Mitsu prepared herself for school, which she found odd considering it was her old school. She'll get to see all her old friends, and start anew without that damn rumor rearing its ugly head. She decided not to take the train because of it, though. She didn't want to deal with the stares. Her phone buzzed several times as she received several texts, coming from Haruhi, the twins, Hunny, and Mori. She read Haruhi's first.

Good luck with those goofballs. It's gonna suck not having you in class with us, but at least I know you won't be with idiots. Just idiots we know :)

Mitsu laughed at that. The next one was from Hikaru.

If anyone gives you trouble, text me and Kaoru. We'll be there to kick some ass!

Kaoru - Whatever Hikaru said, I agree. Just know that we're always here. After all, you decided to come to Ouran when you could've stayed, but you didn't. Now, you got us as family, and you can't replace us, nor can we replace you. Besides, why would we when we love you so much?

P.S - You're still gonna model for mom's fashion show.

That brought tears to Mitsu's eyes, and she knew she was already missing them. She then read Hunny's.

Be good at school, Mitsuchii! I heard that from your mom, it's such a cute nickname. Maybe one day we can get together and have cake! But it's not gonna help because it'll only be one day and not every day and I'm gonna miss you too much :'-( But, if you need us, text me. Takashi and I will be there to save our second princess! :-D

"Oh, Hani-senpai..." Mori's text was a little odd. Maybe it was because he actually sent a text, or maybe it was because it was so simple, but held every bit of love that he felt.

I'm here for you. Call me when you get home.

Haruhi stared at the empty seat near her. It was odd not hearing the twins harrass Mitsu into telling them about whatever escapade she had with Kyoya. Then, she remembered that neither Kyoya nor Tamaki knew that she got kicked out. They'll be expecting to see her at lunch, or sooner.

"This sucks," Kaoru said. "It's still buzzing around the school."

"I'll wring that bitch's neck," Hikaru grumbled.

"Not if I do it first," Haruhi said.

"Wow, Haruhi. We didn't know you could make threats like that."

"I spent my entire life with Mitsu. Of course I can."

"How do you think Kyoya's gonna react when he finds out about Mitsu?"

"My money's on him exploding on the chairman," Kaoru said.

"Or Tamaki. He may react before he even gives him the chance to say anything," Haruhi said.

"Aww, worried about Tono?" Hikaru asked.

"I thought you were mad at him," Kaoru added.

"I am. Doesn't mean I don't love him anymore."

"Hold on, what was that?"

It was then that Haruhi realized that she was screwed. "Fuck..."

Meanwhile, Tamaki was trying to bring Kyoya back to himself. On the outside, the bespectacled one seemed cool and collected, but Tamaki knew better. He was struggling to keep from breaking down, and Tamaki wanted to know what Kyoya's father told him that nearly broke his best friend. "You know you're gonna have to tell me eventually, Kyoya. It hurts to see you like this."

"Tamaki, he wants her to marry Mori-senpai."

"What?"

"Fukumoto-san wants Mitsu to marry Mori. I'm-I'm freaking out. I'm gonna lose her."

This wasn't the Kyoya he knew, and quite frankly, Tamaki hated it. He pulled him away into privacy and slammed him to a wall. "Snap out of it, Kyoya!"

The other second year stared at the blond in shock. "While you're blubbering and whining, Mitsu could already be in the arms of Mori, or worse-Kishiruma! Man the fuck up! You go to Fukumoto and ask why they can't reveal who she is, and don't fucking leave until you get some fucking answers! Imagawa is gonna pay for this, and the club needs you sane and cool-headed to think straight. Now, I'm gonna let you go, and you're gonna head to Fukumoto right now."

"But-"

"Don't argue with me!"

Kyoya nodded and Tamaki slowly let him go, eyeing him cautiously. Kyoya sighed and chuckled. "I can't believe I just got shoved to a wall by Suou Tamaki, the Host Club idiot."

Said man pouted, not appreciating the nickname. "It's 'King'..."

"Yeah, whatever. Thanks...I needed that."

Mitsu hadn't realized how much she missed her old friends until she was nearly attacked by everyone in the room. It was a warm welcome, and everyone was loving and supportive.

"Welcome back, Mitsu," Yuusuke said. "You still look as cute as ever."

"Well, I have to be. Otherwise, I'd look like a train-wreck."

"Ha, cute. You were missed."

"You guys are just saying that."

"No," Shouta said. "We really did miss you. Frankly, when we heard about everything, we were kinda glad that you were kicked out..."

"Shouta!" someone shouted.

"I mean-not like that! I mean, that meant that we got at least one of our princesses back."

