Kyoya's POV

The first thing I noticed was the music blasting out of the auditorium. I fixed my glasses as I approached the stage before taking a seat in the second row. Since the team's participation in the last competition in the semifinals earlier in the year, Mai's team had received an overflow of students- of all genders- wanting to join the team. Mai's old captain had stepped down after the competition and left it up to Mai to build her team for next year. She had everyone in partners with her back to me.

Mai clapped out the beat, shouting out orders over the impossibly loud music. Despite the firmness of her words, I could hear the smile in her voice and knew she was having too much fun shouting orders at her new team. The music ended and I cleared my throat. Mai turned to see me and her face lit up.

"Take five, guys." She shouted back to her team, who immediately dispersed to both sides of the stage.

Mai came down the stairs and I stood up at her approach. I kissed her quickly and looked up at the stage, studying her new team. "They're rather impressive for only working together for a few weeks."

Mai turned back to the team, a bright smile evident on her lips. She nodded in agreement. "They work hard. We're still doing conditioning, but I have some of the choreography for next year's group number already."

"I'd love to see it."

Mai seemed surprised by my request. She cocked her head to the side, "Don't you have a tea party to return to?"

The words weren't malicious, a bit teasing a worst. Still, a small smirk had etched its way onto her face. I rolled my eyes. On any other day I would have been still working on things with the Host Club, but today was different. I pushed my glasses up the bridge of my nose and tried to hide my annoyance at the day's events.

"Normally, I would, but due to an incident today we had to close early."

Mai's expression changed from teasing to concern. "Is everyone okay?"

"They're fine." I assured. "Although, I'm not sure Tamaki's pride will make it."

Mai laughed to herself. "You can tell me about it later. Let me call a couple of the people who know the dance."

Mai went over to a couple girls I recognized from the old team and a few guys who I had seen around, but couldn't place their names. She said something quickly to them and went to the audio player. She clicked a few buttons and a music started up.

The boys placed one of their hands on the girls' waist and a waltz began. They were twirled around and lifted off the ground as if they weighed nothing. As the music continued, the dance moved from a classic waltz for something more sensual. It was captivating, but still it made me feel a bit awkward watching Mai dance in such a way. Particularly with someone who I didn't know, there was no way to know his true intentions. Especially considering how little her practice clothes actually covered. The first chorus ended and Mai paused the music and sat at the edge of the stage, her feel dangling into the pit.

"What do you think? Obviously it isn't near done, but it's something." She questioned.

I looked her over for a moment and then nodded, "It's enchanting. What time does your rehearsal end?"

Mai glanced at the clock in the back of the room. "We'll be done in about fifteen minutes. Then I just have to change and we can go to your parents' dinner."

I nodded. Honestly, I was becoming nervous about Mai having dinner with my parents. My father was far from being the most hospitable person in the world. I took a seat in the first row and allowed for Mai to finish her practice. I played around on my phone. Almost half an hour later, Mai finally made her way down the stairs of the stage.

"Ready." She informed me.

I looked her over and offered her my arm, "You look lovely."

It was true, she had on a deep, burgundy dress that went down to her mid-thigh. The straps were thin and the sweetheart neckline complimented her perfectly. She still didn't even come close to meeting my height with her black heels. We headed out of the school to where my driver was waiting and I helped her into the car and followed after her.

I took a deep breath when we arrived at my home. Mai seemed to sense my discomfort because she laced her fingers with mine. The band of her engagement ring brushed against the back of my hand and I relaxed slightly. We would be okay. We got out of the car and went inside to find my family already waiting for us.

Mai's POV

Dinner was awkward. We all ate in silence, no speaking. I could feel Kyoya's father's eyes on me through the dinner. His brothers were nowhere to be found, evidently they both had prior engagements that needed to be attended to. It was understandable. Kyoya shifted uncomfortably beside me, but I'm sure it went unnoticed by the rest of the table.

"Ms. Kayo, I understand you're third in your class." Mr. Ootori finally spoke up after the over extended period of silence.

I took a sip of water before answering. "Second, actually. I moved up a few months ago."

He raised his eyebrows, "It seems your family comes in second to ours. First your brother, now you. Not to mention your family's company."

I bit back a smart remark. I had to behave myself at this dinner, I couldn't say anything to offend Mr. Ootori or all Kyoya worked to arrange would crumble before us. So instead of saying what I wanted to, I simply nodded.

"I suppose it has become something of a trend."

Kyoya placed his hand on my knee in an attempt to calm my down. Kyoya's father went on to speak about his companies accomplishments and take slow, passive aggressive jabs at me as dinner continued and I simply nodded throughout the whole thing. Finally, Kyoya seemed to have had enough of as well.

"It's getting rather late, I should be getting Mai home." He interjected in a moment of silence, "Excuse us."

Kyoya offered me his arm and led me out of the house and to one of the many cars owned by the Ootori family. We were halfway to my own estate before he spoke up again.

"I apologize for my father's behavior."

I turned to him, but his eyes were glued to the road. "There's no need to apologize."

"But there is. He said some incredibly harsh things to you. So I apologize on his behalf."

We pulled up to my estate and Kyoya got out of the car at the same time I did. He came around to my side of the car, taking my hand gently to walk me up to the door. When we got to my front porch, he pressed his lips to mine chastely.

"I'll see you tomorrow."

I opened the door to my house and waited until Kyoya got back in his car before I shut the door. The rest of my family had gone out for the evening so I would be alone. I rushed up to my room and got ready for bed. It wasn't long before I got the text from Kyoya informing me he had gotten home safely. I smiled and shut off my phone before turning out the lights. Tomorrow was going to be a long day afterall.