Living In My Sister's Shadow Chapter 11, an ouran high school host club fanfic

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To be a gentleman: lesson 1 dancing—the basic steps

"let's begin," miss Kanako said taking me left hand in hers, "Right, left… Then feet together on the second 'right'."

'Why am I doing this?' I asked myself as I was 'dancing' with Miss Kanako 'Oh yeah… Tamaki's making me learn how to dance for the stupid party we're having.'

"Harou," Miss Kanako said, cutting me from my thoughts, "The gentleman always leads… so guide your partner."

"Er, right…" I sweat dropped and continued to crudely dance with Miss Kanako. 'Okay' I thought to myself, 'I got this… Now, right… left…ri…' "AH!" I cried as I accidently stepped on Miss Kanako's foot, and flew forward, landing on top of my female partner.

"Oh! I'm sorry Kanako!"I blushed heavily as Kanako snaked her arms around my shoulders

"It's okay, Harou." Miss Kanako said with a smile.

I quickly got off Kanako and offered her a hand to help her up, "Thank you" she said, dusting off her vibrant banana yellow dress.

"Miss Kanako, why don't we take a break. Would you like some tea?" "Yes I would, thank you Harou. You're such a gentleman!"

I sweat dropped but nodded my head anyways, "I'll go make you that tea." I muttered walking out of the room I was dancing in and into one of the home and career's kitchens.

*5 minutes later*

I walked back inot the 'Ballroom' and saw Mitsukuni and takashi dancing. A light smile found it's way onto my face as I wlked past the dancing dup and over towards Kanako, who was resting at a small table.

"Miss Kanako" I called setting the tea tray gently on the table ignoring the fierce stare of longing I felt on my back/ "I'm back with your tea. I hope earl gray will be fine for you."

Kanako looked at me and smiled sweetly, "Harou, anything made by you I'd happily eat. Or in this case drink."

I smiled nervously but nod my head in thanks, "By the way Kanako," I said pouring the dark tea in a porcelain white cup with royal blue designs, "I'm sorry you got tapped for this."

"I don't mind. Your Hosting's on hold while you practice isn't that right?" she asked, "This way, I get to monopolize you time"

I looked at Kanako slightly confused but brushed it off as Kanako took her cup of tea and gave the cup an extensive look over.

"My…" she breathed, "These are brand-new Jinori tea sets."

'Jinori?' I glanced down at the tea pot in my hands.

"You're most observant." Kyoya said, popping out of nowhere, causing me to flinch, "They just came in today."

"I see." Miss Kanako sid, a dreamy look in her eyes, "They're such a nice color."

"You seem to like dishes…" I said catching Kanako off Guard.

"What?!" Kanako shouted extremely flustered, "No, I don't! Not a bit!" Kanako dropped her cup, causing her Hot tea to splash up on to her finger burning it.

My eyes widened and shot out of my seat, "You should go to the nurse" I said, leading Miss Kanako to the nurse's office.

"Nurse…" I said walking in, but instead of seeing the school nurse. A boy with short brown hair and an Ouran's boy uniform on.

"The nurse is out…" the brunette said looking at Kanako and I, "What's that?" the bot asked refusing to Kanako's hand, "A burn? Let me see…" the boy said reaching for Kanako's hand, but before he could even touch her, Kanako shouted

"No! I'm fine! Harou will look at it. Okay?" Miss Kanako said snaking her arms around my neck once again.

'why me?!' I cried mentally, but instead said, "What? But… I'm not good with tending to wounds…" 'Mom always used to do mine… now they're just crudely done'

"Oh…" Miss Kanako said, "Well I'm fine now, I just need to run this under cool water."

"Okay then, I just finished my rounds so I'll be going. See you later." The brown haired boy said, leaving the nurses office.

Once he left I turned to Kanako and asked, "Miss Kanako do you know him?"

"UH-UH NO WAY! NEVER MET HIM, HAROU!" Kanako shouted ramming into a cupboard, a furious blush on her face.

I sweat dropped at Kanako's violent denial, "Okay…" I said holding up my hands in surrender, "You don't know the guy."

"My… My burn's fine, so if you'll excuse me…" Kanako rushed towards the exit, "I I'll just…"

Miss Kanako was cut off when the door slammed open, right into Kanako's face.

"He's… Hurt…" Mori's strong voice said as he held Hunny on his back.

"Takashi…" I muttered staring at the 3rd year duo. What I saw was 3 'people' injured

1) Mitsukuni, who was crying on Takashi's shoulder.

2) Miss Kanako, who was close to tears

3) Finally the poor door that was ripped from its top hinges and cracked from the force Takashi hit it.

