Chapter 9- Clueless:

Sena:

That Friday night, I skipped down the aisle to Haruhi's apartment. In my hands was my pillow (inside the pillow case was not only the pillow but also Hanschen and my pajamas) and my blanket. I knocked on the door and Ranka eagerly answered,
"Oh! Sena-darling! You are so cute!"

I waited until I was released from his hug to greet Haruhi.

"Hey, Sena-chan."

I smiled and Ranka gave Haruhi a hug and then left.
"Where's he going?"
"The Transvestite bar."

I nodded,
"Okie dokie!"

Haruhi smiled faintly,

"I'm making roman, is that okay?"
"Sure! Uhh…can I go change into pajamas though."
She smiled,
"Of course, the bathroom's right there."
I followed her finger and mock-saluted at her. I then took my pajamas out of the pillow case and got changed. When I came out, Haruhi was guarding my bowl of roman from a certain little bunny.
"You brought your bunny?"
I giggled,
"She would've snuck into my pillow case anyway! Haschen, down!"

She looked at me but stopped trying to knock the bowl from Haruhi's hands. We both sat on the floor, eating the noodles. She was a bit more neat with eating than I was though since I just slurped it all up. I looked at her sheepishly,
"Hehe…it's good…thanks Haruhi-chan!"
She nodded and continued eating. As soon as we were done eating, we watched some movies and talked.

"They actually visited you? Wow, I bet Tetsuya was surprised you had a TV," I giggled and Haruhi nodded,
"Yeah…they are a bit..-"
"-like rich bastards," I suggested with a giggle, using her phrase. She nodded,

"Yeah."
I bit my lip,
"Haruhi…I wanted to ask you about something…"
"What is it Sena-chan?"
"…I…I never really had someone to talk to before," I admitted, "besides…well, Haschen…," I giggled, "and I had a friend back home…but you're the only person I can really ask about this…"

She looked at me curiously and I continued,
"I…I think I like someone," I blushed slightly. Haruhi smiled faintly,
"Tetsuya? Or is it Nekozawa?"

I blushed heavier,
"…Tetsuya."

Haruhi gave a sheepish smile,
"I'm not the best to give love advice, Sena…But I say if you like him, you should go for it. You're leaving Ouran in about…what, a week? Two weeks?"
"A week," I answered softly.

I didn't like thinking about it. The month was almost over. I would get my payment from Kyoya from the Host Club and get the other half of my payment from the chairman after my performance at the ball. It was a bit sad since in a week- I would be leaving all my friends. Unless I get a scholarship but that's unlikely.

Haruhi looked at me sadly,

"You know…the apartment is small, but even after you leave, you're always welcomed here."
I smiled gratefully and hugged her,
"That means a lot, thanks Haruhi!"
Haschen jumped into our laps. I giggled,
"We love you too, Haschen."
****

The next week at school, I acted cheerful as I normally was, but inside- I was pretty sad. I mean, last week…it's my last week here and I won't see them all ever again..I won't see him ever again…I thought that Kyoya finally paying me for the job at the host club, and me being done with them would make me happy- but it just reminded me that it was all coming to an end.

I happily made my way to the club with my cloak on. I was looking forward to it. Besides, I needed some stuff for my potion- my real potion that I was working on at the apartment. A Blue Be Gone potion- made to make the person happy. After all, I can't perform when I'm sad. Besides, I need an ingredient for my luck potion as well.

Third Person:

Nekozawa looked at Sena once their club hours were finished and she looked at him curiously. I've never seen that look in his eyes before. Sena giggled and then took off her cloak- it was after the club hours. She set them on the table along with her puppet- planning to leave them there since her hands would be full with the ingredients she would need.

Nekozawa had decided to put his plan in action. He wanted Sena…and he knew she wanted him. She flirted with him; she took an interest in him. And honestly- Nekozawa did have a crush on her.

"Sena, can you try this for me," he handed her a potion. She eyed him cautiously and then shrugged,

"What is it?"
"It's supposed to turn your hair red."
"And you want me to take it?"

Nekozawa shrugged,

"You can use magic to turn your hair back if necessary, but I, on the other hand, would have to dye it all back…and that usually requires light to do so."
Sena shrugged and gulped the potion- honestly she didn't care what it was because she trusted Nekozawa. She shouldn't. Nekozawa smiled to himself, part one complete. The potion was a stunner- made to keep Sena still so she didn't hurt him. He wasn't too concerned about it- as he was sure that even without the potion that she wouldn't fight back. The potion was just a…precaution. Not only that, but Nekozawa didn't see anything wrong with giving her the potion. To him, it was…kinky.

Sena looked at her hair and then giggled,
"I don't think it worked, Neko…hey, I was wondering…do you have any frog eyes?"
Ew- but I need them. Nekozawa nodded,
"Of course…but there is a payment."

This is my chance, Nekozawa thought. Sena giggled,

"Okay, what is it?"
"A kiss."

Tetsuya walked down the halls to the door of the Black Magic Club. He was looking for her- as she didn't show up like usual. Usually, she showed up directly after club hours so Ritsu and him could walk her home. Yet she didn't show up. Concerned, Tetsuya headed to the Black Magic Club to check up on her. He slowly walked through the door and into the dark room.

