Midnight Rose (On Hold!)

The Ball

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Chapter 5- Maiko’s POV

            It took me the entire two months but I made all the outfits, fitting them and taking measurements took time, but it was worth it. The entire school was coming So I was really excited. The day before the ball I gave them there clothes and instructions. The clothes were in a brown box, I handed everyone expect Haruhi their clothes before explaining to them, "Some of you will be dressed as girls and you are to wear exactly what I give and no buts about it. You are not to make any changes to the outfit you are given, all the accessories you are to wear is included in the box, including wigs, clips, shoes, and many others. You are to be here at precisely 7 o'clock and be part of the audience, then I will make an announcement and you are not to exclaim, shout, or show yourselves to anyone. From seven to midnight you have to be either in the ball room or the rose maze outside. You are not to look at your suit or dress until you get home, you are not going to share with anyone what your outfit looks like, and you all need to come in separate cars. If you have a dress, I gave you a wig. Do not complain, any questions? There is a stamp with your clothes, do not lose it, bring it to the ball. Kaoru, Hikaru, if the guests guess right which host you are you are not to say she’s wrong telling her you are the other twin, if she’s right, she’s right and that is the end of it, you can’t switch costumes either. To those who don’t follow my instructions to the minute detail I will make you wish you were never born." I said giving them all a glare that was darker than Honey’s and Kyoya’s combined when they woke up, they all shivered, even Haruhi, "Haruhi I'm coming over at 4 to do your hair and make-up personally. I want you to be a princess once in a while. Well then break, I’ll see everyone tomorrow."

            The next day, was the day of the ball. I woke up early, and went straight down to the ball room, I had gotten permission from the school, in honor of the ball I was able to take the entire day off to help with the decorations. I started with the inside of the ball room. There were three big beautiful crystal chandeliers that hung from the ceiling illuminating the entire room. Then there was a set of stairs that spiraled upward leading to a stage where the musicians were. I ran through everything quickly making sure the entire orchestra was in order. I also talked with the photographer, he was supposed to photograph all the girls here, and take pictures of the 7 hosts. Then in the front of the hall was a stage with two sets of stairs leading up to it. It had a small podium and microphone; I tested the equipment to make sure my voice would be heard through the entire hall. Then I made sure both the upstairs balconies and the actual ballroom floors were cleaned and waxed. Next on the list of things to do was the food. I tasted every single dish making sure it tasted fine and we wouldn’t run out. Finally I checked the fireworks and the confetti after all that was over, I went to the Host Club’s changing room to make sure my outfit was in order. I was coming here in my regular uniform then changing into my dress later. By the time everything was checked and in place it was time for me to go to Haruhi’s to dress her up.

            I opened the door to Haruhi’s apartment and saw her looking at her dress with Ranka. “Hi Haruhi, Ranka, how are you? Do you like the dress?” I asked as I walked in.

            “Yeah,” Haruhi said, “I hate dressing up but I have to admit the dress really is beautiful.”

            “I get to dress you up,” I said, “Now go take a shower a fast one I need to get you ready for the ball. So shoo, shoo.” I got all the things I needed to make Haruhi beautiful, not that she wasn’t already. The minute she stepped out of the bathroom in her bathrobe I immediately dragged her to a chair and started working on her. I started by giving her hands a manicure and her feet a pedicure. By the time I was applying nail polish and letting it dry, her hair was dry, so I gave her a face mask to wear while I put in extensions in her hair to make it long. Then, I put her hair in hot curlers, so when I took it out it would fall into soft flowing curls. I took off her face mask and did her make-up I decide to go natural, because it was Haruhi, so I just added some lip gloss, mascara, and blush. Then I slipped her into her dress and she was already beautiful. I slipped her into her heels so by the time I was done getting her ready she would be comfortable in them. After that it was time to finish her hair. I took out the curlers, and the result was better then I thought, after some thinking, I swept all of curls to one side of her face and pinned it there tightly so it wouldn’t fall out. After that I put on her tiara and pearls, and just stared at her. She was absolutely stunning; someone was going to fall head over heels for her. By the time she was ready and able to walk in her heels it was time to go.