Music Piece 11: Unexpected Visitors
Takara poured the steaming chicken porridge into a Tupperware container and sealed it with a plastic cover. Then, she placed it into a plastic bag.
There! I hope Mummy will like it when I visit her this afternoon.
Just as she was putting away the crockery and utensils, the doorbell rang. She frowned thoughtfully.
I wonder who might that be? Strange, I didn't know that I had visitors over today. Maybe, it might be for Mummy.
Without thinking twice, she stepped out into the kitchen and went over to the front door. She turned the doorknob and pulled the door open. Her blue eyes widened when she saw who the caller was. Or rather, who the callers were.
" You?! " she exclaimed, shocked.
Almost immediately, Takara realized her rude outburst. She blushed but managed to control her embarrassment. The girl wore her masked expression. Icy blue eyes. An indifferent expression. The effect gave her an unfriendly and cold aura.
" What are you doing? " She demanded. " Who gave you my home address? "
For a moment, there was only silence between Takara and the Host Club members. They stared at each other wordlessly.
" Aren't you going to invite us in, Taka-Chan? " A small boyish voice piped up.
Chan?
Takara caught sight of whom the voice belonged to. A short but really cute boy with soft light brown hair and doe eyes. She gave him a death glare.
How dare you call me 'Chan'? Am I younger than you?
The poor boy shrank back as tears glistened in his eyes.
" Uwaah!!! Takashi, Taka-Chan hiccup gave me a really scary look! "
Another guy immediately scooped him up. A tall one with messy black hair and matching eyes. He comforted the crying boy quietly.
At least, he has someone like Takashi to turn to when he's crying…
She blinked and then glanced at her wristwatch.
Oh no, I forgot about the visiting hours rule of the hospital!
Without meeting their eyes, she spoke hurriedly, " Uhm, I'm sorry but I'm really busy right now. You caught me at a really bad time. "
She turned her back to them and closed the door before they could even protest.
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" Did you see that? " Tamaki exclaimed triumphantly.
All of the Host Club members disregarded him except for Senior Hani Honey.
" How could she just shoo us away like that? " Hikaru complained.
" Yeah, whose idea was this? " Kaoru demanded.
(Hah? I thought it was their idea to go to Takara's house? Giggling)
" Wasn't it your idea? " Haruhi spoke up.
" Was it? " Kaoru inquired.
" Well, if it is, so what? I don't care but she should have at least invited us in. We came all the way here just to find out if she's okay since she has been absent for two whole days already! Her studies might get affected after missing so much of lessons! " Hikaru argued. " Obviously- "
" Did you just see that? " Tamaki repeated in a much louder voice.
" See that? See what? " Senior Hani Honey asked Tamaki.
"Once Tamaki was sure that he got everyone's attention, he continued, " Did anyone noticed anything about Takara's eyes when she saw Senior Hani Honey being comforted by Senior Mori? "
Both Hikaru and Kaoru snorted, " Why should anyone be looking at her eyes? We already know by her body language that she does not want us in her house! "
Instantly, Tamaki sank into depression and sulked in a corner. The twins burst out laughing.
" Chicken-sulker! Chicken-sulker! " They hooted.
" Hey, look there! " Senior Hani Honey exclaimed. " Taka-chan is leaving her house! She seems to be in a hurry to go somewhere! "
Them members of the Host Club turned. It was true. The girl was already dashing down the concrete pavement while hailing a cab at the same time.
" You know what to do right? " Tamaki told them.
"They nodded, all except one.
Why does their activities include spying and stalking? Haruhi wondered as she was being steered away.