During the free period Haruhi and I decided to study in the library for the latest homework assignment. So we sat a table with text books scattered around us, and each with a textbook in front of us. Haruhi was deeply engrossed with her history textbook (last time I checked), while I was entertained with an issue of the DC comic book Batgirl hidden behind my textbook.

"Dare what did you get for question 7?" Haruhi asked.

"Umm, samurai?" I said distractedly.

"Samurai? I'm working on math. What are you doing?" Haruhi asked. Shit.

". . .History?" it came out more as a question than an answer.

"We haven't studied samuri yet this term. What are you reading?" Haruhi said as she grabbed my textbook and the comic book inside.

She sighed, "Dare. How are you going to keep your scholarship if you never do the work?"

"Easy. I don't. After I lose it Mycroft is probably going to send me to the Fenton's again or some other weird relatives."

"He wouldn't send you back you Amity, they already know your identity, Moriarty could easily find you there. Not to mention the disagreement you had with the Fenton's son in America. And the fact that you have to help pay off the debt for that stupid vase."

I shrugged, "He could easily find me here, all he has to do is google 'Holmes' and look at the family tree, and simply go through the names until one matches a name I would use and a picture that matches me. So really if Moriarty wanted to find me he would. And Mycroft would pay off the vase getting us out of the debt to the host club and then were free as birds. . . Sorta. . . Kinda. . . Well, we'll have the illusion of freedom anyways."

"If Moriarty could find us any time, then why are you hiding, and why not tell the host club who you are?"

"Hiding me makes my family feel that I have some security. Actually I'm surprised Mycroft hasn't sent body guards for me. Anyways, as for not telling the host club. Staying here and not telling them is like making a website for it, going to Amity Park with the Fenton's is like putting an advertisement on YouTube, telling the host club while I'm here would be like writing my location on the moon in very large letters. I doubt they could keep a secret this big. And if they found out we could pay off our debt, why would they keep it a secret if they get noting out of it? Haruhi, we live in a world where everyone is out for themselves. Caring is not an advantage. If you have to trust someone, trust family or people that owe you, if you can't, you're on your own.

Haruhi gave me a sad look, "I wish you guys didn't think that way. Not everyone is like that. Like John for example, he isn't related to us and he doesn't owe you guys anything, yet you still trust him."

"That's different."

"How?"

"He spent an entire day with us and never once thought we were freaks," I thought.

"It just is." I said.

Before she could reply the bell rang, signaling that we're late for the club.

"C'mon, we're late." I said cleaning up all the books.

Haruhi sighed and started gathering books as well, "You know this conversation isn't over."

"And I'll get out of it next time as well." I said. It wasn't the first time we we're on the topic, won't be the last.

~Time Skip~

Haruhi and I were walking down the hallway to the club room, well she walked I limped. That bitch Ayanokoji set my leg back a couple weeks, at least Haruhi and Ranka let me double my painkiller dose that night.

Yes, I like drugs. The less emotion I feel the better. Another reason why my adopted family watches me like a hawk.

"We're never going to hear the end of it if we show up late." Haruhi said.

Haruhi opened the door when we arrived.

We peered into the room and saw, what I would guess, a tropical paradise looks like.

"What's this? Where are we?" Haruhi said beside me.

"Welcome." I heard the host club say from the greeting area. They were dressed in some sort of native tropical wear.

A snake slithered on to my shoulder from the tree beside me while a bird landed on Haruhi's head. I smiled, well the snake is friendly. Snakes are cool.

"Both of you finally made it. You're so late" The twins said.

"I could be wrong, but my calendar says it's still early spring." Haruhi said looking at her pocket calendar with the bird still on her head. Why are you looking at a calendar for the decorations inside?

The snake is now fully resting on my shoulders with its tail wrapped around my right arm, I think it's sleeping or resting. I think it's called a python or something, oh well. I should name him since he doesn't look like he's leaving for a while.

"Cuddling under a kotatsu table fearing the cold is nonsense." Tamaki said. "And besides, the heating system we have is the best." Dramatic pose.

