I wake up to my alarm. I get up, turn it off, and stretch. I change into a comfy pair of jeans and a red V-neck. I grab my phone and head downstairs. By now the staff have figured out that I wake up earlier than Tamaki and usually have coffee in the morning. They started to make me breakfast as well to go with my coffee. It all still feels weird to me. I'm not used to having people to do everything for me.

Sure enough, when I get to the kitchen they already have breakfast for me. I sit down at the table in there and start eating. I feel more comfortable in the kitchen than I do in the dining room. The chefs have grown accustomed to me presence and we talk about their lives and other things.

"Hey Akito. How's your wife? Is she feeling any better?" I ask.

"A little. I think the soup helped. Thank you for the suggestion."

"No problem. Whenever Aiko got sick I'd make her some and she'd feel better soon after."

"Thank you again."

"Don't worry about it."

"So, you look nicer today. Doing anything exciting?"

"Yea. Later I'm meeting up with a friend. We haven't seen each other in a awhile, we're gonna catch up over lunch. Which reminds me, I won't be here for lunch so don't bother making me any."

"Dually noted. Does that mean you'll need the car?"

"No. It's not too far from here and I haven't had a chance to walk anywhere in a while. I'd like the exercise."

"I'll make sure they know not to send the car."

"Thanks."

I finish eating and take my plate and cup to the sink. I quickly wash them and put them away.

"Thank you for breakfast. I think Tamaki will be awake soon. I'm gonna go check on him and then practice. I'll see you later."

"Bye."

I head upstairs and knock on Tamaki's door.

"Hey, you up yet?" I call out. A minute passes before the door opens. "Morning Tamaki."

"Good morning Kairi."

"I'm gonna be leaving around 11:00 to meet up with someone. Before you ask, no I don't want the car to take me. No, you don't need to follow me. I'll be perfectly fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure. I'll be fine. Will you be fine here alone?"

"I won't be alone. Kyoya is coming over soon."

"Oh. I didn't know he was going to be here."

"I was gonna tell you last night when we decided, but you were already asleep."

"Why is he coming over?"

"We're going to study together. You can join us before you go if you want."

"Uh. Nah. I think I'll let you two study."

"Really? I was kinda hoping you'd say yes. He's kinda boring when we study."

"Tamaki? Would you like me to join you guys?"

"Please!"

"Ok. But only for a little bit. I have to leave at 11."

"Yay! Thank you Kairi."

"No worries. Now go get ready and I'll meet you in the living room."

"Ok."

I go to my room, grab my math and Spanish homework, and head to the living room. I sit on the couch and decide to start on Spanish.

Before long, Tamaki comes in with some textbooks and sits next to me.

"Kyoya is almost here."

"Ok." I go back to the vocab in front of me. Whose idea was it for me to learn Spanish again? Oh yea. Yuzuru's. He said he wanted me to never need a translator. I guess I'll encounter a lot of different people.

I'm broken from my thoughts when a maid enters, announcing Kyoya's arrival. I look up and see Kyoya walk in.

"Kyoya! You're finally here! Look, Kairi's going to study with us!"

I take note that Tamaki is back to his façade. "Hey Kyoya. Tamaki insisted. Don't worry. I'm just gonna finish my homework and then I have to leave."

"That is alright. I don't mind."

We look at each other for a couple seconds.

"Well, I'm gonna get some snacks. Kyoya would you like some tea? I'll go get some." Tamaki leaves.

Kyoya continues standing there.

"Are you gonna sit?"

"Right." Kyoya sits on the chair next to the couch I'm on. He pulls out his laptop and notebook, and starts working. We work quietly for a couple minutes.

"Are you alright?" Kyoya asks.

"What?"

"You look distressed. I was inquiring about your well-being."

"Oh. It's just my Spanish homework. I'm normally good with learning vocab, but I seem to be struggling with this set."

"May I?" He points to my notebook.

"Sure. Have you taken this class?"

"Yes." He looks over the vocab. As he hands it back he says, "This particular set of vocab words is one of the most difficult. I suggest writing the words in sentences and writing the words out at least seven times. It also helps to verbally say them."

"Thanks. I'll try that."

"No problem."

We continue to work in silence. After a while I glance at my phone. Shit! I have to go.

I stand up, collect my things, and turn to Kyoya.

