Welcome to my newest story! I'm a host hopper just like Kanako Kasugazaki! This time, obviously :), it's Kaoru's turn. I hope you enjoy the first chapter and more that is to come! Reviews will be appriciated :)

You're not even worth a chance to figure out who is who. We have better things to do than hang out with a complete moron.

Celeste woke up with a start. Looking around frantically, she heard laughter surrounding her. She looked up at the reason for her head aching and saw her furious teacher. Clutching the ruler so tightly that it was shaking, she just told the groggy girl to go home. Having no complaints, she silently stood up. She picked up her notebook and bag and left the room. Walking down the bright, isolated hallway, she wiped away a couple of stray tears. Cursing under her breath, she entered a restroom. She walked over to the second sink and put her items down on the shelf below the mirror. She then turned on the sink and splashed her face with cold water. She kept muttering to herself how she was sick of being haunted. She hasn't had that dream in over a year. She can't figure out why it suddenly resurfaced. After she finished and dried her face off, she looked in the mirror. Her shoulder length, wavy, red hair was a complete mess. Her green eyes showed obvious signs for lack of sleep. She ruffled her hair out of frustration, making it even messier. Picking her things back up, she left the bathroom. As she made her way out of the large building, she kept her eyes on her feet. She didn't want to interact with bothersome girls. She groaned in annoyance right when she made it outside. The courtyard was never quiet. There were always mobs obsessing over the most ridiculous things. As quickly as she could, she pulled out her music player and put the headphones on. She raised the volume all the way so she could drown out the foolishness. Right when the music began, she felt at peace. Closing her tired eyes, she allowed her mind to wander. When she felt that she could actually have a decent afternoon, she bumped harshly into another. She barely stopped herself from falling, but her ear buds did fall out.

"Watch where you're going you idiot," a voice hissed at her.

She opened her eyes so that she could glare at the direction of the voice. The glare didn't last more than a split second. Shock took over her when she saw a pair of twins looking up at her. The one she knocked over was looking up at her confused while the other who kneeled down looked at her with a glare. She just froze as she watched the angered one help the other up. The one she knocked over reached over to touch her shoulder and ask of she was alright. When his hand was halfway to her, she bolted off.

"That was odd," Kaoru said as he brushed himself off.

Hikaru held onto his face and looked him over. While doing so he asked concerned, "are you okay?"

Smiling he answered, "I'm okay."

"Lobelia is just full of strange girls, isn't it Takashi?" Honey asked as he looked up at his cousin who blocked the sun rays for him.

"Hmm," he grunted with a nod.

"Come on you guys! Hurry up or it'll be too late! We have to save Haruhi! Don't forget how close she was to kissing that woman last time," Tamaki shouted at them from across the courtyard, putting great emphasis on kissing.

The others agreed and caught up to him. Kaoru tailed behind however. He noticed an abandoned notebook and picked it up. In assuming it belonged to the girl who bull rushed him, he kept hold of it. He was curious of why a random student at a different school would freak out like she did.

When Celeste believed she had enough of a heart attack for one day, another one hit her when she was finally calming down. She dumped her entire school bag on the cold, black floor. Her notebook was nowhere to be seen. She grasped onto her hair tightly once she figured out what probably happened. She wanted to go back to school to find it, but she couldn't get the nerve to take one step towards the double doors.

"Shit!" she exclaimed.

She punched the ice as hard as she could with her right hand. She immediately regretted it and held her throbbing hand tightly. She brought her legs up to her chest and rested her head on her knees. Continuously, she muttered to herself how the day couldn't get any worse. And then she fell asleep.

The next day at Ouran Academy, there was something different about Kaoru. Everyone looked at him puzzled. Even Hikaru was confused. He wasn't wearing his jacket. Even though they had plenty of them at their manor, he wasn't wearing one today. He didn't explain to anyone why though, no matter how curious his schoolmates became. He didn't act any differently though. When people did ask him he just blew it off like it was nothing. Before the regular guests showed up, someone the hosts have come to accept came first.

"Bossa Nova!" the twins cheered as he approached him.

"Hey uh, Kaoru. Is this yours?" he asked as he held out a jacket.

Feeling a bit disappointed, Kaoru asked, "how'd you find it?"

"Apparently my sister was using it as a blanket."

"Whoa!" Honey exclaimed, joining the trio. "You have a sister?"

"Yeah."

"Celeste Kasanoda. She's the one who ran into Kaoru yesterday," explained Kyoya, eyes and pen not leaving his notebook.

"She was out cold the rest of the day." Kasanoda said. "I don't think she knew you tried to help her."

"Okay," Kaoru simply answered.

"Why did you Kaoru?" Tamaki asked, making the group even bigger.

"It isn't like you to help a girl you don't know," Haruhi added.

"You can call it curiosity. I had found her notebook and it had an address on it. I was just going to bring it back to her and ask her why she ran like she did. When I found her though she was sleeping right next to an ice rink. I couldn't get her to wake up and so I gave her my jacket. I was hoping that she would find me to return it and I could get an explan-," Kaoru tried to explain before he was cut off.

