Yuki Pov:
I opened the fancy doors and was overtaken by pesky rose petals. "Welcome!" *shiver* I spent some time with the one named Kyouya and discussed the ball. I paid the fee for me and Lucy to go. Then I changed to the twins "yo, devils!" I looked to my long time enemies as they twitched before going into the love dovey act. "Cut the crap I'm here to talk about something interesting and make a deal!" the redhead devils spun their heads to me nearly inching too close for comfort. "What kind of deal?" one said while the other responded "interesting?" I knew I had the twins hook lined and sinker with their favorite words. "You won't believe what I saw in class. Feel like doing some match making for me?" the twins smiled their Cheshire cat grins "what do we do?"
The day went by quickly and I was too scared of what was coming next. We got into the limo and drove to the manor without a word. Hideko once again grabbed my hand and led me to his room. "I didn't know they were the host club, please I'm sorry." He threw me into his room and I landed on the carpeted floor. Hideko on top of me looking… strange? Why hasn't he hit me, smacked me, or tried something cruel yet? "You… were you going to betray me for them?" Hideko grabbed my hands and put his leg between mine. "No, I swear I was only helping carry some coffee to the room because I ran into it." My arms were pinned above me forcefully as I struggled. "You're lying! I saw you with one of them in the maze from the second floor. You broke the rules I gave you" letting go he wrapped his hands around my neck and started squeezing.
"You are mine and mine alone" I tried to get him off from the lack of breathing. "Hi-de-ko, pl-ease" I let the tears fall as I watch him get close whispering "if you ever decide to leave me, you're as good as died" releasing his grip from me. *loud gasps of breathing* I left his room remembering the words he uses to trap me in his wicked web and went down for the nurse to get proper bandaging for my neck and eye while silently crying.
(Thursday)
I went to school unable to hide the eye patch from anyone. Hideko came up with a story that I fell into something or another so I went along with it. Going into my first class Yuki took one look at me and the anger in her rose. Thankfully we were the only ones there "LUCY, I beg you. Get help or I!" I looked at her "Yuki… if I ever leave I am as good as dead" I had no emotion in my eyes, I felt dead knowing I would never escape him. He was powerful and wealthy; if I ran he could find me easily. Plus I had no were to go and no money. Everything I had been because of his generosity. *ring* Yuki went to her seat with an uneasy look watching me the entire time. The students arrived along with Honey and Mori. Honey and Mori looked at me. Honeys face was pained "Lucy-chan what happened?" I faked my smile and said "oh this? I tripped and fell into_ hitting it giving myself a black eye. Don't worry it's not that bad, I get it off tomorrow." They didn't say anything more and I made sure to avoid everyone, especially the host club as I finally had lunch. Looking at my phone 'Lucy, I was pulled into a meeting, stay in class till I come get you.' I sat there in the empty classroom watching outside to everyone. They looked like they were having fun. *door sliding* I flinched and turned quick to see who it was but didn't expect Yuki! "What are you doing here; Hideko is going to show up any minute." The girls violet eyes were sad and fiery as she looked to me. "I heard what happened yesterday. He had no right to punish you for helping Haruhi." *sweat drop* "Yuki-" *foot steps.* I knew exactly whose footsteps those were. I panicked grabbing Yuki and forcing her under the teacher's desk "stay there and be quiet!" I demanded as I ran to the door opening it "Lucy, who were you talking to?" I raised an eyebrow "no one" I stood my ground as Hideko did a quick scan of the room. "Lucy, I'm going to be on a business trip next Monday with the Ootori family as an official share holder for my father's business. If I so much as hear about host club or that you went outside the walls of the manor your punishment will be more severe. Got it!" I had no emotion to his voice anymore, I only responded with a yes as we left to my next class.
Clenched fist Yuki pov:
That RAT! He is not ruining my plans… Ootori? *gloom* you have got to be kidding me! The one person I left out of my plan was the shadow king for a reason! I came out from under the desk and ran down the hall to meet with one dark business lord to sign my soul! Hideko prepare yourself for your worst nightmare!
Cinderella for a night!
