DISCLAIMER: I don't own Ouran. I wish, though...!
It had been days since they arrived at the hotel. The wedding was only two days away and Haruhi had yet to step outside without being noticed by someone from either family. In fact, she hadn't been outside of her room at all since she arrived in Osaka. It's so quiet here that it's hard to enjoy myself. She was told there would be a surprise, but it hadn't arrived yet; it wasn't going to be Kyouya, either.
Occasionally, she would get the Host Club to visit her and bring her food and other items from the places they went without her. From Huni and Mori, she got some cute items as well as some cupcakes from the marketplace in Osaka, Hikaru and Kaoru got her stuffed animals and dresses from the same marketplace, and Tamaki got her flowers to brighten her room a little bit more. But, that was it, and she wasn't told about Kyouya. Although, I did hear his voice yesterday.
21 hours ago…
Tamaki looked left, then right, then left again. He was staring down empty hallways as he was turning his head. He also looked at the door across from him and stared at the room where Kyouya resided; there was no life coming from that door. They're gone! He smiled and stepped out into the hallway to close the door behind him. He stretched and stretched out the knots and muscle cramps from the night's rest, and stood by his door. I think I'll go into town today! Oh, maybe there's a fair in town! That'd be wonderful!
Tamaki turned to his right, and soon bumped into the person in the hallway. Breakfast from the hotel was all over the floor. At first, he was very apologetic: "Oh, I'm so sorry! Look, your food is all over the floor, and I have ruined your morning!" He was very dramatic as well. "Now it'll be so hard to survive before lunch, and what are you to do before then? Starve! Oh, no! The horror, the tragedy! I feel like I'm a murderer!" Tamaki turned to the person and sharply breathed in.
Haruhi, on the other hand, heard some kind of crashing noise outside her door and rose from her bed. Hmm? I wonder if everyone is okay out there; it sounds like an accident. Haruhi walked to her door and put her ear on her door; she was eavesdropping. It doesn't hurt to, does it? I mean, the Host Club does it all the time. Then, she heard silence, followed by a voice.
She stared him down, harder than she had ever before. Milk was running down her gown, her food spilt upon the floor, and her eyes yelling at him already. "Why are you here?" Akira said as she stared Tamaki down. Tamaki froze in his spot, speechless, and not knowing what to do. "Who else is here with you?" Tamaki looked at the doors to his left and started to point at each one.
"W-w-w-well that one is occupied by-" He paused; he couldn't say Haruhi, right? "some woman that we met yesterday! She's really nice and sweet!" Tamaki-senpai, you're an idiot. Haruhi sighed and stepped back from her door. It was enough eavesdropping for her. "That one is occupied by the twins, and that one by Mori-senpai and Huni-senpai! The Host Club is all here!" Akira cleaned herself off before crossing her arms.
"So, Haruhi is not here?" Haruhi turned her head back to the door and widened her eyes. Kyouya… Tamaki shook his head. Haruhi sighed and sat down on her bed. Looks like I won't be leaving anytime soon. Akira smiled and turned to her room. "Now, if you would excuse me, I'm going back to bed with Kyouya. You can talk to him later, if you want, but otherwise, don't bother either of us." She slammed the door and Tamaki was left outside, alone. Then, he pounded on Haruhi's door before opening it himself.
"Haruhi! Haruhi, it was so scary out there! Kyouya didn't do anything to help the situation either! Please help me!" Haruhi shook her head and closed her eyes. The only thing to do was sleep.
21 hours later…
It was like he was so distant from the rest of the world. Haruhi sat at her desk in the room and stared at the flowers. She took in the scent of the roses and daisies placed meticulously in the vase and closed her eyes. She could be at peace right now, if she so chose to; it just gets to be a little boring around here without anything to do, so why did I come? She heard her door open and quickly turned; her peace of mind would be taken away.
The door shut behind the two and they smiled. "Haruhi!" The Twins both said. Haruhi pushed her chair away from her desk and looked at the two. "Haruhi, we know you've been stuck in here-" Hikaru started. "-and we feel awful that you have had nothing to do!" They held out outfits and other things for her and she just stared at them. "So we decided to play dress-up!" Haruhi was whisked away from her chair and placed on her bed. They held out each outfit.
