Zypher: Well, little by little, I get working on a chapter for a story. And today, I have a chapter for you from Host Club Days. Read on, my lovely readers.
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Host Club Days
Chapter 4
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Ayankouji huffed a bit as she stopped before Diamond and said teen looked to her, arms crossed. "What is it?" she questioned. A devious grin pulled across the rich girl's face before looking to Diamond with a pitiful glance. "Oh, it's just too horrible! You know the guy you hang out with?"
"Yeah, Crimson. What's wrong?"
"He works with the Host Club. He's like a spy for them and trying to get into your good graces to convince you that the club isn't as bad as you once think they were. They may have left you alone for the time being but that doesn't mean the king of it gave up on Ryou." Diamond gave a growl. "That lowdown good-for-nothing. I would kill him but the last thing I need is lawsuits on my broke hide." she hissed, clenching her fists angrily. Ryou frowned as he looked to his sibling before looking to Ayankouji and that's when he saw it, the wicked gleam of victory in her eyes. He felt as if something was horribly wrong. As if the victims weren't them but the Host Club itself.
It wasn't long before a cry of defiance came from further down and Diamond looked up to see Yugi and Aqua coming their way. She glared their way before taking Ryou's hand and stalked off down the road towards home. When Aqua stopped before Ayankouji, Yugi hopped from his arms and tried calling to Diamond, to get her to come back and straightened things out but it was useless as they left out of hearing range. Aqua glanced to the girl beside him.
"What did you do?" he whispered. "Nothing~ Just warned her of the plans that you and my dear king tried to work out. To think, using Crimson to do your dirty work. A nasty trick that would've worked if I didn't learn he was around." she preened, flaunting around another triumph over the club. Aqua snorted as Yugi came back over, whimpering softly. "Aqua...Diamond-chan is angry. Did that mean Ayankouji do something?" Aqua looked down to the boy and sighed before nodding. "Yes, Crimson probably won't be able to get close to Diamond ever again after the lies this witch told." Yugi pouted before turning on Ayankouji.
"I'm going to tell Bakura-senpai on you! He really likes Ryou-kun! Why are you ruining this chance for him?!" he cried. "Because, he doesn't need to associate himself with trash like them. I'm doing you all a service so instead of hounding the kid, you can get back to how things were."
Aqua's eyes narrowed, darkening with anger which scared the young girl. No one ever witnessed Aqua getting mad, agitated or pissed. Around Yugi, he was quite the sweetheart. But now, she was about to learn firsthand the dangers of such. "You have stepped over boundaries you shouldn't have crossed, Ayankouji. The whole club will know of today's transgressions and with it, you will be barred from coming back to the club, ever. By popular vote once your crime is presented to the king." She gasped in horror and glared at him. "You can't do that! If it's not me who would keep those two from ever stepping foot into the club as a member, it would be another girl who's jealous of Bakura's attention being strayed to someone else other than them!"
"But they would care more about coming back than a simple kid joining into the club. They can cry and plead and beg but nothing will change Bakura's mind once it is made up. Once they learn that, there's no reason to fight anymore. But you, on the other hand, want to continue trying and that will have you end up in a bad predicament that you won't be able to free yourself from afterward." he hissed before taking Yugi's hand in his and walked off. Ayankouji watched as they left before giving another huff. "He can threaten me all he wants. I will not stop from achieving my goal. If I can get those two to leave Ouran altogether, Bakura will have nothing else but to give up on that boy." she murmured to herself before taking out a cell and calling her driver to come pick her up from where she was."
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"She did WHAT?!" Bakura screeched through the phone, causing Ruby to cover his ear. /Like I said, Ayankouji wormed her way into Diamond's good graces and caused her to not trust Crimson in the slightest, thinking that he's a pawn to convince that we aren't as bad as she thinks. Not trying to make Ryou into the club 'lapdog' as Ayankouji says./ Bakura cursed and whined and Crimson looked from where he sat, looking through another magazine. "Don't worry, Bakura. Diamond's trust in me may have lessened but the good thing is, she didn't mention anything about me being your sibling. I still have a chance as long as I get her to believe me more than she believes Ayankouji's lies."
/And we'll do what we have to make sure that Ayankouji is dealt with for meddling in this procedure./ Ruby added from the other end. "Good, good. Call the others and tell them to get to school early. We're going to devise a plan against Ayankouji. She was my princess once before but now, she has lost that privilege for what she has done."
