Chapter 13 baby! I got so much inspiration for this. You have NO idea. Out of nowhere while I'm lying in bed trying to go to sleep, this idea pops up and I start typing like mad on my iPod. It was awesome.
Amaya's POV
I don't understand what has just happened to me. One minute, I'm inviting Hoshimi to come over and hang out. Next thing I know, my front door succumbs to Hoshimi and the host club nearly knocking it off its hinges because I couldn't get to it fast enough. Now, we're all in my living room and chaos goes on as normal.
Hoshimi and Hikaru are playfighting over Kaoru. Hikaru's been really clingy on his brother ever since his girlfriend got a job. Kaoru is sitting in between the two of them on my couch, tugging on him like two siblings with a toy both want.
Kyouya is wandering around writing who knows what in that evil book of his.
Mori and Hunny-sempai are digging through my kitchen for food. Mori is only a victim because Hunny hasn't had any sweets for a day since his last dentist appointment. Yeah, not a fun day for the host club.
Meanwhile, Haruhi and Tamaki are looking wide eyed at my pool with longing eyes. Haruhi was being less obvious than Tamaki though; who kept begging me for us to go in even though it's still late winter.
I sigh and accept the fact that my life isn't like what it was like back in America.
"For the hundredth time Tamaki-sempai, we can't go in!" I enforce.
"Oh but Amaya you and Haruhi would look so cute in swimsuits. And just think! You might be the angel that will teach Haruhi to be more feminine!" Tamaki babbles.
Hikaru, Kaoru, and Hoshimi all look over at once to Tamaki and say, "Pervert."
"I am not a pervert!" Tamaki defends, blushing while doing so.
"That's what a pervert would say." Hoshimi smirks.
Tamaki starts ranting until he decides to go sit in his corner. I look anxiously at Tamaki.
"Look sempai, as soon as the weather gets warmer, I'll invite everyone over for a pool party." I offer.
"Really?" Tamaki sniffles.
"Really." I smile back at the gorgeous purple eyed teen.
"Yaaaayyy!" Tamaki jumps out of the corner and spins me around. I squeal, enjoying the moment with Tamaki's arms around me. Hoshimi whistles and the moment is ruined. After I'm set back on the ground, I chase after Hoshimi with a mallet. We get to the front door and I hear a knock.
"Strange, everyone's here." I open the door cautiously with a phone in hand just in case. My mouth drops open and I screech, "Chase?"
Everyone floods to the front door to question with their eyes as to who I'm so worked up over is. I launch myself at my friend in a huge hug. "Oh my lordies! What are you doing here? Why aren't you in America?" I ask fervently.
Chase laughs, "Calm down Amaya."
I laugh along with him, "You know that's not possible!"
We giggle again and more looks are generated at us. I also notice Hoshimi and Tamaki have become real serious. It doesn't bother me too much though.
"I'm sooo sorry guys. This is one of my best friends from back in America, chase. Hoshimi you should remember him, we chatted online with him. You know on that one picture?"
Hoshimi suddenly grins, "You're THAT guy?"
"Best believe it." Chase smiles back.
"You're amazing!" Hoshimi shrieks. We all go into a three way hug. The Host Club just blinks at us. I quickly introduce Chase.
"Chase, this is Mori-sempai and Hunny-sempai. They're third years at Ouran high an awesome martial artists."
Chase shakes both their hands. Hunny gives Chase a hug though and asks, "Do you like cake?" Chase doesn't seem to mind and replies with a curt yes.
"This is Kyouya. I'm not gonna say anything because I wouldn't know what to say other than he's a deceiving genius." I warn.
Kyouya just shakes Chase's hand and glares at me silently. Chase whispers back to me, "He scares me."
"He scares all of us." I whisper back. Turning to the Hitachiin twins I say, "This is Hikaru and Kaoru. They're really close twins. The two might fool you into thinking they are incestuous but they're not. Kaoru's going out with Hoshimi."
The twins give a creepy smile at him but Chase returns it. The three of them laugh. Now I know why I can tolerate those guys...Thanks Chase. I drag Chase over to Haruhi with an idea in my head, "Is this person a boy or girl?"
