A/N: HEY PPLS! So we finally posted chap two after what felt like forever!

Ashlo: no that's just you...

Melo: you are ruining the moment!

Ashlo: sometimes i wonder about you and what's in that little head of your's

Melo: chocolate

Ashlo: What?

Melo: chocolate is in my head. YEY FOR CHOCOLATE!

Ashlo: again I wonder about you...

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Tsukiko sighed heavily while pushing her glasses up her nose. She scanned the room looking for a table that wasn't swarming with the few girls that remained. Seeing one off in the corner near a large window, she grabbed her backpack along with Asami's from the couch they were previously sitting on. Walking gracefully over to the table the brunette glanced back at her friend who seemed to be having fun with the members of the Host Club.

With another sigh she set the backpacks in one of the chairs around the table before plopping down in another. She brushed her bangs from her eyes before resting her head in her arms. Closing her eyes, Tsukiko began to contemplate what she wanted to write about.

Both girls had decided to keep a journal, but Tsukiko didn't feel like writing in hers now because it would just state the obvious: she was tired, she wanted to go to their new apartment, she hated almost all the rich people at this school, the Host Club members were total weirdoes, and lastly, she had a bad feeling that Asami making friends with them would cause trouble later. …..Well, that last one might just be that she didn't trust anyone with little Asami. …No, that was a lie. She didn't mind people hanging out with Asami; that she could handle. What Tsukiko couldn't handle was people being around Melissa. She didn't trust strangers when it came to Melissa.

Golden brown eyes snapped open, and Tsukiko sat up abruptly. She had promised Asami that they wouldn't worry about that stuff here. Japan was not only for fun, but it was a fresh start for them.

Shaking her head in order to rid her mind of all the negative thoughts, Tsukiko made sure her mind was clear before pulling her glasses off and taking a purple notebook out of her backpack. With a small, genuine smile gracing her full pink lips, Tsukiko began to write.

No one knew this, save for Asami, but Tsukiko was an amateur author.

She wrote romance novels, but refused to let anyone but Asami read them. She'd never admit it, but she was always extremely embarrassed when anyone read her stories or saw her drawings. She hated being criticized, so Tsukiko shut herself off from people just because it was easier to deal with.

After a good 20 minutes of non-stop writing, Tsukiko looked out the window at the orange sun and endlessly blue sky. The sun was just beginning to set and Tsukiko loved looking at all the colors, and she loved feeling the sunlight wash over her face.

She was enjoying the moment until the eyes she felt staring at her became too much for her annoyance level to tolerate.

Slipping her glasses back on, she turned to see who was staring at her. She was surprised to see Kyouya walking over to her, because he didn't really give off a 'friendly vibe'.

"Ohtori-san," she greeted politely, pushing light brown hair from her face.

"Yume-san," he greeted back.

"Ew. Please, call me Tsukiko. I didn't even like formalities in America."

"Okay then, Tsukiko-chan, please call me Kyouya," he said in response with a forced smile that didn't go unnoticed.

"Make 'chan' 'kun' and we'll be all set Kyouya-senpai," Tsukiko said, grinning. She could tell that Kyouya wanted something but she was messing with him anyway.

"Tsukiko-kun," he said, still with a forced smile, "I came to formally introduce the rest of the Host Club members since we haven't had the chance. May I sit?"

"Oh by all means."

He sat gracefully in the seat across from Tsukiko. Setting down his clipboard in front himself, he made sure it was just out of her line of vision.

"Well you've obviously met the Hitachin twins and Fujioka-san since they're in your class. You've also met myself and Suoh, Tamaki a.k.a. King of the Host Club and Father of Haruhi." He pointed to said blond who was still sobbing in the corner as he introduced him. "Finally, Haninozuka, Mitsukuni, and Morinozuka, Takashi are cousins in Third Year Class A."

"Wait, wait, wait," Tsukiko said quickly, in shock, "that itty-bitty little blond is a 3rd year!?"

"Yes that's what I said."

"And Tamaki, that sobbing 2nd year, who's also the 'King' of the Host Club, is the son of the principle!?"

"Correct."

"Ok, just so we're clear," Tsukiko said calmly, but still quite shocked internally.

"So," he said clearing his throat and flipping through his clipboard, "for some reason I don't have any information on the two of you. Mind telling me a little about yourselves?"

That was all it took. Tsukiko stopped messing with him and totally closed herself off. She kept her voice monotone as she recited her lines word for word. She never gave away any personal information, unless it was something simple like age, but other than that their past lives were to basically remain a total mystery.

If she could have things her way, she would've just gone-off on him and told him to "Fuck off', but this morning she promised Asami she'd try to be nice.

"So how 'bout you? Why're you in the Host Club? It doesn't really suit you," she said to get the attention away from herself.

"Tamaki brought us all together. I'm only here because he asked me to be here. Plus, I manage the more business like aspects of the club so that things keep running smoothly," Kyouya gave a genuine smile as he reminisced about his reasons for joining the club.

