hey kids!i actually am updating! yay me! I am not really sastified with some of the personality's in this chapter. In fact im not to super sastified with this chapter all together :/ i knew what i wanted to do but it just didnt want to come out right. bleh!
sooooooo let me know what you think :)
i am finnaly looping it back to the real series and this is the end of episode 2 and all of episode 3! also i am trying really uber super hard not to shift the whole series onto my OC so let me know if i gave her to much attention!
k thanks!
"so explain to me again what's going on here." I was staring utterly confused at the host club and Haruhi...who now had long brown hair and wore a dress. "your a girl." I stated for the 5th time in the last 2 minutes.
"yes I'm a girl. I had to work off a debt so I posed as a boy. it's really not that big of a deal if I'm mistaken for a boy anyways." I stared at him no HER with a incredulous look. not that big of a deal!?
"while this is all a shock i realize, we really must get back to work if you don't mind." Kyouya's voice brought me out of my thoughts and back to the task at hand.
After the dance had been going for around half an hour I had been dragged off by the twins who said that they needed a favor and mumbled something about keeping a secret. After a few unanswered questions Hunny and Mori-senpai had walked in and set down a dazed Haruhi. It was then explained that I was needed to do Haruhi's makeup who just so happened to be a girl.
"Sorry I didn't tell you before Ayden-chan" she mumbled and I let out a frustrated sigh as I smudged her eyeliner.
"It's fine just quit moving!" she made a noise of acknowledgement and I quickly finished applying the light shades of pink and a clear lip gloss. Natural and simple. I took a step back just as Tamaki-sempai burst through the doors.
"Gentlemen here you all are! What are you doing? The guest's are waiting for-" but before he could continue he finally noticed Haruhi and I smiled seeing his gaze and taking it as a "good job" he continued to stare dumbfounded as I attempted to give Haruhi a quick lesson on how to walk in heel's.
As we passed by Hunny-sempai he grinned up at her.
"Wow you look so cute!" he exclaimed
"My face feel's heavy and it's hard to walk in these shoes" she complained as she stumbled past. I laughed lightly at her pessimistic mood.
"It's not that bad Haruhi you do look rather nice" I called after her as she continued stumbling down the hall.
"Good luck Haruhi!" the twins called with a grin.
"I can't believe it she's so pretty" Tamaki cooed after her retreating form. Kyouya turned to me with a small smile.
"Very nice work. And I assume you already realize this but just to make sure keeping Haruhi's secret is of utmost importance. I would suggest that you take care not to let anything slip" his voice sent chill's down my spine.
"Are you threatening me Kyouya-sempai?" I asked the tall boy with a tilt of my head. A small chuckle left his lips.
"I am merely telling you what would be in your best interest" I gave a weak smile with a nod of my head.
"I see" I was then ambushed by a cheery blond who lifted me off the ground and spun me around in a tight embrace.
"You did such a wonderful job! Haruhi just look's so cute!!!" finally I was set down and stumbled a bit backwards into a firm chest, strong hands braced my arms as I caught my balance. Looking up I saw Mori-sempai looking down on me. His face as stoic as ever.
"Sorry about that" I apologized stepping away from his hold he nodded and made a small 'hn' noise.
"Great job" Hikaru praised with a thumbs up
"yeah who knew Haruhi could actually look like a girl" Karou said with a small pat on the head.
"I would really like to keep a close watch on so that she will not accidently let Haruhi's secret slip. I suggest, Tamaki, that we hire her services as a waitress or perhaps she could help out with costumes." Tamaki's face grew into a large grin.
"What a fabulous idea!" he exclaimed. "Now Haruhi will have another female around to show her how to become more lady like!" I put my hands up in front or me.
"Wait a minute don't I have say in this? I work and I can't just quit especially if I'm not going to be paid. Also I'm not going to tell anyone your guy's secret."
"Sorry but that is just a risk we cannot take. If it is money your worried about I did say we would hire you. You will be paid for your services of course." I quickly realized that this was a failing battle.
"But-" I began weakly seeing no way out of it. "fine" I gave in with a sigh. I was swept into another hug by Tamaki as he babbled about Haruhi in dresses and sleepovers.
