Chapter 21
Kisa let her green eyes stare wistfully out the window as she sat on the mantle of the window, her violin in her lap. She was attending the Host Club, wearing a themed outfit for the day.
It was a fairytale theme, and she was dressed in a pale blue corset style princess gown with puffy shoulders, long see-through sleeves that reached her wrists, and a choker style neckline.
Overall she felt ridiculous and she knew the girls sitting with Tamaki were giggling about her.
She didn't look at all as charming and sophisticated as the Host Club did in their prince costumes.
She glanced at them as they continued their flirting and conversations and unconsciously let her eyes drift to Kaoru. He was doing his act with his brother, so he didn't notice as she continued to stare, lucky for her.
Her eyes glazed over slightly and she frowned. She hadn't spoken to Kaoru since the hospital gift shop incident, and she was sure he thought she was the biggest idiot on the Earth.
How could she have freaked out like that? He never actually made it clear that he was making fun of her; she just assumed that he thought she was as pathetic as she knew she was and was making a joke out of it.
He had actually been kind, and she just blew up in his face!
What if he was trying to tell her that he...
Kisa shook her head and returned her attention to the window.
Best not go down that hopeless road again, besides...it's no longer even a possibility.
She sighed again and her shoulders slumped.
"Ano...Kisa-san?"
Kisa looked up, her depression disappearing, and smiled at the girl in front of her.
"Yes? Would you like to make a request?" She asked, getting into her regular routine as Host Club violinist.
The girl nodded and told Kisa what she wanted her to play. The Third Music Room was soon filled with the soft lull of music.
Many girls sighed and closed their eyes in relaxation.
"She plays so beautifully." One girl, Hana, sighed. "I wish I could play something so beautifully."
Tamaki grasped her chin softly. "Princess, the sound of your voice is far more beautiful than any instrument in this world."
Hana sighed and melted with hearts in her eyes. "Oh Tamaki-sama."
Another girl across the room, Ami, smiled as she watched Kisa play. "It was such a great addition to the Host Club by hiring your own musician Kyoya-sempai."
Kyoya smiled his host smile and pushed his glasses further up the bridge of his nose, causing the lenses to flash. "Yes, I just thought the princesses would enjoy beautiful music as they enjoyed their time with the Host Club."
"Oh Kyoya-sempai, you're so considerate." The girls at his table cooed.
Kyoya continued to smile, but he glanced at Kisa out of the corner of his eye.
Her red hair fell in ringlets down her back, glittering softly in the sunlight, and her long dress showed her curves while flowing out from the waist down. She swayed as she gracefully moved her fingers and bow across the stings of her violin, producing beautiful music.
Her half-lidded green eyes suddenly caught his and he felt his heart skip a beat. He covered it by raising an eyebrow at her.
Kisa blushed and turned away from him, once again engrossing herself with her music.
Kyoya smirked; liking the effect he had on the younger girl.
And I still have more chances of seeing the extent of my effect on her.
Hunny hummed to the music and swayed slightly, his tiny cake fork hanging from is mouth. He kicked his feet slightly through the air and he leaned back in his chair.
The girls at his table watched him adoringly.
"Would you like more cake Hunny-kun?" A girl from his class, Nami, asked.
Hunny opened his eyes widely and leaned forward enthusiastically, taking the fork from his mouth and holding it in his hand.
"Hai!"
He cheered excitedly as Nami placed another piece of chocolate cake in front of him. He dug in happily.
Sakura, a second year, giggled behind her hand. "You seem to really enjoy the cake today. Does it have something to do with the music?"
"Kisa-chan plays so well and it sounds so pretty." Hunny said happily before taking another bite and turning to his cousin, who sat at his side. "Ne Takashi?"
There was a long silence and Hunny tilted his head. "Takashi?"
Mori was staring at the wall intently, his eyes clouded.
Hunny tugged Mori's sleeve, snapping Mori out of his daze.
