Chapter 10: Tips?

The sound of quiet sobs filled the small apartment. The sheets rustled with each movement, Ren continued to move around restlessly on the bed causing the pillows and any other object to fall off the bed. Howl was whining from his bed in the corner, not sure what to do in a situation like this, he continued to whine. Ren stopped fidgeting for a moment which put Howls' whining to a halt. Ren shot up from her resting position into a sitting position, a small gasp escaped her lips. Tears were streaming down the side of her face. Giving a frustrated sigh she wiped away the tears. Looking over at her small clock the time read 11:30. 'Only 2 hours….' Laying back down she tried falling back asleep. Ren laid there staring up at the ceiling, seconds turned to minutes, minutes turned to hours, and hours turned to dawn. Turning on her side Ren stared out her window and watched as the sun slowly peaked over the buildings and trees. Sleep had managed to escape her leaving her feeling drained and drowsy. Getting up Ren headed for the bathroom, although it was only 5 in the morning she saw no point in trying to sleep anymore. 'At least it's Friday….I get to sleep in to…..Ah that's right I made plans! Sleep sounds so good though.' Ren frowned but the blush across her face contradicted it. 'What do I do though? I've never been on….a…a…date.' The blush across her face deepened. Howl had gotten off his bed, unlike his master he had managed to sleep well, after she had settled down. Ren looked down at Howl who was sitting in front of her now, yawning from his drowsiness'. A tired smile stretched across her face squatting down in front of Howl, Ren began to scratch behind his ears.

"Maybe I can ask Haruhi. She's been dating Tamaki for a while now right?"

Howl simple licked her cheek before he sauntered back to his bed. Ren smiled as the dog walked away. Getting up she headed for the bathroom. It wasn't long before Ren walked back out, her shaggy black hair dripping with water, it covered the front of her face only allowing her mouth to show. Shaking her hair about water flew in all directions from her hair, bouncing back to place her hair went back to its usual state, unkempt hair that covered half her face. Ren grabbed a pair of black jeans along with a Payne's gray t shirt that had a picture of a raven flying, above it in print was 'Free To Get Out'. Grabbing the light green sweater the twins had given her in Hokkaido, she left the apartment.

The sun hadn't yet fully risen, it was still early morning which slightly frustrated Ren but she knew she wouldn't be able to sleep anyway. Sighing Ren headed towards the school. The gates were already open for teachers to enter, but students would also enter to study or to be able to hang out with friends, which slightly made Ren curios. 'Who would be up this early just to hang out with people you'll see all day?' Ren pondered on the thought losing herself as her body took her to the one significant room, music room 3. The thought was soon kicked out of her mind as she began to daydream, the drowsiness was getting the best of her. What snapped her back was when she walked into a wall that was firm yet soft at the same time. Stepping back Ren shook her head out of her thoughts as she peered at who she bumped into. Blond hair covered her line of vision, but this blond hair seemed all too familiar. 'Wow light purple….LIGHT PURPLE!'

"Hayate!?"

"The one and only!" Hayate smiled.

Both first years were sitting in music room 3, sitting on 'Rens' windowsill. Ren was very interested, her drowsiness forgotten at the moment.

"So why are you here?"

"Ah well I moved here a couple days ago."

"Why are you here so early?"

"My dad had to work this morning so he brought me here so he could arrange my stay in this school. I wasn't expecting to bump into you here though."

"Me either."

There was a small silence before Hayate asked, "Why are you up so early?"

"It's not that early."

"Yeah it is. Its barely 6:30, school doesn't start until 8." Hayate replied as he checked his phone for the time.

"Hey can you give me tips?" Ren asked as she covered her face with her bangs to hide the blush that was slowly spreading across her cheeks and to change the subject.

"Tips on what?"

"Tips on what to do when…..your on a…..d..d..date? The blush across her face deepened.

Hayate couldn't help but chuckle at her embarrassment, "Well we're hanging out alone together right?"

"Yeah."

