(A/N) Im BACK! WOOT^^
I wrote this chapter on my new tablet earlier but I couldnt upload it because I didnt know how to copy and past from my tablet (only on this site though, it worked just fine on any other website...)
-Review Corner-
*They were mostly have a great vacation*
So yeah, sorry for being lazy...
Anyways, on with the story!
*Chapter 14*
*Your Not The Only One With Trouble Sleeping*
-Kaoru's POV (Hitachiin Mansion)-
Have you ever noticed how much people trust one another?
I was in the kitchen making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, watching in amusement as Hikaru tried his hardest to cook bacon on the stove. His back was turned to me and as I put down the butter knife I used to make the sandwich I took a bite and started to think.
Have you ever noticed how much trust people have in you not to attack them? When we were little and our mother use to cook for us we would stand in the kitchen in amazement watching her, we couldn't wait until we were old enough to try ourselves. But when you really think about it...other than love, what could have stopped her from simply lifting up the knife and running us through with it? What could've stopped us from doing the same to her?
What can stop me from doing the same to Hikaru right now...
I reached over to the knife holder that was on the counter next to me. I tentatively wrapped my fingers around one of the blades and pulled it out, turning towards Hikaru.
His back was still turned.
He trusts me so much...
I took a few steps towards him, watching him cuss and flinch at the oil popping out of the pan.
He trusts me so much not to kill him...
When I felt I was close enough, I lifted the knife into the air...
"Hey Hikaru."
He turned around "Yeah?"
"Your doing it wrong, you cant keep flipping it like that or it'll never cook. Oh and can you throw this in the sink for me?"
He let out a big sigh and took the knife over to the sink as I took over cooking the bacon. I was never really going to stab him, I was just proving a point.
How easy it is for you to be killed by someone you love.
How easy it is for you to kill them.
How...just as easily you could do it to yourself...
Suddenly I felt Hikaru's arms wrap around me from behind and his cheek press against mine "Kaoru?"
"Yeah?"
"I think it starting to burn..."
"What?...crap..."
He reached around me and grabbed the pan, at once feeling how hot it was before comically running across the kitchen and practically hurling it into the sink.
Right next to the knife...
He started running cold water over his hand "Why didn't you tell me it was hot?" he whined.
I just laughed "Because I didn't think you were stupid enough to grab it."
It's better than what could have happened...
He wrapped a rag around his hand letting out another sigh "I think it's time we got ready for school."
"Yeah, Haruhi would go into shock if she saw how much food were wasting."
-Hikaru's POV (20 minutes before Host Club starts)-
"Where is everyone?" Kaoru asks.
I looked around the room. Me, Kaoru, Tono, and Kyoya were the only ones here. Haruhi was always late but Honey and Mori were usually the first ones in.
"Hi Everybody!"
I looked up at the door "Haruhi?"
Her hair was combed, her contacts were back in, her uniform was perfectly pressed, and her smile was bigger than ever.
I always did love that smile...
I watched Tono walk up to her "Are you feeling better?"
No sooner had she nodded her head before Tono started swinging her around, smiling like an idiot, and she just let him.
I waited until she looked in my direction before asking "Did you happen to see Hunny-senpai or Mori-senpai on your way up?"
She looked around the room "No, they aren't here?"
Tono let go of Haruhi and peeked his head out of the door, looking down the hallway "I see them coming now."
He walked back in and grabbed more Tea cups for the tables as Hunny came strolling in, pulling a VERY tired looking Mori.
Hunny let go of his hand and looked up at him "Ok, we're here!"
His eyes were closed and he looked like he could barely stand "Thanks Mitsukuni."
"Damn! What happened to you?!"
"What did I tell you about language, Kaoru?!"
"Sorry Boss."
Hunny frowned slightly and walked Mori over to the couch "Remember when I said he was busy this weekend? Well...he hasn't slept since Thursday night."
Tono and Kyoya shot each other sideways glances as Kaoru and I began backing away slowly.
We all knew how Hunny could be when he didnt get enough sleep, but no one knew about Mori. Better safe than sorry...
