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Chapter 4: Freeze!

It was finally friday! We had gotten all the hosts and all the regulars of the Host Club to go along with the prank the twins and I had planned for Tamaki. It was harmless really but his reaction was bound to be a good one. It was decided that I would be with Tamaki while the prank was in action Only five more minutes before it was put into action. The club room was buzzing with its usual rowdiness when suddenly it all stopped. No one talking or moving a single muscle. Honey paused with his forkful of cake held almost to his mouth. Haruhi's smile stayed plastered on her face while the twins had paused in the middle of a brotherly hug. Kyoya had stopped moving right when he was about to push his glasses back up the bridge of his nose. Mori was sitting stock still, well even more so than usual. Even all the girls in the room had stopped mid laugh, smile, or sentence. Even the clock on the wall had stopped ticking. It was great everyone stopped at the same time just as planned now all we had to do is sit and watch to see what Tamaki would do.

"Ah, princess you truly do look beautiful today." He paused waiting for a response. He looked into her unblinking eyes a moment longer before realizing that she wasn't moving. This was strange usually his words would have some sort of effect on girls that's why he was the prince type that's why he got the most customers. But there was no response what so ever from the girl. Something wasn't right. It seemed that she wasn't even breathing! Tamaki backed up a little and waved his hand in front of her face. The girl didn't so much as flinch. He was going to ask one of the other girls if she was okay but they were all the same. Panicking he turned to Kyoya who was also frozen. He jumped up out of his spot on the couch and looked around the room frantically. He was trying to find someone, anyone that was moving like he was.

"Haruhi! HARUHI! SPEAK TO ME! KYOYA! WHAT'S GOING ON? KYOYA!"

Tamaki didn't know what to do so he retreated into his shadowy corner growing mushrooms wondering why all of his friends were now motionless statues. Then as suddenly as the phenomenon started it stopped. Everyone was continuing what they were doing.

"Tamaki? What are you doing over there? Are you okay?"

He turned around with a sad expression. Noticing everyone back in motion confusion, surprise, and joy flashed across his face. He quickly recovered and gave the girl his host smile and continued on with the rest of club hours as if nothing at all had happened. I glanced over at the twins who had a slight almost unnoticeable smirk to their usual host expressions. I couldn't help but let out a small laugh. It went better then expected everyone did amazing especially when he started running around waving his hand in people's faces they didn't even flinch! I wonder if I should stay and talk to the twins afterwards about how well it went or actually leave at the same time Akira does. I've been hanging around them a lot this week I think I will just go ahead and hang out with Akira and do something that doesn't have anything to do with pranks. Luckily it was Friday so I had the whole weekend ahead to hang out with Akira and get my mind off anything school related. I was just outside the front door of the school when my cell phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Momo dear what are your plans for the weekend?"

"I haven't made any yet do you need me for something?"

"Well since you haven't made any plans yet I need you to do a few things for me and my husband one of our employees quit and we're having this party at the house this weekend for our business partners so we could use your help setting up."

"No problem when and where will you need my assistance?"

"Oh thank you dear you're wonderful! If you could wake up early and come with me to the office in the morning that'd be great. The party is on Sunday and we will need you to help serve food."

"Alright I can do that. I'm happy to do anything to help out after everything you've done for me."

"Don't mention it dear we'd do anything to make our darling Akira happy and you're actually quite useful so I'm happy we took you in."

"I'm happy to hear that well I will see you then . Goodbye." I sighed and my phone started to ring again.

"Hello?"

"Momo where are you? I've been waiting and I don't see you anywhere. Do you want me to wait or are you doing something else?"

"I'll be home later. I think I'm just going to take a walk."

"Okay. Hey what are you doing this weekend I was thinking that maybe we could go to the mall or something."

"I can't I have to help your parents with this party they are having this weekend."

"Oh yeah! I completely forgot about that. They want me there so I'll be needing a new dress. Hmmm well I will see you later then."

