Hey , everyone ! Im so sorry for not updating in a while . School has started , so I plan to just write during the weekends . I'll most likely update on the weekends , but im sorry if I don't . I hope you guys enjoy this next chapter , even if its not as you expected . –sweat drop-
Chapter 10 – Aftermath
"Lore ! Im so glad that youre out of that hospital !" Mitsukuni shouted as he clung into the left side of my back . Unfortunately , I was told that I had to wear the cast for a few more days , so that my shoulder would be fully healed . Also , I had a wrap around my upper body for the broken ribs , since it usually takes quite a while for it to get healed . Only my sprained ankle had been better from the days I spent in the hospital , so they let me off . "How are you feeling ? Does youre foot hurt from walking ?" I glanced at Mitsukuni with a smile and he held the childish grin .
"Of course . My foot has been completely healed and im walking perfectly fine ." I replied back with a happy grin . I then looked off to the side and looked uneasily towards Takashi who had been there the whole time . "Except the weight on my back appears to hurt my ribs . It hurts enough to breath …" Takashi got the message I was sending him , so he walked over to Mitsukuni and took him off me . I used my free hand and placed it on my broken rib that was on the right side as well and looked down . Suddenly , I saw feet in front of me , so I looked up and saw Tamaki . On the side of him was Kyoya looking at the brand knew clip board I had bought him .
"I see that youre back to school . Are you fully healed ? Need any help ?" Tamaki questioned being the gentlemen he is . I sweat dropped and saw Haruhi coming from a distance . "Well ?" I laughing nervously even though I felt pain from my ribs .
"Im healed enough to go back to school , so theres not much that I need help of ." I explained looking off to the side . I then thought of something and leaned to the side to looked at Kyoya . He looked down at me with the expression that he was going to listen to what I had to say . "If its not too much trouble , Kyoya , could you perhaps take down notes for me ," I then pointed at my right arm with the cast "because I write with my right arm …" Kyoya smiled at me .
"Sure , but I'll have to come with a price ." He stated while he lifted up his brand new glasses . I gave him an uncomfortable look and when Haruhi passed by him , she had mumbled "devil" while giving him a straight face . "But , since you had given me two great presents from Christmas , that price has been dealt with ." I sighed in relief but then placed my hand over my rib and winced a little .
"Ribs still hurt ?" Haruhi questioned looking at me slightly worried . I opened one eye to look at her and nodded a bit . "Maybe its best you had stayed home ?" I shook my head and then smiled at everyone .
"Considering Loretta ," I heard a twin's light voice from my left "she wouldn't want to stay home from something like this." A twin's lower voice from my right was heard . I sweat dropped that the mischievous twins had arrived to the group . I looked from left to the right and noticed they both were smirking towards me . They both were even wearing the necklace I gave them , but covered the letters with their school jacket so the 'customers' wouldn't tell who is who . I smiled nervously and backed up a bit so I could see them all a bit . Just looking at such a number of friends brought smiles to my face .
"So many events brought us closer together . Theres nothing more I would want ." I mumbled to myself with a smile . They all glanced at each other confused , wondering what I had said , but all I did was giggle to myself ignoring the pain . "Come on , we should all get to class . We'll all meet at lunch ." They nodded their heads and soon after , we all divided into small groups and headed to class .
"Loretta , Tamaki , Kyoya . Over here !" We heard Hikaru's voice through the cafeteria . We glanced off to the side and saw him waving his hands towards us and we saw Kaoru there already with Haruhi . When we walked over , Tamaki pulled out my chair and I sat down after saying Thank You .
"Wheres Takashi and Mitsukuni ?" I asked looking from side to side . I then looked at Haruhi who was taking out her lunch box .
"They'll probably come soon . Their class is pretty far from the cafeteria ." She responded . I smiled a bit and sat there watching everyone eat . Suddenly , everyone turned their gaze towards me and I sat up on my seat giving them questionable looks . "Wheres your lunch ?" I giggled a bit , but instantly stopped when I felt pain on my ribs .
