Faking It (OHSHC)

Skipping Physical Exams

      Just a little longer Ash, I promise. Walking into my bathroom I open the cabinet only to have my razors greet me. The mocking reflection of the sharp blade stares at me. I itched for the pain again, but it had worn off years ago. Looking at my stomach I sighed. The paint is ready for use pulsing through my veins, yet the canvas is filled already. Trailing my fingers over all the scars, from my wrist to my waist the skin was mutilated. Refusing to touch my thighs I slowly grabbed the Razor, tracing one of my oldest scars. Seeking comfort in my razor once again, I cut deeper.

     "Ash Hashimoto please report to the chairman's office after school." A voice came over the intercom. Physical exams were tomorrow, so I knew that this would happen. Mr. Suoh probably wanted to ask what my plans were for physical exams. As the last bell of the day rang I quickly grabbed my bag and walked to his office. Knocking on the door he let me in.

     "Hello Mr. Suoh, I'm Ash Hashimoto."

     "Yes please sit." Mr. Suoh pointed to a chair while sitting opposite of it. "I realize we did admit you under special circumstances, so what would you like to do tomorrow.

     "Yes, I do. If it is alright with you I would like to miss the physical examination day tomorrow. I have already had my monthly physical exam with my personal doctor, and exams are tomorrow all day so there is no point in me showing up." That was a lie...I hadn't had my physical exams in years. The doctors would ask too many questions, questions with unwanted answers.

     "I see, well then just email me the results of your physical examination tonight." Mr. Suoh said, not in the slightest bit pleased with my request. I stood up and walked to the door.

      "It's been a pleasure Mr. Suoh. Until next time." I said before I left. Walking up the stairs to Music Room #3, I did it once more, the smile plastered on my face is fake once again. I opened the door to the Host Club ready for questions.

     "Ash-Chan why were you called to talk to Mr. Suoh?" Hani asked before I could actually step into the room.

      "Oh Hani-Senpai, I just had to talk to him about my scholarship." I lied smoothly...nothing new.

      "Oh okay!" Hani giggled and walked away jumping onto Takashi. Slowly I made my way to the couch near the window. Tamaki and the rest of the Host Club were talking about the physical exams.

     "Ash! You will help-" Tamaki started, soon being cut off by my voice.

     "Physical Exams are tomorrow?" I asked pretending to be oblivious.

      "Where have you been? Of course physical exams are tomorrow!" The twins exclaimed together.

     "Ah. Well, I won't be here tomorrow." I stated. At least that was true. Suddenly the members of the Host Club were gathered around me, staring intently at my smiling face.

     "Why not?" The emotionless voice of Kyoya asked.

      "Company is coming to the house." I said. 'Lie', tomorrow I'd be all alone.

     "Who?" Haruhi asked, her curiosity slightly peaked.

     "My grandparents, they said it was fine for me to miss one day since they were only stopping in for tomorrow." I chuckled slightly...please buy it.

     "Oh..." Thank god.

~The Next day~

     Waking up to a cold, silent, empty, mansion was just what I needed. Being left alone in my thoughts was something I hadn't had in a long while. Walking up to the full length mirror, I slowly stripped into nothing but my bra and underwear. The once pale skin, adorned by thousands of cuts. The once empty canvas held a terrible, beautiful, tragic picture. The once bright red eyes had lost the light they once carried. The long platinum blond hair was reduced to a short mess. It was laughable. The girl he once loved, the girl once smiling, the girl once alive was reduced to an empty shell.

Let me leave soon.