DISCLAIMER I DO NOT OWN OURAN IN ANYWAY, SHAPE OR FORM
Dedicated to LindzM89 as one of my six thank you stories
Lindsey Shaji sighed as she was driven in her new limo through the crowded streets of Japan towards whatever school it was that her uncle was insisting on her attending. Her two cousins were sitting on the opposite side of the limo, looking out the window and doing their best to ignore her.
"How much longer until we get there?" Lindsey asked, mostly as an attempt to end the awkward silence in the limo.
"Oh god, she's talking again," muttered her cousin Taichi who was the same age as her.
"Just be quiet patient," ordered the other cousin Ichiro, who was a year older than Lindsey and Taichi. Both boys returned to ignoring her and looking out the window.
"Okay, sorry," said Lindsey.
"Be quiet I said," Ichiro ordered again. Lindsey ducked her head as if attempting to hide it in a shell like a turtle.
"Stupid halfer," she overheard Taichi mutter.
That was how her life had been going ever since she moved to Japan with her mother to stay with her uncle and his family. For it was true she was a halfer. Her father was Japanese and her mother was American. The two had met and fell in love when her father had come to America to represent his family's business back when her mother as a lonely just out of college secretary for some Wallstreet stock then the two of them had lived a long happy life in America, with her father defying his family with the refusal to come home.
Then, unfortunetly her father passed away not long ago. When that happened, his brother, Lindsey's uncle, surprised both her and her mother by inviting the two of them to move back to Japan with the promise that he'd help look after and supprot the two of them. Her mother felt that it might be a good idea to at least make peace with her father's family so the two of them accept his offer
However the minute they got there, they were met with a cold reception by her uncle's wife and his two sons. They made it perfectly clear they weren't too thrilled with the notion of the two of them being here. Of course at least they were honest about it. Not too long after moving, Lindsey started to get a hunch that her uncle was actually after something else besides making peace within the family.
When Lindsey's father died, he left everything he own, including the stocks, and bonds that were worth millions all to her. Basically setting Lindsey up for life. When Lindsey came to Japan, her uncle immediately started asking her question about her father's business actions and the stalks and bonds he left. He was constantly looking into it, asking her and her other questions about it and on occasion talking to Lindsey about signing over some of them over to him for protection. The more he went on about it, the more it started to feel that her uncle was more interested in her inheritance then helping her and her mother out. Oh how she wished she and mother had stayed in America instead of coming here. She was really starting to miss her old home.
"We're here," Lindsey suddenly heard Ichiro suddenly said. Lindsey jumped and looked out of the window closest to her to examine her new school. It was big and pink. It looked amazing in all honesty. Under any other circumstances she'd be kind of excited to be attending school. However being here now sort of felt more like her uncle's trickery for some reason.
She was startled to hear the sound of a car door opening and realized her cousins were getting out of the car without her. She quickly followed suit and came out of the other door. As she came around the other side, she saw the two of them moving on without her. "Hey guys, where do I go first?" she tried calling out after them. Both Ichiro and Taichi continued to ignore her and moved onward towards the school. "Guys, guys I don't know where to go!" Lindsey tried to call out again.
"You'll figure it out," was all Ichiro would reply as the two disappeared into the school.
"But guys," Lindsey tried to protest as she ran up the stares as fast as she could. As she did, she accidentally slipped and started to fall down the stares. "Whoa!" she screamed as she started to fall. Suddenly out of nowhere, she felt a pair of hand come up around her and catch her.
"Huh?" said Lindsey looking up to see who her saver was. Above her stood a tall muscular man with black hair and a serious look. "Whoa," Lindsey muttered softly. The look of the man almost took her breath away.
"Are you okay?" he asked in a deep baritone voice.
"Uh yes, thank you," said Lindsey sheepishly. The big boy helped her back to her feet. Lindsey tried to get a better look at her hero. "Uh," she sputtered, "I'm kind of new here. I don't supposed you know where I'm supposed to go by chance?"
"Sure," said the boy bluntly as he opened the door for her and motioned for her to enter.
"Thank you," said Lindsey as she walked in. The two walked on in silence at first. "Um, my name is Lindsey Shaji. What's your name?" she asked after a short while.
"Takashi Morinozuka, but everyone calls me Mori," said the boy right as they came to two big doors that Mori opened for him.
"Thank you," said Lindsey again as she walked into a big office.
"Can I help you?" asked a lady at front desk.
"Um I'm Lindsey Shaji, this is my first day," Lindsey said timidly.
"Oh yes, your uncle already took care of your enrollment," said the lady. She pulled out a few sheets of paper and handed them to her. "The top one's your class schedule."
"Thank you," said Lindsey.