"I have to go now. Thanks for the help. I'll see you around."

I walk to the door and leave. As I'm headed up the stairs Tamaki calls out.

"Kairi! Done already?"

"Yea. I gotta get going. I'm just dropping my things in my room and then I'm headed out."

"Ok. I'll see you later."

"Bye."

I got to my room and deposit my homework. I grab my purse and a jacket. I check my phone battery. It's at 80%. It'll be fine. I walk downstairs and leave.

Soon enough I find myself in front of Bits 'N' Bites. It feels weird to enter from the front. I'm so used to entering from the employee entrance. I open the door and walk in. I'm greeted by a familiar face.

"Hey, it's been a while. We all miss you here."

"Thanks. It's only been a week though."

"It's been a long week."

I chuckle. "Is Ryoji in the back?"

"Yeah. Head on back."

"Thanks. Catch you later."

I head on back to Ryoji's office. I think about knocking and decide to just go on in. I open the door and step in.

"Kairi!" Ryoji jumps up and hugs me. "It feels like a lifetime since I last saw you."

"Hello Ryoji. It's only been a week. I saw you when I was with Haruhi."

"I know, I know. It feels like it's been longer. Come, let's go get lunch."

We go sit at a table and order food.

"So, tell me what's up. You have some details to spill."

"Yea. It'll take a while."

"I don't have any pressing matters to attend to. I'm all ears."

"Well, here goes."

I fill him in on everything. The newest addition to the deal, my living with Tamaki, my unofficial engagement to Kyoya, everything.

"So, that man is back at it. Are you alright? That is a lot to take in."

"I'm…I'm fine. It is a lot, and it's definitely going to take some getting used to in Tamaki's house and with Yuzuru. But, I'll manage. I always have. Fortunately, I haven't been in a situation in which I've been alone with Yuzuru yet, so I haven't had to worry about that."

"Well, that's a blessing at least. I'm here for you. Always remember that."

"I know. Now, let's stop talking about depressing thins. Tell me about the woman you've been seeing."

"I haven't been-"

"Please. I know you. Haruhi told me you've been out a lot more lately. So, tell me about her."

"Well. Don't tell Haruhi."

"I won't."

"Ok." He tells me about this woman until we finish eating. After we finish, I say goodbye and leave.

While I'm walking some guy bumps into me. I fall down and the stuff in my bad falls out. He bends down and picks up my things.

"I'm so sorry about that. I should've been watching where I was going."

"It's fine. No harm done. Thanks."

He hands me my stuff and I shove it into my bag. I look up at him and he smiles.

"I'm really, very sorry."

"Don't worry about it." I walk away and head back home. That guy looked familiar. Do I know him from somewhere? Hmmmm. Oh well. Doesn't matter. I'll probably never see him again so it doesn't matter.

When I get back I find that Kyoya is still here. He appears to be teaching Tamaki about something. I decide to let them work and go to my bedroom. I set my stuff down and grab my sheet music. I head to the music room and pull out my sax. I warm up and then set up my sheet music. I start counting and then play.

The song I'm playing isn't the one Tamaki and I put together. This one is one of mom's favorites. She loved jazz music. After she dies, I learned this song to help cope with her death.

I play the song with everything in me. All the emotions I've been feeling this last week all come out in the song. By the time I finish, I've started crying. I hear someone start clapping behind me. I swing around and see Kyoya standing at the door. I quickly turn back and wipe my face. When I look back he's still standing there.

"That was quite impressive. You play very well."

"Thanks." There is a short pause. "Did you need something?"

"Right. Tamaki asked me to come get you. He said dinner was ready."

"Ok. Are you staying for dinner?" He nods. "Ok. Let him know I'll be down in a minute."

He turns around and leaves. I put my sax away and go to my bedroom. I set down my sheet music and take a minute to compose myself. After I feel like I don't look like I was crying just now I head down.

I sit down at the table and dinner is served. Tamaki asks me how my visit went and I tell him it was nice to catch up with them. I ask them how studying went. Tamaki starts talking about Kyoya helping him learn something. Kyoya just sits there and eats.

Before long, we've all finished eating. Kyoya decides it's time for him to leave but Tamaki insists he stays longer. Kyoya gives in and we move to the movie room to watch a movie. Kyoya and I sit on the couch and Tamaki snuggles up in the bean bag.

