~At School~

~With Rose~

I walk down the abandoned halls of the school before the swarms of students fill it once more. *I feel like I have finally figured out how to navigate around here* smiling as I kept my pace brisk, heading to the club. *Just took a few months* chuckling as I turned down a hall. "Who would have thought I like doing this," smirking as the infamous doors came in view.

As I open the doors, I see Hunny standing there in a nice-looking suit. *Okay...guess we are going super fancy* raising a brow at the small older boy. "Hey, Hunny! What's the suit for today?" Hunny turned towards me a beamed. "Rose-chan!" he threw himself, hugging me at my waist.

"Theme is the 20s. It's Tamaki's idea. He said something about cute dresses for Haruhi and you." looking up to me, and then he glanced at the changing room. "I'm going to guess Haruhi has disliked Blondie's pick," amused at the club's endless antics. *Never a moment's rest* patting Hunny's shoulder. "Alright, let's go see if we can help" heading off into the chaos, Hunny held my hand as we walked into a stand-off.

Tamaki stood in front of Haruhi holding a pink-colored dress, while Haruhi had her arms crossed with an annoyed face. *Why does this feel like mom and dad fighting* sighing at their stubbornness. "Hey all, so what's going on" bounced my focus at everyone. Tamaki broke the stare down to look at me. "My daughter! Your sister is being stubborn," waving his one hand erratically, trying to make his point.

Looking to Haruhi, "I don't see why I have to wear the dress. If I'm supposed to be a guy, plus you are here. so you can wear the dress instead," she bluntly answered. *Uh...I really don't see how this became a big deal. Plus, she is not wrong* rubbing my forehead at them.

"Alright, first Blondie Haruhi is right in a sense. Now, if she is supposed to pretend to be a guy, you cant continuously make her wear dresses. It just looks strange that she is the only one doing it." Looking at the tall, ditzy blonde. "Now, Haruhi, I get what you're saying, but if there is no suit for you to wear, then you got to wear the dress. Sorry" shrugging at her.

Haruhi sighed, nodding as she grabbed the dress going to change. Hunny tugged my hand, smiling up at me *Crisis averted, for now,* making me smile, letting go of his hand. "Mines back there as well," smirking a Tamaki's dumbfounded face. Hikaru and Kaoru grinned, giving me a thumbs up making me laugh. "Alright, see you in a few," trailing after Haruhi to change.

~Fast-forward~

Stepping out in my outfit, I see Haruhi holding a white feather clip in her hands in her pink dress. The dress was a layered scarf styled dress falling mid-calf on her with a flower blooming on her hip.

Walking over, I took the feather clip and placed it on one side of her head. "Thanks, Rose" Haruhi looked at me with a smile. "No problem! You look really cute, Haruhi," grinning at girly form. Rolling her eyes, "Well, so do you!" smirking at me.

I stood wearing a teal-colored flapper dress, and the tasseled part lay at my knees. On my head, I had on a matching headband with a white feather on one side. "Luckily, we can wear some simple flats with these dresses," joking with her as we made our way back to the boys.

Entering, we see the boy getting ready at the entrance. I dragged Haruhi over with a smile. "Okay, we are ready to go!" making them all look over at us, surprised. Haruhi got in her spot, and I headed to stand next to her as I got pulled away.

I look to see Hunny pull me to stand with him and Takashi. Takashi stood behind me as Hunny stood in front of me, hugging Usa-chan. The Twins stood on either side of Haruhi, throwing their arms over her shoulders.

~Fast Forword~

*Today seems like a slow day for me. Ariel already stopped by but left early* gathering items on the tray. I moved to the Twin's area see them in their host mode made me laugh. Quickly clearing the table and replacing the things, I waved to some of the girls, who smiled at me and nodded to the boys.

Heading back to my area, I see my phone lite up and buzzing. Moving faster but just missing the call, I place the tray on the table. picking the phone up, I saw 20 missed calls and 30 text messages. *Holy shit! What the hell is happening?* opening to see the mixed calls being my parents and brother. Moving to the texts, I open the most recent one, scrolling to the top of where it started.

From Artie:

Rose, call me!

Seriously!

ROSE!

Something happened you need to call me.

Sis, seriously call me NOW.

Rose, I swear...please contact me...

It's about dad's company... I need you to call me.

Gripping the phone, I move to a secluded area calling him back as I bounce my foot. "Rose?!" my brother's voice was anxious and relieved. "I'm sorry! I just missed your last call... what's going on" looking around as my heart dropped into my stomach.

"Look, I need to explain in person...so I'm going to send someone to get you and bring you to my apartment. I know you didn't do this, so I don't want a reporter cornering you without any knowledge," Artie explained, clearly stressed out.

Sighing, "Okay, I tell Kyoya there is an emergency. I'm going to assume James is picking me up" I move quickly back to the area, looking for the Kyoya. "Yes, I'll see you soon, sis...Luv you," as he hung up on me.

*God, why now...* turning, I see him at a table by himself, I beelined it to him. "Kyoya, I need to go! Family emergency," yelling out in a panic, making the dark hair boy look confused before nodding. "Of course, go. I'll inform the others." Kyoya's answer made my shoulders relax as I went to gather my items.

As I bolted out of the Host club without caring, not noticing that everyone from customers to Hosts saw my fast escape.

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