Chapter 14
~Monday Morning, May 28th
Christiana's P.O.V
"Alright class settle down," The Sensie said as she walked into the classroom. "The bell has rung and Homeroom has started."
The students rushed to their seats, and Chris noticed Kioshi hop off his desk to sit down as she sat in hers behind him. Kyoya gave her a smile as he took his seat as well. Her heart thumped loudly as she smiled back.
"Now, If our Class Representative and Vise Representative will please come forward as there is important matters to discuss." Chris watched Kyoya and Ayame make their way towards the head of the classroom.
"Kyoya's Class representative?" She asked herself as she watched them turn to face the small on-looking crowd of students. Ayame looked like she was about to die as her shyness came out. She pushed her glasses up as her cheeks started to flush red.
"As you may very well know, next Thursday and Friday is our "Summer Field Day Events." Kyoya said pushing his glasses up as well and opening his black book. "Most of your parents and the school's Alumni will be in attendance. To offer the best entertainment, each grade has been asked to come up with some sort of activity to welcome the attendees and guests. This is so they are not found bored out of their minds during the two day event." That little joke got a couple of giggles from his fan girls, including Miss red head who was beaming at him from the front row.
"The winning class, " Ayame said finally speaking up, 'Get's to go to a theme park on the next class trip. This includes water park and roller coasters! I know we can win! Let's do our best!" she exclaimed with a cute smile as the shyness began to fade.
Chatter started among the students as each of them were trying to come up with a theme. "Any Ideas?" Kyoya asked while writing in his book.
"We should do a Scavenger Hunt!" Tamaki screeched into Chris's ear. Sometimes having him sit behind her was a nuisance.
"What a wonderful idea Tamaki! You're so smart!" one of the girls squealed.
"As lovely as an idea that is, " Kyoya started not looking up from his book, "The second years are already doing something similar."
"Aww!" some of them said.
"What about a café?" Hanae said. "The girls could be the hostesses in French maid costumes with fish net stockings, as the males are the waiters in only slacks and button vests, no dress shirts."
She smiled at her own idea while others nodded their head in agreements.
"What about a carnival?" Chris said aloud not meaning for it to leave her lips. Everyone turned to look at her as her cheeks started to heat up.
"What do you mean?" Kioshi's golden hue eyes asked in curiosity.
"I mean a carnival." She said more confidentially while sitting up tall. "It only seems fitting since the prize is for an amusement park. Normally at those things there are game like arcades and carnival commoner play. We'll give out tickets if they win a game, which they can in return, turn in for prizes. The prizes will contain of stuff animals or envelopes with different certificates in them. They could hold anywhere from a free homework pass, to getting to ditch an entire day to go Karaoke or something." She finished shrugging her shoulders. She kind of just rattled on off a whim. She really hadn't thought passed carnival, till the idea came more plausible as she spoke.
"Wow Chris! That's sounds wonderful!" Tamaki exclaimed, again a little to close to her ears.
"Why yes, I agree" Kyoya said, closing his book. "Actually, I think that is a wonderful idea too. All those in favor?" he asked raising his own hand.
Majority of the class raised their hands high in the air as Hanae whisked out of her seat, "Now hold on just a second!" She exclaimed stopping everyone in their tracks. "She hasn't been here that long, her opinion and ideas shouldn't matter. My Café idea is more practical and people attracting!"
"Well actually Hanae-sama," Chris said treating her like a business associate just as Kyoya does. "Mine is way more attracting because it's family oriented and not a booty-licious attraction." Chris could see her face turn in anger. "However," she started before Hanae could insult her, " A café idea is not all that bad. The guests will be hungry, thirsty, and tired from being in the heat for two days. I believe adding the café to our carnival would be a smart move and bring in more revenue."
This shocked everyone, Kyoya included, but not near as much as it shocked Hanae. Her mouth dropped and so did her hard expression.
"So it's settled then," The teacher chimed in. "We'll do both. Christiana-san, I'm going to put you in charge of the carnival events and,"
"No wait!" Chris exclaimed trying to interrupt and tell her Sensie that that's not what she had in mind at all.
"And Hanae-san, you'll be in charge of the Café." The teacher continued ignoring Chris's refusal and attempt to turn the idea down. "I'll put you ALL in groups and for the rest of the morning till Lunch, so you can come up with ideas for the booths and café menu. I expect a full report, in detail, on my desk." She then walked over to the board and put Chris's and Hanae's names on it. "Class please come up here and write your name under the group you would like to assist. Class representatives, it is your jobs to make sure all goes smoothly." With that she left the class to their own accord.
"So, we don't have Morning classes?" She asked bewildered still in her seat, as a line started to form by the white board.
"No, they want us to work on this. But the good news is, our performance is part of our grade," Kioshi said while standing up to head for the line, "And I'd rather work on something like this with you, than over a stupid test any day." He then winked and joined the long line of students waiting to write their name.
