I promised a good chapter with the twins. Well, this is that chapter. I hope it's as enjoyable as I intended. This is also the last chapter before I wrap up the fic with 1-2 chapters. I haven't figured out if it'll be 1 or 2 yet. But anyway, I hope you guys like this chapter!
Chapter 11: A Disastrous Duo
The twins had been glancing, smirking, smiling, and hinting to me all day. So when Yuki and I entered the clubroom that afternoon, I partially saw why. The room had been transformed into an Egyptian palace. Palm fronds, golden statues and ornaments, gauzy curtains, and fancy furniture set the mood. The hosts, of course, were dressed (or not so dressed) in simple, rich fabrics.
Tamaki was lounging in the center of the group. He was dressed as a pharaoh. He wore a traditional-looking headdress, glittering jewelry, and a wrap around his waist. The others were not quite as richly dressed, but they were still impressive.
Kyoya came up to me, and the group scattered. He brought me to a corner mostly hidden by palm fronds. There was a single couch with its back towards us. Two heads were visible from behind on either end of the couch, and created a symmetrical look.
As I was about to complain a little, I realized Kyoya had left me there. I took a deep breath and tried not to think too negatively. I walked around to the front of the couch. The twins were smirking as they lounged there. If I had to guess, I'd say they were dressed as Egyptian peasants. All they wore were white wraps around their lower bodies.
"There you are. Finally. Come and sit down." They gestured to the space in between them. I sat there quite hesitantly. Both Hikaru and Kaoru slid closer to me. It took all my efforts not to yell at or hit them. That was my last day of that. Not to mention, I did ask Jirou for advice. I wasn't about to throw that advice to the side when I needed it most.
"So, we never got to ask. How did you like the candy?" They asked me as they brought their faces close to mine.
"Back away from me, idiots." They weren't making it easy.
They sighed but complied with my request. "Look, we were only trying to get on better terms with you. We didn't know you were having an especially bad day," the twin to my left said.
"Why were you having a bad day, anyway?" the one to my right asked.
"Hikaru!" Kaoru, the twin to my left, exclaimed at his brother.
"Geez Kaoru, it was only a question." Hikaru seemed a bit annoyed in his reply.
"You really want to know? Well, thanks to your club dragging me into this, Ichirou sla-" I realized what I was saying. If I told them, they likely would think me weak. I'd also risk Ichirou's temper again. "Nevermind," I sourly told them.
"No, no. What were you saying? What was Ichirou doing?" Hikaru wanted me to continue.
"I shouldn't say. It's none of your business."
"Hikaru, leave her alone. It's obvious it's a hard subject for her." Kaoru tried to get Hikaru off my back. I took it a different way, however.
"Are you saying I'm weak?"
"What? No. That's not it at all. It just seemed like a difficult topic for you, so I didn't want Hikaru to push you about it."
"But you're implying I can't handle it."
"No! Not at all! Everyone has something troubling them. Even the strongest people! I understand that there are things you'd rather not talk about to us. It doesn't mean that you're weak. It means that you're human," Kaoru explained in a rush.
My eyes opened wide in surprise. I then let out a sigh and closed my eyes. "Look. I'm sorry I jumped to conclusions and got angry. I'm just sensitive. So, thank you. You, however," I turned away from Kaoru to face Hikaru. "Should stop poking into other people's business."
"Whatever. Can we talk about something else, now?" he seemed a bit bored and irritated.
"Like what?" I was little wary of what he might have in mind.
He shrugged. "Video games,…etcetera..." He surprised me. I couldn't figure out what to say. In seeing my expression he decided himself." How about we start with games?"
For a little while, we talked about video games. As it turned out, they played many of the ones I did. Then we switched gears and started developing a plan.
The twins let out a few terrified yelps of pain. Tamaki rushed over to our little corner after he heard the twins while he was walking by. He saw blood oozing into a puddle under each of the twins still bodies. They were lying on their stomachs, each with a hand reached toward his brother. Their eyelids covered their amber, hazel eyes. I sat casually on the couch picking dried blood from under my fingernails.
Tamaki stood there horrified and scared. It looked like he wanted to say something, but his words seemed to stick in his throat.
"Looks like you lost your 'brotherly love package.' Such a shame. They were really good at annoying the shit out of me." I said sarcastically. "Why'd I kill 'em you ask? Well, I'll tell you why. They insulted me several times and butted into my personal life. So why? Because they made me angry, that's why." I explained rather calmly. Tamaki's expression grew more horrified and he drained of color.
"Oh! One more thing," I said happily. I took out my phone and snapped a picture of him. It would be a shame not to preserve that priceless expression. "Thanks! That's all I needed! You two can get up now."
The twins got up and stretched. "Alright Kuro, let's see the picture." I showed them the image of Tamaki's expression. The twins burst out laughing and I joined them.
"How could you?! What was the point of that cruel and unusual joke?!" Tamaki was quite upset. He had tears streaming from his eyes.
"To see your expression, duh," I replied to him like it was obvious.
"You're a great actor, Kuro!" Kaoru complimented me.