"Welcome to Ouran Academy," said the secretary with a bright smile.
Lindsey nodded before heading out looking over her schedule. "I don't know of I can find out where some of these places are," she said out loud. Suddenly she felt Mori take the schedule out of her hand and look it over himself. He nodded at her and started to lead her down the hallway. Lindsey followed without saying much until they came to a classroom that read 2-A. "This is the place?" Lindsey asked.
"Yeah," Mori replied.
"Well thank you for all your help, Mori," Lindsey said.
"Sure," Mori said before walking off.
"Uh Mori," Lindsey called out after him before he could get too far. Mori stopped and looked back at her. "Will I see you again sometime?"
"Sure, you can come to my host club," Mori said.
"Host club?" said Lindsey.
"Oh my dear lady, you haven't heard of the Famous Ouran Host Club?" another boy asked suddenly coming up behind her. Lindsey jumped and turn to see a new boy with blond hair standing behind her.
"Well, I'm new here," she tried to explain.
"Oh a new flower has sprung in the garden known as Ouran," said the boy, "Welcome our precious happy garden sweet flower. May your presences make our garden even more grand."
"Um, thank you?" Lindsey said.
So Mori, who's you're new friend?" the boy asked.
"Lindsey Shoji," said Mori. For some reason Mori said that a bit deeper and his eyes almost looked narrow as he observed the boy with Lindsey.
"Well Lindsey Shoji, welcome to Ouran Academy. My name is Tamaki Suoh, the founder and king of the Ouran High School Host Club," said Tamaki.
"Oh hello," said Lindsey.
"I hope you will grace us with your presence at the club today after school," said Tamaki.
"Well I guess I can try," said Lindsey, "Where is it?"
"On the third floor, in the east wing of the building in the abandon Music room," another boy with black hair and glasses said coming up behind Tamaki, "If you need a map I can provide one for you."
"Oh thank you," Lindsey said, "Mr. Uh...,"
"Kyoya Ohtori Madam," said Kyoya, "Welcome to Ouran High Miss Shoji. There's been a lot of talk about you, mostly negative through your cousins."
"Yeah I could see that," said Lindsey.
"Never the less, you are more than welcome to our club today," Tamaki said suddenly putting his arm around her. He titled her chin upwards towards him. "We look forward to having you there my rare flower."
At that Mori suddenly came up and pushed Tamaki away. "Mori?" Tamaki said in surprise.
"You shouldn't overwhelm her so fast," Mori said.
"Huh?" said Tamaki sounding confused, "Mori this isn't like you." Mori just continued to glare at him with a no-nonsense look, hinting he was very serious about him not wanting Tamaki to touch Lindsey again.
"Uh Moir, why don't you just head to your class and we'll talk later alright?" Kyoya suggested.
"Sure," Mori said. He cast a glance at Lindsey before he left fully.
"Bye Mori, I hope to see you later," Lindsey said as he walked off.
Mori paused for a moment at hearing Lindsey's voice "Yeah, me too," he said at last.
"Wow, I've never known Mori to behave like that except around Hunny," said Tamaki.
"Uh who?" Lindsey asked. For some reason the name Hunny sounded like a girl's name and that made her feel nervous.
"Mitskuni Huninozuka, or Hunny as he called. He's Mori' cousin and a member of the host club as well. You'll meet him I'm sure," Kyoya explained.
"Oh okay," said Lindsey. The fact that this Hunny person was a guy made her feel a lot better.
Through out the rest of the day, Lindsey seemed to have no problem with her new school or most of her classmates. Most seemed to be really nice and helpful, especially Tamaki and Kyoya who seemed to have appointed themselves as her guides and helpers. If she needed any kind of help, they were there for her. It sure was making her feel a lot better than she had been feeling before.
By the time school was let out for the day, Lindsey was feeling the happiest she had since moving to Japan.
"Shall we see you in the club room Miss Shoji?" Kyoya asked as the three headed out.
"Oh yes, you can count on it," said Lindsey
"Good, you can take your time if you wish coming. We have to set up after all," said Kyoya.
"Sure of course," said Lindsey as she watched the two men head off. She was feeling really excited to see Mori again after all of this.
"There you are," she suddenly heard Ichiro called out. She turned and saw him and Taichi coming her way. "Come on we want to go home."
"Uh I'm not ready to go home," said Lindsey.
"Well get ready so we can go!" Ichiro ordered.
"Well no," Lindsey said.
"What?" said both her cousins.
"I said no, I'm not going home with you," said Lindsey. "I want to stay here and...,"
"And what, infect this place with all your halfer germs?" Taichi said.
"No I want to go see the host club," said Lindsey.
