Fourth chapter and all is well. This chapter deals with a turn in the plot. Things will start to pass by in a more open time frame after the next chapter. Some things will be revealed in this and the next chapter that show why Keiku is the way she is. Not sure how deep I want to go with it but I may have to change the rating to M if I go to far.
The pairing are starting to become somewhat clearer. And maybe a small harem to be if it fits into my story. It will take awhile to form them though. I want it to be realistic enough to a real relationship. And as before please Review and Comment after reading, I really want to know if I kept the characters in... well character.
I started the story of just the same as the manga and worked in some key moments. I will be basing this entire story on the manga and, after some talk with a reviewer, some of the anime. Really I'm only using a character or two from it that do not appear in the manga. Hopefully I can integrate them into the story with little to no problems.
Disclaimer: I do not own my any means Love Hina or any of the characters I am using other then my own created ones (If there are going to be any at all).
And as always please review and tell me what you think. Let your voice be heard ( in a manner of speaking that is ). Tell me what you liked and what you didn't. It all helps in the long run. Helping me to write better stories and learn from my mistakes, and letting me write better stories for you to read. Win win in the end.
A Different Start
Chapter Four: Mistaken Identity
Keiku was finally glade to be able to stretch without someone there to watch her. Five days of Laying around getting over a fever can do that to a person. Still can't believe I got sick from running about when I first got here she thinks. Looking back it was all kinda funny.
Walking out of her room Keiku heads to the kitchen for something to eat. Finding it void of people she begins to raid the fridge. After eating something light Keiku heads back to her room to finish unpacking. Even after three days of living here Keiku has yet to unpack everything she brought with her. Pulling out study books and person items she lays them out on the floor to she what she has left.
Advanced math, Biology, English lit, several novels, her small black bag, and her green lock book. Picking up the green book Keiku smiles at the memories it brings. Back when she was happy being herself with friends. Reality hits and Keiku loses her smile. Placing the book on the near table she moves on to the small bag. Grabbing it she stands walking over to the dresser and puts it in the top drawer.
After placing all the books in her desk Keiku finds herself with nothing to do. Thinking for a moment she heads down to the main hall and picks the phone up. Dialing a number she waits for the answer of the other line. "Hey it's Keiku," she says to the person on the phone. "Yeah I got here ok," she says. Smiling she leans against the wall,"I was wondering if you were free today?"
"No nothing like that," she says shaking her head,"I just haven't seen you in awhile is all. Yeah Shirai can come too. Is here there?" After a pause Keiku laughs,"Yes Shirai I am ok. So you up for a night on the town." Shaking her head again Keiku's smile grows,"You know what I mean. So yeah meet you at the train station later? Cool see you then."
Hanging up Keiku head back up to her room. Grabbing something to change into she heads for the hot spring for a quick dip. After washing she throws on a pair of tight blue jeans and a just fitting T-shirt she grabs a hat from her room before leaving Hinata sou for the evening.
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Kitsune couldn't believe what she had just seen. Talking on the phone to what she guessed was a boy. Asking if they were free and got him to go out tonight with her. Dressing in an outfit that was the best she had seen the girl wear. And laughing and smiling the whole time.
"Was that her Boyfriend?" Kitsune wondered aloud still surprised at what she had just seen,"This inquires further investigation." Smiling that all to familiar fox smile Kitsune proceeds to Keiku's room. Searching for anything that may lead her to the reason behind her behavior Kitsune covers every inch of the room. Stopping at the familiar green book she stares at it for a moment before picking it up.
Pulling the simple lock open and flipping through the pages Kitsune smiles. There all phone booth pictures of herself she thinks almost laughing. "Why would anyone take pictures of themselves with no one else in them," she wonders still flipping the pages.
"It's almost sa...," she stops looking at the current phone. Keiku with long flowing brown hair was kissing the cheek of a brown headed boy with small framed glasses. Smiling like an idiot the boy had his eyes closed. "And who is this?" Kitsune asks no one,"Could this be the boyfriend I heard on the phone."
