Genius (ohshc x reader fanfic)

Chapter 7: 'Princess' Ayanokoji

"Haruhi, today is your second week of hosting, you still own quite the amount, since I have also added the price of the teacups you've  used."

'Shadow king.'

That was all I could think of at that moment. I was quite tired and annoyed since I haven't slept more than 30 minutes last night, not sleeping the night before, or the night before that, trying to keep up all the lessons I have been taught. I've been relying on tea for those past few days...I was surprised that I still didn't have any baggies under my eyes, however, my fatigue was actually almost evident on my face at random times of the day, one of them being now.

"Maru."

I lifted my head that was flattened on the table I was sitting at. It was before hosting started, so that meant I was able to take a nap.

"Yes, Ootori."

His glasses gleamed.

"Wouldn't you perhaps wear the school's uniform, since, after all, you are no commoner...or are you?"

I was not about to answer that question to him, or anybody for that matter. And what was wrong with what I was wearing? Black jeans with a white baggy shirt with black sleeves, it was the only thing that made me remember a bit that I was a girl.

"I see no gain by throwing away my money for something I'll be wearing five times a week for only three years. What will I do with my uniforms after, I can't eat them, or return them."

He smirks in amusement.

"Very reasonable Mr. Kitsu-"

"Hey Maru, will you-"

"-host with us today?"

The Hitachiin twins interrupted 'mother,' just to ask for me to host with them? I'm flattered, for what I've learned my first week, Ootori was not one to mess with, well, that is what the others say...however...I do must admit it for my ego, my family's company is more powerful. Returning back to the current conversation, I thought for a good five seconds.

"Why not. I'll give it a try."

•••67 minutes into hosting•••

'Where is Haruhi? Where's my Haruhi? Is she okay?'

It has been over an hour when hosting started, one hour getting caught in the twin's 'brotherly love' act, but all I want now is to be with Haruhi, the only other person who is close like family, however she left five minutes into hosting, saying she needed to use the restroom. Does she have the stomach bug?

"Hey, Hikaru, Kaoru, I'm going to buy a bottle of water."

The guests we were currently entertaining were mostly trying to stop nosebleeds, giving me the perfect chance to sneak away.

"Aye, aye sir!"

I tilt my head with a smile.

"Thank you."

Realization hit them harder than Kyoya.

I didn't notice them watch my back as I left the room.

•••

I ran down the stairs with Haruhi.

•••flashback five minutes•••

"Haruhi, where were you? The host club started- Haruhi...why is your bag in the pond?"

As hard as it was, much more emotion than usual laced my voice.

"My, my Haruhi, how unfortunate that your bag fell in the pond-oh, hello Maru."