Chapter 2: The Story of Saya and Lila

After the commotion, the room slowly reverted back to its original mood of flirtation and laughter. Saya continued to fawn over Kyoya. The only person who had not yet returned to the playful mood was the young man who was ignored by Lila. He was Tamaki Suoh, the prince of the Ouran Academy, as well as the most popular and handsome guy.

"I don't understand. How could she just ignore me?" he thought to himself. "She wasn't even fazed by my charm or over whelming beauty. I need to know who she is." As Tamaki stood there thinking, two guys appeared behind him, they were identical. It was Hikaru and Kaoru, the trouble makers who have the strongest brotherly love. "What's up boss?" they asked in synch. "Are you upset because that girl totally blew you off?" Kaoru asked playfully. "I wouldn't worry about it, she is just a commoner. It's not like her opinion matters to us," stated Hikaru.

Tamaki turn and looked at them, "How do you know she is a commoner? Do you know her? Tell me." The twins looked at one another winked and replied, "It was just a guess." Tamaki got enraged, "I know you know more, tell me!" he yelled.

"Um… Tamaki-Sempai, won't you come and join us? You haven't forgotten about us have you?" a girl asked. "Of course princess, how could I forget a radiant beauty like yourself?" Tamaki said in a seductive and alluring voice, which made half the girls blush and melt to the floor."Well that was a quick change," the Twins teased.

He turned back to the twins gave them a stern look and returned to the crowd of girls waiting for him. When he finally sat down he ran through the motions, and made the girls blush, then squeal, then faint, but he could not get that girl out of his mind. "Who was she?" he asked himself, wearing a frustrated look on his face.

"I know, that girl was so plain," a girl said, Tamaki's attention instantly turned to the conversation that was being held at a neighboring table. He got up and approached the table, "hello ladies, I am curious, do you know that girl?" he inquired so charmingly. "Oh Tamaki- Sempai, yes we were just talking about that girl. She was so ordinary and common, if it wasn't for the scene she made I probably wouldn't of remembered that she was even here. You did see the crest on her uniform right? She was from Kaguraki Public High School. " the girl stated. "You don't mean that she is from the 'Kaguraki', that public high school infamous for its violent students?" asked another girl. "Yes. I can't believe that Saya's hand maid is from such a violent background, no wonder her maid was so wild. If I had a maid like that I would have done the same thing," added another girl. The other girls nodded in agreement.

Tamaki just stood there and listened absorbing the information. "Who is Saya, if I might ask my flowers?"

"She is the one sitting next to Kyoya-Sempai." Tamaki wasted no time and casually headed over to Kyoya.

"Hello Kyoya. My, what a pretty girl you have here, I am jealous," he said with a smile, this made Saya blush. Kyoya looked over at Tamaki and could tell that he wasn't going to leave until he was introduced. "Tamaki, may I introduce Miss Saya Hikawah, her father is Hiro Hikawah, the owner of the largest wood furniture company in Japan." Tamaki smiled "It is nice to meet you, Ms. Hikawah, I was wondering if you would mind having a cup of tea with me?" Saya's face was now beet red, "well… um… I guess… if it is all right with Kyoya-Sempai.. Ha-ha," she replied while twiddling her thumbs. "If that is what you wish my dear then I want you to do as you please," Kyoya replied with a smile. Saya got up bowed and went to go sit with Tamaki.

"That was quite an event that occurred today," stated Tamaki. Saya was caught off guard then blushed, "Yes, well my hand maid can be quit rambunctious. She sometimes forgets her place. I am deeply sorry if she caused you any trouble," said Saya bowing her head for forgiveness. Tamaki reached out and lifted her head up by her chin, until their eyes met. "There is no need for an apology, no harm was done," said Tamaki with a smile of reassurance. Saya smiled back, happy that there were no feelings hurt.