"Are you alright Takashi?" Hunny asked worriedly.
Takashi nodded reassuringly. "Hai." He then turned his attention back to the wall, an unfamiliar look overtaking his face and eyes.
"Is Mori-senpai alright, Hunny-senpai?" Sakura asked, glancing at the tall senior.
"He's not sick is he?" Nami exclaimed, an extremely worried expression crossing her face. "Did he catch something? Does he need anything?"
Hunny shook his head quickly. "No, Takashi...He's just worried about Melly-chan."
"The loud girl from our class?" Nami said surprised. "Why? What stupid thing did she do now?"
"Nami-senpai, didn't you hear?" Sakura said hurriedly, noticing the smile on Hunny's face fading. "She was in a shooting accident. She's been in the hospital for the last few weeks."
"Oh, how tragic." Nami sighed, not sounding sympathetic at all. "But it was probably her own fault. She must have been hanging around with some lowly commoners or something, she used to be one herself you know."
"Umm, Nami-senpai..." Sakura trailed off, watching Hunny as his bangs made a shadow over his eyes.
Nami didn't notice this, or that the music had suddenly stopped. "All I'm saying is that you can take a dirty commoner, give them nice clothes and money, but they will always be a dirty commoner."
There was a hollow thunk, followed by an angry, hushed voice.
"You...you have no idea what you're talking about."
Nami turned and spotted a glaring Kisa standing behind her, her violin and bow discarded on the floor beside her.
Nami raised an eyebrow. "Ah, yes, she's your stepsister. Pretty foolish of your father to marry her mother, because now he has to waste his well earned money on her foolishness."
Kisa shook in anger and her hands clenched into fists, but she stayed where she was, not making a move towards Nami.
Nami laughed. "See, even you can't defend her because you know what I say is true."
Kisa let out an outraged scream and launched herself at Nami, tackling the older girl to the floor.
"Don't talk about my sister like that!" Kisa screamed as she began to pull Nami's hair.
Nami screamed and tried to push and scratch and kick at Kisa, but the little redhead stayed in her offensive position.
"Get this crazy girl off me!"
By now all occupants of the Third Music Room turned their attention to the two fighting girl. At the sight of the brawl the Host club rushed forward, separating the two.
"K-Kisa! What's gotten into you?!" Tamaki exclaimed as he helped pull her off Nami.
Kisa continued to kick and struggle, ignoring Tamaki as she tried to get at Nami.
"Take back what you said!"
"No!" Nami yelled back, trying to keep as much dignity as she could as she stood, straightening her dress. "I won't because it's true, and you're just as bad as her. You're both barbaric snobs who think you're better than everyone else!"
Kisa elbowed Tamaki and tried to lunge at Nami again, but another arm wrapped around her waist and stopped her.
"Mellisa is not a barbaric snob!" Kisa shrilly screamed. "She's twice the person you are, and not half as cowardly as you. She would never talk about someone behind their back, she would face her problems!"
"Look where that got the filthy commoner!" Nami said loudly. "Good riddance I say, one less nuisance ruining our society."
The room became deathly silent and the girls visiting the Host Club that day looked between Kisa and Nami warily.
Kisa opened and closed her mouth, speechless that the girl in front of her could be so cruel. She glared and prepared to yell, but was cut off by a quiet voice that sent chills up her spine.
"I don't like when people bad mouth my friends. Especially when it's a friend as nice and kind as Melly-chan."
Nami's eyes widened and she looked down at Hunny, who was staring at her with dark intent, his brown eyes darkening.
"H-Hunny-kun?" Nami stuttered.
Tamaki placed a hand on Hunny's shoulder and stepped in front of Nami. "It's a shame one so beautiful has such an ugly heart and is so narrow-minded. We do not allow judgments of others based on their background to take place here, especially when you're judging a friend of the Host Club who is suffering at this moment."
