Wedding time!
WARNING- This could count as an 'M' chapter. You'll see why. XD It gets a little... hot. I left out a lot from that bit, so as to stop people from complaining too much :3
I own nothing but my OCs.
O- Go on YouTube and get number one (The Dancer – Elliot Minor) ready. It's used within the chapter. Have it ready to play when you see 'Number One' within the chapter. Pleeaase. It makes it so much better XD
There won't be an ending AN, or a beginning one next chapter. This might be short, as might the next one, but they're important, climax-y chapters :P so I'll tell you now, be ready to play number two (I believe – Elliot Minor) at the beginning of the next chapter.
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"What are you doing?"
Rose jolted at the sudden question, and froze in place, fingers hovering over the ivory white keys motionlessly. Hikaru ambled across the room easily, standing behind her and glancing at the somewhat blank manuscript paper. His head seemed to linger directly over hers, and she swallowed slightly.
"Writing." She responded quite meekly, shyly withdrawing her arms from the piano and folding them, tilting her head downwards.
"Hm... I don't suppose you'll show me what you've got so far, would you?" she could feel him grin, and she shrugged slightly.
"No... I don't feel up to doing anything like that right now." She mumbled, truthfully, and he frowned, pulling her piano stool around so she was facing him.
"I noticed. Who you looked at when you said it, that is." He smiled slightly, and she nodded, folding herself up on the stool.
"I hoped you would." She returned his small smile, and shuffled along so he could sit with her on the stool.
"How many hotels have a piano in the bar?" He mused, glancing around. "They're very popular- I wonder why?"
"So insomniacs like me have something to do?" she replied, letting herself submit to the brief touches she was getting as their clothes brushed each other, the small bursts of warmth.
"So that's why you're up on your wedding night... I thought you might have lost track of time." He chuckled, and she shifted uncomfortably. "I hope all goes well tomorrow. Well, I don't, but for your sake I do. Does that make sense?"
"Somewhat." She giggled, before violently stopping herself. "Are you coming? Tomorrow, I mean."
"No." He replied quite stiffly. "The groom wouldn't approve."
"I suppose." Rose shrugged a little, unconsciously moving closer as she placed her hands on the stool, gripping the edge. "I... I'm sorry..."
"I've already figured that there's something big forcing you." The elder of the Hitachiin twins slumped, glancing across. "No idea what, but it's something. I don't blame you. Not anymore, at least. Not since the ball." She nodded.
"There is, but... I-I'm not able to say. If I do, it'll..." she bit her lip, looking away quickly. "I can't."
"I figured." His hand closed over hers, and she pulled it away jumping to her feet abruptly.
"I-I'm getting married in a matter of hours Hikaru... which is..." She mumbled nervously, and he looked down as she paused, chewing her lip.
"I know. I know."
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"Are you sure about this?"
"Certain. It's worth the risk, it's for the host club family's sake – and I know you treasure that more than anyone. We have to help her."
"I know that! It's just a stupidly large risk, if I'm found out, my father will disown me. If she's found out, not only will Lilly be killed, but so will she!"
"And the fact that she came to you, asking, doesn't show that she is willing to take that chance?!"
"I just don't know!"
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"Which is why I want to spend tonight with you." She continued, moving closer to him cautiously. Hikaru's gaze shot upwards, as she stood directly in front of him. "Just... one last night..." He smiled softly, and stood, entwining their fingers as their foreheads rested against the others.
"One last night." He echoed gently, connecting their lips for a brief second, before she began to lead him to the penthouse suite.
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"Tamaki, what if... tomorrow... Hikaru disrupts the wedding?"
"Then all hope is lost, mon amore."
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They lay entwined, lips meshed, all sorrow forgotten. He gripped her shirt, and she paused, before lifting it, and then continuing, much to Hikaru's surprise. This created a pattern, until hot, desperate flesh clung to the others, passionately kissing and holding the other closely.
"Are... you sure about this?" he gasped softly at one point, caressing her cheek.
"Hika-kun... I've always been sure when it comes to loving you." She breathed, letting her fingers brush his chest softly, and he shivered. He kissed her forehead repeatedly, before continuing.
A gasp of pain, a sigh of pleasure and a moan of delight, they melded together and no matter how long they spent together, they knew it would never be enough. They knew that dawn was approaching, fast, and soon, the wedding would be upon them. However, the heat and immense pleasure swelling between them was a beautiful distraction, moving all worry from their minds for one perfect moment, as they cried out in pure bliss. As they came down, sleep warning them they had so little time left, they nestled together, sharing the magnificent warmth they would now crave for the rest of their lives.