"But there is no way I'm going to wear some embarrassing costume!" I stated crossing my arms when I was finally set down.
"I can't believe I let you talk me into this!" I scowled with my arms folded over my chest.
"Awww come on Ayden-chan it's not that bad!" Haruhi comforted with a smile as she..he..she? Helped me zip up the back of the dress. The thing I wore somewhat resembled a maid but with more frills then necessary. "I thought I was a waitress not a maid!" I cried in distress.
"You are but I suppose this is what happens when costumes are left to the twins." I turned and looked up at a smirking Kyouya.
"Isn't there anything else I can wear?" I pleaded. He shook his head that smile never left his face.
"Sorry but this is now your new uniform. You will be required to wear it daily to work." and with that he left while scribbling something down in his notebook.
"When I get my hands on those two I swear! I'm gunna tear them to pieces" I seethed. Then as if on que the two devils strode back into the back rooms with matching smirks. Their eyes instantly zeroed in on me and I felt exposed and tugged nervously on my skirt trying to cover more only to realize with horror that doing that more so exposed my already exposed chest. I quickly tugged the top back up a bit and crossed my arms across my chest again in a pout. The two then circled and began to pull at a few of the frills or fluff part of the skirt. One of their hands brushed against my thigh and I felt heat surge up into my cheeks at the contact. Finally the two vultures stepped back with a thumbs up.
"Very nice!" Hikaru commented with a grin. With a growl I sent my hand flying and firmly smacked both twins upside the head.
"owww!"
"What was that for?" Karou asked with a pout as he and his brother rubbed the now forming bumps.
"That's for making me wear this ridiculous costume!" I cried.
"But Ayden-chan you look soooo cute!" Karou whined in protest.
"That's not the point! I look ridiculous!"
"We really must get ready the club will be opening in five minutes!" Tamaki said as he strode into the room. He then caught sight of me and let out a cry of approval circling me before walking to Haruhi.
"Haruhi daddy wants to see you in something like this!"
"Not a chance" Haruhi stated before walking out to get ready for the girls leaving Tamaki sulking in a corner. The twins trailed after her, and then Tamaki still pouting leaving me alone in the room. With a sigh I made my way out front to stand in formation with the rest of them. The twins Tamaki and Kyouya all wore outfits that looked like fine dining waiters. Hunny, Mori and Haruhi all wore kimono's but I couldn't name what kind. I stood in the middle of the group holding a silver tray full of tea cups. We stood there as the first few customers appeared then everyone split off to their respected groups and hosting duties and I bustled about stocking sweets and tea. As I neared the twins table Karou knocked over a teacup and cried out as his finger caught some of the liquid. Worry ran through my system and then subsided as I watched their act play out. Hikaru brought his brothers finger to his lips and gently sucked at the burnt finger. The two girls occupying their table leaned forward eagerly drinking in the sight and a bit of heat rose to my cheeks as I watched them play off the scene.
"Geez, it's because you were looking else where. All you need to look at is me" Hikaru muttered. A small blush painted Karou's cheeks.
"Hikaru" he whimpered. He turned his gaze and caught my stare and smirked seeing the red that had risen to my cheeks at the scene. I frowned and gave a 'hmph' which caused his smirk to grow. I moved forward to clean up the mess and my eyed widened as I wiped the liquid away with a rag. it's not even hot! I let out a gasp of surprise as a finger trailed up my thigh and wheeled around to face a grinning Karou.
" you need to learn how to bend over Ayden-chan-"
"-although we do quite enjoy the view" I felt my face flush red and quickly stood up only to be pulled up into an embrace by the two.
"Awwww Hikaru I think we embarrassed poor little Ayden-chan"
"Indeed maybe we can make it up to her" Hikaru gently nipped at my ear and I felt butterflies erupt in my stomach.
"Hikaru are you bored of me already" Karou whined and I realized with a glimpse out of the corner of my eye that the girls had their attention focused in on us intently. so it's just another act I tried to calm my heart rate at this knowledge but failed as Hikaru's arms reached around me and grasped Karou pulling him closer sandwiching me in the middle.
