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You
walked through the halls, dressed in the yellow dress that was horrific in your
opinion, but then again, you couldn’t really change the uniform. Today was your
first day, having been hastily transferred, and you were looking for the two
individuals you had come to know quite well over the years.
“Excuse
me,” you asked a passing girl, “but do you know where I could find Hikaru and
Kaoru Hitachin?”
They
giggled, “they’ll be in the third music room.” They giggled again and continued
walking. You rolled your eyes, how typical of them to have every girl in love
with them. You roamed, asking for directions numerous times until you reached
the doors of the third music room. With steady hands you pushed the doors open
and were pleased with the result.
The
Host club was not prepared, and you had hoped to catch them off guard. They
recovered quickly and soon a blond boy was kissing the back of your hand. “I do
not recall seeing such a beautiful girl around here before.”
You
were going to respond but you were cut off by a cry of “ANNA!!!!!” The ginger
twins jumped and hugged you, squeezing the life out of you. You laughed, “yes
yes, it’s good to see you too.”
They
let you go but each held one of your hands as they dragged you over to a couch.
“What
are you doing here?” they asked simultaneously, “Aren’t you supposed to be in
Britain?”
“I
got bored, it doesn’t do anything but rain there. So I thought I’d come and see
you.”
“Um…
sorry, but who are you?” The blond asked, dropping his ‘romantic’ act since it
was obvious that you knew the twins.
“My
name’s Anna, I just moved here from Britain, and you are…”
“Tamaki
Suou, pleased to meet you.”
Hikaru
pointed to a tall boy and a little blond boy eating cake, “That’s Mori-san and
Honey-san.” And over there….” They pointed to a boy with black hair and glasses
who was sat at a desk typing away on a laptop. “That’s Ootori Kyoya”
He
looked up as he heard his name, and for a second his dark eyes locked with
yours. His expression was bemused, and delicately he raised one eyebrow in
challenge before his eyes went back to the screen. You hid a smirk, obviously
you’d heard of him, the Ootori name was everywhere, that family dabbled in
everything.
“Haruhi!”
Tamaki yelled, and ran to hug a girl who had just entered the room. He ushered
her forward, “this is Anna!” You shook her hand, “pleasure to meet you.”
Soon
the host club was set to open to the public so you sat at the back and opened
the book you were reading, but then saw that Kyoya was sat at the other side of
the small table you were at. You turned to the man who was still typing away.
“Do you not entertain Ootori-san?”
Without
looking at you he replied, “when I have to, today I am sorting finances, so
unless someone requests me I will stay here.” You let a small grin slip onto
your face.
“Are
you really sorting finances, or are you just looking for an excuse to sit next
to me?”
“My
life has more to deal with than making pathetic excuses to sit near a girl I
barely know. Without these finances this club would not last a day.”
You
looked over at Tamaki, “yes, he does have a flair for the expensive doesn’t
he?” you mused out loud.
He
snorted, “Tamaki is French, it’s in his blood.”
You
laughed, “ah yes, the French. How unfortunate for you Ootori-san, you must have
to work quite hard to accommodate Suou-san.”
You
were grabbing his attention and you knew it.
“You
call me Ootori-san, and Tamaki Suou-san, might I ask how you learned such
Japanese etiquette when your transfer was so hasty?”
“What
makes you think my transfer was hasty? You wouldn’t have been reading private
files would you, Ootori-san?”
“Of
course not, it is obvious. Had you applied earlier you would have got in the
necessary courses, which would mean you would be carrying the large purple
textbook around with you. The only reason you don’t have that textbook is
because you aren’t in the class, which means you have been waitlisted. Hence,
you applied late and using some form of class or money forced your way into the
school under questionable pretences.”
You
quietly applauded, “your powers of deduction are certainly worthy of the name
you carry, Ootori-san.”
He
had stopped typing, and closed the lid of his laptop.
“Done
with your finances, Ootori-san?” you asked innocently, a smirk gracing your
lips.
He
turned so his chair was facing the table you were sat at. His long fingers
curled around your book and with that same look on his face he closed it.
“Now
I’ll have to find my place again.” You said.
