Kiyoko Hikaru is the new girl of the Ouran Institute. As many would say she has a rare and unique type of 'gift'. Granted, it's said tat she holds the key to anyone's heart. Thus, many a men seem to hav fallen to their demise after falling for her. All due to the fact, that she has no intrest for tem at all.

Albeit, she doesn'trealize herself that she has no use for the gift whatsoever. She's just too wrapped up with the world around her and the boring schoolwork to have any intrest in boys.

But after meeting the Ouran Host Club, will Ki's outlook on someone change for the better?


"Oh come on Ki. It's fun!"

By the looks of it. Kiyoko Hikaru, the brand new transfer student, was being dragged to her demise by a lot of her newly found friends. Or well, as you may put it, a whole mess of trouble.

The hem of her pale uniform ruffled around her ankles as she was mercilessly pulled forth down the hallowed halls of the Ouran Institute. A place where lineage came first upon the list of top priority and money a close second. "You know Miyuki, I really see no point in this.We could go practice for the next Orchestra class or something." Miyuki was not listening of course. Of all things, all she ever wanted to do was blow off valuable study time and spend it in some music room."Where are you taking me?!"

"Oh, you'll see Ki." The grand door opened to reveal six handsome boys. Upon ther entry a chorus of voices rang out. Prefeerably theirs. "Welcome to the Host Club." Upon hearing these words, Ki's face burned a rose red, as she tried in vain to shield her glowering face with her barely shoulder-length black and blue midnight hair. "Hello Miyuki, Izumi-chan. And oh, who's this?" The blonde boy with amber eyes peered at her precariously from a large chair. Probably a throne.

"A new patron!" The smaller child like blonde boy said jumping to his fullest exent. Which really wasn't much, due to the fact that he was so short. "Show us your divine beauty princess." The leader, Tamaki said, as he held out a hand making a gesture. They probably treat everyone this way. On instant, th two girls moved giggling, revealing their cowering friend behind. Upon realizing her dully exposed self, Kiyoko moved once again behind her "said" friends.

"C'mon Ki. You shouldn't be so nervous!" Izumi turned an whispered to her.


"Who is she? I have never seen her before?" Tamaki turned and whispered to his best business associate and best friend Kyoya. "It's Hikaru, Kiyoko. The new transfer student." was Kyoya's responce. For once, the long ours spent at random get together's of his parents finally aided him. He'd seen her hundreds of times, and had even spoken to her on more than one occasion. Kyoya watched as the two girls tried to talk her into staying. She seemed bent on leaving their little Host Club get together.

"What?" Hikaru, on of the twins spoke up, at the mention of his name. "No not you. That's her las name." his brother Kaoru spoke up beside him. "So what's with the name Ki? I mean I know it's a nickname but why, itsounds like the word "key."" Hunny spoke up trying to get into the conversation.

"Ah, that's the whole point of it. Her friends use it as some kind of inside joke, that she's oblivious to herself. It's short for "Key to the Heart." Everyone says, she can win over anyone. But she never went out with anyone. Strange actually. Anyone with such a gift could pretty much do whatever one desires. We could use one to help boost the Host Club ratings, that is, if a male possessed it." Kyoya, finished his little word jaunt.

"It seems to be working already." The twins said in unison while refering to Kiyoko's "gift". They began to walk towards the girl, but where soon stopped. "You may not want to do that. Who knows what sort of trouble you two may be getting yourselves into." Kyoya said. "I know from experience."

The group held malicous smiles. "We'd love to hear abou tthat Kyoya. But, first we have patrons to attend to." Tamaki said getting up out of his throne like chair as the others nodded around him.


Kiyoko walked towards the grand oak wood door. Seeing herself out. "Ki, you don't know what you're missing!" Mizyuki and Izumi had already latched themselves to her arm. Maybe for good. Trying desprately to shake off the ravenous girls, she soon found it to be no use whatsoever. "What's you do, glue yourselves to me with cement?"

"I'd like to try a hand at it." Hikaru spoke up, catching her attention. "Hook, line and sinker." Kaoru whispered into his brother's ear.

Kiyoko froze as he caught her eyes. Her mouth began to move, as a trail of words escaped. Hikaru hadn't realized that she had spoken at all until she finished, for her ocean eyes were entrancing. Already, something was drawing him in about her.

"You know, that was really kind of cheesy."


Already, it seems to be that Kiyko isn't one to be pulled in with mere words and a few actions. More is obviously needed to pull her in.

Well, I hope you liked the first chapter to the "When Your Heart Stops Beating" Story. I merely started wrinting this beacuse it's summer and I really have nothing more to do. And plus, I'm at a stand still on my Life After Heartbreak story.

Luves,

Ki.


A preview of what's to come...

"Have you ever been in love? Horrible, isn't it? It makes you so vulnerable. Love takes hostages. I hate love."

"Stop searching for something that'll never be."

"A woman would offer him up her heart, throbbing on a platter."

"Is her heart worth stealing?"

"I never want you to think you're anything less than amazing."

"I swear you're the best thing about me."