I've been getting some GREAT feedback on my story so here's a shout out to SonomiTakashi and Carrie153 for the kind words. I'm updating this fast because I had the story finished before I started uploading it but I'll try to draw it out and not dump all the chapters in one day. Suspense is important :)! Enjoy, humans!
"You're going to love the Host Club, Senky-chan!" Kimi happily explained as she waltzed down the hall, "There's Tamaki, Kyoya, Mori, Honey, and the Hitachiiin twins: Kaoru and Hikaru! You can choose to sit with whoever you want but we should probably sit with the twins. I request them anyway and it's only polite for you to return their favor by requesting them too!"
"Ok, let's just get this over with," I sighed, a little nervous about our visit.
We walked down the hall until we reached an abandoned music room.
"Wait…the Host Club works in an abandoned classroom?" I asked, very confused.
"You ready?" Kimi asked, ignoring my remark and putting her hand on the door handle.
I groaned in annoyance then finally said, "Ok."
With that, Kimi opened the door and a blindingly light flooded the hall, followed by an assault of rose petals that I swatted away. When I finished defending myself from the petals, I looked up and there was the Host Club. It looked like we were a little late because business had already started. The hosts were at tables, talking with fan-girling girls along with tea and cake. However, what really stood out were all the palm trees and tropical flowers! It wasn't summer at all but it felt like I was in Fiji or something. Not only that but the hosts also cosplaying as islanders to fit the mood. Kimi dragged me over to the table that the twins were at.
"Hey there Senka," one of the twins said, winking at me. I noticed that pleasing the girls was what they did here but it just made me feel awkward.
"Um…how do you know my name?" I nervously asked.
"Well we have to know the name of or dancing pupil," the other twin cooed then watched as the other girls doted on me.
They all told me how lucky I was and how much I would enjoy it but I just couldn't share their enthusiasm. I wasn't looking forward to our practice at all. It didn't take long for me to get bored with their clearly fake incestuous act (yes, the twins did put on a show of homosexuality. Although it was clearly fake.) and start to look around at the other hosts. I learned their types and what qualities they had that lured in the ladies.
There was Tamaki Suoh who was the princely type. He came on with a bunch of cheesy, romantic punch lines to satisfy his guests. Then there was Haruhi Fujioka who seemed to be the only level-headed one of the group. His innocence and obliviousness to his fans were what made the girls swoon. After him was Mitsukuni Haninozuka, also known as Honey, who worked with his close friend: Takashi Morinozuka, also known as Mori. Honey and Mori created a nice contrast where Honey played the adorable boy and Mori played the strong and silent type. The girls squealed over them a lot. Then there was Kyoya Ootori. I had heard of his family already because my company provided his private police force with artillery but he seemed to have an intimidating aura about him, even though he was on the side, writing in a black book or on a laptop.
I endured the crazy antics of the Host Club and was able to make it to the end.
"Are you sure you don't want me to watch you dance?" Kimi asked as the girls filed out of the club room.
"Nah, it's ok, Kimi," I replied sweetly, "You go on. I'll be fine!"
Kimi nodded and waltzed out of the club. As I watched her go, I thought of all the great attributes that made her my friend when the mood was shattered as two elbows were placed on my shoulders.
"Ready for you first lesson, Miss Miyazaki," the two twins said slyly right into my ears. Making me shudder nervously.
"So who's this?" came an unfamiliar voice.
I turned to see Tamaki Suoh, trying to put on his princely act.
"This is our new dancing student," one said, still leaning on my shoulder.
"She needs to learn to dance before our ball," the other said, finishing the story and continuing to lean on my other shoulder.
"Senka Miyazaki?" came another unfamiliar voice.
I turned to see Kyoya Oorori who was scribbling something in his little black book.
"I thought someone like you would already know how to dance," he said somewhat ominously.
"Uh…w-well actually I don't know the first thing about d-dancing," I stuttered, a little scared of this guy's aura.
"That's alright, Miss," came yet another voice.
