(A/N) Hey Y'all! I'm Savannah and this is my first fan fiction so please don't kill me if I get stuff wrong. But this story is basically about two best friends Elise and Callie, and they choose to move to Japan out of Tennesse, America. They meet the Host Club and they actually find them amusing. Here are the characters that are important:

Callie:She has auburn Hair, crystal blue is super short(Like I'm talking 4'11). She is sweet and happy, but she is gonna have some rough road ahead of her*wink wink*

Elise:She has dirty, blonde, curly hair and big brown eyes. She is also short, but not as bad as Callie. She is the serious one, who always tries to make everyone feel better. She had more of an introvert type pf personality.

Jess: Their bestfriend from Tennesse. She's sarcastic and very cynical, but funny. She actually is a sweet person, but don't make her mad. She'll cut you. She has long straight brown hair with blue-green eyes. She loves to play jokes on people too.

Jake: They're other best friend from Tennessee. He is also cynical but a lot more witty and country. He is a feriously proctective person. He thinks of Callie and Elise as little sisters. He has green eyes and blonde hair. He is also very tall.

There will be a lot more characters later on but I just kinda needed to lay the ground for the story. I'll try to make this a good story and please, anyone out there is actually reading, tell me your opinion. I would be really happy if you did. So without further delay, I present my story, Cake and Computers! Please enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing of the Host Club, because if I did, Kyoya would be locked in my closet;)

Cake and Computers

***Chapter One: The Offer***

Elise's P.O.V

Ah, high school. Just that word can send chills up the strongest man's spine. I heard a saying once that you either you have a good time or a horrible time. No in between. Its hard in high school and I know how corny that sounds but everyone knows its true. And trust me this story is good, because if it wasn't why on Earth would I take the time to write this? Anyways, I on the other hand had a few memorable things happen. Some were bad and some were good, but all of them made me into the woman I am today. So therefore I'm grateful. I wish I could say I had the four best years of my life but alas you can't have everything. Everything kinda got a little complicated the day I turned 17. And here's how it happened.

Well, before I pour my hearts content out, I should introduce you to a few people. My full name is Elise Grace Collier, but I like to go by Ellie. My best friend or sister as I like to call her is Callie Beth Taylor. We've been best friends since we were six. The funny thing is that Callie and I are complete opposites. She likes to be in the spotlight when it makes me a nervous wreck. She would be the poster child for All-American Girls. Her long auburn hair and bright, big crystal blue eyes make her look the part too. I, on the other hand would rather be behind the camera taking pictures than in the picture. I have long curly dirty blonde hair with big brown eyes and some freckles. We both have our own styles too. I'm more of a laid back t-shirt kinda gal while Callie loves all glitz and glamour. But that's why I think our friendship works is because we balance each other out. Maybe the only thing we have in common is that we like the same music and movies, but that's enough for us. My parents, Sarah and Conner Collier think of us as sisters and Callie as their own daughter because she had been living with us for the past 8 years. Her parents died at a young age in a car wreck and after that my parents took her in. We loved living together! It was like a big happy family.

So back to the story! It started on May 23, or really my birthday. I was turning 17. It was our last day of school and I had only one final exam left. My exam was English, which is absolute breeze for me and almost a little fun. I had on a nice baby blue lacey shirt and jean shorts. She had on a polka dot yellow sundress and her lucky sandals .I was skipping all the way to the bus while she was shuffling her feet behind me with her second cup of coffee. Callie was never a morning person,but I woke up with the sun. As soon as the bus came I hopped straight on while giving the bus driver my happiest smile. Nothing could ruin my day today. But with my luck something probably would. Callie followed behind with her eyes dropping dangerously low. As I was sitting down I looked up to see Callie falling onto the floor,hard. The whole bus erupted in laughter as I gritted my teeth in anger and ran to help my friend.

"Are you ok?" I asked frantically

"Yeah, I'm fine let's just go sit down." Callie was on the verge of tears from embarrassment and pain. Now, I'm not usually this protective of everyone I meet, but Callie has gone through way too much to be treated like this. I just can't sit and watch her get trampled on.