"Karou I've told you before you're the only one I want. I merely thought that we could apologize to Ayden-chan. We did get that new bed and it needs to be worked in" I tried to hold back my scowl as they continued to make sexual references.
It was then that Kyouya choose to stroll over, and show the swooning girls the photo albums that he had put together of the different hosts. I pushed the twins off of me and picked up my tray with the dirtied rags and empty cups and began to stalk away.
"Ayden-chan" Karou called after me. I spun around to face him. He looked hurt at my actions. "What's wrong?"
"I don't care if you and Hikaru act gay but leave me out of it!" I was about to turn away before remembering another important thing. "Also I hate my uniform!" and with that said I stalked off to continue working. A little twinge of guilt ate at me the rest of the day as I thought of how I snapped at him and the look on his face and decided to apologize once the club ended. As the club came to a close I found the twins with everyone else discussing the upcoming physical exam.
"Then..they really will find out that I'm a girl" she deduced. By the looks on the rest of the host's face's I decided that this was a bad thing.
I sighed as I put the mop away with a grin at my work. That is until I watched in horror as Tamaki babbled something about an anime, homo side characters, and drew a line on the freshly washed floors.
A mop flew through the air and collided with his face.
"You blond idiot! I just got finished washing that!" I yelled peeved. But my shouts fell on deaf ears as the twins spoke of how if Haruhi were discovered then she would be flocked by boys declaring their love and what not.
In a sudden change of heart Tamaki decided that it would be in the best interest of his daughter to hide her secret.
It was at that moment that Haruhi decided to walk through the doors.
"Sorry I'm late" before she could even close the door behind her Tamaki was upon her.
"Don't worry Haruhi at tomorrow's physical examination your secret about being a girl will be protected by us! So please stay as our very own princess!" she stared blankly back at the blonde who now gripped her shoulders.
"Say what?"
"It's true we'd find it irritating if other guys spoke with Haruhi" Hikaru stated
"Then it's settled" Karou concurred.
5 minutes later the men of the host club stood in front of a large white board with poorly drawn stick figures and a sign that read 'the great strategic plan to hide Haruhi's gender'. As the idiots continued to babble about places and what not I re-mopped the soiled floor cursing under my breath. As I passed by Haruhi she continued to stare blankly at the bored before making a gesture of realization.
"I see. If they find out that I'm a girl then I wont be able to stay as a host and won't be able to repay my debt." I sighed at the girls obliviousness of what was really going on.
"Umm Haruhi I don't think that, that's exactly what their worried about." but my words were ignored as she continued her figuring.
"The amount remaining that I have to pay is 5,333,332 yen. Hmmmmmm, well I guess I'll have to think of some other method to pay." she chuckled lightly at herself and as I looked over my shoulder at the faces of the boys I couldn't help but chuckle myself.
"Captain! The target herself has no will to do this at all!" the twins wailed.
"What an uncooperative heroine" then with a flourish Tamaki turned to Haruhi "Do you hate being a host that much! Do you hate this club that much!" he cried.
"Well, if I had to decide, yeah" I snorted at her forward answer and patted her lightly on the shoulder.
"You're really straightforward huh?" she shrugged before putting a hand behind her head.
"But, you really can't do anything about it if they find out I'm a girl" a smile lit up my face as an idea made it's way into my head.
"Hey if everyone knows you're a girl then Kyouya can't threaten me anymore!!" I cried joyously. She looked at me with an eyebrow raised.
"Oh you missed that. Well after I found out you were a girl I was pretty much forced to work here so they could 'keep an eye on me'. You didn't honestly think I asked to work here on my own accord?" she nodded slightly getting my point.
"I suppose I see what you mean. If my being a girl got out then there would be no reason to watch you." I nodded vigorously as she got the idea. Freedom was so close I could taste it! That was until Mori uttered one word
"Ootoro" something clicked in Haruhi and I knew that I had lost her.
"Oh yeah, at our last dance party you didn't get to eat any right" Tamaki asked grinning from his corner. Quickly the other hosts caught onto the idea, and poor Haruhi never stood a chance.
"Did you know?" Hikaru asked Karou devishly "That person there never had a taste of Ootoro before?"