"Just because you defended me and was able to get the café in there as well, does NOT mean we're friends!" Hanae said leaning down to Chris's eye level. She still sat tall in her desk. Chris narrowed her eyes at the red headed slut, "We're enemies, don't even think about joining my alliance." Hanae spat and then walked away, but not before dumping all of Chris's books on the floor.
Chris was about to pick them up, when a black raven haired boy beat her to it. "Don't let her get to you, she's just mad cause you're carnival idea was so much more fun and idealistic." He stacked her books and gave her a warm smile.
"Thanks," she said reaching for her black planner. Their heads bumped as Kyoya had tried to reach for it too. A picture of a younger version of herself and Shane fell onto the floor. Chris looked at it in horror. "Oh No!"
"Don't worry," he said tucking it back in her book. "I've already seen it."
"Oh right," she said remembering their fight Saturday night. "From invading my privacy."
"Yeah," he said scratching the back of his head and feeling awkward.
"Kyoya, I need you!" He turned to see Hanae's angry eyes on him.
"And the beast is released." Chris whispered giving Hanae an evil look.
Kyoya chuckled, "Go gather your troops, I'll join you in a few."
She stuck her tongue out at him and headed towards the back of the room where a big circle of students had already gathered. She heavily sighed, "This is going to be a long morning."
Kyoya's P.O.V.
~Monday Afternoon, The Host Club Is Open For Business~
"Hey Chris, I need more tea over here," The twins called out to her.
"Sorry, Christi-Chan, but Mori and I need more cake." Hunny exclaimed happily but apologetically.
"Chris!" Tamaki exclaimed, "My guests need more cookies."
"Sorry Chris, can you please make more coffee!"
Kyoya watched her as she jumped back and fourth between all the hosts and guests while she was hurriedly tried to fill all their orders and needs. She was quick and good. Always had everything right, and never once made a mistake. She could be a waitress in a commoners life and would probably make really good tips.
"My my Kyoya-san, you're new lap dog sure is doing quite well. Tell me again why you have her as your pet." Hanae said while sipping her tea. Her new friend, Lihn giggled beside her.
"My father just told me that she was to work for the club. I was given no further instruction. So, as it seems, having her as our personal assistant, making her serve us, and order her around, only seemed fitting." He said with a smirk on his face. He knew he was lying, he didn't feel that way at all, but Chris had come up with this idea on her own.
"To be able to face the crazy fan-girls, let's make it appear as if I'm your servant, personal maid slash assistant," she had presented to him before Club hours started.
"Well, a lap dog must learn to do new tricks. Nice work Kyoya," Hanae said with laughing eyes.
"If you two will excuse me, " Lihn said standing politely and bowing, "But it is my turn to spend time with Tama-san. Good day." And with that she left. Kyoya had a feeling that Lihn did not like Hanae's previous statement.
"Let's see how well you've trained her shall we?" Hanae said with a hint of evil in her eyes. Kyoya watched her raise her head as she started to snap her fingers. "Oh Dog, lap dog, I mean, assistant, Over here please!" She said grinning widely.
Chris turned and raised her right eyebrow as she slowly approached. She crossed her arms around her chest as she plastered a fake smile on her face, "Why yes your highness! What can I do for you and you're Royal Arse today?"
Kyoya had to snort back a chuckle when Hanae looked at him sternly.
"I was just wondering what new tricks in bed you have learned with Kioshi. You slept with him on Saturday night didn't you?" She asked really loudly so the rest of the room could hear her.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to look in Kyoya's direction. All stares and glances were shot at Chris. "Oh no my dear Auntie! Please tell me that that isn't true?" Tamaki screeched running to Chris and engulfing her in a hug.
Chris started to gasp in pain. "Tamaki my back! Stop it!" Kyoya noticed tears well in her eyes when Tamaki finally let her go.
"OMG! Chris! I'm soo sorry!" He screeched, making everyone forget about Hanae's comment. She started to pant as she was gasping for air.
"What's wrong with your back?" Hanae spatted loudly, again making everyone turn to them.
"None of your God damn business you skank! And no I did NOT sleep with Kioshi-san nor will I ever! Get your facts strait first you bitch before you start running your mouth!" She then turned and headed for the changing rooms as more tears leaked out.
"Tamaki you idiot!" Kyoya spat, as he shut his lap top and started for the changing room.
"Kyoya I'm so sorry, I forgot!" Tamaki was about to run after them when Hanae reached for his arm. Kyoya turned to see Tamaki's eyes widen in fear.
"You forgot what Tama-san?" she asked angrily. "Tell me what's going on right now! As a honorary member and V.I.P guest, I have a right to know why that Bitch has you all wrapped around her little finger!"