/Alright./ Ruby spoke before the line went dead and Bakura hung up the phone. The male gave a sigh, rubbing a hand over his face before one russet eye landed on Crimson. "Are you sure you can win Diamond over from Ayankouji's influence?"
"You doubt my convincing skills, Bakura. I'll have Diamond on my side in no time. I just need you and the others to keep planning and whatnot. Especially with the club ball coming up soon." Bakura nodded. "My happiness lies in your hands, Crimson. Don't fail me now."
"No worries. Just don't lose hope in me, bro."
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The next day proved to be a challenge for Diamond. After everything that Ayankouji told her, she had little reason to trust Crimson but deep in her heart, he was a guy like her, in an environment that not many middle-class people get into easily. And making friends within high class snobs revolved around doing things that appeased them. Taking that into thought, she made it her business to break him of the chains that was holding him. So when Crimson came in, waving to her as he walked over to her desk, the first words from her mouth were:
"You need to break whatever connection you have with that dreaded host club."
"What?" he questioned. She looked to him before looking away. "Crimson, I can't believe I'm admitting this so early in the time we spent together but I really like you. You're just like us with being in the middle-class and all but you don't need to be making friends for the wrong reasons by allying yourself with the host club. They're bad enough as it is. No need for you to get corrupted by them." Crimson wasn't expecting this, thinking that Diamond would have rather given him a black eye than to convince him of breaking up what she thought was a contract between himself and the club. But he knew he could work this to his advantage. So with a smile as he placed a hand over hers, making her blush slightly, he looked right into her eyes.
"Diamond, there's nothing to worry about with the host club. Whatever lies Ayankouji has been telling you, don't believe them. She's just as bad as any other person who could be treating you or Ryou badly because of status."
"Then what about the host club?"
"Just a pawn in her game. I can tell you right now, they have no need for a lapdog. If they did, I'm sure one of their admirers would gladly take up the position. I've talked with them face to face and Bakura wouldn't want to give Ryou such a shoddy position. Ayankouji is just playing tricks with you to make you angry and more detached from everything that this school could grant to you. At the same time, she gives the people she cherished so much a bad rep. Don't listen to her anymore. Just me. I'll prove to you that the club isn't truly as bad as you think."
"I...I don't know, Crimson..." she whispered. His hand gripped hers a little. "Hey, just believe me on this. Would I ever steer you wrong?" She was silent for a moment before shaking her head. Crimson smiled and landed a kiss on the top of her head, making her blush more before he left to head over to his own desk. Ryou smiled at the scene before taking out his textbook and waited for the teacher to come in. 'Hopefully Diamond would find herself in a possible good relationship with Crimson. He seems like a nice guy. Even though he was here for only a day, is looking out for our well-being from those that are trying to make our school year here worse.' he thought.
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As the day continued on, the host club made their plans while Crimson stuck around with Diamond and Ryou, giving them good points about the host club to further ease Diamond's thoughts about them. Everything from both ends was going well until Ayankouji spotted this from one of the large windows on the second floor during the lunch hour. "This is unacceptable. How can she trust him after what I told her before? Crimson and his charms will ruin everything that I worked for so far! I will keep that boy from the host club and looks like I'll have to do this the only way possible." she hissed to herself before bringing out her cell and made a call.
"Daddy? This is your lovely daughter. I need some help to eradicate the school of a few pests." she whispered, smirking all the while, unaware that she was being watched from around the corner.
"Looks like she's on the move."
"We better do something then, dear partner." The two looked to each other and gave a nod before disappearing to head over to where Ruby resided.
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Ruby was skimming through date books when Toben and Topaz arrived and he snapped the book shut as he looked up to them. "What's up, you two?"
"Ayankouji is resorting to money now." Both chimed and he nodded. "Too bad she won't learn until the last minute that using money is a bad choice with our many links." he murmured as he pulled out a laptop and signed on, typing away on the keys. "So you have this all handled?" Topaz asked.
"Not a problem. Go ahead and have lunch." Ruby spoke, his attention still on the computer and they nodded as they headed off to lunch.
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The group of three consisting of Ryou, Crimson and Diamond laughed at a funny joke Crimson told. "Wow, seems you have much of a hectic life just like us." she said, snickering again. "Yes, home life sure can be a fun part of life." he replied, gaining another chuckle from them. He looked around silently, smiling when he saw Topaz and Toben flirting with the ladies but at the same time, keeping an eye out for any sign of Ayankouji or hired help. Until things get settled, they have to make sure nothing happens to either Diamond or Ryou. Bakura will have his head if something happened. They continued to chat throughout lunch, the woman of their disgust watching from the large second floor window that looked over the outside lunch courtyard.
