So this is chapter five. This whole chapter is Keiku's memory or past she is telling Kitsune. I made it into her world at the moment. So no "And thats when I" kind of talking. The next chapter will be back with Keiku and Kitsune in the Hinata sou.
This chapter starts two and a half years ago from the day she walked into Hinata sou. The chapter skips time frames a couple of time. Nothing drastic just a few weeks or so to help run through the time line. I marked the parts of the story that skip with the amount it skips.
I started the story off 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.
On to the story.
A Different Start
Chapter Four: Random Memories
(Two and a half years ago)
The student of Shinju Academy class A-3 were bustling with energy. Summer vacation was just a week away and everyone was ready for it. Keiku Urashima the classes token cute girl was sitting off with her friends Haitani Masayuki and Shirai Kimiaki.
Todays topic was what to do over summer break. "Well we could always go to the beach," Haitani says nodding,"Lots of cute girls to look at." Shirai agreed as always while Keiku sighs shaking her head. "Come on Haitani," she says half smiling,"we can't always go 'babe hunting' every break." "Besides," she continues,"I have some plans already." "Would those plans include a certain dark haired class president," He says a sly smile on his face.
"H-How did you know," she asks her face burning a deep crimson. "Well you've been hanging out with her more and more," he says in an all knowing way,"and you've been studying with her almost every night." "We were studying," she says in a low voice,"most of the time." "Fine you can go and have your study date, we're going to the beach," he says looking over her,"speaking of."
"Urashima," says the class president,"are we still on for tonights study session?" Turning Keiku smile a light blush still on her cheeks. The class president wore the same school uniform. Her short cut black hair was the newest craze among the student body. And her forest green eyes were the talk of many. Smart, pretty, polite, first in class, loved by all that meet her.
And she's talking to me she thinks and spending all her free time with me too. "Of course Fukuyama-san," Keiku says nodding her head,"your help has made my grades improve with every visit." To this both Haitani and Shirai snicker. Keiku gives them a 'don't start' look which both boys ignore still laughing to themselves. "So I'll meet your after class then," the class president says smiling at Keiku.
Keiku in turn nods unable to find any words to say. After Fukuyama-san leaves Keiku turns back to her two friends. "I am going to hurt you guys later for that," she says her face an unnatural serious expression on it. Both boys just nod still laughing to themselves.
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Keiku was standing out by the gates waiting for the class president. This has become an everyday routine for her. Fukuyama-san has to finish up her after class work so she waits. Sometimes it only takes half an hour at most. Other times she can be seen waiting for two maybe three hours for her to finish.
But everyday she waits for her to come walking out the front door smiling at her. Students would sometimes talk about her behind her back. Saying she was dumb or slow in the head or even that she was like a lost dog waiting for its master. She didn't care what they said. She knew that once she saw her smile she would forget all about them.
Today Keiku was playing with her hair while waiting. She loved her long soft brown hair. It had taken her most of her life to grow it to this length. She would sit at home and brush it for hours making sure every single hair was in place. Because Fukuyama-san loved it too. "Urashima are you ready," she hears the sweet familiar voice ask.
"Yes Fukuyama-san," she says looking up small blush appearing. "How many times do I have to tell you," the call president says smiling at her,"When we're out of school you can call me Miina." "Y-Yes Miina-san," she says the blush growing. Miina just shakes her head letting out a small laugh. "So to your house then," she says taking Keiku hand and leading the way. Keiku was unable to reply falling into a kind of joyful state at the contact. Instead she just let herself to be pulled along by Miina trusting her completely.
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Keiku couldn't concentrate tonight, for obvious reasons. Miina was sitting across from her tie gone from her uniform ans the top button undone. She was quietly looking over her work. Raising her head she smiles at the blushing Keiku. "Something wrong Keiku-chan?" she asks."are you having trouble with a problem." Keiku nods,"Yes Miina-san, I could use your help."
Miina, still smiling, moves beside her looking down at her paper. Placing her hand over Keiku's Miina gently squeezes,"What can I do to help." "Well... that is I... I um...," Keiku stammers with a deep blush. Slowly Miina reaches up and strokes her cheek. "Miina-san are you sure...," she says before Miina presses her lips against hers.
