The Silence I Needed (Mori x Reader)

Farewell Festivities

After Valentine's Day, time passed by quickly. March crept up on me. There was going to be a miniature graduation party courtesy of the host club for all the lovely ladies (and Hunny and Mori) who would be leaving the club behind. Tamaki was ecstatic about having a big party, but he bawled the moment his brain connected the pieces of congratulations and goodbyes. I laughed when Tamaki pulled Hunny, Mori, and I into a group hug and blubbered about never seeing us again. Hunny teared up at the thought too.

"This isn't goodbye forever, you guys," I said, prying them off of me. They both still had watery puppy dog eyes. I patted both of their heads. "We're still gonna be friends. More than that we're still gonna be-" I hesitated, preparing myself for a smothering hug from the prince. "You know, a family." Tamaki did, in fact, smother me and Hunny gripped at my dress and smiled up at me.

"Do you really mean it, (Y/N)-chan?" I took his hands and spun him around.

"Of course silly. Just because the three of us aren't a part of the host club anymore doesn't mean that the eight of us can't still hang out together outside of school. And maybe the headmaster will even be kind enough to let us visit sometimes. We could help with special events."

Kyoya came over and pulled Tamaki off of my side. "I do hope you'll hold yourself to that. Coming back, I mean. The club could take a serious hit without two of its hosts and its leading lady." I blushed and gave him a questioning look. Kyoya nodded.

"Well, you aren't getting rid of us for two more weeks. So what can I do to help with this big party?"

Kyoya pushed his glasses up and opened up his little black notebook. "We seem to have everything under control. You should consider writing a farewell speech, though. Share your last words and fondest memories with the club members you've spent the year with."

"Me?" I pointed at myself and then gestured to the other two third years standing next to me.

"You've brought a lot of chaos and change to our club. I'm sure our guests would love to hear from their hosts, and I mean no offense, but I doubt we'd receive wholesome speeches from a man of few words or one who tears up when leaving friends for only the weekend." Mori shrugged. Hunny squeezed my hand and told me that Kyo-chan was right. I nodded to Kyoya, accepting the challenge. "I know you'll do great, Miss (L/N). After all, you've never had a problem speaking your mind. Right?"

He smirked and walked away with Tamaki in tow. The tips of my ears burned as I recalled the many times I smartmouthed him and spoke out against the guests and other students. Not my proudest moments. We all separated and went back to our own tables. I racked my brain for ideas. So much had happened since I transferred to Ouran. How can I write a speech that isn't three hours long? I asked my friends what their favorite moments were from the past year. Camille said her favorite part of the year had been the summer trip, and setting up the date spot for Mori and I. It's a shame we never got to use it. Another girl said my first day here was her favorite because I caused such a commotion and really spiced the club up after that. Every girl's answer after that had something to do with me, or Mori and I, and it really touched my heart.

When I got home, I asked my parents if they had given speeches at their graduation ceremonies. My father hadn't but my mother said she had. "I didn't speak at graduation per se, but I did give a speech to my closest friends at our after-party. There were probably a hundred or two at the after-party." A hundred or two? How popular were you, Mom?

Dad laughed at that. "What a night! Someone had spiked the punch and you'd had your fair share." My jaw dropped. "You spoke well for someone who couldn't stand straight." My mother fidgeted in her seat and avoided eye contact with me.