This action did not go unnoticed by Haruhi who unknowingly sat down on one of the couches within the 'danger zone'. "What's going on?"
Once my twin and i were safely in our "fallout shelter" behind our couch I cautiously peeked around the side, choosing my words carefully "Good afternoon Mori-Senpai, how are you feeling today, hehe heh?"
-Haruhi's POV-
Mori gave another yawn and attempted to stand up straighter "Im fine, just wondering what the cooks are making for dinner tonight, I hope its Sashimi. I know I can always just TELL them to make Sashimi but I dont like ordering them around since they are technically under my parents employment, not mine."
At that moment I cupped both hands over my mouth, the twin let out a scream, Kyoya-senpai began feverishly writing in his black notebook and Tamaki dropped every last teacup in his hand.
I knew a lack of sleep could do strange things to your mind but never did I think it had the power to make Mori-Senpai...TALK!
Mori just looked down at the broken shards that I knew I would have to clean up "You should be more careful. Haruhi
can you get a dustpan please?"
That caught me off guard. I mean I had already know I would be asked to clean it up but, it felt so surreal being asked by Mori. I looked each from one club member to the next, trying to get a gauge on the situation before me "Uh...ok..."
I started to walk towards the corner of the room were we keep the dustpan and broom just as Kaoru let out another scream "ROBOT! HE'S A ROBOT!"
I quickly turned back around in time to see Hikaru jump up from his hiding place, hands over his head "THEY'RE TAKING OVER THE WORLD!"
"Quick we have to reprogram him before its too late!"
There they go overeacting...again...
I turned back to what I was doing. Seriously, a robot? I reached the corner but could only find a dustpan. Thinking it may have been moved to the back room I turned around and headed towards the door, back past the twins running around like idiots with their hands on their heads as Tamaki hopped onto the nearest chair and gestured for everyone's attention "Gentleman calm down, im sure there is a perfectly logical explanation for Mori-Senpai's...um...strange behavior. You dont honestly believe he's a robot do you?
It was kind of refreshing to see Tamaki having the most common sense in the group, even Kyoya looked a little disconsorted, being faced with someyhing so unpredictable.
Before I reached the door to the back room I noticed the broom laying on the floor by a table next to Mori-Senpai. I walked towards the table and switched the dustpan from my right hand to my left as I reached down to pick up the broom
Mori had apparently either moved from his spot or didnt see me because as I came back up we rammed straight into each other. It felt like running into a wall! Why did he have to be so much bigger than I was?
The dustpan flew out of my hand as I was knocked to the ground, I was just barely able to hold on to the broom!
He gave another yawn before helping me back to my feet "Sorry, but a little thing like you should also watch where she's going."
I held a hand to my head as I reached back down to pick up the dustpan "Ngh, Your right, sorry Senpai."
Mori gave a soft smile as he reached for the dustpan "Dont apologize. I was trying to tell you your cute."
...did he just...
Tamaki volted from his chair to join the twins "RENCH! WE HAVE TO FIND A RENCH!"
"Theres one in the back room! I think I can make it!"
"Dont be a hero Kaoru! Mori-Senpai is out there! You'll never make it!"
"I have to Hikaru! Theres no other choice!"
"NO! There's always another choice!"
"FOR GLORY!"
"KAORU! NOOOOO!"
At that moment Mori peeked his head over the back of the couch "Kaoru?"
"ARRRGGHHH! I mean, er yes Mori-Senpai?"
"Can I speak with you in private?"
-Kaoru's POV-
I gulpped "Sure, Senpai."
This cant be good...
I followed him away from the couch, just bearly hearing Tono whisper something along the lines of 'He's a goner'. We walked into the back room, past the cupboards of candies and pastries, past the sink we used to clean the teacups, all the way to the closet where we stored the extra silk tableclothes. Whatever he was going to say, it had to be pretty serious if we had to walk halfway to Narnia before he could tell me...
Mori proceeded to sit crosslegged on the floor "Have a seat."
Not good at all...
I sat down, leaning my back against the closet door, legs outstretched "What's up?"
He just sat there, watching me. I felt as if he was staring into my very soul. I wonder what he would see if he could. Final he said "Is there somethething you want to talk about?"
