A/N: Thank you to my followers! Enjoy this next chapter!

Chapter 7: Preparations

"..and in conclusion, please be sure to have last week's projects ready for presentation..dismissed." I grabbed my bag and stood up from my desk, being sure to grab my music notebook as well. "That's right..." I thought, "I keep forgetting to ask Tamaki if Dad has my old harp still.."

I walked out of the room and turned to my right, to find the Hitachiin twins waiting for me. They had an impatient look on their faces. I crossed me arms. "I know.. I know.. I'm late.. sorry.. not all of us have free periods to end the day you know..". Hikaru just rolled his eyes and Kaoru unfolded his arms, walking toward me and taking my bag. I smiled sweetly at his kindness and did a curtsy as best I could.

"Come on," an impatient Hikaru said, while Kaoru continued the sentence by saying, "Boss is waiting." They turned on their heels simultaneously, and began to walk down the hall, expecting me to follow. Which, I did.

We walked down the hall, up stairs, and then down more halls, all three of us in silence. Finally we reached Music Room #3 and I tapped Kaoru's shoulder, wanting my bag back. He got the message and handed it to me. Our hands brushed against each other and I tried not to blush. Wow.. this guy was hot.

I giggled a little and he just looked at me weird. Anyways, Hikaru opened the brass handle and we all three walked in. Honey-Sempai was running around like a crazy person, trying to get his costume in order. I watched the twins as they walked through the doors at the back of the room, changing into costume as well I guessed. Today's theme was summer. Honey-Sempai wore an adorable floaty around his waist, along with bright orange shorts and green trim. He looked so adorable! Yet, he was still freaking out because him and Mori-Sempai couldn't find the box of leis used as costumes, and props.

I giggled as he ran around. I then looked up and saw Haruhi. She wasn't in a costume. "Haruhi? Aren't you cosplaying too?" She just shook her head.

"No.." She replied, "Sempai won't let me be in public with a swimsuit on.. too revealing I guess..". She folded her arms and looked around the room. "Have you seen a silver tray anywhere in here? I'm in charge of serving drinks and finger sandwiches."

I shook my head. "Nope.. sorry.." "It's fine.. I'll see you later. Oh! Sempai was looking for you.." "Okay thanks Haruhi.. catch you later.." I waved as she left my company and hurried around the room looking for the tray.

"Ayaka!" I whirled around, my blonde locks hitting me in the eyes. I saw Tamaki running toward me in shorts that matched the purple of his eyes. He stood in front of me and looked me over before frowning and saying, "You're wearing that?" I looked down at my uniform.

"Well, what do you propose I wear Big Brother?" I crossed my arms in confusion, as I watched him tap his chin.

"Go see Kyoya.. he has you're outfit..I'm just surprised he hasn't given it to you yet." Tamaki winked and then sped off to the other side of the room, helping Mori-Sempai finished decorating.

I felt all fuzzy inside when the twins came out of the dressing room. They were topless and each wore a different color pair of shorts. Hikaru wore green, while Kaoru wore blue. The both also had sandals on and were looking around the room in a rather bored fashion. I couldn't help but stare. It seemed to me they were both working on a six-pack, and the thought of a developed one made me swoon. I was captivated in their awe!

"Ahem.." I turned around to see Kyoya-Sempai. He was wearing a flower shirt with black swimming shorts, along with a lei around his neck. He had a paper bag in his left hand, and his typical clipboard in his right.

I shook my head, to clear myself of the Hitachiin daze I had been entranced in. "Kyoya-Sempai.." I said, and pointed to the bag. "What's that?"

He looked at it, as if he was confused were it came from but eventually handed it to me. "It's you're outfit. Tamaki had it made up for you by the Hitachiin twins. Granted they didn't know much about you, so they also sent their apologies if it isn't your style.." He pushed his glasses up with two fingers. "Here."

I took the bag and looked inside before walking toward the changing room. Wow.. not only did I get to sit in on the Host Club, I also got to cosplay too?!

The dress fit nicely. It wasn't near as long as my uniform though. It was a few inches above my knees, (I was thanking God that I bothered to shave my legs this morning) and form fitting around my chest. I admired it in the mirror that was in front of me. It was white.. and then it had a bright blue ribbon and bow that went around the area just below my average sized chest. It also had straps that were two-fingers in width. I loved it! I spun around in the mirror and when I let all my hair down, it was wavy from the crown braid.

I looked like I came from the beach. At this I giggled because I hadn't been to the beach in a long time. I remember how much I love the ocean.. and how much Tamaki does too. I wonder if Haruhi has ever been to a beach?

"Ayaka..?" I heard footsteps coming and I quickly stuffed all my other clothes in the brown paper bag, and hopped out from the changing room. The floor was so cold on my bare feet!

"Yes?" I said, looking up to see Kaoru in front of me in his blur shorts. The same blue as my ribbon. My mouth just gaped open as I crossed my arms and looked down, feeling my face start to flush.

"You look... I mean.. I guess.. it's..."

"You don't have to say anything.." I looked up to see his face was just as red as mine. We both turned our back to the other and I jumped back in the changing room, banging my head against the mirror. God I'm such an idiot..

I heard his footsteps quickly go out of the room, and back into the main one. Next I heard slower footsteps coming. This time I peeked my head out to make sure it wasn't Kaoru, and it wasn't.

"Tamaki!" I smiled as I stepped out and curtsied. I giggled as he pat my head and smiled back at me.

"You look so cute Little Princess.." He laughed and hugged me. I hugged back and he took my hand and we strolled out of the changing room back into the main room that the others were in.

It was almost time to start!

A/N: Does anyone read this? If so, I would like to know.. it's always a good feeling as an author to know that your work is being read by others. Also, if you are, tell me who you believe Ayaka should be shipped with and why. I'm open to your opinions. Thanks for reading! ^_^