the music, as the tune flew throughout the air.

I caught a quick glimpse at Kyoya, feeling my eyes widen within shock. He seemed so calm and relaxed, as if nothing else mattered, as he rested back on the marble bench, taking up the rest of the bench. I went back to playing, noticing that he looked up at me when I stopped, before laying back down once I started laying again.

To me, it was no longer that calming, but at the same time, it was. Having Kyoya being someone listening made me feel small, as if the secondi mess up, he'll have me thrown in jail; but, at the same time, it felt nice to know that this was the calm side of Kyoya. No issues, no money problems, no nothing to worry about.

That is, before Tamaki shouted, "KYOYA, MIU, WHERE ARE YOU!?"

Kyoya sighed, before getting back up, taking his glasses out of his pocket, before putting them on, "I think that now is the time we need to leave."

I nodded, quickly cleaning up, before getting up, flute case in hand, "What do you think Tamaki needs us for?"

"He's most likely bored, and wants us to find something fun to do." Kyoya said.

"There you two are! Listen, I'm bored, so please find us something fun to do!"

Kyoya sighed, "Told you." He said softly, before facing the host club, "I'm sure that we can find something-."

"Might we suggest the rec room?" The triplets asked, each of them sitting on the steps of the right staircase, reading the exact same book, before they all turned the page, "I'm sure that cousin Tamaki will be able to find something to do."

Tamaki nodded, grabbing me in one hand, "To the rec room!" He shouted, before turning to me, "Where is this said rec room?"

Once everyone was inside, they all found something to do. Honey and Mori hit the indoor pool, the twins went to go and try to beat my high scores on the arcade games, while Tamaki went over to the pool table with Kyoya and I.

However, instead of playing the actual game, it was more of a Tamaki-won't-shut-up-and-Kyoya-and-I-have-to-endure-it, type of thing. "I'm telling you, some time soon, we really should try and play one of those online commoner games, like Team fortune 2, or call of fashion, or as I hear it, C.O.F!"

I couldn't help but laugh slightly, "Umm, Tamaki, the games you are referring to are called 'Team fortress 2", and "Call of duty'."

Tamaki shook his head, trying to hit the white ball, only to miss completely, "That's what I said."

I sighed, "Not to be rude, Tamaki, but I don't think that you'd enjoy games like that."

Tamaki's eye brow rose, "Oh? Is that a challenge, my dear Miu?"

I notice that Kyoya seemed to stiffen up when Tamaki called me "dear", but I thought nothing of it, "Well, unless you enjoy gore ad blood, by all means cousin, go ahead and play."

I laughed, as Tamaki's face went from pretty boy to gagging at the mere mention of blood.

Kyoya sighed, making his own shot, before going back to writing, "Honestly, Tamaki, I'd assume that if you wanted to try out the games, you'd know the names, much less, know about them." He allowed a small smirk to cross his face, as he managed to get a few balls into the netting.

"I really don't think that Tamaki would really like those games," I said, putting my own two cents in, before shooting, "I mean, coming from a gamer, I think that Tamaki should just stick to hosting."

The other two nodded in agreement, allowing a few minutes to go by in silence, before Tamaki groaned, "This is so boring! I don't understand how other rich people are able to play this and have fun!"

I shrugged, pulling at my collar, "It is a bit hot, how does a dip in the pool sound?"

Tamaki nodded, practically dragging Kyoya back to the rooms to get changed, while I simply took my clothes off.

"Hey, to much skin!" The twins yelled.

I laughed playfully, "Oh relax. I had a bathing suit under my clothes, I wanted to go swimming earlier."

"You look really cute, Miu-Chan!" I heard Honey yell from the pool, before leaning over Mori, "Isn't that right, Takashi?"

It was only now I noticed that I had decided to go with a white lace top and a thin bottom. My blush only got brighter when I heard Mori say, "Mmmm."

Before anyone else could say anything, I dived in, the cold water easing my skin, before I popped back up, "It feels nice in here, do you two want to join us?"

Hikaru and Karou nodded, "Nah, we'll pass. Besides-."

"-We really want to beat your scores." Karou finished, before they both groaned.

"How did you get a 3,333,360!?"

