Well today it looked like the Host Club would be entertaining their guests in the garden. Kyouya, Tamaki, Hikaru, and Kaoru were dressed as high-class waiters while Haruhi, Honey, Takashi, and Faithlynn wore traditional servant kimonos. Faithlynn still wasn't completely used to wearing kimonos, but did find them enjoyable to wear. The new tea sets that were ordered were laid out for the guest to choose what cup they wanted their host to serve their tea in. It came as a complete shock that there were some girls that actually requested her and Haruhi together for their hosts. The shock was quickly stolen when Tamaki did little to disguise his displeasure of the fact that many of the guests considered Haruhi and Faithlynn a couple, though the two girls did nothing to suggest this claim.
"Wow Faithlynn so you're from America?" one of the two guests they had asked in amazement.
"Yes, just before entering junior high my father was transferred here to oversee American and Japanese military relations. You see my father is an Admiral in the US Navy."
"It's rumored that you're also related to Kyouya as well," the other guest commented excitedly.
"By marriage only," Haruhi answered.
"Yes, Kyouya's eldest brother, Yuuichi, is married to my older sister, Serenity. They met in college and she agreed to the arrange marriage when his father approached mine. It's not American custom to have arrange marriages, but like my father, Serenity saw the benefits of combining the two families."
"And so not being engaged yet you and Haruhi are together," the first guest stated more then questioned and both the girls began squealing in excitement.
"Oh no it's not like that," Faithlynn responded lightly laughing.
"Faithlynn and I are only good friends," Haruhi tried to explain. "We have mutual respect and affection for each other, but strictly on a platonic level."
"Oh I get it you two are secret lovers," the second guest commented before the two of them began swooning over Faithlynn and Haruhi's supposed secret love affair. "Oh brother," Haruhi commented before both her and Faithlynn face palmed. After their guests left Faithlynn went to see what Honey and Takashi were doing. She sat down to see Honey doing something with a teacup and what looked like a tiny kitchen brush for two guests. He continued doing whatever it was he was doing for a while until Takashi stopped him.
"Mitsukuni, you over did it." Faithlynn instantly witness a look of depression overcome Honey's face while the two girls panic over the new mood he was now in. They quickly began trying to say whatever they could to make Honey feel better. In their panic state though they weren't doing the best job so Faithlynn decided to come to their rescue.
"Don't worry Honey-sempai," Faithlynn said catching everyone's attention. "We all can't be good at everything. Besides, you did amazing for your first effort." Honey's face instantly was cheery again before launching himself onto her lap.
"Really?" Honey questioned with a huge smile on his face.
"Of course." Faithlynn smiled back in return then noticed that Takashi was lightly smiling at her too. She quickly ducked her head behind Honey to hide the blush that was slowly appearing.
When all the guests had left Haruhi and Faithlynn took the chance to quietly enjoy the cherry blossoms that had come into bloom. Of course being in the Host Club meant that peaceful times like this were never meant to last long. They only got a few short minutes before Tamaki came by annoying Haruhi. Faithlynn watched the two banter back and forth with amusement. Thankfully Hikaru and Kaoru were able to grab Haruhi and herself away from Tamaki.
"So have you two decided on your elective courses for this term?" they asked in unison.
"Haven't given it much thought actually," Faithlynn answered while Haruhi just shrugged her shoulders.
"How about conversational French?" Kaoru offered.
"I don't know," Haruhi stated unsure.
"I think we four should take it together," Hikaru added before him and his brother both sent an evil smile at Tamaki. "It makes sense after all we are in the same class." As to be expected Tamaki was instantly off by himself discussing with Kyouya about the amount of time the twins were able to spend with Haruhi.
"Say, mommy dear?" Tamaki quietly called out to Kyouya.
"What is it now, daddy?" Kyouya answered back in amusement.
"I have a theory though it's just a hypothesis, but it seems that by being in the same class Hikaru and Kaoru are able to spend more time with Haruhi then I get to here at the club. This gives them a chance to get close to her and if that happens…"
"Tamaki, you just now realized that?" Faithlynn's attention was suddenly averted from looking at the list Kaoru had given her and Haruhi. She heard what she thought was a bolt of lightning striking someone. She stared in awe as a white school board suddenly appeared by Kyouya with himself pointing at a couple of graphs that showed how much time Tamaki spends with Haruhi compared to the twins.
