Yeah...I'm not gonna make excuses... So have fun.
***Chapter 4: Tea and Sweet Tea***
I caught the smells of fresh cut flowers, cake, and... Is that orange? This must be costing a lot of money! As the light began to fade out from the opening doors, and before me stood 6 very attractive guys and the she-man I met this morning in the hall. I noticed that Kyoya and Tamaki were 2 of the 6, but nevertheless, they were still beautiful. Behind the boys was a poorly lit room and a dance floor with changing lights and a stage in front. It looked to be like a regular club back in America. I got a sudden feel of homesickness, but quickly dismissed it. This will be a good experience, I know it will be. But what is this place? Why is there only girls waiting to get inside this club. Why are these boys and girl standing before me smiling as if they knew me my whole life. Everyone started to shuffle forward into the room. I barely felt my feet touch the ground, but I was finally in the room.
"Hello my darling princesses! I hope your day has all the happiness this world can offer you in it." Tamaki purred. All the girls swooned, including Carmen and Lily. Callie and I stood off to the corner, observing.
"Are you sure this isn't a male strip club?" I whispered to Callie.
She laughed silently, "Not sure, but I'll keep you posted."
"Damn, they are so hot though!" I smiled at her.
"Mmmhmmm. Nothing like a sexy Japanese man to brighten your day." She answered without taking her eyes off the scene.
"So as you all know, today is a very important day!" One of the twins said.
"Today is our singing contest!" The other finished.
"If you ladies will sign your names on one of these three sheets, you shall sing on that stage with your choice of a song." Haruhi, or the she-man said.
"Please feel free to browse through our song selections for songs to perform." Kyoya told them.
"And also enjoy the yummy cake and orange drink!" An adorable little boy said. He looked to be 10 or 11. He's so cute!
"The top seven winners will each get a date with the host of their choice, and our king, Tamaki, will decide the winners." Kyoya said.
Tamaki winked dramatically and pulled a rose out of nowhere, "I'll be watching you all very closely and good luck."
The girls went nuts. They all squealed so loud that I was tempted to cover my ears. What the hell? What is this place?! What do these guys do exactly? Do they have contests like this or do they just make sure girls are going gaga over them? Its ridiculous and disgusting!
"Ellie! We should participate!" Callie told me while trying to pounce on my arm, but she's a little too short.
"No way."
"Oh come on! We could see this as a present and maybe we'll meet a few new people by doing this! Come on Ellie, please?" She gave me her puppy dog eyes.
"Puppy dog eyes? Really? You know I can't resist!" I complained.
"I know! And that's why I love you!" She said cheerfully.
"As long as you know you're a bitch." I told her sarcastically.
"I know! And that's why you love me!" She again, said cheerfully.
I mumbled something un intelligent about puppy dog eyes and being a bitch and went to sign our names up on the damn list.
I was the very last person to sign up and once I had finished, a dj was up on the stage playing some songs. Carmen and Callie were dancing, but Lily was sitting at a table sipping what looked to be like instant coffee. I went over to the table and sat down.
"So have you figured out what the host club is exactly?" Lily asked without turning away from watching the crowd of dancing people.
"I believe they are an activities program that happens to be lead by gorgeous boys." I said.
"Not exactly." She disagreed.
"Then what is it?" I asked.
"I'm probably not the best to explain. Hold on I'll get Kyoya to explain it to you. He and Tamaki were suppose to personally welcome you anyway." She said standing up and going to find Tamaki and Kyoya. I watched Callie laughing and having fun on the dance floor. This was probably the best decision we've ever made. Callie needed to be away from Tennessee after what happened to her. I just hope that nobody runs into her on the dance floor, she'll be in a lot of pain...
"Oh my dear American princess, we have been awaiting your arrival and think your are the most
generous person for granting us the pleasure to be in your presence." He said dramatically on the verge of tears. Kyoya looked a little annoyed and bored. I smiled a tight and fake smile at Tamaki.
"Well that is very kind of you, but if you don't mind, would you be so kind to inform me of this club and its purpose?" I asked.
"This club is for only the most handsome boys, with way too much time on their hands, that entertain ladies, who also have way too much time on their hands, at Ouran Academy which is basically a playground for the super rich and beautiful." He finished his tirade with a full circle and rose petals flying around.
I stared at this idiot. "Excuse me now?"
"YOU TWO SHADY TWINS! GET AWAY FROM HARUHI!" Tamaki screeched not 5 inches from my ears. He sprinted to where the twins were basically raping Haruhi. Do any of the other girls know that she's also a girl?
"Well here comes a new headache." I mumbled while massaging the side of my head.
"Are you alright?" Kyoya asked with fake concern.
"Yes thank you. Its just this stuff is very... Overwhelming, if you will." I replied slowly while watching the argument between Haruhi and Tamaki, which finished with Tamaki crying in a corner. Then he started to grow mushrooms. What a strange boy.
