Chapter 1 – Distantly Apprehensive
"Okay , I can do this …" I muttered to myself as I took a deep breath and looked at the mini trampoline and balance beam in front of me . My heart began to beat faster has I heard the audience around me chatter about my performance . Light focused on me made me nervous , but I closed my eyes and turned around . I looked at my trainer and he nodded his head .
"Focus now . This is the final move ." I barely heard him . I nodded my head and I looked to the side to see my boyfriend . He promised to be here today but I had no time to look for him at first . I heard a whistle and I followed the sound and it came upon him . My eyes widened as I saw him with another girl . It wasn't his sister , but it was a snobby girl who always got everything she wanted . He smirked at me and licked her cheek . I was devastated at the scene before me and I started to loss concentration .
"I can do this . I can do this ." I repeatedly muttered to myself as I shut my eyes tightly trying to get the image off my mind . I took a deep breath once more and jumped up and landing on the small trampoline . Once I bounced off , I decided to have one more look at my boyfriend . However , once I did , my eyes widened to see that he was kissing her . I was out of concentration that instead of landing on the balance beam and jumping off it , I went to the side and my leg hit it the beam . After that , I hit the floor and I captured the sound of everyone gasping . I cried out in pain as I grasped my leg above from where it hurt . People started coming towards me and when they touched my leg I smacked their hands away and shouted loudly .
"Call the ambulance ! Call the ambulance !" A judge shouted . I was still crying in pain but the tears falling weren't only because I knew that my leg was broken , but it was because I was too naïve to think that my boyfriend actually loved me .
No one loved me .
No one cared about me .
No one saved me .
"This is the cafeteria ." Haruhi stated as she faced me but brought her arm back towards the cafeteria . I looked at it curiously and in awe . Haruhi then tugged my arm and I started following her again . I looked down as I didn't want to look at the girls and boys but then I bumped onto her . She sighed and faced me . "Lastly , this is the Library ." I peeked through the door and saw how big it was . "Do you need help getting to your class ?" I shook my head and then stared at her .
"Haruhi , why are you dressed up as a boy ?" I tilted my head but looked at her calmly . She slouched and sighed shaking her head . I waited for her to answer .
"Trust me , you don't want to know ." She muttered looking to the side . I tilted my head the other way and looked at her confused . "Is there anything else you need ?" I looked down and she placed a hand on my shoulder . "Don't worry . This school won't be like your old on ."
"I want to believe that , but my step-sister …" I muttered looking to the side . Haruhi made a noise noting that she forgot and flinched . She hesitantly patted my shoulder and sighed .
"Don't worry about her . I have your back . We've had each others back since we were little even when you moved ." She stated with a smile . I looked at her a little sadly and she nodded her head . I hugged her and the bell rang . "Well , there goes the bell . We should go so we won't be late ." I nodded my head and we went our separate ways . I silently started up the stairs to my class . I ignored everyone else as they went to their own class as well .
"Mmm , I think this is it ." I muttered to myself as I looked at the class door in front of me . I sighed looking down and I slid the door and walked in . The class became quiet and I was getting nervous but I hid the emotion .
"Class , please be nice to her . Shes the new transfer student ." The male teacher stated as I stood next to him . I continued to look down and then I felt him place a hand on my shoulder . I looked up at him and we was smiling at me . "Would you please introduce yourself ?" He continued to smile at me but I shook my head and he frowned . At that , I started for the empty seat that was by the window at the back . Everyone started whispering but I ignored it . I looked in front of me and I saw the back of a male with blond hair . He turned around and my eyes widened . He had a very nice shade of blue and he was smiling at me .
"Welcome , beautiful one . What is your name ?" He asked with a smile and grabbing my head to kiss it . I looked at him shocked and then I used my other hand to grip my chest . "Is something wrong ?" I shook my head and took my hand back instantly .
"That was rather uncalled for , don't you think King ?" I heard a dark but calming voice . I looked to my side and I saw another male with black hair and glasses . He was holding a board and used his other hands to move his glasses up . He smirked at me . "Please forgive him for making an unnecessary movement ." I looked at him a little shocked and nodded my head slowly .
"Why are you so mean to me !" The male with blond hair cried out with tears running down his eyes . I tilted my head and the other male moved his head down so there was a glare on his glasses . He then faced me and bowed politely while sitting down .
"Please , would you see the both of us after school ?" He said looking up at me . He then sat up straight and waited for me to reply . I slowly nodded my head and they both smiled at me . "Please see us at the Third Music Room ." I nodded my head once more and we paid attention to the rest of class .
"Carry my books or I'll tell mom !" Haruka shouted at me . She slammed the books onto my arm and started walking away . I followed silently up the stairs until she stopped in front of a door . I looked up at the sign and it said the Third Music Room . It was the same room I was suppose to meet those two boys in class earlier after school .
"Haruka ? What are we doing here ?" I asked under my breath . She turned around with her hands on her hips and rolled her eyes . I tilted me head and she stared at me with narrowed eyes . She then flicked her hair back and turned back around to face the door .
"I swear , if you do anything to embarrass me while we are here , I will hurt you ." She stated as soon as she held the door knob . I gulped slightly and when she opened it , there was a bright light . Soon I heard my sister scream , so I dropped the books and ran right in worried that something happened . Once I was in , I noticed that there were a bunch of girls in the room . They were all separated however with gentlemen aiding their needs . My eyes widened at the sight knowing these were the popular men I heard about .
"Oh no …" I heard a voice . I looked to the side and saw Haruhi . She was surprised that I was there and I was surprised too . I opened my mouth but nothing came out . Then I looked past her and I saw the two males from class also surrounded by a lot of girls . All of a sudden , I started shaking and I grabbed my chest . Haruhi ran up to me and started backing up to get out the room without any of the girls noticing .
