Chapter Two: Zuka Club's weak spot
It has been a few weeks since Kitaru joined the Host Club. She brought joy to all the ladies with her music and angelic charm. Haruhi and Kitaru were happy that they were together and for once in Haruhi's life, she can finally have some girl time with a girl that she can relate to. "Honey-sempai, I hope you are still up to the play date I promised." Kitaru asked, walking towards him and Mori. She was holding a cute white stuffed bunny. "Hello Mori- sempai…"
"Hey…" Mori replied. That bunny… She still has that… I gave it to her as a going- away present years ago. I can't believe she still has it. He let out a smile. "How are you Kita?"
"I am doing fine Mori-sempai. Thanks for asking." Kitaru replied. "So Honey-sempai, this is Yuki."
"I was looking forward to meet Yuki and wow… she is so cute…" Honey said. "Usa-chan would definitely fall in love with her." He then pulled out a chair. "Please let us have some fun."
"Thank you…" Kitaru said, sitting between Mori and Honey. They were eating and busy chatting away. Mori kept silent and watch Honey enjoy himself with Kitaru.
"Yuki-chan looks pretty, where did you get her?" Honey asked.
"She was a gift from a very close friend of mine. Actually, he was my first friend when I was a kid." Kitaru explained, blushing. Mori was listening to her with a hint of interest in his eyes. "It has been years since I've seen him and I don't think he remembers me." She then let out a smile. "He was very important to me."
So she does remember me. Mori thought. Also, I was important to her.
Her mother finished painting my father's piece. It was time for her to leave and I was scared because I might never see her again. She was so fun to be with and I grew fond of her.
"I guess this is goodbye…" I said, giving her a sad look. "Would I ever see you again?"
"I don't know but we will see. We are friends after all so we would find a way to see each other." Kitaru said, smiling at me. She then pulled out a photo of her and me. "I want you to keep this so you won't forget about me."
"I would never forget about you Kita." I said, staring at the photo. I was trying to hold back tears. I was really going to miss her. "Oh, here… I brought you something too." I pulled out a white stuffed bunny. "I didn't know what to get you."
"She is so cute… I love it." She said, grabbing it and hugging it tightly. She then started to cry. "Oh Mori, I am going to miss you so much." I then pulled her into my embrace and hugged her.
"I am going to miss you too Kita." I said. "I promise to find you and stay with you forever."
"Really…"
"Yes, I promise…"
If she remembers then she remembers my promise.
"Wow that is so sweet. He must be a very nice guy since you are blushing. You must really care for him." Honey said, smiling. "What's his name?"
"Well… I don't want to say. He might not remember me anyway." Kitaru replied. "It has been ten years since I last saw him so he probably has forgotten all about me."
"His name is Mori…" Mori said, staring at her. "Takashi Morinozuka…" There was a brief silence in the room and the others overheard their conversation so they moved closer to listen in more. "I was looking for you everywhere but it seems that you found me, Kita."
"So you do remember. I am so happy. I thought I was forgotten all these years."Kitaru said, smiling and blushing at him at the same time. He remembers me… He didn't forget about me. I don't know what to say.
"Takashi, you knew Kita-chan when you were a kid." Honey asked.
"Yes, I did." Mori said. "Her mother always painted paintings for my father and she will always bring along Kitaru." I look forward to see her when my father hires her mother. That was all I dreamt of as a kid, to see her again.
"We played games and do all sorts of things." Kitaru said. "It was one of the good memories I have has a child."
"So you knew my cousin this whole time Mori-sempai." Haruhi said. "And you didn't say anything."
"I wasn't certain she would remember me." Mori replied.
"I wasn't certain he would remember me as well." Kitaru said, letting out a giggle. "We were too scared to approach each other." She then hugged Honey. "If it wasn't for you Honey-sempai, we would have stay distanced forever."
"It is nothing Kita-chan. I like you so much." Honey said, smiling. "You are like a big sister to me and I don't have a sister." He then grabbed her hand. "Can you be my sister?"
"Well, I am a boy in this school but outside of school I think it is okay." Kitaru replied. "I would love to be your sister. But remember that you can only call me Big Sister when we are alone okay?"
"I love you Kita-chan!" Honey screamed, hugging her. She is perfect for Takashi. She is sweet and pretty. And she loves bunnies. She is perfect. "I know that Takashi loves you too." Mori blushed after hearing that. I want them to be together.
"You two look cute together." Hikaru said.
"You two must be in love with each other." Kaoru added.
"They are childhood friends so it must be love." Kyoya teased.
"Mori, you lucky dog..." Tamaki said.
