The Silence I Needed (Mori x Reader)

Double Dates and Diamonds

Hey guys. Sorry for not updating for a LONG time. We're getting close to the end. I have it all set up, I'm just struggling to make the last chapter or two work. Thank you so much for your patience. I'll try to work harder because I love hearing what you guys think of my work.

I didn't really see any of the hosts other than Mori and Haruhi over the rest of winter break. However, when I did see them again, they were very focused on me. Moreso than usual. The twins came up to me at one point and didn't even say anything. They just laughed with knowing grins. Tamaki was constantly red-faced and looking like he was going to combust. And Hunny just watched Mori and I with a smile he usually only gives Usa-chan. It's kind of all giving me the creeps.

I asked Haruhi if they knew what was going on, and they said they didn't know. They looked like they were telling the truth. I put the pieces together about a week after we returned to school. I'm kind of ashamed to say it took me that long. I was sitting with my club. They were quietly chatting with each other when I slammed my fist down on the table. "Girls, something happened at the bachelor party and we need to find out what." Some of the girls at surrounding tables got excited at the idea of Mori's bachelor party with the hosts.

"Did you try asking Haruhi?'

"Yeah," I sighed. "They don't know anything."

"But they were at the bachelor party, right?" Joanna asked. "You said all the hosts went."

Shit. I keep forgetting other people don't know. I panicked and waved over at Haruhi. They walked over calmly. "What's up?"

The girls all swooned at their casual greeting, then Camille raised her hand. "Did you not go to Mori-senpai's bachelor party?"

Haruhi caught the gist of my panic and smiled sweetly at the girls. "I didn't. When my mom was still here, she thought New Year's was the best holiday. She wanted us to celebrate for several days at the end of the year, even though we didn't have much. So I tried to spend as much time with my dad as possible so we could continue to live in that happy memory we had." I don't know if Haruhi made that story up or if it's true and I made her leave Ranka alone, but damn, they're good. Even I had teary eyes once Haruhi finished their story. The twins came around handing out tissues and using some themselves.

"How thoughtful. I see now." Alexandria nodded. "Your love for your family is so admirable, Haruhi." I smiled at them and they left to go back to their own table. Then Benio showed up and draped herself over my shoulders.

"Hello, darling." All the girls at the table turned the funniest shade of red when Benio kissed my cheek. I laughed and turned to hug her.

"Ms. Amakuza," Kyoya called, "what did we say about seducing our guests?"

Benio huffed in annoyance but soon regained her graceful demeanor. "Now how is it my fault if one of your beautiful young maidens decides to take a dip in the other side of the pool? The only person I'm trying to seduce here is (Y/N) and it obviously isn't working." She was lying a little though, as she turned and winked at Miranda over at Mori's table. "Besides, they're still people, just like you. If Morinozuka doesn't belong to the guests, then why should any of these girls belong to you hosts. They should be free to love inside and outside of this club. So if a girl catches my eye, I have the right to try and seduce her with her consent. Your profits and headcount shouldn't matter in this situation, Ootori."

The room was silent and Benio smirked with her hands on her hips. There was obviously nothing logical that Kyoya could retort with. He just started scribbling away in his little black notebook and went back to his table. "Speaking of loving outside of the club, " Benio started up again, "why don't we go on a double date? This Saturday?" It sounded like fun.