Chapter 4- Mendo the problem

Mia:

I smiled as I headed towards the orphanage. I couldn't call it home- it didn't feel like home. Yet, it was still alright to me. After all, those two cute girls more than made up for it. Honestly, if I was just a bit older I may of looked to them as daughters. I was still fifteen though and therefore- I was alright with just calling them my little sisters whom I cared for.

The more I thought about it, the more I thought about the host club and Ritsu. I cared for them too- as brothers. Chika…I wasn't sure. I think it was a crush, but I have never really had a crush before. I was too shy to have a crush. I supposed the club really has brought me out of my shell- if ever so slightly. I think that was what I got for being with the host club for a while now (I lost count after a month).

They all knew I was an orphan and with Haruhi and Kyoya's help, they didn't think of me any differently. I still had my doubts from the sorrow glances I got every now and then. However, Kyoya was happy- my sob story got a lot of more clients. I think the only person who was the most unaffected by my story…was Ritsu.

Ritsu still thought of me as a sister. He was really over protective. He walked me to the orphanage (on most days) after school and the host club. He walked me to school. He was really protective…just like an older brother. He told me that I was like his little sister and I think that was a pretty happy moment. Though, he insisted that I sketch more often and show it off. He said I had a natural talent and shouldn't put to waste. Honestly, I didn't see it.

Chi and Ami tackled me into a hug. I chuckled,
"Hey there," I ruffled their hair.

"Mia!"
I chuckled again. Tsuki popped her head into the room and had a smile,
"Mia there's someone here to see you."
I looked at her confused. She chuckled,
"He's cute," she winked.

I blushed at what she was implying and quickly made my way downstairs to meet whoever was visiting me. I half expected it to be Chika…instead it was Hunny and Takashi. Hunny tackled me into a hug,
"Mia-Chan! Are you ready to go?"
Tsuki looked at me for an answer. I shied away,
"I….I go to their house…after school…"

She put a hand on her hip sternly. I blushed,
"No," I protested meekly, "I…I am helping taking care of a hurt kitten…"
"Is that what you've been doing for the past few weeks?"

I nodded with a blush. She smiled,
"Alright, have fun."

I blew a small strand of my bangs out of my eyes and looked at Hunny shyly. He smiled,
"Come on Mia-chan!"

Third Person:

Hunny's mother smiled as she met the shy young girl named Mia. She had heard plenty about the young girl (from Hunny, Takashi and even Chika occasionally). She was happy to put a face to the name. Mia was so shy, it was adorable. Hunny's mother couldn't help but be curious and teasing- from the way my little Chika keeps glancing at her…I can't help but wonder…

Chika was quick to take her to the room where the kitten was. She smiled slightly as she petted the soft black fur.

"…have you named it yet," Mia asked softly. Chika shook his head,

"Naming it didn't seem important- it's not like we're going to keep it."

Before he could realize his mistake, he was faced with a sad Mia- whose big golden eyes shined with tears. She pouted, but the poor thing will be all alone….not to mention that was a bit rude. She scowled slightly. Chika gulped as Mia glared at him- her sorrow quickly turned to a mix of sadness and madness.

"You can't put that poor thing on the streets," she said sternly, "she'll starve or even die!"

Chika glared,
"I highly doubt that putting it on the streets will kill it!"
"Then you obviously don't know what it's like to be abandoned."

She continued to glare at him and then her eyes glazed over slightly as silent tears ran down her face. She put down the kitten, holding back a cry, she turned to Chika,
"I'll come back when you get a heart!"

Hunny and Mori had seen the scene unfold before them. Chika and Mia had a small fight. Nothing too large, but big enough that Mia had left to the garden in tears. Mori nodded to Hunny and Hunny got the message,

"You go talk to Mia-chan and I'll talk with Chika-kun."

Mori nodded and made his way to the garden. He was quick to find Mia with her head in her hands and shoulders shaking. She was crying rather hard. She couldn't help it. She hated yelling or anything of the sort. She hated fighting with someone who was a friend. She hated that her maybe-crush seemed a bit careless and heartless. She hated that….she related to the kitten. She felt a hand on her shoulder and looked to see Mori.

"Takashi-kun," she whispered.

Mori was a bit shocked that she said his real name, yet he didn't show it. Mia had been learning to call him by his real name more often (she had learned Mori was a nickname and shortened version of his last name. She found it a bit rude and therefore called him by his real first name). He sat down beside her. She sniffled,
"Why am I so timid," she whispered.

That question was more to herself than to Mori- and he knew that. She knew the answer as well. She always was so shy and timid- it was her nature. Her abusive parents had left her with psychological trauma. When she was with them, she didn't speak unless spoken too. She couldn't speak too loudly. It stuck with her even after they threw her onto the streets.

"Why did you fight," Mori asked.

Mia gulped and sniffled,
"I…I don't like that he can be so heartless…that poor kitten, Takashi-kun….probably abandoned by ones that were supposed to love it…and it was broken….like me," she whispered, "….I just want to do something good for that kitten…like take care of it….like no body ever did for me….is that so wrong?"

"Hmmm."

"And I love animals," Mia whispered with a soft smile, "….And I don't hate Chika….but I can't see why Chika-kun would hate that poor kitten…"
"I don't hate it, Mia-chan."

Mia turned to see Chika standing there- his own eyes were a bit red from crying. Hunny stood by with a soft smile and he whispered to Chika,
"I told you she didn't hate you."

Chika ran to Mia and gave her a big hug.

"I'm sorry…I don't hate that kitten and I love animals! Really!"

Mia smiled softly,
"It's alright…."

Hunny giggled,

"I think this is the most you've talked Mia-chan!"

Mia blushed.

"So, what are you going to name the kitten," Hunny asked cutely.
"Mendo," Mia whispered, "it means care…and it means trouble. She may cause us trouble, but in the end, we do care about her…and each other."

"THAT'S SO KAWAII MIA-CHAN," Hunny cheered as he hugged the blushing Mia.