Yes.
"Not particularly, Senpai...why? Is something wrong?"
Everything is wrong...
He knitted his eyebrows "Whats wrong with your wrist?"
Fuck I was doing it again! "Hm? Nothing, see?" I held up my arm and rotated my wrist, then just to be an asshole I did a little 'cabbage patch' dance.
He squinted his eyes "Are you getting enough sleep?"
Please...
"Probably not as much as I should, but I mean look at you! You've said more today than in the entire year and a half I've known you! Your freaking delerious! Why dont you go take a nap?"
Please dont go...
Mori gave another rather loud yawn "Maybe your right...but just for an hour ok?"
Please...help me...
I picked myself off of the floor and helped Mori to his feet "You really should take better care of yourself."
Please, SAVE me...
Mori let out a sigh and looked upwards, eyes transfixed at some point on the ceiling "Kaoru. Just be careful. Somethings happening to you and if you refuse to let me help you there's no point in me pressing any farthur. At this point I can only trust your making the right decisions. Just...be careful, ok?"
And with that he turned and left me.
Alone.
Maybe if he knew, he wouldnt have left...
Why cant you just KNOW whats happening?
I took a step foward, intent on leaving myself but my body refused to move any farthur than that one step.
I tried to move but I just couldn't.
I was so angry with myself.
Why couldnt I just TELL him!?
I reached into my pocket and slid back down the wall to the floor again. I pulled the object out and stared at it, lost in thought.
It was my knife.
Why couldnt I tell Mori what was wrong with me?
Because there's nothing wrong with me, I AM what's wrong.
Why wont these thoughts go away?
I opened the blade, staring longingly at the tip.
I know I have to die, but...
...how do I keep Hikaru from following?
-Hikaru's POV-
I was pressed against the door to the backroom, a teacup held to my ear as I tried to hear what was going on on the otherside.
What the heck were they talking about!?
I pressed myself closer to the door.
Was Kaoru going to tell Senpai what he told me?
Should I have told him myself?
Out of respect for Kaoru Ive kept what he told me a secret, but was that the right decision? I kept replaying in my head what Tono said last week:
"Kaoru is family and it's our duty to cheer him up and make sure he's ok!"
Tono's right. Host Club is family.
But...
Even though they're just as worried as I am, if Kaoru hasn't told them himself then what place do I have to tell everyone his business? Its pretty obvious he doesnt want
anyone else to know.
But then again...
...maybe he doesnt know how to tell them...
"Evesdropping is rude you know."
I flinched and nearly dropped my teacup as I quickly spun around to face a smirking Kyoya "Evesdropping? Who was evesdropping? I was just...inspecting the hinges on all of the music room doors! I thought I heard this one squeaking earlier! Hey...whats that?" I was refering to the disk in his hand. It couldn't have been the home movie disk from Friday.
Then again, knowing Kyoya it was probably much worst...
The light from the windows was reflecting off his glasses in such a way that it made me feel uneasy, he looked like an anime villan...
"This," he smirked, "is a special promotional item for our customers. Here," he handed me the disk, "you and your brother recieve a free copy each, considering you are the stars of the disk."
Kaoru and I were the...stars?
I didn't particularly like the look in his eyes as he said that "Kyoya-senpai...whats on this disk!?"
I watched as he adjusted his glasses "Nothing really, just the security tape from the day you and Kaoru where at Starlight. Interesting performance by the way..."
"YOU RECORDED US!?"
"Of course not. I simply downloaded the tape. Its not my fault you two just 'happened' to be on it. And besides," he took a step closer and smiled, "i told you id find a way to boost your sales."
And with that, he turned around and walked away, leaving me holding the disk and a teacup wondering just how many more hidden cameras there were. I wonder how Kaoru would react to this.
Kaoru...
I gave one final look at the door to the back room, just barely hearing the aubible click of the clubs double doors and Tono's signature 'Hello princesses and welcome to the Host Club.'
"Please be ok."
(A/N) If this chapter didn't flow right then i deeply apologize, im about 2 months out of practice heheh (^_^")
Anyways Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!^^