Happy New Year! Hope you all had an amazing time bringing in the New Year. As a gift, I now present to you chapter 39 of Just Wait and See! Also, I thought that for fun maybe if y'all are interested we can do an Author Q/A session. So if interested, send me a message or write your question when you review the chapter. When I post the next chapter, the answers to your questions will be there too! So if you're interested about how I write this story or just want to get to know me, this is the time to do it! Once again, Happy New Year!
Disclaimer: Ouran, plot and characters, belong to Bisco Hatori. All other characters and plots belong to me.
Chapter 39: A Duck, A Fairy, and A Blush
I love Fridays. Especially since summer vacation is about to start once the day ends and it's the day before my date. But, if I had a remote that specialized in making time go fast, I swear that I would totally abuse that power right about now. You all may be wondering why I would want this day to completely end. Well, let me tell you what happened…
As I woke up this morning, it was a nice and cheery morning. When I peeked out of my window, the sun was waving hello to me and the birds were singing their bird songs. I stepped out of my house while wearing my usual blazer, white button up shirt, and black skinny jeans with my black chucks. Once I have half way to school the unthinkable happened: it had to freaking rain out of nowhere.
So now here I am in the administration office completely soaked. Haruhi was the one who had found me as I was walking into the building and she quickly led me to the administration office to see whether they had spare clothes that I can borrow. Again, the unthinkable happened: I was handed the ugly, yellow duck dress and pushed into a restroom to change. I, Ayase Setsuna, have no other option but to wear this ridiculous outfit. Someone please invent a fast forward remote.
I stepped out of the restroom and tugged the skirt of the dress, "I feel like an idiot."
"Don't worry about it, Suna-chan. At least you still have your chucks on. I had to wear that dress once with the shoes when Ayankoji-hime spilled water on me and blamed me for assault," Haruhi told me as we began walking towards the direction of the classrooms.
"We have a princess in this school?" I questioned. "Never mind, but the point is that I don't like wearing dresses like these. I mean look at these damn puff balls on my shoulders. It should be a freaking crime to wear something like this!"
"This could have been avoided if you had brought an umbrella. I mean, didn't you see the news when it said that it was going to be raining today?"
I stopped walking when she stated this. I tried remembering whether the news did say that it was going to rain. From what I can recall, it was about to come on but I then remembered that one of the animes that I watch was about to start, so I changed the channel.
"But when I looked outside my window it was sunny!" I recalled.
"What time did you wake up?"
"Around seven thirteen."
"Suna-chan, it was already cloudy during that time. Are you sure you weren't hallucinating or something?"
"I wasn't! So don't start calling me crazy, okay! Here's my homeroom," we stopped outside of my classroom. "I'll see you at lunch. Hopefully by then my clothes are dry."
"Alright then, see you at lunch," Haruhi waved and made her way to her homeroom.
Once she was gone, I turned and walked into my homeroom. Immediately, everyone stopped doing what they were doing and just stared at me. It's like if they have never seen a girl in a dress. Wait, they have never seen me in a dress. I just ignored the stares and made my way towards my desk where Takashi and Hunny were already sitting in their own. The two kept on looking at me until I finally sat down.
"Suna-chan, you should wear the girl's uniform more often!" Hunny exclaimed. "You look super cute!"
"It's different," Takashi said with a smile. "What happened? I know you wouldn't voluntarily wear something like that."
"Takashi, I just love how you know me so well already," I smiled at him. "Well, basically I didn't know that it was going to rain today, so by the time I was already halfway to school, the rain just came. In the end, I was completely soaked so the administration office lent me a spare uniform until mine is dried."
Time Flies to…Lunch
It was now officially halfway through the day and I was ready to punch the next person who tells me something about wearing the girl's uniform. I was walking next to Takashi who was carrying Hunny on his shoulders as we made our way to the lunch room. I just wanted to eat my onigiri and the creampuffs that I was having for lunch. We approached the table where the Host Club where currently sitting at and that's when Tamaki had to open his mouth.
"Setsuna-senpai, you look marve-"
"Shut up, Tamaki!" I interrupted him and sat down next to Haruhi.
"Wow, Setsuna-senpai," Hikaru and Kaoru surrounded me as I began to take out my melon soda. "Can we possibly take some photos of you dressed like that?"
