Hello everyone! Thank you for taking the interest in reading my fanfic (^_^) this is actually my first ever fanfic so please bear with me a little. I am actually excited and nervous at the same time ||-_-|

AN: I don't own the beautiful characters of Ouran (though I wish I could:p). I only own the OCs in this fanfic. hope you like it *bow*

Chapter 2

The host club was officially opened that afternoon. Many guests arrived and confirming what Ootori-kun mentioned he is the only one with no guests (except for me) and everybody else was busy entertaining their guests.

'Ahm… Ootori-kun you mentioned that you are busy with this months budget reports. May I offer you some assistance?' I asked just to break the silence. It was getting awkward as Ootori-kun keeps typing on his laptop.

'My apologies Ichimaru-san. I was engrossed with balancing this month's budget' he replied and stopped typing and closed his laptop. 'I am very fluttered with your concern but I can manage' I blushed and felt embarrass. 'By the way, congratulations on ranking third in our violin exam you gave a wonderful performance' he continued.

'Thanks' I replied and sighed again.

'Is there something wrong?' he asked looking concerned.

'Oh I just feel a little bit frustrated for placing third. I mean I have no grudge about the results I just feel that I could have done better. My goal was to perfect the test but I got nervous during the first part that my hands became numb' I explained. Honestly why did I opened it up him? Of all people, he ranked second and Suoh-kun ranked first, why him? I guess I really need someone to talk to and coincidentally he is the available person to talk to. Again, the magic of probability.

'There are still upcoming tests. You still have more opportunities to do better' he replied. Truthfully, he has a point. I did overreact. I smiled at Ootori-kun. I know that he is very frank but I guess most of the time he means well… like what happened to Suoh-kun earlier.

'Hmm… you're not as cold as the rumors are…' I blurted, that wasn't supposed to come out in my mouth, 'Rumors?' he asked curiously. 'Nothing. Don't mind what I just said' I managed nervously. He raised an eyebrow meaning he's not convinced. Why am I bad in lying? Sigh.

'Fine. Look there are guys, actually, saying that you're cold, frank and strict. Of course most of the girls disagree because they can see you in the host club. But if you ask me it's quite true. You are a very serious person way too serious. Loosen up a little! Being frank I don't see a problem with that just use the right and proper words. And being strict, it's quite obvious. For me, the word strict is the twin of serious. You are strict in everything especially with yourself. Example, the budget report. I can sense that you are a very result oriented person but that doesn't mean you can handle everything.' I was able to finally let it out.

'What very interesting point of view. In response to your so-called observation, Ichimaru-san, I was educated by my father this way. There is no time for me to loosen up. Besides, I really do can manage I've been doing this for almost two years. Thank you again for your concern' he replied with a smile.

I'm embarrassed but I don't want to bother with it. At least I can sense some truth with Ootori-kun even though he has a different treatment with me than the other girls at school. Did I just annoyed him? Oh well, I would rather converse with him in his true form than full of pretention. Again, with a fake smile.

'Ootori-kun, I have seen that kind of smile before. It was a smile from our waitresses greeting our guests after the manager scolded her. It's a fake smile, right?' I said. I can see that Ootori-kun's smile faded and was replaced by smirk, a smirk that may mean 'this woman got me'.

'Ichimaru-san, I really did underestimate you' he said giving me a stern look.

'No, no… I'm glad that you treat me this way. I mean your natural way. There's no need for you to be proper or formal. I just want you to be yourself. Like I said loosen up even just for a moment be and yourself' I explained. Ootori-kun laughed. I think he just find my explanation amusing, which I really don't know why. 'Alright, Ichimaru-hime I will grant your request' he finally said.

Hosting hours immediately went by. When I said intellectual conversation I really had it with Ootori-kun. For a high school student, we talked about business, marketing, strategic planning etc. My mind was pounding due to information overload though I am quite familiar with the topics I tried my best to keep up with the conversation. Truthfully, he has a good insight about business it is as if he is the heir of the Ootori Group, which I know is impossible. We are both the youngest and obviously the eldest will be the head of the company, it always goes that way.

'Thank you very much Ootori-kun for spending time with me…'I bowed and thank Ootori-kun for a very worth it conversation. '…It was indeed an intellectual conversation'. I left the room leaving the other hosts flabbergasted.