A/N: It's a long chapter, this one… .
The only way I can really apologise for being out of touch for soooo long =.=
I hope you enjoy!
Nami Amou stared in curiosity at the two limousines that were in front of her house.
Why is it two…
Is there something I don't understand…
Kiriya Etou clenched his teeth.
The darned third son of Ootori got to me too fast.
He didn't let any of his anger or frustration come through in his voice as he continued to talk to Amou-san as Kyouya Ootori.
"Nami-san, it isn't safe to go out right now. You may be taken."
Well, you were going to be taken by me…
Nami continued to stare at the two black limousines.
For numerous years in my life, I've never seen one of these limousines… the next thing I know, I've ridden in one; and another two turn up on my doorstep.
It's like my luck has increased threefold since I met Kyouya.
She heard Kyouya's words, and was slightly puzzled.
Taken? Me? Why?
It doesn't make any sense at all…
Kiriya sighed.
This has seriously become one messed up game…
"Word has already spread… about us. The Ootori family has a lot of enemies, and many of them would stop at nothing to take advantage of it."
At the very least, I would go – no, I was going – to take advantage of it.
He suddenly felt very bored talking with Amou-san like this…
I guess… Kyouya Ootori, you found a way to save your girl by acting fast… but…
I guess it's time for a change of heart.
I'll be taking Kahoko Hino, arigatou gozaimasu.
He punched a code into the phone nearby him and sent it off.
Once Nami heard Kyouya's words, she realised it was true.
I guess things are very complicated…
She decided to look out of the window and widened her eyes when both limousines disappeared from sight.
That's weird…
When I think about it, this day has been very weird…
Kiriya Etou farewelled Amou-san, and ended the call.
He awaited the return of the limousine he had sent to Amou-san's house earlier to kidnap her.
Before tonight ends, I'll have what I want. That's my game.
Kaoru and Hikaru in the Hitacchin's limousine pointed the driver after the limousine that was in front of them at Nami-san's house.
If it's taken Nami-san, we'll track it down and make sure she goes free!
They kept an open eye for the limousine while they travelled towards an unknown location.
Kyouya finally arrived at Nami's house, and hesitantly stepped out of his limousine. He walked slowly towards the front door of her house, and pressed the doorbell.
Please say she hasn't been kidnapped.
Only a few seconds after he pressed, he could see the door being opened…
Kiriya's mood went from bad to worse as he got a message from the limousine driver that he was being tailed.
That darned Ootori! As if leaving Nami alone didn't mean a thing, he's gone after me as well?
I guess I have to use… that.
He stood up from his chair, and headed towards the lounge room, where a specialist makeup artist that was also his cousin, was…
I'll have her change me into someone else, and meet the limo half-way.
Nami blinked as she heard the doorbell, and hesitantly walked towards the door; opening it to find…
"Kyouya!"
She smiled widely upon seeing him.
After talking to him for a while, I felt like I just had to see him in person.
Is that… normal?
Before she knew it, she had already wrapped her arms around him.
"I wanted to see you so much…"
Kyouya was surprised, yet slightly happy, at the attention Nami was fawning over him.
Except… I don't really know how to deal with this…
He awkwardly embraced her back, only to realise she was embracing him even tighter.
Yet… I was very close to losing her… too close…
I… I can't breathe…
Kaoru and Hikaru followed the limousine until it stopped at a fuel store. They blinked as it casually went in to fuel.
What in the…
They watched on as the driver went out and inserted into the fuel tank unleaded petrol.
Suddenly, a beep was heard behind them, and they looked back to see another car lining up to fuel which was beeping theirs.
They were blocking other cars from fueling.
Sighing, they both signaled for their limousine to head out of the fuel store and park nearby where space was available.
Kiriya Etou, in disguise, was inside the fuel station's store, looking at nothing in particular as he browsed the store's goods like any other customer.
He eyed the driver who came in to pay for the fuel, and nodded.
It's finally time to get my prize.
Soon enough, he was walking with the driver towards the limousine. He hopped in the passenger's seat, and off the limousine drove in the opposite direction.
Kyouya had finally gotten out of the near death-grip that Nami had placed him in. He had originally had to massage his arms to make sure they weren't dead…
"Ahh, gomenasai! I didn't mean…"
He smiled at the apologetic Nami.
"It's alright… except… isn't it a bit rude not to let me in? I really should make sure my whole body's alright after that…"
Nami paled slightly, and immediately stood to one side.
"Of course! Come in, Kyouya…"
She gently brought him inside towards a couch which she steered him towards.
"Sit down… I'll bring some tea and biscuits…"
Haruhi and Kahoko were going to have an early night's rest when they heard the doorbell. They both looked and blinked at each other.