"So Kitaru are you in love with Takashi?" Honey asked. Both of them blushed and exchange glances at each other. "If you do, I don't have any problems with that because I like you. You are so much fun and you love bunnies." Then he let out a yawn. "I am sorry but I am very tired."
"I think because it is time for your nap." Mori said, carrying him. Honey dropped Usa-chan but Kitaru picked it up and walked beside Mori. "Thanks Kita…"
"You're welcome Mori-sempai…" Kitaru said. "I don't want Honey-sempai to lose Usa-chan."
"Did you notice something?" Haruhi said. "Ever since Kitaru joined the Host Club, Mori seems to talk more."
"It is true that our silent type is talking more than usual. It is probably because Kitaru was the reason for his silence." Kyoya said.
"What do you mean by that?" Haruhi asked.
"I heard that Mori had feelings for a girl, a commoner." Tamaki explained. "The two were so close and were inseparable. You can see the love in their eyes when they play together. However, the girl had to leave which was painful for both of them. So they made a promise to see each other again but…" He let out a sigh. "Her parents died in a car accident and it tore Mori apart because there was no sign of the commoner girl anywhere."
"So that commoner girl was Kitaru." Haruhi said. "I heard about the car accident and me and my father was looking everywhere for her but we couldn't find her. Then out of nowhere I got a phone call from her and she told me that she was okay and happy."
"She survived the car accident and was put into orphanage." Kyoya said. "That is all I know so far about her. She has a very interesting background though."
"I didn't even know all that." Haruhi said. "She has been through a lot but still keeps a smile on her face. I can't imagine living through all that."
"Let's just be happy that the Host Club brought them together." Tamaki declared.
"Aren't you the one that didn't want Kitaru to be in the Host Club?" The twins stated.
"SHUT IT!" Tamaki snapped.
Mori tuck Honey in and placed Usa-chan beside him. "Kita-chan, can you sing me a song? I love your voice." Honey asked. He hugged Usa-chan. Mori happens to have her guitar with him and gave it to her. "Pretty please with a cherry on top…"
"He is not going to sleep if you don't sing to him." Mori said.
"I would sing to you if you let Yuki sleep with you. She is also tired as well." Kitaru said. He is so cute and adorable. I wish I have a little brother like him. But he did ask me to be his big sister so I am happy.
"Of course she can sleep with me." Honey said, cuddling both bunnies. "We are ready Kita-chan." Kitaru sat beside him. She started strumming the guitar elegantly and smoothly. Mori blushed to see the passion in her eyes and Honey just smiled. She took a deep breath and started to sing.
Close your eyes until the new day
Let the magic of dreams wish you away
In the stars in the heavens where dreams will come true
Good-night Honey, I am watching over you.
She repeated the lyrics and Mori started to sing as well. Everyone was shocked that Mori had a beautiful voice. They were both singing and having fun.
"Mori can sing?" Tamaki said, staring at them in shock.
"You didn't know? Kitaru's father, Hiro Fujioka, was his music teacher when he was a kid. He can play variety of instruments plus sing." Kyoya explained. "I have never thought he would be this good of a vocalist." Honey drifted to sleep and Kitaru kissed him on the forehead.
"Pleasant dreams little brother." Kitaru said, standing up and staring at Mori. "You never seize to amaze me Mori."
"You too Kita…" Mori replied, smiling at her. "I think you owe me an explanation of where you have been in the last ten years."
"So are you requesting me Mori?"Kitaru teased, sticking out her tongue.
"You never change." Mori said. I guess I should be happy about that. That she is still the same girl that I fell in love with. "Is it alright we catch up after work? It is almost time to let in the ladies."
"Sure, I would love that." Kitaru replied.
Then the doors open and three beautiful girls with red and white sailor uniforms walked in the room. "Hello Ouran Host Club, it has been awhile." Benio said.
"We decided to stop by since we heard that there was a new host." Chizuru added.
"I hope he can make us feel dignifying." Hanako added.
"I can't believe the Zuka Club is here." Hikaru whispered.
"Yeah, I thought we stopped them from messing with Haruhi last time." Kaoru whispered back. Haruhi walked to them with a tray of coffeeand a smile on her face.
"Welcome ladies, I brought you all some refreshments. You three must have come a long way." Haruhi greeted.
"Oh Maiden, you are still here and you grew ever so beautiful in the last few months." Benio flirted, cupping her face. "You are getting glamorous even for me."
"I still can't believe you are still here. Why don't you leave these jerks and come with us?" Hanako snapped.
"It is not our place to force her. If she wants to stay here then she stays here." Chizuru said.
"If you came to convince me to join St. Lobelia's Girl Academy then I am sorry. My answer is still the same." Haruhi replied. "However, you are still welcome as our guest. So please come and enjoy yourself."