"Ow .." I muttered first while placing a hand over the injury . I then looked back at them with a smile . "I completely forgot to ask my butlers for my lunch , but its okay ." Suddenly , I leaned forward unexpectedly with a gasp and felt weight on my back . I groaned in pain and the weight was lifted off my back . I placed my forehead on the table and continued to wince from the pain .
"Sorry , Lore … I completely forgot about the pain from your ribs ." I heard Mitsukuni's voice . I looked to the side and saw Mitsukuni's foot standing next to me . I lifted my head and smiled towards him . "Im just use to jumping on you ." I reached out and placed my hand on his head .
"Its okay , I don't mind at all ." I stated with a smile . I opened my eyes and noticed he was holding a sad expression . I frowned a bit and leaned forward to kiss his forehead . "Don't be sad , okay ? I won't ever get mad at you ," I then looked up at everyone else "or anyone for that matter ." Takashi walked behind to Mitsukuni and picked him up . I smiled up at him and he smiled back . I instantly blushed and looked back at the table .
"Are you sure you can handle being at school with a rib ?" Haruhi questioned giving me a look . I nodded my head and she sighed . "Okay , if you say so ." I saw her pass her lunch towards me and I looked down at it to see a third of it not eaten . I looked up at her with a look asking if it really is alright with her and she smiled , so I decided to do so . Suddenly , my chin was grabbed and I met eyes with Tamaki .
"If Haruhi's going to pass food towards you , I might as well share some with mine ." He stated with a hand on his chest too and giving off a passionate look . I sweat dropped and he took his fork and placed it in front of me . I looked down at it and back at him before leaning a bit forward towards his ear .
"Wouldn't it better to offer your food towards Haruhi ?" I whispered . Tamaki flinched and suddenly he dazed off . I resisted from giggling since I knew my ribs would hurt , but I figured he was having one of those romantic imaginations of Haruhi again . When he snapped back to reality , he leaned over the table towards Haruhi with his fork .
"Haruhi , would you like it if I fed you ?" He questioned looking at her with a passionate expression again . However , as the person she is , she denied .
"I don't need you to feed me your food , and I already ate ." She quickly responded . Just as if lighting had struck , Tamaki gasped loudly and soon was found by the wall sulking . Her words of rejection put Tamaki in a depression state as always . "Whats with Tamaki ?" I glanced back at Haruhi and she seemed irritated but confused , so I smiled instead of giggling .
"The Lord is just feeling rejected ." The twins both stated in a monotone . I glanced at the twin's and they were smirking towards each other . I tilted my head to the side wondering what was going to happen now . Suddenly , the both went on the sides of her and started flattering her , while Haruhi acted oblivious of what they were trying to do . "Haruhi , how does this taste like ?" Kaoru questioned making Haruhi hold a fork and going forward to eat it . "Haruhi , you have some rice on your cheek . Let me get that for you ." Hikaru , too , stated leaning forward and licking the rice off her cheek .
"Haruhi , are you just going to let them do that to you !" Tamaki questioned coming back to his senses and pointed at her strongly . Haruhi just shrugged and Tamaki suddenly gasped and went back to sulking . Haruhi glanced at the twins confused .
"Wow . Déjà vu ?" She questioned looking forward . I looked at her confused and she sighed . "Im pretty sure something like this happened once with cookies ." I giggled lightly a bit and stopped quickly after a bit . This broken ribs were bothering me because I can't laugh or sigh or anything without it hurting . I frowned and looked down .
"Whats wrong , Lore ?" Mitsukuni questioned while he was sitting next to Takashi . I looked at him with a slight frown and I wanted to sigh but I resisted . "Are you feeling well ?" I nodded my head .
"Its just that having a broken rib seems troubling ." I stated quietly but loud enough for them to hear . It was quiet between the three of us , and all I heard was the Twins , Haruhi , and Tamaki chattering . Kyoya was quietly observing them . Mitsukuni leaned forward and held my hand .
