So, this has been in my head for a while, but it probably won't come out as good as I would like it too. But please enjoy this Takashi Morinozuka and Hinata Hyuga one shot. (Mori-senpai is my favorite Host~: D)
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto™ or OHSHC™
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The air was unusual calm on the Morinozuka manor and many of the family members were dressed a little better than they normally had. Takashi Morinozuka and his younger brother Satoshi were both in the outside training area with kendo swords and bamboo targets. They had received no word about anything happening and decided to not bother anyone with questions. Well, Takashi did and Satoshi followed the example. Takashi –usually known as Mori with his most of his peers- carefully stood in place as he positioned his kendo sword as he stood across from Satoshi. The two brothers were close, but were complete opposites when it came to personality. Satoshi was rather talkative and happy to express his feelings. Takashi was a man of silence; never speaking unless absolutely necessary. The brothers looked practically the same with light skin and a mess of black hair and dark eyes. They both also served a member of the Haninozuka clan. Mitsukuni –usually know as Honey with most of his peers- and Yasuchika were both brothers, Mitsukuni being the eldest but the shorter of the two. Takashi had been a very good companion of Mitsukuni, both third years at the Academy and cousins by a marriage between their families, but Takashi had personally taken it upon himself to take care of Mitsukuni. Satoshi took care of Yasuchika, both also being in the same grade, but he was much harder with the Haninozuka. Yasuchika was a very cold person and his elder brother being a cake and stuffed animal loving person.
At the moment, Mitsukuni was sitting at the sidelines with his Bunny at his side and a piece of cake in hand. "Go Takashi!" The boy almost sounded too cute to be a third year in high school and a master martial artist. His soft blonde hair and large light brown eyes brought a blush to anyone that dared look his way. Takashi just nodded and Satoshi showed his nervousness and swallowed loudly. Mitsukuni raised his hand, "Ready," he asked cutely and looked between the two. He smiled brightly, "Begin!"
As the two brothers sparred, off at the main part of the manor, the head of the clan was kneeled before the grand visitor that had arrived just a short while ago. Their guest had long brown hair and pale silver eyes that almost made him look blind. He was dressed in a dark business suit that he did not enjoy wearing for the mere fact that he hated ties. He was pale skinned and had a steely look in his eyes. At his sides were his two daughters, one looking exactly like him; her dark brown hair up in a simple bun with a flower pin. She was dressed in a simple kimono that was a darkening orange going down with a white obi and her hands placed on her lap. The other daughter was once seated beside her father, but she had taken leave to use the restroom. She left alone and the he could only assume that she had gotten lost on the way. "I hope that your trip was enjoyable Hyuga-dono," he said to the man.
"It was, thank you," he nodded to the man, "I was elated to see the invitation to your lovely home. I hope that we may discuss our business without any troubles."
"Father," the younger daughter spoke softly, "Shall I go look for Hinata-onee?"
"Do not fret Hanabi-san," the head looked to one of the servants in the room, "please fetch my two sons and be sure they look decent. Also keep an eye out for Miss Hyuga." The servant nodded and bowed before he left the room. He looked back to the two Hyugas, "May I get you anything while we wait?"
"We would be happy for some tea or coffee," Hiashi said and gave a light smile –which Hinata had forced him to start doing- and nod. Another servant got the message and went off to get the items and the room was filled with more small talk and pleasant conversation. As they all drank tea Hiashi spoke once more, "I hope that you won't be offended that my daughter and I will stay in a hotel. I feel that we would only make my other daughter a nervous wreck."
"I didn't think the heiress would be so….bashful," he smiled lightly even though he found it unbelievably humorous. He had never such a woman of such a high status to act like a small child when it came to meeting others. "But I will be sure that she is well taken care of while under out care." Hiashi nodded and Hanabi just huffed lightly at the thought of not being able to see her sister whenever she wanted like before.
Off in the manor, the young heiress was slowly walking down one of the many halls. She was dressed in a rather elegant kimono that was a dark red color with black and white flowers decorating it and a black obi. Midnight blue hair was tied up into a tight bun with a rather extravagant hair pin. She had bangs that covered her forehead and long pieces that framed her heart shaped face. A pale hand lightly touched the wooden walls as she turned another corner and sighed when she saw no other indication to seeing a bathroom. Her light lavender eyes scanned the area for the indication of finding some kind of clue. She pursed her pink lips as she continued down the hall and was surprised to see an outside area. She really had to go, but she thought that some fresh air would help clear her head. She quickly walked outside and smiled lightly as she slid open the door and took in the sunlight. She turned so that she faced the open doorway and slowly slid it close in hopes that no one would see her sneaking out.
"Hello!" She jumped lightly and looked over her shoulder to see the rather short blonde haired boy, "You're very pretty!"
"Thank you," she blushed lightly and bowed to him, "s-sorry if I bothered you sir."
"It's no trouble," he was smiling up at her, "I'm Mitsukuni Haninozuka, you can call me Honey!"
She looked him over in his casual attire and the stuffed bunny under his arm. She had to admit that the boy was rather cute and she had the urge to help him find his mother. But the name was echoing in her head. He was the Haninozuka fighter; the greatest in the world was the rumor she had heard. But she looked at him again and smiled lightly, "I-I'm Hinata-"
"Mitsukuni-san," she was cut off as a boy that looked younger than she ran up to him. "Can you tell Yasuchika that I have a family thing?" Satoshi asked lightly. Hinata blinked at his kendo gear and was slightly impressed. She could never get the hang of fighting with a weapon. Satoshi looked over and blushed upon seeing her. "I am sorry," he bowed quickly; "I am Satoshi Morinozuka, second son." Hinata laughed lightly behind her hand and bowed back to him.
"This is Hina-chan," Mitsukuni smiled brightly, "she looks like a feudal princess right?"
"Yeah," Satoshi said shyly but then he was back to being in a rush, "but I have to go get ready. Good day Miss." Satoshi ran off to another door, nearly tripping as he went through the door way.
"Mitsukuni," he and Hinata looked over to see a rather tall male standing in his kendo gear, "I must be off," his eyes looked to Hinata, "Takashi Morinozuka." He bowed and Hinata regained her person and bowed back clumsily. He left without another word and Hinata watched as he walked away, with a slight blush on her cheeks.
"See you later Takashi!" Mitsukuni waved erratically. "Would you like to come back with me and eat some cake? I have loads of different kinds."
Hinata blushed lightly and shook her head, "I have to get back to my father, but if it isn't too much trouble," she looked at her feet with embarrassment. "Can you point me to a restroom?" Her ears burned a dark red with how ashamed she felt; she almost sounded like a five year old child. What was worse that it was to someone that was older that her, and he really looked to be a child. Mitsukuni just smiled lightly at how embarrassed she was. He took her hand in his and pulled her back into the manor. "Thank you kindly Honey-sama."
"You must be from the Hyuga clan, right Hina-chan?" He asked as he looked up at her. She nodded lightly and Mitsukuni clutched his bunny a little tighter. "Is your family here to arrange a marriage?" He felt a tug at his arm and he looked back to see that Hinata had stopped in her tracks. He walked back up to her, "What's wrong?"
"Oh," she looked down at him and forced a happy looking smile to her face, "It is nothing Honey-sama," she wiped her eyes and sniffed lightly. "To answer you…yes…yes, a marriage is to be arranged today." She was a bit breathless and her eyes would look to the floor.
Mitsukuni didn't push her any further and just motioned for her to follow again, "The bathroom is right here," he pointed to a door and Hinata thanked him again and walked in. He turned around and walked back in direction of his home. He would go deliver the message to his brother and eat some cake until the meeting between the two families was done.
Hinata was quick and she looked at herself in the mirror over the sink. She had to look pretty; just like her mother was. Hinata smiled lightly as she thought back to the elderly woman that had helped into the kimono; the one that her mother had made special for her. The pin in her hair was slightly off, so she carefully fixed it and was slow. She didn't want to go back to the meeting room, she wanted to go back outside and take a taxi back to the airport. She would have if she wasn't so frightened of what would happen. She would offend this great family and be a shame to her own. Hinata let out a deep breath and began to make her journey back to the meeting room. Lucky that this time, a servant was around and had helped her find her way back. Hinata stood outside the meeting room and could hear them all talking, she was a bit shocked that the servant had opened the door for her and she stood almost center stage. "Sorry," she spoke softly as she bowed and quickly walked back to her spot beside her father and knelt down.
