This is Chapter 2. It takes place a month later.

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It was an ordinary day. She walked to school as usual, since her family didn't have their own private chauffer. She met Kaida and Camillia along the way and they all chatted amongst themselves until they reached the familiar classroom.

The bell rang and they all sat down. Hana looked to the right of her out the window but something caught her eye. At one of the seats she saw a student with black hair, wearing glasses, and looking quite bored. She had almost forgotten completely about him ever since the ball. But secretly in her heart she always kept a bit of hope that maybe, just maybe, she'd see him again. She never told her friends about him. But how come she never saw that he was in her class before? She tuned back in as soon as her teacher announced the partner research project.

"I will be picking your partners as that way you will be more serious about your work."

So he began reading off names as the class listened attentively. "Ming-san and Kaji-san...Ootori-san and Kitsude-san..."

Hana's eyes widened, as did some of the girls' in the class and whispers could be heard.

He finished calling out all the pairs and dismissed everyone to start working. Hana walked over to his desk and sat down at an empty one next to his.

"Well we should probably first pick a topic.."

Hana started expecting some kind of response. Instead all she heard was a slight "Hmm."

"Do I know you from somewhere?" Kyouya continued.

She stared at him. "Yeah. Our families are business partners and we danced together at that ball." It seemed as though the whole class went silent at that comment, until the teacher told everyone to go back to work.

"Oh yes, that's right. I do remember you now. You weren't very good at the waltz." Hana blushed. She really wasn't good at dancing. But that reminded her of how he acted around her. She had a rebuttal.

"And I remember how different your personality is when you're around your father."

He was silent, clearly stunned by her statement. "That's an interesting view." He replied after sometime.

Just then the bell rang and they hadn't gotten any work done.

"Hmm. I suppose you may come with me to the host club so we can get some work done."

"H-host club?" She'd never been but had only heard about its members. Mostly the famous Tamaki Suoh, the one whose heart was always open to every girl.

Of course she had no idea that Kyouya also belonged to it. So with that, Hana said bye to Kaida and Camillia, though they gave her weird looks. It only got worse when she walked with Kyouya toward the host club as she got numerous stares from both boys and girls. She tried her best to appear unattached.

When they got there and he opened the door for her she felt overwhelmed. "Irasshiamase!" Voices called from inside.

"It's just me and a girl i'm working with on a research project." Kyouya called back to them. Hana felt slightly insulted.

"That doesn't mean that we as a host club can't welcome her as if she was a customer!" Tamaki said walking towards her.

"Oh no!" she thought, "I've got to run! I'm..too shy." She backed away but felt something solid behind her. It was Kyouya.

"Come my princess, and partake in our merriment." Tamaki said extravagantly.

"I..uh well really Ootori-san and I should-" Hana tried to respectfully decline.

"Tamaki." Kyouya's firm voice replaced her weak one as he stepped in front of her. "Really, can't you tell she's not interested? You of all people should be able to interpret body language." Tamaki went in his corner, depressed, while the twins high fived each other.

"Come on let's go work." Said Kyouya nonchalantly and he pulled her by the arm to the couches.

"Could it be...?" whispered Hikaru.

"...That Kyouya-san may be falling in love?" Kaoru finished.

"I heard that. Such utter nonsense." Kyouya called from across the room much to Hana's embarrassment.

After they started working out details for the project, she noticed the rest of the host members filing away into a different room...

((meanwhile))

"Tono." Kaoru asked. "Why are we in here?"

"Shh.." he said. "We're letting Kyouya have his own private moment."

"Tono, how do you even know that he's in love with that girl?" Tamaki looked at the twins both, smiled, then turned back toward the door to peek out at Kyouya.

"Because he has a kind of smile on his face that i've never seen him give to anyone before. When he hosts he uses somewhat of a fake one. But this...it's coming from his heart."

"Mm." Mori replied in the background. The twins just shrugged and watched them work, though it wasn't very exciting.

((Back to Kyouya and Hana)) "I think we should call it a day." Kyouya said, looking at his laptop when he said it. No response.

"Kitsude-san?" Still nothing.

He moved his laptop to find her fast asleep. His eyes widened. It was to be expected; after all they had worked for over a couple of hours in the middle of the day with no breaks. He came around and gently tapped her on the shoulder.

Still nothing. He covered his face with his hand and grumbled. "Don't make me have to.." Just then she rolled over.

"K-Kyouya-kun?" It was barely audible but she was talking in her sleep. "I-I wish I could just..."

His eyes widened again and he stared at her. He took off his glasses and placed them on the coffee table and leaned down next to her face.

"I-"

"Kyouya-san! Are you finished working?" He quickly put on his glasses again.

"Yes though it seems she's fallen asleep." The twins came in at that moment on purpose.

"Kyouya-san." Hikaru went up to him.

"We know what you were about to do." Kaoru finished. The two grinned but Kyouya just walked away with the twins following him.

At that moment, Hana stirred, yawning and rubbing her eyes. "Kyouya-san? I'm sorry it seems I dozed off but- Huh?" She looked around but didn't find Kyouya to be anywhere.

"Uh excuse me?" Hana asked the twins who had walked over to her. "Do you know where Kyouya-san went to? I should apologize for my rudeness."

"We'll get him!" They said in unison. "Oi, Kyouya-san. Kitsude-san wants to talk to you." But he didn't return.

She shrugged. "Oh that's alright. I suppose I can tell him tomorrow in class." And with that she gathered her supplies and walked out of the host club, closing the door herself. Her heart was pounding. She sat down against the door and clutched at her heart with both hands. She had been aware of what was going on ever since Kyouya had walked over to her. She had felt his hot breath on her face. She heard him start a sentence but never finish it, leaving her to wonder in dismay. There was no doubt in her mind- she had feelings for him. But how was she ever going to confess them to him? Surly he had forgotten much about her since the ball. A tear fell down her cheek, until the stream became harder.

Just then Kaida and Camillia walked past and saw her crying. "Hana-chan? What's wrong?" They helped her up and walked with her to their next class. Hana remained silent throughout the walk until the two pulled her into the bathroom and asked her to explain what happened. So she did. She told them about the ball, and what happened in the host club.

"I-I think I may love him. But I don't think he thinks very highly of me." She concluded.

Silence. "Is that all?" They asked relieved it hadn't been a more serious problem. Kaida and Camillia smiled at her and each gave Hana a hug.

"He's quite handsome." They agreed and winked. And with that they made their way back to class, Hana feeling much better about the situation.

(Meanwhile at the host club)

Kyouya re-entered the main room after he heard the door close. He went back to the spot where he had been working with Hana and found that she had left a pencil. He picked it up, examined it for a minute, and then placed it in his pocket.

"Silly Hana-chan..." He remarked to himself while exiting the room to also go to class.