Kyoya smirked slightly. "So he was going to inform you of the duties of the Host club?"
"Yes he was. But seeing that he's busy, would you mind telling me?" I asked sweetly.
"The Host Club is a social club that meets everyday at 3:20 when the seven group of men talk with beautiful young ladies to entertain and accompany them. It is the Host Club's main goal is to make each lady happy." He explained. To me personally, he sounded as if he had memorised and practised it that way. Then the twins started getting closer, as if to hug each other, than even closer than that. What is this?! If I didn't know any better they were about to make out! As the were almost touching lips the girls all around them swooned and ear splitting squeal. I winced a few times before I could hear Kyoya asking me if I was alright.
"What?" I asked dumbly. I was starting to hear a ringing in my ears.
"I asked if you were alright," he said smirking, "but judging from your expression you're not."
"Oh yeah I'll be fine. But do y'all have some aspirin around here or something?" I asked.
He produced a small bottle of aspirin from his pocket. I grinned at him.
"So I guess all this gives you a headache so much you have to carry a portable aspirin bottle?" I asked.
He smirked at me.
"One does have to be prepared." He simply said.
"So its like this everyday?" I asked. He nodded grimly. I just stared at him, and then he looked up from his black booklet.
"How do you find time?" I asked.
"What do you mean?"
"I can see in class that you're very smart and its also obvious that you play Cello, and then you also run the host club," I shook my head, "I just don't understand." He thought a moment before answering.
"I do all this stuff because it runs in my blood." He answered in his emotionless voice.
"Oh... Ok."
I felt as if I overstepped my boundaries a bit. I blushed a shade of scarlet and looked to my hands. When I looked up again, he was still typing on his computer, so instead I turned my attention to observe the other members of the Host Club. I could see that the guys just didn't join the host club just to get fussed over(although that's what I thought at first.) But they all seemed genuinely concerned for their guests happiness. Kyoya stayed beside me just got out his laptop and start typing away furiously. I started to memorise the hosts. Tamaki was obviously the favourite out of the group. He was constantly followed by girls. Although I did notice him and Haruhi being extremely friendly to one another. I wonder if they're dating secretly. Then there was two red headed twins that looked like devil cats. They seemed to keep doing some sort of incest type thing that made the girls go crazy. I didn't pay much attention to them. Then there was a little blonde boy. He was a couple inches taller than Callie and he was really adorable. I did see him and Callie strike up a conversation while they were getting cake at the snack table. She was giggling and laughing and he was smiling and blushing a lot too. Interesting... Then there was a huge man with black hair. He just stood off to the corner and watched all the fun. I didn't see him open his mouth once. Then there was Haruhi. She caught my eye once and waved at me and smiled. I waved back, and saw a few girls shoot me death glares. How are they so stupid they can't figure out she's a girl? Either that or there's a bunch of lesbians at this school.
"So the Host Club only puts on such a …. show, for the happiness of ladies? Not to get fawned over?" I asked curiously. If the guys just want some action, I am leaving right this second and never leaving back. It would be cruel to play with girls hearts like that.
"The Host Club's only concern is the happiness of our guests. Tamaki founded this club on the properties of trying to make each and every girl smile. Our goal is not to play with the ladies fragile hearts, simply to make them happy." He seemed to be reading my thoughts. He looked up from his computer and smirked at me. I smirked right back at him. I won't let him have any power over me.
"If you don't mind me asking Miss Collier, but how did you know I play Cello?" Kyoya asked, breaking off our staring contest.
"Umm well first Mr. Ootori, I observe quite well and..."
"Ellie!" Callie came running towards me "we're about to start! Come on!" She pulled me out of my chair and weaved her way through the crowd of girls to the stage. Apparently we were going first.
"Oh my god, did you see the Americans sign up for the contest?" The redhead asked her friend.
"Yeah I did. God, all these Americans think they sing so good, but they're the worst singers on the planet!" Her snotty friend retorted.
They are in for a very big surprise.
Callie got her hands on a guitar and handed it to me. I like to play guitar better than Callie.
"Ladies, it is time to start the singing contest. First up we have our american princesses that have so boldly volunteered to go first." Haruhi announced.
"Please welcome Elise..." One of the twins said.
"And Callie to the stage." The other finished. There was a polite, but bored clap in response. I wasn't nervous at all. I don't really get nervous for these types of things, and neither does Callie. Besides, we love to sing.
"Hey y'all! My name is Callie and this is..."
"Elise. It's a pleasure to make y'alls acquaintance!" I finished. We've done this so many times today, it's kinda becoming second nature now.
"Today we're gonna sing a song by Taylor Swift called Fearless. We hope y'all like it!" Callie nodded to me to begin playing. My finger began to smoothly dance across the fingerboard and play the simple cords. I knew this song by heart and Callie opened her mouth and began to sing with her angelic voice.
