Author Note: So recap- Nori and Nekozawa like Mia, and Takashi likes Sophia. Mia likes Nekozawa and Sophia likes Takashi. The confusing part- the guys don't realize that it's two separate girls.

Spawn of Nerdom: Awe, thanks :3
~CWA

Chapter 9- Love Confusion and Heartbreak:

Third Person:

Mia sighed dreamily, thinking about Nekozawa. Sophia hit the back of her twin's head gently, but with enough force to snap Mia back into reality.
"What was that for?!"

"For day-dreaming about Nekozawa."

Mia huffed with a slight blush,

"I wasn't day-dreaming about him."

"Tell your blush that."

Mia's face turned from pink to red; she mumbled under breath about her 'cute demeanor' and her 'easily-blushed face' betraying her. Sophia sighed,

"Mia…I'm all for you having a crush, good for you. But…be careful, okay? Don't let a man sweep you off your feet when you're your own superhero."

Mia smiled brightly but her eyes were a bit sad- mostly because that was what they're mother always said, 'don't look for superman, when you're already your own superhero.' Sophia smiled a bit sadly.

"Sissy," Mia said as she laid beside Sophia, "Do you think about them a lot?"

Mia didn't say who they were, but Sophia knew. Both of them got a far-away look in their eyes.

"Yeah," Sophia whispered.

"Does it make you sad too?"

Hearing that, along with seeing that sorrow in Mia's eyes, Sophia's heart faltered.

"Mimi," Sophia said as she hugged Mia, "Don't be sad, okay? Think about the good times with Mom and Dad and the real Ringmaster. Don't you dare think anything sad, okay?"

Mia nodded slowly and yawned,

"Okay Sissy, but do you think that Mom and Dad are looking down upon us and are happy with what they see?"

Now there was a question that Sophia thought a lot- a question she asked herself when they died, when the Ringmaster was hitting them, when they ran away…are they happy that we got away?

"I think they are," Sophia answered honestly. Mia nodded,

"That's good…"

Mia yawned and Sophia let her go, but Mia still stayed close to Sophia as she slept. It was something that Mia has always done- sleep close to Sophia. In a way, it warmed Sophia's know that her twin (though she looked to Mia as a little sister at times) to comfort in her. Sophia made a vow to protect Mia- and when they slept close together, it made them both feel safer.

It was for that reason that they didn't use two beds. Mr. Hanschen offered to get a second bed, but both girls repeatedly refused. Besides, the bed was large enough. Still, Sophia wondered if there would be a day that Mia would seek protection from someone else- perhaps someone like Nekozawa. If that was the case, Sophia prayed that Nekozawa wouldn't hurt her twin, but if he did, then she would break him. She also wondered if she, herself, would ever find someone to protect her like her father did. Perhaps Takashi is the person that will protect me….

Though in fear of him hurting her, she dismissed that thought- but she couldn't dismiss what she felt in her heart.

The more close that Mia and Nekozawa got, the more Nekozawa wondered how much admiration he felt towards her. He refused to call it a crush. A crush sounded a bit middle school, and by no means was it a word that the president of the Black Magic Club would ever use. Instead, he said admiration for he did admire her. He admired her cheerfulness, her bright smile, her darker side, and her beauty. Ah, my moonlight goddess truly is like the moon.

However, Nori had similar thoughts. He wanted Mia as well. He wanted nothing more than to just hold her. Yet, he knew that he should get over it because he knew that Mia favored Nekozawa- it was plain as day. Though what wasn't plain as day was why she acted so different every other week and when she wasn't acting attracted to Nekozawa, she was acting attracted to Takashi. Perhaps the dark god was right, Nori mused, you can try all you want, but no matter how many spells you cast, you will never understand women.

Then, slowly, over the course of two weeks, it seemed as though feelings between Nekozawa and Mia had sky-rocketed and the same with Takashi and Sophia. Yet, the boys were confused and angered. They were angry at each other- as they thought the other was going after 'their girl' so to say. They were confused because every other week, she liked the other guy better. No more, they both thought, no more. She's mine.

To add to the confusion, and later to add heartbreak, the host club ran into Sophia on the weekend when they were going to the 'commoner supermarket' with Haruhi.

"Mia-chan," Hunny cried as he tackled Sophia into a large hug.

Sophia looked shocked and Takashi wondered why she seemed so skittish. Sophia took a deep breath and calmed down, Mia should be far enough away so they won't find out…they won't find out…

Meanwhile, Mia was having similar thoughts about Sophia and Nekozawa. Out of all the freaking people to run into- it's him. Mia giggled,

"I thought you didn't like the light," she teased as she poked his sides. Nekozawa hissed,

"Mother thought a trip out would be good," he scowled; Mother is luckily she's family and I can't curse her.

