A/N: I do not own anything from Ouran such as its characters or other things. Here is the third chapter. Sorry that the chapter is kinda short. A/N at the end.

"How about we make a deal?" Kyoya wanted to "compromise", but no matter the deal, it was all a benefit for him, and I would suffer the consequences regardless. However, his threat didn't leave much room for me to deny the assistance that I would need.

I looked around at the other hosts, and I notice that all of them were too preoccupied to help me. Even if I asked for their help, that would risk me being revealed. Reluctantly, I made my way back to the table to listen to what Kyoya had to say.

"If you would listen to me and what I have to say, then we could negotiate something. I promise that nothing will be too crazy," he eyed me behind the glare in his glasses.

"What is your proposition then?" I was terrified to hear the answer.

"You will have to become a full-fledged host. That would help to reduce your quota faster," he started.

"What if I don't want to be a host? I don't know the first thing about entertaining girls. I wouldn't be able to do it," I quickly explained.

"I wasn't finished with my options. You could become my personal assistant to which would also help to reduce your debt," he continued. How did I think that this guy was handsome? I would never be able to do what he was asking of me.

"I have a third thing that I want you to do, but I won't bring it up to you on your first day. If you agree to these terms, then I can guarantee that your secret will remain hidden, your debt will be reduced, and you will get to stay at Ouran Academy," he said. I was already threatened by him earlier, and this time he made sure that no matter the circumstances, I wouldn't be able to evade these dealings.

Before I had the chance to respond, and before he could continue, a loud, excited voice called for him. "KYOYA!" I scanned around the room and saw Tamaki coming towards our table.

"What are you doing with our errand boy?" Kyoya flashed a smile and said, "I was only informing him about the club. I wanted to talk to you about an option for the commoner."

"Oh, and what is that?" Tamaki flashed a curious glance.

"I was thinking that we make Haruhi a host."

"WHAT A WONDERFUL IDEA, KYOYA!" Tamaki was beaming with an enthusiasm that no one in the room was prepared for.

"I never agreed to any of this," I quickly retorted to the older boys. I caught Kyoya's glance and knew that there was no way that I was going to avoid the situation under any circumstances.

It got to the point where everyone left, but Kyoya was pining for me to stay. I didn't know what he wanted, but I was too scared to do anything, and I knew that refusal would put me in a bigger setback than what I was already in.

"I don't know why you seem so scared," he said. "I was going to tell you something, but I believe that it is a secret best kept for another day," he exclaimed mysteriously.

"What do you want to tell me?" I asked wanting to know what was going on through his ever complicated mind.

"I promise that one day I will tell you, but I believe that this is something that has more benefit to me if I say nothing," he responded.

"Why did you want me to stay late?" I asked demanding.

"How many people do you think know about your background? How many do you believe want to get to know a commoner like you? How many do you think even care about you in a place like this?" His voice was cold and cruel. I had never felt comments or questions such as those so condescending before.

"The only reason I know is because I believe this information will benefit me with time." It was the same thing that I had expected to hear. I started to make my way out the door when he said something that caught my attention.

"You thought your mother died? If you make a deal with me, I can assure you that you will see your mother again."

I know that it has been around three months, and I want to say to the three people that commented and to the couple hundred people that have actually read the story that I really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to read my creation. I wanted to continue to update, but I got busy with school and work. I lost my time, and I forgot that I made an account. I never intended for that to happen. I am going to continue to update. It may be once a week. It may be once a month. I may go missing for three months. I never know because my schedule is always so busy with different projects that I was never prepared for. I am not giving any excuse for my absence, but I wanted to let all of you know.

Thank you all so much for your time and patience!

-ShadowDemonQueen