Here is chapter 9. Please enjoy! Ans watch out, it's a tad longer than the others.
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"So how are things with Kyoya working out?" Nekozawa asked as we drove to the Fujioka house hold.
"Good. He canceled all his appointments today just to talk with me." I replied.
"So you and Kyoya are becoming a sure thing?"
"Well, we might not. After all I am just some girl from Canada." I had told him about me and Kyoya.
"And neither of you can figure out how you got here in the first place?" I had also told Nekozawa the story of how I had ended up here.
"Hey, all I know is that I was at my computer, there was a bolt of lighting and now I'm in your world."
"Perhaps it is the work of dark magic that brought you here." Belzenef was rubbing his paws together as Neko-chan said this.
"Oh, give it a rest." I said, pushing Neko away. "I'm sure that this is just a crazy dream and in ten years time, after I wake up, I will never remember any of this."
"But if this was a dream do you think that you would have to pose as my cousin?" I looked at the guy. Again some one drilled a hole in my dream theory.
"I guess your right. Maybe this is really happening and it's just better to not ask questions about it and just accept it."
"Spoken like a true slacker."
"Hey, I enjoy being a slacker thank you very much!"
"By the way, do you have plans for this Saturday after school?"
"Why?" I eyed him suspiciously. "You're not asking me out on a date are you?"
"No nothing like that. But I am inviting the whole Host Club to come to my private beach. I heard that last time wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been."
"And so I'm coming?"
"Yes. I have to invite my 'cousin' now don't I?"
"True. That would look odd if you only invited a group of good looking guys to your beach and left out your cousin." I then caught the perverted joke in what I said and stifled a burst of laughter that came out.
"Master Nekozawa, we have arrived at the Fujioka home." The drive said over the intercom before getting out to open the back door.
"Here you are miss." He said as he helped me out.
"Thank you." I said before heading up the stairs to tell Haruhi of tomorrow's plans.
It was lunch time at Ouran Academy and the Host Club had all decided to eat together before heading off to the beach. Everyone had ordered something at the school Cafeteria with the exception of Haruhi, who always packed a lunch. Normally I pack a lunch too, but yesterday I discovered that you didn't have to pay for your food! Well I didn't. My 'cousin' was willing to pay for me. So everyone was at the same table eating together, have conversations about going to the beach. It reminded me of my life back home where me and all of my friends would all sit at one table and have a huge conversation about whatever. Everybody had gotten something really fancy, but me. All I wanted was a bowl of Ramen*! I was about to dig in when my glasses fogged up from the steam. Casually I pulled them off, folded them up, set them down on the table and resumed eating my meal.
"Wow, she pretty good with hashi**." Hikaru commented.
"Yeah. You'd think someone from Canada was struggle more." Kaoru added.
"You know I have been living at Haruhi's house for the past week. So I've learned to use hashi in that time frame."
"So how well can you see without your glasses?" Haruhi asked.
I slurped up some more noodles before answering. "I can see, just not perfectly. I'm near sighted so I won't be bumping into walls anytime soon, I just won't be able to see any finer detailing. So in other words, I can see, everything is just a little fuzzy." I went after a strip of mushroom this time.
"Wow, Stacy-chan's eyes are bad. Look how strong her glasses are." Honey said as he placed the spectacles on his eyes.
"Mitsukuni, take those off." Takashi ordered, but the twins grabbed them first.
"Wow, she is blind." The Twin Devils said together, looking through the lenses.
"I'll take those." Kyoya said, plucking them from Thing one and Thing two and handing them to me. "Here you are."
"Thank you Kyoya." I thanked, placing them on top of my head to keep them away from the others.
"You guys shouldn't play with someone's glasses like that." Haruhi scolded. "What if you broke them?"
"Yes. I doubt that Stacy would be able to find the same frames here in Japan." Kyoya added.
"Hm...I forgot how nice it was to be around people who wear glasses."
"What makes you say that?" The natural rookie asked.
"Well, most of my friends back home either don't wear glasses, or they have worn contact lenses for so long they forget what it's like wearing glasses." I answered, while going after the last of my ramen, a piece of pork still floating in the broth.
