Part 26.5
It was the first day of school and summer was over.
Oh, well.
It was fun while it lasted.
The first day of school was crazy.
The girls at the host club were, like, obsessing because they went the whole summer without seeing the boys.
'Crack in the form of 6 teenage boys and a teenage girl in drag. What is the world coming to?'
As soon was everyone was in the club, Tamaki sprung the news.
He and the rest of the boys, except for Haruhi, were challenging me to a karaoke contest.
Needless to say, I mopped the floors with everyone.
Then, came the real challenge.
Kyouya.
I didn't really care if I won or lost this contest because I had nothing to prove.
The challenge was to act like I did care.
And, also, act like Kyouya and I were still at odds with each other.
Kyouya decided to go first.
He started looking something up and down, liking what he saw. I looked behind me to see who he was looking at. Turns out, it was me. I looked at him like he was crazy.
Ooh it's somethin' about
Just somethin about the way she move
I cant figure it out
There's somethin about her
He offered me his hand.
Said ooh it's somethin about
I smacked it away. He turned away in the direction of the smack.
Kinda woman that want you but don't need you
Hey I can't figure it out
There's something about her
He started circling me, looking me up and down.
Cause she walk like a boss
Talk like a boss
Manicured nails to set the pedicure off
She's fly effortlessly
He stopped at my left shoulder. Then, he grabbed my hand and twirled me until we were face to face.
And she move like a boss
Do what a boss do
He started thrusting his hips making the girls scream and me go into shock.
She got me thinkin about getting involved
That's the kinda girl I need oh
I pushed him away but he just acted like he liked it.
She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss independent
Wont you come and spend a little time?
She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss independent
Ooh the way we shine
Miss independent yeah
He stood behind me and wrapped his arms around me. He started unzipping my sweatshirt. It took all my strength to keep my balance as he, gentlemanly but sexily, slipped my sweatshirt off of me.
Ooh there's somethin about
Kinda woman that can do for herself
I look at her and it makes me proud
There's somethin about her
As soon as he threw my sweatshirt off stage, he planted his hands on my hips.
There's somethin oh so sexy about
Kinda woman that don't even need my help
I whipped around and pushed him away to arms length before pushing him back two steps.
She said she got it she got it no doubt
There's something about her
He ran back up and started circling me, pointing out all my charms to the audience.
Cause she work like a boss play like a boss
Car and a crib she bout to pay em both off
And her bills are paid on time
He stopped just a little bit in front of me and to the left. He straightened his tie, dusted off his blazer and started acting like he was the boss.
She made for a boss, only a boss
I, casually, gave him a little kick to the back of the knee, tripping him up.
Anything less she tellin them to get lost
That's the girl that's on my mind
He came back up and started beconing me towards him in a "you know you want it" way.
She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss independent
Wont you come and spend a little time?
I decided to walk away from him instead of going to him. When I tried to do that, he ran until he was in front of me. He fell to his knees and wrapped his arms around my waist, looking up at me with a pouty look.
She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss independent
Ooh the way we shine
Miss independent yeah
I shook my head at him before pushing him to the floor.
Mmm her favorite thing to say
Don't worry I got it
Mmm and everything she got
Best believe she bought it
He stood up and pressed my hand to his chest, looking at me like I was the only thing that he was seeing.
Mmm she gon' steal my heart
Ain't no doubt about it
Girl you're everything I need
Said you're everything I need
He twirling me before we started dancing.
She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss independent
Wont you come and spend a little time?
He stood behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist, again, while swaying me back and forth.
She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss independent
Ooh the way we shine
Miss independent yeah
Miss independent
That's why I love her
The girls we're going nuts.
At least they were until I started singing.
I threw his arms off of me and slowly walked to the left. As I sang, I gave him critical looks and pointed at him, accusingly.
At first we started out real cool,
Taking me places I ain't never been
But now your getting comfortable
Ain't doing those things you did no more
Your slowly makin' me pay for things
Your money should be handling
I looked out to the audience and pretending like I was driving a car before giving Kyouya another
And now you ask to use my car
Drive it all day and don't fill up the tank
I looked at Kyouya, again, before pulling a paper yen out of my pocket and taunting him with it, holding it right under his nose.
And you have the audacity
To even come and step to me
Ask to hold some money from me
Until you get your check next week
I snapped the yen away and slipped back into my pocket. Then I rolled my eyes and continued grilling him.