She lay in his arms, both beginning to drift into an inevitable slumber. Reaching up, she cupped his face and pressed her lips to his.
"Thank you." She whispered, eyes drooping slightly. "I love you Hika-kun... No matter what happens next."
"I love you too... I love..." and sleep finally took over them both, as they rested in the other's arms.
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Light blinded her as she felt something shake her, someone's grip on her shoulder tight. Confusion pounded through her mind, as she blearily looked up and met Tamaki's gaze.
"Fun night?"
It was all she could do to not scream.
"S-shut up!" She hissed, feeling Hikaru's sleeping form heave beside her. His arms were still wrapped around her lovingly, and skin still frighteningly warm.
"I knew you'd need help getting up. It's six- you'll want to be getting ready soon." He smiled knowingly, and she flushed pink.
"Thanks. I'll be fine now – you're a good Daddy." He beamed as he skipped out the room – obviously to tell everyone that when he went to wake her, she was wrapped up with Hikaru, with yesterdays clothes sprawled all over the floor.
Honestly, it didn't take a genius.
She rolled over to face him, his hot breath ghosting her skin. Smiling sadly, she skimmed his cheek with the tips of her fingers, before pressing her lips to his forehead.
"I love you, okay?" she smiled prettily, and carefully moved his arms from her, and slipped out from the bed. She collected her clothes silently, and padded her way to the bathroom to shower.
When she finished, dressed in some comfortable clothing, and had everything she needed to leave, she looked across at the still sleeping man. It was seven – she needed to leave.
"Goodbye Hika-kun..." she whispered, allowing herself to indulge in the sight of his pure obliviousness. "We lost."
Number ONE.
I'll tap my foot, I'll anticipate
Every second's a longer wait
And I'm just one step away
Muscles ceasing, but it'll pass in time
She left, heading for the salon where she would be pruned and curled within an inch of her life. Staring out the window of the exuberant car, she wondered if she would ever be free, ever be her own person, instead of a puppet for Alexander's personal use.
Dance for me now
Swirl yourself around
Lift off the ground
As she was dressed by the multiple servants, these thoughts continued to pound in her mind. She couldn't think. The dress was too tight, her hair was too styled, curled and clipped in every way possible, and she had too much makeup and accessories adorning her dress. She didn't feel comfortable in white.
She wasn't a virgin bride.
I've lost all hearing, it's filtered out
I focus better when there's no sound, now there's no sound!
There's no feeling, it's barely real
Illusion come reign over me, reign over me
Hikaru woke soon after she left, feeling the absence of warmth. He had watched her leave, heard her say they had lost, and it infuriated him. He had lost her. It was game over. Nothing left to do but sit and cry.
But he'd done enough of that already. He just wanted her back.
Dance for me now
Swirl yourself around
Lift off the ground, ground, ground
He leapt up, pulling his clothes over him, sending the clock frequent glances. It was ten. The wedding began at quarter past ten.
There was still time.
Dance for me now
Swirl yourself around
Lift off the ground
The church was a ten minute drive from the hotel, and a much longer walk, but the traffic was packed with paparazzi, fans, late wedding guests, and the usual people attempting to drive. It would be hours. So he ran. His heart was beating so hard it hurt, his throat was dry, and his head was still half asleep, but he wouldn't give up.
Not yet.
Dance for me now
Swirl yourself around
Lift off the ground
As she was guided down the aisle, her father's grip on her arm needlessly tight, she plastered a fake smile on her face, feeling Haruhi's presence behind her, carrying the train. The room was cold, the air thin. Alexander's awed smirk lingering in her mind, scarring it, haunting her.
Dance for me now
Swirl yourself around
Lift off the ground
He was running out of energy, he couldn't run much further, but the church was within sight. Feeling lightheaded from a lack of oxygen, he couldn't help but curse when his watch informed him the wedding was well underway. She would have been given away by now.
But there was still time.
Dance for me now
Swirl yourself around
Lift off the ground
Kyoya felt Kaoru nudge his arm violently, but he ignored it.
He couldn't – not yet. A little longer.
Lift off the ground and dance for me now
She felt her hand being forced from the enveloping grip of her father to the cold grasp of Alexander, and she couldn't help but think of the heat she felt with Hikaru the night before, causing her to blush, and the audience to simper. That's all they were. An audience. And this was her final performance.
Dance for me now
Swirl yourself around
Lift off the ground
'Almost there. I won't lose yet.' His hands forced open the chapel doors with a bang, and he stumbled forward, no breath left but the little he needed to yell.
Swirl yourself around
Lift off the ground
"STOP!"