Chase looks at me funny, "Aren't you supposed to know?"
"I do but I need your guess before I tell you." I press. Chase walks around Haruhi once before staring at me dead in the eye and says, "Girl."
I beam at him. "Correct!"
Everyone's jaws drop.
"How could you tell so easily?" Haruhi asks calmly.
"I know girls." Chase shrugs.
"Finally this is Tamaki." I gesture to my sempai. Quietly I tell Chase, "This is the guy I like right now and I'm competing with Haruhi for."
Chase looks from Tamaki to me and smiles, "Team Amaya." I giggle and hug Chase tight.
"So now you know all of these people. By the way, they all go to Ouran High and are in the Host Club."
Chase raises an eyebrow, "Host Club?"
"They entertain girls for fun." Hoshimi bluntly explains.
"Interesting," Chase mumbles then his face lights up, "By the way I'm gonna be going to Ouran."
I gape at him, "No way! How?"
"Music scholarship," Chase smiles.
"Yay!" I cheer and Chase spins me around like Tamaki had earlier. I giggle and take Chase's hand after he sets me down. Everyone followed us out to the pool deck, asking Chase questions. Well, everyone but Tamaki.
Tamaki's POV
I just don't get it. She was so happy in my arms one moment and now she's just as happy in this guy Chase's? I shouldn't be jealous but I am. And it bothers me. I sit over on a pool chair distanced from Amaya and chase but close enough to keep an eye on them. Chase has his arm around Amaya's shoulder, fingers intertwined with hers. Amaya's long tanned legs stretch across chase's lap. The two are talking rapidly as they answer the questions being hurled at them just as fast. Every cell in my body is urging me to storm over there, knock chase out of his chair while taking my precious Amaya for myself. But with all the years of etiquette lessons, I never once heard that it was ok to take ladies away from other men; especially to just eventually have that girl do the same with you. I inwardly sighed. Amaya suddenly looked over. I put on a fake smile and waved slightly. Amaya's smile faltered for a moment, as if she knew. But Amaya ushered me over so I sat in the pool chair to her left. Amaya let go of chases hand and switched it to the other hand. She offered me her newly released and I eagerly took it, connecting our hands. Hoshimi looked over at Amaya and giggled, "Slap me with a monkey, Amaya has a harem!" "How is it a harem with only two guys?" Amaya pointed out. Everyone laughed at this and I winked at Hunny and Mori. Hunny immediately clung onto Amaya's back while Mori played with her hair. Amaya's face flushed. "Now she has a harem." I raised my eyebrows in a challenging way towards Hoshimi. Amaya shoved me playfully, "Thanks perv." i was about to defend myself when i realized she was kidding. I smiled back at Amaya, replying, "You're welcome."
Amaya's POV
That night, Hoshimi decided to sleep over at my house since she felt she hadn't hung around me a lot these days.
"Oh my gosh, today was so fun." I bubbled as i stretched.
"Well I'd be having fun too if I had a harem and a guy jealous over me."
I scrunched my eyebrows at my cousin. "Ok I remember the harem but I don't recall anyone being jealous over me."
"You're so clueless." Hoshimi rolled her eyes.
"What else is new?" I scoffed.
Hoshimi insisted, "Seriously though! Tamaki got so annoyed when you were all over Chase."
My eyes flew even more open, "Are you serious?"
Hoshimi nodded, "It was SO obvious too."
"But Chase is just a friend. Besides you know how he is." I defended.
"I know but Tamaki's only known him for a day." Hoshimi pointed out.
I shook my head, "Oh well, I'll deal with this when it turns into a problem. Besides, it's so cool to have a guy jealous over you!"
Hoshimi laughs and the night goes on with stuff any pair of cousins that act like best friends would do at a sleepover.
The following morning, I was walking through Ouran's front gate and I saw Chase waving from a distance. I waved back eagerly and ran over.
Chase grins from ear to ear. "I see you found the school ok."
"Yeah it was so easy to find since you gave me such good directions." Chase compliments.