There's somethin bout the way
The street looks when it's just rained
There's a glow off the pavement
You walk me to the car
And you know I wanna ask you dance right there
In the middle of the parking lot
We're drivin down the road
I wonder if you know
I'm trying so hard not to get caught up now
But you're just so cool
Run your hands through your hair
Absent mindedly makin me want you
And I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me head first
Fearless
So baby drive slow
'Til we run out of road in this one horse town
I wanna stay right here in this passenger's seat
You put your eyes on me
In this moment now capture it, remember it
Cause I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me head first, Fearless
And I don't know but with you I'd dance in a storm in my best dress, Fearless
Well you stood there with me in the doorway
My hands shake
I'm not usually this way but,
You pull me in and I'm a little bit more brave
It's the first kiss
It's flawless
Really somethin
It's fearless
Cause I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me head first, fearless
And I don't know why but with you I'd dance in a storm in my best dress, fearless(2xs)
I played the last few cords of the song and the music room went completely silent for two seconds. Then applause erupted and there was a lot of surprised looks including the redhead bitch. I had a smirk on my face while Callie grinned from ear to ear. We both said thank you and climbed down off the stage. A bunch of "good jobs" and "that was amazing!" Flooded in from all sides. I made my face go blank but graciously except each comment. The little blonde boy and the tall man got on stage next.
"That was a pretty performance by Elise and Callie!" He said so cutely.
"But there is still more! Next we have Kisa that will sing us a wonderful song! Right Mori?" He asked the tall man.
"Umph" Mori nodded.
To my dismay the redhead girl got on stage. She smiled seductively and said the name of her song. I didn't really care because I was on a mission to find my backpack. I really need to start on my homework. As I weaved through the crowd, I heard Kisa singing. She was not bad actually. I slipped out the doors and into the hallway. I think they're by my locker. Tutoring with Kyoya starts in 15 minutes. I need to look at some of it, so I won't look like a complete idiot. Soon I found my books, by the water fountain in the hallway(how did they get there?) and headed back to the club room.
While I headed back I saw Kisa and her two snotty friends talking to a blonde. She was cute and a bit plump. But she had the curves. As I got closer, I could hear their conversation.
"Why are you even here at Ouran? This place is only for the rich and beautiful!" One of her little friend said.
"And you are neither of those!" The other sneered.
"You should just go..." Kisa started.
"That is quiet enough!" I called. Kisa and her friends whirled around to see me in surprise. I strode up with confidence and a powerful look.
"You three should mind your own business and go about your day. You have no reason to talk to this young lady." I told them. I reeeeally want to slap a bitch.
"Why do you care? You don't even know her!" The one on the left growled.
"Every girl getting bullied by bitches like you are my business. Now, I believe in Japan there is a strict law against bullying and hazing, is there not? So I suggest you get your scrawny little ass out of here and there will be no trouble. I will not call the police nor will I take legal action if you stop from this day forward." I threatened.
"You wouldn't do it!" Kisa shrieked.
"Try me!" I sneered back.
"Kisa, she's not worth it. Let's go. Come on. We got to go!" Her little friends dragged her down the hall. When they were out of earshot and sight, I turned to the girl.
"Are you ok? Those things they said were false and pretty harsh." I asked her concerned.
She just looked at me and then her face broke out into a huge grin.
"Yeah I'm fine! But thanks so much for what you said!" She said cheerfully.
"Anytime! By the way I'm Ellie. What's your name?"
"Hanna. So you're the new exchange student?" She asked. Before I could answer, Tamaki and Kyoya stepped from the shadows.
"Miss Hanna, Miss Collier are my two lovely princesses alright? We heard the argument." Tamaki asked walking up to us and taking us each into his arms. I manoeuvred my way out of his grasp.
"Oh yes Tamaki! Thank you for your concern! Ellie was so brave and kind to defend me!" Hanna told him.
"That is very admirable! Don't you think so Kyoya?" Tamaki asked.
"Why of course! It was amazing." He said in a bored tone.
"It wasn't all that amazing" I mumbled. "Besides, I wasn't gonna let her be mean to such a sweet person." I gestured to Hanna. Last thing I need is this idiot blonde to take an interest in me.
"Shouldn't we head back to the club? It is almost time to close and the ladies are bound to notice our absence eventually." Kyoya noted.
"Of course. Ladies would like us to escort you back to the club?" Tamaki said holding his arm out to Hanna, old-fashioned style. Kyoya didn't offer his arm, because I already walked on. As I entered the room, Callie immediately spotted me and ran to me.
"Ellie! Come dance with us! Its our song!" She had to basically yell at me over the speakers.
"Ok!" I said and followed her.
We dance to our hearts content to and singing very loudly. After the song ended the host club announced it was closing time.
