I don't own Love Hina. Love Hina belongs to Ken Akamatsu. The story though is a figment of my weird imagination. For all grammar and spelling mistakes, I apologize in advance.
Foolish Heart
One
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The meeting was held at the rooftop of the apartment.
The conspirators or let us say the perpetrators (Naru: We're not like that you idiot!)… Uhm… I mean the people involved were none other than the tenacious (Motoko/Glare/ I'll let that slide. It sounds nice) Hinata apartment residents. And as per their usual meeting, they were huddled in front of a custom-designed 51-inch television set purposely made for this occasion by the resident inventor Su and the night snacks (low-diet of course) was prepared by the resident cook Shinobu. The others, Naru, Motoko and Kitsune, which could be considered as the ring leaders (Kitsune/Wink/Wink/) of this small party were busy contemplating tonight's agenda.
And similar to their previous meetings, ever since this whole affair started, the agenda was concentrated on one person and one person alone.
Like all the meetings before this, that one person on the agenda has never changed.
It was the current Hinata apartment manager, the only male in an all girls dormitory – Keitaro Urashima.
"Hear, hear," Naru started, using the wooden cup as some sort of a gavel, hammering it to the wooden table to catch everyone's attention, "We all know what day tomorrow is right?"
Kitsune made a mock face, "Er… will that be the day you finally confess that you are really a lesbian?"
Motoko blinked from her silent reverie while Shinobu blushed. Su started asking from nowhere whether a lesbian was something you could eat. And whether it was tasty (Author: Looks like it).
Naru frowned at Kitsune (and glared at the author), "Very funny Kitsune. Anyway moving along… tomorrow Keitaro will be coming back from his break. He left us in charge of the apartment for two weeks,"
"That is correct. His sudden departure is quite sketchy. His excuses are doubtful but I guess even a spineless coward like him is allowed even a little break of his own," Motoko added.
Kitsune stretched her back and said, "I just hope that he didn't forget to buy us gifts from wherever he came from. I would hate it if he comes back empty handed. He should have bought us something, you know, delicate women like us need constant pampering,"
Naru, Motoko and Shinobu were nodding along as Kitsune pointed this simple fact out.
"In any case, it is possible that he left us the apartment for whole two weeks just so he could test us," Naru said with arms crossed.
Shinobu nodded in agreement, "I see. Maybe sempai wants to see whether we could survive on our own without him around,"
Naru agreed, "Exactly Shinobu! That is why we cannot let him think that way! Tomorrow early morning we will start operation Hinata apartment cleanup!"
There was an almost audible groan from the female collective but eventually everyone sighed in defeat. They know too well that once Naru started, there was no way she would ever stop. No matter what the cost, she will have her way.
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And so the next day, the operation started.
Naru and Shinobu handled the lower floor while Motoko and Kitsune handled the upper floors. Su managed to put together several machines that could scrub the hallway automatically but most of the time she would just ride it up and down the way.
It was indeed days of days. And for anyone who knew the girls, their actions today would be very surprising and be considered uncharacteristic.
Keitaro would have been proud.
But alas, it was not meant to be.
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Two weeks ago, Naru found herself standing before Keitaro as he fill his bags with clothes he would need to take with him. One thing that Naru noticed was that Keitaro was taking with him a lot of pants which was quite odd considering that it was summer. She thought that Keitaro must be planning on spending his break indoors.
"So when will you be back?" Naru asked, "This break seems so sudden,"
"In two weeks. I will be staying with mom and dad. Then I'll visit a friend. Nothing much really," Keitaro answered without turning, "I'm so sorry to leave the Hinata with you guys especially that auntie Haruka is not around to look after you, but-,"
"What makes you think that we can't take care of ourselves!" Naru interrupted, her anger rising.
Keitaro paused a little bit and slowly faced Naru, a look of complete worry written across his face.
Then he whispered softly, like speaking to an angry dog about to bite, "Easy… I didn't mean it like that. Calm down. All I was thinking was of your own safety and maybe-,"
"What makes you think that we can't protect ourselves? We have Motoko here! She's more than a match to anybody!" Naru's voice was dangerously high.
Keitaro stepped back a bit. Although he didn't really notice this sudden action, his eyes were firmly set, staring at Naru's clenching and unclenching right hand. He thought, hoooo boy… not good. I don't want to be flown away to my destination! Not good! I better get out of here fast or that thing would connect itself to my face very painfully! I can't let that happen! I just can't!
