Yellow Umbrella: Tamaki Suoh Love Story

Chap. 10: Opperation Cute

"Due to the strange and very twisted love cirlce between Atsumi, Haruhi, and Tamaki, it seems we have to take measures into our own hands," the twins start with their presentation to the rest of the host club. "Love circle?! What the hell are you talking about?!" Haruhi shouts. "We mean the choice between you and Atsumi. It's obvious that you and Atsumi are oblivious to the feelings you have towards Tama-chan." Honey states, cake crumbs around his mouth.

Atsumi shakes her head in defence. 'Love?! How could I possibly love Tamaki?! There's no way!' she mentally screams at the group. "And to settle this, we're gonna put on a little game. The..." Kaoru pauses to pull the curtain covering up a white borad - which none of the other hosts knew they had - in perfect sync with his twin. "The Which One Will Boss Choose Game!" they sing. Tamaki, Haruhi, and Atsumi sweat drop. "You've got to be joking." Haruhi states with a (-_-) face.

"Also known as Opperation: Cute. To help Tamaki with this self debated competition, we will make the each of you wear costumes that contribute to the themes we set up." Hikaru smiles. "And you knew about this, Kyouya?!" Tamaki shouts. The nerd pushes up his glases, causing them to gleam in the light as he chuckles.

"You guys are such idiots. No way I'm going through with this..." Haruhi mutters. "Don't forget, Fujioka, you still owe us money. Money you can't afford to loose." Kyouya states. Chills are sent straight up Haruhi's spine at the sudden remark. "Fine. But only to pay off this damn debt." she huffs. "Great! Now... Let Opperation: Cute begin!" the twins cheer happily.

~*~

"This is great! Haruhi and Atsumi battling it out for the win. But it's so sad to watch two sisters fight for the one boy... I don't see why, though. He's nothing but a phony." Renge states with a shrug. "I am NOT a phony!" Tamaku shouts. "Honestly, boss..." the twins start. "Shut up, you evil copies!" Tamaki screams. The duo slip away chuckling at Tamaki's out bursts. "You two can come on out now." Renge says, fanning herself with her hand-held fan. Her kimono draping to the floor and her hair done up into a neat bun. She watches Haruhi exit the changing room from her high platform that seems to move around the host room.

Haruhi shows her kimono off to the guys, her face showing some signs of frustration and anger. "Look at how adorable she is in that, Tamaki." the twins say, creeping up on her. They hold her in their tight grasp, refusing to let go no matter how much she fussed and whined about it. "When it comes down to Haruhi, the Tamaki seems to become protective and ready to defend her from anything, or anyone that could possiblly harm the girl, even though she can handle - some - things on her own. But no matter how hard she struggles to do things by herself, Tamaki'll be there. And with her refusing, that only makes Tamaki want to help her more." Renge states as she watches Tamaki fight with the twins about who could touch her.

"Alright, Atsumi. C'mon out!" Renge shouts. The curtain is pulled back, showing off a very bashful young lady. Her blue kimono bringing out her already big brown eyes and her blush making her look even more innocent. "And with Atsumi, well, she had a big advantage. With her not being able to talk or defend herself, Tamaki can't resist. And besides, she's just as adorable as Haruhi. But her body shape and figure can also be a magnet for other guys, leaving Tamaki to only be protective of her without him even knowing." Renge explains with a smirk. "Good eye, Renge." Kyouya admits.

"Atsu-chan is pretty! Right, Mori?" Honey exlaims with a bright smile. Tamaki focuses his attention on the silenced burnette and blushes deeply. "A-Atsumi, you look great." he says, staring at her. She turns her head to avoid eye contact. "I agree with Boss, but Haruhi is just such a cutie in this outift, I don't want to take my hands off her." Hikaru says with Kaoru there to agree as they pull her into another suffocating hug. "Get the hell off my Haruhi!" he exclaims.

~*~

"Wow, I can't believe it. You two were separated? That's so tragic. It almost makes me want to cry." says one of the guests to Haruhi, but she brightens the young girls day with a smile. "It's okay, though. At least now we can finally be together and get to know each other. She may even move in sometime." Haruhi explains. Haruhi's guests begin to cry and scream out in happiness. "He's s o optimistic!" one fan shouts. The other girls cry out other great comments about Haruhi. Tamaku watches. The sight of Haruhi bringing joy to her clients made him happy, too.

"Anyone want something to drink?" Honey asks, broadcasting Atsumi with a cart of refreshments that she had. Her face faded into a dark red and some of the girls "awwww"ed. Her long hair pulled up into a pony tail, even though it was still able to reach her butt.

"I-I'd like some." Tamaki waves at her. Atsumi pushes the cart over to the young man and hands him a tiny cup full of warm tea. She shoots him a dashing smile. "Thank you." he says, not taking his eyes off her. Eventually, it led to a small accident. He spiled his tea on the jacket of his uniform. Atsumi's smile fades. "Are you alright?" his guests ask, crowding him. Atsumi removes his jacket and throws it over her arm. 'What an idiot.' she thinks with a smile. After the scene she pushes the small cart away to tend to the other guests. Tamaki watches her walk away, her hair swinging playfully behind her.

Tamaki sighs. He knew this was going to be tough.