Title: Childish Affairs

Chapter Three: Will you be my Host?

Summary: Hikaru's got a crush on Haruhi but he knows she's too busy to notice him…but maybe if he was a customer…?

"It's all set Hikaru."

"Okay, good."

"…Hikaru…?"

"Yeah?"

"…You sure she's worth it?"

As usual Tamaki was rambling on about his precious daughter but when Kaoru walked into the room that day alone, they all knew something was wrong. Where was Hikaru? The younger Hitachiin was soon swarmed by the mob of fan girls, and they all had one question in common, where was Hikaru? Kaoru had been ready for the queries, sniffling slightly. He covered his face with his hands, then just like all those times in his room when he was practicing, he muffled with a watery voice. "…H-he's sick!"

All the girls let out a sigh of sympathy, and before long the girls were all comforting the distressed red-head. Even Tamaki's fans were in the mob of girls that was soothing Kaoru. Though for some odd reason Tamaki didn't seem to mind all that much, instead he muttered, "This is the first time I've seen Kaoru without Hikaru…I wonder how serious this cold is." Hunny and Mori shared a look, then Hunny bounded up to Kaoru with Bun-Bun, in his usual childish tone he offered, "Kaoru-kun you can borrow Bun-Bun, just until Hikaru's gone. Cause I sort of want him too…"

The short senior's indecisive look earned them more 'awe's'. Then Mori shared his rare words of wisdom, "Don't worry, Hikaru will better soon." More shrieks and cries of admiration filled the air. While almost everyone's attention was on Kaoru, Hunny, and Mori. A new girl stumbled into the third music room.

She was wearing like every other girl in Ouran, the daisy yellow dress with white collar in a flower shape. It was obvious she was not used to high heels but still she managed to create some sort of charm in it all. Quietly she approached Haruhi, in a high pitched voice she asked, "Is it always so loud in here?" Obviously she was not informed of the illness that befell the older Hitachiin.

Haruhi looked at the mop and wondered exactly how bad this illness of Hikaru's was. If he's that sick shouldn't Kaoru stay with him? Maybe the doctor is already with and him… Haruhi was so caught up in his thoughts that she didn't notice the new girl until she spoke. Blinking, she turned to face yet another rich bastard. Smiling she greeted warmly "Hello, and not this loud usually." The natural narrowed her eyes before asking, "Umm…I haven't seen you around here before, are you new?"

"Yup just transferred," she almost winked at Haruhi but stopped herself. Letting out a nervous chuckle she asked "Umm…so what exactly is going on?" Something about this new girl's voice told Haruhi that she wasn't really interested in the topic, just wanted to make some conversation which was rather odd. Even if this girl was new someone must have told her something about The Host Club.

"Oh one of our members is sick," Haruhi said in a friendly voice. Though she couldn't help but be a bit stiff, something about this new girl was rubbing her the wrong way…but what? Nibbling on her bottom lip she continued to gaze at her, until she recalled that she was the host. "So how was your first day here?"

"Fine, a bit boring but that's about it." A mischievous smirk formed on her rosy lips before she challenged "I bet I could make those girls scream louder." Haruhi blinked, that smug look seemed so familiar and somehow she didn't doubt the girl's proposal. They continued on discussing just about everything that came to mind. Whether it is about the weather or just about the taste of tea. It wasn't long until it was time to close up for the day. Realizing the time the strange girl rose and flashed Haruhi a charming smile. "Thank you for your time Haruhi."

Haruhi smiled back and waved goodbye. Though once the girl was gone one question haunted the cross-dresser, how did she know my name…?

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The next morning Haruhi came to school early and was surprised to find something on top of her desk. Blinking she stared down at it. A picture of her and Hikaru was found. A small gasp escaped her lips as she read the words. She could tell it was from Hikaru, either that or Kaoru was pulling her leg, either way a faint blush overcame her face along with a gentle smile.

"Will you be my Host?"

Author's Notes:

Well I finally up-dated! Oh and for any readers that didn't get it, Hikaru dressed up as a girl and pretended to be a 'transferred student'. He was also the one that had placed the photo on Haruhi's desk. A bit strange but I can see it happen. I hope you enjoyed it! (Yes I changed the ending cause it was too strange.)