Author's Note
Hey guys! We're uploading very late today, its probably already Thursday for some readers. Sorry! On another note, Katie got home from Disneyland safe, sound, and happy. Got a lot of new material for the story too. So here's the next chapter!
Chapter 25
TAMAKI'S TREK
Tamaki pondered for a moment about where to go when he noticed that Haruhi was gone. He panicked for a moment until he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was Steph!
"Don't worry, I saw her go to a ride with Honey. If what Kyoya told Katie is true, he can definitely protect her. Where are you going to go?" Steph said in a soothing, but excited voice.
"I'm not sure. There are so many options, but the lines are long." Tamaki said, taping his chin.
"In a place like this, long lines are to be expected. You just got to know how to avoid them." Steph said with a cheerful grin.
"Very well, what is your suggestion?" Tamaki asked, curious.
"How about the Matterhorn?" Steph gestured to the snow capped mountain, looking more majestic than usual with the setting sun behind it. "Its very fun in the dark. How about it? Are you up for a challenge?"
"But the line is huge…" Tamaki was quickly cut off by Steph grabbing his arm and dragging him to the ride's entrance.
"Again, silly. You have to know how to avoid them. We'll take the single rider option. We can spend time in line together, but we may have to spend our on ride experience apart. But that is a small price to pay, considering we could be waiting in an one hour line."
They raced to the single rider entrance, excited for this changed ride. As it was getting darker, the mountain seemed to grow and become more mysterious than usual. They got in line and chatted about the park. Tamaki was so excited for the day's climax and was astonished that they had gotten so much done in one day.
"It was so unlike Kyoya to suggest an outing like this, but I am so very glad he did. How is your family connected with the Ootori group?"
"My parents work for a bank that, over the past few years, grew to a huge level. It used to be a very local bank, but not it is internationally known. Mom was very useful in this expansion and is now the international consultant to the president of this company. Dad suggested that we get into business with the Ootori group and Mom found them to be a very helpful ally. Dad gave them Disney tickets, since they had three sons plus a daughter and Dad thought it would be a very good family outing. I don't know why the tickets went to you all instead, though I am glad they did."
Tamaki was startled to hear that. "Kyoya had seven passes, though. One for each of us."
Steph shrugged. "I think dad gave two more once he was contacted by Kyoya. I don't wish to pry, I just found it strange. Maybe he will tell Katie."
Tamaki smiled. "Maybe he will."
They chatted on, getting closer to the front of the line. They were indeed separated, with Tamaki going first, and he was completely amazed at how different the ride was in the dark. The turns were more mysterious, the lighting of the park was beautiful, and the ride seemed to move faster, since you couldn't see what was coming next.
Tamaki got off the ride to wait for Steph. He knew she was riding when he heard "HAROLD" being screamed on the track. Man, that girl had a set of lungs.
She joined Tamaki again and they went on the ride as many times as possible before heading to Buzz Lightyear. While waiting in line for the Matterhorn, Tamaki told Steph all about the host club. Their cosplay, the guests, their best lines. She managed to give him a couple of ideas for future cosplay that is Disney themed. He was happy to hear the suggestions and told her some of his ideas. They happily passed the time and enjoyed the coaster, sometimes together.
Tamaki really loved Disneyland. It was fun, exciting, calm, and joyful. He was looking forward to the night's finale.
STEPH'S ROUTE
Steph looked towards Space Mountain and where Hikaru was going. She really wanted to spend more time with the twins, but they promised to watch the nighttime spectacular with her. She pondered on what to do when she saw Tamaki frantically look around for Haruhi. She laughed to herself and put a hand on his arm. He looked at her, slightly panicked.
"Don't worry, I saw her go to a ride with Honey. If what Kyoya told Katie is true, he can definitely protect her. Where are you going to go?" Steph said in a soothing, but excited voice. She had a plan.
"I'm not sure. There are so many options, but the lines are long." Tamaki said, taping his chin. He looked relieved that Haruhi was safe, but unsure where to go. Steph giggled. Tamaki was funny.
"In a place like this, long lines are to be expected. You just got to know how to avoid them." Steph said with a cheerful grin. She had him hooked.
"Very well, what is your suggestion?" Tamaki asked, curious as he took the bait.
"How about the Matterhorn?" Steph gestured to the snow capped mountain, looking more majestic than usual with the setting sun behind it. It was Steph's favorite time in the park, when the lights were on and there was an air of mystery and majesty to the park. It was when the park became very personal for her, more intimate. "Its very fun in the dark. How about it? Are you up for a challenge?"
"But the line is huge…" Tamaki was quickly cut off by Steph grabbing his arm and dragging him to the ride's entrance.
"Again, silly. You have to know how to avoid them. We'll take the single rider option. We can spend time in line together, but we may have to spend our on ride experience apart. But that is a small price to pay, considering we could be waiting in an one hour line." She brushed this concern to the side. She knew the park just as well as her sister and knew her favorite tricks.
She chatted with Tamaki about her family and how her family became connected with the Ootori group. She didn't tell Tamaki this, but she remembered how Katie had looked them up out of curiosity and was stunned by Kyoya's beauty. She was so excited to meet him, but she was able to suppress her curiosity and be professional. But she was absolutely trying to get close to him, since she found him interesting. Katie was drawn to people who were hard to understand and she, with her empathetic nature, gave them comfort. It was obvious to the younger sister that Katie wanted to help Kyoya.
When Katie looked up the Ootori group, she found Kyoya and his host club. She showed her sister and while they were astonished over Tamaki's beauty and the fact that the mysterious Haruhi was a girl, Steph was attracted to the twins. While they were obviously handsome and mischievous, Steph was drawn to their clever smiles. Now here was a group of troublemakers who could match her level of energy. She valued humor, cleverness, and loved exuberant personalities. The twins fit into this category perfectly. Kaoru was kind, pleasant, and very smart. He was sweet and very charming. Hikaru was smart and charming as well, in his own way. He got more excited over little things and was a little bit childish and immature. Together, they appealed to Steph. She wanted to know them better and made that step when she learned to tell the two of them apart.
She was shaken out of her thoughts and was talking cheerfully with Tamaki. When it came time for him to ride, he gave her a small wave and was off. Steph smiled. Normally, she would be drawn to Tamaki. But, despite the fact the the twins intrigued her more (Besides, isn't having two men better than just having one?), she could tell that the Host King was taken, even if he didn't know it yet. Him and Haruhi should be a perfect match, but they were not even dating. Steph wondered if there was anything they could do to push those two together. She would have to talk to Katie about ideas, but she may not want to get involved. She didn't interfere in the affairs of others, often anyways.
The time to ride came and she found joy in the mysterious track. She screamed "For Harold" all the way down the track very loudly, knowing that some poor cast member would have to explain what she was doing to some curious guests. She hoped it was Phil, who was very sheepish and easily embarrassed. But, hey, more people will know Harold!
After her ride and then joining Tamaki again in the single rider line, he told her all about the host club. Steph wanted to more and more to go to Japan and go to Ouran Academy. It seemed so wonderful. After a couple of more rides of the mountain, they went on Astro Blasters. Steph, like Kaoru, was worried about where Hikaru was. She didn't worry too much, however. She knew Disneyland to be a safe place. And she knew that Hikaru and all were having fun.
Author's Note
I really like this chapter, it gave some more insight into my own role in this story, (If you forget, I am steph.) I also love the mixing of the hosts, getting to see them interact with each other. Did you like it? Let us know! Feel free to R&R, or even Personal message us.
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