Chapter 1: Familiar Eyes

A/N: This is my first FanFic in a VERY long time. I was finally feeling inspired (and who knows I might even finish my old Ghost Hunt one too!). Please be gentle on this rusty writing soul, as this fic has been co-authored/reviwed by Mistress of the Arts. Reviews are highly appreciated and neither myself or MotA will tolerate flames.

I do not own OHSHC or any of its characters. I own my own OC(s). This is a little AU and im being flexible about how my mind chooses to take this story


Leiona Phillips looked up at the giant pink clock tower, just wondering how on earth she ever ended up here.

"This is actually a school?! You have to be kidding me! This looks like... Hell it looks like someone smashed every mansion in the country together!" She thought. She gazed out the window from the back of her limo knowing that life as she knew it was officially over.

She never had an average life by any means. Her parents were tech geniuses having founded their own company "PhillipTech" not long after they were married. They were driven to constantly bring the best and newest technology to the world, and were very successful at it. The moderate sized company was launched into "stardom" so to speak when they pioneered what many thought was going to be impossible, a fully automated personal assistant that could be used on any device or platform, possessed AI that allowed it to grow with its owner, and was able to be fully integrated into almost any home. Her parents were absolute geniuses...

However their success resulted in them having to uproot their family in New York City and return her mother's roots in Japan. While Leiona's father and his family had been in the United States for as far back as anyone could really remember, Leiona's mother's parents were Japanese immigrants, making her mom first generation Japanese American. Because her parents were constantly working, Leiona spent most of her time with her mom's parents, and because of this Leiona spoke Japanese as well as she spoke English.

And this is how Leiona wound up gazing out a window, looking at the prestigious Ouran Academy.

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As Leiona's limo pulled around to the main gate of the school, her heart sped up. She wasn't worried about being able to talk to anyone since she spoke two languages that everyone here knew, but she was scared. She was "the new girl" and "new money" since her parents's company just recently took off. Leiona never really cared that much about the money, but she still terrified of being the one lone girl with no friends. No one liked being alone, or at least when they didn't choose to be that way.

The driver pulled up to the drop off location and there were was no one in sight. "Classes must have already started" she thought. "Great so now not only am I the new girl, I'm late. I'm gonna stick out so much..."

She held her thoughts as she looked down one more time as what she was wearing. She cringed just looking at the horrendous excuse for a uniform she was forced to wear as a female. She despised this giant poofy yellow parachute of a dress that was considered the official uniform of Ouran Academy.

"I know every other girl will be wearing this, but it still makes me feel like I have a target on my back... At least it hides the fact I am wearing Chuck Taylors." She almost giggled at the thought. While there was no official school rule that the legendary sneakers were prohibited, she knew she would be less likely to get away with them wearing pants than the giant balloon-dress that covered everything but her neck and face.

However the small comfort she took in her shoe choice disappeared as the door to the limo opened to the school, and a hand was extended to help her out. All she wanted to do was slam the door and beg the driver to take her somewhere, anywhere other than here. But she knew that the driver was under strict orders to make sure that she made it into the school. She took a deep breath, took the driver's hand and forced herself out of the car and onto the sidewalk leading to the main door of Ouran.

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The process of finishing the last of her admission paperwork was likely the most boring and tedious task she ever did. She was then forced to go on a tour of the school. She was shown the dining hall, the gym, and around the ground of the school, as her tour guide blabbed on and on about the history of the school and how prestigious the students and faculty were.

"Well now it is time to get you to class Ms Phillips!" The tour guide exclaimed as the tour came near a close.

"About time, I think I would rather be stared at by a bunch of brats then have to go through another minute of this" Leiona muttered under her breath. The guide took Leione by a few staircases but one in particular stood out. It just gave her this feeling that something worth while was beyond the marble staircase.

"Excuse me?" Leiona said. The guide was almost stunned as it was the first time Leiona had spoke the entire tour. "What is up those stairs?"

"Just a bunch of old music rooms. We hardly use them for class anymore." The guide replied

Leiona had a feeling something was waiting for up there, but she had no idea what.

"Can have your attention please class?" the teacher spoke as she gathered the attention of class 2A. "This is our newest student here at Ouran, Leiona Phillips! She comes to us all the way from New York City in the United States! Everyone do your best to make her feel welcome here at Ouran! You can take a seat right over there by Mr. Ootori and Mr. Suoh. I am sure they are more than willing to help welcome your new home."

Leiona looked at the empty seat and then at the two boys that teacher had spoke of... and they were likely two of the most attractive boys she had ever met. She wasn't afraid to admit that sitting between these two made her extremely nervous.

"Thank you for the introduction. I will just go take my seat now" Leiona muttered quietly as she made her way to her new desk. She took her seat and got out her textbook for the class and her tablet to take notes. Thankfully being the daughter of a few technical experts had its perks, and that was in the form of the latest tech toys. As she turned the tablet and opened her note taking app, she couldn't help but feel that someone was watching her very closely. She looked up and locked eyes with the set of blue iris that had been staring her down.

"Can I help you?" Leiona asked quietly as to not disturb the rest of the class.

"Why yes dear princess you can" the blonde responded. "My name is Tamaki Suoh and I was inquiring whether a beautiful and dignified lady such as yourself had any engagements for this afternoon?"

Leiona's heart started to flutter as she couldn't help but wonder if she was being hit on after only being with her new classmates 5 minutes!

"Nothing as of now" she replied quickly.

"Well then my dear, you must join my friends and I in music room #3 for a special treat! It would not be complete without a remarkable and elegant woman such as yourself there" he said. Tamaki began to close in on Leiona's face and making her blush.

At this point the dark haired boy with glasses spoke "Tamaki, please stop hosting in the classroom. You and I know both know that this is not the time or place"

"But Kyoya! This enchanting beauty must join us" retorted Tamaki. He was starting to get fussy that the other boy was spoiling what he was considering to be fun.

"Then she can see everything this afternoon, as we entertain the other guests during club hours" Kyoya replied courtly. Leiona could tell that the one who was called Kyoya was very well spoken but very direct in how he handled Tamaki.

Leiona took the opportunity to speak up "How about I join this afternoon and you introduce me to the rest of your friends? I could always use to meet new people."

Tamaki changed. He went from being the overly charming and dashing young man to a borderline spaz

"YAY! You will have the best time!" Tamaki cheered. Leiona was waiting for the confetti to fall from the ceiling.

"Don't worry about him, he is harmless" said the boy with black hair. "I apologize that I have not properly introduced myself. I am Kyoya Ootori"

"Leiona Phillips" she replied back "My parents moved here after their tech company took off and they needed to continue to manage from here in Japan rather than NYC"

The bell for study hall rang and the class got up to go to lunch. Leiona began to put up her books and bent over to grab her bag... and then locked eyes with Kyoya. And then it hit her... she had locked with these eyes once before.


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