Summer
A few days into summer and a cell phone for me and Haruhi by the twins. Haruhi and I found summer jobs in Karuizawa. Yuki told me I didn't need to work but I wanted to know what it was like to have responsibilities… I also needed time away from host club to think.
Tamaki Pov:
I am freaking out! I called everyone and connected the lines and reported the emergency news "HARUHI AND LUCY HAVE GONE MISSING!" everyone sounded terribly shocked on the phone. I tried to explain that when I tried to contact their homes or go to them, I couldn't find them. Suddenly Kyouya explained that they were in Karuizawa? Why are they in Karuizawa? And why did Kyouya feel like not informing me of this! (Kyouya doesn't tell you a lot of things hehehe)
End pov:
Haruhi worked hard welcoming and serving the customers. I on the other hand was in the kitchen cooking. I was glad to spend my summer in Karuizawa. It felt relaxing. I like the host club, but sometimes I need a break and I think Haruhi was feeling the same. "Lucy can you help me hang these?" Haruhi had a huge basket of washed sheets. I nodded and got the other basket and we were outside hanging them. The air was fresh and clean. It was quiet and green. XP I'm in heaven. I heard something in the distant as Haruhi was spacing. When I looked closer it was a helicopter, and it was getting closer… no way it couldn't be could it? "Haruhi, Lucy are you all right? Daddy's here!" . it is. When everyone from the helicopter came inside Kyouya explained that Haruhi's dad sent her here because he had to go somewhere and needed her looked after. I just happened to be invited because I needed the fresh air and wanted to help out. 'How does he always know all this stuff?' then Misuzu-chin our manager showed off the aprons he made us wear. Sighing I grabbed a tray and filled it with tea before we went outside. Tamaki got really sob-by when he found out we were invited to go to different countries without him knowing. "You guys turned off your cells didn't you" "you can't do that!" the twins said. Haruhi then said "but it's such a pain" I also replied "didn't want it bothering me during work!"
Soon after they all decided to stay in VIP rooms at our bed and breakfast job. Haruhi broke down and I sighed knowing this would happen. I went and asked Misuzu about rooms and he explained "sorry I wish I could let you all stay but we only have one guest room left." The twins then decided
*Guestroom refreshing job contest*
Misuzu immediately accepted it and I had a bad feeling. When the game started Hunny and Tamaki were down points already, but the twins were raking up the points. On the other hand Mori / was unbeatable in my mind.
He carried things like they were nothing, he always had little to say though but I couldn't stop watching him… I really hope he wins. O.O I shook the thought and emotion quick hoping no one noticed. Going out the back for air I didn't care for the rest. I could hear Haruhi and Kyouya talking and I decided to snoop a bit. I hid under the porch and listened to the conversation. "Would you like to bet who will win?" "Not at all I don't get it?" Haruhi stated. Kyouya then started on Hunny was cute not refreshing so he was out. Tamaki was an idiot so he's out and the twins were on a role. Then I heard a chop noise and peaked through the holes.
It was Mori/ no shirt. / I looked away quick holding my hand to my heart. "However we have a Dark horse" Kyouya stated. I stopped my delusions to think 'why is he chopping wood? Do we even have a non electric chimney?' "So then it's Mori-sempai?" "If Hunny drops out he will back out too." Kyouya stated "they're really close aren't they?" I couldn't handle anymore of the conversation so I snuck back around the building. 'I knew he wasn't interested in anyone. He's served Hunny so long it's the only thing he's willing to consider isn't it?' T.T I washed off and headed back for the kitchen. Tamaki started playing the piano so more customers came in and I got more work. Thankfully it kept me from thinking of anything else. I didn't even notice Mori was in the kitchen fixing things until I tried to reach for the extra plaits. 'Why are they so high up?' I tried to somehow stretch my body into growing and reaching. That's when I felt a familiar presence and hands grabbing the plates. "Here!" in his monotone voice. I dared not look at him and took the plate's running back into the kitchen. It was tiring and I had successfully avoided him the whole day after that.