"I hope that you were not lost Miss Hyuga," the head of the house said to her.
Hinata blushed, "I…I was just site seeing is all. You have such a lovely home." He nodded and went back to talk to her father and Hinata pretended not hear them, but she heard her name and she was forced to look up.
"Hinata," Hiashi looked at her and motioned to the three men before them, "you will be well taken care of while you stay in the Morinozuka home."
Hinata nodded and looked over, "Thank you Morinozuka-dono," she bowed to him.
"It's nothing Miss Hyuga," his voice was low and full of authority, "This house will be your home too one day, may as well get used to the idea of living here." Hinata just smiled more even though she wanted to leave the room. "I know that Takashi will take good care of you," Hinata refused to look at him; seeing him once was good enough. The image would forever be trapped in her mind, the emotionless face and soft words would never leave her. "Let us eat dinner," he stood up and his two sons followed. Hiashi and Hanabi followed suit, but Hinata was a bit slower to react. She walked behind the large group but stopped when she could feel him standing right beside her.
"Sorry," she took a step back to allow him through, but he still didn't move. He motioned her to go forward and since she didn't want to stand there in silence she went through. "Thank you," she was sure that he didn't hear her, but she didn't really care. She just tried to walk ahead and tried not to think about how he was beside her since he made her feel so small. Figuratively and literally. Takashi towered over her and he was so silent and mysterious…and probably some kind of kendo star. She wished this is how her mother felt when her father told her that she was to marry the prodigy son of the Hyuga son that looked to never smile. She glanced up at him, but he was looking ahead; if he wasn't walking, she would think that he was a statue.
Dinner was just as silent and awkward between the two since both fathers were in deep conversation about the future while Hanabi and Satoshi looked to be in an eating contest. Once it was all over, Hinata watched as her luggage was taking to a room in the guest wing of the manor and her father and sister were getting ready to leave her there for the rest of their stay. Hinata hugged her sister goodbye and told her that they would be together again soon, and she just bowed to her father before he left. She watched as they walked to the car; she waved lightly to the car that drove away and then closed the door. She glanced back to see that Satoshi had waited for her while the other two went back to their respective places.
"You'll have a great time here Hin- I mean," He smiled, "Hyuga-san."
"You…you can keep calling me Hina-chan," she faced him and smiled lightly, even though little tears had formed in the corners of her eyes. "I would like that much more."
"Okay," he blushed, "and you can call me Satoshi-kun," he smiled. "Would you like me to take you to your room?" Hinata nodded and she followed slightly behind him through the hall. "I know that Taka, my brother," he added just in case she didn't know, "can come off….not friendly," he glanced back at her, "but he is a really great guy. I mean," he smiled brightly; "he's the greatest at kendo, a nationwide champion to be honest. And," he walked backwards, "he is so full of wisdom! He ranks second in his class, right after Mitsukuni-san." Hinata giggled lightly as he went on and on about his older brother. She believed everything that he told her, he even went into the story of how the Morinozuka used to serve under the Haninozuka but now they were family. She did find it rather interesting, but it didn't make her happier. Hinata wouldn't go against it though; she was going to be a good wife.
Even though, she was not ready for it.
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Hinata was lying on her temporary bed; she felt the morning lights on her body since the curtain on her windows were left open. She sat up and ran her hands through her hair. Her alarm had yet to go off, but she quickly turned it off before she forgot. With slow and quiet movements, Hinata got ready for the day like she was at home. She changed out of her night gown and into a knee length sun dress that was a light blue and had thick straps to hold it on her shoulders. She sat before the vanity left in the room and began to brush her hair; her reflection still looked tired though, but she would feel bad if she went back to sleep. Her bare feet were cold against the wood floors as she continued to brushing. She looked around and found one of her back and reached in. She smiled as she pulled out a blue ribbon that matched the color of her dress. She tied her hair back into a low ponytail and then got back to her feet.
By now, she would have walked out to her kitchen and make herself breakfast, but when her hand was on the door she stopped. Hinata didn't know how this house worked, and she didn't want to impose by just walking about like she owned the place. She looked to her clock and figured that a lot of other people should be up by now. So she continued and tried her best to be as quiet as she could. She had found the kitchen since she remembered finding the dining area. Hinata pushed open the door and quickly ducked as someone walked past her with a tray. Hinata quickly stepped out the way she came and watched as the table was set for breakfast. She was a bit wide eyed as she watched. Cooks and servers said good morning to her like they were tape recordings, but then ignored her existence. She didn't mind it though; she was keeping them from doing her job.
"Are you ready to eat now Miss Hyuga," Hinata jumped and looked to the butler at her side.
"Um…I…I guess so," she said lightly and he only nodded and led her over to a seat. Hinata blushed as he pushed in her chair and almost catered to her.
"What would you like to drink?"
"Would… tea be too much trouble," she asked shyly as she looked to the fine plates and silverware.
"Not at all," those were his last words before he went back into the kitchen. She looked back and then noticed that she was practically alone with hot food sitting on the table. She just stood there and hoped that someone else would come in.
"Good Morning Hina-chan," Satoshi smiled as he walked in and saw her sitting there. Hinata looked at him and then looked over his cream white uniform. "Probably not as nice as the one's you were, but I can move in these better." He commented as he sat across from her and began to fill his plate.
"I think they are nice too," she said lightly, "I am home schooled, so," she smiled lightly and shrugged, "I never wore a uniform like that." He looked at her but Hinata just took a bowl of fruit and began to eat. "Where do you go to school?"
"Ouran Middle School," he smiled, "really big school and close to the High School." He thanked the butler that brought him a glass of orange juice and then set down Hinata's tea. He left before she could thank him. "So you've never gone to a real school?" He asked and Hinata shook her head and blew on her tea. "Wow, you should come and visit. I'll give you a tour and everything."
Hinata smiled lightly and nodded, "That sounds nice." She was about to say something else, but she heard someone walk in and she looked over to see Takashi. "Morning…" she said softly, but he only nodded back at her. He picked up an apple and set down his bag on a chair. Hinata looked back down at her plate since she knew that she was staring. He was also in uniform; black bottoms, white shirt, black tie, and a light blue jacket over it. She wished that he would talk as much as his brother, then things would have been a little bit easier. As quick as he came he was gone. "Bye…?"
"He just went to go pick up Mitsukuni-san," Satoshi answered for her and then finished the last of his drink. "I have to go get Yasuchika. Goodbye Hina-chan, you should at least go visit Taka." He spoke quickly as he picked up his bag, "the third music room okay?" She nodded and he was out the door. Hinata was left alone and decided that she would quickly finish. She got up and picked up her plates and then picked up Satoshi's used plates. Before she could walk into the kitchen, another woman took them from her.
"Please do not trouble yourself Miss Hyuga," she spoke lightly and left Hinata standing there. Hinata only sighed lightly since she was left with nothing to do. She looked over to a clock and walked back to her room; she would finish her studies.
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Hinata sighed as she sat on her bed and looked down at the opened work book and text books; she had completely her all of homework. She looked to the alarm clock and sighed out how long she had been cooped up in her room. Some of the servants must have thought that she may have died since every hour they would come and check on her. They tried to offer her things to do, placed to go, and food to eat but she denied them all…at the time. Now that she had nothing else to occupy her time she needed to be busy. Hinata got to her feet and put on a pair of white flats since the floors were cold. She snuck out of her room and then walked back to the kitchen. Lucky for her, no one was in there and Hinata took it as her chance to do something. She decided to takes Satoshi's advice to go and visit the Third Music room. Maybe if she knew Takashi's friends, likes, and clubs he did she would be able to start and get along with him.