"Your being yourself right?"

"…yeah."

"There you go, that's all you do on a date."

Ren shot her head up, "Eh really?!"

"Yup just be yourself and have fun. That's all you really have to do."

"Ah that makes sense. Thank you!"

"Yeah no problem."

Ren smiled, turning to look out the window, the sun had already fully risen. More students were entering the school as minutes passed.

"What time is it?"

"7. Why?"

"Just wondering." Ren replied. 'Usually Haruhi is here by about 7:30 and everyone else doesn't get here until after that.' sighing Ren got up from her spot on the windowsill. Stretching she headed for the door.

"Hey where are you going?" Hayate called from his spot on the windowsill.

"Outside I want to get some fresh air."

"I'll go with you."

"O-Okay…"

As they left the room Rens' mind began to wander yet again eventually losing herself in her thoughts, thoughts that both made her smile yet made her feel nervous, thoughts of the upcoming date. Ren let out a weak chuckle. Slightly startled Hayate looked at Ren in confusion.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Huh? Did I laugh?"

"Yeah…err…at least I think so…."

Ren laughed which confused Hayate even more, "Sorry I was just thinking is all."

"About what?"

"Stuff."

"What stuff?"

"Nothing important."

Hayate poked Ren in the ribs which in turn caused her to jump. Hayates' eyes widened, slowly a smirk stretched across his lips.

"If you don't tell me I'll tickle it out of you."

Rens' eyes widened in horror, turning slowly Ren looked Hayate in the eye, watching as mischief played around them.

"Oh look isn't that, that one guy!" Ren stated as she pointed to something behind Hayate.

Instinctively Hayate turned his attention away from Ren and to the nothing she was pointing at. Seeing her chance Ren spun around and dashed down the corridor. Hearing the sound of rushed footsteps Hayate turned back to see Ren rushing down the corridor. A smile played across his face.

"Sneaky.." Hayate rushed after her, a game of cat and mouse began.

Ren ran down each corridor until she neared the front entrance. Slowing down a bit Ren began to catch her breath as she stalked her way to the exit. As she neared the door way a pair of arms wrapped around her waist pulling her away from the entrance.

"So I guess I'll have to tickle it out of you."

"Ah no, wait!"

Ren burst out laughing as Hayate began to tickle her sides, a soft smile spread across his lips. Ren continued to laugh her attempts at pushing his hands away seemed futile. When Hayate stopped in his ministrations, Ren was trying to catch her breath due to all the laughter. Pushing herself out of Hayates' grasp Ren pointed a finger at him.

"Don't ever do that again!"

Turning to leave Ren spotted Hikaru standing in the door way.

"Ah good morning." Ren smiled, a slight pink dusted her cheeks.

Hikaru glared at Hayate, not enjoying the way he saw him holding Ren earlier. Walking over, Hikaru grabbed Ren by the wrist and walked away, not saying anything to Hayate as he passed. Ren waved to Hayate mouthing the word 'Bye' as they turned the corner. Hikaru continued to pull Ren around, taking her to the library. He practically dragged her to the back of the library, once there he let her go. Ren watched as Hikaru took a seat at a table that was conveniently set near a window. Once Hikaru was seated he let out a sigh he rested his head on one of his hands. Ren simply stared in confusion 'Wha….what do I do?' Hikaru peeked up at Ren giving another sigh he stood up and walked over to her. Ren who wasn't really paying attention anymore, instead found more interest at looking at the books on the shelf, slightly jumped when two arms snaked around her waist and pulled her back against a soft yet firm surface. Hikaru nudged his nose in the crook of her neck which caused a blush to surface on Rens' face 'I've been blushing way too much….dammit.' Ren smiled to herself turning around she wrapped her arms around Hikaru nuzzling her face into his chest.

"Good morning Hikaru."

"You seem a bit cheerful." a small smile replaced the frown he had not moments ago.

"Not really, just happy to see you." Ren laughed to herself 'Just be myself…'

"So where do you want to go tomorrow?"