"Yo Callie! Guess you ain't as good on your feet as you are in other
!" Some kid yelled from the front.

The whole bus laughed even louder. I was starting to see red spots in my vision. I looked over to my best friend to find a few tears that escaped her eyes. Nobody. Makes. Her. Cry.

I was livid! I couldn't stand by and watch but as soon as I was about to say something, the bus stopped in front of our high school.

"Ellie? Honey please don't do anything its just some stupid rumour that jerk Jasper started..." Callie trailed off. I could see how hurt she was. Jasper was her Ex-boyfriend. They had a violent break-up and he had been spreading rumours ever since. He was a relentless merciless person who didn't give a brown rat's butt about Callie, even when they were dating. He had hurt both of us and we try to keep out of his line of fire. Now, if you've never been to a high school in the middle of nowhere in Tennessee, you'll know that rumours spread quicker than wildfire and are taken as God's word.

"That jerk!" I growled. I saw the bus driver jump at my tone as we walked up the aisle. Callie smiled at him apologetically and he seemed more relaxed. She could bring a puppy back to life with her smiles.

"Now Elise Grace Collier," I winced as she said my full name," you shouldn't be so mean to people and besides he isn't worth our time." She scolded me as if she was my mother. We walked to our lockers to get the books we needed. Before I could respond to her scolding, I saw my other best friend Jessica.
"Hey Jess!" I called. Jess, Callie, and I were like the three musketeers but without the fighting.

"Hi." she said enthusiastically while frowning at some papers in her hand.

"Something wrong with you?" I asked.

"Nah, not really, I'm just, you know, going to fail my exam. Please Mr. Smith would just see my face and give me an F." She continued to scorn at her french notes.

"Didn't you study last night?" A voice I knew by heart boomed behind me. It was Jake. Jake was another friend. He was super tall like Jess and had blonde hair and green eyes. He was a witty, smart guy who could make anyone laugh.

"Please. You think I study? I can only speak two languages: Sarcasm and bad English." She didn't even look up from her papers. We all suppressed a smile as Jess started cursing like a sailor about verbs. I glance at my watch to see it was 10 minutes until the first exam.

"So Ellie, I heard someone's turnin 17 today! You gonna go clubbin?" Jake said slyly with a smile.
I opened my mouth to answer but Callie beat me to it.

"Hell yeah she is! Betta get busy livin or get busy dyin son! An we plannin on doin both!" She said with a fake and seriously bad southern accent.

"Heck yeah gurl!" I returned in the same accent. We all started laughing. Then the late bell rang. The hallway was deserted except for us.

"Oh crap! I can not be late for French! Oh I gotta go but Ellie we'll all go celebrate your birthday after school at the coffee shop kay? See y'all later!" Jess yelled over her shoulder as she jogged to class.

"Sounds good to me!" Jake called as he walked to chemistry.

"Well Ellie I gotta go to Trigonometry so I'll see you at lunch." She said. I grabbed her arm before she could go.

"You'll be ok right? I don't want you to go to class with that jerk after what he did to you." I put my serious voice on. Rumours weren't the only thing that douche bag Jasper did to her. She smiled at me reassuringly.

"Of course! I would never let him stop me from living my life!" She said cheerfully. But I knew better than to believe that.

"Callie. I'm serious. You need to be careful." I whispered in case anyone could hear us. Her smile faltered a bit but came back even more cheerful.

"Ok ok, mom! But I'm gonna be late if I don't go. You don't have a test right?" She kinda seemed like a cheerleader now. But before I could answer her she had run off to the math room. I turned the opposite direction towards the library. I took my time because I had about an hour to kill.

When I got to the library I went to a big comfy chair in the corner where I couldn't be seen and opened up the novel I was reading. I was so absorbed in the book that I didn't notice someone coming up to me.

"Excuse me miss?" The stranger asked. I jumped a bit from the surprise.