"Its okay , if you have any trouble , just let me and Takashi know . We'll all be here for you ." He said with a sad smile . I nodded my head and smiled at him and then Takashi . He nodded his head with a smile as well and I blushed looking off to the side .
"Have you confessed to Takashi yet ?" Mitsukuni questioned with a smile plastered on his face . I looked at him with shock and blush when he asked that question . I crouched down and looked from side to side hoping no one was listening since we were in the halls .
"How do you know that ?" I asked him a bit worriedly . Mitsukuni giggled and I tilted my head confused .
"Its pretty obvious , especially since what you did at Haruka's birthday party ." He explained . I closed my eyes tightly and whined . "You should confess , Lore ! Im sure it'll turn out well !" I opened my eyes shock and shook my head vigorously .
"No , absolutely not . I don't think he likes me like that , and he's very , very loyal to you . I highly doubt he'll accept me since he's always thinking about you ." I explained giving him worried stern look . Mitsukuni giggled and I gasped . "I mean , I love how you both are very close , and I fear i might ruin that ." Mitsukuni placed a hand on my head like what I did to him .
"Don't worry , Lore ! I think he can fit you in . Its just like you said , "Im sure you can find someone that you can love and still love Mitsukuni ." I think that person might be you !" Mitsukuni informed with a happy grin . My eyes widened again from shock . "And if its you , then im absolutely okay with it , cause I like you !" I blushed and looked to the side .
"I still don't know …" I said uneasily . What the cute little senior said to me , made me very happy , but I was still unsure about it . Mitsukuni giggled again and gave me a hug around my neck . When he let go , he stepped back .
"Well , its up to you . I was just letting you know that you should give it a try ." He stated with a smile . He turned around and was about to skip off , but then he paused and turned half his body around . "Oh yeah , and I was told to tell you that , for the Masquerade Party , a partner is required , so be sure to find one !" He then turned around again and started skipping .
"Ah , wait !" I shouted a bit . I then stood up and Mitsukuni turned around with a confused look . I looked off to the side with a blush . "D-Do you think I should ask Takashi to be my partner ?" I heard Mitsukuni giggled so I quickly looked towards him with a deeper blush and he was smiling while leaning forward .
"Of course !" He yelled out before skipping down the hall while whistling . I smiled a bit to myself before wondering down the hall . And just like that , I was face to face with Haruka . She was giving me a look with her hand on her hips , but I noticed she was wearing the necklace I gave her for her birthday , and also the expensive bracelet that I bought her for Christmas . It actually made me happy , especially since she came to visit me a few times in the hospital .
"Are you still messing around with the Host Club ?" She questioned with a strong voice . I felt a bit uncomfortable when that subject was brought up around her , but I nodded my head and she looked to the side disappointed . "Whatever , but for the Masquerade Party ," I was a bit surprised that the word had already been out about it and Haruka leaned forward with a slight glare "you better not go to the dance with Takashi . I plan on asking him to go with me ." I hesitated before nodding my head and Haruka walked past me . I then slightly turned around and watched her walk away .
"I can't ask Takashi to go with me …?" I asked myself , looking down . I really wanted to go with Takashi because I know for a fact , that I like him . That I really have feelings for him , but I wondered why Haruka chose Takashi out of the other members . Why Takashi , the one I have feelings for . "What should I do …?"
"Just forget about your sister and ask him ." I heard Haruhi's voice . I flinched scared and turned around to see Haruhi . "Who cares , she can just find someone else to go with . Plus , I doubt Takashi would go with her after what she did to you ." I looked down and thought about it . I mean , she was right , but Haruka wanted to go with him . I'll just feel bad . However , Haruhi walked up to me and placed a hand on my left shoulder with a smile so I smiled back a little .
"Alright , I will still ask him ."
That's it for this chapter . Again , I apologize for the late update . I tried my best , so I hope this chapter was good . Review with negative or positive comments ? Byes ! –love-