Woot! The next chapter- 3 in one day- thats pretty good! Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimers: I dont own Ouran- but I do own Kaori and Hanabi! I dont own the songs in this chapter either.
Song: How Can I Not Love You
Artist: Joy Enriqeuz
the second song is Tamaki's best known one: Mozart's Sonata for two Pianos in D major
Walking to Ouran the next day, I smiled. It was a beautiful day; the right amount of cloud cover- not rain clouds- slight breeze, and the perfect temperature. As I walked into the school grounds, some of my regular costumers smiled and waved at me- which I smiled my charming smile back- making them swoon. Up ahead, I spotted Hanabi looking around- and I sighed, smiling, and walked up to her.
"How are you this morning, Hythani-san?" I asked, and she turned.
"I'm good," she replied softly," Could you please help me…again?"
"Of course- how could I be of assistance?"
"Um…can you help me find my class?" she asked, her eyes avoiding mine.
"Sure," I said, smiling- though slightly confused. Yesterday had been her first day- and she new where her class was- why was she asking me to help her… Oh no. Almost dying on the inside, I managed to smile at her still yet.
"What class are you in Hythani-san?"
"2A."
"Same class as Kyoya sempai and Tamaki sempai," I mused," Right this way." I walked toward the left, a down a hall- she followed me, looking around. Maybe it was the truth that she didn't know where it was- and she wasn't just pretending. After all, this was her second day in the kingdom-like school- it was possible.
"Here you are Hythani-san," I smiled, as we stopped at a door.
"Thank you Kikuno-san," she smiled sweetly.
"Kaori-kun- why are you here?" I looked up and saw Kyoya looking at me with interest in his eyes.
"I was helping Hythani-san to her class sempai," I answered, and then bowed respectively to her," Until we meet again, Hythani-san." She nodded, and I walked toward 1A- where Haruhi would be with Hikaru and Kaoru.
o0o0o
I walked down the familiar path to the third music room. Up ahead, I saw Hanabi walking, and something on the floor a couple feet in front of her- completely unseen by her. Quickly, I ran, and slid by her- grabbing the puppet just before her foot hit the floor were it had been. I skidded to a stop about a foot in front of her.
"Um…hey," I smiled up at her, trying to act normal. One leg was straight out on the floor, the other bent up towards my chest, my arm with the puppet lying across the knee- while my other hand propped me up.
"…"
"Kaori-kun…what are-"I looked up and saw Tamaki- who had turned to stone at what I had in my hand.
"Oh- hey there Tamaki sempai," I smiled, getting up off the floor. Brushing myself off, I looked around- sure enough I saw who I was looking for.
"Nekozawa sempai- here you go," I said, walking up to him and handing out Belzenef. Happily, Nekozawa accepted him and cradled him like a baby- man that guy is really attached to that thing.
"Thank you Kikuno-san," Nekozawa said- before turning and walking away. Turning, I saw both Tamaki and Hanabi staring at me- and I shrugged. Picking up my bag, I was about to walk past them- but stopped.
"Hythani-san, have you met Tamaki sempai?" I asked," He's in your class…"
"Yes," Hanabi replied softly, and Tamaki smiled one of his normal Host smiles.
"It's always a pleasure to see a beautiful princess like yourself again, Hythani-hime," Tamaki said, pulling a rose from nowhere and handing it to her. Blushing, she accepted it; and I shrugged.
"Hythani-san, would you like to come with us to the Host Club? There is a small price- but I think you might like it," I offered. She debated it over for a couple seconds, but in the end she nodded. Walking over to the doors, I opened one of them and allowed her to go in first- and once she was in, Tamaki motioned for me to go first- and I rolled my eyes- but did so anyway.
"Tamaki sempai- you know this club better then me- you can inform Hythani-san about it," I said, walking over to a table and sitting down. Pulling out my history book- I walked over to a deserted corner in the room and sat down on the floor. Opening the book- I took a chance, and continued working on the new song that I had thought of in class earlier that day. Keeping a close eye on everyone- mainly the twins and Tamaki, I kept myself busy.
"What are you working on?" I jumped at the nearness of the voice, and quickly snapped my book shut.
"Nothing," I lied, looking up into Kyoya's eyes.
"Lie."
"No its not."
"Lie again."
"I hate you sempai."
"I know." We stared at each other for who knows how many minutes, until Tamaki exclaimed it was time to start the club.
o0o0o
After the club activities were over, I sat down on one of the couches, right next to Mori.
"Hey Mori sempai," I smiled, and he nodded- acknowledging me.