"Lots of time, focus and patience." I replied, before relaxing on the steps, "Isn't this nice?"

Honey looked like he was going to say something, when the door opened, "Tama-Chan! Kyo-Chan! You're going to be in the pool with us!"

I turned around, about to greet them, only to turn back around, face red. In the two seconds I whipped my head around, I had seen Kyoya's deep purple swim shorts and bare chest.

I winced, as they walked down the steps and into the pool, Tamaki going over to Honey and Mori, while Kyoya took a seat next to me.

I felt like a rush in my head, feeling a bit dizzy, before looking back down at my ankles. There were a few seconds of silence between us, before Kyoya cleared his throat, "You have a nice bathing suit, Miu."

I felt my breathing hitch, before I nodded, "As are yours." I then mentally hit myself. I mean, what girl would say that a guys swim trunks look nice!? He probably thinks that I'm weird and-

My thoughts were cut in half when water hit my face, "Come on, Miu!"

I smirked, getting off the steps, before going under. I could see Tamaki's surprised face, as he looked from side to side. He looked over his shoulder, and that's when I jumped up, grabbing his shoulders, before pulling him down. It was only for a few seconds, but I laughed when Tamaki finally came back up, completely drenched.

"Oh, so we're playing that way, are we?" He asked, somehow still managing to sweep his wet hair back, before coming over, hugging me before tossing me up.

But, what he failed to remember was how light I was, so I went up a bit more then I needed to. But, that wasn't why I began to panic.

It was only when I was coming back down, did I realize how close I was getting to Kyoya. Before I could yell in warning, I hit the pool, water splashing out everywhere. I peeked out, seeing Kyoya with a red face.

He had taken his glasses off to get the water off his face, looking more or less drenched. He seemed irritated, and once he was glaring at me, I shook with fright, "I-I'm so s-sorry, Kyoya. I s-swear, i-it was an accident."

Even after I said that, he still had that ticked-off look on his face. Tamaki stood up, emotionless, "Kyoya, you can't get mad at Miu for this. If anything, you should be mad at me-."

"No, it's okay," I said, getting up and out of the pool, before taking a towel off one of the racks, "I'll just leave."

It was silent as I walked out, the only sound being my footsteps, before I closed the door. I dashed down to my room, before closing and locking the door. I then threw myself against it, covering my face in shame.

I really screwed up this time, I mean, I splashed Kyoya! Oh crap, what if he doesn't want to talk to me anymore? I mean, he doesn't talk to me much to begin with, but...Oh god no, what if he gets me kicked out of the club!?

All these thoughts rushed through my head, when a soft knock came to the door, "Miu? May I come in?"

I frozen in shock, scared of what to do. I mean, if I let Kyoya in, would he apologize or yell? If he apologized, I'd end up saying that it was okay, then things might go back to normal. If he yells...God forbid he yells...

I slowly opened the door, peeping out, only to confirm my fears, "Oh, he-hello, Kyoya." I whispered, before opening the door. He hadn't bothered to throw a shirt on, but he looked more or less dry.

He walked in, closing the door behind him, before rubbing the bridge of his nose. I held my breath, feeling like he would start yelling at any second now, before he sighed, "I won't yell at you, Miu, but I will admit, that was a bit annoying..."

As much as I wished that he hadn't yelled, his silent anger seemed a lot worse. I looked to the ground, feeling tears well up, "I'm s-sorry for g-g-getting you w-wet, Kyoya." I whimpered out, feeling myself shaking, before backing up a bit.

I felt one hand on my shoulder, another cupping my chin, trying to force me to look up, "Miu, what's wrong?" He asked, surprise in his voice, as a single tear trekked down his cupped hand.

However, right before he could go on, the door whipped open, "Hey, Miu, we were wondering if you'd like to-." Shiro was about to say, before he stopped.

I didn't need to look up to know that Kido was growling, before she pounded the door, "Ootori; GET. OUT." She hissed.

Kyoya sighed, leaving the room, but not before giving me a looked normal, the only thing being different was an almost sad look in his eyes, before he turned the corner.

Instantly, Kido shut the door, locking it, while Shiro ushered me towards the bed, "Miu, are you alri-?"

"Did he try to touch you in anyway?" Kido cut in, an angered look on her face.