"Hh my what a pitiful upbringing" Karou fired back.
"You'd be able to eat all kinds of delicious foods if you stay in this club" Hunny stated simply as he gently played with Usa-chan
"Stay strong Haruhi!" I pleaded seeing my glimpse of freedom slipping through my fingers. The twins shot me a glare and I stuck my tongue out at them.
"Wh-what are you talking about? Just because I'm poor and just because I'll get to eat Ootoro aren't reasons to keep on hiding my gender. I'm not that gluttonous of a-" she paused halfway through and by the looks on the host's faces I knew that I had lost. "Will I really be able to eat some?" she finished lamely. I let out a loud sigh while the rest of the club gave a victorious cheer. So much for that idea.
"Students, physical examinations shall now begin! Please proceed to your respective nurse's office according to your dormitory." As the secretary's voice cut off the class was herded out into the hall way and I quickly fell in step beside Haruhi who walked next to the twins.
"So what's faze 1 in our plan? And exactly what do you do for the physical examination at Ouran?" she asked. I listened intently for the twins reply. I had been ignoring them since yesterday. It was childish but it did make me feel better.
"A physical examination is the same anywhere." Hikaru stated.
"It's kind of bad if there is a difference in this kind of stuff between rich people and poor people, no?" Karou finished
"I see, yeah, your right" she smiled slightly at their logic.
"Hah, would you look at tat Haruhi. The twins actually have a functioning brain." I voiced just loud enough to be heard by said twins earning me a playful punch in the arm by Karou. "Hey! It's not right to hit a lady!" Hikaru smirked.
"Well when I see one I'll be sure to let Karou know" he teased. And I huffed rubbing the spot on my arm where the younger twins hit landed.
"Oh come Ayden-chan~ your not still mad about us convincing Haruhi to stay are you?" Karou asked stretching out my name.
"I'm not mad just annoyed." I stated crossing my arms. "You all have a choice on being in the club but I'm forced!"
"Well why don't you try being a little more open to it? Were not that bad" he countered with a small smile that made my heart flutter, and I quickly diverted my attention to my feet to hide the small blush that formed.
"Whatever." he took that as a sign of surrender as he ruffled my hair.
"Hey lay off the do!" I smacked away his hand playfully while trying to straighten out my disarrayed locks.
As Haruhi pushed open the door to the examination room I let out a gasp as nurses and doctors stood in long lines and all shouted out a welcome.
"What is this!" Haruhi asked mirroring my surprise.
"Like we said it's a physical exam." Hikaru said brushing past us.
"A normal one" Karou stated as he followed his brother.
"You call this normal?" I asked in disbelief. The twins were led away by two maids to get their height measured. A nurse then popped up and led Haruhi away for her physical leaving me in a mass of yellow dresses and blue suits. Noticing a small crowd of girls I turned my attention to see what the fuss was about to catch Hikaru and Karou pulling their shirts off. I clamped my hand over my mouth to keep from releasing a fan girlish squeal as I stared at their toned chests.ohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygod
"This is intolerable, having others touch your body just because they're doctors" Hikaru said.
"What are you saying? Were always playing the doctor game back home and you always played with my body to the fullest" at Karou's words I couldn't help but blush at the sexual reference. I was brought out of my daze when Mori and Hunny sempai dressed as doctors rushed past shoving a startled Haruhi into a changing room. I watched as the nurse called for Haruhi to come out for chest measurements. I wonder what they have planned.
My eyes widened as the curtain opened first an odd gasping noise then full out laughter left my mouth as I stared at Tamaki who had simply put on a brown wig. Before I realized it the twins were hanging off of me laughing at the same sight as I.
"He really did it!" Hikaru teased
"Of course they'll know! Of course they'll know!" Karou joined in pumping his fist up and down. It was when I tried to steady my shaking figure my hand brushed against Karou's exposed chest that the realization hit me. Hikaru moved from my side as Tamaki realized he was set up.
"You guys! You two said they'd never find out this way!" he cried.
"This is revenge for calling us homo side characters!" Hikaru shot back that smile never leaving his face.