"Y-ye-yes?" I stuttered as a blush from embarrassment rose upon my cheeks. The Japanese man looked to be about in his 40s and he had to be extremely tired. He had on a pair of nice khakis and a deep red shirt. His clothes were simple but looked expensive.

"Are you Elise Grace Collier?" He asked in perfect english. I stiffened when I heard my full name. Nobody ever says my full name unless I'm in trouble or its serious business. I'm not sure which one I'm in right now.

"Yes sir, that's me." I said nervously. I suddenly became very self conscious and aware of my now wrinkled clothes. I tried to smooth my shirt, but I failed miserably. A small smile danced upon his lips when I was squirming in my chair.

"Good then. I'm Carlos Valdez. I need for you and your friend, Callie Beth Taylor to the headmasters office immediately." He said very professionally and business-like. I felt as if I should have saluted him and yelled a yes-sir. But instead I said something very intelligible!

"Y-yes s-sir. Right a-away." I stuttered again, flustered. I don't have some speech problem I was just surprised! He smiled a fake smile and walked away. I sighed and gathered my things and set off to go get Callie out of math. At least she would be happy to get out of the test.

***10 minutes later***

"So Miss Taylor, Miss Collier," the headmaster started,"I've contacted your parents and they'll be here soon." I shot Callie a nervous glance. She was worried too, but she could hide it better than I could.

"I'm sorry Sir, but are we in some kind of trouble or have we done something wrong?" Callie asked politely with a sweet smile on her face.
The headmaster and Mr. Valdez chuckled lightly when Mr. Valdez answered in his deep voice,

"Of course not my dear, I'm just here to tell you a bit of very important news." He had his own fake, reassuring smile on. Goodness, would it kill this guy to smile genuinely once? At that time my parents had burst through the door.

"Hello Mr. Baugh and Mr. Valdez." My father greeted professionally. Callie and I looked at each other confused. How does dad know Mr. Valdez? I raised an eyebrow at mom and she just slightly shook her head.

"So Conner would you like to explain this to the girl or should Carlos explain?" The headmaster asked.

"I'll tell them." My dad said leaving no room to argue. Mr. Valdez gave a nod.

"Well," my dad started. He clapped his hands together and sat on the edge of the headmaster's desk facing Callie and I, "your teachers, your mom and I have decided to send you to a student exchange program. You two will be attending and living in Japan going to a very prestigious school. All of the classes and most of the students speak english so language will not be a problem. We all think it would be a good thing because of all the latest events and going to Japan would help you get your minds off things. We have your plane tickets ready and all you have to do is pack." Dad finished with a big smile on his face. He acted as if we were supposed to be jumping up and down from excitement, but the last time I checked moving to a new country by yourself isn't really a good thing. What a wonderful birthday present.

"Well you don't have to sugar coat it" my mom muttered from the corner. I let my mouth hang open, not trying to hide my shock. I glanced and Callie and even though our appearances are so different she looked exactly like I did. Callie recovered a bit quicker than I did.

"How long have y'all known about this?" She asked trying very hard to keep her voice level.

"Well we've know for a few months actually." My mom piped up from the corner.

"And how long exactly are we staying and where are we staying?" I asked. My tone was exactly like Callie's.

"You two will be staying with my employer, Mr. Shinwa. You will stay there for exactly two semesters. You will be going to one of Japan's best schools. And since both of you have the top grades in your grade and have impressive extra curriculum activities, Mr. Shinwa expects the same thing in Japan. Mr. Shinwa will provide everything you will need and you shall live comfortably in his mansion, that is if you except." He eyed us like we were horses in one of the horse shows I competed in when I was young.

"Well I must say this is very surprising and a lot of information to digest, so if y'all wouldn't mind Callie and I will need a day to discuss this matter." I announced professionally. Callie shot me a grateful look. It seems like she can't really speak politely at the moment.
Mr. Valdez nodded and seemed pleased by my answer.

"That seems like a wise decision, but an equally wise decision is to accept the offer. Although I must warn you of a condition for this exchange. You both will need to have straight A's throughout the year and participate in two clubs or your time in Japan will be terminated. Understand?" He looked at us with a very serious expression straight in the eye.