“I’m
sure you’ll manage.” He said dryly. His elbows perched themselves on the table
and his fingers locked together under his chin as he propped his head up,
looking directly at you. You mimicked his positioning, and stared right back.
“You
seem to be enjoying yourself.” He said.
“Oh
trust me, I am. Japan is already proving to be much more entertaining than
Britain.” A mischievous smirk had settled on your face and although you wanted
to mimic his expression you couldn’t help yourself.
“Which
part of Britain?” he asked.
You
pondered, “the rainy part.”
The
corner of his mouth twitched. “You are toying with me.”
“Not
at all, Ootori-san. It goes against my stern British upbringing to toy with
anyone.”
“I
see. So why did you move here?”
“To
see the twins.”
“That’s
the only reason?”
“Yes.”
You said simply.
“That’s
quite the devotion, are you having relations with one of them, or maybe both?”
You
let out a laugh, His expression had not changed, but you could almost make out
a playful glint behind those glasses. “That is rather a personal question is it
not?”
“I
apologise for being so direct.”
“To
answer your question, they are brothers to me. I enjoy spending time with
them.”
“How
long have you known them?”
“A
while.”
“How
did you meet them?”
“We
were all bored.”
“And
what about your name? You call me Ootori-san, what am I to call you? Anna what?”
You
had both leaned forward until your noses were almost touching. You opened your
mouth to respond when you felt breath hitting your face, and it wasn’t Kyoya’s.
You turned your head and saw the grinning faces of the twins. You pulled your
face back and stood up. “All finished?” you asked the twins.
They
nodded together, those impish grins not leaving.
“I’ll
be there in a second.” They left.
“You’re
staying with them?” Kyoya asked.
“Lord
no, I do have a place to stay but thank you for your concern, Ootori-san.” You
walked away until you were directly behind him, you bent and let your breath
touch his ear. “As to what you should call me…” you paused, “just Anna is fine.”
You stood and walked away, oh yes, Japan was certainly going to be
interesting.
The
twins walked you outside, laughing and joking to the others expense. You didn’t
realise how much you had missed them.
“You
going to stay with us?” Hikaru asked.
You
shook your head, “I’ve got to keep a low profile.” You saw Haruhi leaving from
the corner of your eye. You gave each twin a hug and then jogged off to the
girl. You slid into the seat next to her, “How are you Haruhi?”
She
smiled at you, “I’m well, how was your first day?”
“It
was ok, classes here are further ahead than the ones at home, but I’m sure I’ll
catch up in no time.” The two of you chatted for a while, and then you followed
her as she walked to her apartment. She seemed surprised but invited you in.
“So do you live around here Anna?” she asked.
“Not
sure yet, I do need a place to stay, and these apartments look nice, do you
know if there are any open?”
“You’d
stay in one of these?” She asked.
“Why
not?”
“Well,
this is where commoners live, not people like you…”
You
grinned, “my dear Haruhi, you’ll find soon that there are not many people like
me.”
You
left her apartment and walked into the landlords office. You pulled out your
wallet, “I need a place to stay, how much do you charge?”
*
“So
this is your new apartment, here are your keys, and here’s our number if you
have any problems. It’s good to have you with us Anna-chan.” She smiled at you
warmly, and left. She probably wasn’t too pleased with the minimal details you
had put on your form, no last name, no contact information, but you figured the
extra payment would keep her happy. Cash of course, couldn’t risk leaving a
paper trail from credit cards.
“Haruhi!”
you called out, and ran to catch up with her as she boarded the bus. “Mind if I
join you?”
“Not
at all.” You slid into place beside her and began chatting away. You really
liked her, she was down to earth and relatable. You parted ways when you got to
school, and fell into step with Kyoya.
“Morning
Ootori-san.”
His
eyes slid down to look at you.
“Morning
Anna-san. How was your night?”
“Quite
pleasant, and yours?”
“Average.
May I ask why you arrived to school in a bus?”
“Busses
are eco-friendly, wouldn’t want to kill the planet by adding another car would
we?”
You
could tell that he barely supressed an eye roll. You followed him to class and
sat in an open seat, surprised when he slid next to you.