I shook my head, the tears falling freely now, "N-no, h-h-he didn't. I...I j-just..." I fumbled around with my words, which only caused Kido to suspect more, as she walked up to me.

"What did he do to you?" She asked, sounding stern and yet soft.

I shook my head, trying to calm my breathing, before telling them what happened. By the end of it, Kido looked even madder, while Shiro whistled, "Damn, if the third-born Ootori kid gets mad that easily, I wouldn't want to meet the rest of them."

"It's not the other Ootori kids I care for, must less want to kill." Kido muttered back, before looking me in the eye, "Look, Miu, I understand that you like this guy, but still, if he treats you like this, I WILL order a nuke attack on him and his family."

"She will do it," Shiro whispered, "She had American hacker friends."

I laughed, feeling a lot better, before wiping off t-whatever was left of my tears, "Thanks you guys, but really, I don't need help."

Shiro nodded, while Kido huffed, "Fine; but, if he even tries anything..." She said, before leaving.

Shiro sighed, before ruffling my damp hair, "You know, under all those layers of badass-ness; Kido does love you. A lot." He then kissed my forehead, before leaving out the doorway, closing the door behind him.

Sighing, I laying back on my bed, my breath coming out slow and quiet, as I looked up at my pale blue ceiling. Many thoughts ran through my head, from what I should think of doing, to what could be done. I couldn't help but wonder what Kyoya was going to do. Was he going to yell, or apologize? After he began quietly talking to me, I could tell that he had a lot of pent-up anger in his voice.

I sighed again, only now noticing that they were having lunch downstairs. I shook my head, no, it wasn't yet noon. We were just in the rec room, and then, the sun was still coming up.

I looked at the clock, only to prove otherwise, as it was now three in the afternoon. I sighed, not knowing what else to do, before laying back on my bed, allowing my mind to take over once again.

But, even as the sun seemed to zip back down into the ground, I could hear the host club. They were calling out my name, as if they were looking for me.

And, at around five, they found my hiding spot. A loud knock came to my door, "Hey, Miu! You missed lunch, and we're about to have dinner!" Tamaki shouted.

I gave no response, hoping that my imagination would take me away again, only to have someone else knock. This time, it was Honey, "Come on, Miu-Chan! You must be hungry! I'm sure that, if I ask Ame-Chan, I can get us some cake!"

I sighed, "I'll be out." I said softly, quickly changing back into the green rose dress, before waling out, tying my hair in the process.

Tamaki beamed down on me, "There you are! Now, come on, to dinner!" He said, not noticing my emotionless, almost sad, expression, as he threw his arm around my shoulders, steering us towards the dinning hall.

I quickly took a seat, and right after I sat down, the twins took up the chairs next to me, Hirano sitting across from me. I shot them all a quick "thank you" look, to which they all smiled. Father, at the end of the table, finally signaled Giovanni to begin, "For dinner, may I present to you a nice sushi plate, accompanied with salad and soup. Please enjoy."

I kept my head down the entire time, not looking up to anyone, even when I could feel a certain pair of grey eyes staring holes into my forehead.

With the entire family here, normally, there was a lot of talk. But, now that we had guests over, the family fighting was kept at an all time low.

Every now and then, Kido would give Shiro a look, and they'd both nod to Hirano, who nodded back. I had no idea why they did it, but hey, being the youngest, not much is explained to you.

I quickly finished dinner, "Excuse me." I whispered, before leaving the table. I could see Kyoya getting up as well, but not before Kido, Shiro and Hirano could for a kind of barricade around me, leaving with me.

They followed me to my room, before we all simply leaned on the wall, "So, Miu, are you feeling any better?" Hirano asked, concern in his voice.

I could only assume that the twins told him, but, I smiled instead of lashing out, "Yes, I'm fine, thank you very much."

Hirano nodded, before Kido asked, "You sure you don't need anything? I mean, we're all here right no-."

"Miu."

I froze, turning around, before seeing the outline of a certain mad someone, "Y-yes Father?"

"My office. Now."

I nodded, giving them all a longing look, before walking away. They were the only ones who knew what happened when father called me to his office. Hirano walked into my room, most likely prepping it for me when I got back, while the twins went into there rom to get there medical supplies.