Before it closed, I wanted to get some of this tea that everyone likes so much. I hope it's sweet like it is at a local restaurant in Aurora called Toots. They have the best tea. I walked over to the tea tray and picked up a delicate cup and took a sip. Immediately I started to gag. I should have know it would've been that disgusting hot stuff !Why was I expecting sweet tea?! I should have known better! I doubled over and coughed loudly. I was starting to choke. Since the music had been cut off, my coughing was the only sound in the room. Callie, Carmen, and Lily came to help me but I waved them off. I started to gasp for breath and began to actually get oxygen.
"God! I'm never drinking this stuff again!" I coughed.
"Ellie, are you ok? You sound like you're going to die..." Lily actually seemed concerned for me.
"Yeah I probably am. I think the Host Club is trying to poison me though. Shit, this stuff tastes awful! How on earth can you drink this?!"
"Just out of curiosity, what were you expecting?" Kyoya came up behind me from nowhere.
"Oh sweet mother of pearl! Please don't sneak up on me again like that!" I screamed.
"My apologies." He said with fake concern.
"I was expect sweet tea. Not hot tea, like an idiot." I mumbled, embarrassed.
Carmen laughed, "Oh you silly goose! But Lily and I have to go now, so we'll see you two tomorrow. Bye!"
"Bye!" Callie waved goodbye, in a huge fashion.
"Miss Collier, when would you like to begin our tutoring?" Kyoya came from the shadows, again, making me jump.
"Ok let's just start now. Let's just get it over with." I said, exasperated.
He walked over to the table where I had put my backpack down. He sat down and then got out his laptop(again) and started typing(again). Callie was across the room eating cake and talking to the blonde boy. I opened my book and tried to translate all the math talk into english but just got frustrated. I slammed the book shut and stood up to get some more cake. Maybe that will calm me down. Once I got back to the table a question dawned on me.
"Hey Mr. Ootori?" I asked.
"Yes Miss Collier?" He asked without looking up from his laptop.
"Isn't the host club beautiful men who entertain women?" I asked putting emphasis on the genders.
"Yes." He answered.
"Well then why is Haruhi in the club? She is a girl after all." I said. Kyoya looked up from his laptop to stare at me. And then the twins and Tamaki looked up from there tug-a-war fight for Haruhi. Even the little blonde boy and the black haired man did too. Oh shit, I'm in trouble.
"How did you know this?" Tamaki asked in a serious voice. This was the first time he actually seemed serious. Is this a big deal?
I chuckled a bit. "Well her form and eyes are very feminine. Then her hands were a dead giveaway. I can just tell. Could y'all not?" I asked.
"Well some of us could!" Mumbled one of the twins. Tamaki shot them a death glare.
"Miss Collier. Haruhi is simply here to pay off a debt she owes to the host club. Once she gets a certain number of customers to request her, then she is free to go and free to reveal her true gender. But until that time she must act as a male to pay it off completely." Kyoya explained.
"Oh ok. I get it now. But Haruhi? Isn't it awkward to have all the girls fawn over you?" I asked curiously.
"Not really. It was at first, but now its kind of interesting." She replied.
"How so?" I asked.
"You ask a lot of questions." One of the twins stated bluntly.
"Well how else am I supposed to learn? Anyway, Haruhi, your answer please?"
"I think its funny to see how far a girl would go to show her love and affection for the guy she loves. Its really inspirational." She told me.
"AWWWWW! MY DAUGHTER IS SO SWEEEEET!" Tamaki squealed and picked up Haruhi and swung her around.
"Cut it out sympai! Put me down!" Haruhi screamed.
I laughed a bit because they would make a wonderful couple.
"So who are you?" One of the twins asked harshly.
I stared at him a moment before answering.
"My name is Elise Collier. Mr. Ootori has agreed to tutor me in my mathematical skills until I can be brought up to speed with the curriculum the class is on at this point in time. May I ask y'alls name?" I said professionally. I wiped my face clean of emotions and listened intently.
"We are the devil twins. Hikaru and Kaoru. I bet you can't guess which one is Hikaru!" They said in unison while coming behind me and wrapping an arm around my waist and shoulders.
"Umm maybe later, but thanks for the offer." I said nervously.
"What's your name?" I asked the little blonde boy.
"I'm Mitiskuni Honeynosuku! But everyone calls me Honey! It's nice to meet you El-chan!" He said.
"And your name?" I asked the tall man.
"His name is Takashi Morinosuka. He doesn't talk much but we call him Mori, right Mori?" Honey said.
"Umph" he grunted.
"So Ellie-sama, are you a commoner?" Tamaki asked excitedly.
"I'm sorry? I don't understand what you mean?" I was very confused at this point. You know, there's so much a girl can take in one day.
"Are you poor or rich?" One of the twins, Hikaru, I think said harshly. What's his problem?