"Get lost."
"Would you be glad to know, Setsuna-senpai, that today is a theme day," Kyoya told me as he took a sip of his tea. "Meaning you don't have to wear the dress during Host Club hours."
"Kyoya, you are awesome. Have I ever told you that?" I swear I sometimes think that I am bipolar. Kyoya simply smirked at me and continued on with his meal.
"Why don't you ever compliment me like that, Setsuna-senpai?" Tamaki cried over the table.
I just stared, "Prove to me that you deserve a compliment. Then we'll talk."
And just like that, he cried.
Is it just me or does this dress actually makes me bipolar?
The day moved on rather quickly and I was forever grateful. Before going to the Third Music Room, I had to go find Fuka and let her know that I wasn't going to okaa-san's house this weekend since I was going on a date. Well, I tried telling her that but the damn kid just wouldn't stop laughing and saying how stupid I looked in the dress. She even told me that it was her who placed a picture on my window to make me think that it was sunny outside. Let's just say I was glad I was still in my chucks since I had to chase her to the gates of the campus before I had to stop and turn around.
Grumbling, I made my way towards the club room to see what today's theme was going to be. I was hoping it was something fun, like pirates or better yet superheroes, and not something that would make me wear revealing clothing. As soon as I opened the doors, I was surrounded by so many princes'. As much as I love Disney movies, I already know how screwed I am at this point.
Haruhi was dressed as the Prince from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. She had on the white long sleeved shirt that had some sort of blue thing over her that was secured by a brown belt. Her bottoms consisted of blue tight pants and she had on brown boots. She even had on a red cape. I kinda want a cape now.
"Haruhi," I called out to her once I walked through the doors, "please tell me you know who I am cosplaying as?"
She shook her head and said, "Sorry, but I don't. Kyoya-senpai made sure I only went into my dressing room and came out of it."
"Don't worry, Setsuna-senpai. You'll like your costume!" Hikaru and Kaoru showed up behind me.
Hikaru was dressed as Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid. He had on the white shirt with a collared v-neck and rolled up sleeves. He had on blue pants and a red belt-looking thing and black boots. Kaoru was dressed as Prince Charming from Cinderella. His top consisted of a cream jacket with those gold shoulder-things; I have no idea what they are called. He had on red pants, black boots, and white opera gloves.
"If you two picked out my costume, I will kill you both," I glared at the two.
"Suna-chan! Do you like my costume?" Hunny ran towards us with Takashi behind him.
Hunny was fully clad in the outfit of Li Shang, the Captain from the film Mulan. He wore a Chinese soldier uniform and had on a red cape. Hunny's hair had some extensions so that they were able to pull it up just like the characters.
'Thank you Disney Gods for creating Aladdin,' I grinned mentally as soon as I saw Takashi.
Takashi was dressed as Aladdin in his street rat garbs and boy am I currently happy. He had on the purple vest that revealed his chest and had on the baggy white bottoms with the brown patch on the bottom of his right leg and the red wrap around his waist. Lastly, on top of his head was the little red hat.
"Please tell me I am going to be dressed as Princess Jasmine," I begged Hikaru and Kaoru.
"Nope!"
Kyoya then appeared with Tamaki in tow. He was dressed as the Beast from Beauty and the Beast. Kyoya had on the signature blue jacket with a white shirt and pants. Gold embellishments like the sash and trim was all over the place. He also had on black boots and was wearing white opera gloves. His hair also had some extensions so that it could be worn as a low ponytail.
Last but not least was Tamaki who was dressed as Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty. He was wearing a black tight shirt that was under a grey corset shirt with dark brown pants and brown boots. He too also had on a red cape that had a tall collar and around his waist was a brown belt.
"Setsuna-senpai, may you please go and get dressed now since Hikaru and Kaoru still have to accessorize you," Kyoya asked me while he was writing something in his black book.
Before I was even able to say something, Hikaru and Kaoru dragged me to the dressing rooms and pushed me into my own room.
"It had to be a dress," I murmured before removing the ugly yellow dress.
I'm actually quite not sure how to react to the costume before me. I was chosen to dress as the most iconic character is Disney history. Tinker Bell has got to be one of the feistiest, spunkiest, and amazing character in all of Disney and for me to dress like her is going to be awesome. But the fact that the dress is a short mini skirt dress is what is not making me happy right now. I mean couldn't I wear an outfit that she wears in her new solo films?
