Thank you silverlight2000, tokyoghoul234, FlamingNobody, GlassyTheRosePen, and Queen Livykins for reading and reviewing! You guys are awesome. :D

To answer some questions:

FlamingNobody: At the very least, Ryuu will be having crushes and stuff, but I don't have any relationship kind of romance planned (i.e. getting a girlfriend) Would you like for that kind of stuff? If that does happen, it's most likely going to be with an OC, since Haruhi is taken lol. And thanks for the feedback. ^-^

As for when the Host Club is going to find out about Ryuu, it'll happen soon. But it's no fun if they find out right off the bat.

Enjoy! :)

"Emi darling! Ryuu dear! I'm hooooome!" a singsong voice called.

Emi perked up from where she sat at her desk. She quickly dropped her pencil and dashed for the stairs. Passing Ryuu's bedroom, she paused and found him lying on his bed, a book covering his face.

"Oi, Ryuu! Mom's home, come on!" Emi said.

After a moment of silence, he said, "I don't care."

"If Mom hears that, she'll be sad, you know," she replied sternly. "Quit being a tsundere about this and get down." Then she headed down the stairs.

"I am not a tsundere!" Ryuu yelled after her.

That's what all tsunderes say, Emi thought. While blushing.

"Mom!"

Emi's mother was standing by the door, chatting with Akimi. She hadn't even taken off her soft, brown and white, fur coat yet. She looked up and found Emi bolting down the stairs.

"Emi darling!" their mother cried out joyously. She held out her arms, and Emi ran into them without hesitation. "Ah, you're as adorable as I last saw you! Did you grow taller? Oh, my dear Emi has grown taller! Kyaa! It's great to see you again!" She hugged Emi tightly.

"I missed you," Emi said quietly.

"I missed you too!" their mom said, squeezing Emi. "Now, where is that brother of yours?"

"He's being tsun-tsun right now," Emi replied as they parted.

"I am not!" Ryuu yelled, having emerged on the staircase. He glared at her. "I am not a tsundere! You always say I am, but I'm not!"

"It's okay to be a tsundere, Ryuu darling. I'll still love you. Now come give me a hug," her mom said. She beckoned for him with her opened arms.

He sighed and came forward to give her a brief hug. Then he went back to glaring at Emi. "Take back what you said," he said.

Emi sighed. "Okay. You're not a tsundere."

"Don't fight you two," Akimi said.

"Yeah, you're not little kids anymore," their mom said, reaching out and ruffling both their heads. "How is Ouran?"

Emi and Ryuu met each other's gazes as the group headed towards the kitchen. Emi mouthed the words, "Don't be mad at me."

He responded by sticking his tongue out.

Ugh, Emi thought. I know we used to fight a lot when we were kids, but we don't fight that much nowadays. Why is he so freaking irritable?

"Ryo-chan! Emi-chan!" The twins glomped the other twins. "It's been so long!" Hikaru rubbed his cheek against Ryuu's while his brother did the same to Emi.

"Get the hell off me!" Ryuu shoved Hikaru violently away. "And, Emi! How many times do I have to tell you to not let guys touch you so casually?!"

Kaoru hid behind Emi. "Don't let him kill me, Emi-chan," he said.

"Ryo, calm down," she said. "You've been grumpy all weekend. Can't you give it a rest?"

"Grumpy?" he yelled. "Who's grumpy?!"

"You are," she replied. "And ridiculously overprotective."

He frowned, glaring at her. "Fine! Be that way. Bleeeeh!" He stuck his tongue out at her and then stomped away.

"Shouldn't you follow after her?" Kaoru asked when Emi just continued towards the classroom.

"Why bother? She'll just get herself lost, burn off some steam, and come back semi-sensible again."

"That's kinda mean," Hikaru said.

"Whatever," she mumbled.

"Oh, Haruhi!" The twins quickly left her side when they spotted the commoner.

Ryuu's such an idiot. Can't he tell that randomly touching people like that is just the way the twins show affection? They obviously bother Fujioka-kun a lot more than they bother the two of us, combined. Probably because the two of them both have a crush on him.

Emi took in a sharp breath as her imagination began to work its magic. I bet the twins have always hungered for attention. They're twins after all. People are bound to get them mixed up, so they want someone who can see the two as separate people. And Fujioka-kun does just that! Kyaaa, I bet they both love him! And they annoy him just to get his attention!

[Emi Otaku Theater]

Hikaru: Hey Haruhi, who do you like more?