“So
you managed to get yourself in this class after all.” He said, pulling out the
large purple textbook. You pulled out your own copy of the book. Indeed, you
had talked to a few professors and secured yourself a place, but you weren’t
about to let him know that.
“Whatever
do you mean Ootori-san? I’ve always been enrolled in this class.” Tamaki
plonked himself in the chair on your other side and you turned to talk to him
until class started. After school they insisted on you following them to the
host club where once again you sat at the table at the back. You saw a girl sat
at a couch alone, but not for long as Kyoya walked over to her and began to
host. You had to admit, he was good. You hadn’t known him for long, but you
knew that he was a sarcastic one, he liked to figure out things, liked to play
games. The Kyoya you were looking at, he was nice, friendly, open, he was a
very good actor. After she left, his cutting eyes flashed to yours and he gave
a small smirk to see that you were watching him. Your heart jumped at the
emotion in his eyes, oh yes, he’s in a very playful mood.
Eventually
all of the customers had left and you stood up, ready to leave. You were
walking out of the school and heading to walk off when an arm snaked through
yours and steered you in a different direction.
“Planning
something?” You asked.
“Can’t
have a lady walking by herself now can I? Come, we will drive you.”
You
smirked, “that really isn’t necessary.”
“Hush,
I insist.” He was stood at the open door to a sleek black car and rolling your
eyes, you slid in and heard the door shut as he got in after you.
“Directions?”
He asked.
“Take
the first right.” You said to the driver.
The
car moved silently, and you looked forward smirking as you felt Kyoya’s eyes on
you.
“A
left here, and then drive on straight through the next junction.”
“And
a right at this corner.”
“Straight
past this row of houses.” You kept giving directions until you reached a field.
You moved to open your door only to find Kyoya already there holding it open
for you. You locked eyes and stood, head tilted back to keep his gaze.
“Thank
you for the ride, Ootori-san. It was both pleasant and accommodating.”
“It
wouldn’t be very gentlemanly of me to leave a lady alone in a field with no way
to get home.”
You
leaned up until your mouth was at his ear, “feeling protective Ootori-san? I am
quite capable.” You saw his mouth twitch into a smirk. “Now off with you, your
family will be wondering where you’ve gone.” You turned and began to walk away
when you felt a tug on your hand. You looked back and were mesmerized as you
watched Kyoya slowly lift your hand to his lips and place the barest of kisses
there. He said nothing else as he climbed back into the car and drove away.
When
he was fully out of sight you shook yourself out of your daze. He had won that
round, you vowed that you would win the next. Now… the reason that you were out
here. You whistled and waited, soon enough you heard the thumping of hoofs. You
turned your head and saw the beautiful white horse galloping full tilt towards
you. You lift up the dress you wore, and when the horse ran by you let out a whoop
and slung yourself on its back, never once breaking stride.
Kyoya
was waiting for you when you arrived to school.
“Taking
the bus again I see.”
“Your
powers of observation are astounding Ootori-san. Would you impress me again and
tell me what colour dress I am wearing.”
“Someone’s
in a good mood.”
“What
can I say, bus rides make me so happy.” Again you went through the day making
quippy remarks with Kyoya. Again you went to take the bus home, and again an
arm slipped through yours steering you to a sleek black car.
“Escorting
me again Ootori-san? Careful, people might begin to gossip.”
“Where
to sir?” The driver asked.
“The
same field as yesterday.” Kyoya said, and the driver nodded, setting off. Kyoya
turned his attention back to you. “That dress is not very flattering.” He said.
You
covered your shock with a grin, “How bold of you to say.”
“It
is the truth.” You saw in his eyes he was trying to break you down.
“Sadly
yes it is, we women are forced to wear this ugly, unbecoming, canary yellow hot
air balloon while you men get to strut around looking fine and dapper in those
suits.”
“You
think I look dapper.” He said, chuckling under his breath.
“Oh
yes Ootori-san,” you breathed, “I think you look very dapper.”
“At
your destination sir, and madam.” The driver said. You looked back to Kyoya and
were once again surprised with how close the two of you had gotten. Kyoya
opened the door for you and you stepped out into the field.
