The Return of Lobelia
I walked into the building with the lobelia girls screaming around me. Chizuru and Hinako held my arms as they led me further into the building. The girls screaming around me was loud and unbearable, to the point I covered my ears as they walked me through Lobelia.
' They're worse than the girls from Ouran. I swear with this screaming you would think the twins were flirting with each other back at Ouran. '
The two zuka club members led me through their school and into their club room. I didn't even get time to look around before they took me to a separate room. It looked like a changing room with sheets hanging up around the room and clothes everywhere.
" We found your size, so you can go change and we'll come back to check on you. " Chizuru said.
" Thanks? "
The two official students left the room, and I walked to one of the changing stations. I pulled the curtain around me, and I started changing into their uniform. The white socks stretched a little past my knees, and the light yellow heeled shoes fit my feet perfectly. The skirt went from my knees to my mid stomach. The shirt was short, and it would have exposed my stomach if it wasn't for the skirt covering it. The sleeves reached my arms, and I tried fixing the bow, but I was having trouble fixing it. I walked out of the changing room and walked towards a full-length mirror. As I stood in front of the mirror cleaning myself up, another changing room sheet moved, and I could see Haruhi appearing out of the room. I turned around and faced her, leaving my untied bow to sit on my chest.
" They got you too Haruhi? "
" Yeah, I was leaving my apartment to go to the supermarket, but when I reached the bottom of the stairs they grabbed my arms and put me in a limo. "
" Huh, usually that's the twins trick whenever Tamaki plans to go and do something with the Host Club. "
" Right? How did you get here? "
( Flashback )
" Gen, I'm going to go and take a walk. "
" Alright, I'll have lunch done when you get back. "
" Thank you. Don't work to hard okay? You're still recovering. "
I opened the door to my house, but when I took a step out of the building, I could feel my arms being grabbed. The person went from behind me to in front of me, and I recognized Benibara. She was smiling as she held my hands.
" Naiden! You look splendid today! The sun heightens your beautiful features and as it makes your skin glow in prowess. "
" Hi, Benibara. What can I do for you? "
" Oh, how kind of you to ask. Maiden, it's time for you to be free of the insolent men of the Host Club. "
" Huh? "
" Let us be off! To Lobelia! "
" Wait, what? "
Benibara dragged me to her limo and took off while Gen stood at the door and watched the whole scene. She sighed and shut the door behind her.
" I guess, I can cancel her lunch plans. I'll have to inform Tamaki that she isn't home anymore."
( Flashback Over )
" Oh, so she went to get you while the other two got me. Well, I don't think we're officially joining the Zuka Club or Lobelia. "
" Yeah, we'll see why they brought us here when they get here. "
" Right. I wonder what the Host Club is doing. "
" Honestly, I'm willing to bet we will see them later. "
" With Tamaki Suho as your boyfriend no doubt he'll be coming here to get you back. "
" He truly is my prince in shining armor. "
I could hear the front door to the Zuka club open, and I looked at Haruhi. The Zuka club girls were here. I looked in the mirror and tried fixing my bow again, but I couldn't get it right. I liked these uniforms better than Ouran's, but the bow was hard to get tied right. The door opened to the changing room, and I could see Hinako standing in the doorway.
" How's those sizes? "
They took Haruhi out first and drooled over how she looked in the outfit. I stayed in the changing room and looked at myself in the mirror. The bow still couldn't be tied right, but I tried. I heard a buzzing, and I looked towards my clothes to see my phone vibrating. I saw Tamaki's picture on the screen. I grabbed my phone and answered the call.
" Hello? "
" Princess! Did they grab you too!? "
" You mean the Lobelia girls? Yeah, I was going to go for a walk before you came over for lunch but they grabbed me and took me here. "
" Don't worry, my princess! Your prince will save you! "
" Where is the other maiden? " I could hear Benibara ask
" Tamaki, I"ve gotta go. "
" What!? Princess, stay on the phone with me so I can make sure you're alive."
" Tamaki, this situation isn't as dramatic as you think. Bye. "
" Princes-"
I closed my phone and set it back on my clothes. I walked back to the full-length mirror, but Benibara was standing in front of it, looking at herself in the mirror. When she spotted me, she turned around and smiled at me with a small blush on her face.