Keiku's mind went blank only knowing the pleasure of Miina's soft lips. After several long moments Miina pulls back looking into Keiku's glazed eyes. "Lean back," Miina says gently pushing her to the floor. Keiku complies Laying back on the floor looking up at Miina longingly. Miina leans over her brushing a few lose strands of long hair.
"I love your long hair Keiku-chan," she says running her hand through Keiku's hair,"It's so soft and beautiful." Keiku's blush deepens as she takes Miina's hand in her own. "I love you Miina," Keiku says a single tear of joy running down her cheek. "I know Keiku-chan," Miina says moving closer,"I love you too." Closing her eyes Keiku shivers at the passionate kiss Miina starts.
Slowly Miina's hand drifts over Keiku's body. "Please," Keiku says slowly wraps her arms around Miina's neck,"I don't want to go all the way tonight." Miina's hand still roams,"But you know you do." Before Keiku could protest Miina kisses her again breaking any resolve.
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(Two weeks later)
"So Miina are you going to tell me were we're going," Keiku asks looking out the window of the train. Dressed in blue jeans and T-shirt, all Miinas choosing, Keiku was pulled along to an unknown destination. Miina, dressed in a simple blue dress, only shakes her head,"Not telling until we get there."
Keiku sits looking out the window glancing every now and then at her getting a small smile in return. Stepping off the train Keiku stares wide eyed at the amusement park in front of her. "Is this what we're doing today," Keiku says not truly believing it all. "Well I thought since it was the last day of break,"Miina says smiling at Keiku excitement,"we could go out and have fun for the day."
Together they make their way to the park waiting in line for tickets. Paying for the admission Keiku lets Miina lead the way through the park. Stopping at several rides and eating lunch the two simply walk around the park. "I had a really great time today Miina-san," Keiku says smiling at her,"It's to bad we couldn't do this more during the break."
"I know and I'm sorry about that," she says stopping at a bench,"lets rest for a bit." "You go ahead I'll be right back," Keiku says spotting something not to far off. Five or so minutes later Keiku returns with a small stuffed bear in hand. "This is for you," she says holding it out to her mentally noting the ten dollars it took to win it.
"Thank you Keiku-chan," Miina says taking the stuffed bear,"I love it." After visiting some more rides and Keiku buying more snacks they make their way to the exit. "Um Miina are you sure you want to leave now," Keiku asks looking back to the fading sun. "Yes Keiku-chan it's getting late and we have to get ready for school tomorrow," she says never slowing in her pace. "Yeah your right," she says turning away from the park. So much for the fireworks she thinks heading off to the train station.
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(Three weeks after the amusement park)
"Sorry Haitani I can't today," Keiku says apologizing,"I have to go to work later." "Your working a lot Keiku, you saving up for anything special," he asks nudging her. "Yes and no," she says laying her head on her desk,"I've been spending to much of my allowance lately so I need to save up for that. Plus a special day is coming up soon."
"Well that all and good," Haitani says dropping his normal mischievous grin,"just don't work yourself to death ok. I mean your grades are starting to fall because of it." Nodding Keiku just smiles at her friends worry. He is always so nice to me she thinks I really need to get him something for his birthday too. The day ends with Keiku telling Miina that she has to go to work again. Apologizing for not spending more time with her Keiku just gets a smile.
Nodding at her girlfriends 'ok' Keiku takes her leave. Making it to work with five minutes to spare Keiku quickly changes into her waitress uniform. Working at a cafe was the last thing Keiku really wanted to do but it paid too good to refuse. She could put up with all the boys staring at her and all the 'accidents' that left the boys smiling and her blushing with embarrassment. It was all for Miina so anything that happened would be worth it.
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(The next week)
Finally I have the gift wrapped and ready for Miina-san she thinks holding tightly to the gift. After three weeks of working at the cafe Keiku had the perfect gift for her. A small golden angel with a gold chain necklace. Keiku knew she would love it, and it meant a lot to Keiku as well. Miina was her angel in real life. Now all I have to do is fine her she thinks checking her class room.
