"Dorian, it's been three days already. I'm over it. Stop worrying."

I'm still gonna worry even if you say that.

"Whatever."

Seriously, Rei. I can fly out and stay with you guys for a while. I'll just take a week off of school or something.

"Oh yeah? With what excuse?"

My sexy cuddle muffin needs me ;)

"…Talk to me like that ever again and I'll put you in the ground."

XD FEISTY! You're so cute~

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Boo-bae, you still there?

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Am I being ignored?

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D:

Alright, so I'm buying my plane ticket now...

"DON'T."

LOL FAST REPLY!

"BITCH STOP TEXTING ME! I'M TRYING TO TAKE A NAP!"

You're sleeping during class? Tsk, tsk.

"Shut up, it's a free period. Now go away. You're wasting my quiet time."

No fun! But fine, I'll leave you alone. Get some rest babe. I'll call you later. Make sure you dream of me! I love you! Tell Vallie-Cakes that I love her too!~

"No."

And with that, I tossed my phone to the side with an inaudible sigh.

It was then that I remembered my current situation.

I was in the garden outside of the academy, laying under a big tree. This was actually one of my favorite spots to relax at Ouran.

It had everything I loved. Beautiful scenery, no people and most importantly, silence.

All things that make Rei a happy girl.

I closed my eyes and smiled in complete content.

God, I love free periods.

"Well would you look at that? You've actually got a cute smile!"

I immediately scowled once I recognized that familiar ginger-sounding voice. "Go away, Hikaru. It's quiet time. Shoo." I waved my hand at that boy without looking at him. "I'm tired."

"You're as mean as always." I finally opened my eyes to properly look at the redhead when he took a seat on the grass beside me. "Valerie thought you'd be here. Guess she was right."

"She knows me too well." I shrugged my shoulders. I glanced up at him. "Did you need me for something?"

"Not really." Hikaru replied with a small yawn. "Just bored."

"Ah." I merely said. I shut my eyes once again and yawned. Damn that's contagious.

Silence fell upon the two of us.

"Hey."

"What?" I mumbled with my eyes still shut.

"Are you feeling okay?"

I reopened my eyes and blinked when I found Hikaru watching me with a deep expression. It was a look I didn't see often from him so I was a little surprised by it.

What was he thinking about?

"Yeah, I'm good." I began to sit up and did a little stretch. "Why wouldn't I be?"

He shrugged. "I don't know, you tell me."

I paused once I realized where he was getting at. I then turned away and redirected my gaze towards my feet instead. "I don't know what you're talking about, Hikaru."

"Seriously?" Said boy gave me a look. "Look, I already know something's up. Ever since we went to the movies, you've been acting weird. Everyone else noticed it too."

Hikaru crossed his arms over his chest, raising an eyebrow expectantly. "So are you still not going to tell me what happened?"

"I don't really feel like talking about it." I sighed deeply in response.

His countenance didn't change. "Why not?"

"It's complicated." I answered in a mumble as I shifted my body uncomfortably. "To be honest, I really wish what happened that day didn't happen at all. It's just something I'd rather forget, alright?" I brought my knees to my chest and buried my face in them. "I promise it wasn't anything bad. So can you not ask me about it anymore? Please?"

Hikaru's golden eyes widened at my words. It was the first time I've ever pleaded to him like that so it caught him completely by surprise.

Soon after though, his gaze began to soften and he released a long sigh. "Fine."

Suddenly, I felt him place his hand on the top of my head. "Sorry for pushing it."

I shook my head at him. "It's okay."

It was quiet for a moment before Hikaru broke the silence with a chuckle.

I lifted an eyebrow at the ginger. "What's so funny?"

"Usually, you're so aggressive whenever you talk to me." Hikaru told me with a grin. "It's weird hearing you talk like this."

"What, do you want me to start talking shit to you?" I blinked at him. "Cause I will."

Hikaru laughed at me. "Talk shit all you want. I know you love me."

He wasn't wrong.

I totally did love Hikaru. For many reasons.

For example: his sense of humor, his stubborn personality, but mostly, his incredible ability to make me feel better in just about any situation I was in.

He was more of a brother to me than my own step brothers.

But of course, I'd never say that out loud.

I scoffed. "Whatever, thot."

"HIKA-CHAN! REI-CHAN!"

A familiar voice shouted happily. My eyes immediately shot over to the owner of the voice.

I smiled widely once I saw the loveable small blonde bouncing over to us with the rest of the club members following not too far behind him. "Honey!" I immediately stood up and ran before throwing my arms around him.

Just putting it out there, hugs from Honey are the best.

They're very healing.

How I freaking loved this boy to pieces.

"Hey Rei-chan, guess what! Val-chan said she's going to show us how to play another commoner game!" Honey exclaimed in excitement after he released me. "Wanna play with us?"

I smiled down at him and nodded. "Sure. Sounds fun." I looked over at Valerie when she appeared at my side. "What game are you going to teach them?"

"I was thinking Freeze Tag." Valerie replied with a thoughtful look. "Since we loved it so much growing up."

I fist pumped. "Oh hell yeah, I'm down! You guys best believe I'm going to be It!"

"Freeze Tag?" Kaoru questioned. "How do we play that?"

"Simple." I said, holding up my index finger. "I'll count while you guys hide. If I find you and tag you, you're not allowed to move. If another player I haven't frozen tags you, then you're free to move. Basically, I have to freeze everyone within a certain amount of time. If the timer runs out and everyone's frozen, I win. If not, you guys win and I lose."

