I Bet I Could - Kaoru x OC - An Ouran High School Host Club Fanfiction

Chapter 14 - Fights and Kisses

Ariana's POV - Smith Estate

I brought Haruhi up to my room and told her she could look in my closet.  She stepped inside, "Jeez this closet is huge."

"I know, if you ever need an outfit let me know." We both laughed.

She walked around for a bit looking at the things hanging on the rack, touching things to feel the fabric, "You have so many sweaters."

"I know.  I don't have many dresses."

She giggled, "I noticed."

It was the truth, most dresses I owned were either extra uniforms or ball gowns, "They make me self conscious I suppose."

Haruhi came out of my closet with four outfits picked out.  The first one was the same sweater I wore when we all went to the amusement park and some black jeans.  The second one was a white fitted turtle neck sweater with a red overall dress.  The third one had a similar color scheme to the last one, it was an oversized white sweater and maroon skirt.  Finally the fourth one was an oversized, pale orange sweater that I didn't even know I had and some black tights.

I tried all four outfits on and the two of us decided on the last outfit.  Haruhi did my hair.  She made a braid crown and curled the ends with a curling iron.  We picked out a pair of black lace up boots that went half way up my shin.

I looked at myself in the mirror; I smiled and turned to Haruhi, "Thanks Haru-Chan"  I hugged her and she hugged me back. 

"Your welcome, you look amazing."

"Thanks to you." I smiled more, "I guess I should get you a ride home, huh?" 

Haruhi nodded and we went downstairs.  I got one of our drivers and asked if he could take Haruhi home.  He nodded and they left.

I went to the living room and waited for Kaoru to pick me up.

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Kaoru's POV - Hitachiin Estate - Getting ready for the date

After Hikaru and I got home it was our job to get me ready for the date. 

Before we actually got me ready tho we hid spiders in jars around the house.

Our second matter of business was getting me an outfit to wear.  We chose some black pants, an orange shirt and a white jacket that I zipped up halfway.  Hikaru picked my shoes; a pair of designer black sneakers we forgot were in our closet.

"Good luck Kaoru, not that you'll need it tho." My brother laughed.

I rolled my eyes and thanked him.

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Ariana's POV - Driving to the park

I got into the car, my hands shaking. I wanted to believe it was because I was cold from the soft outside breeze  but I couldn't shake the feeling of my nervous energy.

When Kaoru came and picked me up we noticed that we unintentionally matched our outfits, which relaxed me for a bit until I became self conscious.

I looked over at Kaoru who was sitting next to me.  I looked away not wanting to stare too long.  Neither of us had said a word the whole ride.  I wanted to hold his hand or lean my head on his shoulder.  Anything!  Something to break the ice that was never a problem until this nerve racking winter.

Then out of nowhere, I felt something warm on my hand.  Before I could see what it was, Kaoru rested his head on my shoulder.  I looked down at him hoping he couldn't hear my thumping heart.