Hello all! :)
This is my first attempt at a FanFiction since I was in middle school. I have been revisiting a lot of anime and manga from when I was younger, and Ouran High School Host Club has always been one of my favorites. I actually just bought the box set of the manga not that long ago and fell in love with it all over again!
This story came to me as I was driving to work the other day. I had been listening to Lindsey Stirling on Pandora and was instantly inspired. Hopefully you all can see my vision and are willing to stick with me until the end!
I am hoping that my story can do Bisco Hatori's character's justice.
Enjoy, and please review so I can make improvements as needed! :)
xo cupidsrose
Takashi Morinozuka's eyes lingered on the same desk which he had been stealing glances at since middle school, the same desk that was typically occupied by Hanako Matsumoto. Class was about to start, but her desk remained empty.
Perhaps she is performing again… He was shaken from his thoughts when an unmistakable head of auburn hair caught his eye as she slid into her seat. She set her book on the top of her desk, along with a notebook and her favorite purple pen.
One of the girls sitting near her spoke up, "Hana! How did your concert go last night?"
Hana smiled and looked at the girl cheerily, her light hazel eyes reflecting her smile, "It went well, Amaya, thank you. I was even invited to perform at the emperor's ball this weekend."
"Oh wow! That's great, Hana! Congratulations!"
Mitsukini Haninozuka grinned from beside his cousin, and best friend. "Takashi, isn't that great? Hana-chan has been given a great honor. You should congratulate her."
"Hn," grunted Mori, "perhaps later." He smiled faintly to himself. It's no surprise…she does play the violin beautifully.
Honey of course noticed the smile and his own continued to grow. He had known of his cousin's crush for years and was determined to help push Mori along. After all, he had managed to find something special with Reiko, who just so happened to be Hana's cousin and close friend, so it would only be fair for Mori to find happiness as well.
Classes progressed slowly and once the school day had come to an end, it was time for Honey and Mori to make their way to Music Room 3. Hana stood up and hurried out of the classroom, passing the boys in the hallway as she made her way to the Black Magic Club, where she was supposed to meet Reiko. As she passed them, Mori noticed her clutching her black violin case against her chest and he couldn't help but smile. I hope she practices today. Honey and Mori arrived just outside Music Room 3 when Reiko approached the two, Hana next to her.
"Hi Mitsukuni, I've missed you today." Reiko smiled at him, "Mind if we join you at the Host Club for a bit before Hana has to leave?"
"Of course not, Reiko! I would love that. Maybe we can share a piece of cake!" Honey beamed. He loved spending time with her, even though the others thought the match was a bit bizarre. He turned his attention to Hana and grinned, "We heard you were invited to perform at the emperor's ball! So happy for you, Hana-chan!"
Hana looked at Honey and blushed very faintly, never having been comfortable with too much praise, "Thank you, Honey."
Mori noticed her faint blush and felt his heart flutter ever so slightly before he spoke, "Yes, it is a great honor. Your hard work has paid off."
Before Hana had a chance to respond, she was cut off when someone began yelling her name down the hallway. Upon realizing who the perpetrator was, she grinned, her smile growing with each step her younger brother took towards her. If there was anything that she loved more than playing the violin, it was her baby brother.
Hiroki Matsumoto was in his third year of elementary school. Hana slowly bent down and held her arms wide as he crashed into her, giving her a tight hug. "How was school today, Hiro?"
Hiro smiled brightly up at his big sister, "It was great! I'll tell you all about it when we get to the car! Hurry, we are going to be late! You know how patient mother can be."
They both chuckled at that. Hana smiled warmly at her brother and then looked apologetically at the three standing beside them. "I guess that's my cue to leave, sorry! I'll see you all on Monday."
And with that she took her brother's hand and the two were walking down the hallway, happily chatting about their days, all while two warm, steely gray eyes followed them until they were out of sight.
Hana and Hiro slid into the back seat of their family car, both sharing a warm smile with their mother who sat across from them.
"Hanako, are you ready to go and pick out a gown for the emperor's ball? You will need to look your best."
"Yes, I know mother."
Hiro grinned at both ladies, "After we find Hanako a dress, can we get some ice cream?"
Hana and her mother laughed and nodded their heads, as they then continued on their way further into town to find the perfect dress for the ball.
Reiko sat across from Honey in the Host Club, the two whispering deviously about their plans to get their two cousins together.
"Do you think Takashi will ever act on his feelings?"
Honey grinned back at Reiko, "Probably, but not without a few pushes here and there. Takashi is very soft spoken and private. He also knows that Hana-chan's priority is her music right now, and he wouldn't want to disrupt that."
Reiko nodded her head, and then smirked, "Little do they know that both of them have had crushes on each other for years."
They both chuckled and took turns taking bites from the strawberry cake in front of them.
With the weekend, particularly Saturday night, came the emperor's ball.
Hana stood beside her mother, father, and her little brother as they entered the beautiful, spacious ballroom. The high ceilings housed magnificent crystal chandeliers, the walls almost seemed like they were sparkling, and the light colored marble of the floor brightened the area. She smiled faintly, appreciating the beauty of the room in its entirety.
Hana wore a floor length, jade colored dress and her shoulder length auburn hair had been slightly curled and fell in loose waves around her face, one side of her hair held back with a small clip. She held her violin case in her right hand nervously.