"I see." Everyone turned to Kyoya when he spoke. "It sounds similar to that Hide-N-Seek game Valerie was referring to earlier."

"Only in this game, we're not instantly out if we get caught! But frozen!" Tamaki said with a gleam in his eyes. "How exciting commoner games are!"

"Sounds interesting enough." The twins said in unison as they leaned against each other.

"Ah." Mori agreed.

"Yay! Let's play!" Honey said eagerly.

"But just to warn you," All eyes fell on Valerie. "Rei doesn't exactly play nice when she's It."

I watched as they all slowly brought their attention over to me and smiled innocently.

"You'll see."

Be afraid, my victims.

Be very, very afraid.

"Is it too late to back out?" Hikaru whispered over to Haruhi.

"Yeah, that look on her face is starting to freak me out." Kaoru shivered.

Haruhi rolled her eyes at the twins. "You guys are overreacting. It can't be that bad."

Oh Haruhi.

But it can be.

"Alrighty then." I started, my smile slowly turning into a small smirk. "Shall we get started?"

Third Person!

"Oh boy." Valerie sighed deeply when she heard a blood curdling scream in the distance.

A scream that sounded a lot like the Host Club's very own King.

"She already got Tamaki." She shook her head. "Kind of figured she'd go for him first. She messes with him way too much."

"Poor Tamaki." Valerie sighed once more before turning her attention back to the tree standing in front her and began to climb it.

Hiding in a tree seemed a lot safer than being on the ground. Plus, she'd be able to see her surroundings more clearly.

But when she reached the top, she wasn't expecting to find somebody already hiding in it.

"…H-Hey Mori." Valerie grinned in a silly manner as Mori watched her with wide eyes.

It looked like he wasn't expecting any company either.

"Fancy seeing you here, huh?" Valerie laughed.

"Yeah." He blinked, wondering how she even managed to get up there. He then reached a hand out towards her. "Need help?"

Valerie smiled at the gesture and took his hand. "Yes, thank you."

After being hauled up without any effort, Valerie made herself comfortable beside him. "You know, I thought Honey would be with you. Is he hiding somewhere else?"

"Yeah." Mori replied. "With Haruhi."

"I see." She said, smiling at his stoic ways.

Talking to Mori was fun.

Even if he only ever gave her short answers.

But Valerie simply enjoyed listening to him talk so it didn't bother her too much.

A thought suddenly crossed her mind.

"Hey Mori, can you do me a favor?" Mori looked down at the small girl.

"What is it?"

Valerie stared at him seriously. "Say she sells seashells down by the seashore."

He blinked at the strange request. "…What?"

"She sells seashells down by the seashore. Can you say it?"

He stared back at the girl blankly for a long moment. "….She sells seashells down by the seashore."

Valerie's eyes widened. "Woah, you're good at this! You said that pretty fast." She grinned. "How about Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?"

He stared some more. "…Superalidocious?"

"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."

"Superfragilisticalidocious."

"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."

"Supergilisticespialicious."

"….Close enough." Valerie giggled loudly at the confused expression on his face. "Sorry for making you do that, I just like hearing you talk."

Valerie paused at her own words. Her pale cheeks flushed a bright red.

"Did I just say that out loud?" She laughed nervously. "Gosh, that was embarrassing."

She covered her face with her hands and sighed. "I feel awkward now."

When she heard nothing, she peeked up at Mori only to find him smiling down at her.

Her heart skipped a beat.

And she wasn't sure if it was out of embarrassment, or the fact that she found his smile to be utterly attractive.

Either way, he was making her insides into a complete mess.

"Thank you." He told her, his smile still in place.

Valerie felt her ears burning. Why did he look extra handsome today than he usually is?

"You're red." Mori stated, gaining her attention. "Are you alright?" He slowly placed a hand over her forehead, causing her to hold her breathe.

"I'm fine." She tried to reassure him with a weak smile. "Don't worry about it."

Mori wasn't convinced. "Are you sure?"

"Yeah, I'm okay. Really." All of the sudden, another terrified scream reached Valerie's ears.

Completely caught off guard by the loud sound, she jumped in fright before quickly realizing she had lost her balance and began to fall from the branch they were sitting in.

But before she could actually fall, Mori's hand shot out and grabbed her waist before pulling her back into the safety of his arms.

Valerie sat there with her face buried into his chest as she still tried to register what just happened.

"Are you okay?" Valerie snapped out of her thoughts and gulped. He was still hugging her. She could practically feel his heart.

And it was beating rather fast.

"Sorry for scaring you. I didn't mean to." She apologized and glanced up at him.

Mori held her gaze. "It's okay."

Valerie felt her face heat up again due to the close proximity of their faces.

"…Mori?"

"Yeah?"

"…You can let go now."

Mori blinked his eyes before slowing retracting his hands from her. "Sorry."

"It's alright."

Valerie gave the older male a soft smile despite the embarrassment that filled her.

"Thank you for saving me."

Finally.

I'm sorry this chapter took forever. I just couldn't seem to find any inspiration...

While I was writing this though, I realized just how freaking adorable I think Valerie and Mori are together. I loved writing about these two. (Shamelessly shipping my OC with Mori lol)

Anywhoooo.

This chapter was actually meant to be a bit longer but you guys deserve something from me. :) So I'll be back with Part 2 soon.

Hoped you liked it and thank you for reading!