“That
will be all, you may return home, I will spend the night at the home of Tamaki
Suou.”
“Yes
sir.” The driver sped away, and you looked at Kyoya in disbelief. He held up
one finger to keep you quiet, as he dialed a number on his phone.
“Afternoon
Tamaki, I need a favour.”
“No
I don’t need to borrow your medieval costume.”
“Just
listen, I need you to cover for me for a while.”
“Just
until you get notice from me that you can stop.”
“Mind
your own business.”
His
eyes flashed to yours and a slow smirk spread across his face.
“I’ll
talk to you later.” He hung up on Tamaki and put his hands in his pockets. He
looked around, “so this is your field huh? Not quite as interesting as you make
it seem.” His gaze stopped and you knew he had seen him. The horse trotted over
and stood beside you, staring down Kyoya.
“An
Andalusian.” He said, “if I’m not mistaken that’s a difficult horse to handle.”
You horse snorted, just to prove the point. You were surprised that Kyoya knew
what type of horse this was.
You
raised your hand to stroke his nose, “he’s not that bad once you get used to
him.” You walked around, “would you like a ride? It’s a long walk otherwise.” He
walked until he was stood beside you and held out his folded hands in front of
him. You looked at him confused.
“A
step.” He explained. “unless you’d like to bunch up your skirts and jump.” You
felt a blush ghost across your cheeks. You would win, you had to, and right now
there was only one way. You bent over, grasping the hem of your dress and
pulled it up until the whole skirt of your dress was at your upper thighs, all
of your creamy legs exposed to Kyoya. You sent him a smirk and jumped onto the
horse, letting the dress settle back the best it could since you weren’t
sitting side-saddle. Kyoya swung himself up after you and wrapped his arms
around your waist, “you are just full of surprises aren’t you.” He murmured.
You
had never been this close to anyone before, you could feel the heat from his
chest as it pressed against your back. The flimsy dress did nothing to hide the
muscles of his legs as they clamped around yours, and the feel of his breath on
your neck sent constant shivers around your body. His arms tightened. “Weren’t
we going somewhere?” he murmured.
You
cleared your head, “hold on.” And you were off.
*
You
arrived at the barn and gracefully slid off the horse and patted his flank so
he could go get some water.
“A
beautiful horse, what’s his name?” Kyoya asked.
“Caspian.”
You answered. The two of you stood there watching Caspian drink, the ride had
been about an hour, and this made you chuckle. Kyoya looked down at you and you
grinned even more, “oh Ootori-san, you are going to be sore tomorrow.”
He
grinned, “isn’t the man supposed to say that to the lady?” You were about to
quip when you heard the barn door open. You rushed to a ladder and began to
climb, Kyoya following you. You hid amongst the hay, and felt his body squished
beside yours.
“Why
are we hiding?” he whispered.
“You
are Kyoya Ootori, it wouldn’t do well for your public image to see you in a
field alone with a girl after you’ve specifically left messages saying you are
with Tamaki-san.” You looked over at him and saw him smirking, “and me laying
in the hay with this girl, I suppose that would do wonders for my public
image?” You scowled at him, only making him smirk more. “Stay here” you
ordered.
He
waited for a while before he heard your voice call out, “Ootori-san, its safe
now.” You watched him climb down and you had to admit, he was much more than
dapper right now. His hair was messy from the wind, his clothes were ruffled
from laying on the hay. He honestly looked like he’d just got up from bed and
you had to fight to control yourself before he turned around.
“So
who was that?” he asked.
“The
owner of the barn, she just came to restock the food, I told her I was here to
visit Caspian.”
“So we have the whole place to ourselves
then?” He asked.
You
grinned, “Why yes, I suppose we do.”
He
began taking slow strides to you, and you refused to back up. Soon his body was
pressed flush against yours. He chuckled, “Does this excite you Anna-chan?” His
fingertips skimmed up your arms, your neck, the sides of your face before
running them down through your dark hair.
“What
makes you think that, Ootori-san?” You breathed, fighting to keep your voice
level. His hands were circling on their route, they made it to your hair but
this time, they stayed there. He tightened his grip and slowly pulled your hair
back, forcing your face up to him. All of your senses were on overdrive, and
your heart was beating so hard. He leaned down, and when his lips were almost
touching yours he murmured, “Because I can hear your heart beat.”