"Ayden-chan are you ok? Your face is all red." I smacked Karou upside the head.
"Put a shirt on you idiot!" I yelled. Blushing furiously I just couldn't look away from him. He smirked at my outburst.
"Ayden-chan dose this make you uncomfortable" he asked winding an arm around my waist and pulling me into his chest. I stuttered incoherent sentences at the sudden contact unsure if I was suppose to push him away or play it cool.
"excuse Mr. Hitachiin but I need to borrow for her exam now" I quickly pushed the Hitachiin away and followed the nurse down the hall with a relieved sigh. what the heck is his problem? I went through my exams in a daze as I pondered the troubling twin. he is just so confusing. Half the time he is teasing me with his brother then there is the time back stage before my concert. a blush rose to my cheeks as I remembered the feel of his arms wrapped securely around my waist. Oh come on Ayden! Your no better then those squealing girls what with all the blushing! I mentally scolded myself. My thoughts were interrupted by the nurses voice.
"Ms. Reyna we are finished here. You are free for the rest of the day so just please keep on school grounds" I nodded my thanks and quickly hurried into the hall way and wove my way in-between the groups of students. Soon I was outside and I stood still for a minute trying to calm my racing thoughts. I heaved in deep breaths of the crisp air and my hair waved gently in the wind. My legs then took me deep inside the labyrinth that sat in the Ouran garden to a bench. I plopped down and pulled my knees to my chest and rested my chin on them.
"This is ridiculous" I muttered quietly against my knees.
Well look's like to shows about to start. Good luck" and with that his arms wrapped around my small figure pulling me into an embrace. This wasn't like the teasing gestures or friendly hugs I was used to with the twins. This was more drawn out, sincere and I found myself hugging him back with just as much sincerity. The moths calmed and my head cleared. I breathed in a sigh with it his smell intoxicated my senses.
"Fine I need your help" I turned away from the entrance and held the dress in place.
A shock rang through my body as his fingers trailed down my back to the zipper. He paused a moment resting his hand lightly on my back and for a moment I forgot how to breath. My heart rate sped up and I swear he could hear it.
Slower then necessary he gripped the zipper and zipped up the dress. Again his hand paused delicately resting above the dress. If I didn't remember how to breath soon I was going to faint. And then his touch faded and suddenly I felt cold with out him there. I turned around to face him and cursed the tinge of pink that I was sure rested on my cheeks.
"Thanks" I said softly. He smiled down at me.
"Any time"
"argh!" I let out a growl of annoyance and clutched my head at the memory's and thoughts that plagued it. Karou Hitachiin he just wouldn't leave me alone.
Why?
"So I missed Tamaki karate kick some doctor who was looking for his daughter and stumbled in on you half dressed?" I asked in disbelief staring at the brunette the next morning in class. She nodded with a small shrug.
"Yeah. It wasn't a big deal really. I only had my shirt off. My cami was still on so I was more then half dressed!"
"Morning Haruhi. Chibi-chan!"
"What'd I say about calling me that!" I snapped at the copper haired twin who just grinned in response.
"But Chibi-chan it fits you!" Karou spoke up defending his brother. I sighed before turning my attention back to last nights math homework.
"This is ridiculous! I'm a musician not a math geek" I mumbled staring at the confusing symbols and numbers that seemed to be mocking me.
"Chibi-chan it's quadratic formula not rocket science. It's not that hard." Karou said with a hint of amusement in his voice as he leaned over my shoulder looking at my math.
"Then you do it!" I shot back frustrated. He chuckled before gently taking my hand that gripped the pencil in his and guided me through the problem explaining what he was doing as he went.
For the first few problems that's how it went before he had me try a few. Whenever I would mess up he would tell me and help me correct it.
"See not that hard" I smiled up at him after the completion of the work.
"Thanks." he shrugged.
"Anytime. It's no big" and with that the bell rang signaling the start of school and everyone quickly rushed to their seats as the teacher began roll call.
I turned around to face him and cursed the tinge of pink that I was sure rested on my cheeks.
"Thanks" I said softly. He smiled down at me.
"Any time"
My heart sped up a bit and I snuck a look at the red head that sat a few chairs away. Anytime.