So this is my second chapter story. I hope you like it. If T is too high a rating let me know. I know at this point in time it's probably not but I'm thinking of whats to come. Don't worry nothing bad. Just little stuff.

Chapter 1

*Tacey*

Students rushed past me on their way out of the last class of the day, everyone anxious to go home. I took my time packing up. I was in no hurry to get caught up in the crowd.

"Come on Tacey!" I looked up into the face of my new sister, "Hurry up! I want to introduce you to the club!" She was glowing with excitement.

Since arrangements had been made for me to go to school with Takara she had gone on and on about the host club.

I smiled, "Alright. Alright," I got up, "Lead the way."

She couldn't contain her excitement as she led me through the school. My step-sister wanted my approval so badly. I could tell.

"We have a lot of homework so we shouldn't stay long. Let's just make introductions and maybe next time we can stay longer." Her father, my step-father, had asked me to look out for his daughter. It was part of my reasoning when I talked him into pulling some strings so I could wear the boy's uniform instead of those ridicules yellow dresses.

"Ok," she said as she opened the doors.

Inside were many girls in uniform and seven boys that I could see. The girls clustered around the boys sitting on couches or chairs around tables that displayed teas and sweets.

"Welcome back," a voice came from behind us.

Takara jumped but I calmly looked over my shoulder. I had learned long ago to not be taken by surprise.

The voice belonged to a tall, handsome blond, "Princess Takara, it has been too long," he said as he took her hand and placed a light kiss on her knuckles.

"I've spent the last year in America," she smiled as if this were a normal thing, "This is Tacey, my step-sister. We can't stay today but I really wanted her to meet you and the others."

He started to take my hand, "It is a pleasure Princess Tacey."

I pulled my hand from his, "It's just Tacey actually."

He adjusted his tie, "Yes. Well I am Tamaki. I would be more than happy to introduce you." Takara took his arm and motioned for me to walk by her side.

"This is Haruhi. He joined the club last year," he smiled at a boy with brown hair…who looked surprisingly feminine.

"Hello," he smiled at us, "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"This is princess Takara and Tacey."

"I hope we will see more of you."

"TAMA-CHAN! HARU-CHAN!" a blond little boy came out of nowhere and glomped Haruhi.

"Honey-sempi, do you remember Princess Takara?" Tamaki addressed the child beaming next to Haruhi.

"Hi! I heard you went to America! How was it?"

"It was interesting. My dad got married and I got a new sister," Takara gestured to me.

"Hi!" the kid smiled at me making part of me warm up. I have a soft spot for kids.

"Hi there," I smiled kneeling down to his level, "My name is Tacey."

"Would you like to hold Usa-chan for me?" he asked holding out a pink stuffed bunny for me to take.

"Sure," I said taking the toy as the child ran off. What a sweet kid.

"Tamaki, I thought Honey would have graduated by now," Takara asked.

"He has, but my father allowed him to still be part of the club."

"These rich people can get anything they want," I muttered under my breath.

"Those two over there are Hikaru and Kaoru," I followed Tamaki's glance to see two identical redheaded boys in each other's arms, the girls around them squealing with excitement.

Takara laughed, "Are they still doing the 'brotherly love' routine?"

"Yes. The guests still love it."

"TACEY-CHAN!" I barely had any warning as little Honey jumped on my back, "Hey Tacey-chan!"

"Hey there, kiddo!" I smiled as I slipped one arm behind me to support him while still holding his pink bunny.

"Hey I want you to meet someone," he motioned to my other side, "This is Takashi! Say hi!"

"Hi," said a strong deep voice. When I turned to see him I felt a slight tremor in my bones. He was tall, with a complexion that was darker than the rest of the people here. His hair was black, short, and seemed a bit scruffy and he had dark grey eyes.

I shook it off quickly, "Hello."

"Tacey, this is Mori-sempi," Tamaki introduced, "Believe it or not he and Honey-sempi are the same age."

"Seriously?" I asked turning to the small teen on my back.

"Yup!" Honey said as he jumped down and reached for his bunny.

I handed it to him and smiled, "Well, that would make him my favorite teenage boy. All the teen boys I've met only have one thing on their mind."

"I can imagine," a voice came from behind as Mori and Honey walked away.

"Kyoya!" Takara pulled her arm from Tamaki and nervously tried to smooth her already smooth hair. I shook off another tremor.

"I'm glad to see you have returned," he said politely nodding to her, "I trust it was a refreshing get away."

"Yes. Thank you," she blushed.

He turned to me as I mindlessly toyed with the end of my red braid that hung by my belt, "You must be Takara's step-sister, Tacey."

"Do I know you?"

"Not at all," he smiled.

"How do you know who I am? You couldn't have found out by hearsay so soon. Were you doing a background check or something?" I asked annoyed.

He just gave me a sly smile. He was handsome with a voice that made hearing him as delightful as seeing him, but something about him put me on edge. And Takara had a crush on him.

"Well it's been a pleasure but I think we should be heading home," I excused us.

"If you must," Tamaki said laying the charm on thick, "but do come back. I would be very happy to enjoy the beauty of you lovely ladies again."

"Uh-huh," and with that we left.

On the way home I let myself get lost in thought as Takara shared her memories of the host club. She would have been in her third year but fell behind when she came to America.

My mind drifted to Mori and then to Kyoya. What was going on with me? I couldn't allow that place in my heart to open up. I twisted the ring on my right hand. That place must be kept guarded. I can't lose what I hold there.

Chapter 1 is complete. Not sure if this story is going to go fast or slow. I have ideas and things that I want to happen but there are some gaps that will take a bit to figure out how to make them connect. Anyway, if this has sparked you interest please come back for chapter 2.