"Well, I wouldn't consider us terribly poor but we certainly aren't rich!" Callie hopped off her chair and came to stand with me.
"So you are a commoner!" Tamaki squealed. "Ooh Haruhi! You'll have new girlfriends to play with and make your feminine side come out!"
"Say what now?" Haruhi grumbled.
Tamaki was suddenly in front of Callie, not 5 inches from her cheek.
"It's so brave of you commoners to come out of the shadows and be graced with our beauty! The commoners are so poor and sad that I don't know how they can get through life without crying themselves to sleep at night!"
"So you think that the middle class is unfortunate and deprived?" Callie asked, trying to keep her voice level. Her temper was about to explode.
"Why of course my darling! What else could I possibly mean?" Tamaki seemed genuinely confused.
I scoffed, "Well Tamaki, middle class is not poor. We are merely average. Some of us have to be average, and my personal opinion is that I prefer it. It is more laid back and a happy lifestyle."
"Yeah and we basically fund your companies too." Callie mumbled. I smirked at her comment.
"Hey Callie? Is there anymore cake left? I need to get this bitter tea taste outta my mouth!" I said.
"Yes ma'am! Honey knows where it is. I think its over yonder," she turned to honey, "what other flavours y'all got here?"
Honey, the twins, Haruhi, Tamaki, and even Kyoya laughed. Mori smiled.
"What's wrong? What did I do?" She asked confused.
"Your accent is adorable Cal-chan!" Honey giggled.
"Really? I never thought I had an accent."
"Oh you do! Both you and Elise Sympai do and it is very heavy too!" Haruhi told us.
"How so?" I wondered to myself.
"For example, say a sentence about the Host Club." Kyoya answered me while typing.
"Y'all have expensive taste." I automatically stated.
Kyoya smirked and the rest of the Host Club repressed a laugh and smile.
"See? You said "Y'all" silly!" Honey giggled.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't aware of how different I talk. I'll try not to do it anymore." I told them apologetically while looking at the floor.
"Nonsense. Its quite alright. It is just... As you said different." Kyoya smirked while typing. He seemed amused by the word different.
I glanced at my watch to see it was 4:51. Oh crap! Mr. Okasaki said he would be back here at 4:30. I hate making people wait. Its just so rude!
"Callie! We gotta get going! Mr. Okasaki has been waiting on us for almost 20 minutes!" I called to her, panicked.
"Oh good god! We gotta hurry! He'll be so mad at us!" Callie cried.
"Why are you so worried about making your butler wait? He works for you after all." Kaoru questioned. He seemed to be more polite than his brother.
"Even though he is the help he is a human being. And every human being deserves respect." Callie answered kindly, although I knew she was pissed.
I smiled at her and motioned for her to hurry.
"Cal-chan, El-chan, will you be coming tomorrow?!" Asked Honey excitedly.
"Umm I don't know..." Callie pursed her lips and thought for a moment.
"Ellie, do you want to?" She asked.
"I have to be here for tutoring anyways, so we might as well." I said exasperated.
"Yay! They'll come to play!" Tamaki said happily.
"Play, play, play!" The twins chanted behind him.
I looked at them with amusement and disgust. Haruhi came to stand by me.
"Don't worry, you'll get used to their antics. At times its kind of funny." She said with a small smile.
"That's good to hear, I suppose." I said through unmoving lips.
"Colleen, we need to leave." I called sternly.
"Ok, ok, ok mom! I'm a cumin! I'll see y'all later, okay? Bye!" Callie called while I was dragging her out.
"Well wasn't that fun! I just had the best time!" Callie chatted happily with me. I only had to offer the occasional head nods and umphs, but otherwise she seemed to be in her own little world.
"Ellie? Did you have fun? You seemed to be chatting it up with Kyoya!" She teased me. I rolled my eyes.
"Are you kidding me? He makes me nervous. It's like he can look at you and know all your secrets instantly before you even speak a word." I explained.
"Kinda like you, then" she pointed out.
"No! Not at all! And hurry up, we have to go." I quickened my pace and Callie struggled to keep up. We swiftly got to the enormous double doors. I pushed really hard on them, but they didn't budge. I motioned for Callie to help, but we still couldn't get them open. It wasn't this hard this morning!
"Do you need some help with that?" A small voice said making both Callie and I jump. It was Honey, but his voice was a couple octaves deeper than usual. Callie blushed a little and nodded.
We made way for Honey and he pushed the doors open with ease.
"How did you do that?" Callie asked amazed.
"Well I am strong you know!" Honey answered cutely.
I looked out to the parking lot to see Mr. Okasaki waiting inside the car patiently. I searched his face for any anger or irritation, but found none.I walked over to him, leaving Callie and Honey, and tapped on his window. He looked up, surprised to see me. He was reading a book that I couldn't make the title out of.
