Hi everyone! Wow, what a journey of stories we've had together. I haven't written anything since 2014, due to well...life. Being a full on adult isn't a walk in the park! Haha, but anyway, I've been on a Ouran kick and had the idea for this story plotting in my head for a long time. Let's put the wheels in motion!
Summary: Haruhi has just begun her time at Ouran High School with her full scholarship, not only for her IQ but for her excellence in ballet. With a career-changing role on the line, how will she juggle her life as the first female host as well?
Let's get started!
Haruhi Fujioka stared at the academy with wide eyes. She had been here for a few tours before the start of the year, but that felt like so long ago. How was she going to navigate such a spectacle of a building?
Taking a deep breath, she walked up through the front doors of Ouran, studying her map while looking around the different rooms. Thankfully, there was a directory at the doors, most likely for various visitors to help. She wasn't going to complain, the help was much needed.
Finally finding her way, she sat at an unoccupied desk towards the back of her first class. Haruhi wasn't about to draw attention to herself on the first day. Being early, she pulled out her planner and began to schedule the rest of her week.
'Okay, so class until 2. Go home, study for an hour. Then we'll stretch with some contemporary and then spring into some pointe. Hopefully be home by 8, study some more. Gotta find room to eat...' Haruhi started writing quickly, her thoughts keeping at the same pace. She didn't notice the flood of students begin to fill the room.
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"Hikaru, who's that girl?" The younger of the twins pointed at Haruhi, who was still writing away. The eldest peered up, seeing the new girl. She had long, brown hair, flowing down her back. Her figure was incredibly thin, but not in a muscular way. She was fit, and probably exercised a lot. Honestly, she had the shape of a boy. If her hair was shorter, he would've mistaken her for one.
"Wanna play a game?" Hikaru smirked, looking at his twin, Karou. He returned the look with a devilish grin.
They walked up to Haruhi, and it wasn't until Karou's hand came down on her desk that she looked up, completely surprised.
"Um, hello." Haruhi stared up at the twins. They were shockingly similar, both with red hair and lean body types. And was that...a hint of evil?
"Hi new girl, we're the Hitachiin brothers. Wanna guess which twin is which?" Haruhi glanced back and forth between them. Is this a joke?
"All you have to do is decide which one is Hikaru and which is Karou!" Karou smirked. Haruhi chuckled in response. "I don't even know who you are, but you expect me to play your silly game?"
"Well yeah, everyone plays our games," Hikaru responded. Haruhi sighed. "In that case, if I have to guess, you're Hikaru, and you're Karou." She pointed to each twin, and was correct. They were taken back. Even for guessing, she was right. Judging by their lack of speech, Harahi assumed she was correct. She smiled.
"I'm Haruhi Fujioka. It's nice to meet your acquaintances."
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Class had started and Haruhi paid close attention. She wanted to prove her worth with the scholarship, and was determined to graduate above everyone else. She wrote feverishly in her notes, keeping track of everything the professor said. However, she could feel the stares of the twins coming from the other side of the room. She did her best to ignore them.
"How is she so smart?" Hikaru whispered. Karou shrugged in response. Hikaru kept his gaze on Haruhi, watching her write, then glance at the teacher, and then write some more. He took the time to study her appearance further. She wore the Ouran uniform, but didn't show any sign of class or richness. Her carrying case wasn't designer. Haruhi practically screamed 'commoner'.
"Maybe she's the scholarship student." Karou's comment interrupted Hikaru's thoughts. He was probably right though. If she was a commoner, the only way she would've gained acceptance to Ouran would be scholarship.
Suddenly, the bell began to ring as class was finishing up. Haruhi jotted down the homework in her planner and began to pack up her things. She pulled her schedule from her case to see where she needed to go next. Hikaru abruptly stood up and walked to her desk, pulling the schedule from her grasp.
"Hey! What are you doing?" Haruhi said, reaching to get her paper back. Hikaru lazily reached it out to her, which she snatched quickly to put away. "Room 207," Hikaru stated. "Karou and I can take you to your classes until you know the way." Karou tilted his head in surprise, confused as to why Hikaru offered help to the new girl. But he said nothing.
Haruhi's frown was replaced with a small smile. "I could actually use the help, thank."
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"So Haruhi, you must be the scholarship student. Academics?" Karou propped her with questions. She tried to fly under the radar, but with the twins, she could feel all eyes on her. She wanted to crawl in a hole.
"Academics, yes. But also because of dance. I'm a ballet student."