"Well, it's not like I don't lack experience. And you two weren't too shabby either."
"It doesn't exactly take talent to fool milord," Hikaru commented. The three of us laughed again. Tamaki went to his corner of woe, and a dark cloud seemed to form around him.
"You know what? I think I like working with you two. We seem to make a good team." I offered out both of my fists for both the brothers to bump.
"We should collaborate again soon. Do you have any plans this weekend?" The twins asked me.
"I do actually. Shou asked me for a rematch at the skate park. But that should only take up one day."
"OK. I guess when can discuss it later. Oh! And send us that picture too!" the twins told me (we had exchanged phone numbers earlier while we were planning).
I gave them a nod and waved goodbye. I saw Tamaki looking at me and I smirked. He quickly turned his gaze away. I walked to the door to meet up with Yuki. Kyoya made it there before her.
"Kohaku, we need to discuss tomorrow. I have closed the club to guests so that all of us may talk. We will discuss how things went, and come up with an outcome. We will see you tomorrow at the regular club time. Have a good evening." He explained all of that and walked away without giving me a chance to respond.
Once Yuki showed up at the door, we left. I told her all about what the twins and I did to Tamaki. She seemed both disturbed and amused.
"Kyoya, that was a very bad idea. How could you consent to put those three together?!" Tamaki had gotten out of his corner after Kuro had left.
"It was part of the contract. Plus it might have actually changed her mind," Kyoya told him.
"You think it changed her mind?" Tamaki perked up a bit.
"Well yes, considering she didn't want to have anything to do with our twins before."
"True, she seemed quite fed up with us before today," Kaoru said on one side of Tamaki. He jumped.
"I'm glad we were the ones to change her mind," Hikaru said on the other side of Tamaki. Tamaki jumped again.
"Now we're the best of friends!" Both the twins said as they grinned at Tamaki. He looked utterly terrified as he looked back and forth at both of them.
The twins noticed this. They made eye contact and their grins widened. At the same time they whispered "boo" into Tamaki's ears. He paled and froze. Then he fell backwards as he fainted. The Hitachiins snickered.
"Well, once our king reawakens, we need to discuss Miss Kurosawa," Kyoya told the other club members.
Was it really over all ready? It seemed to happen so quickly. Yet I feel like I learned so much. I deeply hate to admit it, but that club isn't at all what I expected. I thought they'd all be narcissistic idiots.
How could I face them the next day? My pride was in danger. I wouldn't be able to forget my misconception. They'd make sure of that. Plus I was now doomed to be a guest of the club.
It made my head hurt. I wanted to punch something, someone. But I was on my way home. There was nothing for me to punch. Then I noticed a pebble on the sidewalk. It would have to do. I hit the pebble with the toe of my shoe. It went flying through the air. My gaze remained downward.
"Ow!" I heard a voice in front of me. My head snapped up. My eyes locked on the source of the exclamation. I immediately recognized the guy clasping his forehead. His slightly shaggy brown hair fell over his face, as it was cast downward.
"Shou?! Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! I didn't see you there! Are you okay?!" I rushed up to him.
"Kuro? What are you doing here?" He asked instead of answering me.
"I'm on my way home. But nevermind that, are you okay?!" I asked him again.
"I'll be fine. It won't leave more than a bruise."
"Are you sure? It's my fault, you know."
"Kuro, really. I'm fine. I'm actually more concerned about you. What made you want to kick a rock in the first place?" He looked up at me with his brown eyes.
"I'm just a little on the frustrated side," I admitted.
"Why?" The concern was clear in his voice.
"It's kind of a long story. I'd rather not tell it right now."
"Oh. Okay."
"So, where were you headed when I accidentally kicked a pebble in your face?"
"I was on my way to work."
"At the supermarket, right?" he nodded. "I hope I didn't make you late! I can come with you to explain if you want!"
"That's not necessary. My boss is very understanding. Besides, I do have evidence." He pointed to his forehead. A bruise was beginning to bloom through the irritated red spot.
"I feel awful! Is there any way I can make it up to you?"
"Hey, it's all right. Skating with me on Saturday will be enough."
"All right…if you're sure…"
"Kuro, seriously, I'm fine. Now go home. I'll see you Saturday. K?"
"O.K. But if you get a concussion, I'm paying for your medical bills in full."
"You rich people." He shakes his head. "See you later, Kuro!" He waves goodbye to me as he starts off again. I head towards home once again.
Well, well, well. Kuro's got quite the dilemma. So, I should make a bit of an apology. I'm so freaking sorry that this chapter took so long! I've just been so busy with school and other activities. BUT, I do have good news. I hope. I've got ideas for some spin-off material. That includes short stories, what-if situations, glimpses into the past and future, and various others. I also have a poll up on my profile! I urge you to go cast your vote! In worse news, I created a forum. That in itself is not the problem. The problem is that I can't seem to get it to work for anyone but me. If anyone knows how to work forums well, please PM me! Also, if you want to keep up with all that I'm working on, check my profile regularly. I put up updates near the bottom. Thanks for continuing to read! Please leave your thoughts and constructive criticism in the review box! ^^