Turning to the next page she finds another one of them cheek to cheek smiling. Kitsune finds three more with them together, and a fourth with a second boy. "Well well little miss shy has a boyfriend," Kitsune says getting that evil glint in her eye. Putting the book back and leaving the room Kitsune thinks on what to do with her new bit of information. Holding onto it until the right time would be the best use for it she thinks half hoping the right time would come real soon.
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Naru was thankful for the early leave today. Pulling an all nighter and still not getting much done had completely drained her. Stepping off the train Naru stretches her muscles. "A nice bath in the hot springs will do me wonders," she says to herself. Walking out of the train station Naru come to a stop staring at a couple not to far away. Is that... Keiku she wonders watching the pair.
Standing next to Keiku was a boy at least 6 inches taller then her. Small framed glasses rest on the bridge of his nose his light brown hair tied back into a small ponytail. Wearing light khaki shorts and a lose blue T-shirt he looks like the typical college student. Suddenly he reaches up and wraps his arm around her shoulder. "Come on Keiku show me around this new town of yours," he says pulling Keiku closer.
"Haitani it's not my town," she says with a laugh,"and stop that. You know I'm ticklish there." What the hell is this Naru thinks watching the pair proceed down the street so open and forward out in public. Naru follows, a side effect from being around Kitsune to long, and takes mental notes. Along their walk Keiku points out several places to Haitani the whole time never braking their close embrace.
"He must be her boyfriend coming to see her," she says aloud her common sense kicking in. "Wait why am I following them?" she questions herself,"Kitsune's been rubbing off on me to much." Turning away Naru leaves the couple to themselves. Arriving in the late afternoon Naru drops her bag off in her room and heads into the kitchen for a light snack.
"Hey Kitsune," she says spotting the ashen blond sitting at the table," Is Keiku back from her day out?" "How did you know she was out," Kitsune says taking a sip of her sake. "I saw her with her boyfriend walking around town," she says pulling an apple out. Turning around Naru flinches as Kitsune jumps up beside her. "Did you say boyfriend?" she almost yells. Nodding Naru finds herself being pulled up the stairs. Walking right into Keiku's room Kitsune grabs a book on the table.
Flipping the pages she turns it to Naru,"Is this the guy she was with?" "Yeah that's him," she says looking at the pictures. "I Knew it!" Kitsune yells snapping her fingers," I over heard a phone call with her and this guy. Smiling and laughing, talking about 'having a night out' with him You don't think she'll bring him back here do you?" "Oh hell she better not bring him her!" Naru says through clenched teeth a fire in her eyes.
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Keiku sits next to Haitani and Shirai watching the latest horror movie. How they always managed to get her to go in was beyond her. She knew why they did it just not how. When ever something jumped out or screamed bloody murder she would jump and latch onto the nearest thing. The fact that Haitani's or Shirai's arm was right there was just by chance.
At least that's what they always said to her when asked. She knew it was all planned but every time. She just loved the two of them to much to be mad for more then a second. After all they were her only friends that still talked to her after everything. She truly cherished them above all others.
Walking out of the movie holding both their arms Keiku was just relieved at having some fun for once. "So were to next guys?" she asks smiling her golden smile at them. "Sorry Keiku but I have to leave," Shirai says adjusting his glasses,"I have a big mock test coming up and I really need to study." Keiku nods her understanding and hugs him wishing him the best on his test. Haitani just nods saying he'll see him later.
Keiku turns to Haitani losing some of her smile,"I'm sure you have some studying to do to. Sorry to keep you out this late." "Nonsense," Haitani says giving her a thumbs up,"I got all the free time in the world right now. Just finished a exam test and passed." "That's great Haitani!" Keiku says her former smile returning.
She jumps up hugging him tightly,"I always knew you'd get in eventually. We have to go out and celebrate this tonight." "Ok ok just loosen up a bit will you, I can't breath,"Haitani says smiling from Keiku's own energy. Letting go and apologizing to him they both head off in search of the nearest bar.
