The Hidden Secrets: An Ouran and Fruits Basket Crossover #CrystalWolfBookAwards

Chapter 8: The Imperfect Date

Nikki and Kyo rushed into the apartment. Immediately, the twosome bolted towards their suitcases and unlocked them.

"Ugh, I have nothing to wear," complained Nikki and she dug deeper into the pile of clothes scattered inside.

"Wear something you usually wear," suggested Kyo as he pulled out a black T-shirt, a white shirt that could be buttoned up, a pair of white socks, and a pair of beige khakis. "Besides, it's just a date. We don't need to impress each other since there's no point to it. We're different from everyone else, so I can love you however I want."

"Aw, how sweet of you," beamed Nikki. Eventually, she yanked out a black leather jacket, a baby blue dress, a pair of white knee socks, and pure black boots. "I'll wear this then if it makes you happy."

Kyo smiled in return. "I'll be in the bathroom getting dressed."

"Okay," replied Nikki. "I'll be changing in here."

"Be careful," Kyo warned before he entered the bathroom. "There's perverts lingering all around this city. I'll have to keep you close to my side just so that you're safe."

Nikki blushed slightly at Kyo's statement. The brunette then murmured a thank you', however, due to the loud bathroom door slamming shut, the words were unable to reach Kyo.

Nikki sighed heavily. Afterwards, she stripped off her pale yellow dress, and began to put on a much more comfortable outfit.

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Kyo firmly grasped Nikki's right hand as they strolled down the sidewalk. Strangers that roamed the sidewalks all awed as they passed by the couple. Instantly, Kyo's shoulders rose while sweat poured down his face. Nikki turned her head slightly, noticing Kyo in his uncomfortable state.

"Kyo, don't be so tense. We're here for relaxation, remember?" Nikki advised.

Kyo gripped his black shirt and wiped away the sweat that still lingered on his face. "I'm sorry, Nikki, but I don't like the attention, especially from strangers. All I want is to spend the rest of the day with you, without any interruptions by random people or the perverted men from that club!"

Nikki placed her hands on the ginger's shoulders, easing them from his temper. "Easy now, kitty. The more you yell, there will be receiving much more attention than before. I suggest you keep your mouth shut about this and ignore everyone else but me."

"Seems like someone's eager for attention," Kyo smirked, bending down to Nikki's level. "I never knew you were that desperate to keep me to yourself."

Suddenly, a loud crack like the sound of a whip smacking its target echoed through the streets. Luckily, everyone was too busy to depict their full attention to the sound. However, horrified as she was, Nikki began to walk backwards until her heel wobbled against the curb. A car with a male driver, in the distance, barreled down the street, heedless of his surroundings. The brunette's heel soon lost all contact with the edge of the curb, causing the girl to slowly tilt backwards. As she neared the ground, the car began to accelerate, but not on purpose. It was only a mere mistake from a man who wanted to cruise down Ouran's streets on the warm, spring day.

Just before the car could collide with Nikki's body, Kyo reached out his hand and clutched Nikki's wrist, yanking her back onto the sidewalk. With her suddenly frail body, Nikki collapsed into Kyo's arms, tears streaming down her cheeks. The car eventually passed by, allowing Nikki's long, light brown hair to soar through the wind caused by the car's quick movement. Once the hair settled back into its original position, Kyo placed his hand on her hair and gently stroked it; his other arm wrapped around her waist.