"Sena," he called out softly. But then he stopped.

In front of him was Sena and Nekozawa and he growled. Nekozawa had corned Sena against the wall, one hand was holding both of hers up and the other hand was on her waist as he kissed her roughly. Sena didn't look happy though. When he pulled away, Tetsuya knew that Sena didn't approve by her facial expression and her eyes…showed fear. Tetsuya growled again and pushed Nekozawa off of her,

"GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HER!"
Tetsuya caught Sena as she fell. She looked at him thankfully. Nekozawa cursed,

"If she didn't like me, then she shouldn't drop all the hints!"
Sena, thankful that the potion finally wore off, stretched with a scowl.

"Neko…I trusted you," she said a bit hurt, "And…I wasn't dropping any hints, if I did..I'm sorry."

She put a hand on his shoulder while Tetsuya fumed in the corner.

"Neko, I'm sorry I don't feel the same way about you…I really am...," then Sena giggled, "though I think I know a witch that you might like."
Nekozawa looked at her with confusion and a slight mix of hope,
"…You don't…feel the same?"
Sena sighed,
"No…I don't. I'm sorry, but I like someone else," she glanced slightly at Tetsuya and then turned her attention back to Nekozawa, "But like I said- I can set you up with my friend!"
Nekozawa smiled faintly,
"….Thank you…and…I'm sorry."
"I know, Neko. And I know you didn't mean to…" Sena searched for the right word.
"Molest," Tetsuya suggested with a scowl and Nekozawa shrunk down as Tetsuya continued, "violate?"
Sena gulped,
"Ah…kiss," she tried that word and then continued, "me, Neko. You honestly thought I liked you so," she shrugged, "I do forgive you, but you did lose some trust. Especially since I trusted you to give me a potion."
Nekozawa saddened and Sena, taking what dignity she had left from being a victim and being caught, and gave Nekozawa a hug,
"It'll be okay."
****

Tetsuya was still fuming as they walked back outside.
"He gave you a potion," Tetsuya hissed.
"Yeah," Sena answered smoothly, "It's why I couldn't move or fight back," she shrugged and they continued walking as Tetsuya continued talking to her.

"And I still don't see how you forgave him," he growled. He really was pretty mad. Sena stopped in her tracks and that stopped Tetsuya as well. She turned to him,
"You shouldn't be made with Nekozawa," Sena said as seriously as I could, "It's not his fault. I mean, if he actually did something besides a kiss, and he might've if you haven't shown up for that," she gave him a brief hug and then continued, "but if he did more it would've been a different story. But a kiss? He honestly though I liked him. He's not a pervert for wanting to kiss someone who he liked and thought liked him back. And it's my fault for making him think that. Yes, he was wrong to give me that potion and hold me there but for all I know, he might've done it because that's his idea of foreplay," she shrugged. Then she realized I said a word- that I shouldn't have. Foreplay. Sena turned a slight shade of pink and Tetsuya did too. Sena, honestly, was thankful when Tetsuya calmed down. Then Tetsuya continued with his questioning.
"You like someone," Tetsuya asked, "Who is he?"

Sena giggled, man, he's a bit clueless isn't he? Tetsuya, however, wasn't pleased. He liked Sena- even if he wouldn't tell anyone or even admit it. He did like her and the event with Nekozawa, he was furious and had half the mind to sick the Syndicate on him. Now he learned that Sena did like someone and he couldn't help but feel and eager and worried. Eager because- what if it's me?- and worried because, what if it's not.

Sena felt something move around in her purse and she winced, Opps. I forgot I zipped it. She unzipped it and Haschen's little bunny face poked out. Tetsuya blinked,
"You…have a bunny in your purse?"
"Yep," Sena giggled, "This is Haschen but I also call her Fluffball."

Haschen moved her little bunny feet over her face as she crinkled her nose. Sena giggled and Tetsuya chuckled, She's…different…I like that about her. She's so cheery!

Sena:

When I got home, I waved goodbye to Tetsuya and then headed in the apartment. I sighed and plopped down on the bed. Haschen looked at me curiously,
"Sena, why are you always joking?"

"What do you mean," I asked a bit nervously.
"I heard you conversations, dumbo! And you seemed like you just wanted the subject to drop."

"I did," I answered honestly, "I don't like talking about serious things, Haschen. Not like that- I joke, I laugh, I'm childish and I'm happy. That's who I am and to realize serious stuff like that- it turns me into someone I don't want to be. I think…I think part of it is because I don't want to grow up," I answered with a sigh, "I mean, I am a magician, I have magic, I have…innocence and child-like wonder sometimes. I think that if I actually take things too seriously, I will lose that childish exterior and crumble. I don't want to grow up," I sniffled and I hugged Haschen as I cried, "I really don't wanna grow up, fluffball! I wanna stay young and a child! I don't want to have to worry! I don't…I don't wanna go back on the streets again," I cried. All the tears I have been holding in practically my whole life just fell down my face like a waterfall, "I don't want to have to worry that someone would be able to take away my magic! Or break through my charms and hurt me! There are people like that, Haschen. People that want to hurt me and people that want to take me away! I don't wanna grow up and have to worry about that. I..I can't…"

I sniffled and that night- I cried myself to sleep with Haschen in my arms.