There
was a crash and the two of you broke apart. Wildly you looked around, finding
Caspian looking at you. “What is it?” you asked. Then you heard the voices. You
peeked around a corner, “I’ve seen them at the academy! Ootori-san we have to
leave.” You turned around and looked at him, he stayed still as you walked up
to him. Slowly you unbuttoned his blazer. You ran your hands over his stomach,
up to his chest, and then over his shoulders as his blazer fell to the floor.
Your hands moved to his throat and undid the first two buttons of his dress
shirt, and then unfolded his collar. Your hands trailed back down his body as
you untucked his dress shirt from his pants. You traced his jaw with your fingertips
as you moved to his hair, and you felt a grumble in his chest as you ran your
fingers through it, messing it up even more. Lastly you took his glasses,
folding them and putting them in his pocket.
You
gulped, damn this boy was sexy like this.
“Now
no one will recognise you.” You said. He watched you looking at him and then
before anything else could happen you grabbed his hand and pulled the two of
you onto Caspian. Without his blazer which he carried in his arm, you could
feel him so much more. His stomach muscles contracted as he rode the horse with
you and it took all of your willpower not to back up and press yourself against
Kyoya. You reached the road and slid from the horse.
“So
where do we go from here?” Kyoya asked.
“There’s
no cell reception, so I guess you’ll just have to take the bus like all the
other commoners.” You grinned, still avoiding looking at him for fear he would
know how much his appearance was turning you on.
“So
this was your plan all along?”
“Alright,
you got me, I planned this all because I want to see the great Kyoya Ootari
ride a commoners bus.”
“I
knew it. You are quite devious.”
“Mmm.”
You agreed. The bus pulled up and after bidding Caspian goodbye, you paid for
the both of you.
“I
take it the great Ootori doesn’t carry change?”
“Members
of high class society do not jingle.”
You
bit back a grin, “of course not.”
Not
thinking, you got off at your apartment buildings and Kyoya followed. “so this
is where you live, doesn’t Haruhi live a few doors down?”
“Yes
she does, quite the coincidence.” You said, “Tea, Ootori-san?”
“No
thank you. However, there is something I would like.”
“And
what is that?”
You
had moved so you were standing close but not touching, and you had locked gazes
with him. “I want your secrets. I want to unravel you and know you and leave
you with nothing to hide from me.” His voice was low, and rough. You mentally
calmed yourself.
“And
why would you want that?”
“Because
you confuse me.”
“So
why should I help you.”
He
moved closer, body still not touching yours, “because it will be so. Much. Fun.”
His
lips finally crashed onto yours and your body lurched forward to touch his at
every point. Your hands came to clutch in his hair, and his were on your hips
pulling your lower half to his. Your lips moved with his and your body was
still arching, craving more contact, more heat.
His
hands moved down to your thighs and he lifted you, wrapping your legs around
his waist. He backed you up into a wall and you groaned, he was so much closer.
Your lips had not yet left his, but you had to break for air. Your feet touched
the ground and his forehead rested against yours as you both let your breathing
calm down.
“When
does your family get home?” He asked, breaking the silence.
You
looked at him, “there is no family.” He stepped away, your hands still clasped
in his.
“You
live here alone?”
“Yes.”
“Why?
I am sure you have family around somewhere.”
“They’re
all back in Britain, I left them for a bit. Needed to clear my head.”
“You
needed to clear your head, so you moved halfway across the world, alone?”
“Don’t
say it like that, it sounds worse than it is.”
He
closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose, “there’s only one way this
situation could get any worse. Please tell me they know where you are.”
You
got the answer from your silence. “That’s why you won’t give me any information
isn’t it? Your name, where you come from, you don’t want them finding you.”
When you stayed silent he began to walk towards the door, only pausing when you
called after him.
“They’ll
find me eventually, I know I can’t hide forever. But everyone deserves some
peace every now and then.” And then he was gone.
