The Punishment

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Chapter 7: Bambini

When we got back to the kitchen the Host club was sitting around the island. They all looked up as we entered. I just hoped that Steve wouldn't do anything bad in front of them.

"So, guys these are my older brothers. Seth is the oldest and Steve is the second oldest." I waved my hands back and forth between the two behind me. Steve grinned at the Hosts while Seth gave a small smile.

"Seth's the smart and mature one. Steve is the idiot of the family. Any questions?" The Hosts blinked owlishly at the two boys standing there. Steve snickered and nudged Seth who in turn gave him a disapproving frown.

"Didn't know your friends were slow, Sam. Well, then again you aren't too quick either." I glared at Steve. Was he trying to make me look bad in front of them on purpose? I scowled at him, crossing my arms.

"Says the boy who flunked math. I could do your math homework when I was in the sixth grade." Steve chuckled and ruffled up my hair. I tried to smack his hand away but he had already moved.

"So, which one of you his the "evil bastard" that Sam keeps talking about?" I jabbed my elbow into Steve's side and glared at him as he winced in pain. I could feel someone glaring at me from the side. I looked at the right to see a dark cloud over Kyoya. He probably knew who I meant and wasn't very happy about it.

"Steve, you promised not to say anything bad in front of he-his friends."

"Seth, you're such a party pooper. I was just picking at Sam for a little bit. Anyways, I assume the kid with the glasses glaring at you must be the guy you keep ranting about."

"Yes, Steve, that's Kyoya. The twins, Kaoru and Hikaru. Then we have Hunny and his cousin Mori. That's Haruhi, the only sane person in the group."

"What do you mean the only sane person?" Hikaru raised an eyebrow at me. Kaoru leaned on his shoulder waiting for my answer.

"Well, Haruhi is the only one that is sane. Kyoya is too much into making money and blackmailing people. Tamaki is too much of an airhead and completely annoys me. You two just creep me out with your brotherly love act."

"Brotherly love?" Steve glanced between the two red heads. Seth stared slightly confused but curious.

"They pretend to love each other more than brothers, it's very disturbing. I might have to gorge my eyes out if I see them act like that again!"

"Why do I have the feeling that he's insulting us?" Kaoru had a small smirk. Steve grinned at him and laughed loudly.

"Oh, believe me, you are being insulted. Something about gorging he-his eyes out if he sees your brotherly love act."

"I still don't understand what is wrong with their brotherly love." Seth looked at both of us, confusion clear in his eyes.

"Let's just say it's like they way Max acted around you when he first met you." Seth's face paled and he blanched.

"Who's Max?" Both twins said together. I shook my head but smiled. Opening my mouth to speak Isao came in.

"Mi-Mr. Samuel?"

"Yes, Isao?"

"I found a young man passed out in the garden. I'm assuming he's one of your friends. Would you like me to bring him inside?"

"Oh, Tamaki. We left him in the garden...the garden! Holy crap! Do you think he heard us talking or when you called me Samantha! This is bad! Really bad!"

"Sam? Are you okay? You keep switching languages." Haruhi looked slightly worried. The other hosts stared at me with confusion. Steve looked like he was having fun watching me go crazy while Seth had a slight smile on his face again. I breathed in trying to calm my nerves.

"Isao please bring him in and lay him on the couch in the living room."

"Of course, M-sir." I went to the living room with the hosts following behind me. Isao returned with Tamaki. He had him carried on his side supporting his weight against him. Isao laid him down onto one of the couches in the living room.

"Should we wake up Tama-chan?"

"Well, I don't want him here all day, so yes." I nudged his shoulder but Tamaki just mumbled and turned around. I pushed his shoulder and he swatted me with his hand. I growled at him, he needed to get up and get out, now. Leaning in closer hovered over his ear.

"Tamaki get the hell up, now!" Tamaki rolled over in surprise and fell onto the floor with a thud. I couldn't help but laugh at his confused expression. The other hosts looked amused at him. Steve was laughing so hard he was doubled over.

