Chapter 2- Explorations:
Third Person:
That night, they all slept at Alex's house. It wasn't very big- leaving all the hosts to sleep on the couches except for Kyoya who slept in Alex's bed (she was the only she trusted enough to sleep in the same room as her dairy and underwear- both which were well hidden). Madison and Alex slept on Alex's parents' bed. However, she was still considerate to bring them blankets and pillows that they needed. Thankfully for them, the couches also reclined- making it so they had just enough room to sleep there. Alex continued to apologize to them though- yet they kept telling her it was all right.
Ritsu was up a bit later than the others though. He just laid there thinking. Alex had said that she didn't find him scary looking ("I have seen scary people, true scary people…you are not scary."). Madison said that they were scary looking, but she wasn't going to judge them on it. It was interesting. Kyoya was thinking that night as well. While she's interesting person and a very smart one- I do hope she'll stop calling me by that oh-so-hated name, Kyoyo. Though I do suppose it's not her fault if she has a problem with pronunciation.
Madison and Alex stayed up as well- talking. Alex wanted to avoid making Kyoya mad (smart choice) and therefore Madison spend the night teaching Alex the correct ways to say their names. It didn't surprise Madison, even if the two were fangirling over the anime (before they came), Alex had said their names wrong (even Haruhi's).
The next morning, Ritsu was still shocked at Hunny's and Kyoya's awakening. They were like killer demons in the mornings when they woke up. Thankfully, Alex gave Hunny some candy and he was back to his normal bubbly self. Kyoya returned to his normal self- if not a bit grumpier. Alex was still yawning, yet she was awake and cheerful.
"How can you be so awake this early," Madison grumbled.
"I'm a morning person," Alex said smiling, "it's how I was raised."
"Your blood type can't be AB then," the twins smirked.
"Actually, it's O positive…or negative, I tend to forget."
Madison looked at Alex hopefully,
"…bacon?"
Alex sighed,
"Yes, I'll make breakfast. It's easier than making a stop at Ihop anyway."
Alex headed to the kitchen,
"Do ya'll like eggs, bacon, and ham," she called out.
They all replied with an eager yes (well, Kyoya said that it would be alright and Mori just went 'Hmm.'). Soon, Alex reappeared from the kitchen- still dressed in pajamas (short shorts and a black tank top). She put all the plates on the table and they gathered to their spots eagerly. She sat down at her spot- unlike everyone else she just had a piece of ham and a little bit of scrambled eggs.
"Alex ya like 'em cheesy," she said with a smile as she ate the eggs.
Madison licked her lips,
"Yummm."
Everyone hesitantly took a bite of the eggs- all of them liked it. The twins gave a thumbs up. Hunny cheered,
"You're a good cook Alex-chan!"
"Thanks, Hunny," Alex said with a slight smile.
Hunny giggled. Madison stuck out her tongue with a disgusted look,
"I'm surprised you didn't put any ketchup on your eggs," she spat out the word ketchup like Draco Malfoy said mudblood.
Alex gave her a sheepish expression,
"…I'm actually out of ketchup."
She stood up,
"Madison, could you get my medicine on the counter while I get the other pills from the bathroom?"
Madison nodded. Alex soon came up, holding two small white pills in her hand. Madison handed her another small, round white pill.
"What's the medicine for, Alex-chan," Hunny asked cutely.
"Things," she replied.
"What medicine is it," Kyoya asked a bit interested. Alex tsk'ed.
"Your family works with medicine, therefore if I tell you what it is more than likely you will know what it is for and get the wrong idea. I take these not because I have exactly what they're for but because I have symptoms of it."
"If you have the symptoms, doesn't that mean you have it," the twins asked a bit confused.
"Not exactly," Alex replied smoothly, "I take these because my immune system doesn't work right and these help take care of the symptoms caused from that."
Kyoya couldn't help but give her credit. She managed to satisfy everyone with her answer, without telling them exactly what was wrong or what symptoms she got. Sly and smart.
Alex:
I started to lead everyone around town- since everyone was getting antsy. I couldn't help but look back to Ritsu. I felt a bit bad for him- he never had any friends before. It made my heart go out to him. I looked back at Ritsu and smiled faintly,
"Come on, you're falling behind."
Ritsu blushed and they both hurried to catch up. Huh, he's cute when he blushes. I shook my head slightly, no, don't think like that. I suck enough as it is with love and crushes. Besides, he's a hurt puppy. I gotta remember what Dad said, 'If you're choosing a dog for your family. One that will protect you and love you and give its life for you, what would you choose? The wild wolf, the wounded dog, or the Shepard? The Shepard. Because wolves can't be tamed and wounded dogs will cling to you and take too much. So don't give up till you find your Shepard dog.'
I looked to Kyoya and he raised an eyebrow. I looked away. Maybe I did find my Shepard. Madison looked at me with an all-knowing expression and I gulped. I then gave her the same look. Mori watched us amused. The twins looked a bit bored.
"ALEXY!"
Before I could blink, I was tackled.
Third Person:
Kyoya couldn't but feel an odd sense of…jealousy…as the strange guy tackled Alex down into a hug. He seemed their age, but maybe a year older. He was as tall as Mori, had darker tanned skin, bright brown eyes, and his black hair was streaked with blonde and blue. He held Alex tight and snagged Madison into the hug too.
"Chase," Alex gasped out, "….can't…feel….my sides…"
Ritsu also felt a small flare of jealousy- though he couldn't place why. The guy let them go. Alex took many small gasps to try and catch her breath,
"This is Chase….Chase, this is…"
He looked them all over,
"Cosplayers? They look like Ouran High School Host Club….you know, without the uniforms."
That's because they are, Alex and Madison thought. They had given them all clothes to wear so they didn't have to wear the uniforms. Luckily, there had been a Salvation Army place nearby for them to buy clothes without it costing too much. Kyoya had on black slacks and a white button-up shirt. He even had on a stylish light gray scarf. Hunny on cute little jean shorts and a dark blue polo shirt. Mori had on black slacks and a light blue t-shirt. The twins had on matching outfits- jeans and a black t-shirt. Ritsu had on jeans, a dark green shirt and his usual necklace. Tetsuya had on jeans and a dark red shirt. Of course, Alex and Madison wore their usual clothing. Madison had on her OU sweatshirt and jeans while Alex wore black skinny jeans, a black tank top, and a light gray scarf.
Chase shrugged,
"Whatever floats your boat, Alexy."
He smirked and then picked her up. He swung her around and she had on an Oscar-worthy poker face.
"I would appreciate it if you please put me down."
Chase laughed,
"You're light as a feather!"
Alex blushed slightly before she went back to a poker-face.
"Please set me down."
"NEVER!"
Suddenly, she was taken out of his arms by Kyoya. He gripped his hands around her waist and she blushed slightly.
"You can set me down now."
Kyoya almost had a blush until he got himself together. The twins laughed. The Shadow King gently set her down and pushed up his glasses,
"I do believe she said to put her down."
He pouted,
"No fun. She's really light and easy to mess with!"
"Goodbye Chase," Alex said- who still had a slight blush on her face from when Kyoya had picked her up. Chase gave a mock salute and nodded a goodbye to Madison- who was laughing. Alex sighed,
"I apologize for Chase….he is a bit extreme."
"And a bit gay," Madison said through laughs. They all looked at her confused.
"What," she said, "he is! He's gay…or as he puts it, 'he's as straight as a curly straw.'"
Alex chuckled slightly. Ritsu and Kyoya suddenly felt a bit foolish for feeling a bit jealous. Mori looked at Madison amused.
"Hmm."