"Is that really how much time Haruhi is with the twins compared to Tamaki?" Faithlynn asked curiously which caused the twins and Haruhi to look at the graphs as well.
"Yes, and Tamaki also don't forget that Faithlynn is there with her just as much as the twins are," Kyouya informed in his usual casual manner.
"Well thank goodness Faithlynn is there, but that means both of them are expose to those shady twins!" Tamaki exclaimed dramatically.
"Who are you calling shady?" Hikaru exclaimed unhappily.
"Yeah," Kaoru added with equal ferver. "Take a good look at yourself boss!"
"That's it, we can't go on hiding the fact that you're a girl from this school any long!" Tamaki proclaimed loudly. "All daddy wants is for you to go back being the girl you use to be! To start surrounding yourself with girl friends and lead a wholesome life!"
"What am I, chopped liver?" Faithlynn responded slightly annoyed between the twins.
"Besides you don't have to hurry things," Hikaru said casually.
"Yeah physical exams are tomorrow," Kaoru added.
"Oh no that's right!" Faithlynn gasped as realization set with the rest of the group.
"That's right, I forgot all about it," Kyouya said before walking off to no doubt try to solve this little problem. The next day Haruhi and Faithlynn made their way quickly to the clubroom. Faihtlynn felt horrible that she had made them late, but thankfully Haruhi didn't mind at all.
"Hey guys sorry we're late," Haruhi began before Tamaki suddenly grabbed her.
"Don't you worry Haruhi, we're determined to keep your secret! No one will find out that you're really a girl during today's physical exams so please promise you'll remain our beloved secret princess!"
"Um, sure?" The two girls stared on in amazement as the boys began another scheme to ensure that Haruhi wasn't found out. "You know if I'm found out I'll have to find another way to repay my debt. Wonder what I could do?"
"You mean you don't care whether or not if you're in the club?" Tamaki questioned accusingly.
"Honestly, no I really don't care," Haruhi answered bluntly which, as predicted, Tamaki took personally. Seeing the whole club obviously upset of that possible fact that Haruhi may be found out Faithlynn knew she had to do something.
"But Haruhi if you're found out you won't be able to have anymore fancy tuna." Upon hearing Faithlynn's statement all the guys' eyes instantly lit up.
"That's right," Tamaki said in an eerie voice. "You really enjoyed that fancy tuna at the party didn't you?"
"I can't believe that was Haruhi's first time having fancy tuna," Hikaru stated with the same eerie voice.
"Wow, that must be hard not being able to have fancy tuna whenever you want," Kaoru added.
"If Haru-chan stayed in the Host Club she could have all kind of yummy food whenever she wanted," Honey continued as he stared at his bunny.
"Faithlynn," Haruhi scolded, causing Faithlynn to shrink back nervously.
"Well you just enjoyed it so much at the party I figured you wouldn't want to lose your chance to have more," Faithlynn tried to reason, but she had a feeling that Haruhi saw right through her. Haruhi continued to glare at her until something seemed to suddenly click.
"Am I really going to get more fancy tuna?" Everyone instantly erupted into cheers.
"Everyone we will begin physical exams shorty," a woman on the intercom began. "All students please proceed to the clinic in your respective school building." A moment later everyone calmed down and began making their way to the clinic.
"I still find it odd that schools have physical exams," Faithlynn stated as they walked.
"What do they do here for physical exams?" Haruhi asked.
"It's no different then any other physical exams," Hikaru answered just before they reached the doors to the clinic. Faithlynn prepared herself for the reaction she knew Haruhi was going to have when she the doors opened. Having lived most of her life in America Faithlynn had come to realize there was a bigger cultural divide between Japan's middle class and elite then in America. As predicted Haruhi was stunned to see the lengths the school took to accommodate their high society students. Faithlynn had to admit it was a little over the top too, but having done this many times for the past several years she was able to take it all in stride.
"Damn rich people," Haruhi mumble just loud enough for Faithlynn to hear. Faithlynn smiled at her clearly disturbed friend before they were directed to follow a nurse. As she followed the nurse Faithlynn couldn't help but notice that Takashi and Honey were dressed as doctors. She pointed this out to Haruhi and the two stopped dead in their tracks. "Mori-sempai? Honey-sempai?"
