Hello everyone! ichi here! :D I'd like to apologizing for not updating If You Say Stay soon, but one) I had serious pain on my entire back and chest to the point where it to move for 4 days then I got sick, and two) I've had this idea stuck in my head for a while and it won't go away. x3 Also, I'm not liking where IYSS is going right now with the few chapters I've written and I might re-do it...

Anyway, here is another story to tide you guys (and myself) over until I feel comfortable with IYSS. :) Enjoy! Oh! And by the way, this takes one week before the start of the anime. :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran Host Club at all, now matter how much I wish I do. :( That's why us fans created fanfiction. :) Constructive criticism welcomed and all flames will be used to warm up my fireplace because of the freezing cold. -shivers-

A/N: I edited the chapter for mistakes. :) Now it makes more sense. xD

Holding Out For A Hero

Chapter 1: Welcome Home

One thing about airports is that they are always crowded. Being in such a crowded place, one had to have patience...a lot of patience. This was not the case for the young man waiting at one of the terminal gates unfortunately.

The young man was around the age of sixteen, standing at 5'11" with milky white skin and black hair with a few strands hanging in front of his dark brown (at times, grey looking) eyes that usually were hidden behind slim glasses. He wore an untucked white button up shirt, black slacks, and black shoes. Besides the rather expensive looking watch on his slim wrist (which he seemed to glance at, sigh heavily, and repeat the process), one could tell by the hidden smugness that seemed to radiate from him that he was from a rich family. Or it could have just been the 'I'll-ruin-your-life-and-get-away-with-it-too' hidden attitude that they could unconsciously sense.

His name is Kyouya Ootori and he was losing his patience...quickly. And anyone who knows the boy would rather jump off the highest building than deal with an angered Kyouya Ootori.

He gave a frustrated sigh as he looked at his watch for what seemed like the hundredth time, before glancing up once again and noticing that people were exiting the terminal before him. Finally, he thought as calculating eyes searched for his long awaited guest...until he felt a weight pressed against his back and a pair of hands covering his eyes.

"Guess who?" teased a soft and feminine voice.

Kyouya smirked. "Hello Kazumi." The hands dropped in response as Kyouya turned around. "Still wearing disguises I see."

"Of course," Kazumi grinned. The young woman standing before Kyouya was a few inches shorter than him, 5'9" with tanned skin and a slim body that most girls would die for. Her eyes were hidden behind stylish black sunglasses, though Kyouya knew they had the same color of eyes. Long black hair was hidden underneath a black ball cap, the words Bite Me~ written in red on the front. The rest of her attire consisted of a slightly baggy green hoodie, black pants that had a single yellow stripe going down the legs, a chain wallet, and black boots. Sitting next to her feet was a light blue backpack that was filled with random pins and sharpie drawings. This was Kazumi Aritama, whom Kyouya has known since they were children.

"Better than what I'm usually seen in right Kyo Kyo?" Kazumi spun around to prove her point, gaining a few odd stares which went ignored.

"And still acting childish as well, I see," he replied as he pushed up his glasses, the light reflecting off of them.

Kazumi pouted. "That's not true Kyo~." Kyouya could just picture the puppy dogs eyes that were hidden from view.

"You're doing it now, thus proving my point." Kyouya started to walk away from her. Kazumi quickly grabbed her backpack and caught up with him. "I still find it hard to believe that you're older than me."

"Doesn't everyone else think that as well?" She smirked. "Oh! Sorry for having you wait for so long Kyo. Flight got delayed. I'm guessing you had a splendid time waiting."

An eyebrow twitched slightly, but the calm facade that Kyouya sported was otherwise undisturbed. "Quite."

Once she entered the limo that was waiting for them and the door was shut behind Kyouya, Kazumi pulled off her sunglasses and hat, straight black hair falling an inch past her shoulders as dark brown eyes scanned the interior. "Hmm...It's been awhile since I've sat in a limo," she mused, before turning her gaze to the handsome teen before her. Kyo must be popular with the girls at school.

If only she knew...

A comfortable silence settled between them with the only sound being the sound of Kyouya's pen writing in a black notebook (A Death Note perhaps? was the thought that flew through the girl's mind) before Kazumi broke it. "So Kyouya...you wouldn't happen to be the one to suggest that I come here would you?"

"I have no idea what you mean Kazu-chan."

She smiled. "Silly me," she replied as her gaze went to the window.

"Oh and Kazumi..." The sounds of writing stopped making her turn her gaze to him. "Welcome home cousin."

Haha! :D Didn't see that coming huh? But yes. Kazumi is Kyouya's older cousin. Why? Because I said so. I probably lead you on to believe that they were a couple or something huh? xD Good then.

As for the reason why Kazu is there, it will be explained in due time. As well as why she acts the way she does, dresses in disguises, and whatnot. :)

So until then...review! If you want too anyway. x3