There's Only 28 Thousand Days...

Crooked Smile

I stared at Tamaki, who quickly looked away.

Frowning, I walked over to him, holding my book tightly.

"Excuse me." I said, whispering the library.

"Ah, why hello there! Didn't see you!" He said, sweating a bit.

I frowned, ignoring the blatant lie.

"...can you please stop staring at me? It's uncomfortable."

"Staring? I wasn't staring!" He said too quickly.

I raised an eyebrow, shaking my head. Everywhere I go, the Host Club is watching me. In the lunchroom, in the classroom, everywhere!

I'm only safe in the bathroom.

"But uhm, if you don't mind me asking, what book are you checking out?" He asked.

I raised an eyebrow before showing him the book.

"Demonic Possession.... i-interesting!"

I gave him a blank stare. At least he's trying to act interested and not horrified.
I laughed at that, before seeing his book.

"Piano Sheets..?" I asked. "You play?"

"Yes!" He went on about how he liked to play and learn new songs, sometimes even writing them.

My heart and knees ached, and I backed up, looking at my nonexistent watch.

"Look at the time! Gotta go do important things! ...maybe I'll get to hear you play someday. Anyway, it's better if we don't talk anymore. And tell your friends to stop spying on me!" I said, pouring to the couch where Hikaru and Kaoru were.

"She can see us?" They both asked.

"H-Hey, wait!"

I turned around, waiting for him to say something stupid.

"You should visit the Host Club again."

I stared at the blonde, seeing two specks of orange hair peeling out from a nearby table.

"No thanks. I think we've talked long enough. Goodbye Suoh. And Hitachiin brothers."

They looked up, blinking in confusion as I walked off, yawning.

Such odd people.

Though, I have no room to talk.

Thanks goodness tomorrow's the weekend.

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She sat before me, her onyx eyes glaring at the book. Her grey hair was pulled into a bun, the black business suit she wore matching her nails and heels. 

I stood, holding the envelope my father sent. My fingers were trembling.

She closed the book, looking up at me and giving a sick smile.

I repeated my question, watching as her smile grew.

"He's getting married..?" I asked.