I went to look over at Kanako but found she had already left the nurse, and was running down the hall, "Take care." I said quietly as I turned my attention to Hunny, "Okay I'm telling you now. I don't really know what to do, but I'll try my best to help."

I went over to the cupboard and got out medical supplies. I sat Hunny down on a stool and put alcohol on a cotton ball and swabbed Mitsukuni's wound, "Sorry if this stings," I said apologetically before asking, "How'd you get hurt in the first place?"

"I tripped and Takashi steeped on me." Hunny cried upset

"Oh…" I muttered before smiling slightly, "Hey on a brighter note, your 'wound' isn't so bad, it's just a scratch. So Takashi!" I called gaining the mountainous boy's attention, "Mitsukuni will be fine."

Mori smiled at Hunny and I the look in his eyes were very greatfull happy that Mitsukuni was taken care of.

"Harou! Harou!" Mitsukuni shouted hopping on my lap, "Did you meet Toru?"

"Toru?" I asked confused

""Second year, class c… Toru Suzushima… Kanako's fiancé.

'What?' I thought to myself in shock

"Hey Harou?" hunny called snapping me from my brief state of shock/

"What is it Mitsukuni?" I looked at my upper classmen unsure of what he was going to ask.

Hunny took my right hand and looked at it very closely, "Your hand… Why is it covered with scars?"

My eyes widen in fear, fear that the host club would find out about my scars both the ones I gained making Haruhi safe. And the ones I got trying to hide the pain and loneliness. "Mitsukuni," I said picking the small blonde off my lap, placing him on his feet, "Don't tell anyone about those please…"

"Harou, what wrong?" Hunny asked grabbing my hands

"It's nothing!" I smiled happily, but I knew the smile didn't reach my eyes. It never did, "I… I have to go home now." I walked over to the exit, "Tell Tamaki and the others that I'm sorry, and I'll see them later."

"Harou…" Mitsukuni whispered softly as I left the nurse

*Third P.O.V.*

Our protagonist Harou Fujioka swiftly ran down the halls of Ouran private academy without any host besides Mitsukuni and Takashi knowing.

Now that Hunny has seen Harou's hand he might accidently tell the others and Harou for one does NOT want that to happen.

'Damn it, damn it, DAMN IT!' Harou mentally screams, 'I didn't want this! I never did!'

Now outside of the gigantic pink school, Harou sprinted to the exit and was heading towards the train station.

Minutes later on the train that was heading home, Harou collapsed in his seat, clutching his arms, looking as though he was cold.

"Harou?" a familiar voice asked.

Harou looked up and saw his baby sister, Haruhi standing right in front of him.

"Oh hi Haruhi…" Harou muttered looking at the passing scenery through shaded windows.

Haruhi gave her brother a look over. "Your shaking. Are you sick?" she asked in concern.

"Haruhi, I'm fine. I just need a break from the hosts."

Haruhi gave her brother a skeptical glance, "Oh really?"

"Yes."

"Harou, I can never get you, and you're my own brother! You try so hard to hide your emotions… And I can tell, right now you are not okay! Let me Help you!"

"If you want to help me, then just… let me be alone. That's all I need. I've spent too much time with the host club. I need a break."

"Fine…" Haruhi said in defeat.

10 minutes later

The Fujioka twins got off the train and went to their apartment.

Haruhi unlocked the door and let Harou in.

Walking past his sister Harou went down the small hall in their house and into his room. He threw his bag on the floor and plopped down on his unkempt bed. Taking off his Ouran uniform Harou stared at his bare and scared arms.

'why was it just me?' Harou asked himself, 'That I have to go through this, that I have to feel as though I'm all alone. And now, hen my walls were up most of my life… I'm too scared to let them down… To left people actually get to know the real me.'

A silent tear slid down Harou's cheek as the young brunette curled into a ball. His voice cracking and wavering as he sang,

(I miss you miss you)

Hello there the angel from my nightmare

The shadow in the background of the morgue

The unsuspecting victim of darkness in the valley

We can live like Jack and Sally if we want

Where you can always find me

And we'll have Halloween on Christmas

And in the night we'll wish this never ends

We'll wish this never ends

At this time, tears streamed down Harou's face. As he sang all he could think of was his departed mother. The only woman he felt he could trust.

(I miss you I miss you)

Where are you and I'm so sorry

I cannot sleep I cannot dream tonight

I need somebody and always

This sick strange darkness

Comes creeping on so haunting every time

And as I stared I counted

The Webs from all the spiders

Catching things and eating their insides

Like indecision to call you

And hear your voice of treason

Will you come home and stop the pain tonight

Stop this pain tonight