"Haruhi , what are you doing ?" I heard two different but identical voices . I was still grabbing my chest but I looked up to see identical twins . Haruhi then went in front of me . "Who is that ?"
"Don't worry about her . Tell Tamaki that if he needs me , I'll be outside ." Haruhi said as she grabbed me and started walking out . She picked up the books that were on the floor and started dragging me outside . Once we reached outside , we stopped at a water fountain and I drank a pill . "How are you feeling ?"
"Haruhi … Why didn't you tell me that you were .. popular ?" I asked without looking at her . She didn't say anything but I heard her sit down . "I don't want to be near you anymore ." I heard her gasp lightly and I took another sip of water .
"Don't say that . We've been together since we were little . There was never a day when we didn't help each other because we would talk on the phone when you left ." Haruhi stated sounding desperate . I turned around and looked at her . Her eyes widened and I whipped my eyes . "Don't cry …"
"You don't know how much I've been through last year and part of this year , Haruhi ." I stated looking down . It was silent again except for the noise of the water still running . "And it was all because I was friends with the most popular boys in school !" I looked at her with wet eyes but they showed sadness . Haruhi looked sad as well but she still didn't say anything .
"Do you just want to waste all those years we've been together ?" Haruhi suddenly said . I looked at her with wide eyes and she was looking at me calmly but I knew she was saying that so we won't lose each other . "Give these guys a chance ."
"Haruhi !" Those twins shouted as they suddenly appeared behind me and jumped on her . My eyes widened and turned around to see about four males including the ones from class . I blushed with slight anger and turned around . "Youre still with her . Who is she ?"
"That is very curious . Youre that new transfer student and you never stated your name ." The male with black hair and glasses said as he held up a board like he was searching through it . He then moved his glasses up and smirked .
"Guys , I think you should just leave her alone . Shes not in the mood right now ." Haruhi said as she walked up to me and placed a hand on my shoulder . She then leaned forward to my ear . "Give them a chance ." I shut my eyes and turned around .
"My name …" I muttered looking to the side . I grabbed my chest again even though it wasn't hurting and sighed . "My name is Loretta . Loretta Lombardi . I am half Japanese and half Italian . However I was raised in America with my father while my step mother and step sister moved to Japan . It's a pleasure to meet … you ." I looked to the side with a slight blush and held my arm . Suddenly , the blond haired male from my class walked up to me and bowed in great manner .
"My name is Suou Tamaki . I am half Japanese and half French . My father is the chairman of this prestigious school and I am the founder and president of the Host Club . Im considered the Prince Type ." He stated as he was still in a bowing position . My eyes widened as I came to find out that his father was the chairmen but I blushed angrily to know he started this host club and became popular . As Tamaki stood up straight , the black haired male from my class walked up next to him . He then slightly bowed and stood up looking at me .
"My name is Ootori Kyoya and I am the vice-president of the Host Club . Im considered the Cool Type ." He explained moving his glasses up and smiling a bit . I looked at him confused but then Haruhi leaned towards me and whispered something in my ear . My eyes widened as I shivered lightly and smiled at Kyoya nervously . Suddenly , the twins went in front of Kyoya and they wrapped their arms around each others shoulder . I stepped back stunned by their sudden appearance .
"We are the Hitachiin brothers ." They both said in monotone fusion . I still had a stunned look while they gave me a straight face . One twin moved forward from the other .
"Im Hitachiin Kaoru ." One stated as he appeared to have a light higher pitched voice . I rose an eyebrow and tilted my head . Then the other twin moved forward .
"Im Hitachiin Hikaru ." He stated with a more slightly lower pitched voice . I looked at them a bit more alert and tilted my head the other way .
"We gather customers showing them our 'brotherly love." They both said as my eyes widened when they held each other very closely . However , they snapped their heads towards me and went behind me . One grabbed my hand placing his lips against it and the other grabbed a lock of my long black hair and smelling it . They then smirked at me . "We are considered the Little Devil Type ." Because they were so close to me and messing with my feelings , I closed my eyes tightly and pushed them out and walking back . They all looked at me stunned . However , I felt a tug on my arm and I looked down .
"Ne , ne . My name is Haninozuka Mitsukuni , but you can call me Hunny . I love eating all kinds of sweets and this is my bunny , Usa !" He stated with a smile the whole entire time . My eyes widened at how adorable and young looking he was . "Im considered the Loli-shota Type ." I blushed and looked to the side because he was quite adorable . Suddenly , the light was blocked so I turned around and looked up with wide eyes to see a tall man . Mitsukuni then climbed up him and pointed down at him .
"This is Morinozuka Takashi, but you can call him Mori . He doesn't speak much , but we are always together . He's considered the Wild Type , but don't worry , he's not really wild ." Mitsukuni explained . I continued to stare at him and he bowed slightly as well . Haruhi then leaned towards me again and whispered something in my ear . My eyes widened and I backed up a bit and smiled nervously again .
"Um … well it's a pleasure to meet you all . However , I highly suggest we never talk like this again ." I stated looking to the side and blushing . It was quiet again except for a sudden wind blowing .
"Ugh . Where is my sister ! Loretta !" I heard my sisters voice . My eyes widened and I turned around and took the books . "Loretta , where are you !" I bowed slightly .
"Im sorry , but I must go now ." I then looked to the side and closed my eyes in shame . "Bye … Haruhi ."
That is for this chapter . I hope it was to your liking ; however , I am sorry if it was not . Review with positive or negative comments . Thank you . Byes . 3