This time I turned to see Haruhi Fujioka. He gave me a warm and friendly smile which was something I needed at the time. The only thing else I was getting were sly smiles, ominous stares, and cheesy princely eyes.
"I don't know a thing about dancing either and I'll be learning with Miss Koneko, today," he said nicely, "So you're not the only one."
"Thanks, Haruhi, I needed that," I sighed a small sigh of relief.
At least I won't be suffering alone. I thought.
With that, I huffed a breath at my bangs worriedly and the lesson began.
The ballroom was pretty big and I had hoped it would have been smaller. Being closer to Haruhi, another novice dancer, would've been reassuring. However, I was way on the other side of the large room with the little devils. One of the two sat and critiqued me while the other led me in the dance gave me instructions.
"Alright, so we're going to start with where to place your hands," he explained, wrapping his left arm around my waist. I blushed a bit as I wasn't accustomed to dancing or being so close to a person of the opposite gender. When you spend most of your summer in your room watching anime and writing, you start to look at males as if they're an endangered species.
"Your right hand will hold mine up here," he explained, lifting his left arm, "and the other will grab my left shoulder."
I did just that and it seemed easy enough. Luckily they weren't making any sly remarks yet.
"The gentleman always leads the dance so you're expected to mirror him," he continued on in his raspy voice, "So on the first beat, if I move my left foot forward, then you do the opposite."
The twin stepped forward and I moved my right foot back in response. So far, so good. After that, he taught me the first few steps and we practiced them. Although I could follow the steps, my movements were jerky and awkward.
After the second time, the other twin snickered, "You move like walrus."
The other twin snickered as well and they seemed to be satisfied with my unamused expression. Boys just loved to mess with girls but why…well that's something I'll never understand. I quickly recovered from the twin's remark and continued in my painful and awkward lesson. As he kept teaching and moving me through the steps, I started to zone out a little. Don't get me wrong, I was still paying attention but my body was on autopilot while my brain soared off into my fantasy land. While I was in this state, my movements became more smooth and transitioned but when I snapped to, I couldn't remember what step I was on!
I stumbled a bit and the Hitachiin twin had to catch me from falling. As if the lesson couldn't get any more uncomfortable for me. The other twin giggled a little at that and I took the opportunity to glance over at Haruhi. He wasn't fairing any better than me as he toddled through the steps while looking at his feet. Finally, after about forty-five minutes of painful waltzing, the twin I was dancing with stopped and asked if I had any questions.
"Yeah, just one," I said, the asked, "Which one are you?"
"I'm Hikaru," he chuckled, then Kaoru stood up.
He wanted to swap off with his brother for one more dance before I left.
"I'm not going to go easy," he whispered slyly, once I had gotten into position.
Something about this one made me feel very challenged. I wanted to prove Kaoru wrong and show him that I could keep up with him! But when the music started, the tempo was faster and he began moving without a moment's warning. I only managed the first step before I stumbled and fell flat on my butt. Kaoru grimaced and tried to hold back a laugh as I gave him an evil glare.
"Are you alright?" came Haruhi's friendly voice as he helped me up, "You two should be a little nicer."
"Aw c'mon, we were just playing around." Kaoru said playfully.
Haruhi shot him a look and as I gathered my books, the twins came up behind me.
"By the way," Hikaru said, leaning up against his brother, "I'm actually Kaoru."
"And I'm Hikaru," the other chimed in. So the one who had made a fool of me was actually Hikaru.
At that, I just wanted to turn around and tell them off but I would've caused a scene. I just stood there for a few seconds, not looking at the two, then stormed off. My grumpy attitude accompanied me all the way back to the limo where my driver was waiting for me. The entire drive home, I was grumpy too and when I got home, I thundered upstairs, slammed myself in my room, and moaned in annoyance into my plush pillow. If I had to endure this for an entire week, I'd be dead!
So there it is! I hope you liked it and the next chapter iiiiiis: Practicing and Payback! Reviews welcomed.