She decided that to make a good impression, she would make something. Hinata walked about the kitchen and began to pull ingredients together to make dangos. She had been commented by many of her father's friends and their family for her dangos that she would make for parties. While in the middle of her backing, a few cooks would walk in and out and looked at her funny; soon enough she had a few of them helping skewer the sweet white balls and another making the syrup. She was overly paranoid about it though that she was hovering over people shoulders at times. After the treats were boxed, she smiled and thanked the others as they went to cleaning and eating a few that she had left. Hinata walked to the front of the manor and put on a thin white jacket as she walked outside. She blushed when she saw a car was already waiting for her.
"Where will you be heading Miss Hyuga?" The man asked as he opened the door for her.
"Ouran Academy, please," she asked lightly as she slid into the car.
"Of course Miss Hyuga," he smiled lightly and closed the door. Hinata put on her seat belt and placed the white box down beside her as the car drove off. She looked out the tinted windows and awed at the beautiful scenery that had blessed this area. She maybe wouldn't mind living around her, at least she could always go outside and enjoy the nice weather. She lightly pulled the hem of her dress down and then fidgeted in her seat. But without much more time to enjoy the ride, the car stopped before a rather large building and her door was opened. Hinata stopped out with wide eyes. "Would you like me to wait for you Miss Hyuga?" He asked as she stood there. Hinata nodded and walked into the school but once the doors closed behind her she was stock still.
"Are all schools this extravagant," she asked aloud as she looked. Chandeliers hung on the ceiling, beautiful paintings, and flowers in priceless looking vases. She slowly walked forward and began to look for the Third Music room. Her footsteps echoed rather loudly against the stone floors and clutched the box a bit too tight; she had no idea where she was going, but the trip was enjoyable. She passed by other rooms with other clubs in them, her favorite was a newspaper club since they looked so serious when forming the layout. There were a few sports team practicing outside and she watched them for a while until she remembered that the driver was waiting for her. Hinata began to jog down one of the halls that had rather big windows had a view of a large fountain and maze garden. She slowed her walk and when she looked back she saw two pink doors. She walked a bit closer and looked to the small sign over the door; it read 'Music Room Three'. She smiled lightly and took in a deep breath. Hinata slowly grabbed the handle and opened the door. She was surrounded by rose petals and when she fully opened her eyes she saw a large room. She looked about at the room that was just as nice as the rest of the school, but this room was full of tables with sofas or chairs by them. The room seemed to be more occupied with woman, and one or two boys sat with them.
"Welcome dear princess," Hinata jumped in surprised as a blonde haired boy with soft purplish eyes took hold of her hand. He wore the same uniform that Takashi was wearing in the morning. "A first time to Ouran I see," he smiled sweetly and Hinata blushed pink at his actions, "I'm glad that you came to my humble castle, to bless me with such beauty."
"Uh….y-you're welcome?" she looked around to see if anyone else was witnessing what was going on.
"Please senpai," another male, who was really female, walked over, but he was short and had very large feminine eyes, "you're scaring the girl."
"My fair princess," he looked back at her with tear filled eyes, "is it true? Do I bring fear to you?"
"No," she shook her head quickly and pulled her hand from his own, "I…I just don't know what was going on." She blushed pink and smiled lightly, "But, I thank you for the kind words."
"See Haruhi," he looked to the brown haired male in desguise, "I was not frightening her."
"Hina-chan~" Mitsukuni ran over to her, holding his bunny in his arms, "did you come to visit us? We have really good strawberry cake, chocolate, and a whole bunch more." He said with his child-like voice. Behind him stood Takashi and he just nodded to her.
"I did Honey-sama," she bent down and handed him the box, "I thought I would make dangos…" she looked to all the other girls, "I would have made more if I knew there were so many people." She giggled lightly as Mitsukuni opened the box and began to eat one right there.
"So you know Honey-senpai," she felt one arm go around her shoulder.
"And you cook like Haruhi," another arm.
"Who are you?" She looked to see that two twins looked at her with smirks on their face. She almost thought she was seeing double.
"This is Hinata Hyuga," a dark haired male said with a pair of sleek looking glasses on and a smile, "heiress to the Hyuga clan." He looked down at his note book, "and honor to have you visit our Host club Hyuga-sama."
"Oh," she nodded, "this is a Host Club." She looked to all of them and blushed, "What's a Host club?"
"It's a wonderful place where six good looking and wealthy men with too much times on their hands entertain lovely and wealthy woman that also have too much times on their hands," the blonde answered for her and looked to be standing overly dramatic. "I am the King, Tamaki Suou and the Princely type." He motioned over to the dark haired male with glasses, "vice-president and Kyoya Otori our Cool type." He then pulled the twins from her sides, "Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin our devilish types," he motioned to Mitsukuni, "You already know our Lolita type so you must also know our Silent type Mori-senpai." He then pulled Haruhi closer to him, even though the she looked to be despising every moment, "And Haruhi Fujioka the natural type." He took her hands again, "So please Hyuga-hime, make your choice."
Hinata blinked a few times and looked to all of them, "Actually," she blushed with embarrassment as she stepped back from him and pushed her index fingers together, "I don't' have the money for something like this." They looked at her with shock as she looked to her feet; "I just wanted to visit Honey-sama and Morinozuka-sama…" she trailed off lightly.
"My poor girl," Tamaki held her, "does your father force you to live like a commoner like Haruhi?" Hinata blushed lightly from the close contact and Haruhi glared at him.
"Not at all," she said lightly as she looked up at him, "I just do not have any money to spend frivolously." She smiled sweetly, "My father has enough to worry about me, and so instead of taking up his time with asking, I work."
"I'm starting to like this girl the more I listen," Haruhi smiled lightly.
Kyoya pulled Tamaki off of her, "So Hyuga-sama," he smiled, "how do you know Honey-senpai and Mori-senpai so well?"
Hinata was a bit wide eyed at the question and glanced at the two shyly. She couldn't tell everyone…she just couldn't. Hinata forced a smile, "Our families are good friends." She then looked to her wrist like she had been wearing a watch. "I must be off, th-the driver is waiting." She bowed to the group and backed up quickly to the door. "Nice meeting you all," she then stormed out of the room with the door closing slowly behind her. Hinata didn't look back, but once she rounded the corner, she pressed her back against the wall. Why did they all have to stare at her like that? Friends hung out with friends, right? No one would think more of it. And besides, he was a Host…it would be bad if his customers found out about her. Hinata caught her breath and walked down the rest of the halls.
"How was it Miss Hyuga," she wondered if the driver had even moved from his spot.
"It went well," she said lightly. "I'm ready to go back to the Morinozuka home." He nodded and closed the door when she was properly seated.
Hinata sighed deeply as she lied down on the leather seat and closed her eyes.
'It's going to be a long visit.'
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Hinata kicked her legs back and forth as she sat at the outside area with a tray of tea beside her with about two cinnamon buns there. Hinata had brought her messenger bag out and sat it behind her; it only carried her books and a few extra things she always kept on hand. She looked at all the bamboo and stray targets that were placed about the area for training. She looked down at her feet that barely touched the dirt ground below; she held her cup with both hands and placed it on her knees. Hinata couldn't understand why she had to stay with them; it wasn't like that she was going to fall in love with him over the course of a few days. And to be honest, she didn't think that her father would be so okay with her alone in the home. Sure, Hinata could take care of herself but she had never been left alone like this before. Hinata shook her head; she couldn't doubt her father's doings and just took a sip of her tea. She looked up at the sky and watched as the clouds rolled on. Hinata pulled the ribbon out of her hair and just placed it on the tray; she shook out her hair and smiled to herself.
"Hina-chan," she looked over to see Mitsukuni skip over to her with a smile on his face, "why did you leave so quickly?" Hinata felt a pang in her chest at the sad look on his face as he kneeled beside her and held his bunny tighter. His big brown eyes filled with tears and she felt her cheeks heat up red. "Why Hina-chan?"
"I-I don't know Honey-sama," she looked down at her lap in shame, "I just don't do well in crowds is all." She glanced at them but quickly looked back down at her lap. "I'm very sorry."