"I'm so sorry we're late! Please forgive our momentary lapse of judgement and time!" I apologised and bowed profusely.
He smiled at me kindly. "Please Miss Elise don't fret. It's actually a good thing because I'm just so absorbed in this book." I sighed in relief and turned my attention back to Callie. She was still talking with that little blonde boy, Honey.
"Callie? We have to leave now. See ya later Honey!" I called to them. Callie looked up and blushed and said a shy goodbye to Honey. She skipped all the way to the car, as a reluctant Honey went inside. Interesting... I'll use this information later. I slid into the limo with Callie behind me.
"Sooo," I started, "what's up with that boy, huh? You two looked pretty cosy!" She blushed scarlet and shook her head. She looked out the window, signalling that she wasn't going to say anything. I shrugged it off and turned my attention towards the notes that I had jotted down while at the Host Club.
Tamaki
Hair colour: blonde
Eye colour: violet
Type: knight/charming
Signatures: Smile, face touching, and over dramatic gestures and sayings.
Other Information: Haruhi and Tamaki are romantically involved. Addresses Host club with family names (daughter, mommy, daddy, ect.) VERY loud. Kyoya's best friend. Didn't say anything about family.
Hikaru and Kaoru
Relationship: brothers in love?!
Sexuality: ... Homo, I think?
Hair colours: red
Eye colour: a golden hue
Type: mischievous and an intense relationship with each other.
Signatures: "The guess which one is Hikaru game". Holding each other tightly. Being mischievous.
Other Information: Seemed to be obsessed with Haruhi. Very reclusive and never left each others' sides. Finished each others' sentences
Kyoya
Hair colour: Black
Eye colour: Gray/Coal
Type: Didn't see many clients, but seemed to be the intelligent.
Signatures: fake smiles. Says things to only get business. Very fake.
Other Information: Good friends with Tamaki. Very intelligent. Focused on work. Seems to be in charge of the Host Club. The other follow his orders. Plays the Cello. Makes me a nervous wreck. Avoid him at all costs.
Haruhi
Gender: Girl
Hair colour: brown
Eye colour: big, brown
Type: Nice?
Attitude: Reluctant in the Host club, as if she didn't want to be there. Nervous around the girls.
The Debt Crisis: After owning debt to the Host Club and being able to pay it back, she was forced to join the Host Club and pretend to be a boy. Although she was forced, she seems to enjoy her time there.
Signatures: Shy smiles and blunt comments.
Other information: Close with Tamaki. The sane one of the bunch. Very nice person.
Honey
Hair colour: Blonde
Eye colour: Brown
Type: Cute and childish
Signatures: Cake and bunnies. And magical pink flowers always around him? High voice and sweet smile.
Other information: Seems to be very close to Mori. Carries his bunny everywhere. Every time he talks to Callie, his voice lowers a few octaves. Callie and him hit it off. Gotta keep an eye on him...
Mori
Hair colour: Black
Eye colour: Black
Type: Strong silent type
Signatures: Stone cold face with no emotion and the occasional "umphs"
Other information: Seems to be furiously protective of Honey. Never left his side. Didn't host any girls.
I sighed, knowing that the Host Club will be very tiring to go to. And I was never going to admit it, but I'm becoming a bit fond of the Host Club. Not the whole fangirl screaming part, but as friends. I think they really are funny. They remind me of Jess and Jake. Although I don't want to become a fangirl, that's for sure. I better get that math grade up, and fast. I leaned my head against the window and started to think. Is Jess and Jake ok? I wonder what they're doing right now? Maybe that guy Jess has her eye on has finally made his move. What about Mom and Dad? Oh God, are they even living? Callie and I were their best friends. I hope they're all ok...
"Ellie? We're here now." Callie gently shook my shoulder.
"Ok," I wiped my face clean. I Callie knew I was worried, then she would start to panic, "Let's go start work!" I said sarcastically.
We walked to the door and about three steps away, the door flung open and the scene before us was just like the one from the first time we took step in the household.
"Hello! How are y'all?" Callie greeted cheerfully.
"Very well, thank you Miss Callie. Are you ready to begin your job this afternoon?" Mr. Koto asked.
"Yes sir, we are, but will this job interfere with our studies at school?" I asked.
"No, of course two will only work from five to seven everyday except Saturday." He informed us while leading us to our rooms, "Now, your uniforms are already laid out. Go change and meet me in the parlour in ten minutes." He bowed and walked towards the kitchen.
I went into my room and threw my bag and myself on the bed. I heard a knock on my door and looked up to see Callie smiling down at ran and jumped on my bed, making us both bounce up and down, while in a giggling fit.
"So how was your day?" I asked her.
"It was really good I think! Well, as good as a first day can be at least. And yours?" She asked.
"Quite interesting. You will never guess what I did today at the Host Club!"
