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Step inside the mind of Yuki.

I walked slowly through the corridors of Ouran academy with my bag in my hand. It was after school and I was traveling towards the third music room with Nattilia chattering happily beside me. I laughed at something she said and pushed open the wide doors of the host club. It was empty.

I looked around in confusion. What was going on? I turned to ask Nattilia and felt my eyes widen when I saw she was no longer beside me. I looked down the corridors. No one. I was sure the corridor was packed only a few moments before. I frowned then stared as I heard a voice behind me.

'Yuki?'

It was Kaoru. His eyes looked dead and he was glaring at me with a strange look of hatred twisting his features. I backed away from his look with wide eyes but he followed me, taking a step forward for every one I took back. I was scared. What was going on?

'Leave this place!' the twin shouted harshly. 'You're not welcome here anymore! You're not wanted! I don't like you!' he cried. I flinched with his every word. He sneered bitterly. I shivered. This couldn't be happening, it couldn't…

'I hate you!'

My eyes widened as far as they could go and I felt tears spill from my eyes. My heart was breaking; the shattered pieced ripping their way out of my chest in the most painful way possible.

'Yuki! Yuki!'

My eyes flew open suddenly. Haruhi was looking at me with a worried expression and I struggled to regain my memory. Where was I? Why was I here? Then I remembered and I groaned. I was dripping with sweat from the dream. Yesterday had effected me more that I had thought.

'Are you ok Yuki?' Haruhi asked me quietly. I nodded before sitting up. Light streamed in through the window and I could hear birds chirping outside. Sighing, I stood.

'Could I have a shower?' I asked the brunette shyly. I didn't like asking for things in other peoples houses. Haruhi smiled.

'Sure. It's just through there. I'll get you a towel.' She told me before rushing off to get me a towel. I wandered slowly into the bathroom, the dream still plaguing me. I knew it was a dream. Knew it wasn't real. So why did it bother me so much?

After getting a towel, I showered. I could feel the warm water rejuvenating me. It was refreshing. I felt worriless and free. As well as being clean. I didn't take a long shower. I didn't want to use to much warm water. When I got out I wrapped the towel around me and walked across the corridor into Haruhi's room where there was some clothes laid out on the bed. Guessing they were for me, I changed and made my way into the living room.

Sitting at the table were Haruhi and a strange man I guessed was her father. He had long red hair and looked rather bedraggled. When Haruhi saw me she smiled.

'Dad, this is Yuki. Sorry I didn't ask but she needed to come over really. Haruhi explained to her dad. The man smiled at me.

'That's ok dear. You can call me Ranka.' He told me, smiling happily up at me. I felt myself smiling back.

'It's nice to meet you. Sorry for any inconvenience.' I replied nervously. Ranka waved his hand dismissively.

'It's no trouble. Now have breakfast and go do whatever it is girls do.' He told us. So we did and were soon walking around town. I looked around curiously. Everything was so interesting on the high street. There were so many things to look at. It wasn't the same when you just walked in, had yourself measured, gave a design and walked back out again.

After a while of just walking around, I decided to go back to a topic that was risky. 'We were talking about boys last night right?' I asked Haruhi. She looked at me wearily, wondering where I was going. 'Well, I told you all about my love life but I didn't hear anything about yours.' I continued slyly. Haruhi blushed.

'So?' she asked quietly, avoiding my eyes.

'So, Kyoya-sempi. Spill.' I told her, feeling slightly pleased with myself as I saw her blush deepen. It wasn't often you saw Haruhi Fujioka blush.

'What about him?' Haruhi asked nervously, obviously trying to stay calm. I raised an eyebrow. She looked away.

'Like the fact that you like him.' I told her. Hearing her sigh I chuckled slightly.

'Ok, you got me. But don't say anything to anyone. I'm sure he doesn't like me that way.' She admitted. I raised my other eyebrow but remained silent. I doubted that. We walked a little further up the street before Haruhi spoke again. She sounded nervous, as if she wasn't sure the topic was safe.

'But you know, Kaoru didn't mean what he said. He was angry and confused. You may not accept it at first but at least give him another chance.'

I didn't look at her but sighed, looking up at the swirling clouds. I didn't know what to think anymore.

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I seem to be writing that word allot these days… you think I'd be able to type it first time by now… ^_^'

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