Title: the small price of pleasure
Pairing(s): Kyouya/Kaoru, Tamaki/Haruhi/Hikaru
Rating: T
Disclaimer: Ouran High School Host Club belongs to Hatori Bisco and related companies.
Complete summary: The Cake Shop AU. Genius pâtissier Hitachiin Kaoru and his twin brother find employment in an elegant cake shop owned by a tall, dark and handsome man with a past waiting to be unraveled. #2 in the Movie Adaptations Series – Antique (2008) [Korean title: 서양골동양과자점 엔티크 Seoyangkoldong Yangkwajajeom Entikeu].
Excerpt:Wedgwood, Aynsley, Ginori, Worcester, Meissen… every plate unique and irreplaceable, every single one a collector's item. In Kaoru's wildest fantasies he had not dared to believe a human existed who would subject these fragile treasures to the handling of the common masses all for the sake of providing an unequalled high tea experience. It blows the mind.
"Kaoru, this is – "
Kaoru whirls around at the sound of Hikaru's voice. "Yes," he consents immediately. "Yes, we'll work here, Hikaru."
Hikaru gives him a
what the hell look, but he's obviously more than agreeable to this arrangement.
It is only now that Kaoru catches sight of Owner-san.
Huh. He's hot.Owner-san is tall, slender and imposing. His silver-rimmed spectacles are a credit to his aristocratic features, making him look as meticulous as his work suggests he would be. Those black-grey eyes regard Kaoru calmly, unfazed by Kaoru's sudden proclamation.
"Ootori-san, this is my brother Kaoru," Hikaru introduces them, barely suppressing a smirk at Kaoru's prior impulsiveness. "Kaoru, this is the owner, Ootori Kyouya-san."
"Ootori-san," Kaoru greets with a bow, "Nice to meet you."
"Likewise," Ootori Kyouya replies with a bow of his own.
[Prologue][Chapter 01] |
[Chapter 02] |
[Chapter 03] |
[Chapter 04] |
[Chapter 05][Chapter 06] |
[Chapter 07] |
[Chapter 08] |
[Chapter 09] |
[Chapter 10][Chapter 11] |
[Chapter 12] |
[Chapter 13] |
[Chapter 14] |
[Chapter 15][Chapter 16] |
[Chapter 17] |
[Chapter 18] |
[Chapter 19] |
[Chapter 20]