The Host Clubs Rose (A OHSHC Love Story)

Chapter 9: "protective Mori-sempi"

"Come on" I begged pulling at Mori's sleeve "can't you idlest tell me what to wear?" Mori grunted as if I was annoying him. He rolled his eyes, patting my head "I guess you're going to have to wait and see" he smiled a little making me blush. When Mori smiles, it makes you want to smile, too. "Well then" I said grabbing my school bag "I guess you and Honey-Sempi are going to have to take me shopping!" I jumped hugging around his neck. I released him grabbing his hand

"Wait" Mori said, I stopped. Mori looked back and I did as well. Honey was sound asleep on a couch, clenching Usa-Chan. I smiled "you people don't know how to wake Honey-Sempi properly" I handed Mori my bag, making sure not to walk to fast towards Honey. I began to slowly pick him up as if he was the small child that he looks to be. The whole time I hummed a lullaby my mother used to sing to me when I was young. He didn't do anything; he just rested his head against my chest as he still clung to Usa-Chan. Mori stared at me in shock for only a few moments, then smiled. A genuine smile, not just some crooked smile. A heartwarming one.

I carried him down the hallway almost rocking him. He stayed asleep, and I was happy. Honey was like carrying a small child. It was peaceful, to look down at his sleeping face. "Where is Arabella?" Mori asked as we walked. I shook my head "honestly, I have no idea" I gazed out the huge windows noticing faint laughter coming from the water fountain out front. Arabella, the twins, and Tamaki are all splashing around, while Kyoya sat at a small table typing away at his laptop. I smile, noticing how happy Arabella seems to be ever since we joined the host club. She's been clinging to me less and less. Honey began to flutter his eyes open. "Honey-Sempi, I hope you don't mind that I carried you for a while" he smiled "of course not! I love it" he nuzzled into me "you're really warm" I held him upright with one arm while I clenched Mori's hand with the other. It surprised him, but he didn't fight it. "Rose" Mori said stopping, he nudged my chin with his fingers so that I'm looking directly into his eyes. "Don't let Tamaki hurt you" I shake my head "Mori-Sempi... don't." his hand began to clench mine. "If he ever broke your heart, I would kill him." his tone was cold, but I got his message. My cheeks grew warm and my eyes became watery with tears. No guy has ever been protective of me, not even Marcus.

But why now? Why out of all days is Mori becoming so protective? Did this have anything to do with the rumors of another commoner honor student joining next week? Maybe she was going to seem like 'competition'. I'm not afraid, Tamaki loves me and no one is going to come between us... right?

The next day was filled with much preparation for the party; everywhere roses were being set up and hung