Ren looked up at Hikaru confused, "I thought you already chose someplace."

Hikaru gave a mischievous grin, "So I get to pick where we get to go?"

"Ah! No your not allowed! Uh…..h-how about…." Ren couldn't think of anywhere to go 'I knew not going out much would come back and haunt me.' Ren let out a sigh, "Where do you want to go?"

"Do you like anything scary?"

"….i..i wouldn't mind it?"

"Well it's almost Halloween…..care to go to the corn maze?"

"We have a corn maze?"

"Yup, the school has one every year."

"Sounds fun…I wouldn't mind seeing a scared Hikaru." Ren mumbled but Hikaru still managed to hear.

"I won't be the one who's scared." An evil smirk stretched across his lips.

The two laughed a little trying their best not to make too much noise. Ren sat near the window head resting on her arms. Hikaru sat across from her the gears in his head turning, planning many things for the upcoming date. Ren began to slowly doze off, feeling at peace for the moment. As she began to lose herself to sleep, a tap on her shoulder startled her causing her to jump out off the chair she was sitting in. Hikaru burst out laughing.

"Don't worry I was just going to tell you it's time to head to class." Hikaru continued to chuckle.

Ren stared up at him stupefied. Getting up she dusted herself off, her mind began to wander due to the fact that she had yet to fully awaken. Ren walked up to Hikaru in a daze watching as his chuckling slowly subsided.

"Come on lets go already." Hikaru turned to leave.

Ren walked a few feet behind Hikaru a safe amount of distance, at the moment everything seemed to be dangerous. Due to her half a sleep state everything seemed to be waiting to jump out at her. Looking around she examined every inch of the school she could see, as if she were experiencing it for the first time again. Everything seemed dreary, the complete opposite of the bright happy school she was used to. Ren followed Hikaru into their first class, one she knew she'd be able to sleep in. 'history…sleep…' Ren sauntered over to her desk, history and math class were the only two classes that Ren was alone. In all her other classes it was the twins, Haruhi, and herself sitting together. As soon as she sat down she sunk into her seat, head resting on her arms as she drifted into sleep.

"Ren…..Ren! Wake up!"

"Eh?"

Ren peeked up from her resting spot. Hikaru was peering down at her looking rather amused?

"I don't want to." ,Ren mumbled.

"Your gonna be late for your next class."

"Next….class?" Ren lifted her head looking about the room. Finding things that…shouldn't be in her apartment, such as the chalk board and students desks. Rens eyes widened, looking over at Hikaru she spotted her bag in one of his hands. Grabbing it she got up from her seat. Hikaru slightly chuckled as he walked out of the empty room. Ren followed as he lead her to their next class. Each class was pretty similar to the first with the exception of the classes she sat with the twins. During those classes the twins would poke her or startle her by whispering that the teacher was watching her. Once Hikaru poked Ren on her side just as she began to doze off. The sudden poke startled her and tickled her, so in response she jumped out of her seat letting out what sounded to be a yelp mixed with laughter. Hikaru and Kaoru began to laugh, Haruhi simply stared in confusion.

"Eh?" Ren slightly whispered in her daze.

The twins simply continued to laugh. Ren looked about the classroom, many students were hard at work while others were chatting and laughing with friends, the teacher was no where to be seen.

"Hikaru…..where's the teacher?"

"Ah he stepped out saying he had to help with preparations for the corn maze."

"Mmmm"

Ren got up from the floor dusting away any dust that may have clung to her pants. Stretching she sat back down in her seat, resting her head on her hand as she stared out the window next to her. The rest of the period was pretty calm every now and then Hikaru or Kaoru would pull Ren into a conversation some of which didn't make any sense to her. The final bell rang, students pilled out of the classroom and out the school. The first years finished packing their things and headed to music room 3.

