Only You Karou!

A Ouran High Host Club Love Story

Part Eight

For Richer Or Poorer

I walked down the hall sleepily from my late night before with Karou at the fair. I was just about to enter the kitchen when I was picked up by my waist and spun around while someone cried out "Mizuki!" before finally setting me down. I put a hand on my head to stop my eyes from spinning and was met with the smiling face of Karou.

I smiled back at him before he said "Mizuki I really had fun last night. I was wondering if you had anything planned for today too because im free." He was looking at me hopefully and I could see his fingers crossed behind his back. It was hard not to laugh.

"No I was just gonna lounge about my room today actually. Why what did you have planned because last night was more then enough to pay me back for Hikaru's little tantrum. More then I ever expected actually." I said blushing a little. I was hoping he would say that it was something more and I was not disappointed.

"Well actually I was sort of hoping we could go on a ...date? And not just because my brother is a jerk. I think your really cute and I your so fun I want to spend more time with you." he said a bit shyly then added "Oh yeah I thought you might want to maybe hang out around here with me."

I turned bright red and looked away as I said "Sure that sounds like fun actually. Im just going to make some breakfast do you want some to?" When I said this Karou looked at me like I had slapped him. He took my hand and pulled me into the dining room and pushed me into a seat.

"You will be doing no such thing today Mizuki! This is a date and you shouldn't have to work on a date. You just wait here and ill go whip you up something really good. Don't worry I am going to take great care of you today." he said with a wink before he disappeared behind the kitchen doors. So there I sat groggily not entirely sure what had just happened.

Before I knew it Karou burst though the doors and placed a large plate of chocolate chip pancakes dripping with butter and syrup with bacon and eggs in front of me. He took a seat next to me wit his own plate. I put my hands on my face and exclaimed "This looks amazing. This is really to much you shouldn't have gone through all the trouble Karou, really."

Karou put up his hand to stop me and said "No its no trouble at all. You are always waiting hand and foot on us it is the least I can do. Now here try a bite I made it just for you." He then held up a piece of pancake on his fork and held it out to me. I ate it and let out a "mmm" of delight. It was delicious! I couldn't stop myself from digging into my own plate and my food was gone in a matter of minutes.

Karou smiled at me as I licked the last bit of syrup off my finger. I blushed as I realized how pigish I looked and turned away from Karou. "That was really delicious, thank you. I had no idea you could cook like that. Where did you learn?" I asked as Karou took our plates and I followed him into the kitchen.

"We vacationed in France for a couple years. Hikaru and I studied under a couple world class chefs no big deal. Ever since then I have really enjoyed it though. What about you though what do you enjoy the most?" he asked as we walked up the stairs. I blushed thinking about how my favorite thing lately had been spying on him in the library.

"I guess reading. There are just so many different genres and so many different writing styles its never boring. Every book is something new and it just takes you away from reality you know?" I asked as he opened the door to the game room and I threw myself down on the couch. Karou took the seat next to me and handed me a video game controller.

"I understand how you feel. Nobody knows it but I read a lot. Though I have to say video games come in a close third." he said as we sat facing each other on a game of mortal combat. It didn't occur to me after I had beat him that he said it was a close third instead of second. I chose to ignore it for the time being and continue to destroy him in video games.

I let a triumphant yell as I killed him yet again and gave him a playful shove. "Couldn't beat you at Call of Duty you said, nobody had ever beaten you you said. Well how do you feel now!" I said laughing as he shut off the counsel with a slight pout. I gave him a hug and said "Aw im sorry. You did really good though if it makes you feel any better."

Karou hugged me back and all was forgotten as he laid down with his head in my lap. I began to stroke his hair absentmindedly as I thought about what he had said earlier. My train of thought was interrupted though when he said "Its ok really. Its good to find a girl who enjoys video games. Even better to find one who is amazing at them." I laughed as as he closed his eyes with a happy sigh.

Then I asked "Hey Karou, earlier you said video games was your third favorite thing after books. What is your first?" Karou opened his eyes and smiled up at me as he took my hand in his and kissed it. He then sat up and brushed the hair out of my face. He was so close now that I could feel his breathing on my skin.

"Well isn't it obvious Mizuki? Your the number one thing in my life." he said softly his lips brushing gently against mine. Before I could stop myself I had my arms wrapped around his neck and I was kissing him. He seemed a bit taken back but it didn't take long for him to pull me in his lap and kiss back. We finally pulled away and he said "I have liked you for a really long time Mizuki."

I looked down and said "I've liked you for a long time to Karou. Ever since Siori dragged me to the Host Club I was always drawn to you. Even though I sat with Honey all I did was watch you. I just wish you had noticed me when I was a somebody." He placed a finger underneath my chin and lifted my head up to look at him and gave me a light kiss.

"Believe it or not but I noticed you then to. You were the prettiest girl in the whole room and it was hard to try and take my eyes off you. Even now your the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. Don't you ever say you are a nobody because you are the most amazing girl in the world and in my eyes you will be the only girl in the world." he said.

I leaned into Karou to get as close as I could to him and said "When my dad lost his job to the Ootari company I thought everything was over. I would never be able to go to Ouran Academy again. That's why I got this job so I would be able to pay the tuition. I never dreamed that I would end up in the arms of the boy of my dreams. I never even dreamed you would notice me without my money."

"Mizuki, I don't care if your the richest girl in the world or the poorest. Its you I love Mizuki and I always have." he said as he looked me in the eyes and whispered "I love you."

I moved my face closer to his and whispered against his lips "I love you too Karou. With all my heart." then gave him a kiss knowing that no matter what may happen in the future I would always have Karou there by my side.