Author's Note: Heya everyone! Sorry I took so long to post... I have been busy lately. :) Anyways, this chapter will be a collective gasp moment. I decided that now was as good a time as ever. Thank you all for following my story! It makes me so happy! :D Anyways, I'll stop talking (or typing, if you wanna be technical...) and here's chapter 3! Oh, I also finished the TV series now, so facts will be more accurate! Yay!
Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran High School Host Club.
"Wow, Japan's really big."
"Yes, I suppose it is. I'm glad I got a job opportunity here. The US isn't really to my liking."
"Why not? You said that you loved the States!"
"That doesn't matter now. Now, I suggest you get ready for school tomorrow."
"I don't want to go to a lame private school."
"What was that?"
"Nothing."
"Don't you roll your eyes at me! Now you have to buy your own uniform!"
"Uniform? Don't tell me..."
"Yes. A dress. Now I suggest you get to it."
"Whatever. Thanks a ton, Father."
Chapter Three: First Day of Hosting
I eventually found a bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror. And I really did look like a dude.
My hairstyle was definitely guy-ish, being a guy's cut in itself, and when tamed correctly, it's out of my face when I fight. Since I was in a class with all guys, I didn't feel it necessary to keep it long. And since I was "meagerly chested", there would be no problems there.
It then occurred to me that I was in the girl's bathroom. A young lady then came out of a stall and let out a scream.
"Sorry! Wrong bathroom!" I quickly mumbled, and I got the hell out of there. And outside were the twins.
"Looks like some people already believe your act," teased Kaoru.
"Yeah, that was a pretty loud shriek," teased Hikaru.
"Shut it," I muttered, "I just forgot I'm a dude now. Looks like I'm avoiding school bathrooms now."
"Yeah, or you could use the guys one," they said with an evil smile.
"Yeah, no," I said, giving them a dirty look, "and why are you here anyway?"
"Well, you know," said Hikaru, rubbing the back of his neck, blushing.
"Just... checking up on you," said Kaoru, imitating his brother's movements.
"Yeah, whatever, stalkers," I muttered, rolling my eyes and smiling a playful smile, "Now let's go back to the Host Club. It should be opening soon."
"Yeah, definitely," they said, glad to be over the conversation, and they grabbed my arms and dragged me down the hallway. Again.
"Hey, what the hell are you doing?" I yelled as we went down the hallway at lightning speed.
"Going to the Host Club," said Hikaru.
"What does it look like were doing?" asked Kaoru.
"You two are nuts!" I screamed scaring the kids we ran by, but it was just a mere echo by the time they turned to face the place we've previously been. The twins were intent on something, and there was no breaking their concentration.
We arrived in record time, and we were greeted by a peeved Kyoya.
"You are late," he said, adjusting his glasses so he looked fierce.
"Blame them," I said, pointing at the twins.
"What? Us?" they asked, appalled.
"If you guys wouldn't have distracted me..." I started.
"Just get to work," said Kyoya, "It doesn't matter now."
"Yeah, yeah, whatever," muttered the twins, and they walked off towards a table full of giggling girls.
"Are those the kind of girls you entertain?" I asked, giving them a look of disgust as they fawned all over the twins.
"Yes," said Kyoya, smiling a bit, "Do you not favor them? Because we can find you another job..."
"Okay, fine, fine," she said, "but I'm doing none of the mushy crap."
"That's alright. Why don't you go help Haruhi over there then?" Kyoya asked, pointing towards her and her guests.
"Sure, why not?" I shrugged, and I started over towards her table.
"Sup, Haruhi?" I asked as I took a seat right next to her.
"Nothing much. Ladies, this is Rei. He's a first year, and he's new," explained Haruhi. She pulls this off really well.
"Hi, Rei!" squealed a girl. This was such an insult for what I stand for as a woman. I had to hold back my vomit.
"Sup?" I said, giving her a small, short wave. The girls went crazy.
"Wow, so down to the point!" squealed one.
"Yeah, and so cool! His sunglasses make him so mysterious!" swooned another.
"What do you like to do, Rei?" asked one, smiling giddily.
"Umm... I play guitar and skateboard. I also used to take Karate," I said, my voice trailing off.
"So manly!" said one, and her pupils turned into hearts.
"Yeah. I think I may faint," sighed another, then promptly fainted.
The rest of them just went on with other gibberish. I felt the sweat dripping down my face. I felt claustrophobic and nervous. These girls are just insane.
"Okay, ladies, I think your time is up," said Kyoya, coming over to save me.
As they walked away and the boys started to clean, I turned to Haruhi with a very confused expression on my face.
"How do you do that?" I asked.
"It's... kinda easy. You just tell them what they want to hear."
"And that is...?"
"Just be you," she said, giving me a smile.
"Okay, I guess that works," I shrugged, giving her a small smile in return.
"So Rei, how was your first day?"
I screamed and fell off the couch. I looked up to see the twins smiling at me.
"Fine, until you came," I muttered, getting back onto the couch.
"Well, that's mean," pouted Hikaru.
"We were just trying to be nice," pouted Kaoru.
"Yeah, and you scared the shit out of me," I fumed.
"Language!" said Tamaki, lightly clapping his hand over my mouth, "You should shut my mouth, or," he then lifted my chin to face his, "I could shut it for you."
"Not falling for it, sempai," I said, keeping a straight face.
"What if it isn't a joke?" he said, leaning in closer.
"Then Haruhi's gonna get really pissed off," I snickered, as Haruhi was fuming.
"H-Haruhi!" he said, "I'm so sorry!"
"Drop it, sempai," said Haruhi, promptly walking away.
I blinked once, and when I opened my eyes, Tamaki was in the corner, sulking.
"Does he do this often?" I asked.
"Only when Haruhi gets angry at him," said Kaoru, leaning on my head.
"Yup, he loves her," said Hikaru, also leaning on my head, "and when they're both happy, they make a... cute couple."
I glanced at Hikaru. "Are you okay? You sound... sad."
"No, I'm fine," he said, smiling at me. I could tell he didn't mean it.
I sighed. "Better go see if my board is outside," I muttered, "or else I'm not getting home."
"We could give you a ride!" said Kaoru.
"No, if I find it, I'll be okay," I said, and walked outside.
"Wait! Can we help you?" asked Hikaru, grabbing my wrist. His brother and I gave him a strange look, and he let my wrist go.
"S-sorry," he said, "I just... really wanted to help."
"Okay, I lost it in the courtyard," I said, beckoning them to follow, "Just follow me."
Author's Note: We are taking a slight change in perspective now. I think you'll figure out who's soon enough.
"Hikaru, what's wrong with you?" whispered Kaoru, eyeing me suspiciously, "You were really weird back there..."
"Nothing's wrong," I snapped, "I was just... eager to help."
I then looked forward and stared at Rei again. Even from the back, she was pretty amazing...
"Hikaru! Wait, I know that expression..." a snide smile crept onto his face, "You like-"
I slapped a hand over his face, and Rei turned around.
"What's up with you guys?" she asked, giving us a suspicious look.
"N-nothing!" I said, blushing, while Kaoru squirmed behind my hand.
"Okay..." she muttered, giving us one last weird look and turning back around.
I took my hand off of Kaoru's face and let out a deep sigh.
"Kaoru," I whispered, "we will discuss this later."
"Okay, okay," he mumbled, "but we will discuss this, though."
Aaannnnnddd COLLECTIVE GASP! Yup. Anyways, if you see the button below this comment, I'd like you to press it. I really, REALLY like your feedback. Thank you, and I promise not to take as long with chapter 4! :)
TO BE CONTINUED