"Geesh Ritsu, here you are. I've been looking all over for you. We have to go h-"

Celeste froze once her brother turned to the side to look at her. Her eyes were locked on the twins that had just been hidden from her view when her brother was facing them. Kaoru was looking at her completely confused while Hikaru was looking away. After a little bit of awkward silence, Kaoru stood up. By him doing that, she regained her focus. She grabbed onto her brother's arm and dragged him out of the room. Kaoru stood there more confused than ever. He looked back at his brother wanting to know what he was thinking. Hikaru didn't seem to care for her in the least and he couldn't figure out why. Before anymore questions arose, the guests arrived. Everything went smoothly like usual. When the club was over, an obvious air of bored filled the room. That's when the twins came up with the brilliant idea of following Haruhi home. Honey and Tamaki were up for it right away. No matter how much Haruhi refused, she realized that they would continue to persist. The sun was rapidly on its way setting for the day. With the beginning of winter upon them, they wanted to get to her place before it became too cold. Haruhi kept questioning to herself why she had to be the target of interest. Tamaki just glomped her, giving her a million and one reasons answers. The rest of the group stayed behind the two. As always, Mori and Kyoya tagged along. At the tail end of the group were the twins.

"What's wrong Hikaru?" Kaoru asked. "You're being quieter than usual."

"Hmm? Nothing," Hikaru answered.

"Hikaru..."

He knew that his brother was keeping something from him and he didn't like it. They never kept secrets before, why is now suddenly different? He was really tempted to get him to talk but something else caught his attention. Right across the street, he saw Celeste. Despite the cooling temperatures, she was wearing jean shorts and a white tank top. She was talking with a guy who towered over her, similar to how Mori is. Unlike Mori, this guy is a lot more muscular. Definitely not someone you don't want to mess with. He didn't seem to have any interest in whatever she was talking about.

"Masaru Yamamoto," Kyoya spoke up, startling the watchful boy. "Age nineteen."

"You know him Kyoya-sempai?" Kaoru asked, not taking his eyes off the two.

Adjusting his glasses he answered, "he's caused some trouble. My family's police force has caught him on different occasions. He's on parole now."

His eyes widened as he asked, "what did he do?"

"Let's just say his temper makes Hikaru look like a kitten."

"What is she doing with him then?"

"It seems like they're going to a club."

Even though he was very uncomfortable with the situation, Kaoru decided to just catch up to the rest of the group who kept walking. Even Hikaru didn't bother to notice his vanishing friends. Once they arrived at the destination, Haruhi bit her tongue and just decided to make dinner for seven hungry mouths. The quicker it's done, the quicker they're gone. In the middle of the meal, Kaoru's phone rang. Everyone was in the own conversation and so he didn't think it'd be rude to answer it right there.

"Hey Bossa Nova, what's up?" he answered.

"You haven't seen my sister have you?" Kasanoda asked, obviously winded.

"A little while ago, why?"

"Where?"

"At some club. Why? What's going on?"

"She had a fight with our mom about her boyfriend. She left with him after that. I couldn't find her anywhere. I'm scared something's going to happen to her."

He glanced up seeing that most everyone was watching him in concern. In knowing they'll be willing to help the worried brother he told him, "we'll see what we can do until you arrive."

"Really? Thanks, I owe you."

Kaoru ended the call and looked back at his friends. He explained the situation to them. After discussing for moment it was decided that Tamaki would stay back with Haruhi just in case something happens. He would have suggested Hikaru to stay back as well but he just didn't seem interested. Everyone else left, not wanting to waste time. The sky was now pitch-black. The only lights the group had to go on were the dim street lamps. Kaoru crossed his arms, regretting not taking his jacket from Kasanoda before he was dragged out. Hikaru wrapped his arm around his shoulders and stuck to his side like glue. Kaoru would have done the same for him but he was just too cold. He couldn't unknot his arms. Honey stayed on Mori's shoulders. He helped keep his head warm while he, thanks to his small stature, was able to be fully warm. Kyoya was perfectly fine. He didn't show any sign he was cold at all. As they walked, they discussed what they were going to do. Since they were the oldest and strongest if things didn't work out too well, the cousins would go inside. The rest would wait outside, knowing they were too young to enter. Because of that, Kyoya went ahead and called a car so that there would at least be warm while waiting. By the time they reached the club, the twins were simply shivering. Even Kyoya had crossed his arms. The car he called for was already waiting for them. The brothers jumped in it, really wanting to warm up. Relief filled them when they felt the heat on full blast inside. They still leaned against each other though. Not a word was traded between them. Hikaru just watched Kaoru as Kaoru watched outside. After a few moments, Mori exited the club with a limp body in his arm. Kaoru's eyes widened and he just jumped out of the vehicle. Mori handed the body to him and he went right back inside. Along with Kyoya, Kaoru went back inside the car. While the upperclassman was busy on the phone calling backup, the younger twin examined the unconscious girl. What stood out to him the most was her nose. It was obviously broken nose. It was already turning purple. When he was able to find a tissue, he used it to wipe away the blood on her upper lip. After that he just kept it against her nose. Before he could examine further, the car door opened. The three boys looked over seeing Celeste's brother. His eyes widened when he saw her and quickly took her from Kaoru.

While examining her himself he told them, "thanks."

"Happy to help," Kaoru responded. "Make sure you thank Honey-sempai and Mori-sempai."

"I couldn't stop thanking them. That bastard Masaru is going back to jail thanks to them."

"What does she see in him?"

"I'll tell you later. I stay out here any longer and she'll end up getting sick."

As the siblings left, the cousins entered. Mori sat on the right of Kyoya while Honey on the left. The two looked like they just went through a duel. Honey explained how Masaru put up a fight while having lackeys to back him up. Kaoru rubbed his forehead with a sigh, wishing he knew what the hell was going on. He looked over at his brother to see what he was thinking about. Hikaru looked like he was on the verge of a temper. No matter how much he tried to get an answer though, Kaoru just got another problem to figure out.