"I've got those two for backup just encase something happens," Kyouya's voice suddenly came from behind them.
"Okay," Faithlynn said with obvious concern laced in her voice. It was taking a while, but little by little Faithlynn's personality was coming out. When it was just Haruhi and herself, Faithlynn was completely herself, but when around the club members she tended to act a lot more demure though that was slowly changing.
"Are the doctors usually so jovial?" Haruhi asked with clear irritation only to have her irritation increase upon hearing Kyouya's explanation. It didn't help either when all the girls began swooning over the Hitachiin twins, again.
"They're at it again," Faithlynn commented as the two brother's did their little brother romance act. After watching for a few moments Faithlynn turned to see that Haruhi was no longer by her side. She had just barely caught a glance of Takashi and Honey pushing her into a disrobing stall before she was gone. "Hey, what are you doing?" Faithlynn asked as she walked over to them. "You know Haruhi can't," but she never got to finish before Kaoru had wrapped his hand around her mouth.
"Don't worry," Hikaru reassured casually. "The boss is in there with her."
"Hmm?" Faithlynn tried to respond, but Kaoru's hand was still around her mouth. She then turned her head to glare up at him. Faithlynn was shocked to see him looking down at her with an intense look that caused her cheeks to turn a pretty shade of pink.
"Is there a reason why you're still holding her mouth shut?" Hikaru questioned slightly annoyed. It seemed like it took Kaoru a moment to register what his brother had said before slowly removing his hand.
"Sorry," was all he said before their attention was drawn to the disrobing stall that Haruhi and Tamaki were in.
"I am Haruhi Fujioka," Tamaki announced demurely as he exited the stall wearing a brown wig. Faithlynn couldn't help, but just stare for a few moments before erupting into laughter as all the girls, waiting to see Haruhi shirtless, made comments back and forth about how they instantly knew it was actually Tamaki. Soon after Faithlynn could hear the twins laughing as well just behind her.
"I can't believe he actually did it," Hikaru shouted as all three of them tried not to fall over from laughter.
"They recognized him!" Kaoru stated in between his laughter. "I told you they'd see right through it!"
"I can't believe you thought that was going to work Tamaki," Faithlynn had to agree. Tamaki threw down his brown wig in anger before grabbing Hikaru.
"You jerks! You said there was no way the girls would be able to tell it was me!"
"It's payback for calling us the homosexual supporting cast," Hikaru tried to explain as he failed to control his laughing.
"I'm going to fall over," Faithlynn exclaimed as she and Kaoru clung to each other for support, still laughing hard. After a few moments Faithlynn was able to gain control of herself and went to go fetch her poor friend. When she entered the stall she saw Haruhi sitting there looking stressed. Kyouya came over to signal to Faithlynn that everything was ready. "Haru-chan?" she said sweetly as she put her hand on Haruhi's shoulder.
"Huh?"
"We're ready for you now. Kyouya set up a room for you in the special boys clinic and he has a doctor standing-by sworn to secrecy."
"Apparently it turn out the doctors here today are all on staff at one of Kyouya-sempai's family hospitals," Hikaru stated form the door. Apparently he and Kaoru had finally gotten there laughing under control.
"Would have been nice if he had said something to us too," Kaoru said before turning his attention to Kyouya.
"I had to get my revenge too," Kyouya stated with a smile. "I'm sorry, but I just don't think I'm supporting cast, homosexual or otherwise."
"But how did you know all along Faithlynn?" Kaoru asked which caused Faithlynn to instantly blanched at his question.
"Um, well," Faithlynn stalled, trying to figure out what to say.
"She wouldn't be a very good club manager or assistant if she weren't kept abreast of everything that goes on," Kyouya answered skillfully. They all seem to accept Kyouya's explanation before Faithlynn began escorting Haruhi to the special boys clinic. When they got there they were greeted by a kind looking female doctor who quickly had Haruhi go undress behind a curtain.
