The Host Club

Forced Relations

Haden tipped my chin up with his finger and quickly kissed me before winking and closing the door. I couldn't help but smile, and there wasn't anything I could do to get that smile off my face.

I quickly put on my school uniform and tussled my hair so it would look decent. Because I was a boy. I sighed and opened the door, walking down the hall quickly.

I was greeted with a hug from behind. But from the way they grabbed, they weren't aware that I was a girl. Their hands wrapped tightly around my chest, my cheeks burning red.

"Hello, boyfriend!" Amber sang.

"Bo-boy friend?!" I asked, stunned.

"Yes." Kato said, looking up at me from over his glasses. "I thought it would be good publicity."

"You can't be serious!" The twins yelled together.

"Kato..." Tatum chastised. "Are you sure this is a good idea? I mean... Hadlie said no, after all."

"I really couldn't care less." He admitted weakly. "You will date her. For no less then a week."

"What?!" I yelled, pushing Amber off me.

Amber sighed heavily. "Is it really that bad of a thing?"

"Yes!" I yelled. "You've dated nearly the whole host club! I don't want to be a part of this!" I pointed at Tanner who was sitting in the corner with an unamused expression. "Date him!"

Tanner gawked at me, "Uhm, no thank you."

"Come on." Defeated, I sank to the couch. Amber plopped down next to me.

"Don't worry. It's only for a week. And I promise to make it the best week of your life!" She balled her hand in a fist and placed it in front of her. "Now, I have to go. So quick kiss!" She threw her arms around my neck and leaned into me.

I laughed bitterly, "no." I pushed her off. "I don't think so."

"We are dating! You have to make it look real!"

"Everyone in here knows this is fake!" I yelled. "You're ridiculous if you think I'm going to kiss you!"

"It's just a stinkin kiss!" She moved in again so I huffed and stood up. "Fine. Then I'll see you later." Her voice gave away how annoyed she seemed to be. She quickly pecked my cheek and rushed out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

I stood there for a few seconds, then turned to Kato. "What the hell do you think you're doing?!"

"Having you pay back a debt." He muttered quietly as he flipped through a book.

"This is prostatution!" I yelled, waving my arms around. "I'm not doing this!"

"Then your family will be forever in debt." His voice cut through the air sharply as he looked at me. "Can they really pay off such a huge debt, Hadlie? Can they?"

I balled my fists, turned on my heels, and stalked out of the room. I trotted down the stairs, the door opening behind me. I didn't need to turn around to know it was One of the twins. They were the only ones who ever seemed to care.

Sure enough Haden looped his arm through mine, "want me to walk you home?" He said gently.

I leaned my head on his arm. I didn't care that we were still on campus. That there were people around to see us. I needed someone who cared, and Haden Definitely cared. "If you don't mind..."

He laced his hand with mine and kissed my hair, "of course not." He looked down at me, "are you mad?"

"Yes!" I yelled. "I'm pissed off! He's telling me I have to date her, when I already told him I didn't want to. And he's black mailing me." I sighed heavily and stopped on the edge of campus, pinching the bridge of my nose.