Kaoru: Hikaru or me?

Haruhi: I can't decide at all. The two of you are both great! I love how Hikaru is so aggressive, and I love how Kaoru is so gentle. Do-Do you think I can have you both? *blushes cutely*

Hikaru: Of course. I love Kaoru too.

Kaoru: Hikaru… *stares into Hikaru's eyes lovingly*

Hikaru: Kaoru… You and Haruhi, that's all I'll ever need.

Kaoru: Oh Hikaru. You have no idea how much I need you.

Haruhi: Don't forget me too, guys! *pouts cutely*

Hikaru: Of course not, Haruhi! We love you the most!

Kaoru: Yeah, let's all stick together! Forever!

Haruhi: Yeah!

Well, I don't think Fujioka-kun would agree that quickly. What a shame…

The bell was going to ring any minute now, and Ryuu still wasn't in class.

What the hell am I doing? Where's my stupid map? Agh, how could I get myself lost?! And I'm fighting with Emi. There's no way she'll come and find me. Sighing, he pulled out the enormous map for the equally enormous school. Let's see. I'm in front of… the main office? No wait, this is…

Ryuu pushed the double doors in front of him open. Inside, he found rows and rows of desks, with two seats facing each other at every desk. What the. Where am I?

"Excuse me, what are you doing?"

Ryuu jumped and quickly turned around towards the voice. She a pretty girl, with long, light-orange hair, bright sea-green eyes, and an elegant air around her.

"Um," he said.

"That's the Chess club room," she said. "Shouldn't you be going to class?"

"Shouldn't you?" he shot back.

She smiled. "That's right. I'm on my way to class. But someone peeking into the Chess club room got my attention. What were you doing?"

"Um, well." He scratched the back of his head. "I'm lost. And I was trying to figure out where I was. Where I am."

She glanced at the map in his hand. "Where are you trying to go? Your classroom I hope?"

He nodded. "1-A."

She stared at him before chuckling briefly. "I'm not sure how you got here, seeing as this is the second floor. 1-A is on the first floor. You're here right now." She pointed at a particular spot on the map. "If you go like this… you'll get to your classroom." She traced a path through the hallways to the classroom. "Now I have to go before I'm late." She waved. "Bye. Don't get lost again."

He bowed at her. "Thanks! Um, your name-"

"Hatsumi Ariwara," she called. "Third year."

Third year?! Third year, aw shit. He bowed again while blushing. God, so embarrassing. In front of such a pretty senpai too. Gah, I better fix my terrible sense of direction!

Emi shunned Ryuu during the class breaks. And he frowned at her. The twins ignored them both, deciding to bother Haruhi instead.

"Um, is something wrong?" Haruhi finally said, turning to the Mazawa twins seated behind her.

"Nope," Ryuu said.

Emi smiled at Haruhi. "Don't worry, Fujioka-kun."

"Okay," she said hesitantly. "Because it feels like you two are fighting."

Emi turned to Ryuu with a smile. "Are we fighting, Ryo?"

"Yeah we are," he replied.

"Why are we fighting?" she said. "Remind me, dear sister."

He clicked his tongue at her. "It's because you let guys touch you however they want. You have no understanding of being careful!"

"And you have no understanding of when to draw the line," she said, all traces of a smile gone. "You don't know when to stop worrying about me! Do you know frickin' annoying it is? Having you hovering above me twenty-four-seven? Breathing down my neck every single second?"

"I don't do that!" he yelled, slamming a fist on his desk. "It's because you aren't careful enough that I get worried easily!"

"So you admit to being worried easily!"

"And you admit to not being careful!"

"I know how to be careful! I know who to trust!"

"Yeah, just like how you trusted that basta-"

"Stop calling him that!" Emi screamed at the top of her lungs, standing up abruptly. The classroom hushed as all the attention fell on the fighting twins. She gulped and blushed, a rare sight. "Sorry!" Then she bolted out of the classroom.

"Shouldn't you chase after her?" Hikaru asked Ryuu.

"Why should I?" he grumbled as his head dropped onto the desk. "It's not like she'll get hopelessly lost."

"Oh, that's what made you late to class huh?" Hikaru smirked.

"I don't have the energy to bicker with you right now," Ryuu replied. "So please shut the fuck up and leave me alone."

"God your mouth is dirty," Hikaru said.

"Are you sure you're a girl?" Kaoru said.

I'm absolutely positive… that I'm not a girl, Ryuu thought. He just sighed and closed his eyes. What the hell is wrong with me?