"You are too kind Maiden but I would have to decline." Benio replied.
"Too bad, I was looking forward to meet you ladies." A voice said. They turned and found Kitaru, pulling a cart filled with cakes. "My name is Kitaru Fujioka, may I interest you to some sweets." All three girls blushed in front of her.
"Are you the new host?" Benio asked, shaking nervously.
"You can't be the new host." Chizuru snapped.
"You are…" Hanako mumbled, lost in words.
"I am the new host. I hope I didn't disappoint you ladies." Kitaru replied, smiling. All the girls blushed viciously in front of her.
"Kyoya, what is going on?" Tamaki whispered. "The Zuka Club is acting weird."
"It has seems the Zuka Club met their match." Kyoya said. "They have taken a liking of our newest host. She is truly a keeper."
"You make it sound like Kitaru is our secret weapon." Haruhi said sarcastically.
"I would not stay here." Chizuru said, closing her eyes. This new host… She is too beautiful that I can't stop craving her. Who is she? Kitaru then kneeled in front of them and grabbed Chizuru's hand.
"If I disappoint you, let me make it up to you. You all must be exhausted with your long trip. I hope I can replenish your strength." Kitaru said, kissing her hand. "Let me be your servant my mistress. Let me serve you to your heart's content and satisfy your every need." Chizuru was turning red and was about to faint.
There can't be a woman that can sway me or even out-charm me. Benio thought, staring at her with shock and passion. What she said to Chizuru, it was pure brilliant. It was breath-taking. "I am sorry for we have no business being in a dump like this." Benio said. Kitaru then cupped Benio's cheek. She is using my move… Why is she so dreamy?
"If you three don't want to then I would greatly accept your decisions." Kitaru said, smiling. "However, it is not every day I get to have an audience with a real woman." Benio blushed even more. "Three strong women to be exact…" She moved closer to the point that their noses kissed. "Nonetheless, your eyes are beautiful than any gem yet is filled with passion and undying love. Oh I wish to serve you as well my mistress." Benio froze in shock and in love.
"We are not going to fall for your charm, you brute." Hanako snapped. This chick is cute for her own good. Kitaru placed her finger on Hanako's lips.
"I am not a charmer that lures women to make a profit. I am simply an angel from heaven that so happens to be overwhelmedby your presence. I would not stop you from leaving but it would be a shame that I would not have the pleasure to know more about you. You are strong and do not like the poison that men possesses but believe me, my mistress, the only one that would be poisoned is me because your presence struck me to the core of my heart. " Kitaru said. "I pray to my heavenly father to meet such strong beauties, but I am afraid that it wasn't meant to be."
"She has better flirtation methods than you boss." Hikaru said, writing in a notepad.
"I have to write all of this down. It might come in handy." Kaoru said, writing beside him as well. Mori and Kyoya were evaluating her while Haruhi let out a smile. Tamaki was sulking in the corner.
"She is truly an angel." Kyoya said. "She lives up to her reputation."
"She is going to take everything from me." Tamaki cried.
"It would be okay to stay for a while." Benio said.
"Of course and you are absolutely right, I am very tired." Chizuru added.
"And you are not forceful like the other runts so I would love to stay." Hanako said. Kitaru bowed in front of them.
"Then allow me to escort you to the finest table." Kitaru said, smiling. "You would not regret your decisions my mistresses." Kitaru led them to their table and helped them to their seats. She served them tea and with every smile she gave them, their faces turned to every shade of red.
"Haruhi, how was Kitaru in school? Did she get a lot of admirers?" Hikaru asked.
"Well, Kitaru didn't go to school. She was home schooled because of her parents' jobs. Ouran High School is actually the first school she has ever attended." Haruhi answered.
"So the only boy she ever met was Mori?" Kaoru said. "And the only group of friends she ever made was us?"
"Yeah, she reads a lot of books especially romantic and fantasy books so it probably explains her angelic charm." Haruhi said. "She told me once that she was happy to join the Host Club because she made new friends. It became a miracle to her life."
"I caught her in the library reading psychology textbooks." Kyoya added. "She learned how to read a person's emotions and find their weak points."
"Maybe she was reading that book because she has a psychology class." Haruhi said. "She is not a mastermind like you Kyoya-sempai." She then turned to Kitaru and found the Zuka Club enjoying themselves. Kitaru is very good at this. I am happy that she is enjoying herself. Plus, I am happy that she can handle the Zuka Club on her own. They were really annoying. She then found Mori, staring at Kitaru as well. I wonder what Mori-sempai feels towards Kitaru. Then more girls were walking in the room. I guess it is time for work. She turned to the girls and smiled. "Welcome Ladies, welcome to the Ouran Host Club."