Chapter Nine "A Birthday Surprise"
Tamaki's Point Of View
Last night was greatest experience for me. A night on the town in an amusement park with my family and for once, Haruhi smiled at me when I leaned in closer. I'm used to her pushing me away, but I think things are looking up. I wished that night could have lasted longer, but then again we have to keep moving with life and let the little of details move along. As I get older and graduate, my family will have to live life without me and I will begin a new life living a job, but I'm afraid. I can't leave my family, but maybe I don't have to. The host club can remain the host club together, but I will visit the school and still plan activities as the host club's king. Then I can still flatter young women till every one in my club graduates. I think that seems fair and when we do graduate; we will hold our own public host club to those rich and poor. I want to share my beauty with the world. It seems fair and maybe some day, when my mother hears about us, maybe she will come looking for me.
"Haruhi! Get up sleepy head. Today is your special day!" Ryoji said slamming the door and yelling loudly in my ear.
"Today is a special day? What does he mean?"
"Oh don't tell me you forgot your own birthday? I remember you when you were first born," Ryoji said again.
"Today is... Haruhi's birthday!?"
I quickly got dressed and headed out the door, not to be mean to Haruhi's father or anything, but I must prepare before Haruhi thinks I forgot about her special day. I was got up with what was happening around me that I spaced out on important dates, especially my little daughter's big day!
Before long, I arrived at the school, worn out and suddenly Hikaru and Haruhi were talking about something. What was he doing? He always plays this game, making Haruhi expect I forgot something when I didn't. I hid behind the door of the Third Music room and silently listened.
"So Haruhi, today's your big day isn't it?"
"Yep. I'm finally a year older,"
"Is that so…"
Suddenly one of the guests came behind me and I was forced into leaving the scene.
"Congrats Haruhi. Today is your birthday and I hear that your customs for birthday celebrations are done with a party,"
My eyes still stayed fixed on those two. Rage seemed to build up within me, but I had to pay attention to my guest. After all, its part of the act like Tamaki seven rule's, never get distracted, always fix your eyes on your guest.
"Thank you and you're right; birthdays are always celebrated with a party,"
I still looked at Haruhi and Hikaru and just then, Hikaru came over to me and handed me a wrapped box. He would have handed it to Haruhi herself, but we are currently hosting. As I thought the boiling point remained low, now it was full blast and I stood up and directly stared into the devilish eyes.
"What's wrong Haruhi, you don't like my present?" Hikaru asked.
"It's not that I don't like it, but that you're being quite rude to our guest. I advise giving me gifts later,"
"Well fine then, but I was going to give you something special…" He paused and then I saw the little twinkle in his eyes, devilish grin and I had a feeling I knew what he would do. Then he turned to Haruhi. "I guess Tamaki will have to receive it instead,"
"DON'T YOU DARE HURT MY LITTLE GIRL!!!!!" I shouted.
Gasps were heard around the room. It remained silent as a random tumble weed crossed the room.
"Excuse me, but Haruhi; I think you hit your head this morning,"
"Please, I beg of you. My angel from sky, since I first saw you, I fell in love, but on this special day, would you accept this special gift, my love?" I said and gently went up to Haruhi passionately, stroking my glorious face.
"I'm sorry, but I can't accept. Hikaru is right, you're under the weather and besides, you're a guy and I'm not gay,"
I was shocked, confused and went into the dark corner of the room. Kyoya sent the entire guest to leave. It was silent in the room, all eyes fixed on me.
"How could you forget senpai! You even said it your self, you were throwing a party for me and you just so happened to forget on this day! I've been waiting to see what you were planning and now you think you can throw a love line like that as a gift? You're the biggest idiot I've ever known!" Haruhi said, forcedly yelling over my shoulder.
"I'm sorry Haruhi; my actions lately have caused me to forget things, even special dates like this. I know what you're thinking, how could I be irrespirable? I just was and I was having fun being you, but lost track of time. If it makes you feel better, I will run to the store and…."
"Save it senpai. Look, I don't care if you if you get me some flashy gift, but what matters is that you care and remembered. I shouldn't have yelled at you, but it does frustrate some one when some one so close to you forgets. Would any of you feel the same way if one of us forgets something important?"
Every one, even me looked up at Haruhi and nodded simply.
"See what I mean senpai. You don't have to make a fool in front of every one, just be yourself and do what you think is best,"
"Hey Haruhi, I have a question,"
"What is senpai?"
"How do you stand this pain of having a period and wearing these feminine products?"
It seemed that every one turned away from me and once again I was in the corner of the room.
"Senpai, I will explain later ok. For now, can we celebrate my special day, the right way?" Haruhi asked me.
I nodded and the entire guests came back in. I was showered with gifts of plenty, some of which were the best gifts a commoner would ask for. From afar, I could tell Haruhi was having a good time, but I did arrange something special for her on this day. I had to leave the room for a while to make a phone call.
"Hello there," I said into the phone.
"Hello sir, what can I get for you?" the man said over the phone.
"I would like the biggest and excellent fanciest tuna over to the Ouran High School immediately,"
"Yes sir,"
We hung up the phone and now time to get the others to help. I called over Hikaru and Kaoru to talk.
"Hey boss, what do you need?" They both asked.
"I need you both to distract Haruhi long enough so that we can plan her special party. I'm doing all the ordering currently,"
"Got it!" As the both grabbed Haruhi and dragged her off some where.
I planned for this party to be the best, the wonderful even ever. Balloons, a home made cake that Hunny and Mori are working on, classic commoner's games and some munch more. I even arranged for a special slide show to play right as Haruhi entered the party room. All of our guest would be there for the party and I so nicely arranged for a party/cosplay dress for I to wear with a wig, since her hair is short.
"Tamaki, do you realize how much the club's money you're spending?" Kyoya asked me.
"No I do not, but you can put it on the twins tab. After all, they too want to give Haruhi a excellent party,"
"Very well then," Kyoya said and took off.
The sun was setting and the party was set. As tradition goes, every one hide, except me as I walked into the room and Haruhi was pushed in next to my side. The lights lit on us and illuminated her outfit on my body and on hers. The slide show played, all over Haruhi's past years and birthdays. I looked up at Haruhi and whispered in her ear.
"Happy birthday my fair and radiant princess,"
She smiled back at me and whispered in my ear as well.
"Thank you senpai, this is the best gift any one has ever gotten me,"
She and I walked down to the table where plates were set up and food laid out. The tuna was set on each plate and I sat her down, he all began to eat finally. The slide show still played and music followed. Suddenly, a giant cake came rolling in and we all sang happy birthday. Then both I and Haruhi blew the candles out together. I left her wish, since it was her special day. Then, Hunny senpai popped out of the cake in a bunny suit and shouted,
"Happy birth day Haru-Chan!"
We laughed and ate the cake finally. It got dark and the fire works were lit. Once again like last night, me and Haruhi watched the fire works right beside each other and fell asleep in each others laps.
To Be Continued……