"If you don't mind me asking, who exactly is that maid? I am sorry if my curiosity is being too nosy. Just forget I even asked," turning his head and putting his hand over his eyes in a dramatic fashion. "No, no it's really fine," replied Saya. "My hand maid, her name is Lila Hikotto, she lived in America till she was 8, then lived in France at age 9, and then I think it was Africa for a couple years. Her father is Japanese but her mother is half French and half American. She moved to Tokyo at 12, but she is just a commoner. Let me think….. She goes to Kaguraki Public High School and is all in all average."

"How long has she been in your service?" asked Tamaki. "It has been five years and will be six years on April 5th."

"You must be really close if you know the exact date," added Tamaki. Saya smiled and looked down, "I never thought about it before, ha-ha, I really don't know," Saya said, nervously laughing. Tamaki was confused about Ms. Hikawah and Ms. Hikotto's relationship. "If you don't mind I only really have one question left."

"It's fine really. What's your question?" she asked smiling. "How did you meet Lila, I mean Ms. Hikotto? She doesn't seem the type to apply for that kind of position."

"Ha-ha I thought you would ask that. When I was 10 I got separated from my mother and father during a garden party. Before I knew it I was in a small park and the sun was setting. I didn't know where I was or how to get home. I had been walking for hours so I decided to sit down on a bench and I started to cry. Then 6 senior middle school girls approached me and started to hassle me. They asked me who I was and started to make fun of me because of my fancy clothing. They began shoving back and forth, and then one of them tripped me. I fell to the ground, and scrapped my knee. I had never seen my own blood before, and I was so scared, I thought that I was never going to see my parents again. Then one of the girls stepped up and lifted her fist back preparing to punch me. I closed my eyes waiting for the punch, I heard the sound of someone getting hit, but it wasn't me. I opened my eyes and saw a girl down on one knee in front on me, she had taken the hit. I couldn't see her face but, I remember her long golden hair and her gentle voice asking me if I was all right. She stood up and asked me to close my eyes. At first I didn't, then she turned and smiled at me, telling me it was all going to be okay. When I saw her face, I don't know what happened but, I closed my eyes and 10 seconds later I felt a pat on my head and when I opened my eyes there was the girl. She helped me up and as I looked around the girls from before were all on the ground unconscious. This girl was only twelve and she beat up 6 senior middle school girls all by herself. I just couldn't believe it, she was amazing. She invited me to stay at her place for the night, I can't really remember what her home was like but I remember the food she made. It was the best food I have ever had and she still is a great cook to this day. Also, I remember a soft angelic humming, it was so beautiful and gentle, the melody rocked me to sleep like a cradle. The next day she got me home, and my parents were so thankful that they offered her money, housing, even to have her school tuition be paid to attend Ouran, but she respectfully declined. She just said that it wouldn't have been right to walk away without doing anything, and she bowed then walked away. As she was leaving the house, I didn't want to say good bye, and I ran after her. Before she got into the car to leave forever, I latched on to her and begged her not to go. I pleaded, and cried telling her that I wanted her to stay with me forever. She patted me on the head and looked me in the eyes, and looking back into her golden eyes it was like peering at her heart. She smiled and said okay. At first I admit I was thrown off, and was confused. She just laughed at the expression on my face, and took my hand. She walked my back inside and asked to speak with my parents alone. I was sent to my room to wait, and 5 minutes later my parents came to my room and I noticed that she wasn't with them. I started to cry thinking she left forever. My parents smiled and explained that Lila had offered to be my personal maid. She would get a steady pay, but live at her own home and attend the school of her choice. It was a strange agreement, most people would have asked or money and taken advantage but not Lila. After that day Lila became a sister and after my mother passed away she became a mother as well. I don't think there is anyone I am closer to, or anyone more selfless than Lila. She truly is a great friend, she is my best friend."

After Saya shared her story she realized what Lila was to her and she stood up, which startled Tamaki. She bowed and ran out of the music room, to fix her mistake.

Tamaki sat back in his chair and processed what he had just heard. "Although I have just heard all of this information, and from her best friend no less, I still don't know who this Lila Hikotto is. Even to her best riend she remains a mystery." For Tamaki this was frustrating and as he went home that day he decided that he would solve the mystery behind Ms. Lila Hikotto.