Her father placed his hand on her shoulder, "You'll do great, darling." He smiled at her reassuringly and she nodded her confidence suddenly back, as she approached the stage where she was to play.
Hana carefully removed her violin from its case. She rested the bout of the instrument on top of her shoulder and against the underside of her chin, preparing her fingers at the neck and lifting the bow near the strings in preparation. The bow began to glide across the strings as the lovely melody filled the ballroom. After having finished several songs, she bowed and rejoined her family in the crowd.
Once the night had come to a close, following delicious food, dancing, and mingling with other prominent families, the Matsumoto's headed back to their hotel. They had decided to stay the night due to the small blizzard outside and they would leave the next afternoon to return home.
The weekend went by quickly and Sunday afternoon found Reiko and the Host Club sitting together in a restaurant in Bunkyo. There had been a minor blizzard the night before which had continued into the afternoon, littering the ground with magnificently soft, white, and powdery snow.
Everyone was chatting happily, the same old shenanigans taking place. Tamaki was doting over Haruhi and the Hitachiin twins were doing whatever they could do to annoy him. Kyouya sat quietly, observing everyone with one of his calm and calculating smiles. Mori and Honey sat side-by-side, Reiko sitting across from her love.
"Daughter! Do you really think that these scoundrels are innocently sharing their food with you?"
"Tamaki-senpai, please don't call me that. I'm not your daughter."
Tamaki quickly began pouting, the twins snickering at him, which only caused his pouting to increase. Honey chuckled and a soft smile graced Mori and Reiko's lips.
Their shenanigans were interrupted by a loud ringing. Reiko blinked and pulled her phone from her pocket, she quirked a brow when she read the caller ID.
"Hm? Hana is calling me?"
She answered the phone, everyone looking at her expectantly. Her face sunk and Honey could see the panicked look in her eyes.
"Where? Are you okay? Which hospital? Okay, I'm on my way!" She hung up the phone and looked at Honey. "There's been an accident!"
Honey nodded knowingly and stood up, excusing the pair and Mori as they hurried out to the Haninozuka car, their friends not far behind. Everyone hurried in the direction of the hospital.
No one could have prepared Mori for what he would find at the hospital.
As they rushed into the emergency room, his eyes scanned the room frantically, hoping to see that familiar auburn hair. Just as he was about to say something, the doors from outside opened and in came the paramedics surrounding two familiar faces.
Hiro's limp body was on the stretcher, covered in blood. He had an oxygen mask covering his mouth and his eyes were closed. Beside him, holding his hand as they rushed in was a frantic Hana. Her clothes were covered in blood, and Mori noticed a large gash on her forehead that was dripping blood down the side of her face. He also noted a rather large bruise beginning to appear on her right forearm, it swelling at her wrist. He felt a pain in his chest.
The emergency room staff told Hana that she would be unable to join them in the operating room and she stopped in her tracks, the paramedics and doctors wheeling Hiro's stretcher behind another set of doors, which promptly closed behind them. Her breath caught in her chest and she just stared on worriedly.
Reiko came up behind her quickly. "Hana!" She turned around and was immediately greeted by several gasps.
"Hana-chan, you have glass sticking out of your shoulder!"
Hana only nodded faintly before her eyes fluttered closed. The last thing she could remember was falling and then two big, strong, and warm hands catching her.
Beep… beep… beep…
Hana's eyebrows crinkled and her eyes slowly fluttered open, immediately regretting the decision as the bright lights above her made her head ache, or was that from something else? She began to slowly sit up, and cringed in pain. She looked over at her right arm to find it in a cast. She reached up with her left hand and felt a bandage on her forehead and also one along her collarbone.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
The noise got more frantic as she looked around, panic setting in. Where am I? A hospital…? What happ- Her eyes widened. "H-Hiro!"
Mori suddenly appeared beside her, while Honey and Reiko remained fast asleep in the corner. "Hana… you must remain calm. Hiro is fine. He is resting."
He turned his head and nodded to the bed beside her. She calmed considerably when she saw her brother resting there, though he could have looked better. She sighed in relief and felt herself relax slightly in her bed. Then it hit her.
"Mother… and father… they didn't…" She trailed off and looked at Mori with sad eyes.
He returned her look and shook his head solemnly, "I'm sorry."
Hana looked down at her hands and saw small bits of dried blood still around her fingernails. She cringed, which Mori noticed. He calmly reached out and grabbed one of her hands, squeezing it reassuringly. She raised her gaze and met his eyes. She gave him a soft, sad smile.
"Thank you… for coming to make sure I was okay."
Mori nodded and then sat down in the chair beside her bed, smiling faintly. Knowing that Hiro would be alright was comforting, but it was also nice knowing that she had all of the people she cared most about there with her. She laid down, resting her dizzying head, and gave Mori one last smile before her eyes fluttered closed and she fell asleep.
Mori sighed softly, his eyes lingering on Hana's face. Even after all of this trauma, she still manages to be so kind and thoughtful.He reached out a tentative hand, pausing for a brief second, before he brushed some hair from her face. A small smile graced his lips.
Meanwhile, two sets of eyes were watching him from the corner, their own smiles growing by the second. There was definitely something between Mori and Hana, and today had only added to whatever that something was. Only time will tell. Reiko sighed contently as she rested her head on Honey's shoulder. She deserves to be happy, especially after what happened today. She lost her parents and almost lost her brother… Takashi, please take care of Hana.