Sorry for taking so long to write the 7th chapter! I was suffering from writers block!

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Chapter 7: Friends and Enemies.

"Miss . Hokkaido, will you please come up to the front of the classroom," their teacher Mr. Ni asked " we would like to introduce you to the class".

"Sure," she walked up to the front of the class.

Don't be scared; don't be scared. Oh what the hell, these are teenagers, they can be vicious! She thought to herself. Smiling all the while as she made it to the front.

"Please why don't you tell the class a little about yourself? Maybe tell us about what America is like? " he asked.

"Well," she started, " my name is Serena Hokkaido, I am 17 years old. I have been in Japan for about a week, I can speak Japanese as well. Long story, I lived in Wilmington, North Carolina. I spent most of my days surfing, dancing, running and being a normal teenager. I found out I was adopted and that my real parents wanted me back. And here I am living in Japan. My favorite subject is English and I loathe math. When I go to college I want to major in Literature and creative writing. The clubs I am attending at Ouran is mainly the Dance team and Dance club".

A collective sound of disgust came from the female students.

"I have a question for the new girl " a blond haired, honey eyed girl whined. Serena didn't like the way she sneered the word "new girl".

" Yes Jade, please go ahead, " Mr. Ni said.

"Well, what makes you think that you'll make the cut, I mean; I have been captain of the team for 2 years straight" she gloated "Seriously, what makes you so good".

"Would it be wise for me to make enemies on my first day of school" Serena asked her self. She looked around the classroom when her eyes fell on Kyoya. He had this smug grin on his face that made her heart beat faster.

"Damn him" she thought "Damn him to hell".

"Well, where do I begin" she oozed " I met with the club head on the day I registered. I tried out and he was impressed. For an American, I have a great amount of talent" she said walking up to Jade's desk. Once she reached her desk, she got really close to her ear and sweetly whispered:

"If I were you, I would watch it. Your two years may come to an end". Jade glared at her wide-eyed.

"You wouldn't dare," she hissed. To Serena, Jade was a snake, but to everyone else she was just another beautiful face.

"Oh ye of little faith" Serena sang, walking ever so slowly back to her desk.

"Leave Serena-sama alone. She has done nothing to you but yet, you treat her like she is less then you. Serena is a good person, give her a chance" Tamaki Suoh blanched.

"You may have Tamaki and everyone else wrapped around your finger, but you don't fool me" Jade screeched from across the room.

"So, that is the real reason why you want me dead, I am friends with Tamaki and you are nothing but his glorified stalker" Serena giggled.

"WHY YOU LITTLE…" Jade spat.

"THAT IS ENOUGH! JADE YOU KNOW BETTER! SERENA I RECOMMEND YOU TURN FRONT. I WOULD LIKE TO BEING CLASS". Mr. Ni yelled.

"Yes sir" Serena and Jade said in unison.

For the entire class, Jade bore holes into the back of Serena's head.


Serena's POV

"Remind me to stay out of her way," I noted. The next few classes went smoothly for me no matter what in any language, math was always going to be difficult. Lunch is was only a few minutes away, and I had only made enemies. This is going to suck. I began to pack my belongings into my bag, knowing the bell was going to ring. I wanted to be ready in case if it was anything like schools in America.

"BBBBIIIINNNNGGGGG" went the bell, time for lunch.

"Watch where you are going Commoner" A certain snake hissed in my ear, she coiled and struck, causing me to drop a few of my books.

"Privileged wench" I muttered. I wonder what her parents did for a living I mused.

I began to wonder out into the hallway. Where the hell is the dining hall?

"What do we have here Belzeneff? An adorable kitten has lost her way," a voice whispered into my ear. This voice sent shivers down my spin. I turned a round and ended up face to face with a teen shrouded in a dark purple cloak.

What is with people whispering into my ear, I do have a face.

"Who are you, and um how can I help you. "I stuttered. He was frightening but intriguing.

"My name is the Umehito Nekozawa. Please my dear let me escort you to your desired destination. May I talk to you about the Dark Magic Club" Nekozawa purred.