Once I was down to my undergarments, I placed on the green strapless dress and removed the straps of my bra. I looked at myself in the mirror and felt both super cool and super insecure. Tink has one of the most amazing figures and I don't think I have the right figure for this costume.
"Hurry up and get out, Setsuna-senpai," Hikaru said behind the curtain.
"We still need to put on your wig, wings, and ears," Kaoru said as well.
"I'm going!" I shouted as I put on the green flats with the white puffs.
Once I barely opened the curtain, I was dragged and placed down on a chair. Hikaru immediately began working on my hair by adding some extensions so that he was able to pull it into a bun. Kaoru worked on wings that had on some straps that were clear and I would put on. Once both were done, they each worked on placing the pointy ears and just like that I was done.
"Should I be wearing this costume? Isn't it too revealing?" I asked as I was handed my wand by Kaoru.
"Nonsense, this costume is made for you to wear it since you have curves," Hikaru told me as we started walking.
"Besides, it was tono and Mori-senpai who suggested the costume," Kaoru explained.
"And you won't deny Mori-senpai," the two said once we reached the main room where everyone was at.
"Shut up," I blushed.
I walked over towards where the group was currently sitting at and placed my hands on my waist. It felt like I was being stared at when I was wearing the actually female uniform for the school. It was starting to also annoy me since no one was saying anything and I really just want to break this silence. So I did.
"Whose idea was it to do Disney?" I asked.
Everyone simply turned to look at Tamaki who just sheepishly smiled.
"You see, Tamaki was doing some research and somehow ended up learning about the Disney Princesses. So he watched some of the movies and suddenly came up with the idea," Kyoya explained for Tamaki.
"Why was I dressed as Tinker Bell and not some other Disney Princesses?"
"Simply because it would have been odd if we had one Princess. Also since Peter Pan was the last Disney movie that he saw last night, Tamaki immediately saw Tinker Bell's personality to be similar to yours. That and Mori-senpai believed that since Tinker Bell is one of the most memorable female Disney characters, our customers would easily know who you are."
"Point taken," I simply said before sitting down next to Haruhi.
"This time, our opening is going to be different," Tamaki began to explain how today was going to run. "We have locked the doors so that the customers won't come in until they knock. From there, Setsuna-senpai will go and welcome the customers. She will basically lead the customers to us and after that everything will run as normal."
I raised my hand, "Question, will I be allowed to talk when I open the door since in the Peter Pan she doesn't?"
"That's right. No talking until you sit down with your customers," Kyoya spoke. "In fact, I don't think you will be having costumers today so you will basically be bringing snacks and drinks to any occupied table."
Jackass.
It was during that moment when we all heard the door's handle being moved. I guess that was my cue to stand up and walk over towards the door.
"You all better get up and go straight to your poses before I open this door," I jerked my head towards the door.
Immediately they all responded and moved towards the center of the room. I, on the other hand, made my way towards the door. I could already hear the questioning as to why the door was locked and whether or not they Host Club was going to be open today.
'Time to brush up on my acting skills,' I thought before opening the door.
Once the door handle was turned, I pulled it open and began my acting. The first thing I did was peak my head through and with a confused face made it look as if whether I was looking for the source of all the noise. As soon as my face made contact with the girl who was the one who that tried to open the door my face immediately changed to having a bright smile. I placed my index finger towards my lips as a way to tell them to shush. Pulling the doors so they could be fully open, I gestured with my arms a welcome. Leading the group of girls towards my fellow hosts, I skipped until we finally were in front of the "Princes."
"Welcome!"
Immediately once they set eyes on the Host Club they had to freakin' go, "Kya!"
Girls were immediately placed with the Hosts that they designated and I was sent to get all of the snacks. I'm not gonna lie when I state that I was practically annoyed. I didn't want to just serve girls snacks and refill drinks. I did not sign up to be a freaking maid!
"Setsuna-senpai," Kyoya called out to me.
I simply sighed and walked over towards his table where he was currently sitting with two girls, "Yes?"
"Would you please bring us a fresh pot of oolong tea?" Kyoya politely asked that came along with one of his smirks.
