I'm so happy that alot of people are enjoying this story :) please review because I enjoy reading your feedback, it makes my day. here's the third chapter:

Tamaki opened his eyes when the sun peered through his bedroom window. Morning came by so fast, yet he still felt so tired.

"Rise and shine, Master Tamaki." The door was opened by housekeeper Maezono Jima. "Come now, it's time for school."

"I'm not going," he stated, pulling the covers over his head. She walked over over to the bed. After years of looking after Tamaki, she knew what to say to sway his decisions.

"You can't miss anymore school. What about your studies, your friends? Besides, today is Friday. You'll be able to spend the entire weekend in bed if that's what you want." Tamaki removed the covers from his face.

"Fine," he sighed as he got up and dragged his feet to his closet.

"Perhaps a strawberry crepe with chocolate chips will have you feeling better about going to school?" He paused, they were his favorite.

"...can it have whipped cream on top?"

•••

Kyouya sat at his desk, tapping his finger impatiently on the wooden surface. He needed to talk to Tamaki about yesterday. Why didn't he tell me he moved back to the old mansion? Even though Tamaki was an idiot and would go off about the most ridiculous things, they were best friends and he knew he could tell Kyouya anything. He looked out the window. Tamaki was seen climbing up the front steps with such speed. He chuckled lightly. Some things never change.

Tamaki barged into the classroom, panting from all the running. He collapsed behind the desk next to Kyouya.

"You're late," the raven-haired host said, eyes on his notebook.

"Yeah, I kinda overslept." Tamaki smiled sheepishly.

"Really? Jima-san usually wakes you up at five in morning on school days." Kyouya could sense Tamaki's body stiffen when he spoke.

"You found out?"

"Yes Tamaki, key words being found out. What happened? You said you were close to getting your grandmother to like you."

"I got tired of trying to please her, so I left."

"Got tired? Don't pull that crap on me, I know you too well and the Tamaki I know wouldn't give up like that. Why did you quit?" Nothing.

"Tamaki," he pressed, "why did you give up?"

The answer came out so softly, he almost missed it. "There was no longer a reason to keep trying."

"What do you me-"

"Please Kyouya, just let it go." He said, desperation in his voice. Inspecting him, Kyouya noticed the hands that were clasped tightly on his bag, were shaking. He nodded, complying to his request.

"Thank you."

•••

Mmm...onigiri with tuna, Haruhi thought as she unpacked her bento. Usually she would wait for her friends to have lunch with them, but right now she was starving.

She brought her chopsticks to her lips when saw Tamaki talking with some female students. He wasn't the same naive prince, at least not like before. He wasn't as energetic and earlier that morning, she passed by his second period class and saw him staring out the window, a longing look drawn on his face.

"Haruhi~" the twins sang mischievously.

"What do you two want?" Haruhi asked with her arms crossed. She knew they were up to no good when they talk at the same time.

"We want you to take us to see a commoner's parade."

"Can't today, I'm going to visit my mother's grave."

"Can we come along?"

"I'd rather if you don't."

"Aw, come on...please?" they begged.

"No way in hel-HEY!" The twins grabbed each of Haruhi's arms. "Ugh, guys let go!"

"Not unless you let us come with you," Hikaru said smirking.

"That's enough," someone said as his two hands pushed Hikaru and Kaoru off Haruhi.

"Tamaki?"

"If she wants to go visit her mother's alone, don't interfere. Understood?"

"But we-"

"Understood?" Tamaki repeated with force.

"Ok ok! Chill man, we were just joking." They left, frightened by the sudden seriousness in him.

"Uh, Sempai?" Tamaki turned to the feminine host, "I'm okay. They didn't mean any disrespect. I'm sure they would've behaved themselves if I brought them." She smiled shyly as she added, "I'm sure she would've enjoyed their company."

Tamaki bit his lip and Haruhi caught sight of it.

"Sempai?"

"Excuse me," he muttered curtly and walked out the lunchroom.

He entered the dressing room adjoining the music room and sat on the floor, his back against the wall. He had to get away. Away from fawning girls, immature twins, nosy friends... All Tamaki wanted right now was to be alone.

•••

"Tamaki looks so handsome today."

"Doesn't he always?"

"He makes a perfect wizard, don't you think?"

The host club was cosplaying The Wizard of Oz with Tamaki as the wizard, Hikaru and Kaoru as twin scarecrows, Kyouya as the tin man, Haruhi and Honey as Dorathy and Toto, and Mori as the cowardly lion.

"And what is your wish, my princess?"

"To be yours."

"But that wish has been granted a long time ago." Tamaki's voice tickled the girl's ear as he whispered. She sighed, leaning in his arms. How much longer until I can go home?

"Time's up." Finally. Tamaki waved goodbye as she left, happy that she was the last client for the day.

"Kyouya, can't you talk to him?" Hikaru whispered to him. The rest of the host club huddled around Kyouya in an effort to get him to find out what was wrong with Tamaki.

"Yeah, he's been acting strange ever since he came back."

"You think I haven't tried?" Kyouya said, exasperated.

"Please Kyo-chan, Kanazuki-chan is afraid to visit me during club after her chat with Tama-chan."

"Did she tell you what happened?" Haruhi asked in a hushed tone.

"No..." Honey answered sadly.

"Fine, I'll go." Kyouya got up and walked over to Tamaki, who was resting his eyes when he felt Kyouya's presence.

"Hey Kyouya, what's up?"

"Tamaki did you have an argument with the twins earlier?"

"They were bothering my daughter!"

"They always do that, what was different about today that had you confront then like that?"

"If you had been more aware of what your sons were doing, you would know," he said in a matter-of-fact tone, not taking the conversation seriously.

"And Miss Kanazuki refuses to come back to the host club, care to explain what happened there?"

"No."

"That's not a good answer, Tamaki. I give you much leeway as to how this host club runs, however, if there is something affecting your performance as a host, I have a right to know."

"There isn't."

"Yes there is."

"It's none of your concern," the blonde said through his teeth.

"It is because I am your friend." He then continued calmly, "Tamaki, we're all concerned for you."

"Yeah Tono," Kaoru spoke from behind Kyouya, "you've been kinda distant lately."

"We want Tama-chan to be happy," Honey pips up. Mori nods in agreement.

"Sempai," Haruhi kneels down in front of Tamaki and places her hand on top of his. "Please talk to us, were here for you."

Tamaki felt tears welling up in his eyes. "I-I..."

There was a knock on the door and entered one of the female secretaries.

"Master Suoh, the chairman wishes to see you right away."

"My father?"