You triflin', good for nothing type of brother
Silly me, why haven't I found another
A baller, when times get hard I need someone to help me out
Instead of a scrub like you who don't know what a man's about
I pressed my hand against Kyouya chest and slowly pushed him back.
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo'bills
If you did then maybe we could chill
I don't think you do
So you and me are through
By then, I was right up in his face. He was about to speak when I stopped him mouth with my index finger.
Now you've been maxing out my card
I back away from him, looking at him like "what were you thinking?"
Give me bad credit, buy me gifts with my own ends
Haven't paid the first bill
But instead you heading to the mall
Going on shopping sprees
Perpetrating to your friends that you be ballin'
I acted like I was talking on a cell.
And then you use my cell phone
Callin' who ever that you think's at home
I dropped the phone act and started smacked my head like I was stupid.
And then when the bill comes all of a sudden you be acting dumb
Don't know where none of these calls come from
I started counting on my fingers.
When your mamma's numbers here more than once
I advanced on him again.
You triflin', good for nothing type of brother
Silly me, why haven't I found another
A baller, when times get hard I need someone to help me out
I smacked his shoulder, sassily.
Instead of a scrub like you who don't know what a man's about
I started circling him, looking at him critcally.
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo'bills
If you did then maybe we could chill
I stopped at his right and acted like I was whispering into his ear.
I don't think you do
So you and me are through
I gave him another push.
You triflin', good for nothing type of brother
Silly me, why haven't I found another
You triflin', good for nothing type of brother
Silly me, why haven't I found another
When he tried to hug me, I pushed him away, keeping him an arms length away.
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo'bills
If you did then maybe we could chill
I don't think you do
So you and me are through
I shook my head at him, looking like I was disappointed.
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo'bills
If you did then maybe we could chill
I don't think you do
So you and me are through
Everyone started cheering again while Kyouya and I just stared at each other.
God, it was hard acting like you hated someone you were secretly dating.
Tamaki came onto the stage.
"The was one heated battle. Let's give these two another round of applause."
Kyouya and I bowed and the audience cheered.
"Now the winner is based will be based off of the audiences reaction, so make sure that your voice is heard. All those who think that Kyouya won?"
Half of the room started squeeling over Kyouya. He acted like he was eating it up and wanting more. Than, he smirked at me, giving me a little wink.
I smiled, bitterly, before slamming my fist into my elbow, flipping him off.
Everyone was entertained by the sparing.
"All those who thinks that the battle goes to Kerushii?"
I cupped my hand behind my ear so that I could here the cheering a little better.
After the cheering stop, Tamaki came to a verdict.
"It looks like it's a tie."
We were all shocked.
"Luckily, we were prepared for this kinda outcome. We have a tie breaker prepared. But here's the catch; they have to sing mash-ups!"
Oh, was Kyouya in for a surprised I had plenty of mash-ups that I had written. And that kinda reflected the love-hate thing we had gone through.
The crowd settled down as I popped the CD in and hit play.
Oh, How about a round of applause, Yeah
A standing ovation
Oh, Yeah
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
I looked at Kyouya like I was mad and started shaking my head.
You look so dumb right now
Standing outside my house
Trying to apologize
You're so ugly when you cry
Please, just cut it out
I pointed an accusing finger.
Don't tell me you're sorry 'cause you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught
He grabbed my wrist and tugged me closer to him. Our noses were barely touching. It was almost hard for me to breathe.
Touch my body
Put me on the floor
Wrestle me around
Play with me some more
Touch my body
Lay me on the bed
I just wanna make you feel
Like you never did.
Touch my body
Let me wrap my thighs
All around your waist
Just a little taste
Touch my body
Know you love my curves
Come on and give me what I deserve
Take a bow
I pushed him to the ground. Then, I sat on his bent knees like they were a chair with my feet planted on either side of his ribcage.
Grab your clothes and get gone
You better hurry up
Before the sprinklers turn on
Talking' bout'
Girl, I love you, you're the one
This just looks like a re-run
Please, what else is on
Don't tell me you're sorry 'cause you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught
Suddenly, he let his knee fall, taking me with them. Then, he quickly sat up and wrapped his arms around me, pressing me to his chest. So the ending position was me on his lap with my legs extended behind him and our noses just barely touching. Again, it became hard to breathe.
