A/N: HAHA! I got you, didn't I? No way was I going to let this turn into a romance. Especially since Sammy barely knows Mori. XP Oh, don't forget to review!

"Come on Sam!"

I was jolted awake by Suzuki. Geeze, my dreams were getting crazier and crazier. Me and Mori? Not gonna happen. She grabbed my wrists, pulling me out of my seat.

"I'm not letting you spend the night just sitting there!" she exclaimed. She bowed. "Would you like to dance?"

"I'd be honored." I replied, bowing back. She placed her hand on my shoulder. Mine found her waist as we started to waltz around. Soon we were both grinning from ear to ear.

"I never thought dancing could be this much fun!" I told her. Her smile broadened.

"You never bothered to give it a try, now did you?" she retorted.

I felt a hand tap my shoulder. "May I steal your partner?" I turned, looking into (possibly) Hikaru's masked face.

I nodded, handing Suzuki off to the boy. I watched them dance off. Well, back to my chair of loneliness.

I turned, almost running into the other Hitachiin twin.

"Since my brother has stolen your friend, might I have the next dance?" he inquired, bowing deeply. Yep, this one was defiantly Kaoru.

Smiling, I offered him my hand. Soon we were waltzing across the ballroom floor. Luckily for this dance, the men lead. All I had to do was follow. Still, it was awkward, seeing as I was two inches taller than him without heels…

"You're a wonderful dancer," I commented, looking into his masked face.

"You aren't so bad yourself." A smirk flickered across his fair features.

"I'll take that as a compliment," I replied, returning the mischievous smile.

All too soon, the song ended.

"Now I must take my leave," Kaoru said, bowing deeply.

I curtsied back, pouting slightly. "Aww…but I was just beginning to enjoy myself."

"Before I leave, would you please tell me your name?" he asked, face inches from mine.

I mimed deep thought for a moment. I leaned my head next to his, whispering into his ear one word.

"No."

I spun away, leaving him in the middle of the floor, completely dumbfounded.

Serves him right. I ought to tease him back, seeing as I'm normally too shy to. I guess the whole hidden identity thing is making me bolder. This whole mask thing is really working for me…

I surveyed the different punches at the refreshments table, finally finding one without any carbonation. I wouldn't drink soda. The fizz burned in my throat, causing my pain. Besides that, it tickled my tongue. I hated being tickled.

Slowly, I sipped at the drink, scanning the room for Suzuki. I found her dancing with Tamaki. She looked so entranced, I decided to leave her. After all, Suoh is a gentleman, though an annoying one at that.

Now I could go back to watching from my spot at the fringe of the party. This was actually more fun than I'd expected. Since I was wearing a mask, I didn't have to worry about my shyness. I could just be myself. Well, not entirely. No one would ever actually see me at the peak of myself-ness. Is that even a word? Myself-ness? I don't think so…

"Now is the moment you've all been waiting for. One of you lovely ladies will win a kiss from a Host member chosen at random." Tamaki announced. "Who will it be…?"

A sharp beam of light scanned the crowd. I froze, terrified as it landed on me.

"Come on up, princess. Don't be shy!" Tamaki called as Hunny ran over to me, grabbing my hand. He pulled me up onto the makeshift stage. A wheel stood there, divided into factions. Each faction had a Host member's face on it. "Spin the wheel and let fate choose your kiss."

Well, one little kiss couldn't hurt. I grabbed the wheel, giving a spin. It clicked loudly before gradually slowing down…

It clicked to a stop over Mori's face. He stepped forward to deliver the prize, but I stopped him. Even though my heart was racing, I didn't want a kiss from him. Not one like this, at least.

"Suzuki, get up here," I ordered. Soon enough, the frilly purple dress became visible, working her way through the crowd. She hopped up onstage next to me.

I turned to Tamaki. "I'd like to give Mori's kiss to my friend, Suzuki."

He hesitated. Obviously, he hadn't expected me to so blatantly turn Mori down. Then he nodded.

Suzuki whispered a quick word of thanks to me before stepping forward. She received a little peck on the lips from the handsome young man.

Yes. I admit it. I feel an attraction towards Mori. But it's not anything major. I've had crushes before. Mori is, by far, the best-looking of the bunch.

Surprisingly so, I didn't feel a pang of envy for my friend. I thought I would, seeing as how I always did when my old crushes kissed their girlfriends. It didn't bother me in the slightest. Maybe it wasn't a crush I had on him after all.