"Sure. Is there anything else that you would like?" I asked in return, restraining myself from wanting to strangle him.
"No, that will be all."
I nodded, "Be back soon then."
Since tea doesn't really take that long to make, I was already back at Kyoya's table pouring the drink to each of the cups present on the table. I had barely placed the tea pot on the table and was about to make my leave when I got called back.
"Setsuna-senpai, it seems that someone wishes to designate you right now," Kyoya spoke as he grabbed his cup of tea.
'What the hell?' I held the tray close to my chest as I asked who it was.
"You'll see. They are currently waiting at your normal table."
With a nod of my head, I made my way towards the table that I usually use when I am hosting. It was clearly obvious who, with the bleached white hair and the black messy hair, the two boys designated me were. Arashi with his red and white baseball styled shirt and blue jeans. Shigure was wearing a purple V-neck shirt with a pair of black jeans.
"Hey, Arashi. Shigeru. What brings you two here today?" I asked while taking a seat.
"Setsuna, you look so hot!" Arashi simply shouted out loud, which caused a few heads to turn and look.
A blush was plastered in my face at the sudden compliment, "Um, thanks."
Shigeru chuckled, "We actually came to talk business with you. The two of us thought that maybe we should start thinking up some songs that we can use for the first night of the competition."
"Also the costume themed night as well," Arashi pitched in.
"Then why isn't Kain and Anzu here with you guys?" Confusion was heard through my voice.
"On a date," the two said in unison.
"That's why we told them that we gonna make a visit and start getting ideas of songs that you, as a vocalist, would be comfortable doing," Shigeru stated.
I nodded my head as a way of telling them I understood. It was quiet for a moment since it looked like we were all thinking of ideas for these two things that we want to accomplish. I mean, I have an idea for the costume themed that I know the band Tatsuo is in won't be able to do. For the other bands, I can't speak for them, but I know for a fact that his won't be able to. Also since it would be that theme, I know for a fact that there are songs based off of it. That way, it would be like double points or however they score because it relates. I am a genius! Commence internal inner laugh!
"Setsuna! Were you listening to what I was saying?" Arashi interrupted my inner laugh.
"Oh, no. Sorry. What was it that you were saying?" I composed myself to hear what he had to say.
He smiled, "It's okay. I have the tendency to space out too. But what I was saying was that since we already have practiced three songs for that mini-concert, maybe we can choose two of those and from there choose only three more."
"That's a pretty good idea," Shigeru congratulated Arashi. He then turned his attention towards me, "From the songs you sang, I believe our best choices would be 'Bathwater' and 'Again.' Those songs let you vocalize more, catching the judge's attention."
"Okay, I mean that's fine with me. Can I just make one request of a song that I can sing?" I asked the two while twiddling with the napkin that was on the table.
"Sure! What song is it?" Arashi leaned over the table, excited to know what song I want to sing.
"'The Ballad of Mona Lisa,' by Panic! At The Disco," I smiled. I just love that band. They always bring a smile to my face every time I listen to their music.
"You're a Panic! At The Disco fan, aren't you," Shigeru stated the obvious.
"Of course! Ever since their first album came out!"
"Well, since you put it that way, we'll add that to the list," he began writing down my song choice.
Wait, since when was there a notebook in front of him?
"I also have an idea for the costume themed night," I mentioned to him as he finished writing and looked up at me. "Considering the fact that there are five of us in the group and I know for a fact that there are songs based off of this theme, it would benefit us a lot."
"And that is?"
"Alice in Wonderland."
It was silent for a bit before Arashi spoke up, "Why Alice?"
"Well, the five characters of the books that I believe are important are Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the White Rabbit. There are two girls: me and Anzu. The rest are male charaters. I find it perfect. Besides, many artists and bands are influenced by this film for some of their songs, so I thought it would be good to do this," I explained while using my hands to create a point. "That and we can also create a twist to the costuming by first performing with the traditional Alice clothes, but then we can probably do a quick costume alterations so that it can look like American McGee's Alice which is a darker."
After my little speech, the two boys in front of me remained quiet as they began to take in my proposition of the costumed theme night. I mean, I find it to be perfect and not because I have an Alice obsession.
"I like it," they both said.
