The last chapter... wow. I never thought I could do an Ouran ff- but now, i've done an Ouran ff and its made its way to 15 chapters...As of right now (June 14, 2009) it is the longest ff I have wrote- which i have finished 9 (including this one).
Anyway- I hope you enjoy. Please read and review to tell me what you think. No flames though, please.
Disclaimer: I dont own Ouran or the songs in this chapter- but I do own Kaori, Hanabi, Hideo, Hikari, and Kaori's father and step-siblings.
Song1: Upside Down by A*Teens
Song2: Bliss - A Chapter in History (main theme piano version) ((played on the piano by Tamaki and Kaori))
Waking up the next morning, I felt happier then I had ever been before- though I couldn't remember why. Turning over in the bed, I came face to face with a still sleeping Kyoya. Holding in my gasp of surprise- I studied him. Without his glasses- he was very cute; I couldn't help but admire him. Then, as I went to wake him up- my hand froze, and I remembered that he had low blood sugar and AB blood. Slowly, I brought my hand away from him- and stuck to just watching him. After a little while, I slowly and carefully got up and out of the bed. As I softly began walking away, I heard a soft groan behind me.
"Where are you going?" Turning around, I saw Kyoya leaning on one elbow looking at me with sleepy eyes. Damn- he looked so sexy like that… Ack! Got to get these thoughts out of my head.
"Um…I…um…" I stuttered," Well… I didn't want to wake you up…so I was just going to go to the piano and play a little nonsense for a little while."
"Well, I have to get up anyway- It's Friday," Kyoya said, yawning. At first, I was confused, but then I remembered- school.
"Right…" I said, and then looked down at my clothes.
"Don't worry," Kyoya said, walking up to me," I had your uniform washed- and your hair as well." We both laughed softly- and then kissing my forehead, he took my hand and led me down the steps.
0o0o0o
"Kaori-kun!" As Kyoya and I entered the school grounds, I heard the echo of my name from almost every direction. Suddenly, I was glomped into a huge hug by Tamaki- and everyone else in the club was surrounding around the sides.
"Tamaki- let Kaori breathe," Kyoya said- and everyone was surprised that he called me by just my name. Tamaki let go and looked into my eyes, his eyes completely serious.
"Are you alright?" he asked, and I nodded.
"Yeah- I'll be fine, don't worry," I smiled.
"Is Kao-chan going to be Kao-chan now?" Hunny asked, walking up to me and looking up at me with those wide eyes.
"Yes Hunny sempai- Kao-chan will be the normal Kao-chan," I laughed. Then I looked and saw Haruhi.
"Thank you- if it hadn't been for you calling Kyoya sempai, I would probably be in a lot worse predicament then I was," I said, and Haruhi shrug-smiled.
"Shall we get to class Kaori-san?" Hikaru asked.
"Yeah," I nodded, and then told both twins," You can use stop with the –san part now."
"Really?" Kaoru asked.
"Yep."
"Alright…Kaori-kun," Hikaru and Kaoru said smiling- and I smiled back.
0o0o0o
Classes passed rather quickly, and I could feel a part of me that desperately wanted to be near Kyoya again. Walking with Haruhi, Kaoru and Hikaru, we went to the third music room- ready for the hosting activities for today.
"Let me guess," I said, as I saw Tamaki and Renge standing beside each other, smiling brightly," Cosplay?"
"Yep!" the both cried happily.
"What are we dressing as today?" Haruhi asked warily.
"Fruits Basket characters!" Renge exclaimed, and then sadly asked," Don't you remember us discussing this a couple days ago?"
"Kao-chan wasn't feeling well- so he probably didn't hear what we where talking about," Hunny told Renge, and I nodded.
"But now I am feeling like my old self- so…who am I?!" I asked smiling.
-
"Eh- could be worse I guess," I said, looking at my reflection. She had picked me out to be Rin, the horse. At least she hadn't chosen me to be Shigure, one of the few left- or Akito… Rin was perfectly fine with me- except for the fact that she and Haru were in an off-and-on thing. Sighing, I walked out of the changing room, and looked around. Haruhi was Tohru, Kyoya was Kureno, Hunny was Momiji, Mori was Hatori, Tamaki was Ayame- which had me laughing on the inside- Hikaru was Yuki and Kaoru was Haru. For the twins being Yuki and Haru, it fit- because of Haru's crush on Yuki- and it profited the brotherly love thing. Hunny made the perfect Momiji- and Mori made the perfect Hatori.
"This is going to be fun," I smiled, nodding to myself.
"Let the Host Club- Begin!" Tamaki exclaimed, and we got into our positions.