"It's okay Hina-chan," Mitsukuni smiled at her. "Can…Can I ask you something else?" Hinata looked at him and she was slightly surprised to see his serious face. "Why did you lie?" Hinata blinked a few times but then realized what he was talking about.
"Oh…that," she placed her cup back on the tray and began kicking her feet back and forth again, "I…I didn't think you wanted anyone to know." Hinata swallowed loudly and looked to Takashi. He stood there and looked to be indifferent about the whole situation, but she could never read his emotions. It was like she was back at home with her own family. "I mean," she blushed and looked back at the ground, "I don't think it would be good for your customers to know." She allowed her hair to fall to her face so that she had something covering her; "I'm alright with keeping it a secret…"
"No," her head shot up as she felt a rather large hand light grab her shoulder and. Hinata looked up and blushed as Takashi looked down at her, "Tomorrow. Come in again." She almost wanted to giggle at how he could say so much with so little words. A smile came to her lips as he ruffled her hair. "Homework Mitsukuni," he walked off and the blonde gave Hinata a nice goodbye before following. Hinata just sighed out her held breath allowed her head to drop forward.
She had to admit…Takashi was unbelievably cute. Her face flushed red at the thought that ran through her head. She looked back up at the sky and took a cinnamon roll into her hand and ate it.
It wasn't until a few minutes later, she finished them both with a red face; she never thought herself to be a glutton, but this was just ridiculous. Hinata stood up and stretched her arms and back. She smiled lightly and looked back to the dirt ground, until she saw something across the way. Hinata gasped when she saw something limping forward, but also looking as if it wanted to hop. It hit her; it was a little bunny. "O-Oh no," she became worried and lightly ran over to the bunny. It was pure white and was obviously startled by her. "Shhhh," she said soothingly as she kneelt down beside the animal. The bunny had tried to run, but she could see the wound on the left foot. "Please Bunny," she cooed softly to the baby animal, "where is your mama?" She lightly reached out, but the bunny flinched away from her. Hinata smiled sweetly with a motherly look in her eyes, "Oh Bunny-chan," she tried again and lightly stroked the bunny's soft ears. The bunny eased and chittered a bit; Hinata only softened her stare, "Come no Bunny-chan," she carefully took the bunny in her arms and help it like it was an actual baby. "I'll take care of you," she cooed once more. She walked back over to her spot and pulled her bag forward. With her other free arm she rifled through the bag as she sat back down. "Here we are Bunny-chan," she smiled as she laid the white animal on her lap. She pulled out a little brown container and a roll of bandages, "Now," she opened the bottle, "I can heal you." She took some of the cream on her middle and index finger, and gradually applied some to the wound. She saddened when the bunny flinched, but it soon relaxed once more.
"Hey Hina-chan," Satoshi walked over to her, "I brought over Yasuchika so you can meet him." He smiled brightly, but Hinata had yet to look up from the bunny. Satoshi walked a bit closer and crouched down beside her. "What are you doing?"
"Bunny-chan was hurt," she said softly.
"Bunny?" Hinata looked up to the new voice and smiled at the Haninozuka male. She could easily tell, the blonde hair, brown eyes, even though he did hide them behind glasses. She giggled at the blush on his cheeks and how excited he looked. He saw her looking at him and he quickly hid it away, "You should have just let nature take its course."
"Hey!" Satoshi gave the male a good smack to the back of the head, "be kind to our guest!"
"Don't worry Satoshi-kun," Hinata spoke up and the two looked at her. She had finished wrapping the bunny's leg and she was holding him again in her arms. "Haninozuka-san is just voicing his opinion…but I was going to allow him to hold Bunny-chan." She saddened a bit, "But I see you have made your point-"
"Wait," he blushed red and she watched as his eyes watered a bit, "can…can I?" Hinata smiled and nodded. She watched as his face brightened and he sat down beside her. As she was about to hand him the bunny, he removed his glasses and then took hold. Hinata blushed as she watched him practically break down in happiness at holding the small creature. She could guess as the second born, he must have thought he had to be stronger; the Haninozuka was filled with warriors…but she liked the two brothers better this way; easy with showing their true selves without any fear.
"Haninozuka-san," she spoke lightly as to not interrupt his happiness, "I know this is very sudden…but," he looked to her, "can you take care of Bunny-chan for me?" Hinata smiled as his face turned scarlet and he nodded furiously at her. "Thank you so much," she smiled brightly at him. Satoshi smiled as he watched Yasuchika glow with embarrassment and then let a small smile slip through his mask. Hinata laughed lightly and brought the old Yasuchika back, but she already taken advantage of it; she placed a light kiss on his forehead, "Please take care of Bunny-chan, and finish the rest of the tea." She got to her feet and grabbed her bag, "Don't forget your homework." She walked off back into the manor. Yasuchika just blushed red and rubbed his forehead.
"Uh-oh," Satoshi teased, "I hope that you haven't fallen for Hina-chan."
"What?" Yasuchika glared at her, "Why would I be in love with her?" He stood up quickly, still holding his new bunny with great care, "What does it matter anyway," he said as he looked away with a pout.
"Because-" Satoshi started but he was cut off.
"Hyuga-san," the two younger boys looked over to see Takashi standing there with a tray that held two bowls of ramen.
"She's Taka's fiancée," Satoshi finished and Yasuchika paled. Satoshi smiled at Takashi, "Sorry, you just missed her." He watched as Takashi seemed to have his left eye twitch. "But did you see that Taka," Satoshi smirked, "Yasuchika got his very own bunny." Takashi looked to the little white bunny that had bandages around its left leg. "Hina-chan loves animals just like you."
Takashi smiled lightly.
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Hinata stood in the kitchen with a smile on her face as she placed the top on the last bento. She was wearing a pair of tight knee length shorts and a loose shirt that was a light pink color with slight poofs on the short sleeves and being slightly tighter around her chest area. Her hair was held back by a white headband and she wore white flats on her feet. Hinata had entered the kitchen fairly early since she learned how much the other servants don't like to see her doing their jobs. How she would drop off her laundry and try to clean them, make herself something to eat, or even trying to walk places. Hinata usually had to sneak around just to be able to do something. She quickly walked out of the kitchen with the four bentos in her arms and set them on the already set table; she let out a held breath and was about to go back to her room.
"Hina-chan," Satoshi walked into the kitchen, still fixing his uniform, "whoa," he looked to the bentos, "you really like to cook huh?"
Hinata blushed lightly, "I do," she picked one up and handed it to him, "please take one Satoshi-kun," she smiled.
"Really," he asked with bright eyes, "I've never ate a bento before. Yasuchika will probably just scoff like the little brat he is."
"Would you like to give him one too?" She said as she grabbed another and set it on top of his.
"Wow Hina-chan," he smiled brightly, "I'll be sure that he eats every last piece of rice!" Hinata giggled as he walked out of the room with an apple in his mouth. She waved lightly but then Takashi walked in.
"Morinozuka-sama," she spoke lightly as she held out the last two bentos, "here. I don't think that it will be as good as your school's food, but…" she trailed off as she looked down at the floor.
"Ah," was his monotone reply as he took them both in his arms.
"One for you and Honey-sama," she smiled a bit as she pulled at the hem of her shirt. "Have a good day Morinozuka-sama," she bowed and quickly walked out. Takashi only watched as she left; he then grabbed something to eat and walked off to go fetch Mitsukuni.
Hinata was safely back in her room and glad that she had done what she set out to prove. She can cook. Hinata was very upset at how the home worked; she didn't want someone to serve her and she surely wasn't going to be kept from doing what she loved. There was also the issue that without her daily chores and homework, she was left to reading and then sleeping…until now. Hinata discovered that the manor had a regular dojo, and that meant she could at least spend an hour or two on her fighting. Not that anyone would believe that she was a fighter, but it did make sense. It was how the Hyuga clan came to know the Morinozuka, through the Haninozuka. The Haninozuka and Hyuga members were fighters, even facing one another in battle. Hinata had only now begun to get closer to mastering her family's style, unlike her sister and cousin who had already mastered it.