Tsukiko's eyes widened at the sight before her - Kyouya grinning; sunshine making his pale skin glow; eyes sparkling – and she couldn't help but stare. Her cheeks flushed pink but she couldn't help it because he looked breath-taking.

Luckily for her, Asami ran over and offered her some cake before Kyouya noticed anything.

The girls walked away, but not before Tsukiko whispered to Kyouya "You should smile more often, but not that B.S. you gave me earlier, like right now." With a quick wink at Kyouya she ran to catch up with her friend.

Kyouya was baffled at how she'd managed to see through his perfectly placed 'friendly expression'. He stood from his seat grinning slightly. As he looked at the backs of the Yume's only one thought crossed his mind: The new girls are going to make things very interesting.

**

Not even 5 minutes and the Host Club members were covered in flour.

"Please tell me you know how to bake," Haruhi asked trying to get the Host Club members away from the flour.

"Of course," Asami said helping clean up the boys.

"Thank God."

"Asami-chan I have some flour here," Hikaru said pointing at his cheek.

Asami walked over to him and wiped his face, but Hikaru made her hand linger on his cheek for a moment. She just blushed and pulled her hand away.

After the three cakes were finished and the mess was cleaned up everyone who baked (or for the boys everyone who made a mess) sat to eat.

"So how do you like the school so far?" Haruhi asked before taking a bite of cake.

"Fine," she paused to take a bite of cake before continuing, "It's awesome!"

"Good." Haruhi want over to Hunny and placed an entire cake n the table in front of him.

"Asami-chan," the twins called to Asami, "you have to come try our cake."

"I have my own, thanks," Asami replied smiling prettily.

She opened her mouth to take another bite of cake, but her taste buds were assaulted by a different flavor. When she looked up, Kaoru was removing his spoon from her mouth with a devilish grin. Asami blushed lightly.

"Kaoru look what you've done," Hikaru scolded, referring to the frosting that was on Asami's cheek.

"Don't worry about it Kaoru-san," Asami said, grabbing a napkin to clean the mess off her face. However, she was interrupted by Hikaru's hand grabbing hers.

Kaoru grabbed her face tenderly so she was staring him straight in the eyes while something wet touched her cheek. Hikaru had licked the frosting off her face. She turned a bright crimson and jerked her head away from Kaoru's grasp.

"There, all clean," the twins announced grinning widely. Both boys were looking forward to the girls being around more often so that they could have fun with Asami……and maybe Tsukiko too.

"Thanks?" Asami asked warily, looking at anything to distract her from what just happened. "He looks like he could use some cake, be right back!" Before anyone could protest she scurried over to the blonde crouched in the corner. "Cake?"

"Arigato. I'm Suoh, Tamaki," he introduced dejectedly, shoving the spoonful of cake into his mouth.

"Um, well, you know me," Asami said nervously while briefly glancing over her shoulder at the twins who were looking at her. She spotted her friend sitting with the other senior with a blush spread across her face. Cake for her too I guess, Asami thought.

Without the slightest hesitation Asami grabbed a piece of chocolate cake and offered it to Tsukiko after the dark haired boy left the table.

"Why were you blushing?" Asami asked excitedly, almost jumping up and down.

"Why are you pink?" Tsukiko countered with another question. She grabbed Asami around the waist, smirking.

"Ugh, why must you be so 'Touchy-Feely' all the time?!" Asami asked, shoving Tsukiko's arm away. "Let go of me," she whined.

Tsukiko just smirked again and hooked her arm through Asami's.

"It's only because I know you hate it." Tsukiko stuck her tongue out at her friend, only to have the gesture returned to her. "Anyhoo, why the blush? You never blush."

"Hey I asked first!"

"And your point is….."

"So you tell me and I'll tell you, duh."

"Hey don't use that tone with me young lady," Tsukiko said jokingly, a cream colored fist rising to lightly hit Asami on the head. "I blush all the time so it's not a big deal. You blushing on the other hand is a rare sight. If only I had my camera."

Asami sweat-dropped seeing her friend look genuinely upset. "OK fine, come one. Let's at least sit at a table so I can enjoy my cake."

Plopping down at the table near the middle of the room, the girls talked about what had happened in the short time they were apart, completely oblivious to anything else around them.

"Ugh you lucky little…whatever! But I can't believe both twins flirted with you!" tsukiko exclaimed, taking the last bite of her 4th piece of cake

"Shut up!" Asami said, blushing lightly.

"Oh crap!" Tsukiko gasped abruptly, quickly standing up.

"Omigod what is it?!" Asami was a little worried by her friend's sudden behavior.

"Dude, look what time it is! We still gotta' get to the new apartment and unpack some stuff." BY now it was pretty late in the evening, but not quite night yet.

"Oh gosh, I totally forgot about that!"

