Yayyyy it's me again! I would also like to point out LordOfAnimeCrap and CrazyIsCreativeWriting for all of the support! I also have decided that with each chapter I will put a little glimpse into my own past because of a PM I received. Also, I will be updating more frequently from now on. Sorry that I was stalling xD
A glimpse into my past: I found out about my mom's relationship with my current step-dad a mere three weeks before the wedding, which took place thousands of miles away (and only the two of them.) Also, before some of you guys spam me, this in response to a PM request.
Remider! I do not own OHSHC!
"You're safe Aika-chan!" Hani-senpai said.
"Yeah, we're not going to leave our new toy behind!" Hikara-kun and Kaoru-kun exclaimed.
I grimaced a little, but I don't think anyone noticed. The testing I underwent took a lot of my spirit out of me, but I will continue to fight for my life. Life is precious, I could never dream of passing away while I am still so young.
"It is now time for Aika-san to rest," Kyoya-senpai (1) said to the Host Club. He is now speaking directly to me, "Aika-san, you will remain in the Host Club room because of your fragile state. We do not want to risk reopening yet another wound of yours while attempting to move you. You will remain here until a time in which Suoh-sama and I both agree on," he said. Even though I don't want to admit it, I need the help more than I think I do.
Even though Kyoya-senpai should not be trusted yet (because of his attempt to sell me off for government testing,) perhaps he is simply more afraid and sensitive then he lets on.
The Host Club is looking at me. It's time for a response.
"I appreciate your hospitality, but are you sure that it isn't a bother? I feel as if though I-" I tried to say but was cut off.
"You are not being a burden to anyone, senpai," Fujioka-san said.
"Hm," Mori-senpai said.
"If you insist," I said with a smile, "than I am very thankful for your hospitality and would most certainly go through with anything you believe would be best for me." Alright, maybe not anything, but I need to show them my respect, right? After all, without my powers and my body in this state I am very fragile.
"Aika-san," Kyoya-senpai rather slowly, "would you be alright with being unwatched for the night? Being in Ouran you are most certainly very well protected, and it is beneficial of you to get some much needed rest instead of someone talking your ear off," he said specifically to the rowdier members of the club.
Finally, some alone time. I'm ready for some peaceful me time!
"That sounds fantastic, thank you," I replied.
"On that note, Aika-chan, we should leave!" Hani-senpai said.
"Are you sure? I don't want Aika-san to be lonely or uncared for…" Haruhi-kun began.
"I'll be fine, I promise you," I told her sincerely.
She nodded, and after everyone told me good night and Haruhi-kun changed my bandages one last time, they left.
"Ah, some quiet…" I said aloud.
"Hmmm… it almost seems a little too quiet. Maybe I should try singing?" I continue.
Singing was one of the only things to entertain me without the company of the other "experiments" in the facility, so I got pretty good at it. I wasn't naturally good at it, but the voice is like a muscle, it trains with time.
Host Club P.O.V.
"I'm so tired, let's go home," the twins whined.
"It's almost three in the morning… Usa-chan and I are tired!" Hani exclaimed.
"Hm," the silent giant agreed.
"Don't you think that she is absolutely darling? I'm so happy I could help!" The chairman exclaimed.
"Ya! I-" Tamaki was cut off.
(Billie Eilish, When the party's over)
Don't you know I'm no good for you?
A beautiful and melancholy voice arose from thin air. The entire club slowed. The voice echoed around the empty halls, encompassing them in its strange warmth.
I've learned to lose you, can't afford to
The voice continued.
"Hey boss, what's that-" Everyone with the exception of Mori and the Chairman cut the twins off.
Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin'
But nothin' ever stops you leavin'
This song… it comes from experience and emotion. There's no way that anyone that hasn't felt sadness like could sing it in this manner.
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that…
Only now did they realize that it was in fact Aika-san singing. Their eyes widened and they crept back to the Host Club.
Aika P.O.V
Don't you know too much already?
Ah, how I missed this. Nothing but me, my voice, and thoughts as company with not a threat in sight.
I'll only hurt you if you let me
Call me friend but keep me closer
And I'll call you when the party's over
With this I finally got into the song, and I just kind of… let go. I released all of my sadness and fear into the song. Only then could I slowly forgive and continue on with my life.
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
I grew louder in my singing because the Host Club is probably off the campus by now. Knowing that, I stood through the pain to go next to the window. The rose garden is beautiful outside. I want to go so badly, but I know that in my condition I shouldn't be even out of my bed. Oh well.
And I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Yeah, I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
But nothing is better sometimes
Once we've both said our goodbyes
Let's just let it go
Let me let you go
Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I ended perfectly. I was about to start another, but…
"Bravo!" The twins announced.
I jumped a little. Man, I can't tell who's coming or leaving without my powers.
"That was beautiful, Aika-chan!" Hani-senpai proclaimed.
"U-uh…" I'm still processing. They left, but they're here now?
They all smiled until they realized that I was out of bed again.
"RED CARD!" The twins screamed at me. I jumped. That was a bad idea.
"Ah!" I said in pain. Mori-senpai, Kyoya-senpai, Haruhi-kun, and Suoh-sama were rushing over to make sure I was alright. Two of them were reprimanding me for getting out of bed again, while Tamaki-senpai was chasing the twins around the room for hurting me.
"Sorry, I'll sleep now…" I said in defeat.
"You should, but you should also know that what you sang was very beautiful. Is it an American song?" Suoh-sama asked me.
"I-it is… English is one of the languages I speak," I said respectfully but still cautiously. Singing is just… personal on a different level.
After Haruhi-kun reprimanded me some more, they left for real this time. I saw their cars drive off. And with that, I slipped off into dreamland, with no clue what tomorrow's day would bring.
Yayyy another chapter! I'm very sorry for not posting. My bad. Also, the poll is up now! Make sure to vote, favorite, follow, and review! Until next time!
- Hey… Kyoya is being regarded more formally again! UwU