Our conversation continued while we shared the events of our day. I think Callie likes Ouran and she has a crush on that Honey guy. But she would never admit it. I glanced at my watch to see that we had three minutes to get to the parlour. We scrambled to get dressed and ran all the way to the parlour. Thank the sweet stars in heaven that we were right on time. Just on cue Mr. Koto and Mina walked into the room. I smiled politely at them.
"Hello girls. Mina will teach you the ropes of the house and guide you around. Nickisaka had to move to a different job due to family issues. Mina, please make Miss Elise and Miss Callie feel welcome and at home." Mr. Koto told us. We bowed lowly and he left us to the mercy of Mina.
"Hi! I'm Callie and this is..." She started.
"Elise Collier. We are pleased to make your acquaintance." I finished.
"Well hello. I am Mina and I look forward to working with you." She said shyly. She began to head down a hallway and we came to the kitchen. She went to a closet that had a ton of various cleaning products inside. She handed Callie a mop and bucket and me a duster and some windex. She led us to a room what looked to be like a study, and we began to start cleaning.
Honestly, I love cleaning. It clears my mind and I like the way it looks afterwards. Callie and I cleaned in silence for the next hour, until we made the room look spotless. The study was a classic round room with one of those old time telescopes and wall bookshelves. The room was packed with books and papers everywhere. It looked messy, but casual.
We went to find Mina, but then in the front hallway two yellow dresses were hanging in plastic containers. Oh God, the dresses are here. I took one of them off the hangers and inspected it. It was a long sleeved, with ruffles and puffy sleeves. There was a red bow and it was all the way down to the ankles. In otherwords, it was ugly.
"Umm Ellie? Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Callie spoke up.
"That we're gonna have to some altering to these?" I asked evilly.
"What's that?" Mina came up to us.
"Well this is our uniform for school and it's kinda..." Callie explained.
"Ugly?" Mina finished.
"Yeah. So we were gonna do some alterations to it. Do you want to help us?" I asked her.
"Ummm I don't know. I get off in five minutes but then I have to fix dinner and everything..." Mina trailed off.
"Don't worry! I'll get you some supper from the kitchen. and we'll get it and you just meet in Callie's room." I think that was all the problems.
"Ok I'll help!" Mina concluded.
Mina walked down the hall from where she had come from and we went to the kitchen. There must be something that we could whip up, or some type of leftovers. I looked in the fridge and found some leftover Lasagna and tossed salad. Callie heated it up onto plates while I got the drinks and trays.
"So Callie, We never finished our conversation about Honey." I started again, causally. Maybe she won't completely shut down this time.
"He's very sweet and funny. He was easy to talk to." She smiled at the memory. It's good that she's becoming happy again. I thought it was going to be awhile before she smiled again because of what happened with Jasper.
"You just seemed very happy and you should be happy." I was smiling to myself, because the thought of Callie smiling and in-love was so darn adorable. I pushed the thought out of my mind, because it would be awhile before she starts to trust again. I can't pressure her into anything. I dropped the subject and began to walk to Callie's room.
Mina was in the room, looking at the photos of family and friends that Callie had brought from home. She jumped and stumbled back when she heard me come through the door.
"Oh, umm, m-miss! I'm s-sorry! I didn't mean to..." She stuttered.
"It's ok! I find myself looking at these pictures often too." I interrupted. I picked up the frame that had Callie, mom, dad, and I in Disney world two summers ago. Callie had a big bruise on her cheek, but she was still smiling as if it was the best day of her life. We both still had braces and looked so young.
"You and Miss Taylor look very happy." Mina commented.
"Yeah. I miss Tennessee. It's like we're on a different planet here." I unconsciously put my facade down.
"Miss Collier, did you know that I've been to seven different schools in my life?" She turned to face me.
"No! I had no idea! I'm sorry, this must seem silly to you that I'm so sad..." I trailed off.
"No. I've learned no matter where you are it's pretty hard. But something my grandmother always taught me. There is no such thing as two different worlds. When we stand somewhere and look at the same thing, we are in the same world. Good luck figuring out what that means." Her philosophical moment was interrupted by Callie walking into the room.
"Hello fellow humans! I have brought the gift of food!" She sang.
"Thank goodness I'm starving! Aren't you Mina?" I put my usual facade back on. I'm going spend a while tonight trying to figure out what the hell she said means.
We started to eat our suppers and silence cascaded us. The food was kinda amazing and it was gone in five minutes. Callie went to go get her sewing machine she had brought and I got all the trimmings and fixings. We all chatted happily during our alterations to the dresses. We paid close attention to the rule books and made sure to keep with the guidelines. In this time I learned a lot about Mina. She has three brother and two sisters. She was the second oldest and furiously protective of her siblings. She loves fashion and mechanics. An interesting combination if you ask me. She wants to become an engineer one day. When we started playing the random question game and that's when we learned the most about her. Callie asked her if she could be anything, what would she be. And she said an animal.
