I'm going to only be thanking my new reviewers from now on so here's a BIG thanks to Wolfsrainrules! Your ideas are very helpful and I appreciate them! But I really have to thank GoldPen as well because she gave me a great way to make my stories longer! Domo arigato to you both! =D
I'm going to use a lot less French now though because I really hate having to keep translating things… ^^' I'll probably only use the proper greetings and/or ways to address someone! Also, it's going to have mostly Normal P.O.V, but it WILL have character and OC P.O.V! If you don't like it don't read it! ;D
Kyouya: De-san does not own OHSHC. If she did, I'd probably be bankrupt by the end of the week.
Me: It's true…. I would make you buy me pocky and manga… XD
WARNING: Bad language use!
Now, on with the story!
Ch.4 Officially a host!
Normal P.O.V
So far Ichi's morning was going well. He had made sure that his Maman could easily slide into her wheelchair, and that everything was at her reach if she needed it. He was a nervous wreck when he left the house though, and as the day got longer he'd often be seen sitting on a bench outside talking on the phone to someone. That someone being his Maman of course…. If she wouldn't pick up the phone he'd worry even more.
It was now lunch and Ichi, being the nervous wreck he is, forgot to pack his bento for today. He didn't really mind though because he had made sure that Maman had food. Speaking of which….
Riiing, riiiing, riiiiiiing!
"Hmmm I wonder who this is? Let me guess…. Is it my precious Ichi?"
"Maman! *Blush* You're lucky I don't have you on speakerphone…. How are you feeling? Are you sitting in the wheelchair, or in bed? Did you get enough to eat and drink? Are you sure you don't want me to come home? I ca-"
"Ichi! Quit worrying about me hunny! I'm fine! I'm not even coughing right now. I'm feeling very good and yes, I have the perfect amount of food. Your tea is wonderful by the way! I'm leaning against the headboard of my bed drinking it, and the T.V is making sure it's not to quiet in here. Go have fun, and quit calling me! I will call you if there is an emergency and that is final. Do you understand me?"
"But Maman! I-"
"Do. You. Understand. Me?"
"Yes Maman…"
"Good. I love you sweetie! Have a good time at the host club. The lady who lives beside us is going to come over and help me so don't freak out. I'll see you later."
"I love you to Maman… Goodbye."
"Bye!"
Click!
Ichi sighed. He felt like a total idiot for not bringing anything to eat, and it didn't help that he hadn't eaten breakfast either. A few girls were walking past when they saw Ichi lying on one of the benches. His stomach grumbled and he moaned while the girls giggled and walked up to him.
"U-um… Ichi-kun? Would you like some lunch? We noticed you didn't bring any, and you look awfully hungry!" Said a blonde who looked somewhat nervously at the boy with his arm over his face.
"Huh? Oh! My apologies ladies! I didn't see you there… That's very kind of you, and I would appreciate it very much! I guess I was to busy taking care of my mother to eat anything today…" He said shyly while rubbing the back of his neck.
The three girls sat beside him on the large bench after squealing over his shyness, and continued to split their food up. Ichi was overjoyed that he wouldn't have to go the rest of the day with an empty stomach, and welcomed the food with many thanks.
"So Ichi-kun…?"
"Yes ma'am?"
"*blush* We heard from Tamaki that you were joining the host club… is that true?"
"*blush* H-hai…. I'm nervous that I won't know anyone there though… Will you three ladies be there so I won't feel so nervous around the others? I'll play you a song now if you do!" He said this with a warm smile and a slight blush, causing the three girls to squeal with, "So cute!'s"
"Of course we will Ichi-kun!"
"Yes! Please play us a song!"
"Will you sing for us to?"
"Of course! What song shall I play…? Oh I know!"
And with that, Ichi began to play his acoustic guitar and sing one of his favorite country love songs that he knew would make the girls either faint or blush really hard. (I do not own Brad Paisley's, "Little Moments.")
"Well, I'll never forget the first time that I heard
That pretty mouth say that dirty word
And I can't even remember now
What she backed my truck into
But she covered her mouth and her face got red
And she just looked so darn cute
That I couldn't even act like I was mad.
Yeah, I live for little moments like that.
