What Tamaki said leaves me dumbfounded. I hadn't even considered that. Was he really that worried about me? Does that also mean that he might genuinely be sorry? Have I judged him too harshly?

No. He deserves it. He's the one who gave you up.

But, he didn't have a choice. He didn't want to. And he looked for you. And found you. And is trying to be a father to you. Are you really gonna give him up?

She doesn't need a father. She has one. Have you forgotten Genzo? Did you even tell him what happened?

Shit. I never told him. Fuck. We didn't tell him. Shiiittt...

True, we didn't. But we didn't want to worry him. Besides, don't listen to him. He's just trying to change the topic. Really, bro. You can't just change the topic to avoid making a decision.

Geez. Someone woke up on the wrong side of the brain.

Look, honey, I think it might be in our best interest to trust him. It may be hard and maybe we'll get hurt, but we could also finally have our father. We could have someone who genuinely loves us. Isn't that what you want?

Well, I don't think we should. First, we've already got Tamaki for family. And Kyoya loves us. We don't need anyone else. Besides, we're just gonna get hurt. It's just gonna end up the same as Nicholas. I mean, look where that got us. We don't need someone new to screw up what we have.

Here we go again.

I'm just saying, you don't want to go through another Nicholas, do you?

For the last time, not everyone is a Nicholas. There are good people out there. But we'll never know them if we shun everyone away. Also, I don't think you give us enough credit. We've learned from Nicholas. We know better.

Ok. Enough you two. I've heard enough. I've decided. Now, we need to get ready for school tomorrow. That pile of homework isn't going to do itself. So shut up and let me work.

I pull out my earbuds and homework and start working.

I'm so invested in my work I don't notice the knock on my door until I feel the breeze from the door opening. I turn and see a maid at the door.

"Miss, it's dinner time."

"Thank you. I'll be down in a second."

She bows and closes the door. I turn back and finish the math problem I was working on. When I finish, I stand up and stretch. I head downstairs and by the time I get to the table, Tamaki is already seated and eating. He nods to me as I sit down. Someone sets my dinner in front of me and I start to dig in.

"Thank you." Tamaki looks up at me quizzically. "For saying that. I needed to hear it. Thanks."

"Does this mean you've decided?"

"Yes."

"Ok. I'll support you the best I can."

"Thanks. You've already done so much."

"I'm gonna stop you right there. Let's not right now, ok? I think we both just need a regular meal together. Yes?"

"Agreed."

"Cool. So how's the homework coming?"

"Ugh. There's so much. But I've made progress. I think I might be able to finish it tonight."

"Oh good. Tomorrow, we're going to the Hitachiin household after school. I've already canceled club. The twins' mother has agreed to make your dress for Tuesday and the other hosts are going to help me teach you basic etiquette. Don't worry about inconveniencing us. They all volunteered to help. They want to help, ok?"

"Thanks. Is that what you were doing before dinner?"

"Yeah."

"Well, at least I know how to dance."

"You do?"

"Yeah. I had to learn for that stupid party the club threw. Remember? Kyoya taught me."

"Oh right. I forgot about that. That feels like a lifetime ago."

"I know. That was before the incident."

"Wow. Well, at least we don't have to teach you to dance. That's actually a big hurdle, so it's good we don't have to cover that."

"Right. I might need to refresh myself on it, but I'll do that with Kyoya."

"Ooo? I think you just want to be close to him."

"Oh my god. You are such a pest." We both chuckle. "Well, I should probably get back to my homework. I'd like to get sleep before school tomorrow."

"And call Kyoya?"

"You're never gonna stop teasing me, are you?"

"Nope. You might as well accept that now." He gives me a huge grin.

"I'm going upstairs now. Night."

"Night lovebird."

Holy shit. It's been waaaayyy too long since I last updated. I'm so sorry everyone. I hit a writer's block and then my second job started back up and now I'm working practially everyday. And then I broke up with my ex and there was all that drama. And then I met someone new, and so I've been spending my few days off with him. So, it's been a while. I'm sorry folks. I'm also sorry this chapter is short. If all goes well *fingers crossed* I'll be able to update again soon. I'm really hoping I can give ya'll a new chapter. I feel really bad it's been so long. Please forgive me.

Moving on. For those of you who didn't understand what was happening at the beginning of the chapter, let me explain. You know in like movies and whatnot there's the like little devil on one shoulder and the angel on the other and they're bickering back and forth. I kinda went with something similar. It's just all in her head. It's how Kairi makes decisions. She listens to both sides and then decides. I hope that came across for most of you.

Anyway, I hope I'll be updating again soon. Till then, please comment and favorite/follow. Thanks. Till next time.