Male: Umehito Nekozawa

Series: Ouran Host Club

Dedication: Yuki

Pale blue eyes gazed down the long ornate hallway glancing left then right before sliding closed at the harsh lighting that assaulted him, his shoulders shaking as he tried to gather his nerves. Taking a deep breath the male tried to mentally will and envision himself stepping out of the dark room into the bright hall just like Tamaki-kun had been coaching him to do.

"Nee, Ototo what are you doing?" The voice caressed his ear making him shiver as he flailed about. He whirled on his heels, slamming the door shut behind him, his eyes quickly adjusting to the darkness that was illuminated by a hand full of candles.

There bent at the waist was his elder half sister, smiling down at him from under one of his large cloaks. Her raven hair hung over her shoulders tickling his face as he gazed up at her.

"K-Kagome-Onēsan!" She gave a giggle as she sank to her knees before him, her gaze soft as she reached out to tangle her fingers in his black wig, pulling it from head to toss it on the ground.

"I hate when you wear that darn thing, I love your blonde hair...I'm so jealous.." She mumbled under her breath as she ran her finger tips over the bridge of his high cheekbones before brushing them through his fine pale locks.

He shuddered as she moved closer, her fingers trailing over his scalp lightly before pulling back, he was hard pressed to stop the whimper from escaping him.

"So, what were you doing? You know your photopohbia acts up under those bright lights." Her voice was light yet held and under tone of scolding that made him flush in embarrassment.

"I-I'm trying to over come my phobia for Kirimi-chan..." He flushed as Kagome made a small hmm in the back of her throat, it was no secret that he was sweet on their younger sibling, just as she was on him, just how sweet he had no idea.

"Ah, my dear silly Ototo. Why not just show her the joys of the darkness?" He couldn't stop the flush that bloomed on his pale flesh as she leaned even closer, her breath puffing out across his face making him wet his suddenly dry lips.

Smiling at him she pulled back and stood up before reaching a hand out to help him to his feet. "Though Kiri-chan really hates the dark huh...well I guess I should do my best to help you my dear sweet Ototo. Come." With that she interlocked their fingers and crackled the door open for them stepping into the light while gazing back at him, her cloak hood resting around her small shoulders, a sweet encouraging smile on her lips.

He could only gulp as he followed her into the light, his anxiety a low rumble versus the loud roaring it normally was. He knew that with her help and support he could do anything! Maybe one day he would be able to take her Kirimi to an amusement park or something like that!