That's like just last year on my birthday
She lost all track of time and burnt the cake
And every smoke detector in the house was going off
And she was just about to cry until I took her in my arms
And I tried not to let her see me laugh.
Yeah, I live for little moments like that.
I know she's not perfect
But she tries so hard for me
And I thank God that she isn't
'Cause how boring would that be
It's the little imperfections
It's the sudden change of plans
When she misreads the directions
And we're lost but holding hands.
Yeah, I live for little moments like that."
When It got to the instrumental he looked at each of the girls. They all had shimmering eyes full of happy tears and adoration... There were also more girls…Then he started to sing again.
"When she's laying on my shoulder
On the sofa in the dark
And about the time she falls asleep
So does my right arm
And I want so bad to move it
'Cause it's tingling and it's numb
She looks so much like an angel
That I don't want to wake her up.
Yeah, I live for little moments.
When she steals my heart again
And doesn't even know it.
Yeah, I live for little moments like that..."
He finished with a fade, and this time when he looked up all the girls had hearts in their eyes, and there was a much larger crowd in-front of him. He blushed almost immediately.
"O-oh hello ladies…"
"KYAAAAA~!" A whole sea of girls started cheering and Ichi slowly tried to get out of there. Unfortunately, it seemed as if luck wasn't on his side right now.
"Hey foxy~!" Called both of the twins as they grabbed his shoulders.
"Oh, hello Sir Hitachiin Kaoru, and Sir Hitachiin Hikaru. How are you today, and where are you taking me?"
"Ha! Do you hear this guy? S-"
"Sir Hitachiin!-"
"We could get used to that!"
"We're taking you to get your uniform fitted! You can't go around looking like some punk all the time! It's barbaric!" Shouted a newly arrived Tamaki.
Haruhi was walking beside the twins who were still carrying Ichi by his arms when Ichi first noticed her.
"Oh hello Outoto!" He winked when he said this, making Haruhi flush in embarrassment.
"Oh how cute! My little girl has a big brother to look up to now! Maybe he can teach her to sing to!" Tamaki squealed.
"You don't know how to sing? I'd be glad to teach you something Miss Fujioka… I'll stop calling you little sister or brother so Sir Tamaki doesn't harass you as much to ok?"
He was whispering this time, but it was loud enough for Tamaki to hear and send him to his emo corner.
"Alright. Would you like to come over to my house or I to yours?"
"Mine would be better because I'd like to keep an eye on Maman, but you can still bring your parents!"
At those words everyone froze except for Ichi, but when he saw the said glimmer in her eyes, he immediately got out of the twins grasp and hugged Haruhi tightly.
"Haruhi, I'm so sorry. Please forgive me, I didn't know! I didn't mean to make you upset! Umm… Hit me!"
Everyone stared blankly at Ichi before Haruhi responded, "No it's ok, I Should have told you at your house. But… why did you tell me to hit you?" She was completely dumbfounded over this, and didn't know what else to say.
"Oh… umm… I deserve it! Go on, it won't hurt!" He turned his head and shut his eyes tight, waiting for the impact.
Instead, he got a pat on the head before being thrown over someone's shoulder. When he opened his eyes and looked down, everyone was smiling up at him and the twins were laughing.
"You're to polite!" They laughed even harder when they saw the embarrassed blush on his face. He realized that he was really high up for someone at a normal height so he knew it must've been Mori who picked him up. His suspicions were confirmed when all of the hosts were finally together in the club room, and the only one who wasn't standing amongst them was Mori and himself.
"Oh, Morinozuka-senpai! You can put me down now. I'm able to walk."
Mori complied, and soon everyone was looking at Ichi's confused face with a waiting one of there own.
"Why are we here? School's not out yet is it?" He asked. Suddenly there were four pairs of arms around him, and shouts of "SO INNOCENT!" He heard that a little too much sometimes…
"No school is not out yet Mr. Ichi. But we do need to have you fitted for your uniform. We cannot have one of our hosts dressing like some street singer now can we?" Kyouya informed.
'Whoops… looks like someone knows my secret…Is that what the girls meant when they said that Ootori-san knows everything?' Ichi thought. He gulped, but shook his head in the correct response before answering.