"So Stacy," Hikaru started to change the subject.
"Do you have a swimsuit to wear?" Kaoru finish. My grip on the chopsticks tightened, making them cross as the pork fell back into the bowl. I had been all excited about the trip that I had forgotten that I didn't have anything to wear. Normally I didn't like going to the beach, or even wearing a swimsuit, but I felt disappointed none the less. My head dropped its angle causing my glasses to slide off my hand and land on my nose.
"I'll take that as a no." Hikaru stated.
"Don't worry, our mom also make swimsuits. We'll just bring some to the beach for you and Haruhi to chose which one you guys want to wear.
I lifted my head up and smiled at then. "Thank you." I said. But, despite their gesture, I didn't feel any better.
Kyoya was the only one who saw that Stacy still wasn't happy. He wanted to take away her sadness. But what could he do? Everyone would see him in the middle of the Cafeteria if he tried to console Stacy. As painful it was to see Stacy sad, he knew that she would have to bear it for a little while.
We took two cars to the beach. Nekozawa, Kyoya and myself in Neko's car. And everyone else inside Tamaki's car. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't get any alone time with Kyoya on the ride there, but I would have to make up for it later.
"Good after noon Masters." The twin maids of the Hitachiin family said. They wore blue maid's outfits and white aprons and matching headbands to tie back their black hair.
"Miss Fujioka can come with me." The first one offered.
"And Miss Nekozawa can come with me." The second one offered. I guess I had adopted my 'cousin's' last name. Haruhi and I were lead to separate change rooms where we could disrobe.
As I stood in the middle of the room that feeling of gloominess came back over me. I didn't know why but I felt just awful since lunch. I hoped I wasn't going to be sick. Why was I feeling so awful? I wished that the twins hadn't brought up the whole swimsuit issue. And then it struck me. I knew why I was so upset. It was the fact that I was going to be in a swimsuit and Kyoya wasn't. Why should he get to see my body when I can't see his?
"Are you ready to make your selection Miss Nekozawa?"
"Yeah, yeah. Give me....that one I guess." I pointed to one in the far off corner; place so that no one would notice it.
Several minute later I walked out of the changing room and found Haruhi, in a white two piece with ruffles. I stared at the girl blankly.
"Um...I brought your other swim suit if you want it." I said holding up the yellow pullover and green board shorts.
"Give 'em here." Haruhi quickly said before dipping back inside the change room. Now that Haruhi was safe from the eyes of the Host Club I walked towards where the others were.
"Hey Stacy!" The Honor Student called.
"Yeah." I said as I turn around to face her.
"Where did you find my other swimsuit?"
"Well....a certain Canadian may or may not have seen where your father may or may not placed a boy's swimsuit that may or may not have belonged to you, and she may or may not have put it in her bag for her good Japanese friend."
"Awww. Thanks Stacy."
"Ah, it's no problem. I can understand a woman's need to not show skin in public."
"Is that why you're also wearing board shorts and pullover?"
"Shhh." I placed my finger to my lips. "Let's let the guys see for themselves."
"What are you two wearing?" Hikaru asked.
I looked down at my blue and white shorts and pull over. "What? Who says that me and Haruhi can't wear swimsuits that conceal our bodies?" I answered. "Besides, I'm body conscious." I added, pushing my glasses up further on my nose.
"So you fear the sun too?" Neko-chan's breath blew against my neck making me jump inside my own skin. The Necromancer had been standing behind me under an umbrella with a curtain the came to the ground to shield himself from the sun.
"Don't do that." I said bring my hand to my neck. "Or I'll steal your umbrella. And I'm not scared of the sun, I just don't like showing off my body."
"Yes, I agree." Tamaki said. "A young Lady shouldn't show off her skin until she is married." His face was all red by now.
"What ever you think Tamaki." I said, losing interest. It was then that I spotted Kyoya sitting in a sun chair in the shade reading a book. I thought back to when my family went to the Dominican Republic on vacation and all I did was read. I didn't have a problem with going to the beach, but doing only that for two whole weeks can become so boring. Now I was wishing that I had brought a book myself. But since I didn't I might as well enjoy the time I had in the sun. I prowled over to where Kyoya was trying to keep my demeanor cool.