"Guys." Haruhi tugged on the Hitachiin twins' sleeves, easily gaining their attention. "Don't you think we should do something?"

"Like what?" they replied, shrugging at her. "Just let them fight."

"It's none of our business," Hikaru said.

"They'll figure it out themselves," Kaoru said.

"But-" Haruhi glanced back at the exhausted and peeved Ryuu. "I feel like it'll be bad if this continues."

"Don't worry so much." The twins patted her head. "They'll be okay."

"Hm." She wasn't as convinced.

Lunch time, Ryuu decided not to go eat with Emi and Sumiko. Let her get pushed down by Sumiko! Like I care! But worry still nagged in his stomach, and he soon followed other students to the cafeteria. He sat down at an empty table and began to eat.

"Are you and Ryo-chan fighting?" Sumiko asked Emi, when she saw Ryuu sit down a few tables away. "The two of you didn't come together either."

"Yeah, don't worry about it," Emi replied airily. "She's being an idiot. As usual."

Sumiko raised a concerned eyebrow. "Are you sure…?"

Emi nodded.

"If you say so then," Sumiko said.

Ha, Ryuu! What are you going to do when you see the carrots huh? Haha, if you throw them away, you know Akimi-nee-chan will be pissed. Emi thought smugly. But she still glanced over at her brother. He was poking at his lunch box while glaring at it. Glaring at carrots won't make them disappear you dummy.

After lunch, Emi treaded carefully behind her friends back to the classroom. Her arms instinctively tightened around her lunch box whenever she passed someone in the hallway.

"Emi-chan!" a voice called from behind.

Emi jumped and immediately stopped. Turning, she found Haruhi smiling.

"Ah, Fujioka-kun!" Emi smiled back in relief. Noting the obvious lack of the twins, she continued to say, "Where are the Hitachiin twins?"

"I don't eat lunch with them," Haruhi replied. "Not often anyway."

"You guys are really good friends right?" Emi asked.

Haruhi shrugged. "I guess."

Aw, so cute! Emi thought, hugging her lunch box in glee. But while she was busy ogling Haruhi, she hadn't noticed where she was going.

"Ah, Emi-" Haruhi called out.

It was too late. Emi collided into the person in front of her. She quickly jumped backwards, holding her hands up. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!" She bowed several times. She cringed at her own mistake as she kept her eyes glued to the floor. Don't look. Don't look at whatever scary face that person's making.

"It's okay."

Emi glanced up. Huh? A joke? A prank? Bad hearing? But it was just Kaoru standing in front of her. Oh it's Hitachiin-kun.

She let out a sigh in relief. "Are you okay, Hitachiin-kun? I'm sorry I ran into you."

"It's fine already. Chill, you didn't have to apologize so much," he said. "I shouldn't have just been standing around anyway. Hey, Haruhi, do you know where Hikaru is?"

"I don't know," Haruhi replied. "Why isn't he with you?"

While chatting, the two entered the classroom and Emi followed after. I almost had a heart attack when I ran into Hitachiin-kun. Ugh. Wait, is Ryuu still going to go to the Host Club?

After school, Ryuu found himself pacing back and forth in front of the Host Club doors. A furious debate on whether or not to enter the room was currently ongoing in his head. He had no interest in the Host Club, but concern for Emi just wouldn't die down.

Suddenly shouts came from within.

"You'd better stop while you can, your math scores are obviously lower than mine!"

"Hikaru, you should work so much harder, in your language abilities!"

A fight? Ryuu thought. He opened the door and peeked in curiously.

"You're so annoying when you bury into my blanket while I'm asleep!" one of the twins was yelling. Ryuu couldn't quite tell them apart.

"I only do that because I thought you were lonely!"

And, even though there was such an intense battle occurring, the fangirls were still fangirling.

"Kyaa!"

"Kaoru's mad!"

"Can you just imagine the two of them snuggled together?"

"Oh it'd be so adorable!"

"Kyaaaa!"

I see… Ryuu thought. Fangirls are the toughest beings in existence. They never waver, even in the face of a fight like this. He found Emi in the crowd, and she was gaping at the twins. Uh.

"Sever all ties!" the twins finally screamed at each other.

Well that escalated quickly.

Pink. Hikaru came to school with bright pink hair.

"Which twin is that?" Ryuu asked Emi unknowingly.

"That's Hikaru," she replied.

"Ah." He nodded. Then, realizing that he was talking to her, jumped away and quickly seated himself.

