šKyoya + Rival Fianceš
Summary: Had you two not been paired off since you were young, your intellectual spats would have been much more...uncouth...to say the least. But, being maritally connected might be the needed push for you to realize your collective potential.
A/N: Outlet for needless unresolved sexual tensionā¢ļø?? Yes please!
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šKyoya Ootoriš
You met Kyoya when you both were around twelve years old
Your respective fathers had reached a long-lasting stalemate in their efforts to merge their companies in a way that was satisfying to both sides. And this was a last ditch effort to successfully complete the deal crucial to your fatherās company in particular
Your parents were reluctant, as you were their only child. But, cautiously decided to go through with it after you gave your (albeit, slightly uninformed) consent
It was a dinner for yours and the Ootori families alone. One to finalize the deal. One to introduce the young futureĀ āloversā
You sat across the table from one another, exchanging glances of matching intensity and analytical intent
You knew next to nothing about the quiet boy in front of you. But, you did know that he, just like you, were used to being the smartest person in the room. And, if not the smartest, the most observant
Your first words at that dinner never went beyond greetings and farewells. Very suffocatingly cordial for what was supposed to be two young and bright kids brought together for what their parents described as the āgreater goodā
Make no mistake, you both knew that this arrangement held more benefits than a successful business deal
But, somethingĀ about your future husband made you want to intellectually step on his neck (Lovingly of course ā¤ļøššŖ). And it was the same sentiment vice versa
Up until you and Ootori (The name you insisted on using to address him) started attending the same school, neither of you could pinpoint why the competitive tension between you two was so strong
But, you and Ootori do figure it out eventually, through learning about each otherās pasts
Iāll put it like this:
Unlike Ootori, your gifts were never overshadowed by well-off or talented family members. Though praise wasnāt a frequent thing either. You were always subconsciously told to improve though. Through that, you were almost always the one on top. And you knew it. You liked it there, sure, but you were never complacent. You wouldnāt be caught dead being surpassed because you didnāt bother to try
You were the monarch, and you stayed that way through working, soaring to higher levels than your adversaries could ever imagine
Kyoya, being the eclipsed moon to virtually everyoneāsĀ sun, had to learn how to flourish in the background. He knewĀ that a lot of the time, he was the most capable person in the room, but other people didnāt recognize that. So, he had to make his mark through craftier methods
He was the one with his sights set on your throne. The only one able to conquer it. And you knew that
In summary your relationship is a constant back and forth between Kyoya using his silent cunning to surpass you, and you reclaiming your place with pure drive and spite. You were the one he wanted to overthrow, and he was the assassin you wanted to outsmart
āHm, I wouldnāt have expected the fleeting top student to score so far below me. I suppose this is part of another big plan, Ootori?ā
āWell, L/N, Iām sure youāve noticed by now that the class average is unusually higher than normal. Youāll have to work a little harder next time to maintain your far lead wonāt you?ā
Or:
āThatās the third time youāve eaten lunch with the Tsuin sisters this week L/N. I didnāt know you were looking for new friends.ā
āNetworking is never a bad thing Ootori. I got their parentsā company to invest in our fathersā partnership in less than a week. But sure, call itĀ ālooking for new friendsā.ā
Something like that š
The thought of becoming personally involved outside of social performances never left your minds. But, the lack of cooperation between you deemed the option unnecessary
You and Kyoya were still strictly rivals when you both met Tamaki Suoh
You, for one, never quite understood Tamaki and his motives. EspeciallyĀ when he proposed an idea he had for what he called aĀ āhost clubā
When Tamaki spoke to you individually, he suggested that you become the clubās manager, since you politely declined becoming part of the act
The second time you spoke with Tamaki, it was with Kyoya, and you quickly realized what was going on
Though, you werenāt sure what made Tamaki think you and Kyoya would make a good team. You knew the potential was there, but pride was another big hurdle to clear
But, through a bit of convincing (and Tamakiās puppy dog eyes), you and Kyoya agreed to partner up in running the technical business aspects of the host club. Kyoya as the vice president, you as the manager
Things were a little rocky for the first week or so of business. Both you and Kyoya had the same end goals in mind, but the friction was in how to go about it
Your approaches were more straightforward. Practicality and efficiency were what mattered to you. Sure, you didnāt mind playing the long game. But, if you didnāt have to, you wouldnāt
Kyoyaās approaches were intricate and methodical, designed for the sake of the long game. He was willing to wait for everything to fall into place, even if it wasnāt the best for the short term
But, since you knew Tamaki wouldnāt be much help to your dilemma, you and Kyoya had your first genuine conversation
āWe do get things done eventually. But, only after a disagreement on our approach.ā
āI suppose youāre right, L/N. Functioning the way we are now would only hurt us long-term.ā
āSo, is that an agreement to collaborate?ā
āOf course. Besides, if weāre to be married one day, working as one unit is something weāll need to learn.ā
Kyoya gave you a cunning, yet teasing smile as he walked away. The club, undoubtably hearing what he said to you
You raised an eyebrow and gave a dumbfounded glance at your rival, who you just let stalk away without hearing your reply
This was the first time either of you verbally acknowledged your arranged marriage. Or, at least, met it with something other than dismissal and a nasty look towards the other person
Your ears and the skin between your eyes burned with heat, though you were sure it was only from Kyoya exposing your arrangement to the entire club. You had never felt so flustered by him, and you werenāt sure if you wanted to welcome the feeling yet
Kyoya on the other hand, wondered why he said what he did. It was something that slipped out in an attempt to make you all hot and bothered with no chance to reply. A small victory for him. But, what did he actuallyĀ think of marrying you?
...Well, to be honest, he kind of liked it
Being able to marry someone on his intellectual level meant things would never be boring. Especially with you being so self aware
Besides, two minds for business meant neither of you needed to inheritĀ something to be successful. You two could build your own economic empire from the ground up and stillĀ have time for vacationing on the weekends
((Ignoring the fact that Kyoya also finds you physically attractive. So, you guys would legit be the prettiest couple in Ouran))
From then on, your relationship became like a shiver of sharks. Dangerous individually, but when you see them together?
Pick a god and pray.
With your combined cunning and observational skills, no one can pull a fast one on the host club
Your little jabs at each other slowly became more playful, leaving the other with a burning face and a ghost of a smile
Even Honey-Senpai began religiously shipping the two of you
āKyo-chan, Y/N-chan, can I be the ring bearer at your wedding?ā
To which you both stare down at the cheeky little boy, then back at each other, aware of what he was doing. You smirk with endearment, and speak first:
āWell, thatās a big responsibility, Honey-Senpai. You think you can handle it?ā
āYou canāt get any cake on your suit, remember?ā
Honey-Senpai faltered immediately at Kyoyaās last statement
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