"Yes sir, we completely understand. Now, if y'all would excuse us for a moment." Callie replied smoothly. I knew her facade was about to crack. She wasn't really good at keeping up a professional profile when she was upset. She got up and charged out without waiting for a reply. I smiled apologetically at the adults and ran after Callie leaving Mr. Valdez with a somewhat shocked expression.

I ran straight through the secretaries office into the hallway. I saw her auburn head fly down the hallway at lightening speed. She is the fastest girl I know! I sprinted after her as far as my legs could take me. Callie ran into the bathroom and I was basically at her ankles. She went in and collapsed on the floor and started to sob silently. I sat down with her and looked out the window with a few stray tears leaking out of my eyes as well. I know Callie hates to be seen crying. Now that I look back at this moment it seems stupid that we were crying, but it was just so frustrating. Who did my dad think he was by thinking we would accept such a crazy offer? And the nerve of them to even consider letting us go to a foreign country just made me so angry! But the real reason why I was so upset is because, I would just have to pack up my life here and leave. Leave my beloved hometown for two whole semesters. I felt as if I was going to jail. The adults acted as if we were going to a weekend trip at grandma's.

"So, about this trip." Callie's voice cracked at the end as she sniffed a few times. She really must be shaken up.

"Well maybe this could be fun?" I tried.

"I guess. But would it be safe?"

"Well mom and dad think its ok so I trust them."

"And besides this would be a great learning experience." She tried smiling at me.

"And they have really good ramen." I smiled back.

Our discussion went on for about another 15 minutes until we heard some giggling girls coming into the bathroom. We shot to our feet and scrambled to the mirror to try get our appearances back to normal.

"So go ahead and go back to the exam so we'll tell everyone what we're gonna do at lunch." Callie smiled confidently at me as she strode beside me.

"Alright, I'll see you soon!" I smiled back and headed to my english test.
English was easy as I was expecting it to be, but I had a difficult time concentrating, because I was pondering what Japan would be like. Would it be like all those dumb animes that Jess used to watch years ago? Or will it be amazing? Will the people be nice or just wright us off as another country hick? So many questions! Before I knew it, english was over and I was walking to lunch in a daze.

"Hey birthday girl!" I heard a voice yell behind me. He scared me out of my daze so badly that I screamed a bit.

"Goodness gracious! Do you always have to come up and scare people like that?" I half screeched at him.

"No just only you!" He said cheerfully with a wide grin on his face. I laughed a little and returned his smile. Don't get the wrong idea! I don't like him and he doesn't like me. Everybody thinks teenage girls are always boy crazy, but not this girl. Besides, I have bigger things to worry about other than boys.

"So when I saw Callie today she looked shaken up. Is she ok?" He looked concerned for Callie.

"Well we have big news, but I'm not saying anything yet. Just be a little patient." I said as I grabbed my lunch tray and started down the line. I knew Jake would understand what we were going to do, because he loves adventure as much as Callie and I do. But Jess on the other hand might not be as understanding. I slowly walked to the lunch table that Callie and Jess were already sitting at and I sat across from Jess. Jake came to sit by me.

"So how were y'alls tests?" I tried to make conversation nervously. Jess looked at me as if I just spoke a different language. She could tell I was on edge.

"Well they were fine. But watch out for the french verbs. Those were like the devil reincarnated. I ended up guessing a bunch." Jess replied slowly.

"Oh I have some juicy news!" Callie squealed.

"What?" Jake asked with a mouth full of burger.

Callie smiled and told the story of what happened this morning. She tried to put a positive spin on everything. You couldn't even tell she was crying her eyes out in the bathroom just an hour ago. After she was done with the story Jake and Jess had their mouths open in shock. I'm not gonna lie, I was amused by their facial expressions. First there was shock, then disbelief, and then what I thought was anger and a little betrayal, but the last one was just pure sorrow. I felt bad for them, knowing that they'll miss us.