The theme of the club today was the classic Halloween. Each host was to dress as a monster that matched the theme. Tamaki was dressed as Dracula, he wore a long cape that nearly touched the ground the bottom of the cape was ripped and tattered, the collar covered the bottom of his face underneath the cape he had on an extravagant button down white shirt, a black vest with a yellow out line was over the shirt only allowing the frills of the shirt to show. Following that he had on skinny black jeans and black dress shoes.

Honey was dressed as the pumpkin king. He wore what appeared to be a ringleaders jacket. The jacket had dirty patches here and there and the color seemed to fade on some parts of the jacket. On his head he had a carved pumpkin helmet. Lastly he had on black jeans and dress shoes. The ruffles on the sleeves and collar were slightly torn. Honey, as usual, was piggy backing on Mori's back. Said host member was dressed up as the alleged Frankenstein. They had painted his face a light green along with some stitches that went across his forehead. He wore an old valerian jacket that had buttons on either side trailing downward. The jacket was tattered and dirty, following that he had on loose black pants along with black shoes.

Lastly was Kyoya, which had surprised Ren, he had dressed up as himself. He still wore the school uniform, refusing to wear bandages for a mummy costume.

"Hurry up and go change into your costumes, I'm sure you guys will love them." ,Tamaki pointed to the changing rooms as he gave a wink to the first years.

Each changing room had a small tag with one of their names on it. Finding her own, Ren entered the changing room.

"Are you done yet Ren?" ,Hikaru called out giving a small yawn.

"Uh…um yeah but do I have to wear this?"

"Yeeeesss, why what's wrong with it?"

"Its so revealing!" ,Haruhi shot back from the changing room next to Ren.

"Eh? Yours too?" ,obvious astonishment in her tone.

"YES!"

"Just come out already!" the twins shouted in unison.

Reluctantly Ren gave a sigh and pulled the curtains back. She was in a strapless black dress that ended a little over her knees, at the bottom and top of the dress, lace was bordering it. A light blue ribbon was tied from her wrist up her arm ending a little below her armpit. A ribbon was tied around her waist ending with a big bow in the back and like any other witch she had a pointy black hat, but she had bent the point downward and a light blue ribbon spiraled upward with another bow at the base of the hat. Lastly she had on black boots that ended just below her knees with light blue laces. Haruhis' costume was the exact same with the exception of the pink ribbon, lace, and shoelaces instead of blue.

"Oh don't forget these!"

Tamaki walked past the twins who were dressed exactly the same. They wore purple long sleeves, on top of it they had a dark and light purple striped sleeveless t-shirt. Around their neck they wore a bright yellow bandana, purple cat ears were poking out from either side of their heads. Lastly they had on dark purple gloves, purple skinny jeans and a tail that had three dark purple stripes at the tip leaving the rest of the tail dark pink.

Tamaki handed Ren and Haruhi two wands. Haruhis' wand was a black stick at the tip was the symbol for Venus, or love, in a clear pink sphere. Rens wand was also a black stick, at the tip of her wand was the symbol for Neptune, or dreams, in a clear blue sphere.

"Oh also, both of you will be getting a cat."

"A real cat?" ,Haruhi asked in curiosity.

"Nope one of those cats." ,Tamaki pointed at the twins.

"Come on Haruhi you will be MY witch today and NOT my lords, lets go!" ,Kaoru took Haruhi by the arm and ran off.

"Hey wait!" ,Tamaki chased after them.

Ren watched as Haruhi was being dragged about by Kaoru with Tamaki trailing behind. Ren began to laugh when realization hit her. 'What about the customers wont they be suspicious about the costume?' Hikaru had appeared next to her.

"So I guess I will be your cat today master." Hikaru smiled.

"Hey kitty, wont the customers notice that we're female?"

Hikaru chuckled at the pet name she had given him, "No they wouldn't, their actually into this type of thing."

"Cross dressing?"

"Yup."

"Weird.."

"Come on its about time we allow them in."

Ren headed for the entrance, Hikaru trailed behind her. As the door opened many girls piled into the room, each giving their own little squeal of excitement. Ren slightly cringed, she had been slowly getting used to the noise overtime. Each group of girls were chattering about how cute each member looked in their costumes.

