Disclaimer: I don't own OHSHC or Sweeney Todd. –goes into a corner and cries-
Lolita
Lolita walked down the empty halls of Ouran very, very slowly. Maybe, just maybe, -if she took too long to show up- Tamaki-sempai would forget about the movie. She had the prized DVD in her back, clutched tightly to her chest. Her eyes were wide and wary, keeping watch for any of the hosts. She didn't understand why they were so adiment about watching it, it's not like they were going to the play. Oh well… maybe after this, she'd get some peace and quiet.
She continued her solemn walk to the third music room in silence, running over escape plans in her mind should the hosts turn on her. Her hands twitched with anxiety. She gnawed on her lip lightly, unsure if she should just turn around and pretend she forgot or not. Just then, a dark shape caught her attention. Looking at it, she smiled, her nervousness momentarily gone.
"Nekozawa-sempai!"
Nekozawa jumped slightly at his name, before turning towards Lolita with a smile.
"Lolita-chan, what a surprise. Are you going to the Host Club?"
"Yeah, are you heading there too?"
"Perhaps, I've heard rumor they're going to be watching a movie that is quite out of the ordinary for them."
"Unfortunately, I'm the provider of said movie."
Nekozawa turned to her surprised as they continued down the hall.
"Oh? And what movie must you provide?"
"Sweeney Todd, Tamaki-sempai demanded we watch it after I told Hunny-sempai that we were going to the play Saturday."
This was followed by a deep chuckle.
"Now I really must go today, I wouldn't miss seeing Suoh-kun get scared for the world."
"Personally, I think the songs will distract him… for some parts."
"It's a possibility, what song do you prefer?"
Lolita sighed as she thought, before she began singing.
Kaoru sat with his twin, bored out of his mind. Lolita was running late, and he didn't blame her. Curiosity got the better of him after he got home the night before, and he ended up looking up the movie online. He could understand why she was so hesitant to bring it in. Glancing at Hikaru, he chuckled lightly. His brother had no idea. Glancing at Tono, he sighed. He really didn't want to deal with him after this. He stretched, popping his shoulders before looking around him. The club had been transformed into a movie theatre, with the hosts sitting in the front with an extra chair for Lolita. The rest of the seats were filled with their guests, Renge sitting right behind Haruhi. Some girls had brought their boyfriends with, seeing this as a date opportunity, he guessed. Kyoya was up front setting everything up, with Mori assisting. Hunny sat down the row, next to an empty seat for Mori. Tamaki sat at the end, with a seat next to him for Kyoya. Next to Hunny was Haruhi, followed by Hikaru, himself and then the seat for Lolita. Looking at the time, Kaoru was hoping that she didn't show up. However, those hopes were dashed when everyone was quieted by two voices outside the door, singing at the top of their lungs. They weren't understandable until the door opened. Kaoru looked back and his jaw dropped.
"Oh Mr. Todd!
Oh Mr. Todd!
What does it tell?!"
Lolita sounded amazing.
"Is who gets eaten and who gets to eat!"
Nekozawa wasn't half bad either… much to everyones' surprise.
"And Mr. Todd
Too Mr. Todd
Who gets to sell!"
"But fortunately, it's also clear."
Kaoru watched in shock as Lolita skipped along with the song they were singing, before going back to Nekozawa and grabbing his arm and swinging it around as they sang the last lyric at the same time.
"EVERYBODY GOES DOWN WELL WITH BEER!!!"
Lolita then broke down laughing, with Nekozawa chuckling lightly as well. After a moment, she calmed down and walked towards the front.
"I'm sorry, but I ran into Nekozawa-sempai and he wanted to come watch it too."
"It's fine, you weren't overly late."
Kyoya then took the dvd and put it in.
Lolita sat in the seat next to Kaoru, with Nekozawa sitting behind her. She smiled at Kaoru, seeing his confused face.
"Just watch."
By the end of the movie, it was an interesting sight in the front row. Tamaki was seen cowering his face into Kyoya's arm, holding the speckled man in a death grip. Hunny was sitting on Mori's lap, peeking out from behind his beloved Usa-chan. Haruhi had a confused look on her face why she fought to breath as Hikaru had thrown himself on her when the throat-slitting montage came on. Lolita was smiling, despite not feeling her arm as it was in a death grip from Kaoru. Glancing back, Lolita noticed the girls were either watching the movie or the hosts, but not both at the same time. Nekozawa also had a smirk on his face, as he stared at the cowering Tamaki.
Lolita detangled herself from Kaoru when the lights came back on.
"So…?"
There was assorted screaming from Tamaki that she tuned out.
"It was really sad Lolita-chan."
Hunny hugged Usa-chan in emphasis.
"Ah."
Mori agreed.
"It wasn't what I expected."
Haruhi was ever the calm one.
Hikaru just gave her a death glare, she smirked.
"You sang along with every song…"
Kaoru stated matter-of-factly.
"Yup, I know them all."
"Really?"
Hunny had a smile on his face again.
Lolita nodded before proceeding to sing.
"Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd!
His skin was pale and his eye was odd
He shaved the faces of gentlemen
Who never thereafter were heard of again
He trod a path that few have trod
Did Sweeny Todd
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street…"
Kaoru couldn't help but watch as she danced around singing. He liked how her voice sounded, it was soft and light, but not high pitched. It was moderately deep he'd say, like her speaking voice. He guessed she had training, she seemed to know what she was doing. He was entranced somewhat. Silently, he wished he could keep the sound of her voice for later, but he shook that thought away. What was wrong with him?
"She's good isn't she?"
Kaoru looked to his side to see Nekozawa, also watching her dance around singing.
"Yeah, she is."
"… Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd
He served a dark and a vengeful god
What happened then
well that's the play
And he wouldn't want us to give it away
Not Sweeney
Not Sweeney Todd
The demon barber of Fleet Street."
Lolita then bowed to her audience and smiled.
The girls who had come applauded loudly, followed quickly by Tamaki and Hunny-sempai. Kaoru was about to go over with them when Nekozawa's quiet voice stopped him.
"She's quite a gem, really she is. She may not look it now but one day her beauty will outshine everyone else. Only a fool would let her get away… Only a blind fool wouldn't notice her now."
Kaoru was confused.
"You're fond of her, I can see it. Keep this in mind Hiitaichin, I have my eyes set on her. If you want any chance, you'd do well to stop lying to yourself. But, perhaps you are the fool I always thought you to be."
Nekozawa then walked past him, over to Lolita. He spoke to her quietly before making his exit. Kaoru was left there confused, what had he meant? This continued to bother him all through the evening and into the night.
Kaoru laid on his bed, Hikaru sleeping silently beside him. He didn't get it, sure he was fond of Lolita but not like that. Why should he care if Nekozawa wanted to pursue a relationship with her? It didn't make sense. One thing that made it even worse was that at the thought of Lolita dating Nekozawa, his heart felt like it stopped. What was wrong with him? Kaoru shook his head, trying to clear his head so he could sleep. He rolled over on his side, back facing Hikaru. He forced all thoughts from his mind so that he could finally get some rest.
A/N: Sorry it's short… and a bit rushed. Things have come up and my life's gotten a bit hectic. I promise to try to make the next update better. Gomen nasai! –bows-