"Do you have a problem with the way we run our club Haruhi? Be careful what you say you owe us 8 million yen remember." Kyoya said. Maybe I should name my snake Kyoya? Nah, I'll name him Dace, it's Danny's nickname when we visit the Fenton's.

"Gentlemen don't bundle up in bulky clothing. It maybe chilly early spring out there in the world, but here at the club we want to surprise our chilly little kittens with a warm tropical paradise. We've turned this place into Nirvana a balmy tropical island of everlasting summer." Another dramatic pose, right beside Haruhi and I. When did he get here?!

"That's funny, because I feel a nasty chill right now." Haruhi said. I almost laughed at that.

~Time Skip~

"Is that a snake?!" One of the guests asked frightened when they saw me sitting beside Kyoya at the juice bar. I had to get the drinks prepared for Haruhi to hand out. At least I could make myself a proper cuppa.

Dace decided he didn't want to leave, and after 5 minutes of fighting with Tamaki and Kyoya over keeping Dace with me during hosting time, I got to keep Dace around with the other hosts help. Tamaki said something about it not being lady like to have a snake around and I replied with making girls dress up as men is not gentlemanly, he went to his emo corner after that. Kyoya only had a problem with it scaring off the guests and potently losing business, other than that he actually petted Dace before writing in his book. I wonder what he writes in there.

"Yeah he is my new buddy! His name is Dace." I said, and then added when they were going to run off, "Don't worry he's friendly!" and I kissed the top of his head and started petting him.

They awed.

"So you like animals." One of the guests asked.

"Pretty much, only if their nice." I replied.

They were going to reply but were interrupted by Tamaki talking to the guests, "Oh and I almost forgot to mention to you ladies, this week the Ouran Host Club is sponsoring a party."

"We're throwing a party?" Haruhi asked when she was returning to the bar with empty glasses.

"What kind of party is it going to be?" one of the twins guests asked, "Is it going to be formal?"

"Yes it is. In fact we rented the schools largest hall." Hikaru said. Yeah, I can tell them apart now.

"It's the perfect place for dancing." Karou said before Hikaru started the twinst act.

"I really wanted to spend some alone time with you Karou." Hikaru said.

"Don't be upset Hikaru. I know exactly how you feel." Karou said, causing their guests to start squealing.

"What is wrong with the girls at this school?" I muttered.

"The guests seem to be more worked up than usually are." Haruhi said.

"Showing some skin proves popular with the ladies." Kyoya said writing in his black book.

"So are you the one who came up with the tropical paradise idea?" Haruhi asked. Probably. Kyoya seems to be the person who pulls the strings from the shadows. The club would certainly fail if it wasn't for him marketing the budget. I snuck a peek at the clubs receipts, it is amazing how much money the club spends each day on cakes alone!

"I have no decision making authority. All of the clubs policies have been lied out by the clubs king Tamaki. But I guess there is no harm in admitting casually slipping a Bali photo book onto his desk." Kyoya said and adjusted his glasses. That is all it takes to manipulate Tamaki?! If it is, I am very concerned about the future of this school considering he is the Chairman's son.

~Time Skip~

My customers were behind in homework so they didn't show up to the club. Leaving me to help entertain Haruhi's guests.

"Um Haruhi, Dare. Aren't you both going to wear tropical outfits like the other boys?" The short haired guest asked. I haven't learned any of the guests names at all. It would be a waste of space in my mind palace, and I can get away with calling them doll, babe, sweetie, and princess (yes I took it from Tamaki, but he is number 1 for a reason).

"I'd like to see that." The brunette guest asked.

"I was in a car crash a couple months ago, and I got some really bad cuts from it. So I'm really subconscious and uncomfortable wearing revealing outfits." I said, trying to sound sad about it, wasn't hard. The guest awed.

"That's okay Dare, we understand." The black haired guest said.

"That must have been really traumatizing for you. I'm so sorry." The short haired guest said sympathetically.

"Thanks." I nodded and gave them a sad smile, stating to remember what Moriarty did that night. Not actually fake being sad anymore, just real sadness. Haruhi held my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze, knowing I was starting to head down a dark tunnel.