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Practice was something the resident swordswoman took very seriously. Without practice her skills would deteriorate and she would never be ready to take her place as the head of her families Dojo. But for some reason her thought today would drift to the new resident of Hinata sou. Keiku Urashima was by no means the brightest or strongest person Motoko had ever know.
She was weak, clumsy, and never really talked to anyone at the house that much. For the three days she has been there she may have said five words at one time to any of them, not including the time she confessed to Motoko during her fever. Except to Haruka she was very shy and closed out.
She didn't even take bathes when everyone else did, waiting until later in the night to do so. So why did Motoko think about her more and more. That was the very thought that bothered her this evening while practicing on the roof. Clearly she was not some one to admire or look up to she thought midway into her 3000 sword strikes training.
Do I feel something for her? No that can not be it. Then what is it? She's weak and frail, not able to stand up for herself or even to protect herself. At that last thought Motoko froze mid swing. "Do I feel the need to protect her?" she wondered aloud surprised at the sudden realization.
Could it really be something so simple she thinks standing motionless atop the roof lost in her own thoughts. Shaking her head freeing her mind Motoko raises the sword once again ready to finish her training. She was a warrior dedicated to her path and nothing would stop her from reaching it.
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After their fifth round of beer both Keiku and Haitani were well on their way to being drunk. Both were happy and laughing for no other reason then to laugh. "So Haitani just how did you get in anyway," Keiku says gently swaying. "Well it all just kinda hit me when I was taking the exam," he says taking another gulp of his beer,"I remembered all the study groups we had and just like that I knew all the answers."
Keiku giggles to herself,"So thinking about me helped you pass your test." Haitani blushes slightly,"That's not what I was saying. I said the groups, groups remember." Keiku nods smiling at his blush,"yeah I remember. Just had to tease you a little for the movie earlier." "Yeah yeah I get it," he says shaking his head,"Still can't believe I fell for you like that. And the shock after I found out you were... well you."
They both laugh at their own memories of their first meeting and the following weeks. "I've always wondered what it was that you liked about me so much anyway," Keiku asks between small bouts of laughter. "It was a few things actually," Haitani says his blush still present,"Your carefree smile, your bright brown eye, and your long hair... I... um... that is... Sorry."
Silence filled the space between them Keiku touching the cut of her hair. "Yeah I liked my long hair too," she says breaking the silence,"but thats in the past so no crying over it ok." Haitani nods trying to smile for her. "I need to be going. It's getting late and I have to get somethings finished for my transfer to the preparation school," she says standing only to wobble and fall back down.
"I'll walk you home," Haitani says standing and helping her up,"it's getting dark and you can barely walk." Keiku only nods feeling the world spinning around her. After paying Haitani walks her outside and starts down the road. "Keiku," he begins softly,"Are you really doing well at this new place of yours?" "Yeah," she says half heartedly,"the girls are really nice to me. I get to take a bath in a hot spring every night. And I get to eat really good food too."
"Ok I was just checking," Haitani says dropping the subject. The rest of the trip was quiet except for the random comment Keiku would say. Reaching the top of the steps to Hinata sou Haitani looks over the building. "Damn just your kinda luck to get to live in an all girls dorm," he says trying to gt a laugh from her.
"Yeah just my luck," she says half laughing. Standing Keiku up he pats her head,"You gonna be able to make it from here." "Yeah I'll be fine," she says smiling at the contact. Why does he always do that she thinks as Haitani turns to leave. Without thinking Keiku reaches out and grabs his arm. He turn to her with a confused look. She pulls to him wrapping her arms around him.
Burying her head in his chest Keiku starts to shake. "Thank you Haitani," she says between soft sobs,"Thank you for being there after so many others weren't" Haitani just hugs her back She's still in a bad place. After a moment Keiku pulls away and looks up at him her glasses slightly falling off to the side.
Quickly she moves forward and kisses him on the cheek causing him to burst red all over. "That's my thank you gift," she says letting go. Turning to run off Keiku shuts the door to a stunned Haitani.