"Hey. Is it alright if I leave my glasses here?"
"Sure." He said flatly. I wish I could tell if Kyoya was looking at me or the book, but with the glare on his glasses it was impossible to tell.
"Thanks." I said just as flatly. Kyoya didn't like to have any fun. I'd have to fix that.
The afternoon at the beach had been lots of fun. Tamaki and I faced off against the twins in Beach Volleyball; the twins won. Haruhi, Honey, Mori and myself build a sand castle. It had been pretty good so far, even though Kyoya refused to do anything. I was a bit sad that he didn't even want to go for a walk with me. So instead Mori went with me. He wasn't as talkative as Kyoya, or even a mouse, but his company was nice too. Since we were at Umehito's private beach there was a huge cave in the shape of Belzenef, just like in the Manga. I still didn't know if I was in the Manga world or the Anime world. I guess it didn't matter now. Wherever I was I was going to have to go home soon. That is if I could go home. Do not question God's will. Thing are the way they are, because they are meant to be the way they are.
Mori and I had walked up along the path that lead up to the mouth of the cave. We didn't go in, but just sat out on the edge of the cliff looking out at the deep blue water as it sparkled in the sunlight. It was getting late in the day and it was so hot. I had abandoned my pullover long ago and only had a bikini top on. It was square shape, came down to my stomach and acted like a sports bra.
"Whoa! Look! A foreign babe!"
Mori turned around and saw two rowdy teenagers come out of the cave. One of them was shirtless and had a ball cap on backwards; the other was carrying an empty case of beer and had a tattered muscle shirt on with his black shorts. I stood up and moved behind the Kendo Champion, thinking about what happened to Haruhi last time she came to the beach. But this was going to be different, I had Mori with me. Big, strong Mori. Even though I was a good twelve feet away from them I could smell the beer on their breaths. They were buzzed, if not fully drunk. Mori took a few steps towards them, but they weren't scared. Mori took a swing at one, but the guy with the beer case pulled out a bottle.
"Mori!" I called. But before he could spot the danger the bottle smashed into the back of his head. Mori fell to the grown, landing with a loud 'boom'. I couldn't believe it. They had taken out Mori just like that. I had to choice to make. Either jump off the cliff and risk killing myself or fight my way out and risk getting raped. I had to say that neither option appealed to me.
"So babe, you wanna have some fun?" The guy who knocked out Mori asked.
"S-stay away!" I said, trying to hide the fear in my voice.
"Awww, what's the matter?" He mocked. "You scared of a little fun?" He put his arms around me and grabbed the strap of my top, attempting to get a 'view'. I pushed him away and screamed at the top of my lungs, trying to get the Host's attention.
"Oh a feisty one!" I punched him in the throat as he came after me again.
"Hey you little bitch! What you do that for?!" His friend yelled. I tried to take another step back, but the cliff had run out just behind me. I was trapped. I crouched down as he lunched for me, covering my head with my arms, screaming for help.
"Bun-bun Kick!" A Lolita voice called out. I opened my eyes and saw the shirtless guy get kicked to the side by Honey-senpai.
"W-wha!?" The other guy who K.O. Mori stuttered.
"Who did this to Takashi?" Honey asked in a dark voice.
"Him." I pointed to the guy who hit Mori with the bottle. I stood back as Honey beat the living crap out of the guy and as the two punks ran off with their tails between their legs.
"Thank you Honey." I said. The boy knelt next to his dear cousin and tried to wake him.
"Takashi. Takashi, please wake up." The boy bawled.
"Honey you stay here, I'm going to get Kyoya to call an Ambulance." I took off down that path at full speed, prying to God that Mori would be alright. Please, please don't let him be hurt. I kept repeating in my head.
"Kyoya!" I called when I saw him. "Kyoya!" I called again. I could see him look over in my direction. "Call 9-1-1! There's been a-" My foot slipped on the rocky path as I neared the half way point. The rock gave way under my foot and I could feel it scrape against the side of the cliff. Soon, I was falling down the edge, unable to save myself. Before I hit the water I felt something collide with the back of my head and I blacked out.
