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"...So are you butlers today or something? And what's with the picture books?" Ren shifted, munching on a crustless sandwich then drinking the tea provided.
"Well, instead of standing like a wallflower by the gate, why not be an actual guest?"
"The other ladies would be upset because I would just say your routine is gross."
"At least you waited for activities to end. And the picture books are what help fund us… apparently. We don't know when he took pictures though."
"That's kinda, really bad... Shouldn't he get your consent to do stuff like that?"
"Eh, it's for the club so we don't really mind. Besides, it's exciting looking through the pictures." Hikaru pulled out his own copy, pointing out a page. "Like here, Kaoru looks so cute in this~!"
"Hikaru, you look cuter~"
"Yet again, gross."
"Anyways," They put their arms around her shoulders. "Have you decided your elective courses for this term? How about Conversational French?"
"Maybe, but why? Is that what you're taking?"
"I just think the three of us should take it together, it'd make sense since we are in the same class."
"Hey Haruhi, what about you?" Kaoru called to the host, "We could all be in Conversational French!"
"I don't know, you guys. Oh! Who is this? I don't think I've met you before, I'm Haruhi Fujioka."
Ren bowed, "It's a pleasure. I'm Ren Kamiya, and I believe we're in the same class." She put her two cents in. "I think it would be lovely having another class with you, even if we do not know each other well."
"Woah, so formal. What happened to our foulmouthed Ren!?" Hikaru immediately started checking for a fever, while Kaoru pretended to mourn the loss.
She smacked his hand away lightly. "Will you two stop? I'm fine, it's called being polite you idiots!"
They ignored her reaction and started talking to Haruhi. "Physical exams are coming up, Haruhi. They're the day after tomorrow actually."
"Physical… exams?"
After the shocked silence, Kyoya slowly said, "That's right. I almost forgot."
"Then that means… There's no doubt. They're gonna know I'm really a-" Tamaki quickly covered Haruhi's mouth. "Sorry but we have company." He stressed, before giving Ren a strained smile.
"Oh, I'm sorry for intruding. Hikaru, Kaoru, I'll be waiting by the fountain…" She hurried out, easily realizing she wasn't supposed to be around.
"Do you mind waiting after class Haruhi? I need to talk to you about something."
"Hmm? Sure, I guess."
When school ended, Ren cleared her throat purposely, as a hint for the twins to take their leave.
"Wow, a love confession already? But you only just met!"
"Will you two shut? I'm not confessing anything like that!"
She pushed them out of the classroom with a sigh, then turned to the only other person there.
"So you're a girl, right?" Haruhi laughed the question off nervously. "Wh-What? No! I'm... part of a host club, how could I be a girl?" The deadpan stare Ren gave made Haruhi's effort to hide her gender useless.
"I'm asking because I wanted to know if you would let me help you hide it. I know I haven't really known you for long, but don't you want to stay in the host club?" She gave the host a patient smile. "Even if it isn't the most ideal club, you still have fun, don't you?"
"I do, but… How did you know? That I wasn't a guy."
"Can you keep a secret?"
"Yes?"
"So can I."
Haruhi stared Ren down for a bit, then sighed. "Guessing you're not going to give me a straight answer."
Ren's small grin was enough of an indication.
"Anyways, you don't have much to worry about. Kyoya's family hospital is being hired on this year for them, though I'm assuming he forgot." She shrugged. "Basically, you'll be fine. Just ask him to request a room for ya."
"Oh. Well, that was easy, I guess." Haruhi shifted awkwardly.
"...I'm just gonna, catch up with the twins now… Bye." Ren left rather quickly after that, not sure what else to add.
"Welcome, our lovely Ren!" Their voices were, as always, synchronized.
"Hey guys, thanks for waiting."
"So what'd you talk about?" They put their arms on her shoulders. She didn't push them off this time, already used to the clinginess by now.
"That's a secret."
"Oh come on~ Please?"
"Let's just say you don't have to worry about losing a host."
Hikaru and Kaoru tensed, before forcibly relaxing. "So you know."
"Nope."
"But… You knew that Haruhi's-"
"A member of the host club. That's all, right?"
"...Right."
They chatted for a bit, eventually going their separate ways due to club duties and a want to go home.
"We will begin conducting physical examinations shortly. All students please proceed to the clinic in your respective school building."
"If you're wondering where Haruhi is, they had to request a certain room due to circumstances. Who knew it was doctors on Kyoya's family payroll, right Ren?" Hikaru and Kaoru mentioned offhand, as they walked down the hall together.
"Just another physical exam, huh…"
The doors opened, and Ren was hit by a wave of, "Welcome students!"
Soon, the brothers were dragged off and so was she. "Hello Mrs. Kamiya, I'm your nurse for today. Would you mind if we went over here?" Ren nodded, before getting bumped into by a ratty-looking doctor. "I'm terribly sorry," The strange man said, then rushed off. It wasn't until after that she remembered who he was.
"Ah, shit."
"Something wrong, Ms. Kamiya? I assure you we've all been vetted thoroughly, and have the highest qualifications necessary." The nurse said, in an attempt to soothe any potential worries.
"No, it's not that, I just forgot something…"
"If you tell me what the item is, I would be more than happy to retrieve it for you!"
This was getting annoying, and Ren's tone couldn't hide that anymore. "It's not that simple, sorry. Stop talking so much, please."
The nurse's cheery smile fell, and she quietly apologized.
"No, that's on me, you're just trying to go above and beyond for this job. I'm sorry for being rude, Mrs. Miyazaki."
Her eyes widened, but before she could reply, a scream rang out in the room. "Can the exam wait? I need to check this out." Ren left without getting an answer, and saw the majority of the host club standing nearby listening to the girl's story of a pervert doctor.
"We need to go," She said, pulling Hikaru and Kaoru along with her.
"Woah, hey, slow down Ren!"
"I'll explain later, but where is Haruhi taking their exam?"
"The special boys clinic, why?"
"Because that 'pervert doctor,' is going to hide in there to avoid all the fuss. I don't want him to accidentally walk in on her changing."
"Hold on, how do you know? Both where and if he'll hide there, and that Haruhi is a her?"
"Later." Ren insisted, hurrying to the room.
It wasn't long after that the rest of the club came running, having heard what direction the quack came towards.
Only, the room was empty. There was a sticky note left on the table though.
Finished my physical exam early, so I'm gonna hang out in the clubroom.
- Haruhi
Or at least, they thought it was empty. "Um, excuse me but, have you seen my daughter? I heard she goes to school here…" There it was, the sad story Ren had been waiting for. She tuned back just in time to hear Kyoya say this was Ouran Academy, not the public school like the man thought.
Eventually he left, with Tamaki's support and Kyoya's mockery behind him.
"Spill." The twins cornered her, and Ren just sighed.
"Intuition." Okay, with the looks they were giving her, that was not gonna fly.
"Uhh, hyper intuition?" Nope.
"I'm secretly next in line to become a mafia boss, albeit unwillingly, but I get to wield flames based off of the sky." Really? Not even KHR would help?
"Y'all do realize I'm not telling, yes?"
"We were hoping you'd change your mind on that." They weren't joking around at all, shit.
"Sorry to say that isn't happening. Plus I have a physical exam to finish, so if you'll please…?" They reluctantly moved out of the way, and Ren walked back to nurse Miyazaki.
"I'm back, my apologies for leaving so suddenly."
"It's quite alright Mrs. Kamiya, I'm simply glad you came back at all." She laughed nervously, while Ren focused on the fibers of the curtain.
What a strange day...
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~ TheAngelicPyro