Hinata fell back on the bed and curled up on her side; she would wait until the two left to be sure that no one would interrupt her. She was very shy when it came to her fighting; she didn't even like letting Hanabi watch her practice. Hinata closed her eyes and just lied in the silence until she heard a car drive off. Hinata got to her feet and changed into something a little better for training. She put on a pair of loose pants that stopped a few inches above her ankle, and a dark colored t-shirt. Hinata wrapped her hands as she walked to the dojo that she had discovered last night while looking for the restroom. She was sure to close the door silently and made sure that no one was around.
"Just for a little bit," she smiled lightly as she began with some basic warm-ups.
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Hinata huffed loudly as she was bent over with her hands on her knees and her cheeks burning red. She looked to the training post that she had been punching and kicking at, but a smile was on her face; she looked over to the clock and laughed lightly at the time. She had spent far too long in the dojo. Hinata looked over to the door and giggled as she saw a few of the servants duck back behind the door when they noticed she saw them. Hinata stood back up straight and stretched out her limbs; she had to get dressed and go back to Ouran Academy. She blushed as she slowly walked towards the door, but didn't notice a few of the mats that had been left out. She tried to catch herself when she tripped over one of the corners, but she landed on her feet wrong. "Ah!" Pain shot up her leg and she quickly got to one foot and looked to her ankle, "Oh no…" she muttered as she hopped over to a wall and used it to keep her balanced.
"Miss Hyuga," a few of the servants that had been watching her quickly entered. "Is something the matter?"
Hinata blushed and shook her head, "No…no I'm fine." She lied as she gently placed her hurt foot on the ground and smiled, "Just clumsy is all," she limped out past them. "I just need to get to my room-"
"Please let us help you Miss," one of the maids said as she walked up to Hinata's side. Hinata tried to refuse but the servants were already helping her out. She was thankful though since it did relieve the pain. They took her to her room and then sat her on the bed; they decided to contact the family doctor before she could say anything against it. Hinata sighed as she was forced to sit on the bed and all the other where in panic about her. She watched as one woman pulled out clothes for her, another male went to fetch the doctor, another went to the cooks to make her something to eat, and another maid was readying a bath for her. Hinata just tried to tell them that they didn't need to do anything for her.
"Miss Hyuga," Hinata looked up and smiled to the man in a doctor's coat walk in, "hope that I didn't keep you waiting."
"It is fine doctor," she spoke lightly as he got down on one knee and looked at her foot, "It is nothing more than a sprained ankle."
"I just want to be sure," he smiled up at her as he began to touch her ankle and slightly push and pull at it. Hinata cringed in pain slightly at what he was doing, but he stopped once he heard her hiss in pain. "You are correct Miss Hyuga, only a sprain." He opened up his bag and pulled out bandages; "I'll just wrap up your ankle and try not to walk on it for the rest of the day. By tomorrow you should be able to walk on it but there may be some pain." She nodded and watched as he wrapped it up and then took his leave. She tried to thank him but he already left.
"Let us help you to your bath Miss Hyuga," the two maids took her to the bathroom.
"I can take it from here," she said to the two and smiled as they left her there with her bath and brand new pair of clothes to dress in. Hinata sighed as the smile dropped from her face and undressed. She gently lowered herself into the tub and made sue her injured ankle was kept out of the water. She took her time in the bath, not wanting to ever leave in fear that more people would become worried about her, or the fact that she could, now, no longer go to the Third Music Room and admit to her lie from yesterday. No, she was trapped here and would sooner or later have to face the two boys on why she didn't go. She would lie again; she would rather tell lies than have them feel worried about her when she had done them wrong first.
Hinata knew this ankle was punishment for telling the lie; she had to live with it on her own. Takashi and Mitsukuni would be mad, and that would also be punishment enough for what she had done. She began to tear up at the thought of her father finding out she had gone and injured herself; like some sort of klutz that they all thought her to be. Imagined if she had tripped in front of a room full of business men? They would just get up and leave without another word; she had to be graceful and perfect.
After another half an hour, she dragged herself out of the bath and dried off. She changed into a pair of shorts and a rather large shirt that she remembered taking from her cousin. She stood before the mirror –on one leg of course- and began to brush her wet hair. Usually she would have blown dried it, but she wasn't in much of a mood for so much work. She hoped out of the bathroom, and blushed lightly when she spotted a pair of crouches waiting for her. She looked around for any of the workers, and when she saw none she went back to her room with a crouches helping her along. Hinata closed the door to her room and decided that she best just hide away from the rest of the night. Propping up the crouches against the wall, she hopped over to her bed and tucked herself in.
Hinata listened to the silence of the house and curled up on her side; it made the time pass slower than normally. She nearly jumped out of her skin when there was a light knock at the door. "Miss Hyuga," it must have been one of the maids, "would you like anything?"
"N-No," she said rather hoarsely, "I-I wish not to be bothered…p-please?" Hinata tried to keep back the little tears in her eyes. If she was back home studying like she wanted to be, none of this would be happening. The maid must have replied since she heard her walked away, but Hinata still couldn't fight the urge to call her father and go back home. She didn't want to be married, she didn't want to be a wife or mother yet.
She wanted to be the heiress she was born to be.
To run the Hyuga Company like her father always told her she could do if she worked hard enough.
Had she failed her studies?
Did she not put all her efforts when she had accompanied him to meeting?
Or was it…that Hiashi did not believe in her anymore?
Didn't he believe that she could run a business and could handle all the work?
Hinata cried softly and caused herself to fall asleep.
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"She didn't show up Takashi," Mitsukuni said sadly as he was being carried by the taller male. "Did we do something to make her not come?" The blonde wiped his tears away but he continued to cry. "I'm sorry Takashi."
"Don't cry Mitsukuni," the male responded back as he kept a straight face and continued on to the Haninozuka house. "I'll talk to her."
"I don't think so Takashi," Mitsukuni said lightly and was a bit surprised when Takashi stopped suddenly. "What's wrong Takashi? Did I say something wrong?"
"Why?"
"Hm," He looked to the male and then realized what he was asking about. "Oh, you're wondering why I think you shouldn't talk to Hina-chan?" Mitsukuni got off the male's back and motioned for him to follow after him. As they continued their walk, he explained. "I don't think Hina-chan is very happy here. I heard from the employees that they think she is trying to sneak off." He looked up at Takashi, "She avoids everyone and sometimes they think they have lost her." He looked back ahead and stared into the horizon. "Not to mention, when I asked Hina-chan about the arranged marriage," he paused lightly and spoke in a soft voice, "Hina-chan started to cry." Takashi looked down at him, and then back to the horizon, "I know you'll try to talk to her Takashi, but I'm pretty sure that Hina-chan won't say if something is bothering her." They stopped when they stood at the Haninozuka gates. Mitsukuni smiled up at him, "Just try to make her like it there Takashi; like, find out all her favorite things and make sure she has them there too." He took his bag from the male and rang and ran to his home. "Remember to tell Hina-chan I said Hi!"
Takashi just watched as Mitsukuni got inside and once the door was closed, he walked off to his home. The words rang in his head as he walked off on his own. Just as he was about to walk onto his estate, Satoshi ran at him. "Taka," he stopped and looked to his little brother, "I can't find Hina-chan! And I have to tell her how much I loved her cooking!" Takashi just patted Satoshi's head and motioned for him to follow. "Did you like it Taka?"
"Ah."
"I know," Satoshi smiled, "I think even Yasuchika liked it. He ate all of it without me having to hit him."
Takashi nodded and stopped before a door that he knew Hinata was staying in. He knocked lightly and waited for an answer. He heard the sheets ruffle and a soft and hoarse voice spoke. "C-Come in." He slid open the door and the two looked to see Hinata sitting up in her bed. She smiled lightly at them with puffy red eyes and flushed cheeks. "H-How was sc-school?"
"That lunch was the best Hina-chan," Satoshi entered into the room and stood at the side of her bed. "But are you okay? You look sick."
"I'm f-fine," she waved it off and looked down at her lap. She shifted a bit under the covers. "Don't worry a-about me," she said and smiled lightly at him. He nodded and walked back to Takashi and waved before leaving. Hinata looked to the male and then back at her lap, "I-I hope you can forgive m-me Morinozuka-sama." She grabbed fistful of the blanket, "It s-slipped m-my mind." Takashi's eyes darted to another part of the room and then back at her.