"No sir we cannot. May I speak with you privately Sir Ootori-san?"
"You may."
They walked over to one of the corners of the room, and started speaking in hushed tones. Try as they might, the rest of the host club could not hear their conversation. That was a good thing considering Ichi and his secret…
"So you know huh?"
"If you mean the fact that you are a female? Then yes. If not, then no."
"Yeah you got it the first time… So… what are you going to do with me?"
"Me? I'm not the president of this host club. Therefore, I have no real authority. But, Tamaki does. What he does not, is know your true gender. Meaning that you are still aloud to host unless Tamaki finds out and wants you gone."
"*Gulps* Would he really do that?"
"Knowing him, he won't find out until it's to late, so no. But the rest might pick up on it pretty quickly. It might embarrass Haruhi though because I think she almost has a crush on you, so you might want to tell her before it's fully developed."
"O-ok… That's awkward… *Sweatdrop* So…. What kind of host am I?"
"That is an important question, but you will have to wait until the club opens. Now, go into that room over there, and a woman will be in the room to get your measurements done for the boy's uniform. Which you will begin wearing before the opening of the host club later this evening. Any more questions?" Kyouya said this in a town that basically commanded Ichi to not ask anymore questions. To which he complied.
"No sir. Thank you very much Ootori-san."
"You are quite welcome Miss Ichi. Now, I must depart to finish calculating this evenings costs. Goodbye." And with that he left.
'That's just what he is though, isn't it? Cold and calculating… But, I can't help feeling that there's hope for him yet…' Ichi thought with a smile on his face.
Time skip- The Host Club is now open for business!
Now it was Ichi's turn to become a host. Of course though, he was as nervous as ever. He was going to be introduced after everyone had designated their respective hosts, and sing/play an opening song. He had chosen the song, Hey there Delilah by The Plain White Tee's, (Which I do NOT own!) and had made sure that he had the guitar tuned to the right cords before he came out from behind the curtain.
"Now you wait here while I announce you to the ladies as our newest host!" Tamaki shouted excitedly.
"Yes Sir Suoh…."
Tamaki walked out of the curtained room, and into the middle of the actual club room with a charming smile on his face. Causing several of the girls to swoon and/or faint. He cleared his throat loudly, making sure everyone was quiet before he spoke.
"Attention all you fair ladies! Today is a very special day! This is the day that we welcome our newest host into our little family! Now, let's bring out… The Gentlemanly type!" He commanded, and all of a sudden the lights dimmed and created a spot light on the area were the curtain could come apart. Suddenly everyone heard some soft guitar music playing before Ichi came out with his hair spiked and his blazer collar up.
"This one's for you ladies…" He said before beginning to sing.
"Hey there Delilah
What's it like in New York City?
I'm a thousand miles away
But girl, tonight you look so pretty
Yes you do
Times Square can't shine as bright as you
I swear it's true
Hey there Delilah
Don't you worry about the distance
I'm right there if you get lonely
Give this song another listen
Close your eyes
Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
I'm by your side
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
What you do to me
Hey there Delilah
I know times are getting hard
But just believe me, girl
Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
We'll have it good
We'll have the life we knew we would
My word is good
Hey there Delilah
I've got so much left to say
If every simple song I wrote to you
Would take your breath away
I'd write it all
Even more in love with me you'd fall
We'd have it all
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
A thousand miles seems pretty far
But they've got planes and trains and cars
I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Our friends would all make fun of us
and we'll just laugh along because we know
That none of them have felt this way
Delilah I can promise you
That by the time we get through
The world will never ever be the same
And you're to blame
Hey there Delilah
You be good and don't you miss me
Two more years and you'll be done with school
And I'll be making history like I do
You'll know it's all because of you
We can do whatever we want to
Hey there Delilah here's to you
This one's for you
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
What you do to me."
There were cheers everywhere and many people, excluding Kyouya, Mori, and Haruhi, rushed to his side. He blushed hard before taking a seat at his hosting table. It was time for the real test now…
Next chapter will be about Ichi's hosting experience! Sorry for leaving you at a cliffhanger, but I'm going to a local street party/fair and I promised to update today… Please review! I'll give you cyber-hugs! =D