Shortly after the movie starts Tamaki falls asleep.

"I think you wore him out today," I comment.

"It would appear so."

We go back to watching the movie. After a little while Kyoya speaks.

"Are you alright?"

"Yea. Why?"

"Earlier you were crying. I just wanted to make sure you were alright."

"Oh. That. The song I was playing was mom's favorite song. She loved jazz. After she dies I learned it to cope with her death. Every time I need to let out built up emotions I play that song. What you saw was me finally letting out all the emotions I've built up over the last week and a half."

"I see. Are you feeling better?"

I take a moment to think. "Yea. I mean, a lot has happened so I should be more upset, but I'm not as upset as I thought. I guess I got used to things changing. I've never really stayed with the same surroundings for long."

There's a moment of silence between us. " I think you're stronger than you think. I know what you've been through. I know about all the homes and incidents. I don't know your side of the story and if you ever want to talk about it I'll listen. However, from what I do know, I think you are a very strong woman."

"Really? You really think so?"

"I do."

"Thanks. And thank you for checking in with me. I've only known a few people who cared enough to check in with me."

"It's my pleasure. You were right about me. Despite the tough, not-caring façade I put on, I do care about people. I'm not as nonchalant as I let on."

"I can see that. I really think you enjoy helping others. I also think you would do anything to make sure those you are for are safe. That's why I didn't hate you. I never did. Sure, I was pissed at first, but after some observing I decided you weren't a bad guy. I know you do everything for a reason. I was hoping you would tell me why you wanted me to join the club, but I decided that it wasn't time for me to know. I figured you would tell me if and when you were ready to. So, don't sweat about it. And don't worry about spilling your guts to me. When you're ready to tell me something just let me know and I'll listen. Until then, don't' worry about it. From what I hear, you have a lot of worrying to do as is with your family. My only request about that is that you don't overdo it. I know Tamaki and the others would be worried sick if you collapsed or something."

"What about you? Would you be worried?"

"I'm always worried. I just don't let it rule me."

"You are very mature."

"Thanks? I'll take that as a compliment."

The movie ends and the credits roll. I get up and turn it off. I look at Tamaki.

"What should we do with him?"

"Just leave him there."

"Are you sure? I can take him to his room."

"Yeah. It's what he gets for falling asleep."

"I'll let the staff know he's here."

There is a pause. "Well, I think it's time for me to leave. As you said earlier, I have some things to attend to regarding my family."

"Ok. I'll see you out."

"Thank you for dinner and the movie."

"Don't thank me. That was all Tamaki."

"That may be so, but you kept me company whereas he fell asleep."

I chuckle. "Well then you're welcome for not falling asleep. I'll let him know you thanked him for his hospitality."

"Thank you."

"Of course. And thank you. For listening to me."

"As you said, I'd do anything for those I care about." With that he gets into his limo and leaves.

What does that mean? I know he'd do anything for- wait. Does that- does that mean? No. We've only known each other for a couple weeks. And not only that, he thought I hated him for most of it. There's no way. He probably meant I'm close to Tamaki and he cares about Tamaki and was therefore making sure I was ok, for Tamaki's sake. That's it!

I walk upstairs and find a maid. I let her know Tamaki is asleep in the movie room and ask her to let the others know to not disturb him. I then thank her and tell her to go to bed. She nods and disappears. I lay down and fall asleep thinking about today's events.

...

Kyoya POV

"As you said, I'd do anything for those I care about." I get into the limo and we leave.

I can't believe I just said that. What was I thinking? I just said it without thinking. God, what did I do? What is she thinking? Does she hate me now? What if she doesn't-no. I'm not going to stress about it. I'll just act like nothing happened. Right now I have other things to worry about.

When we arrive I go straight to my room. I pull out my laptop and get to work.

...yea...I did a POV change at the end. I just felt it was necessary to the story. I cannot and will not promise that more POV changes will occur in the future. I will probably only use them if I feel they are needed for the story.

Anyway, what do you guys think so far? I put a lot of things in this chapter. I hadn't intended for it all to occur in this chapter, it just flowed well this way. There was more foreshadowing in this chapter for something I have planned. I'm super excited to write more. I have the motivation to write, just not enough time. But as always, I will update when I can.

Remember, you all are amazing people. I love you all. Thanks for sticking this far. You all deserve a medal.

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