It was after school and not many students were left so it shouldn't take her to long. "Maybe I shouldn't have told her I was working again," she says aloud,"I hope she's not gonna get mad at me for lying to her this once." Asking several students Keiku gets directed to the student council room. Knocking on the door Keiku waits with no reply. Slightly opening it Keiku peeks inside.
"Fukuyama-san are you in here," she says opening the door further. What was that she thinks following a noise from the student body presidents office. Is that Miina she thinks hearing the familiar voice on the other side of the door I guess I could come back later. Turning to leave Keiku stops at the second voice she hears. "But Miina why not," the male voice says,"she's not here."
"I know that Harase I just don't want to take that chance someone may hear us," Miina says a seriousness in her voice. "Come on," Harase says," you like it when I kiss you there though." Alarms started to go off in Keiku's head. WHAT! she yells in her mind KISSES! A pain spikes in her chest as she inches closer to the door. "So how much longer," Harase asks his tone almost happy,"I mean how long can you pretend to love her."
Keiku's heart skips a beat as she clutches her chest in pain. Pretend? Keiku thinks unable to move she was pretending to love me. "Harase you can be so cruel," Miina says laughing,"I was at least going to wait until after we graduated in the spring. I do have a heart after all." Harase laughs,"Yeah and playing with her feelings is so kind and pure." Keiku unable to support herself any more drops to her knees. "Miina-san," she says tears falling down her cheeks,"Why?"
"Who's there?" Miina says stepping from the office,"Keiku!" "Why?" she says between sobs looking up as Miina. "Keiku let me explain," Miina begins,"you have it all wrong." Keiku nods maybe it is all a big misunderstanding she thinks.
Or she'll just lie to me a dark thought surfaces and I'll fall for it again. Before Miina could say anything Keiku jumps up, dropping her gift, and runs from the room. Running past other students Keiku doesn't stop until she's off the school grounds.
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Holding her pillow tightly Keiku sits on her bed staring blankly at the wall. Her whole world was thrown out in less then five minutes and no one cared. No one asked if she was ok, if she was feeling bad, why she was crying.
Her own family barely said anything to her when she came home earlier then usual. Falling on her side Keiku simply remains there unmoving. Who could she go to for help. No one in school knows about me except Haitani, Shirai, and Miina she thinks feeling a slight pain as the last person appears in her mind. I need to take a bath to get ready for school tomorrow she thinks reluctantly releasing her pillow.
Grabbing her pajamas Keiku walks off to the bath. Soaking in the tube Keiku wonders will happen at school. No way mom or dad will let me stay out she thinks finding no way out. Her world quickly went from open bliss to closed sorrow in a single day.
Maybe no one will notice my off behavior she thinks as long as I act the part. Knowing that it would hurt her more then anyone else Keiku decides not to show her pain. My friends have enough to worry about without me adding to their problems she thinks getting out of the bath.
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Life just seemed to go on not even caring about her own pains. Keiku had done good so far. Pretending to be the same carefree girl was working. That is until she saw Miina wearing the golden angel. When asked she told everyone that her new boyfriend Harase gave it to her. Keiku had to leave the room before she burst into tears all over again.
"This is going to be harder then I thought," she says looking at hersefl in the mirror of the girls bathroom,"Kami I can't keep this up." "Keiku-chan," a familiar voice says from behind her,"why have you been ignoring me." Turning Keiku sees the one person she didn't want to, but as the same time did. "Fukuyama-san," she manages to say. "I thought you loved me Keiku-chan," she says with a small frown,"we had such good times together."
"But you said," she says tears welling up," and then you were with Harase-sempai." Miina reaches out touching Keiku's cheek. "I know what I said and what happened," she says her smile returning,"but I still want to be with you too. I'll pretend to be with Harase while I'm really with you." Keiku was stunned. Was this really happening to her.
Pulling back slightly Keiku slowly shakes her head,"I don't think I..." "You don't have to think," Miina breaks in,"I will do all the thinking for us. And you can have everything you've ever wanted." Is she really saying this Keiku asks herself. "You said you were pretending," Keiku says,"you said..." Keiku went silent as Miina steps forward and kisses her deeply. Her mind went blank at the sudden intimate contact.