"Uh..Uh.." Tamaki started to stutter. Kyoya knew that he didn't know all the details, and so he couldn't share with Hanae-Sama even if he wanted to.
"Ok that's enough!" Kyoya shouted, as he watched Huarhi excuse herself from her guests and go to the changing rooms. "Club hours are now officially closed, please find your own way out!" He could see the fear in everyone's eyes as Shadow king/Demon Lord came out. Even the other hosts members cowered in fear.
He then turned on his heal and entered the fitting rooms.
Christiana's P.O.V.
"Chris!" She heard Huarhi's sweet voice call out. "Are you ok?"
Chris was coward down on the floor in the very corner of the last changing room. She could hear Haurhi's voice come closer from behind the red velvet curtain. " I'm sorry Tamaki is such an idiot," she said slowly pulling the curtain aside. "I don't think he knows."
"He somewhat knows. But that's not really what's hurting me the most. I try my best to defend myself, and yet her words always hurt so bad. I just don't want to be hated you know?" Chris let a couple tears fall to the ground as she hugged herself on the floor even tighter. Hanae's assumption being pointed out like that in front of everyone was heartbreaking. She knew by this time tomorrow, rumors about her and Kioshi will have spread like wild fire.
"She did that cause she's jealous." Haurhi said, bringing Chris back down to planet earth. "You are getting closer and closer each and every day to Kyoya-Senpai and she's jealous of it. By publicly humiliating you,…"
"Bullying is more like it," Chris said cutting off her good friend.
"As I was saying, ' Haurhi said almost irritated, it made Chris smile. "She thinks by starting this rumor, It'll hurt Kyoya's feelings and make him not want you anymore."
"Yea, but she has no idea that I'm living with him! That I was with him all Saturday night. She doesn't know Kyoya at all if she really thinks that he would believe such a rumor and lie."
"True," Haurhi said smiling, "I guess you do have the advantage."
They were both laughing when Kyoya frantically ran in. "Are you ok?" he asked worried and rushing over to her.
"Yes I'm fine, my pride was hurt more than anything else." she said looking down at the floor.
"Don't let it get to you. I've never believed anything she has said." He tuck a piece of loose hair behind her ear as he kneeled down next to her. She looked up at him and smiled.
Chris could see Haurhi from the corner of her eyes. A sly smirk forming at her lips.
"Omg Chris!" she heard Tamaki screech. There were hurried foot steps as the rest of the Host club joined them. "Are you ok? Please forgive me! I feel terrible!" Chris saw Demon Lord Kyoya give him an ugly look.
"Can someone tell us what's going on please?" Hikaru asked at the fitting room entrance.
"Yeah! We feel like you all are hiding something very important from us." Kaoru finished with a frown.
"What happened?" Mori asked shocking them all.
"Yeah Christi-Chan, What's wrong with your back?" Hunny was almost to tears as he clench Usa-Chan tightly to his chest.
Chris looked up at Kyoya with pleading eyes. "They're not like HIM Chris. They are your friends, we all are. I promise you, they'll understand."
Chris looked up at the puzzled group as concern washed over most of their faces. She sighed as she made her decision.
"Kyoya?" She asked, in barely a whisper. "Can you please go lock the club and fitting room doors? Just in case?" He nodded and hurriedly headed out of the room.
"Huarhi, will you please help me?" she asked the small brunette girl with tears in her eyes.
"Of course," she responded while helping Chris up off the floor.
"I'm not completely ready to show you everything, but you should at least get an idea on why I cannot be touched at this time." She started to unbutton her brown uniform top as all the boys watched her in horror.
"Wait!" Tamaki screeched, making Chris halt. He covered his eyes with his hands. "If this entails you getting undressed in front of us, then as a gentleman I don't want any part of it!" He tried to turn around and exit the fitting room.
"No!" Kyoya said entering and pulling his best friend back into the darken room. "You guys have to see this to understand!"
Chris continued to undress as she explained to them why she always nervous around boys. "We were high school sweethearts! I loved him with ALL my heart, and I thought he loved me. For four years I let him use me, abuse me, humiliate me, walk all over me. He was the puppet master pulling the strings and I was his puppeteer. Because of his mental and physical abuse, I have endured pure torture and hell." She let her school top fall to the ground as her wraps and lacy blue bra showed. Tears could be seen in Hurhi's and Chris's eyes, as well as Tamaki's. The other Hosts were just staring at her in shock, as her whole torso was covered in wraps.
"I'm not brave enough, nor am I strong enough right now to show you my wounds. But please believe me when I say that even doing this is a big step. I've only known ya'll for a little over a week now, and yet I feel like I can trust ya with my life."
