A/N: This chapter is gonna contain a bunch of stories, all on the same day: Valentines. Any MorixOC lovers, or TamakixHaruhi, you will love this. Oh yeah, and KaedexKyoya, but that's already known, right?
I don't own OHSHC. Just my OC's.
The Shadow Queen
Chapter 9
Valentine's
The Bravery Test
Third Person
Kaede was kind of confused. She had walked in, in a rush, and suddenly stopped by her name and Kyoya's name. "Wait, why is Ootori joining in, he's not even in this class, much less the same year?" Kyoya stood there, surprised at Kaede's sudden appearance. He regained composure.
"Haruhi said they needed one more person to make it an even group, so I came," he fixed his glasses.
"Do you need to hold my hand?" Kaede teased.
"Shut up," Kyoya fixed his glasses.
Kaede smirked to herself. She knew that Kyoya, though did not show it, didn't like the dark.
Ever since they were released by her classmates, Kyoya kept silent. Kaede was stoic, even though she was greatly amused by the whole thing. She wasn't affected by scary stuff most of the time (but she flinches when you surprise her). Usually, she'd just point out the flaws in the tricks. It wasn't called being brave; it was called being judgmental. Practically the only thing that really scared her was her mom. That was it. Maybe a couple small phobias...
The wind and the cloudy sky made a gloomy effect over the pair. Kaede practically blended in, due to the dark clothes she always wore. Kyoya sweatdropped. With the way things were going, Kaede would probably scare him before the obstacles were passed, since he couldn't see her clearly.
He jumped as something swung right in front of him. It was... a bloody head. Kyoya flinched, but Kaede went forward and observed the head. "Oh hey... Is this a plastic head or a real head?" She blew on the head. The head flinched. "Who are you?"
"Er..." the head spoke.
"It really looks as if you're disembodied," Kaede complimented. "C'mon, Ootori, I wanna see the next one." She took his hand and led him through.
In the end, Kyoya was slightly shaking, but Kaede was exceedingly amused. In the rest of the pairs, the girls had screamed and the boys were visibly shaking. All of them were scarred, except the ever criticizing Kaede.
"As expected of a rich school!" She smirked, commenting how realistic the jump scares were.
"Shirai," Kyoya said.
"Hm?"
"You're still holding my hand."
She and Kyoya both went to a fast food place to cool down.
"Heh... I thought Ootori was going to jump in my arms," Kaede joked. Kyoya glared at her, but she continued laughing. Her laughter faded and she just sat there, smiling. She suddenly looked confused. "But wait... what happened to Kamiko?"
"I turned her down." Something struck in Kaede.
"Were you nice?"
"Yeah."
Kaede hesitated to ask the next question. "Why did you turn her down?"
Kyoya himself hesitated to answer, but he regained his composure. "That's a secret," he smirked.
A Couple Hours Ago
During Host Club Time
Tamaki/Haruhi
Kaede
Haruhi Fujioka. The single most oblivious person in the world, including Chiya (a nickname for Sachiko). I gave her the batch of chocolates for Tamaki-senpai, telling her to give it to him for me. She didn't actually know the meaning for that, really.
She actually did it. Right in front of the guests.
I hid behind a couch, out of Haruhi's sight. Ootori spotted me, but didn't question my actions. He hasn't in a decade, anyways.
Tamaki sat in his usual place with his guests, flirting and being...er...weird. Haruhi, the said giver, took out the chocolates from its place in the backpack. She went up to Tamaki with the chocolates in her hand. Tamaki turned to Haruhi, and immediately went beet red at the sight of the chocolates. The guests haven't noticed yet.
"Tamaki-senpai," Haruhi said, taking the guests' attention. "Here are some chocolates from-"
"Haruhi?!" Tamaki cried, covering his reddening face (if it was possible that it could be redder). "Wh-wh-whaaa?!"
The twins, who I knew totally liked Haruhi, exclaimed, "Tono?!"
"They're homemade," she said, forgetting to mention my name. I snickered.
"G-g-g-great!" Tamaki stammered. He took the chocolates swiftly, opening them with vigor. He took one and popped it into his mouth, his hand shaking with excitement. His eyes lit up. "Did you make these, Haruhi?!"
Haruhi, turning to walk away, turned around. "No, Kaede made them," she said bluntly. And... there he goes to his emo corner. Oh... broken hopes.
But, his broken hope didn't prevent him from eating one more chocolate. And another. And another. Until the box is empty. Eat away your sadness... yes, yes...
I stood up, taking the box from the mushroom growing senpai. I pulled him up forcefully, making him yelp in pain for his poor poor arm. I pushed him in the direction of Haruhi with a bored look and went to the direction of the trash can to throw the box away.
When I came back, the guests were squealing with hearts in their eyes. I took my usual position next to Ootori and saw the following conversation.
Tamaki (blushing): Th-thanks for the chocolate, Haruhi.
Haruhi (shrugging and cruel): It's Kaede's treat.
Tamaki (ready to grow mushrooms): *sniff sniff* O-okay...
Haruhi: But I guess it's partially mine, since I gave it to you...
Tamaki (brightens): Really?!
Haruhi: Sure...
Tamaki (hugs Haruhi tightly): Thank you, my daughter!
Haruhi: That's sexual harrassment, senpai.
Twins (moving towards the two): Yeah, senpai!
Me: Haruhi, I've taught you well.
Haruhi: Kaede?! Why are you here?!
Me: Ootori, back me up here.
Ootori: Nope.
Me: I'm just here.