*
For
the next few weeks the two of you kept your distance, except for the black car
that showed up on your doorstep every morning that you refused to take. And
then, as you knew it would, your hiding came to an end.
You
were just leaving the class you shared with Kyoya and Tamaki when you head a
yell.
“Georgia!
Georgia wait! You know how long we’ve been looking for you?” You ignored him
and kept walking.
“You’re
not still mad are you? Come on, don’t hide away here, we want to go home.”
You
spun around and seethed through your teeth, “well I am so sorry to inconvenience
you, how selfish of me.” The boy
recoiled.
“Georgia
come on, I said I was sorry, we’re family, we’re supposed to work through
things like this.” He whined
“Family
doesn’t keep secrets. Family doesn’t HUMILIATE each other.”
“Georgia-”
“Go
home idiot. I’m not coming.” And you stalked away.
Kyoya
looked at you striding away, and made a decision. “Tamaki, keep this guy here.”
And he ran after you. He didn’t say anything when he caught up to you, just
walked beside you until you stopped at a tree. He followed you up the tree, and
then onto the rooftop you climbed onto, and sat next to you.
“So
that’s who you are.”
You
stayed silent.
“He
calls you Georgia, you call yourself Anna. Put them together and you get
Georgiana, Georgiana Juliet Darcy. Your family owns everything, every major
company in Britain, and all of the sister companies all over the world. That’s
quite a heritage. I assume that was your brother, Louis Darcy?”
You
nodded.
“And
I also assume you are having some form of family dispute?”
You
nodded.
“And
he has been sent here by your father to retrieve you.”
“No.”
you spat out, “he’s here because he’s a gutless worm who is scared of our
father and came to get me before father finds out what he did.”
“It
was that bad?”
You
paused, and lowered your chin to your knees. Then, quietly you said “It was
humiliating.”
“What
did he do?”
“Does
it matter? I came here to escape from him, at least for a little while.”
Kyoya
looked at you, and ignoring any future repercussions he wrapped one arm around
your shoulders and hugged you into his side.
Eventually,
he coaxed you down and led you back to your brother.
“Georgia!
Thank god, you have a serious running from your troubles problem. You need to
get that sorted.”
You
sent him a withering look.
“That
look might work on everyone else Georgia, but not me. I’m your brother, I know
you better than that.”
“Then
it should be so much harder for you to betray me! You should know how much this
would hurt me!” You said, fighting to keep your voice below a yell.
“Hush
Georgia, you’re making this a bigger deal than it is. Now let’s all just forget
about it and go home.”
He
held his hand out to you, and then you knew.
“Dad’s
here isn’t he?” You asked, a smirk growing on your face. “You’re so pathetic
Louis. You want me to act happy for you so he won’t know what you did! Well
tough for you, I’m not exactly your best friend right now.”
“We’re
still family.”
“then
start acting like it.” You snapped. He silenced, and the only thing you could
hear were footsteps. Heavy, determined, powerful footsteps that you knew all
too well. You turned,
“Hi
Dad.”
“Afternoon
Georgiana, how are you enjoying your stay?”
“Pleasant.”
“Good,
good, now Louis, if you could stop trespassing and making a scene in this
academy I would be grateful. If you could stop besmirching our family name, I would be even happier. Let’s go.” He
turned to walk away, Louis trailing behind him. “I expect to know the address
of where you are staying, Georgiana.”
“Yes
Dad.” You called back, and then he was gone.
You
turned back to Kyoya, “I’m gonna go home. See you all in class tomorrow.”
Kyoya
was staggered. He had just seen one of the biggest business tycoons on the
planet, oh what his father would say!
*
“Oh
my god Louis, what on earth are you doing here?” You asked, he was wearing down
your patience. He had been showing up everywhere you went, thank god he hadn’t
found the stable with Caspian yet, so you still had that as a safe place.
“I’m
here to talk to you.”
You
were walking along the path to the car your father insisted you take home.
Darcy’s ride in cars, not on busses. The rest of the host club was with you,
and you knew that they would stand by you.
“What
do you want me to say Louis?”
“Say
that you forgive me.” He pleaded
“But
I don’t, how can I?” You stopped in front of your car, “After what you did.”
