Stuck in the Middle [Hikaru, Kaoru] | ♡

Chapter ♞ 3: Honey Tastes Like Betrayal (2)

Even past the smell of delicious expensive coffee and tea, the bright lights and exotic cosplay that was going on, all you saw was Haruhi.

She was tucked away talking to two girls who seemed keenly interested in her. It was uncomfortable for you.

Is she ditching me for this?  You pondered.

You understood that people had weird hobbies, but this was outrageous.

"Oh, Y/N you would be perfect for Haruhi! You two seem like you would go perfect together." Oka sighed.

"I thought we went well together to..." You mumbled. 

"Huh?"

"Nothing."

Suddenly a boy dressed as a prince waltzed up to the four of you, and dazzled you all with a smile.

He was attractive but you were focused on Haruhi.

"Welcome ladies, to the host club! This weeks theme is-"

"Save it blondie we're all going to Kyoya first!" Rina shouted. She was already dragging you along.

"Rina be nice to Tamaki!" Seiko whined at her.

"Y/N we are going to be decent friends if you like him the most-"

But you were soon pulled in a different direction by soft hands.

"Hey Rina! I wanna go see the Brotherly love package! They're playing the twin game Who's Hikaru! Y/N would love that more than talking about politics or whatever you two chat about! I mean it's double the hotness. You and Oka can do whatever you two want too." Seiko exclaimed, while putting up a fight.

"Hey you can't just ditch me with Rina she gets scary! And besides I promised to get cake with Y/N! She's perfect for Mori, since Honey's all mine!" Oka wailed, clanging onto your legs through the dress.

She seemed awful childish but it suited her personality, and appearance.

Beginning to grow uncomfortable you decided to intervene. Like, shouldn't it be your decision?

"How about I look over the uh packages and decide what I want?"

All three turned to you, and you swear you saw Satan's spawn in their eyes.

"No!" They all said in unison.

"Girls, girls there's enough of me to go around."

That Tamaki guy slung his arm over your shoulder, and smiled again.

"You're all my princesses, and I especially adore the new ones." He said directing the last part towards you.

All the girls seem to melt into putty, but you stood there confused.

It's not that he's not hot, you just didn't understand the host club.

And he even got Rina...

"How about this," you started, while shrugging Tamaki's arm off of your shoulders. "I want cake. So that honey kid is first."

"Then me, my princess!" Tamaki suggested.

You glared at him.

"You'll be last."

Just like that he was depressed. He went into a sulking stage, and sat in a corner.

"Tamaki, I'll love you!" Seiko pleaded.

He reminds me of that guy who Haru hiwas talking about on the phone...

You gazed quietly at Haruhi, ignoring the fact that Oka was tugging you along while humming a tune to herself. She was happy that she got you first.

"I'm so happy I met you today! You can be my new host buddy!"

Haruhi still hadn't noticed you, in fact she was completely oblivious to the commotion.

You were soon sitting in a chair with a table lined with sweets in front of you.

Soon a boy walked out, about the same size as Oka, and sat across from everyone.

Oka and the three other girl sitting with you two all sang a Hi Honey in a weird chorus, all in perfect unison.

A guy was standing nearby, but didn't really look interested.

Honey yawned, and hugged a pink, stuffed bunny close to him.

"Hi everyone. Sorry I'm late! I just woke up from a nap..."

You didn't mean to say what slipped out of your mouth, but you did. You weren't even thinking clearly.

"I didn't know they had an elementary school here."

He looked like a kid! As soon as you glanced at him the only word you thought of was 'child'.

The whole section glared at you.

Oka tugged on your dress lightly before whispering,

"He's in high school. He's actually the oldest person in the room..."

Fearing that the girls might actually kill you, you thought of a quick save.

"I mean he's so cute! I didn't think you could still be so adorable when you reach high school." You laughed a little at the end to try and sell.

Honey, in the end was the person to break the silence.

"I don't know who you are but do you like cake? Here!" He pushed a fork-full of cake into your mouth.

Nearly choking, you swallowed the piece before saying you liked it.

He then gave you a slice of cake of your own, topped with a strawberry, which you scarfed down.

You had been starving! And the exercise you got from going up those stairs only made the hunger worse...

"Honey feed me next!" Oka sang, as she tried to get his attention.

You had gone back to glaring at Haruih. How did she manage to keep this big a secret from you?

"Y/N!"

"Yeah!" You shouted back, startled.

The girls were glaring at you again, but you knew this time you didn't do anything wrong, at least.

"Mori asked you a question! Pay attention, you should be honored! He usually doesn't speak." Oka told you.

"Right...What did he say?"

"He doesn't like to repeat himself... he doesn't like talking in fact... but he wanted to know if you would like some herbal tea!" 

"Why not. Tea sounds okay." 

You didn't even know who this Mori was...

"I'll get some for you, and Usa-chan!" 

"Than-"

"Haruhi! Can you get us all tea please!" 

It was already to late for you to react, since Haruhi had spotted you. Her smile slowly disappeared as you two locked eyes.

Why would she get us tea? 

You averted your gaze, an hoped that Haruhi wouldn't come over and distracted yourself with the cake in front of you. It was a new slice, that smelled like honey.

"Umm, new lady do you like the cake? It's all natural honey... how does it taste? Usa-chan thinks it's delicious! How does the Honey taste?" 

"Honey tastes like betrayal." You sighed. 

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I'm sorry it's 6 am and I haven't gone to sleep, but that's what I'm gonna do now...

So tired. I promise the twins are coming soon. :) 

I'm sorry, sun, when did I say you could come up?