"Well, that would be lovely, but I am late for lunch. I am going to get going now. Can I get a rain check on the club," I stuttered bowing in respect. I turned to run down a hall, hoping this one lead to the lunchroom.

I began to run; I knew I would get in trouble, what the hell is wrong with me? Then again, I knew something would happen, and it did. I close my eyes for one second and I run smack dab in to them. Both of us landed on the hallway floor.

"Would you watch were your going" a voice stammered. My blood ran cold; my urge to eat vanished, and my heart raced. I knew the voice. The only one who would ever have that effect on me. Someone who would set butterflies free in my stomach, then smash them the next second. I looked up into the eyes of Kyoya Ootori.

"Well Kyoya-sempai, I am sorry. I was off to lunch but I am not hungry anymore. I will be going." I choked out, tears threatened to spill but I fought hard. I ran to the nearest corner I stayed there until I knew he had left the area. But what I heard killed me even more.

"God Serena, I wish I could say I am sorry but it will never be enough. I love you and I hurt you. I will never forgive myself nor will you forgive me," he whispered. I could barely move. I have to go burn off some steam and lunch wouldn't help. I had to run, no, that wouldn't do now. Dance, the studios were somewhere down this hall. I know it, but these were the clubrooms.

"Dance room, dance room, dance room," I repeated. I think I found it, room M-8

"Jackpot," I mentally screamed. I opened the door to find an empty room, even better.

I found the radio and plugged my iPod in. I turned it up and tuned out. I know I should feel bad for leaving Makoto at lunch, but I am too antsy to be with other people and eating wouldn't sooth me.


Kyoya's POV:

Where the hell was she, I ran into her not 30 minutes ago? Class was starting and she wasn't here. We had changed rooms and she knew that. She knew we had to move to another classroom, did she? If I could only read her thoughts and knew what she was thinking. Maybe Jade had scared her off, but from what I saw, she held her own. My eyes did a scan around the room a second time. I noticed Makoto a few seats over to my left, he was worried about Serena too.

"Has anyone see Serena-sama" our history teacher Mrs. Zukav asked. It was rare that a student cut class here, if they did, they were destined to fail out. Serena was too smart to fail out.

"I'll go and look for her, " I volunteered.

"Thank-you Kyoya. I…" Mrs. Zukav

"Actually, I think Serena would rather be found by a friend, then someone she has just met" Makoto interrupted.

I had no clue that he would be in this class; I thought he was in the lower classes; I'll have to double-check my research next time.

"Well, I don't care who goes, but I would like to have Serena found please. So both of you can go" She replied, "I will be starting class, so make sure you get the notes you missed from someone," She finished.

"Fine then," I answered, "Come along then Koto," I said.

Did I just call him Koto?

That used to be my nickname for him. I turned my head to see his face, I knew now that he remembered.

As I got up to leave, a small hand reached out and grabbed mine.

"Please Kyoya, be careful. You are so courageous" one of my regular guests; a girl named Naomi gushed.

"Thank-you for worrying, but there is no need. I shall come back to you" I smiled for her benefit. I shook my hand free from hers and walked out of the class with Makoto in tow.

"Hold up a second, I want to get a few things straight" Makoto's hand grabbed my shoulder and turned me around.

"Kyoya, is it really you? When did you become a charismatic, slimy eel? You are toying with an innocent girls emotion. Plus, I know what you did to her, Serena, what you did was low. I would say if your father is still the same man as I remember, you just stooped to his level. Serena is a wonderful girl, and I won't have you hurting her anymore," he hissed.

"Well, to answer your questions," I said, " Yes it really is me, your childhood friend. I grew-up to be an adult, not slimy. I am also part of a club that caters to the needs and wants of the ladies in the school. We like to make sure they are happy and satisfied. Yes, some of them become a little obsessed, but it dies off eventually. You also don't understand the situation between she and I," I began shouting at this point.

"No, I get it. You like her, but you feel like you don't deserve her, or she doesn't deserve you. Whatever, I don't want her mixed up with you or your stupid club. Lets go and look for her. You changed Kyoya" Makoto said.

