Perfect Harmony: Tamaki x Reader

Chapter 12: The Truth

After yesterday's performance, things have been so much better. The Lobelia girls went back to their Academy and hopefully will stay there. Tamaki and I are now having lunch together at my house. My mom made her famous (f/f) and I couldn't wait for Tamaki to try it.

"Do you like it?" I ask him shyly.

He takes a bite and explodes with delight.

"Is that a yes?" I ask him.

"IT'S DELICIOUS! WHAT IS IT?!" He exclaims.

My mom laughs, "It's (f/f)."

Tamaki smiles widely and says, "I need to learn your recipe."

I say while sipping my tea, "Good luck trying to get that from her. It's a secret family recipe."

Tamaki smirks, "Well in a couple more years, we will be family."

I look at my mom and Tamaki, "I don't follow."

"HE'S SAYING HE WILL MARRY YOU AND DO THE NAUGHTY AND HAVE A BABY AND EAT (F/F)!" A little voice screams.

It was silent. Until, the little voice starts laughing up a storm. The little voice is my brother. All of us start laughing.

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Tamaki and I have been carpooling for school in the mornings. Even though my mom still has trust issues about the whole car ordeal, she doesn't want me walking to school. Since she is working at her job, she hasn't been able to drop me off anymore.

Tamaki and I arrive at school. I'm greeted by a horde of girls and boys,"LOOK! IT'S (Y/N) AND TAMAKI!"

Everyone surrounds us and asks us a whole bunch of stuff.

"Do you like candy?"

"Have you ever dyed your hair, (y/n)? It's so healthy looking."

"How did Benio's lips feel when you kissed her?"

My anxiety starts to kick in again. I can't seem to see anything. Is everyone talking unusually fast or am I too slow? I look at Tamaki and he grabs my hand and we both go to the host club. I'm breathing very heavily and I can't seem to catch my breath.

"Someone please give her a glass of water!" Tamaki commands the host club.

Tamaki is rubbing my back and he has me sit on the couch with him. Mori comes with a glass of water. I try to reach it, but my hand is very shaky.

Tamaki grabs the water and thanks Mori.

"Here. I'll help you drink it." Tamaki insists.

I try to answer, but I can't. I simply nod.

He caresses my chin in his hand and puts the glass of water against my lips. I drink slowly and I start to feel a little bit better.

"Better?" He smiles.

I nod hesitantly.

"I'm really sorry you had to endure that. They're just excited to see you after your incredible performance." Tamaki compliments me.

I blush, "Th-Thanks..."

He kisses me, "Of course, princess."

When we drift away from each other, we look to see Ritsu standing at the door of the host club. He looks at me in shock. Tamaki looks at him with a look I can't really explain. Was it...fear?

Ritsu walks toward me and says, "Remember the note you found in your locker?"

I nod, "Of course. Tamaki wrote it to-"

Ritsu interrupts and says, "Tamaki wasn't the one who wrote you that love letter, (y/n)..."

I look at Tamaki in confusion.

"Wh-What are you talking about?" I ask.

"(y/n)...I'm in love with you. I always have been ever since you bumped into me that day. Tamaki never wrote you a love letter. That was my love letter to you..." Ritsu explains.

"Uh-That can't be t-true. Right, Tamaki?"

He doesn't say anything. He simply gets up, and says, "That was the only way I could tell you how I felt about you without actually telling you..."

"Y-You lied to me?" I say with tears in my eyes.

Ritsu says, "Yeah. What a shame...I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. I just had to tell you or else I would live my life in guilt. I know you may not feel the same way, but I just had to tell you that I will always love you." He then walks out of the host club.

Tamaki says, "I'm so-"

"Was that the only thing you were lying about?" I ask.

He looks surprised.

"Are you just playing with my feelings? Do you even like me? Are we even a couple or just some lie you've conjured up?" I ask with tears in my eyes.

"(y/n)...How could you ask stupid questions like that? I'm not lying about our relationship." He responds.

"I wish I could believe that." I say.

"You can, (y/n). Please, I know I messed up. I want to be with you always. I just couldn't stand the thought of anyone else being with you because...I'm in love with you. I'm sorry I hurt you. What can I do to make it up to you?" He moves closer to me.

"I-I don't know, Tamaki. I just do-" I'm interrupted by the host club and their customers. Instead of the customers requesting the host club, all of them request me.

"Please! We love you!"

"We want to talk to you."

"I'm gay for (y/n)!"

"Me too!"

My anxiety starts kicking in again. I try to finish my conversation with Tamaki, but then my world collapses. I only see black.