"Well, she's family," Mia shrugged, "so you can't curse her."

Nekozawa titled his head, sometimes he did wonder if Mia really was a mind reader.

"For the last time, I'm not a mind reader," Mia pouted and Nekozawa's eyes only got wider. She laughed,

"I didn't read your mind, you're just an open occult book."

Nekozawa smiled faintly, Ah my moonlight goddess is a joy to behold indeed. At the same time, Takashi had similar thoughts about Sophia- though his thoughts didn't involve calling her a moonlight goddess.

Sophia smiled as she looked at the cakes- she usually was the mature twin until it involved sweets. Takashi couldn't help but smile when he saw the way she seemed to light up. Hunny giggled,

"You really do like Mia-chan, don't you Takashi," Hunny whispered.

Takashi looked surprised before a moment before he nodded,

"Hmmm."

Hunny giggled,

"I think she likes you too."

Takashi smiled faintly, as do I…Hunny looked at Sophia,

"You should come over some time, Mia-chan, we have cake together!"

Sophia's face broke into a huge grin. Tamaki tackled her,

"Oh you are just so cute!"

Sophia's smile disappeared in a split second,

"Get off of me!"

Takashi's face was impassive, but he was a bit angry- especially since everyone knew about her dislike for being touched. He grabbed Sophia by the waist and took her away from Tamaki. She scowled before she blushed,

"…. You can put me down, you know? Please."

Realizing that he was doing exactly what she didn't like, Takashi faltered slightly and set her down. Though when he looked down, he couldn't help but smile at the faint blush on her cheeks. When she looked up at him, there was a spark of something in her eyes- it wasn't fear. Seeing that spark in her eyes, Takashi couldn't help but feel as though the two of them were the only two people in the world. The twins gagged,

"Geesh, they look so sappy."

Sophia and Takashi didn't hear them. Haruhi nudged the twins,

"Be quiet! Let them have their moment!"

Tamaki was on the fit of tears,

"But Mommy…. They can't be together, can they?"

"I suppose," Kyoya said pushing up his glasses, "Granted they would have to keep it a secret."

"They might not get together," the twins pointed out and then deflated as Takashi finally reached down and kissed Sophia.

Sophia hated when people touched her. It usually brought back memories of the past. But when Takashi kissed her, she didn't care about the past, she only cared about the present and the future. She didn't think about how many times that touches brought her pain. She only thought of the love and passion in the kiss- the soft, gentle kiss that hinted that he had experience before. Though Sophia hasn't been kissed before- at least not with love, not with actual, real feeling. The kiss was something spectacular and Sophia wished that she would have kisses like that in the future and lots of them.

When Takashi finally pulled away, Sophia's face was beat red and he found himself amused.

"MOMMY TAKASHI KISSED OUR PRECIOUS DAUGHTER," Tamaki cried.

"Be quiet senpai," Haruhi scolded, "They're a cute couple!"

Tamaki found himself in his 'emo corner.' The twins circled around Sophia and Takashi,
"Mia and Takashi sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G."

Sophia scowled momentarily. In a way, she wanted nothing more than to tell them her real name just so that she could hear it from Takashi. Though hearing the twins say 'Mia' reminded her that she had to go meet up with her sister.

"I…I have to go," Sophia stammered a bit.

Seeing the look of disappoint in Takashi's eyes, Sophia stood on her tippy-toes and kissed his cheek,

"It's not because of you, I have to go meet…someone…"

She quickly departed in search of her sister- though she eventually gave up after searching for ten minutes. She scowled, that twin of mine is going to get it if I find her in a candy shop. I told her to not stray from the list of stuff that Linda gave us.

Though, Mia wasn't in the candy shop. Instead, she was blushing and speaking with Nekozawa outside the candy shop (as they had already went in). Nekozawa finally just titled her head up and kissed her. She almost dropped the small bag of sweets.

The kiss was unlike anything Mia had felt before. His kiss was a bit clumsy, which hinted that it was his first kiss. It felt gentle and Mia could feel the love. For once, she didn't mind the feeling of someone's hand on her waist or the fact that he was actually kissing her. It was a feeling that she never wanted to go away- mostly because she knew that when they would part and she went back to Sophia then Sophia would somehow find out and Sophia would probably kill Nekozawa for kissing her twin. Hell hath no fury like a twin scorned.

The setting sun was a wonderful backdrop for the moment- what wasn't was the fact that the host club was nearby and saw it.

"Isn't that Mia-chan," Hunny whispered in shock.

Takashi's expression was one of pure shock, hurt, heartbreak, and anger.