"Oh, whatever. Hey let's go find out your classes!" I suggest.
Chase and I are speedwalking until Chase gets a mischievous smirk and links arms with me shouting, "We're off to see the Wizard!"
I immediately sing back, "The wonderful Wizard of Oz!"
We skip off and laugh hysterically as people stare and cheer. Once Chase's schedule is in his hands, i snatch it back out and my mouth drops.
"What?"" Chase asks, peering over my shoulder.
"We have the same classes! You get to be with Hoshimi, the twins, Haruhi and I!" I squeal. Chase claps enthusiastically like a spazz and I laugh. The bell chimes and I quickly panic; dragging Chase off to class. Just as we're running inside the door, I run into someone. I bounce back; about to crash face first into the marble floor but Chase catches me in his arms.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry my darling Amaya!" A familiar voice cries, snatching me away from Chase and hugging me protectively.
"I'm fine Tamaki-sempai." I say, a little confused.
"What are you doing in our class?"
"I was saying hi since my class doesn't have any activities or class work right now because we had our exams Friday."
"Well Chase and I gotta get to class now. We can talk again later though OK?" I apologize to Tamaki and usher Chase in the room.
I greet my awaiting friends and turn around to hug Hoshimi. Suddenly I notice Tamaki seem frozen by the door. I look over at him, concerned but when Tamaki sees me staring he takes off. I brush the weird encounter off and go to introduce Chase to the class. It's been decided that I'm going to be a class representative next term so I have responsibilities like this to test my skills.
"Everyone, this is Chase Hiroshi. He's from America and I was actually friends with him back in America."
Chase bows to the class, "It's nice to meet you all. Treat me well."
I hear someone comment; "He's kinda cute."
I smile in a friendly way over at Chase who was beaming from the ego boost. I roll my eyes and point out a seat for Chase. Class seems to breeze by and our group trots off to the Host Club once everyone is ready.
"So what do you think of Ouran so far?" Hoshimi asks Chase.
"It's a lot of fun. But that Renge chick is kinda weird."
The group gasps and looks around while Chase stares confused.
"Ok she's not popping up anywhere. Renge has a tendency to do that." I explained to Chase. Chase facepalmed and we nodded as we continued onto the Third Music Room. After we came in through the doors, Haruhi and the twins were handed costumes and ordered to change by the Shadow King.
Haruhi was about to go into a room when she turned around and growled at the twins, "No following me in!" and slammed the door. The twins shrugged at each other and went to change. Chase gave me a look.
"Hey this is a normal day! I'm surprised things are going this well today." I shrugged.
After a moment Chase grinned, "Awesome."
Hunny and Mori said hi to us when they came back from changing. Chase finally looked too confused and turned to me, "What the heck is going on?"
"Well remember I told you they 'entertain' ladies?"
"Yeah?"
"They basically make girls fangirl and make them think they're cute and stuff. Most of the time they try to do so with some kind of talent and cosplay. Looks like today is doctor. But you gotta see these people in action." I tell Chase.
Chase raises his eyebrows. The twins and Haruhi make their re-entry as Kyouya and Tamaki walk out of the supply room.
I gaze at Tamaki and get an instant happy shiver. Chase nudges me and starts to comment, "Ooh you bad bad girl you're thinking weird thoughts about-,"
Just as Tamaki whips in our direction, I cover his mouth with one hand and push him to the wall with the other. I can't see Tamaki's face anymore but i imagine this doesn't look good. I hang my head slightly and whisper to Chase, "Shut up."
I lift my hand off as Chase licks my hand, "Eww!" I laugh.
"Mmm tastes like Gatorade." Chase licks his lips.
I blush in shock, "You know you would make a good host." I comment.
I feel a presence behind me and turn around.
"Are you ok my dear? I wouldn't bear it if you were hurt but I'd do my best to make it all better." Tamaki says in my ear, voice silky and seductive.
I almost want to groan and kiss Tamaki but I withhold the urge. "Hi Tamaki," I smile flirtatiously, looking up at the 'Head Doctor' through my eyelashes and slowly licking my teeth.