"Princesses? You guys are too much," she giggled.

"Speaking of princesses, how's Haruhi?"

"She's doing pretty well. She's really popular...as a guy."

"Eh?! Why is she posing as a guy there?!"

"Because a couple of idiots thought she was one without checking."

"So..." another one began. He was another of her friends, Nanamoto Hayato. "that means she's single, right?"

"Wrong."

"Eh?"

"She has a boyfriend."

"How? That's not fair..."

"Well, she's part of that infamous Host Club, actually I was, too. So they know that she's a girl. She became their 'secret' princess."

"And you?"

"I didn't know them that long, so I don't reserve that right."

"Well, you did for that Ootori asshole."

"Nana-kun..."

"Come on, we all were thinking it. The girls thought he was just trying to save his own skin from the backlash, and that he was a bastard. You don't deserve any of that. Now that you're here, we'll treat you better than him."

"Guys, I still love him."

They all stared at her, but Yuusuke was the one that seemed a little angered by the sentiment. "He betrayed you."

"He warned me. He warned me about the lack of communication, and that we were gonna have to break up, because of his father."

"Why are you defending him? Why do you still love him?"

"Because he doesn't know what he wants. He was wrong, and yes I'm angry at him. But that doesn't mean I hate him. Imagawa is responsible for this, and I plan to ruin him, starting with his brat of a daughter. Then, I'll be with Kyoya again."

"You're being ridiculous."

"No. I'm being honest with myself. I love him, and I want him to be the father of Hiromi. However, if he doesn't get his act together, then he won't have a chance."

"So, if that's the case, then you'd be available..."

"Yuuchin...I already made a promise to another friend."

"Eh? Really? Who is he? Another rich bastard?"

"Stop, and yes. Morinozuka Takashi."

"The Morinozuka Takashi?" She nodded. "Well...if it's him...then I guess it's alright."

"Then, I have your blessing?"

He growled, but chuckled. "Yeah, you have my blessing."

"You really are a pain in the ass, just like before."

Kyoya sat in the lavish sitting room of the Fukumoto's home, shaking in fear of what was to come when Mitsu's grandfather arrives. When said man came in, the first thing he did was call for his security guard.

"I want this bastard out of my home."

"Wait, Fukumoto-san. I need to speak with you."

"Well, I have nothing to say to you."

"I need to know why no one knows about Mitsu's lineage. Why haven't you spread the news? Because if you did, we would be planning our wedding right now, and I would not be competing with Mori-senpai."

"Ah, so you know about that, eh? Well, he is sticking by her and being a better boyfriend than you."

"I know, but I still love her, way more than he could ever love her."

"Kyoya, you're not going to marry her."

"I will. I refuse to allow this. I'm not gonna stand by and watch her marry a man that she doesn't love romantically."

"How are you so sure she still loves you?"

This caught Kyoya off guard. "I..."

"You don't know if she does, do you?"

"Maybe not, but I know I do. Now, you didn't answer my question. Why is she still posing as a commoner?"

"Because I have enemies that will hurt her if it is known that she's alive."

"What?"

"She is a beautiful girl, even I can see that. As a woman, she is the envy of all. This also means that she is very likely to be kidnapped and sold off in the black market. If it's found out that she is my granddaughter, I might lose her."

"She won't allow it."

"What?"

"She won't allow it. She is way too strong and careful for that. She will ruin anyone that causes her and those she loves harm. Have a little more faith in her."

He sighed. "I could have ruined our relationship, huh?"

"Most definitely."

"I will make an announcement. It will be known that she is my granddaughter, and I will dispel the rumors. Then, you two will be together."

"Thank you, sir. What about Imagawa?"

"I'll let you deal with them."

"Good. I will tell her. Is she home?"

"No, she's at school."

"Really? I haven't seen her on the campus."

"Oh? She didn't tell you?"

"Tell me what?"

"That she got kicked out of Ouran. She's going to her old school now."

Kyoya's heart stopped once again. He had to go to her. "I have to-"

"No."

"Why not?"

"Give her space. She needs to catch up with old friends. And I know a certain boy there would kick your ass if you showed up. Actually a certain group of boys. I'm saying this for your sake, and Mitsu's."

"Oh...okay..."

"Thank you for coming to me, Kyoya-kun. I know why she loved you so much."

"Yes, Fukumoto-san. I'll be leaving now."

"Have a safe trip."

Kyoya left and sat in the car, thinking about what happened. He had to speak with the chairman, because he obviously needed a chat. He had to fix things if he was going to spend the rest of his life the woman he loved. He knew what he wanted.