"What, you still want to fight?" She scowled. She watched as Kaoru entered the classroom.

"I had a nightmare that I dyed my hair pink!" Kaoru was telling Haruhi. Irked, Hikaru jerked Kaoru's chair away right before he sat down.

I'm glad we don't fight in such an immature way, Emi thought. Poor Fujioka-kun, caught between the two brothers' fight!

"Fujioka-kun." Emi tapped on said girl's shoulder.

"Ye-Yes?" Haruhi turned around, a tired look on her face.

"We can switch seats if you want," Emi replied. "Since you're stuck between those two." She pointed at the twins.

"Hah?!" The twins glared at her. "Haruhi's staying right here!" They both grabbed her shoulders.

Poor Fujioka-kun!Emi thought, grimacing. "It looks kinda scary there, Fujioka-kun!"

"It's okay, it's okay," Haruhi reassured with a smile. "I'll be fine. More importantly, have you made up with your sister yet?"

Emi and Ryuu exchanged glances.

"No!" Ryuu said, crossing his arms. "Not until you promise that you'll stop letting random people touch you."

"Not until you stop being overprotective," Emi replied. "Can't you tell touching people is how the Hitachiin twins express affection?"

"Huh?!" the twins glared at her again. "We don't touch people to express affection!"

"But you touch Fujioka-kun all the time," Emi said calmly. "And it's obvious you both really like him." Probably really love him!

"Haruhi's just a toy!" they snapped.

"You guys are pretty in-sync for siblings that are fighting," Ryuu said.

"Yeah no kidding. Don't you two do this?" Haruhi asked curiously.

Emi shook our head. "We fight a lot but we definitely aren't this in-sync with each other."

"Your fights seem a bit… cold," Haruhi said.

"Yeah, they are," Ryuu said. He turned to Emi with a glare. "So if you'll just promise-"

"Didn't I already say that the twins touch whoever they like?" Emi said.

"That doesn't mean you can let them touch you however they like!"

"I don't! They do what friends do!"

"Guys," Haruhi said.

"Stay out of this!" Ryuu snapped at her.

"Don't be rude to Fujioka-kun!" Emi said.

"That's not the problem we're discussing right now!" Ryuu replied.

"We're not discussing anything right now!" she said. "Now apologize to Fujioka-kun!"

"No, Emi-chan, it's okay," Haruhi said.

"Just stay out of it Haruhi," Hikaru said.

"Seriously. You don't want to get involved," Kaoru said. Then he and Hikaru exchanged glares. Haruhi sighed.

"Time for class!" the teacher announced, walking into the classroom. The Mazawa twins shot each other a final glare before turning towards the front.

We'll settle this some other time, Ryuu thought.

"You know what, we'll just solve this the old-fashioned way," Emi said. It was lunch time, and the two were standing in the now-empty hallway.

"As if I could do that," Ryuu replied. "I'm not going to throw you."

"You won't have to." She smiled. "Because you won't be able to."

"Tch." He gritted his teeth while thinking. "Fine then. If I win, you don't let the Hitachiin twins touch you. At all."

"Okay. And if I win, you'll quit nagging me every single day about the Hitachiin twins or about the Host Club. Or about boys in general."

"Deal." Ryuu held out his hand, and Emi shook it. Then they stepped away from each other, taking on defensive stances. They stared at each other for a few moments, before Ryuu took a step forward. "Wait!" He held his hand up, as if finally realizing something. "I'm totally at a disadvantage, Emi! I've never fought in a dress before! Let alone, this kind of dress!" He plucked at the bright-yellow dress.

"Hey, I'm wearing the same thing," she replied. "Quit whining. Come on."

He frowned. "Fine." He rushed for her, aiming to grab one of her arms. She jumped away. He feigned a punch at her face, but she barely flinched. He barely managed to pull his fist away in time.

Damn it. Emi always knows when I'm really gonna hit her or not!

This time, he aimed for her stomach, intending to really hit her. She jumped away, though, while swinging a punch at his chest. He blocked with his other fist. They stared at each other some more.

Then Ryuu lunged forward with his left hand. Emi was about to jump away again, when he stuck his right foot out and tripped her. She fell to the floor loudly.

Ouch. Sorry Emi! Ryuu was about to pin her down when she swung quickly back up, landing a light blow on his stomach at the same time. He stumbled backwards. Her fist came sailing towards him again, but this time he caught it.

"Heh." He smirked.