Next day
I noticed everyone was consumed in Haruhi and Hikaru's first date. *Sigh* I decided to stay and work in her place. I hope she has fun. My smile was vague and lonely but I pressed on anyways. I was use to staying behind. Everyone left to go spy on them and I was again, alone. 'Maybe I should stop this game while I still can?' but the real question was could I stop liking someone or stop being friends with the others. I don't really feel like I belong. "Good work Lucy-Chan now go rest up, it looks like you'll need it." Misuzu said. I looked at the clock and I had worked almost the whole day without noticing. I was on my way up to my room when suddenly I heard an old familiar voice. I turned to see a boy, little smaller than Mori, had same built tone, and short red hair. "Hey Lucy, been awhile." The red headed boy was two years older than me had brown eyes and always wore that black jean jacket. You could say he looked like a bad-ass, but to me he was the same sweet Kiba who was my best friend's boyfriend and my old companion/ body guard through elementary and middle school. "KIBA-KUN!" I jumped at him in a hug "whoa missed me that much? So what's going on? I heard you're here from Yuki." I invited him to tea and we talked about how long it's been. (I stopped seeing anyone for 2 years since Hideko) "Hey are you doing anything tomorrow?" I shook my head and Kiba smiled before getting up and saying "great. You, me tomorrow at 8, and don't be late." He ran off before I could say anything. Sitting back down in frustration Misuzu popped out from behind with a devilish look that said it all. "So who was that mysterious refreshing bad boy? You are dating him? So what are you going to wear?" I tried to explain Kiba to her when the boys came back.
Hunny pov:
"Misuzu-chin, were back" Tama-chan said from his gloominess. "Lucy has a date! With a really refreshing bad boy!" "My dear daughter is WHAT?" Tama-chan asked freaking out. "She's got a date tomorrow with a bad boy." Misuzu said happily. Huh? We all turned to her and demanded an explanation. "Wait let me explain!" Lucy begged but Tamaki and Hikaru were freaking out. I think this might be why she is avoiding Takashi a lot. I turned to him to see if I could find emotion. His face didn't say anything but his fist did. It kept clenching and unclenching. Takashi was clearly upset. "Oh no! I can go on a simple rendezvous bymyself!" she said before leaving for her room. I'm really worried suddenly out of the blue Tama-chan not listening to the current talking said "Men we must make sure Lucy-chans purity stays intact. We don't know who this ruffian is" everyone seemed into it, especially Takashi but he didn't say or make any actions of looking interested as usual.
End pov:
It was morning and I felt a little energetic knowing I was going to spend the day with my best friend's boyfriend and my old classmate Kiba who I haven't seen in forever. I got up and took a shower before fixing my hair straight. a yellow sweater, a pair of skin tight blue jeans and some blue vans, gold Bengals and a summer elegant hat. Grabbing my purse I left to meet up with him. I went down the stairs quietly and snuck out the back. It was somewhere around 7:50 and started pacing.
Mori pov:
I had tried to figure out why Lucy was avoiding me all night and got no sleep. Some reason I feel like I was kicked in the stomach hard. I don't know why this hurts so much, or why it's so frustrating when Lucy avoids me like the plague. I don't want Lucy going on this date. We were waiting at the meeting place Misuzu told us she would be. "There she is!" Tamaki whispered. I turned their direction to see Lucy / she was really cute in the attire. She looked really good. We all hid on the stairs hopping she wouldn't notice us. Suddenly a boy dressed like a biker punk with red hair came behind her. She turned quick and hugged him. The depth pain in my chest kept growing and getting heavier.
End pov:
"Glad you came, for a second there I thought you would dump me." Kiba whined. I shook my head and hugged him tighter. I didn't realize how much I missed him. Letting go I could see Kiba was just as happy. Out of nowhere I heard "I am not about to let my daughter go on a date without her father!" I let Kiba go to find a raging Tamaki come at us with the now busted crew behind him. I couldn't believe it, they had stalked me even when I told them I didn't want to see them right now... "My dear daughter who is this and why didn't you want us coming? Daddy was worried." "Ah! this must be Tamaki, it's nice to meet you my name is Kiba" Kiba greeted everyone and they introduced themselves. I was still mad that they followed me. I mean can I not go anywhere without them? We all went into a coffee shop nearby and Tamaki flew his questions. "My name is Kiba and I'm Lucy-Chan's sempai and Yuki-chans boyfriend. We haven't officially seen each other in 2 years; I am a first year at the college in Tokyo University." Everyone had some weird idea and I knew it. "Lucy-Chan likes older men?" the twins asked. I fell to the floor before stammering up. "Didn't you just hear him? He's my Sempai and Yuki-chans boyfriend, sort of an older brother figure." They all said sorry then congratulated him on being with Yuki. I went to go order the drinks and let them get acquainted.