Closing her eyes Keiku takes in all of the warming embrace. Pulling back Miina smiles at her,"See I do love you." Keiku stares at her dazed,"But..." "No 'buts' my dear sweet Keiku-chan," Miina says placing a finger over her lips,"Now come back to class with me."
Miina starts for the door turning to the motionless Keiku. "I... I can't Miina-san," she says tears finally falling,"I can't do it the way you want to. I'm weak and insecure for the most part until I think of you. Just the thought of you made me strong and confident. But now it doesn't help at all. I she you and I feel pain in my heart. I can't go back to the way things were, not now." Miina just stares at Keiku her smile fading from her face.
"Are you saying you don't want to be with me," she says watching Keiku nod. "Fine," she says after a time,"I have no need for you anymore anyway." The hit to Keiku's heart almost dropped her. It was over for good now. Miina turns leaving the stunned Keiku all alone in the bathroom.
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Except for Haitani and Shirai Keiku didn't talk to anyone for the next couple of days. She was still feeling the same pain in her chest as before. No matter what she did it never seemed to get any better. And today was no different from the others.
Silently Keiku walked into the class room heading straight for her desk. Stopping at her desk she pales at the word written on it 'FREAK'. What is this she thinks turning to look at the other student. Glances and small evil looks before they turn away was all she got. "They know!" she whispers to herself.
Keiku takes her seat trying to ignore the looks and whispered conversations around her But how she thinks running it through her head I was always so careful about what I did around people. "Keiku are you ok," Haitani asks sitting next to her. "Yeah," she says trying to smile for him.
"Listen I need to talk to you," he says looking around at everyone,"In private if possible." "Sure," she says,"I guess the roof is private enough. Is lunch time ok with you?" He nods just as the teacher walks in ready to start class. At lunch break they walk out of the class getting the same stares as before. Half way there an announcement call Keiku to the principles office.
Haitani waits outside hoping everything will be fine. "Miss Urashima we need to talk to you," the principle says sitting behind his wide oak desk. In the room sat the principle while her homeroom teacher stood next to him. "We have heard some disturbing news about you," he says pulling out a file.
Pulling out a picture he hands it to Keiku. In the photo Keiku sits holding a girl who's face was blacked out. I know this picture she thinks remembering the outing she had with Miina fours months ago. "It has come to our attention that you have been engaged in inappropriate activities with several people," he says. "But that's... I mean it's not what you think," she says holding her tongue.
"Our school is a prestigious one miss Urashima," the Principle says ignoring her,"And we can't have this sort of thing getting out. I have talked to your homeroom teacher and he believes that you should refrain from any further activities. And if you do and swear not to talk about it you can still graduate at the end of the year." Keiku nods staring as if in a far off place.
"We will send you home for the rest of the day to help prepare yourself," the principle says,"and we will be calling your parents to let them know why." Keiku just sat knowing it was all out now. The school knew, her parents knew, all her friends, everyone that mattered. Leaving the office Keiku tells Haitani that she was leaving early because of some issues. Collecting her shoes she leaves the school heading home. Preparing herself for the worst Keiku knew it wasn't going to be enough.
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Her mother was the first to arrive home. She greeted her kindly ask why she was home early. Keiku didn't respond just pointing to the answering machine. "What is this Keiku!" he mother yells after hearing the message. Keiku just sat silently not knowing what to say. She knew her family might take it bad, she just hoped it wasn't to bad.
"I raised you to be a good upstanding girl with proper morals," she says standing over her,"and you turn out like this." "Mom I... I'm...," Keiku tries to say,"I'm sorry." Keiku decided that saying nothing was the best option at this point. "Your sorry," her mother repeats,"You have brought shame to this family and all you can say it that your sorry." Keiku's mother slaps her hard in the face.
Tears well up in her eyes but Keiku refused to cry. Touching her sore cheek Keiku looks away from her mother. "I'm sorry," she whispers," I never meant to hurt anyone. I... I wont do it again." Anger filled Keiku's mother as she stopped herself from hitting her again. "Go to your room until your father gets home," she says turning away from her daughter. Keiku complies still holding her cheek. Shutting her door Keiku drops on her bed with a thud. She closed her eyes willing herself to sleep.