"Can I be the White Rabbit?" Arashi asked.
Shigeru and I made eye contact and laughed. A confused Arashi looked back-and-forth trying to figure out why we were laughing.
"Of course you're going to be the White Rabbit. I mean, you're the one with white hair remember," I giggled.
"Oh yeah, I completely forgot," Arashi laughed.
"I was also thinking that maybe Kain can be the Chesire Cat and Shigeru can be the Mad Hatter."
"Why am I the Mad Hatter?" He asked.
I shrugged, "Would you rather be a cat?"
"Point taken. In that case, you will be dressed as Alice and Anzu will be the Queen of Hearts," Shigeru noted.
"Ah! I am so excited now!" Arashi grinned.
"If anything, I can do some research for songs that we can do for Alice," I told them as I played with the wings on my back.
"No worries," Shigeru stopped me. "I can find the songs for you. I already have an idea of a few songs."
"Awesome!" I smiled at him. "Now all we need to figure out the last two songs and just practice and we're set!"
By that time, I noticed the room being cleared out. Guests were beginning to say their goodbye's to their favorite Hosts.
"Well boys, I think it's time for us to close for today. I'm glad that you all came by for a visit," I said while getting up from my seat.
The two followed my movements and Arashi smiled as he grabbed my arms to pull me into a hug, "It was fun. We should hang more often."
"I agree!"
Shigeru then did the unthinkable, he hugged me. "It was nice seeing you again, kid. I'll keep you posted about the songs so you can start memorizing them."
"Sounds good. You have my contact info?"
He smirked, "Of course. It was actually easy for me to get it."
Why was I just reminded of Kyoya's creepy stalking ways? I felt like shivering for a moment.
"Are you a stalker?" I joked.
"Nope, just got it from Anzu. Well, we'll catch you later," Shigeru waved along with Arashi before walking out of the doors.
I smiled as I watched their forms exit the room and once they were out of sight, I made my way towards the others. As I walked, I kept feeling the wings on my back bounce. It was kinda awkward.
"How did it go, Harhui?" I asked once I approached her.
"It went good. The girls thought I looked really cute in the costume," She said as she tugged on her cape. "Oh and your clothes came in. They are officially dry."
"Yes! I no longer have to wear that duck dress anymore!" I grinned as we walked towards the dressing room.
"Setsuna-senpai! What did you talk about with those two guys you were with?" Hikaru and Kaoru showed up out of nowhere.
"Mainly band stuff. We decided to start planning early so that when it comes to practice time, we will already know what we are going to be playing. That and we decided what we are wearing for the Costumed themed night," I answered their question.
"Suna-chan, Suna-chan!" Hunny suddenly ran towards me. In his hands was his cell phone and suddenly a flash was seen.
'Did he just take a picture?'
"Thanks!"
'And he just ran off. I am so confused now.'
In a matter of minutes, after that random picture taking, I was now back in my normal Ouran uniform. As I was grabbing my backpack from the floor, the curtain in front of me just suddenly opened revealing Haruhi.
"You ready to go home?" She asked as she tugged her bag.
"Yup. Let's just say bye to the guys and we'll go."
Making our way towards the main room, we saw the guys huddled together talking about who knows what. You know, boys are weird sometimes.
"Hey guys!" The group of boys turned towards us. "We are gonna head out now. Hope you all have an amazing summer break!" I smiled.
It was then and there were Haruhi and I was tackled by Tamaki. This has become completely normal to the point where I am beginning to brace myself for any sort of impact.
"I will miss you my two darling daughters!"
"Can't breathe," Haruhi barely was able to say.
"Takashi!" I called out to him. And just like that, Tamaki was lifted off of us and we were finally able to breathe. I walked towards the tall senior and smiled, "Thank you!"
"Ah," he smiled.
"So, what time should I ready for tomorrow? What type of attire should I wear?" I asked as I played with some of my hair. Why am I playing with my hair?
"Six. And it doesn't matter what you wear. You still are gonna look beautiful."
A blush was plastered on my face, "T-Then I'll see you tomorrow."
With a quick peck on the cheek, I grabbed Haruhi's hand and quickly left the room.
"Haruhi, you're sleeping over tonight. I'm gonna need someone to keep me calm so I won't go berserk about tomorrows date."