"For starters, we decided to go with a nice sundress for yourself, so you can go out and look so adorable!" Kaoru held out the dress. It was a pale blue plaid pattern with spaghetti straps, about knee length. Kaoru placed the dress on her desk and Hikaru spoke. "For something casual, we wanted you to wear some little shorts and a tank top, to look cute!" The shorts were very short, (That's a lot of showing for my legs, guys.) a black denim color, and the tank was a tight starry top with a black background. Hikaru threw the clothes on her desk and Kaoru continued. Haruhi said:
"You don't need to show me everything. You can just give me the clothes and I'll try them on for you, since you probably came here to do that." Hikaru and Kaoru looked at each other and smiled. Then, back to Haruhi.
"Actually, we came here to give you a new lifestyle, Haruhi. Tamaki wanted this for you!" Haruhi then asked: "Tamaki?" They both nodded and placed the other outfits on the desk, including pajamas and a swimsuit. "Now, as for your hair!" They both exclaimed. Haruhi shook her head and felt the wig rest on her head. She looked in the mirror across and noticed that it was a light, golden brown color with swept away bangs and shoulder length.
"Is this…?" Haruhi rose from her bed and moved closer to the mirror. "Is this the Cinderella wig I wore?" They both nodded. She smiled. Hikaru then said: "We need to give you a new name, though, Haruhi. Tamaki thought that Ru would be fine, but we argued about how he was an idiot." Haruhi nodded. If my name was Ru, it would just give everything away. Kaoru then added: "Instead, we thought Hitomi was better." Haruhi looked at both of them through the mirror. Hitomi… She smiled. "Now!" Both said. They pushed her towards the bathroom with the clothing in hand. "Go try them on!"
Mother in Heaven…! Help me!
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"Kyouya, do you want to do anything today? Maybe prepare for your party tomorrow night?" Kyouya laid down on the bed while he heard the water in the bathroom from Akira. He closed his eyes and took his glasses off of his face. Placing them on the dresser, he opened his eyes to stare at the ceiling. He could care less about the bachelor party that was going to happen the next day, but he had to answer her or she would come out of the bathroom.
"I figured someone else is planning it, so I won't bother with the details," Akira turned the water off and stared into the mirror. She could hear the door slam across the hallway and she glared at herself. "Actually, I was planning on going out today to check out the town, alone. I figure you have something to do today?" Akira looked down at the sink before leaning out of the bathroom and staring at the peaceful looking Kyouya.
"Oh, I have some minor things to do, but it might take me the day. I'm sorry that I cannot join you." Kyouya turned towards the beach outside of the room and waved his hand in the air. Go, just leave. Akira turned the lights off in the room and slid into the bed next to Kyouya. Wrapping her arm around his waist, she hugged his body to hers. Kyouya tensed up and she closed her eyes in content. "If you want me to stay here with you, all night, I can. We don't need a honeymoon, then." Kyouya sat up in the bed and she was left lying on the bed, alone.
"No," he whispered. He looked down at her with his onyx eyes and said: "Maybe you should leave now; you don't want to be late, do you?" Akira turned away from Kyouya and rose from the bed. Backs to each other, Akira said:
"Fine. I'll be back later," and she walked away from him. He didn't turn around until he heard the door close. It must've been five minutes until she finally left. Akira leaned against the door in the hallway and looked at the door across the way. She stared at it for a bit longer before walking down the hallway and not looking back. A sweet girl, huh? Why is she being visited by you guys, then?
Kyouya sat back down on the bed and situated himself under the covers to take a nap. He didn't want to be bothered by the world anymore, and certainly didn't want to hear anymore about the marriage. I wonder what the Host Club is going to do today… Closing his eyes, he began to dream about the girl that was not there.
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"Oh, Hitomi! You're swimsuit is so adorable!" Haruhi, also known as Hitomi, stepped out of the bathroom and felt rather uncomfortable in the swimsuit. It was a two-piece with pink frills around the edges on the top and bottom, with black polka dots contrasting to the white background. It was a very girly swimsuit. "But, Haruhi, why would you want to end your fashion show with that?" Haruhi sighed and looked out the window.
"I figured that the beach would be fine today, and since I wanted to go out, I thought about going on a picnic tonight. I don't need you guys around since Kyouya-senpai would probably realize that it would be me," she said. Hikaru and Kaoru held out the shoes for her and rushed to her side. She felt her feet leave the ground and her body hover towards her bed. As she was being placed down on the covers, shoes were being placed on her feet and Kaoru was at her side.
"Now, we know you want to go out and about, but you need the right voice to mask your true identity! The tomboy-ish voice we love about you Haruhi does not suit Hitomi! Make your voice a little higher!" Haruhi looked at him in awe and shook her head. She couldn't possibly think about making her voice higher, right? There's no way I can even do that! Hikaru slipped onto the bed next to her and she looked over at Hikaru.