"What does it matter I snapped, let's just find her…NOW" I retorted. He was beginning to piss me off.

We began searching the first floor, nothing; we then made our way up to the second floor; still nothing.

"Kyoya-sempai, what are you doing out of class" two voices sounded in unison. I turned around to find the Hitachiin twins perched against a wall.

"Oh, Hi you two. What are you doing," I asked.

'This is our free period. We do errands for the office," they said.

"Well have you two seen a brunette with blue eyes…"? Makoto barely got out before the twins interrupted him.

"He means Serena, doesn't he Sempai" they asked.

"Yes he does. The little gnat has a crush on our special friend," I said. I was trying to get Makoto to get back to class to leave me alone.

"I do not! She is a good friend of mine and we have a lot in common" he blushed. I knew it. No matter, she would always be out of his league.

"Whatever, lets just find her, I'll see you two after class. Don't be late, " I quickly mentioned.

We began searching again. This time we tried the wing with all the clubrooms.

"When I look into your eyes, it's like watching the night sky or a beautiful sunrise. There is so much they hold."

These rooms were only to be used with special permission or after class, but where was the music coming from?

"Do you hear that," I asked.

Makoto nodded his head in agreement.

"Quiet, we don't want to get caught" I shushed.

We came up to room M-8. Dull thuds could be heard from outside the door. I quietly turned the doorknob and pushed the door open. There in the middle of the room was Serena dancing, and humming along to the music. She always floored me, no matter what she did. As she turned to face the front, her eyes flew open, and she screamed.


Serena POV:

"What…Are…You… Doing here," I panted my head between my knees. I could see blood starting to stain the pink satin of my shoes.

"Guess I'll need to get news ones," I thought.

"We came to find you Serena. Classes were about to start and you never came to class," Makoto smiled, "You dance beautifully. Did you hear about the showcase; it is coming up in about a week or so! You should do it. But it is going to be."

"WOULD YOU STOP SUGAR COATING IT! SHE IS IN TROUBLE AND SHE KNOWS IT," Kyoya stormed, "Oh shit your bleeding, here let me help you" he hurried.

"Don't touch me, I got this. It happens to dancers a lot so stop acting like you don't care then care. I am sick of it. I want the "you" I met back at the dinner party. " I smacked his hand away. I could tell he looked hurt but I didn't care.

I peeled my shoes off, grimacing at the amount of blood that pooled in my shoes. I reached into my bag and pulled out my first aid kit. Before I knew it, Kyoya was at my feet cleaning my feet.

"You should take better care of yourself Serena-sama. You have a talent that none other possess, it would be a shame if you lost it due to carelessness" he soothed. His voice put me at ease. I nodded in agreement.

"Thank-you I managed, but this doesn't put ease to the words you said to me, " I directed at him, "If this is your way of apologizing, try harder". I stood up and put my shoes on, wincing at the pain they caused me.

"Are you ready to go pal," Makoto urged.

"Yeah I think so, but I'll need to stop at the office to get a pass from the headmaster. I doubt he will be happy with what I did, Thanks Makoto," I smiled, ignoring Kyoya.

"I'll show you the way there, " he smiled at me, gloating all the while.

"Cavemen, trying to claim me as their women," I scoffed.

I felt bad for leaving Kyoya; in a way I made my decision or choice on what guy I choose. I chose the safer one. I chose the one that was the water to the burn. I chose the one that maybe someday he would cause my body react to the way it did to him.

As I turned to close the door I caught sight of Kyoya in the dance studio, he had a glare across his glasses again, causing my heart to stop. I stared at him.

"I am sorry Serena, I'll show you," he said barely above and audible whisper only meant for my ears.

"I know you will Kyoya, and I will be waiting," I returned, watching a small tight smile form on his lips. I knew I had crossed the line with familiarity but he need to hear it.

Was it right of me to choose Makoto, he was safe, secure, smart, and dull, a small flickering match, compared to the roaring blaze that is Kyoya.