I took a gulp of air, before following father into his office.

The door was barely closed and locked, when father's belt buckle connected with the back of my head. I could feel a bit of blood come out from the force, before Father grabbed me by the collar, before glaring down on me, "What was your deal!?" He hissed, before dropping me onto the ground, kicking me in the side, "Did you not notice the Ootori boy, looking at you!? He obviously wanted to say something, but you ignored him; along with the rest of your family! Do you know how ignorant and disrespectful that is!?"

He then kicked me again, a bruise forming on my side, before he whipped my back again, "I swear, if he puts in a bad word for us, we could lose all of our funding and cash! If we lose as much as a penny from the Ootori's, I'll make sure you're on the other side of my wrath!"

He stopped after the seventh kick, before sitting at his desk, "Get out." I nodded, getting off the ground, only to have father throw a book at my head, "Get out. NOW." I limped as fast as could out, closing the door behind me, before falling to my knees.

Instantly, Kido and Shiro ran up to me, both taking hold of one arm, before carrying/dragging me back into my room. Hirano closed the door, while the twins sat me on my bed, "Where di he hit you?" Hirano asked, while the twins got the medical supplies.

"My left side, neck and the back of my head." I whimpered out, only allowing the tears of pain to come out now. I learned a long time ago that crying only got me more lashings.

Kido cursed, "I swear, if you end up with brain damage-."

"You can't do anything." Shiro said, before slowly easing the back of my dress up, "No one will believe you, and even if they did, father would be very angry if he ended up with no more money, If anything, he'd end up taking it out on Miu, which only makes everything worse."

Kido growled, realizing that she was trapped, before cleaning my back, "Whatever." Was all she could say, while Hirano applied the medicine.

"You should be fine in the morning," Hirano said, cleaning everything up, while Kido pulled my dress back down, "However, nothing can be done with your neck and head. We'll just have to check on that in the morning."

I nodded, before slowly standing back up, "Of course; thank you guys."

"Of course, night Miu." Hirano said, before leaving.

"Sure thing, night." The twins said, before following him out.

I sighed, quickly shutting and locking the door, before changing into my nightgown, the tears finally stopping.

I only got up when a small knock came to my door, quickly opening it up, "I'm telling you, I'm fin-." I was about to say, only to realize that it wasn't Hirano, or the twins.

Kyoya stood there, before clearing his throat, "Miu, may I come in?"

Knowing that words wouldn't help me, I nodded, quickly closing the door behind him, before turning back around. Kyoya sat on my bed, before patting the spot next to me, "Miu, I'd like to apologize for how I've acted." He said, making it sound so simple, without the slightest sign of malice in his voice.

I could feel tears forming, "N-no, it's o-okay, I'm f-fine..." I was able to get out, holding my head low, feeling the tears well up.

Kyoya quickly had his hand under my chin, making me look him in the eyes, only to have his widen at the sight of me crying, "Miu..." He sighed, before wiping said tears away, "There is no need to cry, I'm not angry, I was just a bit irritated. Besides, tears don't fit a young lady."

I tried to look anywhere else, feeling embarrassed, "S-sorry-."

"You have nothing to be sorry for, my dear."

He then rested me back on my bed, pulling the covers over me, before getting up, "Good night, darling." He whispered, turning off the lights.

He was about to leave, when I shot up, "Wait!" I began to blush like mad, when he turned around, "Umm, Kyoya, w-would it b-b-be okay if you...I mean, would y-you like too...?" I stared at the ground, unable to ask.

Fortunately, Kyoya seemed to get it, as a small smile on his face, as he closed the door, "Of course." He said, before walking back over to the bed, picking up the covers, before easing himself in next to me. I tried to scoot away, I mean, I already had him in my bed with me, but his arms wrapped around me, pulling me close, "Now now, nothing to be shy about," He cooed, fitting me against him, "Besides, your skin feels cold. What kind of a person would I be if I let you get a cold?"

He then let out a small sigh, before pulling me a bit closer, "Goodnight Miu, my dear."

I was about to protest, tell him to let go, but all thought ended once a yawn came out of my mouth, "G-goodnight, K-k-Kyoya."

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