Touch my body
Lay me on the floor
Wrestle me around
Play with me some more
Touch my body
Lay me on the bed
I just wanna make you feel
Like you never did.
Touch my body
Let me wrap my thighs
All around your waist
Just a little taste
Touch my body
Know you love my curves
Come on and give me what I deserve
Take a bow
I slipped my arm around his neck and tangled my hand into his hair, trying to, gently, pull him off me but he held on
And the award for
The best liar goes to you
For making me believe
That you could be faithful to me
Let's hear your speech, Oh
How about a round of applause
A standing ovation
I pulled my legs back and put them under me. The, I pushed Kyouya back to the floor, pinning him down
But you put on quite a show
Really had me going
Now it's time to go
Curtain's finally closing
That was quite a show
Very entertaining
But it's over now
Go on and take a bow
I pushed my self up and just stood over Kyouya.
But it's over now
People were going nuts. Apparently, it was really hot!
Kyouya pushed himself onto his elbows and continued to look at me while he sang.
This is what I brought you this you can keep,
This is what I brought you may forget me.
I promise to depart just promise one thing,
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep.
I back off while he pushed himself to his feet and started advancing on me.
This world will never be what I expected
And if I don't belong who would have guessed it
I will not leave alone everything that I own
To make you feel like it's not too late, it's never too late
Finally, I hit the wall. Then, Kyouya slammed his hands on the wall, two inches away from either side of my face.
Even if I say it'll be alright
Still I hear you say you want to end your life
Now and again we try to just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it around 'cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep.
He leaned in towards me.
I ducked under his arm and started walking away from him.
This is what I brought you this you can keep,
This is what I brought you may forget me.
I promise you my heart just promise to sing,
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep.
He caught my hand and made me look at him.
No one will ever see this side reflected
And if there's something wrong who would have guessed it?
And I have left alone everything that I own
To make you feel like it's not too late, it's never too late
He started dancing together.
Even if I say it'll be alright
Still I hear you say you want to end your life
Now and again we try to just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it around 'cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep.
This is what I thought,
I thought you need me,
This is what I thought so think me naïve,
I promise you a heart you'd promise to keep,
This world will never be what I expected
And if I don't belong
Before I knew it, he had danced me back against the wall.
Even if I say it'll be alright
Still I hear you say you want to end your life
Now and again we try to just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it around 'cause it's not too late
It's never too late
He leaned in again and I, lightly, closed my eyes.
I felt him kiss my eye lids.
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep.
I opened my eyes and we just looked at each other, not hearing or caring about the screaming girls.
…
Well, in the end, I won.
And in more ways than one.
After the competition, I found a message in my sweatshirt pocket from Kyouya.
Meet me in the rose garden maze.
-Kyouya Ootori
I snuck away from the club and found my way to the garden maze.
I found him in the middle of the maze, lying on the grass with his
"Well, I have to say, we are around a bunch of blind idiots."
I lay down next to him as we, both, laughed. "Yeah. Flirting right in front of them and they still don't have a clue."
We laughed and looked at each other.
Then, he reached into his book bag. "I got something for us. I bought it, secretly, yesterday, at the Expo."
He pulled out two boxes of Pocky.
I smiled at him and took one of the boxes.
We ripped into them and started munching.
Then I looked at my box, remembering the time that we were in Haruhi's apartment.
'… I hurt him really badly with those words… I owe him this… Besides, he just lost to me in a singing contest; he needs a chance at a game that he's good at.'
I took a piece of Pocky put it in my mouth, letting it hang out.
"Kyouya?"
"Hm?"
I laid my hand over his.
He looked at me.
I, silently, told him with my eyes.
He looked at me for a second to make sure. "Really?"
I nodded.
He pushed him onto his side.
I lay down.
I turned onto my, looking down at me.
He took the other end of the Pocky in his mouth.
We, slowly, started biting.
Pretty soon, our lips were barely touching and our fingers were intertwined.
We pressed our lips together, kissing each other, tenderly.
After a minute or two, I was running out of air so a I pulled away.
We bother caught our breathe before Kyouya lowered himself some more.
He lay on top of me with his head against my chest and his hands still in mine.
"I win."
I smiled. 'And I have a new favorite game.'
Kerushii's mash up was originally done by Nick Pitera! Look him up on Youtube and you'll find it! He's awesome!