“You
gave us your blessing! You said it was ok!”
“Yeah,
I gave you my blessing when you came up to me and told me that you were gay,
and that you had feelings for Michael. Michael, my boyfriend for the past three
years! I thought you were being brave, and honest! Then, to find out that you
two had been seeing each other behind my back for the past year, can you
imagine how much that hurts! How badly you betrayed me! And for me to find out
from the house maid!? You are cowardly Louis, and right now I want nothing to
do with you.” You finished, the host club looked at Louis with open eyes, and
the door of your car opened.
Your
father was there, looking murderous. “Get in, both of you.”
*
“Let
me get this straight.” Your father said, “You are gay?”
Louis
nodded.
“You
had an affair with your sisters boyfriend for a whole year.”
“Yes.”
“You
snuck around, behind your sisters back, and took away one of the most cherished
people to her.”
“Yes.”
“You
lied to her.”
“Yes.”
“You
lied to me.”
“Yes.”
“You
betrayed your family.”
Louis’
voice was stuck in his throat, and then he let out a small, “yes.”
You
father grew silent, and you looked out the window. Louis was enough of a wreck,
but you didn’t feel any better.
*
Later
that night you were sat on your bed brushing your hair when there was a knock
at the door.
“Come
in.” you called, you looked and were surprised at the visitor. “Hi dad.”
“Good
evening Georgiana.” He stood at the window, and then came to sit at the bed
next to you.
“I
know that taking over my place has never been your greatest ambition, but I
want you to know that it is an option for you, if you want it.”
“But
I thought Louis-” you started.
“That
path is closed to him now.” Your father responded.
“Oh
Dad no! That’s been his dream since he learned what a company was!”
“Then
he can find another one, or build his own. But he is not inheriting my empire.”
“Just
because of this?”
He
sighed, “I care that you are hurt, but the reason is because you are right, my
son is a coward. He lied to and betrayed this family. He sacrificed your
happiness for his own, and I am ashamed of him. You showed true loyalty in
giving up Michael for Louis’ happiness, and even when you discovered the truth
you handled it with strength.”
“I
ran away to the other side of the world.”
“I
would have beaten him senseless.”
You
both chuckled.
“I
know you had different plans, but I think you would do well in my place
Georgiana.” He clapped your shoulder, “just think about it.”
You
nodded, numb from the compliment. Your father was a business man, after your
mother passed away you had lacked a solid parental figure in your life. Your
father had always been there for you, but he was always busy. Not that you
blamed him of course, he practically controlled half of the world.
*
You
were silent for the whole day at school, you sat in your seat at the host
academy and stared into space. You didn’t notice when the seat opposite you was
taken.
“What’s
the matter?” He said. He sat in silence with you and waited for a response.
“He
made me his heir.” You said, still not believing it yourself. You knew Kyoya
understood, he had also grown up with the certainty that his older siblings
would inherit the company.
“That’s
fantastic.” He said, an air in his words that showed he was just as stunned as
you.
“It
will break my brothers heart.” You whispered, a tear falling that you hastily
wiped away. “All he has ever dreamed of is one day, being the great Mr. Darcy
that our father is. In one lack of judgement I have taken it all away. I shouted
at him to act like a brother, but what kind of sister am I to do this to him?”
Kyoya
covered your hand with his, “you have done nothing, your father made this
decision based on your brothers actions. You are not to blame.”
You
buried yourself in his dress shirt, ignoring the chorus of ‘Awww’ from the
clients. “He will disown me.” You whispered.
“Louis?
Of course he won’t, he’ll come around eventually.”
“And
if he doesn’t? If he is lost to me forever?”
“Then
you still have all of us.”
*
You
let out a gasp as you felt his hot breath on your neck. “Kyoya” you breathed
again as he found a spot that ran shivers to your fingertips.
“Hush,
we can’t be found now can we?” He chuckled, before continuing his
ministrations.
You
were once again visiting Caspian and were once again hiding in the hay, until
Kyoya thought it would be funny to start this little game of his.
“A-aah.”
