A/N: So, I've come to the conclusion that if you haven't read my other story, Haruh's Knight, you probably should before you continue reading this one. It's not totally necessary if you're good at context clues, but if you want to know a little more about the little side comments and why Mori and Haruhi are dating, you should go check it out. Haruhi is a little OOC in Haruhi's Knight and I don't want people to get all confused and act like I'm just bringing stuff in out of nowhere and not elaborating. Also, since this story is the sequel to Haruhi's Knight, it kind of picks up where that one left off. I've been having a little trouble deciding what point in time this is, and I'm just gonna say it's after their trip to the water park, but before their trip to the beach. I haven't read the manga, so if this story ends up going past the ending point in the anime, I'll just make up some stuff until it's ready to end.
That being said, please enjoy this chapter.
Kyouya went about the day's tutoring the same way he did the day before, but Allyn's silence made him increasingly more agitated and nervous about his plans. He tried his best to keep a smile on whenever possible, but this girl was so impossibly mute, he couldn't help but let out his feelings in some way. The fact that she was as cute as a button didn't help matters either. Kyouya tried to contain a smile whenever her dark eyebrows bunched up in confusion or when her eyes lit up when she got something right. Allyn still wore the same ill-fitting top as she did yesterday, distracting Kyouya from the lesson plans spread about the table, but Kyouya managed to focus on her face a little more instead of letting his eyes wander.
I'll have to buy her a new one once we start dating, he thought absentmindedly while correcting a few of the math problems Allyn had just done. Woah. When did I ever start thinking about dating? My plan was just to kiss her so I could get rid of the distractions and then we would go back to tutor and pupil...right?
The more Kyouya thought about it, the more he realized how silly his original plan was. How did he ever expect their relationship to go back to normal after they'd kissed? Allyn might feel so awkward about it, she could change tutors-then all of his time spent thinking about her would go to waste. And wasting that much time was not something any of the Ootori's liked to do.
Kyouya gazed down at Allyn while she copied some formulas into her notebook. I guess it wouldn't be too distracting having a girlfriend. It could be a learning experience. Maybe it'll teach me how to be more likeable in future business ventures, Kyouya's thoughts were interupted by the tingling sensation of Allyn's long legs brushing against his. It might also be really fun having a girlfriend. I haven't had a lot of fun in the past few months, maybe I deserve it.
"Kyouya?" Allyn was staring expectantly into Kyouya's dark grey eyes. "Did you hear me?"
"Oh, um, no actually. Can you repeat the question?" Kyouya lifted his head from his hands and looked at the sheet she was currently writing on.
"I was wondering if I got this problem right? I finished it pretty quickly, so I'm a little worried it might be wrong." Allyn's voice was still timid and shy, and she still neglected to actually look at Kyouya rather than looking through him. He hoped that would change this afternoon.
The clocked ticked just as slowly as before, but 4:00 finally came. "So, Allyn," Kyouya stood in front of the slender girl, blocking her path to the door. "Would you care for some tea?"
Allyn tried fruitlessly to walk around Kyouya, but more hosts kept appearing. Finally she slumped her shoulders and sat her bags back on the ground. "I suppose one cup of tea wouldn't hurt."
But then I really need to get to work. I would want "my new boss" to get all creeped out if he thinks I'm following him home.
As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Hikaru and Kaoru resumed the positions they had before and steered Allyn to the couch, talking the whole way.
"So what kind of house did you live in back in America?" asked Kaoru.
Hikaru took her by the waist and sat her down in one of the large armchairs in the center of the room."Was it big and fancy?"
"Uh, no. It was kind of average," The rest of the hosts sat eagerly in the couches around her, each one with a smile on their face. Even Kyouya sat cheerfully to her left.
Haruhi walked gracefully up to Allyn with a tray in her hands. "Would you like any tea or cake?"
Allyn gave a slight nod and watched as Haruhi went to work, mentally taking notes incase she was asked by Kyouya to pour any tea.
Haruhi wore a beautiful smile and her slender hands were graceful as she poured the tea. Allyn looked down at her own dark hands. Despite the carefully painted long, red fingernails they seemed large and manly compared to Haruhi's.
"So, Allyn," Tamaki began as he stretched theatrically on the plush couch. "I bet you didn't know this, but our little Haruhi is from America as well!" (A/N: See, it's one of those things that I wrote about in my other story. I told you Haruhi was kind of OOC.)
Allyn's brown eyes grew wide in surprise. "She is? But, Haruhi, your Japanese sounds very native."
