Sorry about the wait. I recently got a job so that takes a couple of my days. I'm not sure how often I'll be updating but I'll try to update at least once every 2 or 3 days. Thanks for reading my story guys. Feel free to leave reviews.

When I get to school the next day, I'm greeted by a very cheery Tamaki.

"Kairi!" Tamaki exclaims when he sees me. "I've been waiting for you!" He immediately runs over to hug me. One glare at him stopped him in his tracks.

"Hello, Tamaki. To what do I owe the pleasure?" I ask sarcastically.

"I wanted to walk with you to class. That way we can walk and talk like yesterday."

"Ok. Fine. What did you want to talk about?" Fighting him was pointless.

"Can we continue our conversation from last night?"

"I take it you have more questions." I sigh. "Fine. Ask away."

"Yay. First I wanted to ask why you live so far away."

"Well that's easy. The apartments where I live are a lot cheaper than the closer ones."

"I guess that makes sense. Why do you walk home?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I understand you don't have a car, but you could take the bus like Haruhi."

"Yea, no. The bus costs money and money is precious. The money I would use on the bus I instead use to pay my phone bill. My uncles wouldn't let me have a job so far away without a phone. So, to make up for it, I walk to work and school."

"Oh," Tamaki replies. He grows really quiet for a couple minutes. I glance over at him.

"Is something wrong?" I inquire.

"No. I was just thinking."

"Ok. Don't hurt yourself. Do you have any more questions?"

"Not at the moment. Besides we're at the classroom. I'll let you get ready." With that Tamaki walks over to his desk looking troubled.

"Ok?" I reply. What's gotten into him? He looks like I just told him I was pregnant with his kid or something. Weirdo.

I'm pulled out of my thoughts when I feel someone looking at me. I glance up and see Ootori staring at me. When he sees me look up he immediately looks away and tells Tamaki something. Ok then? What was that about?

Just then the bell rings and the teacher walks in. I immediately switch to school mode and start taking notes.

I sigh when the lunch bell rings. I swear, one of these days, that guy is gonna put me to sleep. I pray I never get less than 6 hours of sleep before school.

I look up and see Ootori standing in front of me. Tamaki is nowhere to be seen.

"Do you need something?" I ask Ootori.

"Miss Himura. I would like to know what you did to Tamaki."

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"Tamaki has been quiet all day. I've never seen him so quiet before. What did you do to him?"

"Nothing. We just talked this morning and he was perfectly fine. I have no idea why you seem to think I did something but I can assure you I did nothing. Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to eat my lunch in peace."

Ootori looks at me for a couple seconds before he turns around and walks away. Fucking asshole. Tamaki acts a little differently and he immediately thinks I did something. The fuck does he have against me? Prick.

I grab my earbuds and turn on a song from another American group, Three Days Grace. I can tell I need to listen to them right now. They perfectly describe how I feel.

By the time the bell rings again, I've calmed down. I put my lunch and earbuds away and pull out my stuff for class.

During one of the lessons I feel a pair of eyes on me. I see Tamaki looking at me and I give him a small smile. He smiles back and turns to Ootori. I look back at the board and copy the notes.

Like yesterday, when the bell rings, Tamaki comes up to me and asks if we can walk and talk again. I nod and grab my stuff.

"So, what did you want to talk about this time?" I ask Tamaki as we walk out of the classroom.

"I have some more questions."

"Ok. You certainly are a curious person. Ask away I guess."

"Yesterday you said you live with your uncle and cousin. Where are your parents?"

"Oh. Off having adventures together," I reply with a slight grimace.

If Tamaki noticed my grimace he didn't say anything about it. "So, if you live with your uncle, then why do you need to work? Doesn't your uncle work? That's what Haruhi's dad does. He works for both of them."

"Um. Well, it's not that easy."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm sure my uncle wouldn't mind working, however, most places won't hire him."

"Why not? Does he have a criminal background or something?"

"Or something. Can we leave it at that?"

"Ok, sure."

We walk in silence for a couple minutes. When I see the front gates I turn to Tamaki.

"Well, thanks for walking me I guess. I'll see you Monday."

"Bye Kairi," Tamaki calls out as I turn the corner.

I walk to work and start my shift.

Several hours later I say goodbye to my boss and walk outside to see Tamaki standing there.

"Uh, hello Tamaki. What are you doing here?" I greet.

"Hi Kairi. I found out when you were getting off work and thought I'd give you a ride. I was in the area already, so it's not trouble for me."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course," Tamaki answers as he opens the door to his limo.

"Well ok. Thank you."

"Don't mention it. It's my pleasure."

"So, why are you really here?" I ask as soon as he gets in and we drive away.

"I told you, I was in the area and when I finished my errands I called your boss to find out you were getting off soon. So I just waited in the front for you."

"Hmm," I hum disbelieving. "Ok. I'll believe you."

"Anyways, how was work? Were you cooking today?"

"Yea. Boss felt bad about making me waitress yesterday so he let me bake today."

"Your boss seems to like you."

"Yea, I've known him for forever. He was my best friend's dad so I got to know him pretty well over the years. When he found out I was looking for a job he offered a position. He knew I could cook and bake really well and I'm good with people so it seemed like a no-brainer."

"Wow. So that's how you came to work there. I was wondering. He seems like a nice guy."

"Oh yea. He was so nice to me after…" I cut myself off. I hoped Tamaki didn't notice. What am I thinking? Of course he noticed. I just hope he doesn't ask about it.

"Oh, it looks like we've arrived," Tamaki declares.

"Huh? Oh, yea. Thanks for the ride Tamaki," I thank as I walk to my door. "I'll see you Monday."

"Bye."

I hear Tamaki get back in the car and the car drive off. I sighed. God, that was close. Thank god he didn't ask about it. I don't know how I would've handled it.

"I'm home," I call out.

"Shh! I just got Aiko to sleep," Uncle warned me.

"Sorry. I'll go check on her."

I open the door to our room to see Aiko is sound asleep. I set my stuff down and go out to the kitchen. I open the fridge and see I need to make some more meals. I pull out ingredients and start cooking.

"Hey unc, boss said you guys can come around 3 tomorrow."

"Sounds good. We'll be there. Hey, did that kid give you a ride home again?"

"Huh? Oh, yea. He was in the area so he thought he'd give me a ride home. Oh, here's some money for tomorrow. This should be enough to get you there. I get paid tomorrow so I'll give you more after dinner."

"Thanks. I'm sorry we have to-"

"Stop. It's fine. I don't mind. Working is the least I could do. Stop worrying about it."

"Ok. Oh, next time that kid gives you a ride, invite him in. I'd like to meet him."

"I'm pretty sure he's not gonna give me another ride, but just to please you, if Suoh, Tamaki gives me a ride again I'll make sure to invite him in. Happy?"

"Wait, Suoh, Tamaki. Isn't that?"

"Yes."

"Oh. I didn't realize it was him. Well, I guess I don't need to meet him then do I?"

"Not really. Your acting skills are very poor," I tease him.

"Oh, you shush. I'm a very good actor."

"Uh huh. Suuuuure." We both smile. "Ok, so I've made some more meals. I saw you guys were running low. Same as always, just heat it up and eat."

"Thanks Kairi. You're so good to us."

"It's my pleasure. Now, I'm gonna head to bed unless you need any help?"

Uncle shakes his head.

"Ok. Goodnight. Love you."

"Goodnight Kairi. Love you. Sleep well."

As soon as I lay down, I fall asleep.