You squeeled as his freezing cold hand slipped under your shirt to rest on your
stomach. “Kyoya that’s cold!” you hissed. But again, he only chuckled and moved
his lips to yours, a more effective method of keeping you quiet. You could
never accurately recreate the blossoming feel of heat you felt whenever he
kissed you, remembering it never fully did it justice. It was only when his
lips were atop yours, moving in sync. When his tongue met yours in a fierce
dance. Meeting Kyoya, you would never have guessed that he held such a passion
inside of him, but you were so glad he did.
*
You
walked across the street, hand in hand with Kyoya.
“Come
on, let me try it!” You said. Sighing, he handed over his granola bar and let
you take a bite. You swallowed, “its not bad, but I prefer it without fruit
chunks.”
He
shook his head at your childishness. “Don’t I get something in return?” He
asked.
You
waved your chocolate bar at him, knowing full well that wasn’t what he meant.
He spun you and captured your lips with his.
“Georgia?”
You heard him yell and you whipped around.
“Louis.”
You breathed, “Louis listen!”
He
shook his head, “do you even know what you’re doing? Dad gives you his empire
on a silver platter so now you think you can mess around like a slut? And with
him!? He’s an Ootari! Darcy’s don’t meddle with them, you know that!”
“Louis!”
You yelled, but the cry fell on deaf ears as your brother ran. You looked
hopelessly back at Kyoya.
“Aren’t
you going to go after him?” He asked. You shook your head.
“I’m
done with him. I will speak to my father when I am asked.”
Kyoya
let out a small smile, you were so stubborn. “I have a better idea.”
*
You
knocked on the door with one hand, the other was firmly clasped within Kyoya’s.
“Come
in Georgiana.” Your father said, and you opened the door. “Well tell him to
move it to Thursday.” Your father said down the phone, he never yelled, but his
deep voice carried power and authority like none other you had ever heard.
“Well
I can’t make Tuesday can I?”
“Because
I’m halfway across the bloody world you idiot!”
“I
don’t care what he says, I will be there Thursday, good night.” He closed the
phone with a sigh and turned to face you. You took a chair as he gestured, and
Kyoya took another. The last was already filled by your brother. You felt a lot
like a child visiting the head master. In an effort to break the silence, you
spoke.
“You’re
going home father?”
“Yes,
my empire needs me.” You nodded in understanding. He continued, “so what’s going
on here, your brother burst in with some very important news, you look
petrified and I have the youngest son of the Ootori family sat in my study.
Very nice to meet you by the way” he added at the end with a nod to Kyoya. You
opened your mouth to explain when Louis blurt out,
“Georgia’s
become a slut! She was snogging the Ootari boy this afternoon! I saw them!”
“I
am not a slut!” You father held up his hands for silence, and silence fell.
“Louis,
she is your sister, where has your honour gone? Attempting to degrade your
sister will not put you back in my good graces. And Georgiana, what is he
trying to say?”
You
swallowed, “for the past few months while I have been here, I have engaged in a
romantic relationship with Kyoya. I did it without your blessing and without
your consent, and I beg your pardon. I understand that the Ootari family is one
of your biggest rivals but I do not believe that-”
You
father burst out laughing, “you always were so formal Georgiana, calm down. The
Ootari boy seems nice enough, and if you’re happy, then I’m happy.”
“really?”
you asked.
“Really.”
He said, Louis looked angry and defeated in his chair, and he soon got up and
stormed out but that did nothing to diminish the glow you felt.
*
Louis
was already boarded, and your father enveloped you in a tight hug.
“The
other businessmen won’t think it strange that you’re leaving me here?” You
asked.
“It’s
none of their business what I do with my family. And besides, I leave you here
as an ambassador, to strengthen our relationship with the Ootari family so that
one day, when you come to my place in the business, you may have allies instead
of competition.”
You
hugged him again and then left him to get on the plane. You watched it take off
and felt someone take your hand. You grinned as you saw Kyoya at your side, and
with a wicked smile he pulled you to him and molded his lips to yours. Your
arms curled around him and scrunched in his hair. His hands burned at your
waist as they held you to him, and you knew. You knew that all the heart break
you had been through, all of the hiding and lying, you knew that it led you to
Kyoya, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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