"What happened?"

"You passed out in my garden. Now, all of you leave." I pointed toward the direction of the front door. The started to file out as I waited.

"I had the strangest dream. I dreamed that you were a girl."

"W-what are you talking about. I'm not a girl. Well, I do have a twin sister so maybe that's why you had the dream." Tamaki scratched his head and looked at me.

"It felt real though."

"Don't be more of an idiot than you already are. It was just a dream." I stated firmly. Tamaki gave me another look and left. I stood near the door watching the host members leave. Once I couldn't see them any more I let out a sigh of relief. Shutting the door I leaned against it and rubbed my temples.

"He almost found out. I don't need him to know, he won't be able to keep his mouth shut." I kept mumbling to myself as I headed back into the kitchen. Looking around I noticed a note. Picking it up I read it and smiled. Haruhi had left me a note telling me to keep practicing especially on making omelets. She really was very nice and kind to still want to help me.

I took one of the cookbooks on the table and started to flip through it. I could always make something for dinner. Not that anyone would eat it.

Payback time. Steve wants to embarrass me in front of the Host then I'll just have to feed him my cooking. Oh, this will be fun.

"Isao?"

"Yes, Ms. Samantha?"

"Have the cooks make dinner for everyone except Steve. I'll be making his dinner."

"Of course." I saw a faint smile on Isao's lips and chuckled myself. Let's just hope I don't kill Steve, well at least not today.


(Next day: Sunday)

I woke up to the sound of someone puking their brains out. Steve had gotten really sick after I served him my dish. I had decided on making gumbo for him. I actually like gumbo, since it can be really spicy. Let's just say one bite and he was in the bathroom all night.

I would leave the house today so mother wouldn't have to yell at me for trying to kill him. I put on a pair of beige capris with multiple pockets, navy blue short sleeve shirt with a black hoodie and black converse. I put a few clips in my hair; it kept going into my face and grabbed a New York Yankees hat. I stuffed my cell phone, keys and wallet in my pockets.

"Hey kiddo." My dad leaned against the doorway and smiled at me. It was a rare sight to see him at home especially in the morning.

"Hey dad." I walked by him and went down stairs to have a quick breakfast. Steve came out of the bathroom and glared at me. I gave him a syrupy sweet smile and kept walking.

"You know trying to poison your brother isn't very nice, no matter how angry you are at him." I could hear the amusement in his voice, though. I grabbed a slice of toast and a bottle of water.

"I didn't poison him. I just wanted to try and cook a little. I thought it would be a nice surprise." I tried the I'm-so-innocent look but dad just shook his head.

"Tell me how he was the only one who ended up eating your cooking?"

"Uh, coincidence?"

"Sure, it was. Well, my bambini, you better get out of here before your brother decides to kill you."

"Thanks dad." I gave him a quick kiss and headed to the door. I had no idea where I was going. I left the house and headed straight. Maybe to the mall or the park. Today I was dressed like myself; my brothers only said I had to dress like a boy in school.

I ended up going to the mall. It was crowded today. Lots of people pushing shoving for the latest sales. I sighed; I was bored. Back in America I use to go to the mall on the weekends with my friends. I missed them a lot, just laughing having a great time.

"Sam?" I froze. The voice was all too familiar; I just heard it yesterday too.

Please don't be who I think it is...please...maybe I could just keep walking and pretend I didn't hear them.

I kept walking straight ahead. A hand touched my arm and I jerked away from them. I turned around and looked at the two people standing there.

Why me?


Well, just going to give you all a little taste of the next chapter. Sorry for the late updates. I don't seem to have time...I still have one more midyear to take. Hope you all like this so far. So you all thought Tamaki knows? LOL Well not going to make it that easy. Don't worry though; he won't be left in the dark for that long. Thanks again for all the reviews.

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