A week has gone by and I have had no accidents lately so I was left with a small patch on my cheek thankfully it wasn't that bad. Yuki has been running around like a mad person and I am getting extremely worried about her! I was really happy though because I would have the manor to myself. No Hideko, no Hideko's parents. Just peace and quiet. "Hey are you going to the ball?" I listened unintentionally. "Yep, you?" the girls were squealing about the ball for the host club. So it's today huh? I had secretly dancing the steps that the girls would use at the dance. I knew I couldn't go but I could at least imagine what it could be like right? When I had reached the cooking class I was glompped by Yuki. The surprise on my face did not waver "Yuki what is up with you?" she looked at me like she was possessed "oh nothing I just have a feeling today is going to be… life changing, let's go!" she was at her usual fast pace taking my hand and guiding me into the classroom. This whole day was weird and relaxing. I was NOT used to this. I also felt as if someone was watching me. Every now and then I would turn fast but I didn't see anyone. Great I'm losing it! T.T The ride home was as quiet as ever; Hideko was already in another limo going to a dinner party and meeting. While I was picked up by his personal butler and escorted home and to my room. The house was on lock down. I layed on my bed peering at the clock 6:20 the ball is going to start at 7 *mental slap* I was not going to mope over something I could never go to so I plugged in my IPOD and sang to anything that came on not noticing the maids coming into my room. "Ms. Valentine" she whispered shaking me. I jolted up falling off the bed. "What the- I'm sorry you scared me" I looked at the middle aged maid and a couple other smiling and cautious maids that have always tooken care of me. One of the few people who really felt sorry about my predicament. "Is something wrong?" the maids smiled and told me I had a visitor. My eyebrow rose in confusion "I would advise this to be quiet as possible." They left and Yuki came in nearly glomping me again "what are you doing here! Are you insane?" I hissed at her while getting up again. "Yes I am, I have come to play the part as your fairly godmother." "Godmother- no Yuki I can't go to that Hideko would kill me!" I fled from her grasp "No he will not, you want to know why… I had a little deal with a certain Ootori to make sure he won't be able to leave till 1:00 so if we leave at 12 we can make it here before he does and no one will know. The maids are also going to help get us out secretly and you back in without anyone noticing. Don't do this for anyone else but yourself. No one is more deserving. You know as well as I do you want to see him again, well here is your chance!" I opened the door pacing furiously. "I-I don't even have a dress!" Yuki opened the door slowly and pulled me with her to the maids "I already got everything, now let's go." I was pushed into a mysterious limo, Yuki behind me. We were drove to the school and I saw two familiar red heads waiting. "Why are they here?" the twins grabbed me and Yuki wasn't too far behind. We went into another room and I saw an older female version of the twins. "So this is my customer, welcome Ms. Valentine, Yuki told me much about you my name is Yuzuha Hitachin. Now if all you could leave so I can work my magic." The twins shrugged and Yuki gave me a hair pin. It was beautiful blue rose hair pin comb. I hugged Yuki before she left. As the door made a click sound Yuzuha practically jumped me "first things first this hair needs taming, when did you last have a haircut!" I jumped back "relax I won't make it short I'm just going to put it up, promised your friend I wouldn't cut it. So come here and sit" I struggled for words *sigh* sat and let her tame my hair; she smiled and said "so are you ready for your first ball?" I smiled and shook my head "no." "Good, if you were it would be boring" *sweat drop*'that sounds so much like her sons'. "Now let's get these clothes off and into the dress." I flinched. "Swear to me that anything you see today will not leave this room!" I squeezed the chair tightly. Yuzuha only looked at me curiously before smiling "Yuki asked the same thing, I swear." I relaxed a little taking off my shirt and pants to let her see the damage. Her eyes widened like saucers.
Honey Pov
Everyone but Mori knew about Yuki-Chan's plan. We were all waiting for Lucy-Chan. The twins complained that Yuki-chan didn't pick the one they gave her and Tamaki gave a relieved sigh for that and kept talking about how noble he looks and how his soon to be daughter will be very elegant. (Lucy is older than you idiot!) A little later the guys had to leave and entertain the crowd since Lucy-Chan got dressed late. Takashi was being overrun with dance partners. Takashi hasn't really been himself since we met Lucy in the maze. He watches her from the corner of his eye like he does me. I don't even know if he knows the feeling he has is love and not protection, I hope Yuki-chans plan works. I don't like Lucy being with Hide- Kun, he is not cute at all. Takashi finally got away from the girls and came over to me. "Takashi," He didn't respond, he was staring intently at something. I turned to look where he was and there I saw it. Lucy-Chan looked beautiful! Wearing a long black dress that was tight from torso up and flowed outwards from hips. Beautiful blue roses traveled and decorated her dress. She no longer looked like a wallflower.