" Oh, maiden. That looks absolutely stunning on you. "
" Umm thanks. I couldn't get the bow tied right though. "
" Allow me. "
Benibara grabbed the bow and untied the knot I had put it in, and she started tying the bow for me. She was really close, and I felt uncomfortable, but I let her tie the bow. When she was done, she put her arm around my back and walked me out of the changing rooms. I met with Haruhi outside of the room, and the girls fawned over how we looked.
" You two were destined for that uniform. It's most befitting of innocent girls like yourselves. Yes, both who are still unfamiliar with young loves first tender kiss. " Benibara said, wrapping her arms around Haruhi and me.
' Oh, she doesn't know about me and Tamaki. This will be interesting. And it will be even more so when she finds out I've already had my first kiss and it was from The Host Club King himself. '
They continued to smother us, and I felt tired of it. Haruhi seemed to also be fed up with their affection.
" Hey, get off of us! "
Haruhi pushed the girls off of us and stood beside me, taking control of the situation.
" Hold on! What is this? Can someone explain it to me? Cause one moment I'm on my way to the supermarket and next I'm brought here. "
" Yeah, I was going for a walk, when I was taken here. " I inquired.
" The three of you have about as much subtlety as the Host Club does. "
" How dare you, maiden! " Benibara yelled, grabbing Haruhi's shoulders.
" We are nothing like those idiots! Oh, forgive my outburst. It's only natural for you two to be upset. In our haste we whisked you away this morning, in your night shirt. " She continued referencing Haruhi.
" You were in your pajamas? " I asked.
" No, that wasn't pajamas you know it happens to be the way I usually dress. "
" All theatrics aside, we have a small favor to ask of you two. As you may know, one of our responsibilities at the Zuka Club is to arrange a regular performance of musical numbers and original plays. "
" Today is called 'Pink Carnation Day' where we celebrate the birth of The White Lily League's founder by putting on the most glorious production of the entire year. We've been rehearsing nonstop in preparation for today's performance. "Chizuru said.
" Tragically, the lead actress and director in our play was in a terrible accident and is currently in the hospital. But even so without her, you know what they say, the show must go on. Which means, " Hinako continued.
" This is your big opportunity to be a part of the theater! " They said together.
" I can't. "
" I won't. "
" You would only have to memorize a handful of lines. For most of the play, you'd be portraying, is silent. "
" The role is actually more symbolic than anything. "
" She just stands there, looking beautiful. "
" You can manage that now can't you? We promise it'll be the easiest thing ever! "
" We'll let ourselves out. " I said, walking to the door with Haruhi.
I heard Benibara groan in agony and fall to the floor. We turned around and listened to the story of Benibara, and honestly, it was sad. I knew Haruhi would join after hearing the story, and I didn't want to leave her alone. So, after hearing about Benibara's mother, I looked to Haruhi.
" I call the director. " She whispered.
" You can't do that! " I whispered at her.
" I did, have fun saying all the lines. "
I groaned as we walked further into the room instead of leaving it.
( Time Skip )
' Oh, lord it's time. '
I stood behind the curtain with the pink dress on and ruffles. They had done my makeup, but it was heavy, so I took it off and did my own, but it was lighter. I didn't have to sing because they would play a recording, and all I would have to do is mouth the lyrics and say my one and only line. I took a breath as the curtain started rising and the show started. I heard the music queue from Haruhi, and I started to mouth the words. I looked around at all of the people, and I spotted the Host Club standing on the stairs with Haruhi's dad.
' How did I know they would come? Oh, that's right because Tamaki thought I was kidnapped and then convinced the twins and everyone else just follows. '
I continued with the performance, and when it was time to speak, I spoke my lines without missing a word. In practice, I was monotone, but I could tell I sounded better now. It wasn't as monotone, but it held some emotion.
" Oh! My Lord Frederick! "
It was time for the final scene, where Benibara dies. Benibara fell to the floor, dramatically and I walked up to her side and crouched to the floor in front of her.
' Let's get this over with. '
" I am slain from this fatal gunshot wound. Alas, I am to draw breath no more. "
" My Lord. . ."
I held Benibara in my lap, and she leaned her head against me, holding her side like she actually had been shot.