"Ah."
She listened as he closed the door and walked off. She let out a deep sigh and tried to go back to sleep in hopes that this time, she won't have any dreams that made her feel guilty. Though sleep seemed to evade her; she pushed the covers up to her lap and sat up. Hinata sighed and looked around her room. She sighed when she saw that her bag was too far away for her to grab someone to busy herself with. Hinata pushed the covers off, but without warning the door slid open and she quickly hid her legs. Hinata looked over and blushed when Takashi came into the room with a tray full of food. "Morinozuka-sama," she looked down at her lap, "I'm just not hungry yet; I'll eat later."
"I saw the crouches." He said as he placed the tray on her lap. "Are you okay?"
She blushed in shame, "I-I'm fine." Hinata looked to her hurt foot that was hidden under the blanket. "Just a sprain."
"Eat," he ordered as he pulled up a chair and sat by her bed.
Hinata looked at him and looked about ready to question why he had taken a seat. She looked back down at all the food that he had brought. "You should eat too." She looked back at him and smiled lightly. "I don't want you to miss out on dinner." He shook his head and Hinata just kept watching him and then looked back to her food. "Then…Then I won't eat either." She lightly pushed the food away and folded her hands on her lap. "I don't need you to watch over me Morinozuka-sama," Hinata sat patiently even though he was watching her intently. "Thank you for bringing it to me but it was on needed."
"Okay." Takashi reached over and grabbed a bowl of rice and cooked fish. Hinata waited for him and once he took began to eat she smiled.
"Thank you," she whispered lightly and grabbed a plate of sushi. "I have never been spoiled like this." Takashi looked at her while she took a bite and continued to speak. "I usually cook and serve food. Here though," she looked around the room with slight awe, "I can't even get water without someone aiding me." She giggled lightly but it didn't meet her eyes. "But change is alright."
"Do you like cooking?"
Hinata looked at him with a bit of shock. She wasn't prepared for him to talk to her like this. "Oh, uh…" she blushed, "I do. I love cooking. How was the bento?" She asked slightly rushed and with concern. "It wasn't that bad right?" He shook his head and she let out a sigh of relief, "Thank goodness."
"What else do you like?"
"Um…gardening, reading, taking care of things," she paused for a brief moment. "Why do you ask Morinozuka-sama?" She continued to eat and looked to him a few times. He seemed a bit hesitant to answer her; the look on his face was so serious, like the question could be life or death.
"No reason."
Hinata sweat dropped a bit and just smiled. "You are very hard to figure out." She blushed, "You don't have to sit here with me. I don't want to be a bother to you."
"I'll stay," he responded without much thought and grabbed some grilled fish with his chopsticks. Hinata just smiled and ate the last of the sushi.
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It was another useless afternoon at the Morinozuka home; Hinata was sitting in the living room area unsure of what to do at the moment. She had tried to cook something, but the chefs were quickly ready to cook whatever she asked. Or when she tried to clean some of her laundry, three maids were already in the area and took her clothes without question. Hinata tried to sneak around into the dojo, but a guard was stationed there to make sure she didn't try to train again. Hinata had nothing more to do then sit at the coffee table and flip through a magazine she had found. Hinata sat in a pair of jean shorts that were tight to the skin and a white ankle socks. She wore a dark purple tang-top with a white off the shoulder mid-riff shirt that was decorated with silver stars. Her hair was pulled up into a high ponytail. All her clothes had been laid out for her and another woman did her hair. Hinata was also almost carried out of bed by a servant since they thought her ankle was still hurt. Luckily the pain was gone and only came when she walked too much. Not that she was given a reason to walk around.
She was tempted to run off and become lost in the city, just so that she could have the chance to be a normal person. She closed the magazine and got to her feet; she looked to her wrist watch and knew that she had a promise to keep. Just that morning Mitsukuni came over to make sure that she remembered go to Ouran Academy. She took in a deep breath and walked to the front door. Hinata just smiled lightly when she already saw a car out there and the driver was lounging in the front seat. Hinata walked down to the car and the driver quickly got out and opened the door for her. "To Ouran Academy Miss Hyuga?" Hinata nodded and slid into the car as he closed the door.
Hinata enjoyed the ride once again and just lounged in the seat like she had ridden in a limo a million times. The ride was shorter than usual and the next thing she knew the door was opened for her. She thanked him and this time watched as he drove off since Hinata was not sure on how long this little announcement would last. She walked into the school like normal and made her way through the halls; she should have asked for directions to the room. Hinata sighed as she found out that she was lost, again. Her eyes scanned down the halls in hopes to find something familiar to lead her to the club. She sighed loudly and leaned back on one of the walls. She closed her eyes and just listened to the light noises that filled the halls. She was about to continue her search, but a familiar voice called for her.
"Hinata-san," Haruhi walked up to the girl and smiled, "are you here to visit Honey-senpai and Mori-senpai."
"Um," she thought it over a bit and smiled lightly with a blush. "Yes, I came to visit again. I hope that you all don't mind Fujioka-sama."
"No need to be so formal." Haruhi waved it off and motioned for her to follow. "Just call me Haruhi and that will be that."
"Can you call me Hinata then? No honorifics please." Hinata blushed lightly as she nodded and smiled at her. Hinata was led straight to the double doors that looked like any other doors. Haruhi opened them for her and Hinata was again pelted by rose petals. She shooed them away and looked in to see that the Host Club had turned into some kind of Medieval Fair, with all the men dressed as knights. Hinata glanced over to Haruhi, who looked to just sweat drop at the site. Before she could ask her what was going on, both Hitachiin boys grabbed her and dragged her away to change. Hinata was just left there at the door as other girls gave her friendly hellos before being swooned by knights.
"Hyuga-sama," the Otori walked up to her dressed in armor with a sword on his belt. "What brings you back to Ouran Academy?"
"Honey-sama re-reminded to come by," she blushed and looked to her feet. "B-But you all must be too b-busy for a visit." He could hear the slight worry and haste to get out in her voice. She was about ready to walk out but Kyoya was sure that whatever she came for would be fairly interesting and worth it.
"Please Hyuga-hime." He took her hand and smiled charmingly at her, "As a knight I am bound by honor to be sure that the Princess is happy." Hinata blushed red as he seemed to pull her along to a table. "Why not enjoy yourself?"
"I-I don't w-want you t-to waste your t-time," she looked at him as he poured her tea. "I-I cannot p-pay-"
"Please Princess," he bowed to her, "You have nothing more to do than enjoy the company of a Knight of your choice. Please, just say the name and I shall make it so."
"Oh…uh…" she tried to remember the names of them all and tried to guess who she would not bother the most. "H-Haruhi." She said lightly and looked back up at Kyoya, who was slightly surprised at her answer. "M-May I see him?"
Kyoya just smiled and nodded, "As you wish." Hinata was left seated at a table alone and she nervously looked around to all the other girls that laughed together and seemed to really be enjoying their time. She lightly began to bite the nail of her thumb and thought over the choices that she was making…she was surly going to have to pay at some point. Then she would have to apologize to them for bothering them on a day like this. She was about to make another run for it, but Haruhi had already walked over and took a seat before her. Hinata blushed since she was dressed as a white knight and fiddled with her armor. She smiled at her when Haruhi finally looked up at her and pouted a bit.
"I know this is odd." She started lightly as he got to his feet. "But can you help me with this sword?" Haruhi turned around and Hinata saw that she was trying to buckle a belt around her waist. Hinata smiled warmly at her and nodded. She got up and took the belt in her hands; she quickly fixed it so that it was around her small waist. She stood back up straight and patted her brown hair with a light smile. Haruhi looked to blush a bit at the gesture but then smiled. "Thank you so much Hinata."
"I love to help." She sat back down and she followed. "So I am rather confused Haruhi," she blushed lightly and poked her forefingers together. "What do I do with a Host?"