Tamaki visibly gulps but doesn't seem to think I noticed, "How are you today?" he asks.
"Awesome. Oh and if you don't mind Chase is gonna hang around with me today because I don't want him to be lonely."
"Sure." Tamaki forcibly acknowledges Chase's presence. Chase nods once at him, walks behind me and gives me a hug from behind, arms around my tiny waist. I feel my cheeks turn pink. Tamaki looks at Chase in a scrutinizing fashion. From across the room I see Hoshimi shaking her head at me and looking at me as if to say 'Tell him' but I give her a 'No' look.
Out of the corner of my eye, I see Haruhi's eyes in Tamaki's direction. Inwardly, I growl. Outwardly, I go back into flirt mode and place Tamaki's hand on my forehead.
"Y'know Dr. Tamaki, I might be getting sick, lovesick." I smirk. Chase catches my drift and lets go of me without Tamaki taking noticed. He was too transfixed on me. Haruhi didn't seem to be too jealous but then again she has a pretty good poker face. She walks over to her waiting customers despite her halfway serious anger towards me.
Tamaki smiles, enamored violet eyes focused on my hazel eyes. He rests his forehead against mine and closes his eyes.
Whatever causes blushing activates a blush across my entire face and Tamaki backs away slightly with small nod.
"You have all the symptoms."
"And how can I cure this?"
"A boyfriend should suffice." Tamaki stutters a bit a he says boyfriend.
I giggle, "Know where I can find one?"
Tamaki blushes; unnoticed by the majority of the room except Chase, Hoshimi, and I. He picks up a piece of paper and scribbles something down, handing it to me silently and mumbles, "Look at it later."
I smile as a response and he grins back at me. Chase runs back over to me after he was chased away by Hoshimi. I laugh at my psychotic friends. Chase hides behind me and Hoshimi just rolls her eyes and goes back to watching Hikaru and Kaoru do their brotherly love act.
Chase pulls me over to his lap and I plop down comfortably. Tamaki looks away and starts to entertain another girl. I roll my eyes and focus on ticking Chase, who squirmed underneath me, laughing hysterically. I could see Tamaki reach for his drink and clench his jaw underneath the not so secret vicinity of the teacup.
Customers filed out and eventually only the Host Club plus Chase, Hoshimi, and I were left. Chase was playing with my hair at the time and I was holding onto one of Chase's arms. Chase and I were talking about random stuff and he complimented me. I let out an 'Awww' and kissed his cheek.
Guess that was Tamaki's breaking point.
"Ok I'm confused! What is your two's relationship?" Tamaki yelled at Chase and me.
We looked at each other and looked back at Tamaki. "We're best friends of course!"
"No you're not! No pair of best friends clings to each other and flirts with each other so heavily!" Tamaki shouted, glaring at Chase more than he was me.
"That's ironic coming from you." Hoshimi commented.
"What are you talking about?" Tamaki asked.
"Well you do flirt with Haruhi a lot." Hoshimi said looking at the crossdresser.
"It's true." Haruhi says.
"That's not the point! I'm talking about Amaya and Chase right now!" Tamaki yells.
"Tamaki calm down. There's no possible way Chase would ever be attracted in me. Well, attracted to me again. I will admit we dated once but we're just best friends now. You see, he's gay." I straighten out Tamaki's ruffled hair. He freezes in confusion. "Eh?"
"Yeah, watch I'll prove it." I nod at Chase, who nods back and walks towards Hikaru. Hikaru goes wide eyed when Chase kisses his cheek and winks at him.
Hikaru runs away freaking out and I laugh at the scene that just unfolded before my eyes.
Tamaki looks down sheepishly. "Oh."
"It was cute that you were jealous though." I smirk at Tamaki.
I walk off with Chase and Hoshimi in tow. As we walk to my house, I silently open the note from Tamaki.
It reads: 'Someone like me.'
I smile and start humming 'Can't Help Falling in Love with You' by the A-Teens, which made Chase and Hoshimi look at me curiously. I just laughed and we all walked home.