Hikaru raised an eyebrow. "Ouran doesn't have a ballet program. Why did you choose here?"
"I wanted to attend a school that showed a lot of respect to future companies."
"Like businesses?"
Haruhi shook her head. "Companies are groups of dancers that travel and perform. Those are the true ballerinas. My career goal is to become a lead ballerina for a prestigious company." Karou nodded, impressed by her goals. Hikaru didn't say anything, but he did think that dancing was the reason behind her slim figure.
"So here's your next class," Karou said, approaching room 207. "Hikaru and I are just across the hall. We'll meet you after." Haruhi smiled, thanking them for their kindness, before getting ready for the next lesson.
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"I think we should introduce her to the guys." Hikaru almost choked on his own saliva and stifled a cough. "Are you serious?" he hissed in response.
"Hikaru she needs to make friends, and she'll cling to us otherwise. If we can help her, she won't constantly annoy us." Hikaru wanted to form a rebuttal but couldn't think of one.
"Fine." That was all the comment he could make.
Soon enough, the end of the class came, signifying the end of the day. The twins left their room and waited for Haruhi to join them. A few moments later, she skipped over. "So, where should we meet tomorrow so you can show me to class?"
"Haruhi we actually wanted to introduce you to a few people first, if you have time," Karou said. Haruhi frowned. "Well I have to get home so I can change and study before balle-" She couldn't even finish her sentence before the brothers sped her off against her will.
"H-Hey! Guys I really don't have time to meet anyone right now!" Haruhi tried to stop the boys from taking her through the halls, but they ignored her. A few minutes later, they reached their destination.
"Here we are!" The twins said in unison. Haruhi viewed her surroundings, and determined she was in the music wing. All of the rooms around her had something to do with instruments or chorus. Looking up, she was in front of Music Room #3.
Hikaru opened the door swiftly, the light brightening before them. The brothers walked in casually first, Haruhi skeptically following. Inside the room, there were four other boys in different spots. A tall, dark haired man sat against the window sill, staring out at the grounds. Meanwhile, a blonde boy (child?) danced around him, holding a pink rabbit plushie and singing a high pitched song. There was a man with glasses typing on a computer, too focused on that to notice their arrival. And lastly, an elegant man with longer blonde hair was sitting on one of the couches, eyes closed. He seemed to be unwinding peacefully to himself.
At the sound of the door, the man on the couch looked up and grinned widely. "Hikaru! Karou! It's good to see you!" He stood up and ran over, hugging each of the boys before he even noticed Haruhi's prescense. After a moment, his eyes met hers and went wide.
"Oh my, who is this fair maiden?" The man grasped her hands and gazed longingly into her eyes. "Forgive me, where are my manners? You are so beautiful, my mind was distracted by your graciousness." Haruhi blushed, but she wasn't sure if it was out of anger that he was so close to her, or if it was because he was strangely romantic.
"Boss, don't do that to every girl you see." Karou sighed. Haruhi decided the blush was out of anger.
"Tamaki, this is Haruhi Fujioka. She's the scholarship student," the man with glasses spoke, still staring at his computer. Tamaki released his grip on her hands and instead, laid his on the sides of her face.
"Haruhi...what a gorgeous name, so fitting for such beauty-" and without warning, Haruhi slapped him. Not enough to truly hurt him, but enough to make him let go of her.
"Please don't touch me." Tamaki stared at her with wide eyes, shocked. So did the twins. Just then, the blonde child started to laugh. "She won't put up with your antics, Tamaki!" He doubled over in laughter, unable to contain himself. Even the man on the windowsill chuckled softly.
"Haruhi, this is Tamaki Suoh. He's the son of the school's chairman," Hikaru said. She suddenly felt very guilty for hitting someone with such an important family, but decided she didn't regret it either. Hikaru continued. "Over there is Kyoya Ootori, with the glasses. The blonde is Mitsukuni Haninozuka, but call him Honey. He likes sweets. And beside him is Takashi Morinozuka. Him and Honey are third years, and also cousins. But call him Mori."
Haruhi was in awe of everyone around her and didn't know how to respond other then bowing slightly. Honey ran over to her, inspecting her. "Hmm, she's pretty!" He exclaimed, making her smile out of embarrassment.
"We figured she needed to make some friends, being new and all," Karou looked to the group. Tamaki face her once more, this time arms length away. "Well, I think I might've been too forward, Miss Fujioka. So tell me, what brings you to Ouran?"
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First chapter down! Please let me know what you think :) I'm expecting this story to be a LONG one, so please follow if you're curious to see more!