Haruhi shrugged, "Anything you want I guess." She whispered to her, "To be honest, I think this whole thing is a bit of overkill." Haruhi motioned to everything around him, "I mean they can get the girls to come if they were dressed in animal suits. But no, they have to go all out like this." She took a sip of his tea and glanced at her. "So Hinata, you're an heiress, right?"
Hinata stiffened a bit at the comment but smiled and nodded. "That is true."
Haruhi seemed to notice her discomfort. "Is there something wrong?" She asked lightly and Hinata looked into the light brown mixture of the tea.
"I rather not talk about my position or family at the moment," she said lightly and ran her finger over the rim of her glass. "It's a very touchy subject for me."
"I don't think that you should hide the feelings about your family Hinata." Haruhi looked to her with rather determined eyes. "I know that I'm no rich kid, so I really can't understand how this thing works. But family is family, right?" She smiled lightly at her, "So you can always go to them for anything."
Hinata smiled and looked up at her with a few tears in her eyes. "That is very true Haruhi, but my family has asked something very important of me. To better the business in numerous amounts of ways, so this time," she wiped her eyes, "my family is looking to me for assistance. And it is my duty to do what is best for my family." She smiled at Haruhi, even though he still looked confused. "Haruhi…I don't know why that I feel I need to tell you my troubles." She laughed a bit, "But I feel that you would understand better than anyone else." She grabbed Haruhi's hand and looked her in the eyes, "I must denounce my title as the heiress when I turn eighteen."
"Why?" Haruhi just looked back at her with shock and didn't mind that they were holding hands.
"My family…the council really," she spoke in a whisper so that no one else could hear. "Do not feel that I can run a business since I'm rather…too naïve for things like that. I tried very hard to study and be ready to run a business and manage it, but they see my outer character as a weakness." She clutched Haruhi's hand tighter, "So my father decided that he would arrange my marriage to another family, in hopes that I would tie us to their booming business to aid our own." She slowly pulled her hand out of Haruhi's grip and wiped her eyes once more. "I'm sorry that I just tossed my issues at you like that." She smiled at her, "Please worry about me, or tell anyone what I just told you." Haruhi nodded and Hinata picked up her cup and drank her tea. "So Haruhi," she tried to find another topic to talk about, "do you know any place I can go shopping on a budget?" Hinata quickly got into conversation with Haruhi about shopping, cooking, and the occasional cleaning tips.
Mitsukuni looked across the room at the two as they smiled and Hinata would blush and laugh a few times. He and Takashi were waiting for another group and Mitsukuni was eating cake. He looked to Takashi, "I wonder why Hina-chan requested Haru-chan?" He smiled lightly as he finished his cake, "I bet she really likes how Haru-chan likes to cook too."
"Hm." Was his only replay as he would glance at the two every now and then.
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Hinata had spent all of her time with Haruhi; she even tagged along as other girls joined in their conversations. She had actually become a fan of the instant coffee that the Host Club served as their bestselling drink. She giggled a bit when the other girls would fawn over Haruhi and how she had brought the drink to the club. She had waited until the end of their hosting and was currently looking through one of the books that Haruhi had allowed her to borrow as she went to clean up. She was very intrigued in the world of law and the court systems. She finished the last of the coffee and reached into her pocket to and pulled out a little piece of mint gum that she loved. Hinata was very much a fan of anything minty since it reminded her of the winter time. She chewed on it lightly as she placed the book back down on the table. She picked up her dishes and she was about to walk into the little kitchen area where Haruhi was at the moment. As she was about to pick up her dishes, she heard a rather eerie creak of a door and she turned around to find a pair of large black doors that had candles and black roses around it. A dark haired man was looking at her with a cloak on and a cat puppet on his hand.
"Hello there," he said in a scary voice and his cat seemed to be smirking at her. "You must be new to this school. I am Umehito Nekozawa, president of the Black Magic Club and this is Belzeneff." The doll gave a light wave and Hinata blushed at his actions; she looked about and saw that none of the Host Club members seem to be around. He smiled evilly, "Would you like a tour of my club?" Hinata nodded and followed him into the dark room. "I know that you shall enjoy the dark arts." The door closed rather loudly and caught Haruhi's attention.
"Hinata?" She looked around for the girl as she picked up the dishes she had left on the table. She looked to the black doors and blinked. "Maybe she went into the Black Magic club."
"What?" Tamaki screamed as he turned around to see Haruhi looking to the door. "Hyuga-hime has been kidnapped?"
"That's not what I said." Haruhi muttered under her breath and sweat dropped. "Nekozawa-senpai probably asked her to come in."
"Oh no!" Hikaru held onto Kaoru. "We've allowed Hyuga-him to be kidnapped!"
"Oh Hikaru," Kaoru held him tighter, "I fear what she might be going through."
"She isn't kidnapped you idiots." Haruhi looked back at them with a stern look. "She's just exploring. Hinata has a right to do things without someone deciding for her."
"Oh, my poor daughter." Tamaki held her like she was about to break apart. "I will save her and be sure that something like this never happens to you!" Haruhi pushed him off and muttered under her breath as she took the dishes back into the kitchen. Tamaki felt tears pool in his eyes, "Mommy…Haruhi is being rebellious and won't let Daddy love her!"
"You seem to be distracted Tamaki." Kyoya fixed his glasses. "We still have the issue that we allowed the Hyuga heiress to be unescorted and out of our site. If something was to happen to her, our club would be placed in a fairly bad light." He glanced to the doors, "We better get her back and hope she wasn't too frightened by Nekozawa-senpai and his club's artifacts."
"We can get her Kyo-chan!" Mitsukuni proclaimed loudly as he held his fist in the air. His bunny was still clutched under his other arm. Takashi just stood behind him and nodded. Mitsukuni charged to the door, "Bun-Bun kick!" Haruhi sweat dropped when she come out to see that Mitsukuni had kicked open the door to the Black Magic Club. He was about to enter until rather loud chanting came from the room that was nothing but darkness. Mitsukuni instantly began to cry and ran back over to Takashi. "I'm sorry Hina-chan! I can't go in! I can't go in!" He hid behind a sofa and held his stuffed bunny tighter. Takashi just looked into the darkness and calmly walked in as the other watched with awe.
"Takashi!" Mitsukuni called with fear. "Be careful!"
"Mori-senpai is so cool!" Hikaru and Kaoru said as they clapped.
"We have to help our friend." Tamaki said from his hiding spot behind Haruhi. "Don't try and stop me Haruhi!"
"I won't."
Tamaki looked to her with sadness, "You're supposed to tell me it's too dangerous. Don't you want to keep your father safe?"
"My father is safe," she said as Tamaki felt himself die a little inside.
"Hyuga-sama," Kyoya smiled as Takashi walked back out with Hinata, who was holding onto the male rather tightly. "I hope that you were not too frightened. I can assure you that Nekozawa-senpai meant no harm."
"Of course I didn't," Hinata felt a shiver run up her spin and Takashi glanced back to the dark male. "I almost forgot to give you something Hyuga-sama." He pulled out a black lace necklace that had a blue gem in the middle and silver metal framing it. "Think of it as an early wedding gift. I'll be sure to pray for your wellness." Hinata's face burnt red as he put the necklace around her neck and then faded back into the shadows.
"What wedding?" Kyoya eyed her and his glasses gave a glint.
"Uh…" Hinata looked at her feet and seemed to be very interested in her running shoes. "Well…I…I will be married in a-a few years." She looked up at them and smiled, "But that is a different story and I was wondering where I can get this instant coffee-"
"Her marriage is to me." Takashi answered. "I'd like you all to meet my fiancé." He put his arm around her shoulders and Hinata felt her knees buckle when they all looked to her with shock. She glanced up to Takashi but he was as calm as ever and didn't even show a slight emotion on his face about the matter.
"Congratulations!" Tamaki was the first one to react and he was happier about it than the two were. His eyes sparkled he had a bright smile on his face. "Tell me how you two met? How long have you been waiting to marry? Can I come? Can I be the best man? What was your first date like?" Hinata leaned away from the male as he continued to question her but never gave her time to answer.