A childish giggle floated up from behind Allyn's chair. "No it doesn't, silly! It probably sounds that way to you because you haven't been here as long as she has. Haru-chan has little bit of an accent, just like you do!" Hunny jumped up and sat on one of the chair's large armrests. "Oh, yeah! How long have you been here, Ally-chan? Haru-chan's been here a whole year already!"
"Not quite a year, Hunny-sempai. It will be a year when school starts back up after summer break," Haruhi finished pouring everyone's tea and resumed her spot next to Mori.
Oh wow, I've been here for nearly two years and my Japanese still sucks. She must be a lot smarter than I thought.
"You never answered the question, Allyn," Kyouya was spoke up from behind a little black book. He had a pen in his other hand, ready to begin writing. "How long have you lived in Japan?"
Allyn was tempted to make up some fake number(something lower than a year), but she realized it might cause her a bit of trouble in the future if these guys actually wanted to stay around her for that long. "My parents sent me here almost two years ago. They're still in New York with the rest of my friends and family," Allyn made sure to speak as clearly as she could, but it was still no match for Haruhi's flawless diction. She just hoped Kyouya couldn't tell how hard she was trying. By the looks of that little smirk on his face, he could.
Besides Kyouya, all of the hosts seemed shocked at Allyn's answer. Especially Tamaki.
"How could I have gone two whole years without noticing such a radiant creature like you? Have you been in my class the entire time?"
Allyn gave a slight nod and kept her eyes on the ground. "I've been in most of them, yes. Just not math."
Tamaki clutched his chest before doubling over on the floor in fake pain. "Please, fair maiden," he said reaching out to rest a hand on Allyn's knee. "Will you ever forgive me for the crimes I've commited? No lady should go unnoticed for so long in her own school!"
"No no-please don't do that!" Allyn squeaked, gently removing Tamaki's hand. "It's quite alright, I tend to be a little anti-social so it's really all my fault."
"How long have you been in our class, Allyn-sempai?" Hikaru asked. Allyn was a little surprised that he used the Japanese upperclassman title on her, but she recovered quickly.
I guess I am still technically his sempai, even though I've been moved to his math class.
"I've-uh-only been in your class for one year, Hikaru. I-um-never really spoke, so it's not surprising that you didn't notice me," Allyn checked the time on the wall before gulping down her tea and rising from her seat. "It's time for me to head to work; what should I do with my dishes?"
Kyouya spoke up, closing his book. "Just put them in the kitchen-I'll show you where it is." He rested his hand lightly on the small of Allyn's back and guided her across the room with a smile.
"But we're not done talking!" called Hunny, but the two ignored him.
The kitchen was very small with only one door, so Allyn found the sink pretty quickly and sat her cup and untouched cake beside it. "I guess I'll be going now. Thanks for the tea."
She tried to walk briskly for the exit, but Kyouya stood in her path yet again. "Going so soon? But we've only just got here." He took long, confident strides towards her, never wavering and never losing the sexy smile that danced on his lips. Having backed Allyn into a corner, Kyouya took the opportunity to put a strong hand on the wall on either side of her face, trapping her. "Let's chat."
What's going on with him? Allyn's heart was pounding against her chest, the speedy 'thump thump' filling her ears. Her hands felt clammy as she placed them on Kyouya's chest to keep him from coming any closer. What's going on with me?
"What's wrong, Allyn?" Kyouya smirked, playfully as he leaned even closer and whispered in Allyn's ear. "Are you shy?"
Kyouya's warm breath tickled her nose and sent chills down her spine. Part of her wanted to take his gorgeous face in her hands and close the distance between them, but the rational part of her knew it would be a mistake to get involved with your employer. No matter how cute he was. Or how tall and smart and mysterious.
"Um, no, that's not it I just-" Allyn was silenced by a pair of soft, thin lips. A rush of electricity sent chills down her spine and filled her head with a rose colored fog. Her eyes remained wide open the entire time, but everything around her seemed to melt into a soft pink haze. The kiss was so surprising, she inhaled sharply through her nose, popping the first three buttons on her shirt. "Oh my gosh!" she exclaimed as they bounced off of Kyouya's chest.
He didn't seem to mind, though. In fact, he laughed-a thing she'd never heard him do until now. "Did you like my kissing that much?"
"No-I mean yes, but you surprised me!"
"Well, why don't you wear a proper fitting shirt? It can be very distracting you know..."
Allyn crossed her arms with a huff. "The shirt fit at the beginning of the year! I just never got around to buying a new one. And why don't you stop surprising people with kisses?"
"Well, I think you have to get a new one now. I'll buy one for you," Kyouya was still smiling as he picked the small buttons up off of the floor. "But for right now, let's get Haruhi to sew these back on. I'm sure you wouldn't want to go outside looking like that."