He spoke: "You know, Kaoru's right: you have to try to make your voice higher! Be the inner girl you really want to be, Haruhi!" Hikaru smiled and she sighed. If they really want me to, I guess it doesn't hurt to try, right? She opened her mouth and a little high pitched voice came out of her mouth.
"I guess I can, if that's what Hitomi likes," she whispered. Hikaru and Kaoru both hugged her and squeezed her very tight. She smiled and started to laugh while they spun her around and shouted, "So cute! So cute!" Haruhi felt her body leave the two of theirs and they both smiled at her, thumbs up in the air.
"You're ready to be a girl, Haruhi! Just talk like that every day all the time and you'll get the hang of it!" Haruhi shook her head and sighed. I don't think I could ever talk like this every day. Haruhi grabbed a book off of her desk full of clothing and found the page where she left off. She walked past the two and started to go towards the door. The twins both looked at each other, then back at Haruhi. "Ah, Haruhi," Hikaru started. Haruhi stopped and looked back at the two. "I thought you were doing a picnic!" Kaoru ended. Haruhi smiled.
"Because you two made me try on clothing, you ruined my picnic. I guess I'll settle with the sun and a book," and with that, she walked out and slammed the door on both of them. They looked at each other, then smiled. She was going to do just fine, they thought.
Just fine.
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Kyouya awoke to the bright sun glistening over the horizon. His eyes were annoyed and his body was angry. But, he got up anyway and looked at his cell phone. There were 12 messages waiting to be read. All of them from Tamaki, I assume. He opened all of the messages (all asking if he wanted to join Tamaki for dinner) and closed his phone.
I'll probably be yelled at from him later tonight. He sighed and rested his head on his pillow. Closing his eyes, he still felt tired, but didn't want to go back to sleep. I don't want to dream again. He looked out of his glass door and stared out to the sea. I wonder how the business is doing today.
Kyouya sat up in his bed and grabbed the laptop on the table next to him. The screen illuminated to his liking and he took no time to type in his specifications. He relaxed when the screen changed to a different page and he closed the computer. At least the company is not in turmoil again, like before the Ouran festival. He placed the laptop back on the table as quick as he got it and looked back outside. He saw something that wasn't supposed to be there.
Well, what do we have here? He rose from the bed and walked over to the glass door. It seems that a trespasser is trying to sneak on the beach. He turned from the sea and grabbed the glasses from the table by his pillow. Pushing the glasses to the bridge of his nose, he looked back to the bright sea and pushed the glass door open. The glare hid his intrigued eyes, but continued to stare at the person resting on the sand. This will be interesting.
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Haruhi sat down on the sand below and felt the hot sand burn the back of her legs. She shot up and rubbed the sand off. Maybe I should try another spot. She looked out to the sea and watched the water sparkle from the sunset dropping under the horizon. Haruhi looked down at the book and started to walk along the shore of the beach. Water constantly hit against her ankles as she read while walking. And then…
The wind began to pick up from the east and her hair from the wig started to blow in different directions. The sun shined brightly against her pale, white skin and she closed the book she was holding. Something was calling to her, but she just didn't know how to respond. She stopped in one spot of the sea and glanced out into the vast blue waters and started to wonder.
I wonder if Kyouya is doing something for his wedding right now. Figures, Akira probably has him in town somewhere trying to find the right silverware or something for the reception. Haruhi looked down at the book and began to walk towards the sand again. This time, it wasn't so scorching hot. She sat down on the sand again and opened the book once more. It was Romeo and Juliet, abridged. At least this has some kind of happy ending, where the pair is with each other in death.
Haruhi stretched her legs out in front of her, barely touching the waters reaching where she was located, and found the line she was on. Soon enough, she was wrapped around the storyline, not even noticing the sand move around her. She kept reading the words, looking at the plot set in front of her and she sighed in content. This is better than sitting in the room all day, that's for sure. Haruhi flipped the page and continued to read Romeo's part to Juliet. Meanwhile, the sand continued to move.
Kyouya began walking towards the woman on the beach where he had been days ago, contemplating about his old life in Ouran. I wonder if she knows that she is not supposed to be there. He shrugged and continued to walk to the girl. He heard a flip of a page and looked over her shoulder. A book? He pushed his glasses back to the bridge of his glasses and he watched the girl. He felt like he was a stalker, sure, but couldn't help but wonder about the personality of the girl. She acts like Haruhi.
Kyouya listened to the girl whisper to herself and heard another page turn in the book. What is so interesting about Romeo and Juliet? It's simply a play about tragic love between two people that have no idea that love is a cruel idea. Kyouya began to get angry at the girl for her choice of literature! He had enough. The girl is oblivious to everything around. He cleared his throat and the girl tensed up.