She then went to the group of boys and showed them her wrists and ankles. "He's still free, and could arrive at any minuet! I know this is selfish of me to ask, but please protect me, take care of me! I know it's too much to ask from someone you barely know, but I don't want to lose y'all." She started to really cry then, dropping to the floor and letting ALL her tears and emotions out, everything she felt since Lizzie getting hurt. All of it came out while the Host Club stood there and witnessed her pain.
"Christi-Chan?" Hunny said putting his hand under her chin. He lifted her head up so she could meet his blue eyes. "From the moment I met you, Usa-Chan and I knew you were someone special. Someone to watch out for. I promise you with everything I have, I WILL protect my new friend. You're part of our family now, we won't let anything happen to you ok?" He kissed her cheek and then smiled.
"Thank you," she whispered.
"I'll kill him," she heard Mori say. All the Host members turn to look at the tall dark silent boy with shock. "No beautiful lass should ever be treated that way, especially you, our beautiful American Princess. I promise you too," he said with sternness in his eyes, "I'll protect you, no matter the cost."
"I really am sorry," Tamaki said, now also kneeling down on his knees. "This idiot just doesn't think sometimes." he said flashing his host smile.
"Sometimes?" Kaoru asked.
"You mean all the time, right boss?" Hikaru finished. Both twins had mischievous looks on their faces.
"Shut up you shady twins! I wasn't talking to you!" Chris smiled as the warmth of her new family filled her.
"Hey Chris," Haurhi said handing her back her uniform top. "Thank you for trusting us. I know it's not easy. But we really do care for you, just come to us whenever you need to alright?" she said with her own smile.
"O.k." Kyoya walked over and helped her put her uniform back on.
"Just how close are you two?" The twins asked in unison with evil looking grins.
"Oh shut up," Chris and Kyoya said at the same time.
"Hey Christi-Chan?" Hunny-Senpai asked her as she buttoned the last button to her uniform. "Want to go have some cake with me? We have chocolate syrup." he said with a big smile.
"Is there ice cream?" she asked excitedly.
"Well of course!" Hunny exclaimed.
"Yay!" she shouted in a Hunny-like voice as he lead the way. The rest of them followed slowly behind, still shocked at the news that was just broken to them by their new American friend.
Hikaru's P.O.V.
He could not believe, that someone so sweet and precious as Christiana could have been in that much pain. Have that kind of past. He looked over at Kaoru as they were riding in their Limo on their way home. He had been surprisingly quiet since they learned the terrible fate of their dear friend. He wanted to speak up, but Kaoru had that serious look on his face. He'd been with Kaoru on all their rides home, never had he been so quiet, so focus.
Although Hikaru still loved Huarhi, he couldn't help but feel sorry for the American. No one that sweet, that special, should be tortured like that. She said that this guy might be coming after her and soon. Although, they barely knew her, it was their duty as hosts, to make every girl happy. If protecting her from her past, and showing her happiness in the future was what their goal was suppose to be as a host, then that's exactly what he would do.
"We need to protect her no matter the cost," Kaoru said from his left, gazing out the tinted window still in thought, "She needs support, she needs loved," he then turned to Hikaru with a smile on his face, "Let's give it to her. Show her that there are real men out there who are loving and caring, and that life is still full of happiness."
Hikaru smiled and nodded in response as they stopped in front of their Victorian Home. It might be hard work, but they were willing to try.
Mori's P.O.V.
"Want some cake?" Hunny asked happily.
Mori didn't respond. He just continued to stare out of their tinted windows. He was being even more silent than normal. He was still in shock. Those chain marks, the burns, the wraps. He knew he had felt something weird when he danced with her at the ball during her performance on Saturday. But he had just brushed it off as an American fashion, thinking maybe it was a bigger bra or longer undershirt. He knew the Americans were known for their sexy lingerie's and different styles. Most came from that store called "Victoria's Secret." At the time he had blushed a little thinking about her modeling on a runway with angel wings as the "Victoria Secret" models did on T.V. But now he just felt sick to his stomach.
He knew he was starting to have feelings for her, but making his feelings known would be a mistake. He knew Kyoya felt for her as well, and Mori could see that same desire in Chris's eyes. Confessing would do him no good, it would just result in rejection and heartache. Besides, he had Mitsikuni to look after. Anything else was a distraction.
Still, he had to protect her no matter what. She was a friend in need. If this asshole of hers showed up to pick a fight? No matter if he was at the dorms, class, or what not, Mori will be there.
"Are you ok Takashi?" He heard Hunny ask with concern.
"Ay" he replied barely audible.
"I know it's hard, you care for her, we all do." He felt Hunny put his small hand on Mori's shoulder, "All we can do now is try our best to protect her."
He could feel Hunny's bubbly confidence warm him. He nodded in agreement.
"Alright," Hunny said as they pulled up to his mansion, "Let's get ready for this dinner."
Mori sighed and followed his cousin out of their long stretched Limo, "This year will definitely be interesting."