A/N Yay! It's Kai-chan's turn!
This chapter is dedicated to my Grandpa, who passed away in the middle of me writing this chapter.
8-30-08
Let's go!
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Whatever happens, we leave it all to chance
another heartache, another failed romance
on and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
The show must go on
the show must go on
Outside the dawn is breaking on the stage that holds our final destiny
the show must go on
the show must go on
- The Show Must Go On (Moulin Rouge)
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It was morning. Kai had just woken up to hear Kana calling her from the baby monitor next to her head. She stood up and walked down the hall to her daughter's room. She opened the door and saw her baby girl standing in her crib in her little princess pajamas, with rumpled curls framing her face.
"Momma's here baby. Let's get your diaper changed," The blonde said, lifting her baby out of the crib.
OoOoOoOo
Elaina was at work already. She had left a note on the kitchen table saying there was a bowl of eggs in the fridge for her and Kana. So she took it out and warmed them up. Kana ate fast and messily, as most babies do. Kai had a cup of coffee with her breakfast and then took her daughter back to her room to dress her.
It was almost time for Kai to take her to the daycare center, where Kana spent nearly everyday. She dressed the girl in a frilly pink dress after dressing herself in her school uniform. She strapped the girl onto the back of her bike and rode to the small building.
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After dropping her off, Kai rode to school. She chained her bike up outside and walked into the fancy building. People were always surprised to find out Kai was in the school on a half-scholarship. They liked how smart she was, but Kai knew why they accepted her. They pitied her for being an unwed, ex-gang member teenage mother. She brought it on himself.
She often caught herself thinking of Kana's father. The baby looked just like her mother, except for the hair and eyes. That was what caused Kai to suffer so much.
She turned down a hallway when she began thinking of him.
Him being Hikaru Hitachiin. Kai thought about him day and night, even more after they kissed. She began wondering if he would really call her, or if it would be just a little… thing to him. He liked Kana a lot, and he told Kai that he liked her a lot… but that Kyoko girl seemed to hold everyone's attention.
It was obvious that blonde guy had feelings for her, but it didn't seem like she liked him back. She seemed sad about that—
"Oomph!" Kai ran into someone.
Whatever happens, we leave it all to chance
Another heartache, another failed romance
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for ?
The show must go on
The show must go on
Outside the dawn is breaking on the stage that holds our final destiny
The show must go on
The show must go on
They weren't from the school, obviously. They had a different uniform. It was a red skirt that went to the knees, cream colored socks and a matching bow, with a red collar.
And there were two others.
"Are you the president?" The tallest one asked.
"Uh, yeah, that's what the arm band says," Kai replied. Each student counsel member wore an arm band stating their position so that people could refer to them respectfully.
"Okay, Yokino-sama. I am Benio Amakusa, the president of the Zuka club. We're here to discuss our compromise with you," She said.
"Ah, Amakusa-san. Follow me, please." Kai began leading them down another hallway to the counsel room.
Runa was inside, holding a stack of papers.
"A-ah! Kai-sama! Good morning!"
"Good morning, Runa-san. Would you please tell the sports teams I can't make it and wish them luck for me?"
"Y-yes, Kai-sama."
"Have a seat," Kai said, motioning to the chairs in front of her desk. She took a seat behind the said desk after the three other girls took their seats.
"We are the ruling counsel of the Zuka club."
"Yes, I know. I've wanted to get this compromise done with soon."
"We are willing to combine both school performances and hold one big performance, but on one condition."
"What would that be?" Kai said.
Benio sat on the desk and reached her hand out to Kai, and tilted her chin up.
"You will do quite nicely. We need someone to fill in for a major character, and it seems the cute class president will be great."
"Hmmm…" Kai thought, pushing the girl's hand away. She needed to think about this. They needed to get to work as quickly as possible to get the play done before the summer, and Kai needed to answer now. She had no objections, but she didn't want to be a lead…
"Agh I guess I can." Kai answered.
"Perfect!" Benio yelled, grabbing her hand. "We must get you fitted for costume immediately, Miss Roxanne."
"Who the hell is that?" Kai asked.
"Your character," The youngest girl in the group said. She had a high pitched voice.
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Kai returned home after getting fit for her costume. Elaina would Pick Kai up after work, and Kai would pick her up after work during school, before she went to work at the coffee shop.
Work, school, mothering… it exhausted her. She plopped down on the couch and was almost asleep when her cell phone rang.
She pulled it out of her pocket and flipped it open.
"Hello?" She said.
"Uh, h-hey… it's me, Hikaru…"
Hikaru!
"H-hey! What's up?"
"Uh, nothing really… I just wanted to hear you talk."
Kai blushed.
They continued talking for a while. Occasionally Hikaru would put Kaoru on the phone and they would try making her mix them up, but she rarely did.
"So, as the president I got roped into this play that we're doing with the St. Lobelia Zuka club." She said.
"…"
"Are you there, Hikaru?"
"Hey, you remember what Tono said before, about the Zuka club?"
"Huh?"
"YOU CAN'T LET THEM GET YOU!!" Tamaki yelled, grabbing Kai's shoulders. He shook her a few times before continuing, "They'll steal your innocence and will force you to be in improper plays! Promise us you won't go!" He wailed.
Kai had an anger mark pop up on her forehead.
"DIDN'T I SAY THAT I TURNED THEM DOWN ALREADY?!"
"Oooh yeah. I remember that."
"Well… It's true. They did to a friend of mine and tried stealing her first kiss, but she had lost it already. I'm not telling you that you can't be in the play; just that you need to watch out. That Benibara is a piece of work."
Kai hung up on the phone a little later and then slept for an hour on the couch before Elaina came home with Kai.
After putting the girl to bed, Kai told Elaina about what happened.
"So, yeah. My character is a co-worker of the lead girl. My name is Roxanne and I'm from Mexico. I'm usually the butt of everyone's jokes for never being good at anything; until I find out I can sing. I seduce the main male by singing for him, the lead female gets jealous and ends up shooting me halfway through."
"Wow, that's quite a lot of stuff."
"Yeah, they gave me my lines today. Mine are highlighted." She plopped the book on the table.
"This seems like a lot for a side character," Elaina said, sweat dropping.
"Yeah, but I'm done with the play halfway through."
"I know that, but I heard that club likes to change things around a bit. You might want to watch out."
Why was everyone telling her to watch out?
She began to regret her decision to compromise with that club…
A/N All done with Kai! (For now… She comes back later on)
Hika-chan called her! OOOOOOOH!
Hika: Shut your face!
Me: No way!
Kawaii desu ne?