Faithlynn began chatting with the doctor as they waited for Haruhi to under. They both never noticed a strange looking doctor enter the room and go behind the curtain Haruhi was behind. It wasn't until Tamaki came bursting in and pushed the curtain open did Faithlynn realize what had happened. He gave the man a good kick, sending the doctor across the room away from Haruhi. Upon seeing Haruhi's state of undress, Faithlynn grabbed a lab coat and rushed to put it over her. Haruhi looked around in confusion as all the guys stepped into the room, glaring at the man. The doctor quickly began explaining himself that he was just trying to find his estrange daughter and the whole thing was just a misunderstanding. Naturally Tamaki, being the kind-hearted person he was, instantly felt sympathy for the poor father.
"Doctor Yabu?" Kyouya began to gain his attention, "I think you may have the wrong place. Are you looking for Ouran Public High School?" Instantly the doctor's tears disappeared.
"Yeah, that's right."
"Doctor this is Ouran Academy, a private institution," Faithlynn informed softly. "I'm sorry, but you're daughter doesn't go to school here." Shock was clearly written on the doctor's face and Faithlynn had to wince at the horrible fact that this man didn't even know what school his own daughter went to.
"I bet your relationship with her is so terrible because you don't pay attention to her and not some stupid debt," Kaoru stated coldly and Faithlynn couldn't help, but agree.
"Wow Kyou-chan, I'm impressed you and Faith-chan figured out he had the wrong school," Honey praised. Faithlynn wished she could have enjoyed the compliment from her sempai, but she had a feeling of what kind of response Kyouya was going to give and she braised herself for it.
"Well there's no way that the daughter of such a small time doctor would ever be able to get into Ouran Academy."
"And there it is," Faithlynn quietly sighed as Haruhi gave Kyouya an irritated look. Tamaki then requested Kyouya to give the father a map of where the public school was before sending him on his way.
"So can I finish my physical exam now?"
"Of course," Kyouya agreed before fixing a look at Faithlynn. "Faithlynn come with me. I need to speak with you."
"What about?" Faithlynn asked innocently. She could feel something was right with Kyouya. "Is something wrong?"
"We need to speak about you're inability to safeguard Haruhi today," Kyouya answered with a cold look in his eyes.
"What?" Faithlynn gasped, taking a step back from him.
"How did she do anything wrong sempai?" Haruhi questioned boldly. "I don't need her guarding me nor is it her responsibility. Don't you think you're being a little much?"
"Yeah Kyou-chan," Honey chimed in as he went to stand by Faithlynn. "What happened today wasn't Faith-chan's fault." Kyouya's cold stare never faltered.
"Faithlynn come with me and we will discuss this." The coldness in his voice stung Faithlynn as tears began to form in her eyes.
"No," Faithlynn replied as she tried to hide her tears. "I do not deserve whatever it is you have to say to me." As if possible, Kyouya's eyes became uncaring and harsh.
"As you wish," he stated before leaving the room with Tamaki in tow asking a billion questions. As soon as the door clicked shut Faithlynn fell to her knees in tears.
"It's okay Faith-chan, don't worry about Kyou-chan," Honey tried comforting.
"No I should have gone with him," Faithlynn rebuked, putting her face in her hands in a futile effort to hide her crying. "I made things worse by saying no." Suddenly Faithlynn felt herself being lifted off the ground and cradled against someone. She removed her hands to find Takashi holding her.
"Mori-sempai?" Haruhi questioned.
"Finished your exam. We'll take her home."
"Please don't go through the trouble," Faithlynn tried to protest and squirm out of his arms, but Takashi only tightened his grip. Faithlynn blushed from the intimate position his strong arms held her in.
"It's no trouble Faith-chan," Honey reassured with a smile.
"I'm sorry Haru-chan," Faithlynn apologized.
"Don't be sorry Faithlynn, nothing was your fault," Haruhi assured shaking her head.
"I wonder if he's looking for an excuse," Faithlynn stated to herself.
"What do you mean by that?" Haruhi questioned curiously. Faithlynn realized that she had said her thoughts out loud and shrunk more into Takashi's arms.
"Nothing," Faithlynn said before finally being able to move out of Takashi's arms. She felt like being that close to him was fogging up her mind. "I would like to go home now." Takashi only nodded his before escorting her along with Honey out of the room.
"What did she mean by that?" Hikaru asked to no one in particular.
"Clearly her and Kyouya-sempai have some kind of relationship," Haruhi stated in deep thought.
"But what kind of relationship and why is Mori-sempai acting all strange with her?" Kaoru inquired. "Ever since the party him and Honey-sempai have been paying more attention to her."