"The host club?" said both her cousins.
"No way are you going there!" said Ichiro.
"Why not?" Lindsey asked. "I don't have to go home with you, which I'm sure you'll like and I can have some fun for once."
"You're not going, come on!" Ichiro said.
"But I don't want to!" Lindsey maintained.
"Either you come home with us now or you're walking home!" Ichiro threatened.
"Well fine, I guess I'm walking home," said Lindsey, "I'll see you at home."
"Hey!" Ichiro shouted as he suddenly grabbed her arm suddenly, "Don't you think you can talk that way to us and walk away like that...,"
Suddenly another hand grabbed Ichiro's arm. All three turn to see it was Mori.
"Let her go," he ordered calmly but seriously.
"Okay, okay fine, I'm letting go," Ichiro said releasing Lindsey's arm.
"Have fun walking home," Taichi made sure to call out as he and his brother left.
"Thank you Mori," Lindsey said.
"Sure" said Mori, "Are you coming to the club?"
"Yes I was," said Lindsey. The two walked on together, not saying much but both managed to have a smile on their faces.
Soon they arrived at the music room like Kyoya had said and Mori opened the door for her.
"You're quite the gentleman Mori," Lindsey said blushing. Mori smiled back at her and looked like he was about to say something when suddenly...,
"Lin-Chan!"
"Ah," Lindsey managed to scream right before she saw what looked like a small child land in her arms. He smiled at her giggling.
"Are you Lin-Chan?" he asked.
"Uh I guess, who are you?" Lindsey asked.
"Oh you can call me Hunny!" said boy.
"What?" said Lindsey nearly dropping him, "You're Hunny, Mori's cousin and member of the host club?"
"That's right!" said Hunny giggling again, "Takashi told me so much about you, I couldn't wait to meet you!"
"Mori talked?" asked tow voices at once. Lindsey looked past Hunny to see two red haired boys heading her way.
"Hey come on guys be nice," said another boy with brown hair walking past with a tray with a full tea set on it. At least he was dressed as boy. For some reason Lindsey was on the impression that he was actually a girl.
"Oh we'er not being that mean," said the twins.
"Actually Hikaru and Kaoru, Haruhi's right, don't be so cruel," said Kyoya, "The girl is new here after all. We want her to feel welcome."
"Righit, sorry," said both twins.
'Is that the only way those two talk or something?" Lindsey thought.
"Come on Lin-Chan , you can sit at mine and Takaishi's place so you can sit next to him!" Hunny said tugging at her hand and pulling her towards a set of love seats.
"Oh sure," Lindsey said as she and Moir followed Hunny. Mori made a very big effort in making sure he got the place next to her. He barley made an effort in moving away from her. When other girls came to sit with them, Mori only acknowledged them when they asked him a direct question. Most of the time Hunny seemed to be taking up their attention anyway so it didn't really matter anyway.
Lindsey was having a great time just sitting next to Mori as time kept moving onward. All too soon club hours were done and all the girls were starting to head home.
"Did you have a good time Miss Shoji?" Haruhi asked as he cleaned up the mess Hunny had more or less made with all the cakes and sweets he had been eating.
"Oh yes, very much. I almost hate to go home," said Lindsey. She cast her eyes down as she said that since she really didn't want to go home. She felt Mori's hand on her shoulder.
"You okay?" he asked.
"Yeah I'm fine, I should start walking home," said Lindsey.
"You're walking home?" Hikaru asked.
"Why not just call for your car?" asked Kaoru.
"Well, I don't think my family will send me out one," said Lindsey, "I should get going!" She tried to hurry to the door but was stopped by something big and heavy landing on her back. She turned her head and happened to see Hunny had landed on it.
"There's no need to walk home Lin-Chan, Takahis can take you home," he said.
"Sure," Mori said without hesitation. He even opened the door again for her. Lindsey blushed a little more before heading out with him. Mori was definitely making her feel a whole lot better.
"Uh was it just me or did it seem like Lindsey wasn't too eager to go home?" Haruhi asked once Mori and Lindsey were gone.
"It could be because she wasn't," said Kyoya looking over his laptop, "Up until now Miss Shoji lived in America, New York to be accurate, with her mother and father. However her father recently passed away and her uncle invited her and her mother to move to Japan to help look after them. It should be noted however that her father's side of the family weren't too happy with his marriage choice and so far her aunt and her two cousins haven't been the most welcoming to the two women."
"Oh really, I feel sorry for her," said Haruhi.
"Well good thing she met Takashi then huh?" said Hunny, "Didn't you see how happy the two of them seemed together?"
"Yes that's true, love is a really special thing huh?" Tamaki asked with a confident smile.