But Keitaro was saved by an angel.
"Uhm sempai?"
Keitaro almost cried with joy and chokingly replied to the voice of redeeming heaven, "Yes… Shinobu?"
Shinobu timidly appeared behind the door carrying a laundry basket. She glanced up innocently at Naru and said, "Sorry to disturb you Naru-sempai. I just want to give these dried clothes to sempai,"
Naru nodded without speaking and left the room without another word.
Shinobu turned to Keitaro with a worried expression and asked, "Did I do something wrong sempai? Is she angry with me?"
Keitaro was still crying tears of joy when he replied, "Its okay Shinobu. I guess she was just thrown off a bit," I'm still alive!
"Huh?"
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When a knock on the door was heard the girls were already lounging carefree like in front of the television in the living room waiting for their manager. They have completed their chores in record time and have also washed themselves up, dressing themselves tactfully; wanting to prepare for the manager's reaction once he entered the spotless apartment.
But what was about to come was something they never prepared themselves for. And not even for a million years.
Keitaro entered the living room carelessly and said, "Hello there! You didn't answer the door so I let myself in,"
The girls ignored him for a while longer, waiting for the right moment. They glued their eyes on the television.
Then they heard what they were waiting for. "Wow… you cleaned this place spotless! I'm impressed!"
It was Shinobu who broke out first, "Really sempai! You think we did a good job?" she said sprinting towards Keitaro.
Keitaro nodded, "Seriously. This is very good. I never thought that-,"
Naru stood with her face looking in contempt, "You never thought that we can take care of ourselves, huh?"
"Well… maybe a little but I guess I was wrong," Keitaro replied back with a smile.
"Somebody's had a good time," Kitsune commented staring at Keitaro with curiosity. She was a little perturbed the first time he spoke. She felt something different in him. She could sense an attitude that was not present before. It was as if Keitaro has completely changed. I have seen this kind of attitude before but where? I just can't remember.
"You bet!" Keitaro winked at Kitsune in response.
Then Su suddenly appeared before Keitaro and asked, "So Keitaro… did you buy anything for us?"
Keitaro nodded, "Yep… sure did! But not much though. I was too busy,"
There it is! It's definitely something! Kitsune thought. She glanced towards Motoko and her curiosity was reflected right through her face.
Motoko found Kitsune staring at her but she quickly recovered her straight composure. She commented, "I hope you weren't too busy doing perverted things,"
Keitaro's response to that surprised her, "Nah… nothing like that. And why would I?"
Motoko frowned, indeed why would you?
"Naru-sempai… is it me or is sempai acting strange," Shinobu whispered to Naru.
Naru only nodded. She walked up to Keitaro and said, "Alright Keitaro… where have you-,"
Keitaro suddenly turned around towards the door and completely ignored Naru which surprised not only her but all the female in the living room. He said, "By the way guys… there's somebody I would like you to meet,"
Naru was not about to let Keitaro go for this insult. She raised her fist about to grab and pound Keitaro senseless when she paused, "Huh? What do you mean meet somebody?"
Then from behind the door Keitaro gently led a girl in.
Her shoulder length hair was pure black and her skin was pale white. She has two marvelously dark eyes and thin lips. A black cat was hanging on her shoulder. She has the same height as Naru but her features were more petite. Her movement was slow and graceful, almost deliberate.
It was not the feature of the visitor that surprised the girls but it was the way Keitaro led her in. He was holding her hand gently. And from the way he looked at her and the visitor's response, there were small unmistakable signs of intimacy.
It was as if the girls were looking at lovers.
Then Keitaro announced with a smile, "I want you all to meet my girlfriend. She will be staying here for a while,"
There was a momentary silence.
Then a collective gasp.
The visitor bowed gracefully and introduced herself, "Hello to you all. My name is Kanako,"
Hello everybody! My first attempt to a very light romance comedy! I hope you liked it! I know it looks very wrong but please I beg you to stay a little longer to explain myself more (gosh! I'm beginning to sound like Keitaro! Don't hit me! Not yet anyway). I have been writing so much of serious fanfic and I really want to get my hand in on some light comedy. I know the story and the writing is not my style and it's very simple but I am walking on shaky ground here so I hope everybody would give me some slack. But in any case… please let me know what you think. Whether that be a flame… let me know guys!
Hey Keitaro… your girlfriend is your sister? Man that's WRONG!
See you all on the next chappie! Cheers!
nivremous