"Hey- Kaori-kun! Can you come here please! Daddy wants you!" Tamaki cried from the other side of the room. My eyes widened- and I was rooted to the spot. Finally- having gotten my senses working again- I stood up and walked to the seat where Tamaki was.
"Yes sempai?" I asked, my eyes narrowed.
"No one seems to be able to get Hythani-san to talk," he said, with sad puppy dog eyes.
"…"
"She talks to you though."
"…"
"Help us get her to speak?"
"She isn't a dog sempai," I said, annoyed- I walked over to the couch where Hanabi sat with the twins- who were doing anything to get her to talk.
"Hello Hythani-san," I smiled as I approached," May I sit here?" I gestured to the spot next to her.
"Sure," she said softly, and the twins both looked at me with wide eyes.
"What do you think of the Host Club?" I asked, ignoring the twins and Tamaki- who had somewhat slithered over, and was kneeling behind the couch were the twins were- across from us.
"It was pretty fun- I learned a lot about each host," she replied softly, slightly smiling.
"..-" Her phone began ringing, and I watched as she flipped open the top and read a message.
"I must be going- it was nice getting to hang out with you Kikuno-san," she said, her voice still soft.
"It was my pleasure," I smiled," Would you like me to walk you to your limo?"
"Sure." I stood up and offered my hand to help her up. She took it, and then grabbed her bag- and I walked out of the room with her.
o0o0o
Walking back to the third music room- I heard Haruhi's voice.
"Sempai- it wasn't nice to go through Kaori's stuff." Instantly, I ran into the room, and saw my things- they had been slightly moved.
"Ootori." I seethed, my eyes filled with anger.
"So- is this sheet of paper nothing to you?" he asked, holding a piece of paper up for me to see. I could see the lines that made the composition on the other side.
"Of course- just a paper," I lied.
"Really? Alright- then you wont mind me-"He said, and his hands found the top and slowly began- centimeter by centimeter- ripping it.
"NO!" I yelled, running- and snatched it from his hands," It took me all day to work on!" I held it tightly to my flat chest- glaring at him- and fell to the floor.
"So- what exactly is it that's so special about a piece of paper?" Hikaru asked, appearing next to me- looking confused.
"…"
"Well?" Kaoru asked, appearing on the other side.
"…"
"Kao-chan," Hunny said, appearing in front of me," Are you hiding something?" Now that was low- to send in the cutest one that no one could resist. Sighing as I gave in to Hunny's sweet adorableness, I stood up.
"It's…" I began," It's a song- that I've worked on since history class today."
"Song?" Hikaru and Kaoru said, looking at me with each a raised eyebrow.
"Yes."
"Can we hear it Kaori?" Haruhi asked, and I looked over at her.
"Please Kao-chan?" Hunny asked, with wide eyes.
"Alright- I don't see why not." As I passed Kyoya- I saw this look in his eyes- the look that told me he thought I would be horrible. That gave me the boost I needed- and I sat at the piano with new determination; and from there, with a single look at the sheet- I began.
"Cannot touch
Cannot hold
Cannot be together
Cannot love
Cannot kiss
Cannot have each other
Must be strong,
And we must let go
Cannot say
What our hearts must know
How can I not love you
What do I tell my heart
When do I not want you
Here in my arms
How does one waltz away
From all the memories
How do I not miss you
When you are gone
Cannot dream
Cannot share
Sweet and tender moments
Cannot feel
How we feel
Must pretend it's over
Must be brave,
And we must go on
Must not say,
What we've known all along
How can I not love you
What do I tell my heart
When do I not want you
Here in my arms
How does one waltz away
From all the memories
How do I not miss you
When you are gone
How can I not love you..
Must be brave,
And we must be strong
Cannot say,
What we've known all along.
How can I not love you
What do I tell my heart
When do I not want you
Here in my arms
How does one waltz away
From all the memories
How do I not miss you
When you are gone
How can I not love you..
When you are you gone....."
I stared at the piano when I finished, my fingers dropping to my side- and I waited for the verdict.
"Do you think you could write a duet?" I looked to my right- surprised to find Tamaki standing so close. His eyes looked at me with such pride and happiness in his eyes.
"Um…I don't know…I could try- I don't know if I could come up with anything," I stuttered," Why?"
"I would like to play a song with you at some point."
"You play the piano?" I asked, surprised.
"Yes," he nodded, smiling. Wordlessly, he sat down, and began playing with no music sheet- nothing- just pure knowledge. Instantly, I recognized the song he was playing- it was Mozart's Sonata for two Pianos in D major. Tamaki played it to such degree that I found I had tears lining my eye lashes. Quickly, I wiped them away as he finished, and we smiled at each other.
"I'll see what I can do sempai," I promised, smiling at him.