Hunny Pov:
Kiba-Chan let out a relieving sigh before saying "I'm just glad Lucy-Chan has someone to look after her, since I'm not around anymore. I worry about her sometimes, especially when I found out about Hideko." We all looked at him equally confused. He looked back to Lucy before us "truthfully back in school, I wasn't doing too well and got into a lot of trouble. When Lucy came along I was way below sinking level, but somehow her persistence to help me actually worked. She saved my life and in return I have kept creeps from coming at her. When she entered middle school it was really bad. Her lockers were always filled with love letters, sometimes her shoes were stolen, she would be stalked wherever she went, the worst was when older men have attempted to kidnap her on more than one occasion, and she's a little ditsy at times. No matter what came her way, I am always surprised how brave she is even though she had that type of past no one should go through." We all had a new point of view on Lucy-chan as Kiba-chan kept on. "What type of past did she have?" Kyou-chan asked Kiba smiled "that's for her to tell. Tamaki as her…um… father of sorts I leave her in your care. Don't fail me. And don't ever hurt her. I feel if she loses trust in all of you then she will lose what is left of herself." He was dead serious then went back to smiling "Oh and one more thing, Mori?" Takashi stood there still. "Don't you dare break her heart." Takashi gave a small nod. He was blushing a little too. Lucy-Chan came back with a tray full of drinks. "So what did you talk about?" Kiba changed expressions to an energetic smile "oh nothing, just your terrible habit of talking in your sleep" Lucy turned bright red. "I-I do not!" Takashi looked like he was getting tired.
End Pov:
The day went by pretty fast, a lot faster than I had hoped for. Kiba left back to Tokyo University when the day ended. I felt a little piece of my old life leave with him. I felt so cold and a little alone again. It only gets worse when I see Mori being flirted with. Maybe I should just quit. (Aaaaaahhh such a head ache!) "Lucy-chan are you ok?" I fazed out of my thoughts to see everyone's worried faces. "Yeah, sorry just couldn't remember something." The wind started kicking really bad. "So cold, when did the weather decide to change? It was such a nice day too." Sighing I looked back to the group. "Oy slow pokes it's going to rain soon so we better hurry!" everyone agreed and we left for the house. We were all soaked and used some of the empty rooms for showering. I headed back downstairs and got orders to switch out the sheets in one of the room he forgot. Since it was a vacant room I stepped inside and grabbed the sheets switching them not noticing I was being watched. After switching them I went to turn off the lights but suddenly had my hand grabbed. "who- Mori-senpai." o/o I couldn't help stare at his figure. He had obviously just taken a shower and was still dripping wet wearing a pair of jeans and no shirt with a towel hanging on his head. "D-do you need something?" I looked at him with my back to the wall as he inched close to my face. "Ah. Stay where you are." is all he said as our lips interlocked. It sent shivers of ecstasy throw my veins. Nothing Hideko could ever make me feel when he stole my first kiss. My knees were buckling but kept myself up so I could deepen the kiss.
It was powerful yet soft. He tasted like black coffee and mint candy from the shop we were just at. I was the first to pull away for breathe. I was red as a cherry starring at his smirk. He was smirking! Mori-senpai of all people was smirking! "Takashi!" his smirk went away slowly as I told him he should probably go answer that. He was just outside the door when he said "thanks for the kiss! I love the service here!" I fell to the floor breathing hard as he left. What was that? Mori was speaking sentences! I traced my lips with the tip of my finger trying not to faint. I took the sheets and ran down stairs putting them in the dirty clothes before seeing the group. Mori was asleep on the couch as if nothing happened. I turned really red looking at him. "What up with you Lucy?" one said as the other "yeah you're as red as a tomato" I turned to the twins but couldn't get the words out. I held my hands to my mouth staring back at the giant "n-nothing!" I ran to my room and got ready for bed trying to ignore what just happened. Does this mean he likes me or is he just playing around with me? The twins grinned evilly knowing quite well what happened in the room. Tamaki was going to be furious as they have their fun.