"Senpai," Haruhi pulled the excited blonde aside, "can't you see your being a bother?" Tamaki blinked a bit and then looked to her and then back at the couple. Haruhi smiled at the two, "I like to congratulate you both. Don't even bother yourself with senpai's questions. He gets over emotional about everything."
"We met about three days ago, our wedding date is undecided, you may come, Mitsukuni will be asked to be my best man, and we've never gone on a date." He answered rather quickly and Hinata had to hold back her need to laugh at his monotone voice he used.
"I would love to be the best man!" Mitsukuni smiled brightly and bounded over to the two. "The best man gets the biggest slice of cake, right?" Hinata giggled lightly at how his mind seemed to only revolve around sweets.
"You guys haven't even gotten to know each other?" Hikaru asked as he looked the two over.
"How do you plan on having a happy marriage if you don't know anything about one another?" Kaoru asked with a shrug as he stood beside Hikaru.
"You guys should go out and get to know one another," Tamaki smiled at them. "Be sure it is one to remember Mori-senpai, Hyuga-hime deserves nothing but the best!"
"O-Oh he doesn't have to do that." Hinata said lightly as she clasped her hands behind her back and looked to her feet. "I don't n-need a date. M-Morinozuka-sama will be my husband no matter what." She smiled lightly at them.
"But don't you want to have the best date of your life?" Tamaki asked.
"Well," Hinata blushed and looked away coyly, "I've never been on a date." She blinked in confusion when Hikaru, Kaoru, Mitsukuni, and Tamaki gasped loudly. "What?" She looked at the four. "Was it something I said?"
"Okay team," Tamaki pulled them all aside, he even had Takashi pulled over to a white board at the other side of the room. "We are going to plan the greatest first date for Hyuga-him and Mori-senpai!"
Hinata sweat dropped a bit. "I-I don't need a date…" she trailed off when no one was listening to her.
"I guess if you'll be joining the family," Haruhi walked over to her with a light smile, "I should tell you something important." Hinata tilted her head to the side. Haruhi smiled warmly, "I'm really a girl that has to pay off a debt to the Host Club for breaking a vase." Hinata gasped a bit and Haruhi just waved it off. "Don't worry about it. As long as I can work to pay off my debt, dressing up as a boy is no big deal." Hinata just let the information sink in and nodded lightly. "Just don't go around telling anyone, promise?"
"Promise." Hinata smiled at her and ruffled her short locks. "I should have seen it sooner. You are far too pretty to be a boy." She giggled a bit, "But Suou-sama may have you and I beaten on looking pretty."
"Yeah," Haruhi laughed a bit. "Sometimes I forget that I'm the girl in the group." She grabbed Hinata's hand and looked up at her, "Would you like anything to eat or drink?"
"I think we rather not get too far away." She motioned to the males that were going over what was written on the white board. "I have seen your name and mine being thrown around a few times." Haruhi sighed a bit and just rolled her eyes.
Tamaki looked over to the two girls and smiled, "Maybe this will be the day." The twins looked at him, "Hyuga-hime will bring out Haruhi's girly side and she'll be Daddy's little princess at last!" He day dreamed about it for a while and then snapped his fingers, "Make the arrangements so Kyoya." The dark haired male nodded and began to make phone calls. "Twins, Honey-senpai, go get Mori-senpai ready for his date." The three nodded and dragged Takashi away into another back room. "Haruhi," he looked to the two girls with a smile, "take Hyuga-hime to the back room to wait so she will be surprised." Haruhi nodded and took Hinata's hand. Tamaki smiled to himself and praised his genius. "This will cause the two to fall in love so quick that Mori-senpai will have to make me the best man."
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"Um, Haruhi," Hinata asked lightly as she listened to all the noise going on in the main room. "What is going on in there?"
"I really don't want to know what they are doing Hinata." Haruhi sighed as she sat across from the girl in the dressing rooms that the Host Club had left just for her to use. "I hope they don't scare you away from coming back here. I really like talking to another girl." Haruhi smiled and Hinata just blushed a bit.
"I'd be happy to visit you Haruhi," Hinata smiled brightly, "I bet that we can even go shopping some time together. I need to get out of the Morinozuka house anyway." Hinata sat back in her seat and placed her hands on her lap. "I hope that they don't go too far with this little date they are planning."
"I'm sorry to say that it is too late for that." Haruhi said with a bashful smile and rubbed the back of her neck. "Just be thankful that they are not doing this in public?" Hinata giggled a bit and nodded; she should have assumed from how the room was redesigned when she came in. Haruhi was about to say something else, but she was interrupted by a knock at the door. She walked over and took the clothes from one of Kyoya's guards. "I guess this is for you to wear." Haruhi walked over and Hinata stood up and blushed at the clothing before her. Haruhi held a very elegant and extravagant kimono for her and Haruhi had another simpler one matched her own. They were layered with red, purple, white, and pink clothes that were designed with flowers and petals. "I'll help you into yours first." Hinata nodded.
After a matter of thirty minutes since Haruhi did not known how to put something on so large and Hinata didn't want to discourage her. Hinata stood in her kimono and Haruhi stood in her kimono that looked much more bearable to wear and walked around in. Hinata left her hair in its high ponytail but without warning, the twins burst in and awed at the two. "You both look so cute~" They were in simple looking kimonos and smiled at the two. They spoke in unison and pulled the two over and sat them in chairs. Hinata panicked as one pulled out her ponytail and began to do her hair.
"What do you think?"
"Pretty good huh?"
Hinata looked in a mirror to see her hair was up in a bun and decorated with a silver colored crown and a large rose flower. She blushed red, "Oh thank you…i-it's so pretty!" The two smirked and Haruhi just looked at the wig they forced her in so she could wear a bun and have a large rose flower in her hair. "Haruhi! You look so beautiful. Like a princess." Hinata smiled at her and lightly touched the rose's petals. Haruhi blushed and looked away from her and just crossed her arms over her chest.
"Please follow us Fair Lady and Princess." Hikaru took Haruhi's arm while Kaoru took Hinata's. They opened the doors and Hinata gasped at the transformation that the room went through. It's like she went back in time to the feudal era of Japan. Paper walls, low table with pillows to knell on, even furniture to match it all. Hinata was led to a part of the room that was cut off by a few paper walls and the twins opened them up. Hinata blushed as Takashi was seated at a table dressed in a regal kimono with Mitsukuni, Tamaki, and Kyoya dressed to match the black, blue, and silver colors that decorated Takashi. Kaoru led Hinata to a seat at the table across from Takashi. The table was covered with food and she could smell the green tea that had been made fresh. She looked around at the others to see them all smiling.
"Please allow me to pour you a drink." Tamaki walked up to the table and grabbed the tea put before she could reach for it.
Takashi watched as Hinata seemed to sadden as she sat back down and placed her hands on her lap. "Tamaki," he glanced to the male that poured Hinata a cup. "Please leave." Hinata was a bit taken back by his demand and everyone seemed to share the same expression.
"But…" Tamaki looked between the two. "It needs to be perfect."
"It will be," Hinata blushed red as Takashi seemed to smile at her and had the softest look in his eyes.
"Come on My Lord," Hikaru and Kaoru pulled the male out even though he was whining and complaining the whole way. Haruhi nodded to Hinata and left. Kyoya only smiled at the two and left without much of a word. Mitsukuni whispered something in Takashi's ear and then skipped out and slid the door closed to give them privacy.
"Can you pour me some tea?" He looked to her and Hinata blushed lightly with a smile. She happily grabbed the tea pot and poured him a cup. "When we go home, can you make dinner?" Hinata looked to him with a light blush but she was slightly confused. "I rather enjoy your cooking."
"Okay…" she said lightly and smiled brightly at the thought of being able to cook again. "I would love to."
Takashi just smiled at her, and Hinata couldn't help but smile back.
(End)
Well, this is probably the longest thing that I have written for a one shot and I hope that you all have enjoyed it. I might have another actually story coming out soon. But I want to get to a certain points with some of my other stories since I don't want to start something new and then forget about my old stuff. Leave a nice review and any suggestions you have about the release date of a new story, or any request that you may have. New poll on my profile to cast your vote~
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