"OH look at Honey, he's so adorable!"

"Kyoya why didn't you dress up?"

The comments that peeked Rens' interest were the comments they made about Hikaru and herself.

"Oh a witch!"

"He looks so cute and adorable as a witch."

"Hikaru is his cat. I hope their intimate like Hikaru and Kaoru are together."

Hikaru grabbed Ren by the arm turning her in his direction, "Master I need some attention."

Catching on to what it was he was doing she played along, "Sorry for neglecting you kitty, however can I pay you back." she had wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Pet your kitty."

Ren began to mess up his hair never taking her eyes off his, in response Hikaru began to press closer to her hand just like a cat would. Unknowingly Hikaru slowly inched his way closer to Ren, noses practically touching.

"EEEEEEEEEEEE!" ,the girls squealed rather loudly, snapping Ren and Hikaru back to reality.

A blush spread across both Hikarus' and Rens' face, letting go of Hikaru she wandered over to her windowsill and sat staring out the window. Hikaru attended to the customers and wandered over to Ren. Ren was sort of talking to a few customers that had approached her, she was mostly listening and making one or two small comments.

"Ren I was wondering if…um possibly…would you want to…um maybe go out sometime?"

'Oh crap!'….."Um…I'm sorry but I have someone else special to me…"

"Oh…I see.."

"Sorry…"

Giving a farewell the group of girls left, each trying to cheer her up in their own way. Ren watched as they left, guilt replacing happiness. Staring back out the window she still couldn't take the image of the hurt expression the girl made. There were only a few more customers left but were already being attended to by the other hosts. Staring back out the window she watched as a cat teased a dog.

Looking over at the windowsill Hikaru noticed the slightly depressed Ren, giving a weak smile. Walking over to her windowsill he sat down with her.

"What are you looking at?"

"Those two." ,Ren gave a slight giggle.

The cat was pawing at the dogs tail, after a while the dog had laid down and stopped trying to catch the cat. Hikaru smiled at the two animals as well.

"Its time to go." ,Tamaki called from the entrance.

"'Kay."

Ren got up stretching, she had stopped caring for her appearance after the customers had left. Grabbing her bag and the extra bag with her clothes in it she headed for the door. Tamaki had left with Haruhi, Honey had gone with Mori and the twins were waiting outside for Ren. Checking that no one had left anything, Ren headed for the exit. As she opened the door the sound of something bumping against the door caused her to jump. Checking she found Hayate on the floor holding his face.

"AH! WATCH OUT WILL YOU?!"

"I'm sorry I didn't…um well…sorry…" ,Ren stammered, scared of all the shouting he was doing.

Looking up at his attacker, Hayate stared agape at Ren. Ren watched in confusion as Hayate continued his crude staring.

"Are you okay?"

Snapping back to reality he closed his mouth and managed a nod of approval.

"'Kay, that's good…um I have to go…see you around I guess…" as she turned to leave Hayate grabbed onto the edge of her dress.

"Wait I have to tell you something!"

Turning to face him she slightly tilted her head in confusion, "Yeah?"

"You know that guitar you had during the show?"

Grimacing she replied, "How can I forget? ..wait you took it?"

"Yeah sorry for not asking first, but I was able to find out why your fingers started bleeding."

Authors note:

I DID IT! I FOUND MY PENGUIN! :3 Okay this is chapter 10, my longest chapter yet and I really hope you enjoyed it. Um….please don't ask where I found the penguin….its kind of an embarrassing story. -_- Anyway hope you enjoyed this chapter and hopefully I wont take so long to update chapter 11. Reviews will be very much appreciated. Oh also lastly I should be putting up a different story this time with pokemon. This is in hopes of improving my writing skills in action based stories. Forgive me for any spelling or grammar mistakes you may have found…I sort of got lazy on the whole rereading and correcting part but again I hoped you enjoyed it. J