From Riches To Rags ❦ Tamaki

7 | Waiter Hosts

Cherry blossom petals were scattered over the tables and swept the floor - their scent permeated the room and left one with a feeling of contentment.

"Princess..." Tamaki leaned over the blushing girl, and used her treasured nickname; the one he had given her when they were children. "Which cup would you like to use? Foley? Worcester? Or would you like to have Susie's Gardenia?"

Aya was at a loss for words and to be honest, she didn't know what either of those were.

Moreover, why were all the hosts going through so much trouble just for her? It didn't make sense.

But, it was happening and despite not knowing the reasons behind it, she decided to just forget everything else and enjoy herself.

After all, she was finally with Tamaki, and part of her felt that being here was where she should be. It just felt... Right.

"What would you recommend, Tamaki?"

Tamaki was now the one blushing, as his name left her cherry lips. He had waited so long to hear her say it.

They had been apart for many years and now they were together again. Everything was right with the world, and he didn't care whether she was rich or poor, he just wanted his princess to be happy.

He leaned closer to her, so their faces were just inches apart and he could see all of her perfect features and held her hands in his own.

He softly spoke, "this princess to go."

For a moment, Aya stared into his beautiful amethyst eyes and felt as though she could get lost in them forever.

Then, she started giggling at his cheesy line.

"Ah, I've missed that," Tamaki commented, smiling sweetly at the girl. "You should laugh more and smile more, it's what makes you, you. You should be happy Aya."

"I am happy." Aya wiped a tear from her eye and beamed at the blonde haired male. "I'm here with you, and that's what makes me the happiest girl in the world."

The words she had just spoken left Tamaki a flustered mess and it took him a while to compose himself.

All the other hosts were eyeing the couple and wondering why they weren't official yet. It was obvious they both liked each other. Maybe there's a reason why they can't be together?

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Aya and Tamaki were still sat at the table and had just finished reminiscing about old times. Now, Aya was telling him about her time in London.

"I did have a few friends whilst there," she informed him. "But they didn't stick around long, after..."

"After what?" Tamaki urged her to finish her sentence. He desperately wanted to ask her about her current living situation and why she was no longer a rich heiress, but he also didn't want to upset her; more than she clearly was.

"It doesn't matter." A gloomy expression darkened the girl's face; it was gone as quickly as it had come.

Tamaki didn't want to push her further, so he asked instead, "so princess, are you having fun?" He smiled brightly at her - donning his chipper facade.

"Yes, I'm having lots of fun." Aya sent him a close-eyed smile and squeezed his hand; neither of them had noticed they had been holding hands this whole time.

"I'm glad, princess."