I didn't even bother saying bye I just shut my phone and started walking to the house. Walking always made me feel better and allowed me to think more than in any kind of limo or car. I spent the rest of the day doing homework and simply walking around doing nothing in particular. The next morning I had to wake up early for a Saturday and go run errands in preparation for the important party. I had to go and get flowers and call make sure all the food was being delivered and small things like that so it really wasn't that bad. Although when I realized who was going to be at the party I was happy but nervous at the same time. I wonder what kind of joint project Akira's parents and the Hitachiins were working on. It was none of my business all I had to do was serve food and help make sure everyone was happy at the party tomorrow although I'd rather be a guest then a server but I wasn't born into a rich family so this is how it would be. The only I could do is work hard and smile while doing it and that's exactly what I was going to do.

"Momo how do I look?"

"You look great Akira light pink is a good color for you."

"Do you really think this dress is okay? I wanted to look classy but too stuffy you know?"

"Akira you look fine. I think it's perfect for a meet and greet party."

"Thanks Momo. Is that your server's outfit?"

"Yeah it is. I look like a female butler but you do what you got to do you know?"

"No I wouldn't know what that's like but the look suits you."

"I don't know if you are trying to insult me or compliment me or insult me so I'm just going to say thanks and go down stairs I have to prep some of the platters before people get here."

"But it's an hour before the party can't you stay and talk a little?"

"I wish but I told your mom I'd be down there about fifteen minutes ago I'll talk to you later Akira."

As much as I didn't want to I left to go and place food and drinks on trays along with the other workers. None of us talked much since we were too busy making everything look as close to perfect as humanly possible. Finally people had started to arrive and after another hour the party was in full swing. I walked around through the crowd offering beverages and snacks to the various guests smiling the whole time making sure to stay out of the way while doing my job as well as possible. The party was extremely boring now I was glad I was a server instead of a guest because at least I had something to keep me busy. Every time I saw Akira she was wearing her bored fake smile. It must have been important to make a good impression. I was headed back to the kitchen when I spotted Hikaru and Kaoru standing by themselves talking about well whatever it is that brothers talk about. I didn't know if I should stop and talk with them or try to avoid them. After all the only person who knew that I wasn't actually rich besides Akira was Kyoya and well it didn't seem to put me high on his list. Although they all accepted Haruhi well but she was the amazing honor student.

I didn't have time to make the decision Kaoru had spotted me. His face lit up in a smile with a little confusion etched into it but before he could let Hikaru know or approach me I turned and went into the kitchen to get another platter. I took a deep breath and walked back out there a smile plastered on my face. As soon as I walked out the other kitchen door they were there waiting for me. I just smiled wider and did what I was supposed to do.

"Can I interest either of you in some sushi? If you look around the other servers also have drinks and-"

"What are you doing?" Kaoru asked his confusion more prominent on his face.

"Isn't that a little obvious? I'd love to talk with you guys but I-"

"Well yeah but-"

"WHY?" They finished in unison.

"I have to. Why else would I be doing this? I really do have to go and walk around more I will talk to you guys later."

With that I left them standing there. I unconsciously avoided them for the rest of the evening. I didn't want to explain my situation to them right now or ever really. I felt more than a little embarrassed about not being who people assumed I was. I wasn't rich. I lived with my best friend and I wasn't some super smart person who could get a scholarship to anywhere. I was me and I was both embarrassed and ashamed of that despite my happy facade. I mean my life was great better than most it's just my past that I wish I could rewrite. Gladly the party was drawing to a close without incident. I was beyond tired and couldn't wait to get to bed. Alas I couldn't be so lucky the remaining guests were crowding around something or rather someone.

"In order to start our new partnership on a light and happy note my sons would like for you to play a quick game that they came up with. If you don't win that's alright I don't win every time myself." Stated .

"Okay let's see what it is." The twins stood in the middle of the crowd and began their famous game placing identical hats on their head.

"Okay! Let's play the Which One is Hikaru Game!" They moved around a little then stopped.

"So which one of us is Hikaru?"

"I think the one on the left is Hikaru and the one on the right is Kaoru." Guessed Akira's mom in an unsure voice.

"You guessed right! Congratulations!"

"Oh! How splendid! What a lucky guess!"

Akira's parents and the twins' parents talked amongst themselves after that. I shook my head and continued to walk around. They must have let her win just to please her. Kaoru was on the left and Hikaru was on the right but it wasn't my place to point it out. After another hour everyone had finally left and went to bed. I stayed with the maid and butler to help clean up a little before they forced me to go to bed as well. Tomorrow was Monday and I needed the rest to be able to get my work done in school.