Kyoya looked on in horror as Stacy fell into the shallow water below.
"Kyoya." Tamaki said. "What happened?"
The Shadow King tossed his cell phone over to his friend and took off towards Stacy. "Call 9-1-1. I think we have an emergency on our hands." Kyoya ripped off his shirt and glasses before diving into the cold water and swam to where Stacy had gone under. He could see red water floating up from some rocks and found Stacy's body nestled behind them. The blood was streaming from her right leg, which looked pretty torn up. Air bubbles escaped her lips as her blond hair floated around her head like a halo. The Megane swam over to her and pulled her lifeless body close as he returned to the surface. Once they where close enough to the shore Kyoya began to carry Stacy to the paramedics who ere now waiting on shore for her and Mori. It had taken both the twins, Honey and Tamaki to get Mori down to the ambulance to be treated. Mori was on his back with his head turned to the side so that they could examine his head.
"Is Mori going to be alright?" Haruhi asked.
"Don't worry. Your friend in going to fine. He should come around in an hour or two without any major damage to the skull." The paramedic answered. A second one took Stacy from Kyoya and set her in a gurney so they could perform C.P.R.
Kyoya felt so shaky seeing Stacy being treated by them. He knew that some damage could be done to the brain even if they had only been under water for a minute. After Stacy's lungs were cleared of water they began to clean up and bandage her leg. The gash went up about ¾ of the way to her knee. They also checked the back of her head for injury as well and only found a very minor sore spot.
"How is she?" Tamaki asked. Kyoya would have, but right now it felt like this throat was all tied up and speech was not viable.
"She'll be fine. I don't think that either of them have to go to the Hospital, but you should keep an eye on them. If something happens take them to the nearest doctor."
"Thank you." Kyoya said, now having regained his composure. "Send the Bill to the Ohtori Group. My family runs it and should be able to take of he medical expenses."
"Oh, you're one of the Ohtori boys? Um...you don't have to worry about paying. We are on your father payroll."
"We hope that our service is up to your father's par!" They said together.
"Yes, yes. I'll send my regards to my father."
"Thank you sir!" They said before they left the Host Club and the 'Nekozawa Cousins' on the beach.
"Well now, let's not stand on the beach with the sun going down. We should head back to my Manor to spend the night." Nekozawa said.
"Y-y-your m-m-manor?" Tamaki stuttered.
"I see problems with it." Kyoya said. "Besides Mori-senpai and Stacy need to rest somewhere proper if they are going to recover.
"Wooh~!" The twins hooted. "We're going to stay in a Haunted House!" Tamaki started to erode at this information, dispite the twins excitment.
Slowly, my eyes fluttered open and I found myself lying in bed inside a dark room. The back of my head hurt like someone had taken a sledge hammer to it, and my leg stung whenever I tried to move it. I had no clue where I was. I almost thought I was in Heaven, but the pain quickly disproved that theory. I pulled the bed sheets aside and looked down at my leg. It was all bandaged up with gauze. Where was I? Wasn't I running to get help? Mori!! Is he alright!? I tossed the rest of the bed sheets out-of-the-way and made my way out of the room.
"Fufufufufufu....So you are awake Miss Stacy." Neko-chan said from down the hall. I turned to talk to the guy.
"Where am I?" I asked groggily.
"You are at my Manor on the Beach."
"Oh, okay. Where's Mori, and is he okay?"
"He is fine. He woke up about forty-five minutes ago and is up and about."
"Okay." My empty stomach then chose to make it demands known. "Ugh. I'm sorry. Is there anything to eat?"
"Not at the moment I'm afraid. Since our arrival was so last minute there is no one to cook something for you. And everyone else is heading off to bed."
"Oh. Okay. I'll go to sleep then. I'll see you tomorrow. Night." I said as I went back into my room. I found my bag on the floor and dug out my night gown to change into. I then crawled onto the bed, pulled up the covers and when to sleep in the large, fluffy western-style bed.
*Ramen-a popular Japanese noodle dish with various vegetables and meats in it. Most well known from 'Naruto.'
**Hashi-chopsticks.
Well I hoped you all enjoyed that chapter I also hope that you stick around for the next one!