Chapter 5:

Ryo looked over as a group of girls chatted about the last host club activity the day before and sighed. She had truly enjoyed the club's activities. She didn't completely like be the host, but being there as a friend would be fun. She didn't particularly want to be a customer; she wasn't interested in any of the guys that way. But there was no way she would go against Rio or her father. She blinked as she heard someone yell her name and turned around to see one of the guys from the second year class.

"Ryo! Hey Ryo!" He came to a halt in front of her. "I wanted to know if you were doing anything this weekend?"

"Uh no, I'm not…"

"Well listen I'm inviting a lot of people to come to my Uncle's mansion. We are going to have a party. Do you want to come?"

"Uh… Listen I'm sorry but I cant."

"Oh yeah your big brother." He frowned. "I heard that he doesn't let you do anything."

"That's not true."

"I heard that you turned down Yuki's invitation last weekend."

"I'm just busy." Ryo said quickly.

"Yeah right. Don't worry we all understand it's not your fault. Maybe another time." He patted her shoulder then ran off to invite others.

Ryo sighed. She wanted to go so bad, but she couldn't. And not because of Rio, well he was part of it. But the main reason was her dad. She looked down and stopped paying attention to where she was going. She gasped as she ran into someone and stumbled back. "Oh sorry-." She blinked realizing who she had run into. "Kyouya-Senpai, Tamaki-Senpai."

"Hello Ryoko." Kyouya nodded calmly.

"Just Ryo is fine. I don't care what my brother says on that. I prefer being called Ryo."

"How are you Ryo?" Tamaki asked nervously looking around.

"Fine. Just going through school life as normal. How are you two?"

"Great. We are just preparing for the next meeting. We are going to be dressed up as surfers. We have the whole club room designed as a beach party." Tamaki said cheering up. "You should really stop by!"

"I can't…." She looked down weakly.

"Ryo are you okay?" He asked frowning.

"Yeah just fine. We'll got to go. Oh I don't know if you know yet, but Maki-Senpai is inviting a lot of people to his Uncle's for a party. You might be interested in that Kyouya-Senpai. His Uncle is a big time business man if I remember correctly. His family often comes to my families restaurants for business meetings."

"Thank you for the heads up." Kyouya nodded.

"Bye." Ryo nodded and dashed off.

"…She looks miserable." Tamaki frowned as she disappeared from sight.

"You can't do any thing about it Tamaki. She is only obeying her brother's wishes and trying to please him. That is important to her and unless you wish to break their sibling relationship you wont get her into a better position."

"Unless I can get her brother to let her go." Tamaki grinned.

Kyouya sighed and continued walking as Tamaki plotted next to him. "Tamaki I think this is one mission you will fail at."

"Hello Rio-Senpai!" Tamaki said walking up to Ryo and Rio. Rio glared and looked ready to hurt Tamaki.

"Listen we are having a big party tomorrow night, you and Ryoko are invited. There will be food, dancing, and mingling. We hope you will come." He put on his best charm.

"No."

Tamaki blinked shocked. "Uh…. There will be almost everyone from the school there."

"No."

"Honey-Senpai and Mori-Senpai will be there."

"No."

"Uh-."

"Tamaki-Senpai I'm sorry but we can't go." Ryo interrupted. "We have a family appointment."

"Oh….Uh… Okay…. But are you sure? It's a one in a life time-."

"No."

"Well….uh…. Okay…." Tamaki blinked. He stood there stunned as the two siblings walked off.

"I told you your plan wouldn't work." Kyouya said walking up.

"That's not very nice!" Tamaki wined throwing a temper tantrum.

"You know there is only one person besides their dad who can convince Rio to relax." Honey said from Mori's shoulders.

They all turned and looked at the two seniors. "Who?"

Honey smiled.

"We're home." Ryo called as she walked into the large mansion house. Rio followed behind her silently. "Mom?"

"In the living room." A voice laughed cheerfully. The two siblings looked at each other and blinked then headed towards the living room. The two were greeted by an unexpected sight. All the members of the host club were sitting there with a woman who appeared to be an older version of Ryo, Aki Sukaage. "Oh hello kids, come sit down."

"Uh…. Mom…" Ryo blinked and then turned to the guys. "What ….are you guys doing here?"

"Ryo-Chan! Ryo-Chan! Did you make this cake?!" Honey asked pointing to the treat in front of them.

"Uh… yeah…"

"Ryoko dear you didn't tell me you ran into Haruhi at school, and why didn't you mention these fine young men?"

"Well…. Uh…" Ryo blinked shocked and overwhelmed.

"What are you doing at our house?!" Rio growled at Tamaki, Kyouya, and the twins.

"Rio Sukaage you stop that this instant!" Aki frowned standing, even though she didn't even come close to standing as tall as him. "You be nice to these men and sit!"

"Yes mother." Rio said sitting. He gave one more glare at the guys before turning silent.

"Ryoko why don't you introduce me better to these young men."

"Uh… Okay… You already know Honey-Senpai, Mori-Senpai and Haruhi….. This is Kyouya-Senpai and Tamaki-Senpai…. They are the founders of the Ouran Host Club and both of them are nice. Then these are the twins, Hikaru and Kaoru. They are in Haruhi's and my class and they are good friends."

"Oh how great. It is nice to meet you all. Ryoko hasn't mentioned any new friends so I was worried. It's nice to know she has such nice friends." Aki looked over at Tamaki. "So you were saying?"

"Oh yes. There is a party we are hosting tomorrow. We were hoping Ryo and Rio would come."

"Rio-Senpai said no and Tamaki is very set on them coming." Haruhi said calmly.

"Cant go? Why not Rio?" Aki frowned at her step-son.

"We have a business meeting to go to with Dad."

"Oh that thing. You don't have to go. Your father will understand if you want to go to a party instead. Enjoy your high school years." Aki smiled. "They will be there."

"GREAT!" Tamaki smiled happily.

Kyouya blinked as he noticed Ryo look at Rio out of the corner of her eye. She looked sad.

"Ryo-Chan! Ryo-Chan! This is great!" Honey yelled jumping up and down. "We can eat cake together!"

"Uh… yeah..." She nodded weakly.

"Would you guys like to join us for a snack?" Aki asked.

"No I have to get home." Kyouya said standing. "Tamaki I'm sure Haruhi will need to get home as well."

"Yes, we must leave." Tamaki nodded. "But we can't wait till tomorrow night!"

Rio glared at Tamaki as he left, then stormed up to his room.