"An animal? As in a wild animal?" I asked doubtful.
"No silly! Have you ever read To Kill A Mockingbird?" she asked. Oh now I get it.
"Of course we have! It's my favorite book!" Callie squealed.
"Well if I could be anything I would be a mockingbird. You know, the things that are free from any cruelness and hate. That would be amazing!"* She had another philosophical moment that left me and Callie speechless. How is this girl capable of these thoughts? She's like a fucking Aristotle.
"Yeah, I was just going to be a cat..." Callie joked.
"Well we better finish up these dresses!" I tried to get them back on track.
Happy chatter commenced, with the occasional rip and tears. These dresses are gonna look amazing when we're through with them. I was surprised to see Mina taking part in our k. She didn't seem like the type to do so. She reminded me of a less vulgar Jess, but a lot more philosophical. Then Callie seemed to really like her and I liked Mina too. She was sweet.
"Finally! We're finished!" Callie cheered.
"Yeah took us fucking forever." I grumbled. I looked at Mina and she smiled at our work.
"You guys are going to look hot tomorrow! So how is Ouran? I wish that I could go there! It seems like a wonderful school!" She said.
I looked at Callie and we began to tell the highlights of our day. Mina listened intently with a wide-eye expression. She was our age going to a local public school. She only goes to school half the day then comes here to work. She does independent studies, so she is extremely smart.
"Mina, would you like to take the day off tomorrow?" I asked her.
"W-what? umm no. I have to save up money for the electricity.." She looked baffled my my question. I shot a look to Callie and she immediately understood my plan.
"Yeah Mina! You should totally take the day off tomorrow? And just hang with us." Callie looked at her mischievously.
"Don't you two have school tomorrow?" She asked.
"Yes" We both said in unison.
"And your point is?" Callie beckoned her to continue.
"Yeah, that place is more like a social hub, than a school." I added.
"I can't come tomorrow, but i'll take a raincheck on your offer." She politely declined.
"Fine. That sounds reasonable. But we'll remember!" I said.
"Well I need to go home now but I'll see you two tomorrow." She hugged Callie and came over and hugged me. I looked at my watch and saw that it was almost ten. It felt like midnight already. Man, I think I'm getting too old to stay up this late.
"So Callie, did I ever tell you about Kisa?" She stopped brushing her teeth in the bathroom and stuck her head out.
"Nawh" She tried to say with a mouth full of toothpaste.
"Well, I saw her making fun of a girl and I stopped her. I'm pretty sure she hates me, but that girl is a bitch." I said coldly. Just the memory of that girl makes me angry.
"whut das zhe zant?" She asked. I gave her a quizical look and she rolled her eyes.
"What does she want?" Callie repeated, without toothpaste now.
"I'm not sure. But she's in love with Kyoya that's for sure. So I suggest we both avoid her ok?"
"Alright," Callie yawned, "Well Ellie, I think I'm gonna hit the hay. But I'll call Sarah first to make sure they're ok." I nodded and she headed off to her room.
"Tell mom I said hi!" I called to her. I turned and went to my desk to sit down. I rebooted my computer and brought up a chat I was having with Jess. It was about one in the afternoon back in Tennessee. I know Jess would be on her computer around this time. I sent a quick message to her.
Hey
Within a few minutes, she replied.
Hey, how's the land of anime and sushi?
Pretty good. But I would be lying if I said I didn't miss y'all. How are things?
Well Jake has a new girlfriend and I prefer her name is skank than anything. I went to the park with a bunch of people and they all wanted to know where you went.
I panicked for a few seconds. The last thing Callie needs is for Jasper to show up.
Who? What did they say? What did you tell them?
Jeeze, chill ok? We told them y'all went to ole Pari. But the dance team was freaking out cause you're not there to tell them to tie their shoes.
Be nice! But the poor things will be pretty hopeless...
Yupp. Well I gotta go. Good luck at school and tell Callie I said 'Give those bitches hell out there'.
Ok. I really miss y'all. Give Jake my love. I'll talk to you soon.
I smiled. Jess seems to be doing fine. And I bet Jake will dump this tramp soon. I got up and changed and got into bed. I really do miss Tennessee, but I think we're gonna have some fun here. And I sure as hell will make sure of it.
Well this was it. I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. Writer's block is a bitch. But I have ideas now! So never fear the ideas are here! (See what I did there? Made ya laugh huh? *Wink wink hee hee*) So the plot is setting up and things are starting to progress forward. Please review guys cause I love you all and reviews make me love you more!
Make sure you have something sweet in your life, It makes everything better, I swear.
Disclaimer: I DEARLY wish the Host Club was mine, but it is not. Please do not sue me, because I quite frankly am broke. So I own nothing, nadda, zilt.
-Sunshine