No one's pov
"Hey look, Mori-sempai is waking up!" Kaoru said.
"Good morning, Sleeping Beauty!" Hikaru sang.
"You sure got Lucy riled up!" They teased. For a second Mori looked confused. But then his eyes got huge and his face the same shade Lucy's was a couple minutes ago as he remembered what he did. He flat out kissed her! He just took Lucy's kiss without consent! How was he going to face her? He looked over everyone. "What? Mori, what did you do to my daughter!" the twins held each other in their brother act and chimed "it seems they were in the back having a hot make out!" I believe Tamaki fainted and Mori froze. Honey was smiling a little extra big after that and the twins laughed at Tamaki's shock. "Takashi you… didn't sleep well when you heard Lucy-chan had a date didn't you?" Mori went into his expressionless face and "ah" as usual. Honey may play cute but he was always able to read Mori. Small and dangerous people! Small… but dangerous! "You like her don't you?" Mori's face was buried in shades of red on his tanned skin. "a-ah" the usual Mori would have never tried something like that, but it was obvious he started liking her. What is he going to do? "Takashi… you should ask Lucy out. Be more independent." Mori looked to the loll. "I can take care of myself. We don't have to go by the old family tradition… we can be friends and have our own lives." Mori sat their contemplating what his friend was saying.
Lucy Pov:
I avoided Mori-senpai even more the next few days. I didn't know what to say if I didn't, I pretended nothing happened during host times when I would sing "Lucy-chan can you come with us? We have to put some stuff in storage." I saw the twins and Mori carrying some costumes and boxes. Nodding I went with them grabbing a box to carry not knowing they had something devious up there sleeve. "Were should I put this?" I started down the steps. "In the far back on the left" nodding I went to the far back hearing the door shut and a click sound with me and Mori inside. I think I also heard some stuff being piled in front of the door but now I was panicking! *ring* it was my phone! I picked it up recognizing the caller as the twins! "OPEN the door!" I yelled into the phone like a crazy person. "No, we won't. You two need to settle things. It's annoying how you're avoiding him" I heard one voice then I heard the other "besides this is fun. See you after club!" *sigh* "you have got to be kidding me! Let us out!" I yelled into the phone but they hung up. I went to the door and tried to open it hoping this was a stupid joke but it wasn't. They were seriously leaving me in here with him! "Lucy." I stopped trying to pry the door open and turned to see Mori sitting in the corner on the floor. "I'm sorry… you don't have to forgive me for what I did." -/- this man! Is stealing every good intent I have! Sighing I walked over to him in the dark room and knelt in front of him. He was… regretting the kiss/ I don't want him to regret it. He was looking at the ground avoiding my gaze. My heart was sinking and racing at the same time.I knew I lost any sense I had at that moment and went with bare instinct. "Mori-senpai please look at me?" I calmly said as I inched close.He did as I asked and I went for it. Closing the distance I lip locked the wild boy like he did me that day none the wiser.He didn't reject me, placing one hand on my cheek and the other around my waist pulling me closer. His tongue forcing its way into my mouth and battling for dominance. It felt overpowering having him hold me and take control. (For innocent people they did not do an innocent kiss!) My heart was racing, I placed a hand on his chest and I could feel his was the same pace, while putting my other hand in his hair combing it. It was soft. It made me deepen the kiss for I don't know how long."Woohoo make up make out" we separated our lips while hearing the two devils enter the room with the rest of the hosts. Kyouya was scribbling nonchalantly in his book, Tamaki was blushing furiously and rambling about my innocents, Honey was cheering and I… I was grinning finally got to admit my feelings and become his girlfriend. I advanced my classes so I could graduate with him. He still had host club so we kept our relationship a secret till graduation where I got a job at Jpop musicals and started my career as Mori started college. I moved in with him and Honey at their residence. I was no longer the shy wallflower I started out as. I loved life fully and with friends.