Now is not the time to be sad, now is the time to be entertaining and dramatic, something every Homes can do. I buried my emotions in a deep pit and turned to Haruhi with an innocent smile, "So Haruhi. Why aren't you wearing a tropical outfit?"

Haruhi's eyes widened in panic and she said, "Well no-I'd-I just don't think it is appropriate to wear anything but early spring attire in early spring yeah know." She finished giving me glare when the guests weren't paying attention. My smile turned into a smirk, nice save Haruhi.

Haruhi is probably going to make talk about my feelings again later, sigh. Feelings are the reason why I take anti-depressants, painkillers (well sort of, my leg hurts like a bitch sometimes), use to cut myself (wrists not biceps, although the biceps were caused by emotional pain as well), and four nicotine patches that I replace every six hours (it's a four patch problem), smoking from time to time, and use to do heroin and cocaine (yes I'm a mess, but my life is difficult and I deal with it though addictions).

"But we have one ready for you Haruhi. I think you'll like it. You and I are a pair." Tamaki said showing a Balianise queen outfit that shows a lot of skin. Hmm, he ignored me and got matching outfits for Haruhi and himself, someone has a crush. At least he didn't get one for me.

"No thanks." Haruhi said, looking very annoyed at the blonde's style choice. Tamaki looked dishearted at her reply.

"Oh Dare we got you one too." The twin said showing a princess style one that had cream colored arm warmers and a crap load of bracelets for the bicep, a golden colored necklace, and a cream colored tank tube top with a matching knee length skirt.

"No thanks." I said normally. I was touched that they included me, not going to let them know, but I was. The twins pouted, but didn't push it.

"Wow Haruhi, you are really faithful to the different seasons aren't you." The short haired girl said swooning. Yeah, umm, how is that any way admirable?

"I think that is great that we are lucky enough that the cherry blossoms are in full bloom the night of the party." The long haired guest said.

"The two of us dancing among the cherry blossoms. It's so dreamy." The black haired guest said.

Actually that does sound romantic if you're dancing with the person you like, I thought.

Haruhi turned to me, "You think so?" Wait, what?! Did I say that out loud?!

Haruhi smirked, "Yes you did." Oh shit. I could feel my face heating up, I used my bangs to try and hide my red face, but only succeeded in hiding my eyes. I really want to crawl under a rock and hide for the rest of the school year. The guest awed at my blushing state, which made my face heat up more. This is not how a Homes should act. A Holmes should appear dignified, intelligent, powerful, and show no feelings. How is it that three high school girls are able to make me blush?

What I didn't know was that three certain Host club members were paying close attention to my little slip-up.

"You know ladies, I think it is so cute when you day dream like that." Haruhi said, causing the girls to go dreamy eyed.

"Excuse me. I'd hate to disturb, but I think it is time for the hosts to switch clients." A pretty short haired brunette guest said politely. I can feel my self-esteem go down a couple of notches. Wait, why am I comparing myself to other girls, I know it only makes me feel worse about myself. 'Because you only look good as a guy. And no guy gave you a second look when you tried to look like a girl.' The depressing voice in my head said. Oh yeah, that's why.

What a cheerful day today is turning out to be.

"Oh I'm sorry, you must be my next appointment Miss. . ." Haruhi said trailing off to let her answer. I'm just visiting Haruhi, no one is here to see me today :'( .

"Kanako Kasugazaki. You're even cuter than I expected. From now on I've decided that you are going to be my new favorite host Haruhi." 'Kanako' said lifting Haruhi's chin. She looked over Haruhi's head and winked at me, and giggled when I started blushing again. Dammit, it was starting to go away.

School has started, and me being me, I now have 3 stories going at the same time. So lots of time in between updates. Sorry but school comes first. And I'm still looking for a beta, sorry for any grammar/spelling mistakes.

Anyways review to let me know what you think of the story so far and who Dare should end up with:

Kyoya-1

Karou-0

Hikaru-0