-
The rest of the customers- minus Hanabi- left after the Hosting was over. That was more fun to do then I thought- even better then the last time. Looking up from putting my costume away, I saw Kyoya talking with Tamaki- and Tamaki nodded enthusiastically, smiling. What was Kyoya telling Tamaki- that was what made me curious. Not realizing I was practically staring, I kept watching until Tamaki's eyes flicked to me for a couple seconds, his lips moved, and then Kyoya turned. Blushing and embarrassed at being caught, I picked up my school bag and started walking out the door.
"Where do you think you are going?" Kyoya asked, walking past me, and turning around- blocking my path.
"Um- home," I said, not meeting his gaze.
"We don't know yet if it is safe for you to return to the apartments," Kyoya said in a caring tone," We want to be positive that your father is actually gone."
"Ok," I sighed," Then where will I be staying?"
"I have that under control- just," Kyoya said, and then softly to where only I could hear him," Wait for me." I nodded, and let him finish up.
0o0o0o
"Kyoya, what's this all about?" I asked, as he blind-folded me.
"You'll see."
"Come on- that's not-" I started to complain, and then felt a finger press softly against my lips. Then, I felt Kyoya take both my hands and lead me someplace. My hearing was working in over-drive since I couldn't see: footsteps, water being ran someplace, soft whispers, and then a door opening and closing. Finally, the blind-fold was taken off- and I was stunned speechless.
"So?" Kyoya asked, coming around to stand beside me," What do you think?"
"What do you mean?" I asked softly.
"Since you father kidnapped you, he wasn't a rightful parent- and you are not legally supposed to be with Hideo-san and Hikari-san – and your mother could not be reached," Kyoya explained," I did some paperwork and you are now legally staying here. So- you'd need something to do in your spare time."
"You got me my own band?!" I exclaimed, a smile spreading across my face.
"Yes," Kyoya said, smiling softly. I turned to him and gave him a hug- not to tight but not to soft, and he lifted my head up to kiss me softly on the lips. A knock came at the door, and then it opened a crack.
"Come on in," Kyoya smiled, and in came the rest of the Host Club.
"Is Kaori going to put on a show?" Kaoru asked; I looked at Kyoya who shrugged as if saying 'Do what you want to do'. Nodding, I stepped up to the rest of the band members. After sorting through the papers of the songs they already knew- I turned and was ready to begin. Lights changed, slightly startling me; but then the music started, and I smiled.
"My grades are down from A's to D's
I'm way behind in history
I lost myself in fantasies
Of you and me together
I don't know why - I - I but dreaming's all I do
I won't get by-I-I on mere imagination
Upside down
Bouncing off the ceiling
Inside out
Stranger to this feeling
Got no clue what I should do
But I'll go crazy if I can't get next to you
My teacher says to concentrate
So what- his name was Peter the Great
The kings and queens will have to wait
Cuz I don't have forever
I wish that I - I - I could walk right up to you
Each time I try- I-I the same old hesitation
Upside down
Bouncing off the ceiling
Inside out
Stranger to this feeling
Got no clue what I should do
But I'll go crazy if I can't get next to you
Somehow someday
You will love me too
One day will be the day when all my dreams come true
Upside down...
Upside down
Bouncing off the ceiling
Inside out
Stranger to this feeling
Got no clue what I should do
But I'll go crazy if I can't get next to you
Upside down
Bouncing off the ceiling
Inside out
Stranger to this feeling
Got no clue what I should do
But I'll go crazy if I can't get next to...
But I'll go crazy if I can't get next to...
But I'll go crazy if I can't get next to you."
Everyone clapped, and I bowed, laughing; I noticed an exchange of nods between Tamaki and Kyoya, and then Tamaki came over to me.
"Would you like to do another Piano duet?" he asked me.
"Sure!" The band members all respectively left the stage, and Tamaki and I sat at the piano. We looked over the songs and found one we both already knew- so we played that one. While playing I couldn't help but notice that Kaoru's arm was wrapped around Hanabi. With a smile, I went back to paying attention to the song.
-
As we finished eating the dinner, Kyoya stood, holding out his arm towards me. Taking it, slightly blushing, he motioned for the others to follow. Curiously, I followed, my hand still in his, and soon found myself standing out on a balcony. Everyone else looked around- and then Haruhi and I slightly jumped when a loud 'bang' sounded; we both thought it had been thunder- when instead it was fireworks. Watching in awe, I found myself leaning into Kyoya, who wrapped his arms around me and rested his chin on my shoulder. My arms laid softly on his, and I smiled.
Even though my life had started out great- and then became horrible and caused me a scarred heart, my life had turned around when I met the Host Club- and those scars had healed. Now, my life was only going to keep getting better- and I couldn't wait.