Haruhi quickly closed the book despite being caught on the beach and was afraid to lean back to look at the person. It can't be… She brought her legs up to her chest and wrapped her arms around her legs as she placed the book down on the beach. Breathing in, she leaned back and looked up at the person. It is…!
Kyouya looked down at the girl; she looked like Haruhi, in some way, but it clearly wasn't her. Haruhi would never wear such a swimsuit like that in public. Haruhi shot up from the sand and stood in front of Kyouya. She didn't want to believe that he was actually there in front of her, but there he was anyway! Oh great, I have to act like Hitomi, too. She tried to act nervous and anxious, waiting for Kyouya to answer. Instead, she just watched as he continued to stare at her.
Kyouya couldn't help but wonder why the girl was there! I could just ask her, but there is no fun in that. "If you don't tell me why you are on this beach, I'll have to ask my guards to escort you out of this hotel and out of this city until you die." Haruhi widened her eyes and looked down to the sand. Yeah, that's Kyouya. Haruhi cleared her voice and gathered her courage to talk in the high-pitched voice from before.
"Well," she started. Kyouya blinked. It's not Haruhi. "I thought it would be a nice day to get caught up in my book that I was reading and thought that the beach would be a good idea." Kyouya smirked and walked towards Haruhi. She could only think of one thing to do that maybe Hitomi would do: step back. The waters started to hit her ankles and Kyouya felt the waters hit his toes. He let out a contented sigh.
"Unfortunately, you cannot be on the beach. It's reserved for the wedding happening in a few days. I'm sorry for the mishap, but I'll have to ask you to gather your things and leave immediately." Haruhi bowed in apology and rose her head back up to look at Kyouya.
"I'm terribly sorry to trespass! I'll make sure to go to another beach tomorrow." Kyouya shook his head and the glare went away. She saw his anger.
"It's not me that you should be sorry about. I rather do not care if you are on these sands, but she believes that no one should be near us before our wedding except those that she has hired. I just don't want you to be caught on the beach when she comes back." Haruhi nodded and bowed her head in apology again. Then, she smiled and rose her head again. She tried to look happy, but knew her heart was only hurting.
"How wonderful! You are getting married! Congratulations!" Kyouya shrugged. "I do not wish to be married to her, but thank you anyway. Now," Kyouya held out his hand towards Haruhi and looked down at her. "if I can help you to your room, I'd be happy to do that for you, at the very least." Haruhi breathed in and smiled.
"Thank you!"
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Inside the hotel, Kyouya and Haruhi walked down the long hallway to each of their rooms, side-by-side, arms linked. Kyouya felt it was necessary to be a gentleman to at least one woman on the trip to Osaka and Haruhi felt it was right to be near Kyouya. They didn't talk much, maybe some small talk here and there, but nothing serious. They reached their destination in silence and stood there in silence as well. Kyouya leaned against his door and Haruhi on hers.
"Thank you again for walking me back to my room, and I am sorry to have been on the beach! I didn't mean to disturb your trip here," she whispered. Kyouya shook his head. I should be apologizing for her ideas, but if you insist. Haruhi looked down at his feet and thought for a minute before looking back up at him. "I'm Hitomi, by the way!" She held out his hand to him and Kyouya looked down at her. Hmm?
Kyouya then raised his hand and placed his hand into hers. She felt a rush go through her arm, but she continued to smile. "Kyouya." She nodded and let go. If only you knew, Kyouya. "You should go into your room before my fiancé," he growled the word. "comes back. It was nice to meet you again, Hitomi. I do hope we meet again." Kyouya turned and opened the door before disappearing into the dark. He saw Haruhi wave once more before closing the door all the way. Haruhi leaned against her door, the book hugging against her chest, and contently smiled.
"I hope so too."
8D And I'm back with more crap and all! WOO! Actually, this may or may not be crap. I actually dreamed about this, and I was like, "Hm. I guesss this is good enough." SO! You get crap and a dream! Yay!
Uh, sorry for not updating this past... week? D8 I got caught up with some stuff, and long story short, I had a writers block. Thank goodness for that dream, eh? EH? I was going to go down another path, and it was going to be stupid! Woo!
REVIEWS from last chapter:
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PLEASE don't hate me if this chapter is crap! I tried my best against that stupid writer's block! (And some of you may know how I feel right now! RAWR!)
Preview!: "I'm in love."
Only a few more chapters left! Until next time!
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