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Making it to her room without encountering anyone else was a lucky break for her. She didn't want them to she her red face and start asking questions. Did I really just do that she thought amazed at her own actions. "Really want to take a bath right now," she says grabbing a change of clothes.
Slipping out of the ones she was wearing she heads off into the bath. Feeing the warm water surround her Keiku listens to the night life sing their songs. "This is really peaceful," she says leaning against a nearby rock. "Thought we'd find ya here," a voice says from the door way. Keiku turns her head to see Kitsune and Naru entering the hot spring.
No not now she thinks unable to make her body move. The relaxing water around her and the beer still flowing through her system was to much for her to fight. "Hi," she says hoping they wouldn't be in a talking mood. "So who was that at the door," Kitsune asks drilling to the point faster then expected. "Ah... he was just a friend," she says,"we were just walking around town today."
Ah ha she's been drinking. that should make things easier for me she thinks a devilish smile on her face. "Well you seemed really close to him for just being friends," the blond continues,"Sure there's not something more?" "No, just friends," she says thankful they were only asking about Haitani. "So what's his name," she asks a sly smile on her face.
"Haitani Masayuki," she says falling back into a relaxed feeling. There just curious about Haitani is all she thinks making a small prayer of thanks to Kami for this. She did feel good just talking to them for once. And not having to hide anything when they talked was good for her heart too. "Is he your boyfriend?" Kitsune asks just as Keiku seemed to relax around them.
"No I don't like bo... Wait WHAT!?" Keiku says shooting up from her position against the rock. "I was just asking if he was your boyfriend is all," Kitsune ask acting innocent. "W-What would give you that i-idea," she stammers out her sense still not at 100%.
"Well I saw you kiss him goodbye when you came back," she says," and Naru saw you two earlier holding onto each other walking down the street." What were they trying to get at Keiku wondered with a growing worry. 'No he's not my boyfriend," she says worried at saying to much,"just a really good friend." "Then why is he in so many pictures with you,"Naru says speaking for the first time sense she entered the bath.
"What pictures... you went into my room!?" Keiku says alarms going off in her mind,"You went through my personal things." Tears started to form in her eyes as she back away from them. They went into my room looking for something and found my book she thought shock being first of many emotions running through her right now.
"Well I was looking for you and went in to see if you were there," Kitsune says again acting innocent,"I saw the little book on the table and found the pictures in it." "Why were you looking around in there if you saw I wasn't around," Keiku says through falling tears.
"Hey look it's ok girl," Kitsune says somewhat puzzled at Keiku's reaction,"It's not like I was in there looking for anything in particular. Just happened to see the book and opened it." Keiku shakes her head,"But that was personal to me. Something special that only I had," she says still crying,"You had no right to look through it." Oh god she know everything now. She's just pulling me along now until I break down she thinks unable to stop her shaking.
"Keiku are you ok," Naru says moving closer ti her,"It's not that big of a deal is ti." Keiku steps away from her,"You don't understand! She knows and she's just playing with me!" "I'm tired of being played with and hurt by people! I just want to be happy and... and...," she says to the shocked Kitsune and Naru.
Stopping mid sentence Keiku feels dizzy and everything starts to go black. Falling into the water Naru and Kitsune rush to her. "She fainted," Kitsune says pulling her, with Naru's help, to the edge of the water. Quickly drying her off and dressing her they both move her to her room to rest.
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"Geez why do you think she freaked back there," Kitsune says looking down at the sleeping girl,"I mean it was just some pictures." "I don't think they were just pictures to her,"Naru says motioning to Keiku,"but until she wakes up your guess is as good as mine."
Picking up the book Kitsune starts flipping through it,"just pictures of her or pictures of her and that Haitani boy. I don't even see what the big... Oh my." Naru looks up at her confused at her shocked expression. "What is it Kitsune," Naru asks moving over to her.