Then she stepped on his foot. He released her fist while howling in pain. "Emi! Do you have lead in those shoes?" he asked, hopping away from her. "You know what-"

He regained his balance and then came charging at her. And he successfully tackled her to the ground.

"Ow," Emi said.

"Sorry," Ryuu replied, pinning both her arms down with his hands. "Now give up."

She glared at him and planted her foot on his chest.

"Hey-" he said.

Suddenly, Ryuu was in the air. And someone was lecturing them.

"Fighting is bad!" Honey helped Emi to her feet and then continued. "I'll share my slice of cake with you two, if you'll stop fighting and make up."

"Are you frickin' kidding me?" Ryuu gaped at the third-year. "You interrupted our fight! And right before I was about to win!"

"Yeah right," Emi scoffed. "I was about to kick you off and win."

"Really? Why don't we try this again huh?" He squirmed around to stare at Mori who was still holding him. "Put me down already!"

Mori set Ryuu down on the ground gently. Then Mori stared at Emi curiously.

"Okay! Let's try this again!" Ryuu stepped forward, ready to restart the fight.

"No!" Honey shouted, waving his hands in the air. "Fighting is bad! You can't just solve your problems by fighting like this! You have to talk them out or nothing will change!"

I can't believe… Ryuu stared at Honey who stood stubbornly between the twins. I feel like I'm getting scolded by a ten-year-old. What the hell.

"You're right, Honey-senpai." Emi bowed at him. "I'm sorry you had to see Ryo and I fighting."

"It's okay." Honey smiled. "Want some cake now?" He held up a slice of cake on a plate.

"Really? You can't expect us to solve our problems with cake," Ryuu snapped.

"Don't be rude to Honey-senpai," Emi said.

"Quit nagging me!" he said, glaring at her.

She frowned back. "It's because no one nags you that I have to. You have zero understanding of manners!"

"I-"

"Guys!" Honey yelled, silencing them. Then he held up the plate. "Cake?" He smiled sweetly.

"We don't want your damn cake!" Ryuu smacked the plate out of Honey's hands, and everyone watched as the cake tumbled to the ground.

"Ryuu!" Emi couldn't contain her anger any longer. Her brown eyes flashed dangerously. She grabbed the collar of his dress. "That is so- That was ridiculously rude! Apologize! Now!"

"It-It's okay, Emi-chan." Honey had a shaky smile on his face. "I-I have more cake."

"See? He's fine, Emi," Ryuu grumbled. "That cake monster-"

"Don't call him that!" Emi shook her brother roughly.

"Ta-Takashi," Honey turned to his cousin with pleading eyes. "I seem to have made things worse."

Mori patted Honey's head gently. Then, he lifted Emi up into the air.

"Eh-"

"Hey!" Ryuu yelled. "Put Emi down! Now!"

"Hm," Mori said thoughtfully. He placed Emi back down, further away from Ryuu. "You two should talk. Not fight."

He-He spoke!Ryuu froze in shock.

"Uh, ye-yeah." Emi nodded slowly. She forced a smile at Ryuu. "Shall we talk this out, my dear twin?"

Ryuu pointed at Mori. "Did he just-"

Emi nodded.

"He really did? I'm not going crazy? Hallucinating?" She continued to nod. "Wow. Okay."

"We'll be on our way then!" Honey said, beaming. "I hope you two make up, okay?" The flowers bloomed around his head, then he began humming as he skipped cheerily down the hallway. Mori followed behind.

Ryuu watched as the two disappeared down the hall. Then he said, "That kid is-"

"A third year," Emi said.

"But he looks like-"

"A kid," she said.

"Why do you keep-"

"Finishing your sandwiches?" Emi said.

"God damn it, Emi!" Ryuu said. "Don't quote that stupid movie!"

She smiled, then crossed her arms. "Since Mori-senpai spoke up, let's talk this out."

"A truce." He held out his hand.

"Since it was going to be a tie anyway," she said. She took his hand.

"Yeah right!" His grip suddenly tightened. "I would have totally won."

Her eyes narrowed, and she grabbed his hand was equal strength. "Oh really? Shall we have another go at it then? I'm sick and tired of always relenting to you, you know?"

"When have you ever relented to me?" he asked. "I'm always the one listening to you."

"Yeah right. You're a tsundere, and you know it. But I took back my words so you'd stop childishly fussing over it!"

"I don't fuss over- I'm not a tsundere!"

And so their bickering continued…

They wouldn't stop fighting. No matter what, haha. Whatever.

Hope you liked it! Please review. And thanks for reading! :)