This has been a weird day with visitors already and it's not ending at this time?
They looked at the clock which clearly said 9:30pm. Kahoko hesitantly decided to look into the eyehole of the door, and widened her eyes in shock when she saw who it was.
Why is Etou-san here?
Kahoko stepped back from the door and looked at Haruhi.
"Etou-san… Kiriya Etou-san… is here. What should we do?"
Haruhi's eyes widened.
No one said anything about him visiting us! Not even Kyouya, who we saw a short while ago…
"What are you going to do, Kaho…"
"I'm going to confront him. If he has Nami-san… If I talk it over with him properly, we'll get her back."
Without further ado, Kahoko hesitantly opened the door…
The Hitacchin twins were cursing themselves for losing track of the limousine.
Somehow, after it went to the fuel store, it disappeared… How can a limousine suddenly disappear into thin air?
They were grudgingly driven back to the Hitacchin mansion…
As Kyouya massaged his sore muscles on the couch, his mind wandered back to Etou Kiriya's message earlier…
If I can't have Kahoko Hino… you can't have Nami Amou.
His eyes widened in shock.
He's going to take Kahoko. I've got to warn Haruhi!
He immediately searched his pockets for his phone… but… his phone… his phone was nowhere to be found! His eyes widened as he realised where it was.
It's back on the limousine, which has already driven away!
Coming back with a tray of 2 mugs of tea and a plate of biscuits, Nami paused slightly when she saw Kyouya rummaging in his pockets and around him.
"What's wrong, Kyouya…"
Kyouya stopped immediately and looked at her.
"W…what is it…"
She couldn't help but feel slightly embarrassed when he directed his gaze at her… enough that she felt her legs slightly becoming jelly…
Kyouya managed to catch her just in time as she fell, as well as being able to save the tea and biscuits.
He supported her as he slowly helped her put down the tea and biscuits.
"Are you okay?"
As his eyes met hers, he couldn't help but be influenced by the attraction he had towards this interestingly mysterious yet kind female, and leaned over to capture her lips.
What was it that I needed to do again… oh well, if I can't remember it…
Kiriya Etou smiled as he saw Kahoko Hino open the door.
"Hino-san. Do you have a moment?"
She didn't open the door that much, though. Just enough for him to see that even though she was wearing her normal clothes, she looked absolutely stunning…
"Etou-san. I should be asking you that. Give Amou-san back."
He couldn't help sighing.
So Ootori got to her too, I see. I guess I'll use this to my advantage…
"Look here… I don't know what you're talking about."
I actually do but at the same time don't know… because it never happened.
Kahoko Hino had had more than enough of this double-sided talk. She strode out of the apartment with her slippers, quickly changed into her shoes at the porch, and pointed her finger at Etou-san.
"Don't you dare lie to me. I know you took her. Give Amou-san back."
He grasped her finger and held it to his heart.
"I really don't know what you're on about… but if you want to talk, come back with me to my mansion…"
Because its' night time and it's a night I don't want to spend alone…
Nami had eventually calmed down, and Kyouya had been able to find the phone and recalled Haruhi's home number. He punched in the numbers, and anxiously waited for it to ring.
"Kyouya?"
"Sorry, Nami… I really need to make this call."
"Okay…"
He reassuringly kept his hand around her back and on her shoulder, using his other hand to hold the receiver.
Please answer this call… Haruhi…
Haruhi widened her eyes as the phone rang.
She looked between the Kaho that was outside arguing with Kiriya Etou and the phone which was ringing.
What do I do?
She decided impulsively to answer the phone.
"Moshimoshi…"
"Haruhi! Whatever you do, DON'T LET KAHOKO-SAN GO!"
She jumped when she heard Kyouya's voice suddenly become loud and nearly deafen her.
"Kyouya! What do you mean, he's already here!"
"SAY WHAT?"
She cringed as she heard the loud voice of Kyouya.
I've never heard him say things this loud…
"He's there to kidnap her! Haruhi, you have to stop him!"
Meanwhile, outside, Kahoko was continually arguing with Kiriya Etou, who seemed to insist she come over to his house.
Suddenly, his stomach rumbled, and he let go of her finger to look sheepish.
"Ahahaha… I forgot to say I was hungry… so will you come with me to my house, Hino-san?"
She blinked, and thought about it…
I guess it couldn't hurt…
"Okay…"
He smiled at her, and with light conversation led her towards the car. Soon enough, both of them were inside, and the chauffeur had closed the door.
Haruhi gaped as she looked outside.