"Good morning Momo!"

"Hey Akira. Ready for school? Did you get all your homework done?"

"Ummhmm I sure did. Don't you think that party was so boring? It must have been worse for you though since you had to put up with serving people all night."

"It actually made it easier to endure I just had to walk around and not listen to any boring conversations."

"I guess. Did you know that Hikaru and Kaoru were there? You guys are friends now right? Did you talk to them at all?"

"Yeah I saw them. They played that game and yeah I did talk to them but not for long I was working."

"What'd they think of seeing you there like that?"

"You mean seeing me working? I don't know what they thought. They were kind of surprised but I didn't stick around long enough to find out what else they thought. Now come on we need to get going I don't want to be late to school."

"Yeah. Oh and Momo I won't be at the Host Club today I have to leave school early to meet with the family doctor for my yearly check up."

"Okay I think I might still go. I'm not sure yet."

She nodded and we headed off to school. We probably would have talked more but I decided to catch a few more minutes of sleep instead on the way there. I walked straight to my classroom and got ready for class. I looked out the window until the twins walked in and sat down on either side of Haruhi. Though today was different instead of Hikaru being seated next to me Kaoru was. I shrugged it off my sleepiness preventing me from being as curious as usual. Kaoru turned towards me and was about to ask me something. I just hoped it wasn't about last night.

"Momo do you have a pencil I can borrow?"

"Yeah sure here you go." I was a little surprised it wasn't what I expected him to say but I was relieved none the less.

The day passed by as any normal day did slowly. Lunch came and went as did afternoon classes. I decided I would go to the club today and instead of sitting with Haruhi I'd sit with the twins. Boy was I in for a surprise I'd never paid any attention to how they hosted. I sat down at their table a little awkwardly but they didn't question my changed seat. At first the conversation was normal like any other I've had with Haruhi during club hours even the girls acted the same constantly gushing over them. So far I had yet to see the big difference between them and the other hosts until the conversation took a little bit of a twist. We were talking about what we were afraid of. The other girls said things like snakes, spiders, ghosts, and other things that were common. It was my turn to say what I was afraid of but I didn't wish to share it with any of the other girls near so instead I said something else.

"What about you two? What are you scared of?"

"I'm not afraid of anything!" They said in unison.

"Kaoru that's not true. You are definitely afraid of something."

"Hikaruuuu that's too personal! You can't let them know!"

"It's only fair that I answer her question. Kaoru is afraid of-"

"HIKARU! I can't believe you'd just tell my secret so easily like that! I trusted you to keep it." Kaoru said with tears in his eyes.

"Oh Kaoru I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you." Hikaru pulled Kaoru's face closer to his holding his chin and looking him in the eye. "I'm sorry Kaoru I promise to keep your secret I won't tell anyone."

"Oh Hikaru!"

They stood and gave each other an extremely brotherly hug. The girls almost fainted at such an act but they kept staring in interest. I looked at the twins then back at the girl and was barely able to stifle my laughter. Soon after that club was over and all the girls had left except for me who waited until they were gone and laughed. I couldn't hold it in any longer I laughed until I couldn't breathe. They were looking at me with confusion and interest on their face.

"What's so funny?" They asked at the same time.

"You two are! The whole act was perfect the looks on the girls' faces was great!"

"You didn't feel sad or overwhelmed by our act? How did you know it was just an act anyway?"

"It was so obvious! I don't know how to explain it but it was."

They looked at each other and whispered something then looked back at me.

"Let's play the Which One is Hikaru Game!" They did the same thing they did the other night as I sat there.

"Now which one is Hikaru?"

I acted like I was thinking before answering...

Author's Note: Well there's chapter four! I hope you liked it! It took me longer to update this time because I was having major writer's block but it's gone now! YAY! I should have the next chapter up soon. Oh and the next chapter will be written in Kaoru's point of view just to change it up a little. Again if you have time REVIEW it's like giving me a virtual hug. (^.^) At the beginning of this chapter I found the prank a little hard to explain so there is a link on my profile of an example of it. So hopefully that will help you picture it better. Well that's all I have to say and to all of you who have added me or this story to any kind of list I thank you because that makes you super awesome!