Tamaki (still hugging): My daughter...
Haruhi (frantic): Senpai!
Me (pulling them apart): That's good for today.
Tamaki: Kaede!
Me: Tamaki...
Tamaki (running away): My daughters are soooo mean!
Me (shouting after him): I'm not your daughter, and it's not even Father's Day!
Honey (coming in with cake): Anybody want cake?
Me: Chocolate, please. Haruhi, run after Tamaki.
Haruhi: Kaede...
Me (smirks): I'll treat you to fancy food~
Haruhi (hesitating): Er... *runs*
That was a really weird conversation. Takashi-senpai didn't even get to join in!
Anyways, I looked to Haruhi's running figure for the sake of fancy food. Yet, she was running really slow.
I never got to know what happened afterwards, but I assumed it was good. Tamaki blushed when he saw Haruhi, and Haruhi, for once, actually blushed a bit too. Awwwww... love.
During Lunch Time
Mori/Chiya (Sachiko)
Third Person
Kaede was practically an omnipresent being. She was usually at the right place at the right time, especially when it came to her mischief. She was where her tricks led to.
But, during lunch on Valentine's Day, she was with Kyoya, so she wasn't able to experience her best friend's encounter with Mori-senpai.
Kaede, though Chiya never told her, knew of her crush on Mori. I know, I know... in the earlier chapters it was said that Chiya liked Haruhi. She also liked Mori. You see, the heart of a maiden moves on rather quickly.
Sachiko nervously walked up to Mori, fidgeting. He was finally alone, behind the kendo club's building, drying his hair after a shower in the [fancy] locker room.
"M-Mori-senpai," Sachiko stammered, blushing. She swore inaudibly. She couldn't control her blushing, or her emotions, like Kaede. She was hecka cold! Sachiko took out the chocolates Kaede had given her, Mori's eyes following her every move. "K-Kaede told me to give these to you!" she blurted, breaking into a bow.
Once again, she did a reflex. Kaede would never do this to someone out of respect; all respect she'll give you is a nod of the head (not including bowing after a performance). Sachiko started sweating, still bowing and holding out the chocolates. To her surprise, she felt a small pat on her head. Whaaaa...? Sachiko panicked. She was so, so nervous, even after the confidence exercises Kaede made her do.
Flashback Time!
"Number one to be confident, Chiya, is not blushing," Kaede said solemnly, her index finger in the air. Sachiko and her used to meet at her house for weird things such as this, and wasn't questioned directly by Kaede's family.
"That's helps a lot, Kaede...," Sachiko said, her voice dripped in sarcasm. "Not everyone could just not blush, like you, Kaede."
Kaede scratched her head. "Sarcasm works too, you know, Chiya." She leaned back onto a pillow. "For one, you need help on that habit of yours of not really talking to boys."
"Easy for you to say... Kaede, I can't talk to boys."
"Rei can talk to them; I hang out with a bunch."
"First; Rei's boyfriend's friends don't count, and you practically have a reverse harem at your hands."
"Ooooohh... So you do know of reverse harems."
"HOW IS THIS HELPING?!"
"We're conversing."
"YOU'RE MY FRIGGIN' BEST FRIEND!"
"Ok."
"KAEDE!"
To Sachiko's surprise, the door opened. In came, to her horror, her crush: Madoka Kita; with Kaede's other best friend and confidant: Kou Moto. "Meow," Kou greeted.
"What up, Kou-Kou," Kaede said, completely ignoring Sachiko's silent pleas for help. "Hey, Madoka."
"Hey, Kaede," Madoka replied. "Hey Sachiko."
"H-h-h-hey." Sachiko blushed beet red.
Kaede said, "*cough* Chiya's blushing! *cough*"
Kou snickered. Sachiko sniffed, still red, and said, "Did you bring Kiyoshi, Kaede?" She attempted to get back at her.
Kaede didn't flinch. "Actually, I'm texting him right now." Sachiko choked on her own spit, grabbing Kaede's phone. Her eyes widened, dropping the phone onto the bed.
"You friggin..."
Kaede laughed. "Oi, Madoka, thanks for the favor," she said boyishly to Madoka.
"My fault for living near such a weird person...," he scratched his head. "Why am I in your room anyways?"
Instead of Kaede blushing, Sachiko went redder. "Oh, I'm the weird person? You friken stalker knew my address! Now get out before I curse you to die on your birthday!"
"My birthday's next week!"
"Good for you! Now, out!" Madoka got pushed out the door, and the three girls were alone again.
"How come Kaede practically flirted with the guy the whole time?" Kou scratched her head in confusion. Kaede put her finger on her lips, and tiptoed to the door. She opened it wide open, revealing Madoka.
Kaede performed a perfect spinning kick, making it hurt. Madoka ended up fleeing, Kaede on his tail.
"Sooo...," Kaede went back to the room, dusting herself off. "Confidence."
Sachiko fell over backwards. "This is a complete failure."
"I agree."
Flashback Ends
Oh wait, those exercises were a complete fail, Sachiko thought, sweatdropping.
"Thanks," Mori said. He pat her head. She was as red as a fried octopus.
"Y-y-y-y-y-you're w-welc-c-o-me," she stuttered profusely.
On the way back to the cafeteria, she ran into Kaede. The intelligent girl read her immediately and asked, no, stated, "You friken ran away. Wow, plan one's a bust."
A/N: Any MorixOC lovers, sorry for that part. For once, Kaede's plans don't work. Heh...
I hope it was good for you guys' taste!
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