"This is getting out of hand. Hopefully daddy will get them out of here so I'll never have to see their unpolished faces ever again." she muttered to herself before turning away from the window to mind her own until she got a call showing her father's success with getting rid of the only two things that stood in her way as of now."
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As the day ended, she never got a call back and she growled as she made a move to call her father. When she got a response, she immediately demanded what was wrong. "Well, daughter, it seems the Jewelgate firm is stopping me from using any finances for personal gain dealing with Ouran. If I use any hired help to seize the people you want to get rid of, it will result is us losing a great deal of money and I can risk that." Ayankouji growled angrily when she heard this and would've thrown her phone at the wall in a fit of anger but calmed herself before she lost her precious valuable. "Is there any way to sneak past Jewelgate's men?"
"I'm sorry, dear, but there's isn't much I can do money wise but I can still help with brute force. Just tell me if you have anything planned and I'll get right on it." She smirked and nodded. "Thanks, daddy. That's all I need to know." she murmured before closing her phone.
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Crimson walked with Diamond and Ryou home, just to get the chance to visit their home at least once. When they got there, he was amazed at the small home. "And it's just the two of you?" he questioned as he looked over to Diamond. "Yep. Our dad is usually across seas with work in his career so every so often we get to see him but only for a short time." she spoke as she unlocked the door and invited Crimson in. He thanked her and walked in with Ryou trailing behind him and he took a seat on the couch as Ryou went to fetch drinks. Diamond and Crimson chatted for a while until Ryou came back with tea and sweets. They ate and chatted for a while longer before it was time for Crimson to go. Diamond escorted him over to the door and smiled to him. "It was nice having you over. You should come by more often." she spoke and he smiled as he nodded.
"Sure. I like the sound of that. Oh, and before I forget, I have something I want to ask of you."
"Shoot."
"I know you still haven't trust much of the host club and I'm not trying to make you see them in a good light or anything. That's your choice but I know of them hosting a ball every Christmas and since it's coming up soon, I would like to ask of you and Ryou would like to come with me." Diamond crossed her arms, tapping the hardwood flooring with the toe of her boots. "Hmm, I dunno. But what the heck. I may not like the host club but no need for you to head to the ball alone. I'll see if Ryou and I can scrounge up something nice to wear. We haven't been to many formal gatherings but we'll try to make the attempt to not look shoddy and have more of those blasted rich kids have a reason to tease us in the halls." Crimson nodded, taking her hand once more and kissed it lightly.
"Don't worry. Here, take my cell number," he said, getting out paper and a pen to write it down. "And call me if you or Ryou can't find anything good. I can probably pull a few strings with my parents to get you something nice." She blushed and nodded before taking the paper and looked away for a moment. Crimson was curious and was able to ask what was wrong when he froze when a soft kiss landed on his lips. "Thanks, Crimson." she whispered before closing the door, saying that she and Ryou will meet up with him at school tomorrow. Crimson blinked for a second before giving a cheer as he left the residence and pretty much skipped his way to a safe distance before calling his chauffeur to pick him up. After that call was made, he called Bakura and told him the news.
"Great! Man Crimson, if you weren't my brother, I would kiss you!"
"Ugh, hell no! I just got a sweet kiss from Diamond and I don't need you screwing that up with your nasty kiss."
"What?! You actually got a kiss from her?! That is so unfair!" Bakura whined and Crimson smirked. "Yeah, I know. It's just my good looks and charm." he jeered and Bakura ranted over the other side of the phone as the limo pulled up and Crimson climbed inside. "Well, enough of the ranting, right now we need to plan Ryou and Diamond's outfits for the ball. We'll discuss it tomorrow when you have your free period."
"Alright. And hopefully you won't forget that you will harbor Diamond's attention the entire time while I get the chance to meet up with Ryou again, correct?"
"Yeah, yeah. I know." he muttered before telling his brother goodbye and hung up on him. "Well, at least I'm getting closer and closer to Diamond with each passing day. But the only thing I have to worry about now is will I still have her love after I tell her who I truly am?" he murmured to himself as he lounged back for the rest of the ride home.
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Zypher: Well, there you have it. Another long overdue chapter done and another step closer to the ball. Probably have another chapter with more trouble brewed and more plans to conduct and then we will get to the finale that will change many things with the group as well as the [possible] appearance of the Zuka Club. I can already tell once they show themselves, so much hilarity will ensue. Anyways, hoped you enjoyed this long-awaited chapter and I'll see you later with another.