Looking down at the book Naru stairs at it in shock. There was Keiku with her long hair holding onto a tall dark haired girl. Both were smiling in the picture. Then Naru saw the other pictures on the pages. Keiku and the same girl Holding hands, or hugging, or leaning on each other.
Turning the page both girls gasp at the next pictures. Keiku and the unknown girl kissing each other. Several pictures of them sharing a kiss or one kissing the other. "Does this mean what I think it means?" Naru says still shocked. Kitsune just nods unable to find the words to answer her. They both look over to the motionless girl still off in dream world.
"Well that explains why she was freaking out in the hot spring," Kitsune finally says breaking the awkward silence. "OH MY GOD!" Naru says her face changing from shock to cold anger,"She saw us naked!" "That is true," Kitsune says,"But I don't think she was trying to look AT us. She did take her bath later then us last night so we didn't see her."
Naru, still angry, grabs the book,"Do you really think she is trying to stay away from us. She saw me naked when she first got here. And then the both of us not to long ago today before she fainted," she says holding onto her temper. "Well I'm sure she had some reason to not tell us right away. I'm sure not even Haruka knows yet," Kitsune says trying to calm her friend," she would have told us if she knew."
Naru stays silent glaring at the sleeping Keiku. She saw me naked she thought over all the other thinks in her head. "Well she can't stay here," Naru says breaking her mental anger,"young children live here and she is too perverted to be around them." Kitsune sighs knowing that once Naru is like this not much will change her mind. "Lets just wait until she wakes up and tells us why she was hiding this from us," she says hoping Naru will calm down more by then. Kitsune knows the poor girl will have a lot of troubles in the near future.
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Slowly opening her eyes Keiku looks up at her ceiling. "Shes awake," She hears a voice say. Moments later Kitsune appears in front of her. "Hey there shugga," she says smiling,"Ya been out for about an hour." "What happened," she asks sitting up,"we were in the hot spring..."
She stops in mid sentence all the memories of before flooding back in. Tears silently falls as she drops her head. She knows and she'll tell everyone else the thought rang through her head. She was finally starting to feel like part of the house. And now she will have to leave. "I'll leave," she says hollow inside,"Just don't tell anyone else about me please."
"What's this talk about leaving," Kitsune asks leaning back,"I never said you had to did I" Keiku looks up at her with surprised tear stained eyes. "But I'm different," she says her voice filled with pain,"I'm...strange and perverted." Kitsune leans over to her and wraps her up in a hug,"Do you really feel strange and perverted. Or do other people see you as that?"
Keiku closes her eyes gripping Kitsune,"I'm sorry I'm different. I'm sorry I'm strange. Please I don't want to be thrown out again like before." Kitsune just sits there holding her trying her best to comfort her. After several minutes Kitsune pulls Keiku into a sitting position,"Why don't you tell me what happened before." After wiping her eyes Keiku takes a few deep breaths and begins her story.
End chapter Four
AN:And the fourth chapter is up. Again tell me if I left anything out.
So the truth is out and Kitsune, Naru, and Haruka are the only ones. I don't want Naru to be the Lesbian hater that she tends to be in other fem Keitaro stories. She may have a hard time to cope with it but she will not be that kinda character. I think it is too far out of her character to hate someone for something like that.
I added the fact that Haitani liked Keiku when he first met her after a real life incident. I actually fell for a friend of mine when I got into high school. She turned out to be a lesbian and thought it was kinda cute and funny that I had fallen for her. We ended up being really good friends, though she teased me about it for the next three years. I just liked it as a side story idea and added it to the the plot. Plus it makes things more interesting for the whole Love Hina group. Just my own kinda self placement in my own story. But believe me I would never put myself or my character in this story, it just wouldn't fit.
I would still like to know anyones favorite pairings if you the reader would like to tell. If enough people spill I might just make it a reality in my story. Just a little reader involvement on my part. I find that readers tend to grow more attached to stories they had a help in shaping. Plus I love hearing about all the odd couple in the series. Anything goes not just the main pairings. Any character is up for pairings. Just nothing to over the top.
Till next time (^^)