I had a PM asking about why there aren't any scenes in class, yet, so I thought I would explain it to all of you.
In one of the chapters, Halley says she will be starting school NEXT WEEK. She arrived there on Wednesday, and two days have passed, meaning that it is still Friday. If there are any more questions, feel free to ask!
NOTE: I am aware that they only went to Okinawa once in the anime, but it's not like the characters don't live their lives in between episodes, right?
NOTE 2: I used a Japanese word in this chapter because I thought it was kinda needed. It wouldn't make sense if it was in English. Don't worry, I won't do this too often, and I have a definition right here:
(okoru) - Always translated in dictionaries as "get angry" or "get mad."
Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club. There would have been romance by now and I would have been rolling in money instead of typing a story on FF.
Billionare by Travie McCoy
"I wanna be a billionaire so fucking bad.
Buy all of the things I never had.
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine.
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen.
Oh everytime I close my eyes I see my name in shining lights.
Yeah a different city every night oh I swear the world better prepare for when i'm a billionaire."
Chapter 11:
"You know what episode we're in?" Kyouya speculated. "Which one?"
"I can't just tell you! That would ruin the episode. We aren't even in one, right now, anyway." Halley was still smiling. She had deduced that they were before episode 12. This was the episode that Honey was forbidden from eating sweets. She frowned as she remembered how upset Honey was, and made a note to herself to be more kind to him later.
"Wait, what?" Kyouya uttered. He was confused. How can you be in an anime but not in one at the same time?
"Alright, I'll dumb it down for you, Kyouya." He frowned at this. "Well, like lots of shows, there are days that are in between episodes that don't really matter. My guess is that the next episode will occur sometime soon."
"Alright, then. Will you at least tell me what happens?"
Halley scoffed. "I wouldn't tell you even if you paid me. You'll know we're in an episode, though, when you see me smiling for no reason like an idiot."
Kyouya raised an eyebrow. "Okay."
"If that's it, I'm going to get ready for the trip." Halley informed as she walked towards the exit.
"What trip?" Kyouya asked.
When she heard this question, she abruptly stopped and turned around, revealing her smirk. "To your house in Okinawa, of course. You should expect the Host Club to make decisions without your consent, you know. Oh, and don't invite any customers."
9:00 THAT NIGHT...
"Did I ever mention how much I love private jets?" Halley yawned.
The Host club and Halley were aboard the Ootori's private jet, which was en route to Okinawa. Kyouya sat in the front row next to Tamaki, who had insisted on sitting next to Haruhi, while Mori and Honey sat in the row directly behind them. Honey, Usa-Chan in hand, was in his bright blue footed pajamas and taking a nap while leaning on Mori. The following row revealed the twins. Kaoru was looking out the window while Hikaru was listening to his IPod with his eye lids closed. The final occupied row had Halley and Haruhi, who was still under the guise of a male. She had a black hoodie and jeans on, while Halley had chosen to wear grey sweats. It was not very appealing, but she didn't care.
"No," Haruhi replied. "But who doesn't?" They both smiled softly at each other.
"True." The truth was that Okinawa wasn't that far away, but the boys, being the "Rich bastards" they were, insisted on a private jet. (By the boys, I mean Tamaki, Honey, and the twins.)
"I'm happy that you decided on Ouran, by the way. When are your parents supposed to come to Japan?" Haruhi wondered.
Halley broke eye contact. "Well—"
"She doesn't know." Kaoru interrupted. He had turned around from his seat and was eavesdropping the whole time.
Haruhi frowned. "No, really, Kaoru, it's okay for you to listen to our conversations." Her voice was even, and overflowing with sarcasm. "How do you know that, anyway?"
"She lives with me. Duh?" Kaoru retorted. His nonchalant attitude made this lie a lot more believable.
Halley looked at Kaoru, silently thanking him. Kaoru merely nodded and then turned his head around to gaze out the window again.
INSIDE THE OOTORI BEACH HOUSE...
Everyone was assigned rooms, and Kyouya, Tamaki, Honey, and Mori had retreated to them for the night. Halley, Haruhi, and the twins were all in the twins' room, deep in conversation.
"HA!" Halley yelled. "I knew that I was right about your taste in music, Hikaru!" The twins were sitting on their beds, while the girls were on the couches close by. "Look at this, Haruhi: Simple Plan, Rage Against the Machine, the Offspring! Score: Halley: 1, Hikaru 0!"
Hikaru frowned, having no choice but to admit defeat. He then sat up straight and pointed his finger at the girl. He avowed, in a serious voice, "You may have won the battle, but you haven't won the war!"
Halley and Haruhi rolled their eyes. "Seriously, Hikaru," Haruhi sighed. "How many times has that line been said?"