I swear I saw them arguing outside before…
Her eyes looked towards the car, and gaped even further as she could see two figures in the passenger area of the limousine…
No way…
She ran outside the apartment, and the car sped off.
She couldn't believe it.
I LET HIM GET AWAY WITH KAHO. I let the one guy that shouldn't have been near Kaho at all disappear with her!
"Haruhi? Haruhi?"
Kyouya said her name repeatedly into the phone.
"What happened, Haruhi?"
It actually happened.
Haruhi, clenching her fist, slowly stomped back into the apartment.
"I… I let him… I let it… I… He managed to get Kahoko away!"
Kyouya gaped, and dropped the phone.
"Kyouya?"
He turned to face Nami's worried face. He put his head in his hands.
It happened. I can't believe it happened…
The limousine had quickly arrived at Kiriya's mansion, and they were greeted by a maid and butler who showed them towards the main lounge room.
In the main lounge room there were two cups of tea and an assortment of biscuits and cakes.
Kiriya waited until Kahoko sat down first, before sitting down himself.
"Please help yourself to any of these biscuits and cakes."
As he had been hungry for a while, he decided to tuck in straight away towards some biscuits and cakes.
Haruhi was still shell-shocked. She walked around the apartment in a complete daze, unable to fathom both what had happened and what she would have to say tomorrow morning at the urgently-called Host Club meeting.
I have to say that I let Kaho go. It's all my fault!
She didn't want to have to say something like that. Especially to Kaoru, who would be extremely saddened by the news.
It feels like I've let everyone down…
Would the earth swallowing her up make this feeling of shock and self-hatred and sadness disappear? Even though in most cases Tamaki and Kyouya would look unaffected by the news; she knew that she had let them down.
It's the worst feeling in the world.
I feel like I want to take revenge on that Etou Kiriya. Just you wait…
He had taken to embracing the worried-looking girl next to him, trying to take deep breaths to calm the anger that was threatening to take over him.
He took the game a step further than I had planned to… when I thought to stop his scheme, he took her instead.
I'm going to have a very angry Kaoru Hitacchin on my hands tomorrow.
Kyouya decided to face Nami for once and for all and tell her what had been occurring.
"Nami, I probably should have told you this a while ago, but…"
The more he said, the more her expression changed and he wanted to stop - but it was far too late…
Kahoko had continued to argue with Etou-san, who kept saying he had absolutely no clue of any kind of kidnap or ambush for Amou-san.
She had ignored the plate of biscuits and the cup of tea which was getting colder…
"Hino-san, you're shivering. You should really drink some tea. I'll get it warmed up for you."
She blinked as Etou-san spoke. She hadn't even realised she was shivering.
I guess it is kinda cold in this place…
She turned around to see him stand up and bring with him her cup of tea to be warmed up, leaving his on the table.
Those cakes and biscuits are very inviting… but I shouldn't…
Kiriya Etou had come out soon enough after warming up Hino-san's tea, making sure to add some of his special mix…
This is the drink that will determine whose girl you really are, Hino Kahoko. I hope you're prepared.
He smirked to himself, before pasting a kind smile and heading out with Hino-san's tea in hand.
Kahoko had smiled at Etou-san as he brought out her tea.
Except he seems… like he's planning something. I don't know if I should drink it…
Yet… the smell of the tea is really exotic…
"What type of tea is this…"
Etou-san smiled at her and explained that the tea leaves were actually a mix of his mother's, who is quite a fan of tea.
Kahoko couldn't help smiling at this sudden piece of information Etou-san had shared with her. It made her feel like she could trust him…
She decided to drink the tea.
And before long, she could feel herself falling asleep…
"ARE YOU HONESTLY SAYING TO ME THAT HINO-SAN IS-"
"Yes, she is. I'm sorry."
Kyouya couldn't think of anything else to say but that. He really was sorry, and it was his own fault he didn't foreshadow this series of events.
I was so focused with saving Nami that I completely forgot…
He felt her stepping out of his embrace, and blinked as she stepped back from him a bit.
"What…"
"I've had a change of heart, Kyouya. Until you rescue Hino-san, I don't want to see you."
He gaped.
Kahoko Hino woke to find herself in a black satin bed, in a room of creamy white.
Where am I…
She looked, and then realised something.
Why am I wearing different clothes than I was before?
The bed creaked slightly, and her attention changed over to the red-haired boy moving on the bed towards her.
Etou-san… why is Etou-san here?
She tried to move back but found the head of the bed. She tried to move on either side of the bed, but he followed, still staring at her.
What… what…
As he tightly held onto her wrists with his hands, he leaned towards her face…
No… please… SOMEBODY HELP ME!