Nami shook her head. "N-No, Tamaki-sama, I d-didn't...I only meant-"
Tamaki cut her off, a cold smile on his face. "Don't try to take back what you said now, because we know exactly what you meant. You are no longer welcome here, so leave."
Tears poured out of Nami's eyes as she pushed past the crowd that had formed. "I hate you all, you'll be sorry!"
The door of the Third Music Room slammed closed behind her.
Kisa was starting to calm down, but froze when the person holding her laughed.
"They always say that, it's pathetic."
Kisa looked up and over her shoulder into Kaoru's golden brown eyes. He smirked at her.
"Well that was a surprise performance Kisa."
Hikaru matched his brother's smirk and patted Kisa's head. "Didn't know someone as shy as you couldhave it in 'em."
Kisa blushed and looked away from both of them. She silently wiggled out of Kaoru's grip and hurried out the music room, her heart pounding and her eyes blurred.
Kaoru made to go after her, but the crowd of girls got in his way as they moved back to their original spots before the fight. Through the crowd he was surprised to she Kyoya following Kisa out.
Kaoru walked towards the door also, but someone grabbed his wrist, causing him to look back at his brother.
"Where are you going Kaoru?"
Kaoru smiled reassuringly. "I'll be right back."
Hikaru stared at him intently before sighing and letting go of his brother's wrist. "Do what you have to."
Kaoru stared at his brother's back as Hikaru walked back to their customers, and a grin broke out over his face. He didn't waste anytime to rush out of the Third Music Room.
Once outside he paused and looked down each hallway, wondering which way they went. Suddenly he heard muffled voices to his left and made his way in that direction. He paused before he turned the corner, the voices of Kyoya and Kisa much clearer.
"I know what you're going to say." He heard her say.
Kyoya raised an eyebrow. "Do you?"
Kisa nodded and leaned against the wall, wiping away the tears that wouldn't stop.
"You're going to scold me for starting a fight."
"Hunny-senpai would have been able to handle the situation without your interruption." Kyoya said casually. "But I don't really have anything to say to you."
Kisa blinked up at him. "Then why did you follow me out?"
Kyoya remained silent.
Kisa tilted her head to the side. "Were you...worried about me?"
"No, I simply came to make sure you didn't do anything rash in your emotional state." He said bluntly.
"Kinda sounds like you were worried." Kisa muttered, but she blushed as she found Kyoya's face closer to her own and his hands on the wall on either side of her head. Her breath hitched and she blushed.
"Would you like it if I was worried for you? Would you like it if the reason I came after you was so I could see if you were okay, and just came to comfort you and wipe away your tears?" He placed a hand on her cheek and used his thumb to wipe away the tears that continued to escape.
Kisa paled. "I would prefer if you didn't. I didn't ask you to follow me, but you did. I just wanted to be alone." She narrowed her eyes and poked him. "Why do you always insist on following me at the worst possible times? What more do you want from me Kyoya?"
Kyoya rolled his eyes and took his hand from her cheek, placing it on the wall again. "So, no longer annoying, but accusing now? Is that any way to treat your-"
Kisa covered his mouth with her hand. "Don't say it, because then that will make this all seem real."
She could feel his lips turn up in a smile, but stared intently into his even as he grabbed her hand and moved it from his mouth.
"You should get used to it Kisa, our fathers are already planning a party to celebrate this joyousevent. It's real whether you want it to be or not, or if I say it out loud or not."
Kisa looked down. "I know, and soon...soon everyone will...everyone will know..."
Kyoya smirked. "Come now Kisa, even you should be able to say it by now."
"Me saying it will make it even more real." She muttered sadly.
Kyoya felt a spike of anger at her sad tone. "Well it is real. We are engaged and you are my fiancé as I am yours."
"Yes, I know."
Kaoru's eyes widened and he felt his heart, as well as his stomach, clench painfully.
Engaged...Kisa and Kyoya.
He suddenly felt numb and let his back hit the wall.
No.