"Way too much," Kaoru replied. Halley agreed.
"That's because that line is awesome!" Hikaru argued, frowning.
"Whatever you say, Okoru-kun." Haruhi teased.
Hikaru was confused by this, but he blushed anyway. "What?"
"Your music is too angry, don't you think?" They exchanged playful banter with each other for a few minutes.
Halley got up and signaled Kaoru to the door. He got the message, and they both snuck away, closing the door behind them.
"Why did I just sneak away from my own room?" Kaoru wondered aloud.
"Because I thought they needed to be alone for a while." Halley reasoned. "We weren't even in the conversation, anyway. Let's talk in my room." Her room, conveniently enough, was the one across the hall. They entered and closed the door behind them.
"Can I ask you a question?" Kaoru wondered.
"Yeah, sure." Halley was sitting next to Kaoru on the couch.
"Does Hikaru wind up with Haruhi?"
There was silence. Halley opened her mouth to respond, and then closed it abruptly. She looked at the floor, and then turned to Kaoru.
"I know I said I don't want to alter the timeline, but I'll tell you anyway, because I trust you. You cannot tell anybody, obviously." Kaoru nodded slowly, with a serious expression.
Halley sighed. "Well, no, he does not. I'm not sure, but I think they date for a while during the manga. However, after talking with Kyouya—"
"You talked with Kyouya? Like an actual conversation?" Kaoru was appalled. "After kicking him in the balls?"
Halley was slightly annoyed. "Yes, Kaoru. He was curious about what was going to happen in the future, and we decided that we're right before episode 12 of the anime." She then had a sad expression, feeling bad that Honey would be in pain, soon.
"You're pretty upset over him not getting together with her. What, did you like the pairing?" Kaoru teased.
"Shut up!" Halley yelled while blushing. She grabbed one of her pillows and threw it at his face.
"Okay, Okay, I'll stop. But, wait, they dated in the manga? That's so weird!"
"Yeah, I know, but I haven't read that part yet, so I don't know how he did it. They don't date in the anime, but you had put them on a 'date,'"
Kaoru sighed. "So, who does Haruhi wind up with?"
"She winds up with Tamaki in the manga. It's an open ending in the anime, but I think it's sort of implied that she'll choose him."
"So, he has a chance?" Kaoru theorized.
"Yeah, I guess. But don't let that change your actions from everything you did in the anime."
"Alright. I'll try." Kaoru agreed, enthusiastic. "Hey, am I awesome in the anime?"
Halley smirked. "Oh, yeah. Pretty epic, if you ask me."
Kaoru laughed.
"But then again, it depends on the fan girl, like it does here. You wouldn't believe how many girls dream about being paired up with Kyouya or Mori!" She laughed.
Kaoru's mouth dropped open. "What?"
She shrugged it off. "What can I say? Kyouya's one of the bad guys. Every girl has a fantasy of being the one girl who can change a mean guy's whole outlook on things. And as for Mori, even I have a soft spot for the guy. He's the silent and mysterious one, you know?" I probably shouldn't have said that much, Halley thought afterwards. These are his friends, after all.
Needless to say, Kaoru was kind of creeped out, but he still listened to Halley's explanation.
"It really is weirder than here, though. I can understand a real guy being stalked by girls with crushes, but the fan girls in my world are idolizing a drawing. A fictional character."
The two of them shivered. "How about everyone else?"
Halley thought for a moment. "Well, Haruhi's a girl, so I'm skipping her. Honey is like a perfect little brother, so not many people would like to be paired up with them. They only want to give him a hug and play with him, you know?"
"I get that." Kaoru nodded.
"Yeah." Halley said.
"So?" Kaoru addressed, impatient.
"So what?" Halley feigned innocence.
"How about me and Hikaru?"
"Oh, fine, you caught me. I told you about everyone else, anyway. If you blackmail me with this, I will hunt you down and kill you." She glared at him, and then moved on when she saw his intimidated expression. "I think you guys have the most fans of all. There are many girls who wouldn't mind being paired with the understanding, mature Kaoru, or the emotional, caring Hikaru. And, honestly, you guys are my favorites. Don't ask why, 'cause I don't know."
Kaoru had a content smug, and then added, "You did kinda freeze when you first saw us. You couldn't move when we went close to you, at first, either. I should've known."
Halley blushed. "Shut up!" She laughed.
"Hey, wait," Kaoru stopped her. "If we're your favorites, then why don't you like the twincest?"
Halley faked a gag. "That's nasty. But, just so you know, there are way too many people who think you and Hikaru should be together for real in real life." She and Kaoru shuddered. "Not cool."
"Alright, I've had enough. I'm going to bed. Bye!" Kaoru got up and left, waving at Halley, who said good-bye as well.