Though she looked really nervous as she struggled with the stairs. 'Must be scared.' "LUCY-CHAN" I called out to her. She turned to me and I ran to her. She smiled timidly. "You look so pretty Lucy-chan!" It was the truth. Takashi still seemed stunned. Could he be...? Having a sign of emotion! We were right, he's interested in her! Suddenly I had an amazing idea. "Takashi, you and Lucy-chan should dance!" Lucy-chan looked alarmed. And Takashi would too if he would show his emotions. Lucy-Chan was ready to protest before; Takashi extended his hand and murmured, "May I?" Lucy-Chan blushed and looked down. But then she lifted her head and nodded shyly Takashi swept her out onto the dance floor. He was letting his defenses slip. I think he smiled. "Mori-sempai and Lucy-sempai seem to be enjoying themselves." Haruh-chan observed. "Come on Haruh-chan! Let's go find everyone" I ran to my friends "Everyone! You have to see this, Yuki-chan was right!" I called out when I found them. "What! Honey-sempai are you sure?" Tamaki looked excited. "Yeah, it's Lucy-chan! She looks really pretty! Like an angel." "Well she is down now and she seems to be having fun, come take a look." Haruh-chan said. The six of us walked closer to the hidden dance floor. "I don't see what you are... Oh!" Tama-chan exclaimed. "Well, this is fascinating." Kyou-chan grinned. "I knew it would be cute!" I was so happy. Takashi never took an interest in anyone but me. "Even though I trust Mori-sempai, he better not make any moves on my new daughter!" Tama-chan vented. The twins snorted. "Lucy-Chan and Mori? No way, I guess Yuki won the bet!" "Of course I'm right! You all will do well to keep to your promise and look after her when I'm not able to right?" Yuki-chan came out wearing a silver skin tight cocktail dress. "As a good partner to the Ootori Company I will keep my word." The shadow king smirked lifting his glasses. Tamaki came in front of Yuki "What Lucy is in danger?" everyone fell as we all forgot he was the only one that didn't figure out about Hide-kun. Oblivious much?
End pov
The dance was smooth, I felt like my body was floating yet burning from his touch. He was gentle and I wasn't used to that, but I wanted to. I felt alive and tingling all over. My heart racing and it felt like we were the only two in the whole place. "You look beautiful" Mori said. I was blushing like crazy now. Why is he so nice? Mori was wearing a tux, but without the jacket. We were dancing so close to each other. 'I thankfully covered my scars with a matching ribbon on my neck and concealer for my back and arms thanks to Yuzuha. Just thinking about her expression made me gloomy. What if Mori sees the scars? Would he… ignore me? I danced with Mori for as long as I could till he had to get back to the customers. I wasn't… too jealous that he had to leave but I wish it could have lasted longer. I spent time dancing with Yuki and the rest of the host club members. I was given the last dance with Mori though. 'Today was better than I dreamed. I will remember this always.' (Also Haruhi kissed a girl…I'm having doubts that she is into anyone!) *ding dong* I heard the clock announce that it was 12 o'clock so I froze stopping our dance letting Mori go "I-i'm sorry I… I have to go! YUKI-chan" I yelled to my friend panicking, while running for the limo carrying my clothes. Yuki stopped arguing with the twins and ran after me. "I'm sorry I lost track of time." I smiled at her while jogging down the steps. "It's ok but we really need to leave now." I whipped my head her direction losing the beautiful blue rose hair pin comb I got from Yuki. I had no time to stop though so because Yuki kept me running till I got to the limo and told the driver to floor it while I changed. I gave Yuki my dress and thanked her. "I will keep it safe for you, it's yours anyways." My smile got bigger "Yuki-chan you're the nicest friend anyone could have, thank you for the wonderful night." I let my hair out and took off the entire make up before sneaking in with the maids on look out and into my room for shower and sleep. Hideko shortly came home none the wiser.
Honey pov:
Lucy and Yuki went into a mode of panic when the clock struck making it 12 o'clock. The beautiful moment that Lucy and Takashi were having stopped as she ran for the front door. I felt like I've heard something like this before? Takashi and I went after them trying to avoid all the fan girls but it was too late, they were gone. That's when I saw Takashi pick up some sort of blue pin. I think it was Lucy's. smiling as big as I could I said "it seems Lucy left it behind, kind of like Cinderella and the glass slipper huh?" Takashi looked at me abruptly no expression as usual "ah." *sigh* Yuki-chan I hope what we are doing works.