Maybe this was all just a bad dream and it would all be gone when she opened her eyes next. The next thing she knew it was night and her father, followed by her mother, had entered her room. Her father looked more angered then she had ever seen. She visibly flinched from his look. This is bad she thought fear running through her.
"Father I...," was all she could say before he slapped her. Her world went blurry as she fell back on her bed. "I work all day and treat you to what ever you want all so you can be happy," he says his tone completely neutral,"and you go and do this." "You dishonor our name," he says his tone rising to met his mood,"and your family by doing this. Do you have anything to say for yourself?"
"I'm sorry I dishonored you father," she says finding her mouth moving on it own," I don't know why I feel this way but I do. I can't remember a time when I didn't. It felt so right that I didn't find anything wrong with it. That's how I feel father and I don't know any other way."
"WHAT!" he yells grabbing her hair and pulling hard,"Is that really what you have to say to me!" "Father your hurting me," Keiku screams trying to pry her fathers hand free. "I'll do more then that you little slut," he cries dragging her out of the room. Stopping in the kitchen he pulls a knife from the counter.
"Please father don't hurt me," Keiku pleads tears freely falling. Pulling her hair up he takes the knife and cuts it just below his hand. Dropping to the ground Keiku cries out,"My hair." Clutching the back of her head Keiku stares at the floor wide eyed.
"You have until morning to gather your things and leave," he says throwing the hair in his hand at her. "Father," she says quietly,"where will I go?" "I don't care," he says coldly,"Somewhere other then here." "Please is there anything I can do," she begs still on the floor. "If you change I will let you back into the family," he says turning back to her,"find a boy and get married. Produce an heir to the family name and then I will take you back." With that he left her on the floor holding the cut end of her hair.
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It didn't take long to pack the few things she wanted to bring. A few changes of clothes, her study material, and some personal items. Three bags all together with her back pack. Walking through the street she was glade it was still early. The few people out didn't pay much attention to her. Stopping at a familiar door Keiku rings the bell.
"Yeah I'm coming," a voice calls out. Opening the door the dark haired Haitani stands wearing pants and red T-shirt. "Keiku what are you...," he stops looking closely at her. Her hair was cut jagged short and tear marks stained her face. Looking down at the three bags he knew what had happened. "Come in," he says taking a bag.
Leading her in Haitani sets the bag aside and takes the other two. Offering tea he sits and listens to her story. At the end Keiku was crying again so Haitani did the only thing he knew to. He took her in his arms and held her until she fell asleep. Leaving her on the couch with a blanket he calls in their absence to the school. He sits watching TV. waiting for Keiku to wake.
It was only a hour later when she did. "It's fine, you can stay for as long as you need to," he says reassuring her. "You want to take a bath," he asks scratching his head,"I could go get one ready for you." "Yeah that would be nice," she says smiling at him. He nods heading to prepare the bath for her. In the bath Keiku runs through all her options at the time.
She needed to get her hair cut to fit her new short hair style. She got most of her things last night but much of her stuff was still at home. "Can't really call it home anymore," she says sinking deeper into the bath. "I guess anything that I left was thrown away," Keiku says leaning back in the bath,"So what I have is all I have." She soaked in the bath for another half hour before getting out.
Drying then dressing herself Keiku heads back into the living room. Haitani was kind enough to let her stay until she graduated. She didn't want to be a free loader but he wouldn't let her leave until she was able to. She would need to find a job and then a place to live after that. Maybe it wouldn't be so tough in the long run after all. Maybe just maybe it was all going to work out in the end after all. At least that's what she hoped anyway.
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AN: So that's the end of chapter five. I didn't change the rating but I feel as if I might have almost needed to. Was it too much for her past. I made her family the traditional kind for a reason. They always had this hope that she would grow up and marry into a good family then have a child to continue the line. And I didn't put Kanako in the chapter because I wanted her to be put in later. At the time of this chapter she is off with Granny Hina.
Nothing else really come to mind to tell. If ya want to know anything just message me of leave a review and I will get to ya as soon as possible.
And again thank you for reading my attempt at a Love Hina story.
Till next time (^^)