Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club.

Claimer: I own all my O/Cs (Emiko "Raine" Morelli, Han and Taro Maki, Leo and Aoki Morelli, and any future O/Cs)

Rating: Eh…for now it'll be K+ but we'll see where this takes us. Yes, I will warn you if I change the rating.

Pairings: Well, right now I'm leaning towards Tama/Haru and Hika/OC/Kao, but we'll see where this goes. Will most likely change though.

Chapter 7

[RPOV]

I woke up groggily to excessive movement, lots of screaming, and a few snickers.

"Raine what were these two boys doing in your room at night, and in your bed?"

I grumbled and buried my head into my pillow, not fully registering what my aunt was saying to me. Boys…bed…night…wait!

I shot up out of bed, my brown hair falling into my face. I looked at Auntie, who was pursing her lips in a disapproving manner. I blushed as more hair fell into my face, "Sorry…"

"Sorry! Do you even know what happened last night to you?"

I cringed. Auntie didn't often yell, so when she did it made it about ten times worse. I looked up, "I…had a nightmare."

"Then why didn't you ask Haruhi to-"

"She's afraid of thunder…" I said, not looking at Auntie, Hikaru, or Kaoru straight in the eye.

"We…didn't do anything." Hikaru said.

"We promise!" Kaoru interjected.

Auntie sighed and finally said, to me, "What was your nightmare about?"

I glanced over at the twins, who were also eager to know. I turned away and looked out my window, "A…fire…"

Auntie quieted for a moment before finally saying, "Well…since nothing happened I suppose I can let it slide."

Uncle came into the room, and asked, "Who wants breakfast?"

[KPOV]

Seeing Raine be put on the spot unnerved me, but what I wanted to know was what her nightmare about.

A fire wasn't necessarily a scary thing.

We all sat around Raine's kitchen, waiting for her to finish making pancakes. She looked tired, but she served us all with a smile. Got to give her credit, she puts on a good show.

We all sat down, and I whispered to Hikaru, "Hikaru, do you really think her nightmare was about a fire."

Hikaru shrugged, "I don't know, but I want to find out." he gave me a devilish smirk before returning to his pancakes.

[RPOV -- Monday]

I couldn't look at either of them. But it's not my fault, I swear!

After everyone left my aunt and uncle questioned me nonstop about what happened, what my dream was, what I was wearing, what time was it.

And then Auntie finally asked, "Does this mean you like them?"

They had both stared me down until I ran away to my room, my face burning.

Then Uncle came in and said, "I know I'm not good with this teenage girl stuff, but it's ok that you like them."

I stayed quiet, but I nodded my head.

And then Uncle asked, "But which one is it?"

I had no answer.

So now it was after school, but I couldn't go home yet. Instead I wandered to the courtyard where the trees' leaves were turning orange and falling into the pond. I sat on a rock and looked into the pond, my reflection staring back at me.

"Which one? I have to pick one?" I asked myself. I still couldn't believe how fast I had fallen for them.

"RAE-CHAN!"

I looked up to the building behind me and saw the entire Host Club waving from the top floor. I gave a small wave.

"RAE-CHAN COME ON UP!"

I chewed on my lower lip, thinking I could walk away. I sighed, "But I still owe it to Haruhi to go." I nodded and ran to the Third Music Room.

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I sat, laughing with Haruhi, feeling completely free.

"So," one of the girls asked, "you aren't a maid anymore?"

I shook my head, "I paid off my debt a few days ago. So…I'm just a customer, like everyone else."

The girls seemed happy that I wouldn't get extra attention anymore. I smiled sadly, part of me wishing that I could somehow stay, even though there was no reason for me to any more.

Kyoya came up to us, "Well ladies, we're closing up for the day, so bid farewell to your host…and Raine, I'd like to talk to you after everyone's left." His glasses flashed and he smiled, sending a chill up my spine.

"Y-y-yes. Of course."

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Eventually everyone left, although Hikaru, Kaoru, and Tamaki were persistent in trying to stay, saying that they had complete rights to the Third Music Room. Luckily, Haruhi dragged them away.

The drapes were closed, only letting in a little light; and Kyoya and I were the only ones left in the room, which unsettled me a little. He took off his glasses and cleaned them coolly, not saying a word.

I coughed a bit and then said, "Well Kyoya, my debt has been paid, so unless you have something else to say I guess I'll be-"

"Cleaning for tomorrow."

"Excuse me?"

Kyoya put his glasses back on and said, "You didn't think I would let you off now that you know our little secret."

He stared me down. I shook a little, but I closed my eyes and let out a small laugh. "That's not all you care about."

Kyoya gave a small smirk and asked coolly, "What do you mean by that?"

I leaned back onto a table and said, "You know, you're constantly trying to gain something for your own benefit. With me around, wouldn't that just hinder business? What could you possibly gain from having me here?"

Kyoya narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean? I can gain everything. Free cleaning, free serving-"

"I don't think it's all about the money." I interrupted. "I think that you're trying to gain…power maybe…or respect." I snapped my fingers. "That's right! You're a third son. You're probably doing this to make yourself seem bigger, thus getting more respect in your dad's eyes." I frowned and said, "I think that you're trying to get more benefits for the club so you'll be respected, and in turn, inherit the Ootori company." I paused, "You know Kyoya, there is more to gain in life than personal benefit."

Kyoya let out a long, forced breath. I knew without him telling me that I hit a few buttons. He pushed up his glasses and looked at me and said, "That was very insightful of you, but nevertheless, you still have to remain here."

I closed my eyes and said, "Whatever you say, Kyoya." I turned around and walked to the door, only stopping when my hand was on the knob. I turned back and faced Kyoya, smiled, and said, "But if you wanted me to stay, you could have just asked."

A/N: -__- So…that didn't turn out how I wanted it to…and sorry that this chapter is so short. I promise, it gets interesting next chapter (the beginning of the Halloween special! XD yay!) So…review?