"Exactly. You tell everyone goodbye and I'll get our stuff. OK? Ok." Tsukiko was gone before Asami even had time to process all that information.

After a dramatic pause, she quickly grabbed the plates and set them in the kitchen before heading over to where the Host Club members were located. They were mumbling something, apparently in the middle of a discussion of some sort. Asami didn't want to stoop to their level (eavesdropping) so she waltzed right over to them.

"Well it was nice meeting you all but Tsuki and I need to go home now so bye!" she exclaimed all in one breath. The blank looks were an obvious indication that no one had heard what she said due to the speed. The brunette just sighed in frustration.

"Asa," Tsukiko called from the door.

"Asami-chan you're leaving?!" Honey whined

"Yeah, that's what I just said."

"Asa! I wanna' get home ASAP so come on." Tsukiko was still standing impatiently at the door.

"Where are you headed?" Haruhi asked.

"To our apartment. We completely forgot that we have stuff to unpack," Asami answered, looking over at Haruhi. "It's a few blocks from here and since we're slow walkers we wanted to leave earlier."

"Well, my apartment isn't to far from here either and I was planning on leaving soon anyway so how about I walk with you two?" she suggested politely.

"Well we don't wanna trouble y-" Tsukiko started.

"Yeah, come on!" Asami exclaimed, interrupting Tsukiko.

So on that note, the girls said their goodbyes to the boys and left together.

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Haruhi and Asami were chatting away about the day, Tsukiko adding in a few comments here and there, as the girls made their way to the building.

"So have you made any new friends outside of the Host Club?" Haruhi asked neither girl in particular.

"No not really. In fact, we've kind of done the opposite," Tsukiko responded.

"What do you mean 'the opposite'?"

"Well there was this one girl with long red hair who started saying some stuff about how 'we shouldn't try to be cool' because I wanna' wear the boys uniform."

"And she practically called you ugly," Asami added on to what Tsukiko said.

"Wait, you said she had red hair?" Haruhi asked, caressing her chin with her fingers in thought.

"But the thing is, she didn't say it straight out, there was a smugness to it; as if she were trying to be polite but wanted you to know it was an insult," Asami continued. "She really ticked us off. Do you know her?"

"Yeah, only one girl would act like that to commoners that were got more attention than her, and that's Hime-san. Well, she used to be Hime-san in the Host Club, but her name is Ayanokoji-san. She bullied me when I came here too," Haruhi answered, thinking back to when she first came to the school.

"No way, what'd she do to you!?" Asami asked curiously.

"Well when I first came to the Host Club they thought I was a boy so I became a Host. Tamaki gave me a lot of attention while prepping for the club and she got jealous. So she threw my bag in the fountain, but that didn't do anything so then she requested me and tried to make it seem as if I were getting violent with her."

"So what'd you do?!" both Yume's asked eagerly.

"Nothing. Tamaki-san and everyone else took care of her by banning her from the club. It really wasn't that big a deal anyway, Haruhi said, smiling cheerfully.

"You know what?" Tsukiko asked, not expecting an answer, "If this former 'Hime' messes with us, I'm not gonna' hesitate to get even with her. You're way too nice for your own Haruhi-san……but I guess that's part of your charm ne?" Tsukiko winked, grinning.

Asami grinned, seeing her friend getting comfortable with Haruhi. Maybe Tsuki will be able to trust our new friends after all, she thought hopefully.

"Well you guys have nothing to worry about, she won't bother you considering what happened with me," Haruhi said optimistically. "Oh, we're at my apartment complex."

The girls glanced at the name of the complex before exclaiming soon after: "No way! This is the same complex we livei n!"

"Well that's a coincidence," Haruhi said, surprised. "Well, how about I walk you two to your room?"

"No thanks, but since you walked us here, we'll walk you to your room." Tsukiko suggested. Haruhi just nodded in response.

Walking up to the second floor, the girls lead Haruhi to her room.

"Cool, we're only three doors down from you," Asami chirped happily.

"Well in that case, would you like to walk to school with me in the morning?"

"Sure," both girls replied.

"Alright then I'll see you tomorrow!"

"Oyasumi-nasai!" Tsukiko called back.

With that, the two girls went into their apartment and simply fell right asleep on the futons, to exhausted to unpack anything

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Melo: wow you guys actually made it this far?

Ashlo: yes what do you think they are stupid?

Melo: Nooooo. It's just that was a long chappy!

Ashlo: right....

Melo: BTW! I have a story for whoever has read Twilight I made a fanfic. It's called Truth or dare with the cullens (by ifreakingsparkle)

Ashlo: I do too. It's for Naruto called Come Right Out and Say It (by o0Tsukiko0o)

Melo: Cookies for anyone that reviews! I will personally give them out(but first I have to hack in Ashlo's email...)

Ashlo: I'm right hear you know. But yeah, you guys get CYBER-COOKIES!!

Ashlo/melo: REVIEW!!! YEY!