" Marianne, with your arms holding me close all this pain becomes not. My soul is overwhelmed-"
' And then we decided to skip the kiss scene because I was uncomfortable with it, and then we can wrap things up and I'm done. I can go home. '
" -ah, and yet, the love I bear for you and the desire I have for revenge are not things that can simply be. . .forgotten. "
' That's not the line. '
The spotlight turned on, and instead of shining on the stage, it shone to the stairs where the Host Club was standing.
" Senpai? Dad? " Haruhi asked, looking over the curtain.
I stood up from Benibara and starred at them. Tamaki seemed a bit worried by the spotlights. Something had grabbed my hand, and then they pulled me towards them. I fell into Benibara's chest, and she wrapped her other arm around me and held the hand she had pulled.
" Right before his eyes, I'll steal your first kiss. "
" Huh? "
" All for the sake of revenge. "
' What Wha. . .'
I looked towards Tamaki to see him come towards the stage in a quick manner.
" Never in a million years will a prince allow his princess to be used in such a despicable way! I won't let you do that to my girlfriend! "
Tamaki made it to the stage, but before he could reach us, he slipped on a banana.
' Where did the banana come from? '
I felt the platform underneath my feet shake and start to rise. MY legs felt shaky as I started rising off the ground on a circular platform with Benibara.
" Victory is mine, you poor incompetent buffoon! Now behold while we embrace! "
" Y/n. . ."
"My love. . ."
" Sorry, that's for Tamaki to say. "
I tried pulling away from her, but she had her arms around me, so it was kind of hard to pull away.
" I have a boyfriend, this isn't necessary! "
I continued to struggle until I noticed the screen was coming down from the ceiling. A picture appeared on the screen, and I felt my face turn red. The picture on the screen was of Tamaki and me in the host club room, hugging each other and having our first kiss.
' Who. . .'
I looked towards the technology pit at the top of the room and saw Kyoya smirking through the glass at me. I glared at him as I looked at the picture.
' Who even took that?! We were alone! '
" Maiden, you mean to tell me. . ."
Benibara looked mad at me. She let go of me in shock, and then when she tried to reach for me again, I went around her and looked down at the platform.
" That's really high. "
" Y/n! Jump down! "
My eyes connected with Tamaki's, and his face was determined. His arms were open up toward me.
" I'll catch you! "
I could feel my legs shake, but I grabbed the bottom of my dress and jumped off the platform. I closed my eyes as I fell, and I could hear my heart pounding in my chest.
' Please, please, please, please catch me. Why did I even jump? I shouldn't have even left my house this morning. '
I felt an arm catch my legs and held my knees up. Another arm was behind my back, and the arms kept me up from hitting the floor. I opened my eyes and saw that Tamaki did catch me. I felt relieved.
" See, I told you I would catch you. " Tamaki said, smiling at me.
" Thanks, now can we get out of here please? "
" Great idea! "
Tamaki didn't set me down, but he started running to the other set of stairs on the stage. But Hinaki and Chizuru were blocking the way. Tamaki turned around and tried running away from the two girls, but Benibara jumped from the platform and landed in front of Tamaki.
" This is not over yet! I don't care how many kisses she's had the next one will be mine! "
" Must protect my Y/n. " I heard Tamaki whisper.
Tamaki jumped around Benibara, and he called for the other hosts to follow. Haruhi met with her dad, and everyone started running out of the school. Benibara chased after us, but we got outside, and Tamaki jumped into his limo, with me still in his arms. Everyone jumped in, and we started driving away from the school. I sat in Tamaki's lap, still in the big poofy pink dress, and I leaned my head on his shoulder.
" Thanks. "
" I told you a prince will always save his princess. "
" That you did, but I have one question. "
I looked around the limo until I found Kyoya. I pointed at him and asked,
" How did you get that photo? I could have sworn we were alone. "
" Being Vice President of the Host Club and being an Ootori has it's advantages. " he said, putting a finger to his mouth.
" You little weasel. "
Tamaki only smiled and held me tighter against him.
" Don't worry about the picture princess. It was a lovely picture! Kyoya send that to me. " He whispered the ending of his sentence.
I hit his chest and stayed on his lap for the car ride. I felt a little tired, so I closed my eyes to rest.
" Get some rest princess, it's been a long day for you. "
I could feel the warmth on my forehead when he kissed it. I smiled and leaned up and kissed his cheek before leaning back down to his shoulder and falling asleep.
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