"So this is all concrete? You can't back out?" Jess seemed more shaken up then Callie had been.

"Yes it is. But just think! It'll be such a great experience and so much fun! Please don't be sad. We'll miss y'all so much and we'll be back soon. Its not like its forever." I tried to sound positive and up beat so she wouldn't be so upset.

Jess pursed her lips, "Well I guess so..." She murmured to herself.

"And also, this is such a generous offer and it would be a shame to turn it down." I told her.
During this time Jake had become very silent. I turned to him and raised an eyebrow,"What about you?"

"Well, this was certainly a shock but I think its for the best. Y'all need to leave here for a while." He said very seriously. We all knew what he meant by the last part. We all looked down at our lunches and were silent for a few moments.

"I think you two should go and have the time of your lives. God knows you deserve it!" Jess smiled at us. She doesn't smile much, but when she does it's very nice. I glanced at Jake to see he had the same grin.

"Ok that's nice of y'all but can I ask you a favour?" Callie asked quietly looking down at her lunch. Both of them nodded solemnly.

"Can you please just tell everyone that we went somewhere else instead of Japan? I don't want Jasper to try to..." Her voice got softer as she went on. I locked my eyes onto my hands in my lap.

"We will cut him up into a stew and serve him to the cats at the animal shelter." Jess said sincerely.

"And I swear to you Callie, if he ever comes..." Jake said with a very dangerous look in his eyes. Jake is a very tall and intimidating person so he looked very scary.

"No. Don't jake. I appreciate it but we shouldn't stoop to his level." she interrupted Jake. Jake's expression softened a bit as she looked straight into his green eyes fearlessly.

"So Ellie, was this a good 17th birthday present?" Jess asked trying to change the subject.

"It certainly wasn't what I was expecting but this is pretty awesome! I'm looking forward to all the ramen!" I finished with a huge grin as everyone chuckled at me.

"You are going to one of the most culturally rich places in the world and all you want is the ramen?" Jake asked me half joking.

"Sure why not?" I basically bell rang that signalled the end of lunch. We put our trays up and started back toward the doors.

***After School at home***

Callie and I came through the doors and were about to head upstairs when we saw mom and dad sitting at the dining table holding hands. I kinda giggled a bit because they looked like the parents about to tell their kids they're having another baby in one of those terrible sitcoms on ABC Family. The only thing that was different is that mom had been crying. Her eyes were red and puffy and dad looked extremely upset. I sat down at the table and then suddenly an alarming thought hit me.

"Mom, Dad why on Earth would this big shot rich guy want anything to do with two teenage girls from the middle of nowhere Tennessee?" I asked carefully. I mean, what's in it for him? This seems very sketchy once you think about it.

"The thing is girls, you know we work in the pharmacy field and how our bosses know about what happened and how fond they are of you two," mom paused to see our reaction and then continued slowly,"and they asked their partner in Japan, Mr. Shinwa, to take you in as a personal favour. We're calling it a student exchange to raise less suspicion among your fellow students. Mr. Shinwa isn't home much so he said you wouldn't be a bother. Girls, I know this is crazy, but we think its for the best." She finished and looked like she was trying to beg for forgiveness.

"You act as if we're breaking up." I snorted.

"Anyways," Callie continued,"we have discussed the offer and have decided to accept." Mom and dad smiled at us.

"Well then! Now that that's decided we need to call Mr. Valdez and tell him. But your plane leaves in two days so you two need to get packing." My father smiled. I got up and started to go upstairs my parents offered me a happy birthday but I waved it off, not caring what they think. Callie noticed and sent me a questioning look. As we got to our joint rooms, she shut the door.

"Ok, so I know you're pissed at them but that doesn't mean you have to show it." She told me.

"Just having the upper hand?" I guessed.

"As usual." Callie grinned.

And with that we started packing in silent. I had just gotten my summer wardrobe into a huge suitcase, when I looked over to Callie and saw tears streaming down her face.

"Hey now don't cry! It'll be fine I promise." I tried to reassure her with my smile, but I bet it looked just looked up surprised.

