~With Rose~

Ariel looked at him. "I was wondering if we could have Rose as our hostess today" the other girls nodded behind her. Kyoya glanced at me from the corner of his eyes as I shrugged. "That shouldn't be a problem, ladies. Rose, please bring the princesses over that area" Kyoya pointed to a clean, unused section of the room.

Saluting to him, "Aye aye, first mate!" smirk as I lead the ladies over. "Come on, girls. Let's go before I get thrown into the brig," laughing as we entered the area. Setting the food and pouring the drinks as the girls got comfortable, I sat in front of them all. "Okay, so I know Ariel, so what are your girl's names?" smiling at them.

Smiling back, one of the girls happily answered, "I'm Kiko, and this is Jasmine. Ariel told us what you did for her, and we wanted to meet the hero of the tale!" as the other girl nodded excitingly. Rubbing the back of my neck, I look to Ariel, who looks embarrassed at the two girls "Hero, huh…I wouldn't call myself that. I'm guessing you, three close friends, then if she told you?"

Jasmine nodded. "Yes, we have known each other since we were in diapers. Perks of our parents being good friends," shrugging the answer, making me laugh. "Oh boy, that long wow. So other than meeting me, what would you like to do. I'm not really as…" looking between the Twins and Tamaki's areas "dramatic or smooth as the other hosts here" as I look at all the girls.

"Oh no, we don't want that," Kiko answered, waving her hands in front of her. Jasmine nodded, "Yeah, from the way Ariel spoke of you, we just want to sit with you" looking confused, I turned to Ariel. "Well, I explained how you just sat with me, we talked and did homework, and it was just what I needed—a friend who was willing to listen and help," who looked even more embarrassed.

I was laughing at her. "Alright! Now that I can do. So talk first, or are we going to conquer the evil invention of homework" leaning forward as the girls began pulling out books and papers with a smile on their faces.

~Fast Forward to end of Club ~

Helping the girls pack up, I lead them to the door. "See you next time, girls!" hugging them as they beam at me. "Bye Rose!" they simultaneously gave their farewells. Once the doors were closed, a body quickly clung to me. "Blondie, get off me!' I pushed his arms as I tried to escape from Tamaki.

"Daddy is so proud! My daughter had three guests today. How can I not help but be so proud!" Tamaki happily rubbed his face on my head. Snorting at his reason *Blondie is the definition of sunshine* crossed my arms with a small smile while he continued his affection.

The rest of the hosts appeared all changed out of the pirate gear with just me still all decked out. Feeling Tamaki's grip loosen, I slipped away towards Haruhi. Tamaki frowned at my escape but quickly disappeared, seeing us two girls together. "Daughters!" opening his arms at us.

Haruhi and I look to one "No" as I go to the changing area. "Bye guys, I'll see you tomorrow!" yelled to them all. A mix of farewells greets my ears as I take off my hat and mess up my hair. Digging in my bag for my brush, I see my phone blinking. I pull it out to see I have a text message *Weird* opening it up, I read it aloud.

From: Bro

Hey, just a reminder we have that charity ball to attend. Yes, meaning both of us, we are the heirs of Dad's company, remember. AKA meaning you need to dress fancy Rose! So find something fancy. No Converse/Dress combo

Luv ya

Groaning at the ceiling, "Why me….I hate fancy dances," covering my head with my hands as I internally have a breakdown of bad scenarios. The door behind me opens, making me glance back at the entrance to see a certain male peeking in at me. Raising my brow at him, "What would have happened if I was changing Blondie" giving Tamaki a forced smile.

Tamaki walked in, looking at my face to my phone. "Sorry, my daughter, I just didn't want to leave you here all by yourself." Sighing at the blonde boy, "I'm guessing you heard me then," looking into his eyes as he looks away. "Why don't you like those balls? If I can ask you, Rose," Tamaki looked back at me with a strange sense of seriousness.

"Well, it's normally a bunch of rich people all dolled up, trying to put a show on for each other and not truly caring about the cause…a good majority of them at least. Instead, the majority often gossip and judge, which puts me off from going. My parents and I always went until I got older and realized that going to them is a waste of time." I explained to him with arms crossed and a roll of my eyes.

"I know I wasn't born into this, and it's even worse when you are alone with no allies there. Not knowing who a friend or foe was the worst, and of course, I always found foes at these things" glare as the memories surfaced. Tamaki's hands found my shoulders making me look up at him.

"Now, you are not alone. You have Haruhi, the Hosts behind you, and of course myself. Trust me when I say you won't be alone when you show up at that charity. I promise Rose," Tamaki smiled at me *When did you get all serious, Blondie…* sighing as a smile slipped out, "Alright, I'll trust you, Blondie, but you need to get out," pointing to the door.

Tamaki pouted, making me raise a brow. "Wow, guess the Twins were right about you being a pervert," grinning as his face lit up, running out of the changing room as I roar with laughter.

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