Allyn glanced down at her exposed chest and spun around on her heel, facing the wall. Her bra wasn't showing, but if she didn't watch out, it might. I could just die right now. First Kyouya kisses me, now Haruhi will have to-Gah! I can't even think about it! Allyn held her shirt together with one hand as she slunk back into the main room behind Kyouya.
"What took you guys so long?" Hikaru and the other hosts surrounded the guilty party, each one asking too many questions to answer at one time.
"Calm down, everyone," Kyouya hushed, as nonchalantly as ever. "A few buttons seemed to have snapped off of Allyn's shirt. Seeing as how she mentioned going to work later, I figured Haruhi should fix them so she can be on her way."
With that, he dropped the buttons in Haruhi's hand before walking calmly over to his laptop.
Haruhi tapped Allyn on the shoulder and gestured to the couches they'd been sitting at earlier. "Since you're in a hurry, I'll sew them right on, sempai. I don't think you have any time to find a replacement shirt and change clothes."
"Great," muttered Allyn, sarcastically.
This may officially be the most awkward five minutes of my life. Allyn sat nervously on the edge of the couch, trying to look everywhere except at one of the Hosts. Mori's face was a very dark shade of scarlet, along with Tamaki's, but the twins seemed to be enjoying every minute of it. Hunny and Haruhi were none the wiser and Kyouya sat in the corner, typing away as if nothing had happened between them. How can he just kiss me like that and not say anything? Allyn was tempted to voice her question, but thought better of it and went back to staring at the ceiling, wishing Haruhi could just sew faster. And what did he mean about buying me a new shirt? There's no way I can come back here!
"So, Ally-chan, where do you work?" Hunny plopped right onto Allyn's lap and stared expectantly into her eyes. "Is it in a restaurant or a super market or...where else can people work?"
Hikaru and Kaoru grinned mischevously at that last question. "Well, Hunny-sempai, beautiful women such as Allyn-sempai can have lot's of different jobs."
"Like what?"
Allyn had a feeling she knew where this was going and spoke up before the twins had a chance to say anything more. "I work for people like you guys."
"People like us?" Tamaki repeated. "What do you mean?"
"I'm-uh-I'm a maid. I clean houses and cater to rich people like you. Pretty lame, huh?" Allyn tried to laugh off her embarrassment, but she could feel heat rush to her cheeks anyway.
"I don't think it's stupid," Haruhi finally spoke up, the needle in her hand still moving rhythmatically through the fabric of Allyn's white shirt. "I'm lucky enough to have my father to depend on, but you live all alone, don't you, sempai? Even if your parents send you some money every once in a while, I'm sure it can be hard to make ends meet. Don't be ashamed of where you work. You should be proud that you're able to provide for yourself and manage your schoolwork at the same time."
Haruhi's kind words seemed to hang in the air, putting a smile of each of the host's faces. I can see why they all care about her so much, Allyn thought as she gazed at Haruhi's big brown eyes. Even though she barely said anything, I feel a certain contentment with her words. I'm almost proud to say I work as a maid now. Almost.
Tamaki was the first to break the silence with his cheerfully loud voice. "Yeah, I bet it must be fun working as a maid! I had the coolest one when I was little. She would alway sneak me cookies after dinner and read me stories when my father wa away! I bet you do those sorts of things for the person you work for, right Allyn?"
"Well actually, the person I work for now is about our age, so those kinds of things would be really silly," Allyn actually laughed out loud at the thought of reading Kyouya a bedtime story and feeding him secret cookies.
"I'm all done, sempai. You can go to work now," Haruhi was packing up her tiny sewing kit and scooting back to her seat beside Mori.
"Thanks a lot!" Allyn said, removing Hunny from her lap and standing up. "I guess I'll be on my way, thanks for the tea, I'll see you all tomorrow."
Maybe I'll make it out of here without one of them asking...
Allyn walked swiftly to the door, her denim messanger bag bouncing against her hip. The smaller company bag that held her maid's uniform was swinging back and forth in her left hand. She kept her eyes on the big double doors in front of her and had just grabbed one of the handles when Tamaki's voice called out behind her.
"Wait! You never told us who you're working for."
Crap, he asked.
"Well..." Allyn stalled, creaking the door open and sliding the left half of her body out of the room. "His name is Kyouya Ootori, bye!" Allyn rushed the words out of her mouth in one breath before escaping down the hall.
A/N: Yay! They finally kissed. This is my final time saying it, but I really think you should go read Haruhi's Knight before I upload the next chapter. You don't even have to review, I just want you to understand the story in full before you continue.
As you can see, I tried to incorporate some of Haruhi's "words of wisdom" and failed miserably.
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Thanks for reading!