"Oh no, Ellie its not that. I'm just sad to leave our lives here."She sniffed again.

"But think of it this way, I have a feeling mom and dad's jobs are depending on our behaviour and I imagine that their bosses and Mr. Shinwa will be watching us as well. So we need to be very respectable." I said professionally.

"Always something in it for you isn't there?" Callie mumbled. I smiled softly at her and began
packing my spring wardrobe.

***At the International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee Two Days Later***

I walked through the doors with Callie, Jess, and Jake by my side. My parents were behind us. Jess, Callie, and I linked arms the whole way to the check in point while Jake strode by Callie.

"Ok so Japan has a weird system and crap," Jess was trying to inform us of high Japanese society,"like the people call each other by their last names unless you are their friend. And that have things called honorifics. Those are..."

"Stop already! You act as if we're going into battle!" Laughed Callie.

"No joke. Its like y'all are studying for a final exam or something." Jake retorted.
"Sorry! But the mother f..suckers are very prim and proper. Besides I just wanna help y'all." She finally realised my parents were listening to every word we were saying.

"Aw honey, we know that. And we're grateful I swear! Its just a lot of stuff." I put my arm over her and smiled at her. She glared at me for calling her honey. I smiled triumphantly at her and kept walking.

"Ok, but does anyone find this a little unbelievable that y'all are going to Japan for two semesters?" She asked. Everyone, even my parents raised their hand as a yes to her question.

"I know its hard, but it is for the best. I promise it'll all be good in the end!" Callie said cheerfully with her signature happy smile.

We checked in our bags and then headed for security. I'm not gonna lie, I was very tempted to shout "BOMB!" In there but I restrained myself. I looked over to my mom, who had been very silent since this morning, she had tears in her eyes threatening to stream down her face. I went up to her and gave her a big hug. "Its ok momma. We'll be fine. I'll miss you so much, but I promise to call you everyday." I whispered in her ear. She pulled back and looked at my face.

"You pinky promise?"She whispered.

"Double pinky promise." I said solemnly staring back into her hazel eyes.

"Come here little girl!" A voice boomed from behind me. I knew it was my dad.

"Daddy, I'm gonna miss you a ton. But I promise to be good." I smiled at him and gave him a big hug. I was about to start crying. I'm terrible at saying goodbye to people I care about. Its just too hard.

"I know baby girl. Remember its only for the next two semesters." He said reassuring me.

"Ok, and dad you're kinda squishing me." I tried to say with a lack of oxygen. I stepped back and then gave him a kiss on the cheek and walked towards Jake.

"I'm gonna miss ya Ellie. It won't be the same without you." He smiled as he gave me a gigantic bear hug. It was kinda awkward because he's so tall and I'm a little short.

"I'll miss you too honey!" I said happily. I stared into his deep green eyes searching for emotion. There was a ton of sorrow in there.

"You'll make sure Jasper won't find out right?" I asked scared. I knew there was fear in my eyes and he could see it too. Anger flashed across his face as soon as I mentioned Jasper.

"Of course. I would never let that jerk touch you or Callie. You guys are like my sisters. You're family." He told me. I smiled at him and whisper a thank you and hugged him once more and then let go. Next, I had to say bye to Jess. This is going to be sad.

"Oh Jess! I'm gonna miss you so much! I promise I'll call, write, email, whatever I'll just update you!" I cried into her shoulder as soon as I hugged her. Jess is also super tall and she had to bend down a lot to hug me.

"Umm Elise, you know I love you to death... but I also hate being hugged, so can you please get of me? Oh and good luck out there squirt." She said, but there was a playful manner to it. Just like Jessica. She ruffled my hair and motioned for me to go towards the plane door.

I smiled and let go and went to stand by Callie near the plane door. I nodded everyone a goodbye and waved as I walked onto the plane to my new life with Callie.

(A/N) Please review and such. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day. I wish you all the happiness upon you that this life can bestow, because you all are worth it!

-Sunshine