The Silence I Needed (Mori x Reader)

A Lunch Date

Since all the hosts knew now, I had no problem holding Mori's hand on our way out the door. He still looked a little skittish about the whole thing. Maybe he's one of those people that needs his personal space? Except around Hunny. And possibly me. I looked at him, and he was watching me with a dreamy look in his eyes. Was I thinking out loud? Or was I making weird faces during my internal monologue again? "So what now?"

We came to a stop at the doors of the academy, and I had to think about his question. Does he mean with us? Because I am totally down to kiss him again right here and now. Oh wait. He probably means the whole blackmail thing. Right. "I guess I have to go home and call Benio. Oh! What if I ask her out to lunch and have Haruhi come with us? It's been a while since we've had a lunch date."

"A lunch date sounds like a good idea." It took me a second to realize he wasn't thinking about Benio and I.

"I'm gonna hold you to that thought, Mori." He smiled bigger and nodded. "I guess I'll have to call Haruhi too, now. You know, after the sleepover and the dealings you guys had in the past with the Zuka Club, Mr. Fujioka has me on speed dial. It's to make sure his little girl is doing okay. No 'so called princes' or 'insults to his work from Lobelia.'" I laughed and moved closer into Mori's side as we walked to the limo where Lewis was waiting. Now I'm gonna hold myself to my thought. Lewis and the hosts are the only ones around to see, and they all already know.

Right before I could get into the car, I turned and pulled at Mori's tie until I could wrap my arms around his neck. I caught him off guard, of course. He fell into the kiss soon though, lifting me a little by the waist. I pulled back enough so I could look him in the eyes. "You're wonderful, Takashi. I'll see you tomorrow." He put me down and I laughed at the faces around us. Lewis was paid and trained to be straight faced, and he was still really bad at it. The host club (sans Kyoya) was displaying an array of different shocked faces behind Mori.

The three idiots' jaws were touching the sidewalk. Haruhi and Hunny didn't look all that impressed. Mori looked horrified. I wanna take a guess and say that he's more of an "in private" guy when it comes to anything more than hand holding. I'm going to have to fix that. I squeezed Mori's hand and then shut the limo door. Mori had straightened out some to wave at me, and I waved back with a laugh. "Say goodbye to the host club Lewis!"

"Mr. and Mr. Hitachiin, Mr. Suoh, Mr. Haninozuka, Mr. Morinozuka, and Mx. Fujioka, thank you for taking care of our young lady." We rode off and I was happy. I have a boyfriend. And I have ten people I don't have to hide it around! On the way home, I had a stern talk with Lewis about taking pictures, and how I hoped my parents were not involved. I definitely need to hook Sophie up with Lewis, not Mickey. He's only three years older than her, right? Oh my god! What if they're already dating and they're hiding it from me!?

At home, dinner was the same as it had been the past three weeks. I talked about classes, and then I lied through my teeth about club activities and how my friends behave. I left out things like kissing, blackmail, and incest. I also don't bring up the resident perv- I mean prince, or the feud between my best friend and my new group of friends. So I told my parents I sat and had tea with Haruhi, Mori, and Hunny for club. After the meal, I found Sophie and chewed her out for the trouble she and the host club got me into with the host club.

I was exhausted when I got to bed, and then huffed at the idea of still having to call Haruhi and Benio. I decided to call Haruhi first. They don't rant very much, or get angry (at least with me). I'd only seen it a handful of times. It's better to ask them to come to lunch with Benio and I, than to tell them they're coming to lunch with us, no questions asked.

When I called their house, it was Mr. Fujioka who picked up. We were almost five minutes into everything when Haruhi had come in and asked who had called. Ranka gave up the phone with a sad goodbye. I love that man, but there is a time and place for Ranka talk. That time is not now. I cut no corners in starting the conversation with them. "Haruhi, I have a favor to ask. You also can't say no because this is returning the favor for dragging me into the sleepover." Okay, so the situation is no questions asked. There was a groan on the other end of the line and I decided to continue. "I'm going to have lunch with Benio on Saturday. She never says no to lunch dates. I need you to go with me because she's more likely to spill about her 'plans' for you if you're there. I need to get out of this thing with Kyoya. I'm worried about the pictures, but I'm more worried about how Mori is reacting to him having them. Please? I'm begging you." Haruhi reluctantly agreed and I thanked them. I feel so bad about this. Kind of. I'm actually looking forward to seeing how Benio's personality will change while Haruhi is around. I never went to that "Lord Frederich" snoozefest.

Talking Benio into this would be the easy part. She almost always picked up the phone with the second ring. For me at least.. "What's going on, (Y/N)? Any gossip?"

"No, actually. We should have a lunch date on Saturday. We haven't had one since I left Lobelia. I'd love to see you again." I could hear her swooning over the phone. "I was also wondering if Haruhi could come." Benio squealed. I've heard her do that only twice in the three years I've known her. Looks like I have competition for Benio's favorite person. Benio's answer was yes, of course. We spent the next twenty minutes deciding when and where on Saturday, and if we'd do anything else during the day.

We talked for hours after that, and when I woke up in the morning, I realized neither of us had actually hung up. Gross. Drool phone.

When Saturday came, the three of us all met up at a casual little restaurant called Subway. Haruhi had suggested that it was the best way for everyone to afford and get what they wanted. Benio and I looked forward to trying it out. It was a little awkward when we all sat down at first, but there wasn't as much tension as I thought there would be. And then Benio opened her mouth.

"Dearest Haruhi, when will you be transferring to your rightful school? With (Y/N) gone, there's a spot open for the most beautiful maiden at Lobelia. I believe it has your name on it." I almost dropped my drink. Damn, you're so blunt. You think I'd have adjusted to it by now. Damn.

"I'm sorry Benio-senpai, but I'm not interested in your offer." Damn Haruhi. You too? "I like where I go to school and the people that I work in the club with. I can't exactly ask you to come to Ouran and leave your club behind. That's like leaving family, right? Nothing is ever going to be equal. In my opinion, it's important to surround yourself with people that make you happy, even if they're crazy."

Benio put her hands together and closed her eyes, contemplating what Haruhi had said. Why does everyone else have such deep thoughts? The only deep thing I ever think about is Mori's voice. She raised her hand across the table in Haruhi's direction. "You've made a very valid point. I see now that it is important for you to be there, to keep all those boys in line. You're very insightful and I admire that about you. I suppose I'm done trying to steal you away like a princess from a tower. You are the mighty dragon that protects the treasures that it has found. And that... prince, I suppose. Just allow me this one wish. Promise to visit? I will miss that smile of yours."

Haruhi shook her outstretched hand, and I had a moment of confused panic. What the fuck do I tell Kyoya? That Benio has given up? That there's been a truce? Will he believe me? Will he accept that answer or is he going to make me do more things? "I'm so happy you guys are becoming friends. My best friend and my closest friend at Ouran are getting together. I love you guys."

I brought them into a hug. When I released them, Benio had one of those evil "I'm going to charm answers out of you" smiles. Here we go... "Speaking of guys you love, tell me more about this Morinozuka fellow who is so special to you."

"She's right. I'm interested to hear more, too, (Y/N)-senpai." Oh great Haruhi too. "You two are dating now, and there was that, uh... moment in front of the limo the other day."

"A moment, hmm?"

Oh my god I'm gonna die of embarrassment. They're gonna put "died in a commoner's sandwich shop on my headstone.