Author's Note:

Hi guys, Beau Mercury here! So I hope everyone is enjoying this story and I would love it if you all reviewed! It helps me know if I'm doing good or not! By the way, if you noticed that I didn't continue the 'Memories of a Forgotten Past' its because that chapter will come later!I'm glad you stopped in to read and I hope you enjoy, but here are just a few things to know before you read~

Bold/Italics = Alfred 'talking'
Italics = Tacitus 'thinking'

Big thanks to XxBlindedMusicxX, who is the winner of the OC contest! She said Alfred's an Iguana, and she's right! Her OC is Rosa, who's information will be in the next information chapter (which will also contain other's information~) And don't worry, a regular chapter will be with that one!
More thanks to Echo Uchiha, and CleverKitsune07 for reviewing!

De-chan, if Alfred was a ninja-turtle, that'd been hilarious!

And Dream Theme, yes I do see your logic! Thanks so much and I hope you update DC soon!

By the way, the song for this chapter is 'Take Me Out' by Franz Ferdinand... It's Tacitus's ringtone~

Another Important Notice Thingy~ For anyone interested, if you suggest a chapter (that doesn't include any new characters) but is just a story line for a chapter, I'll see if I can make it a chapter! This way, updates will be faster since I won't use up my limited brain space trying to think of new topics! Thanks and I hope to hear from you!

Off I go~
B+Hg

Cake and Happy Places

~Ouran Class 2-B, Third Person POV~

"I'm not going to forgive you."

"Okay."

"Not matter how much you beg, I won't forgive you."

"Okay."

"Stop talking to me, I'm not going to forgive you."

"…"

"You are not forgiven."

"…"

"… I forgive you." Hibiki looked at Tacitus with puffed cheeks. She was currently absorbed in a manga, one called Fullmetal Alchemist (hehehe!). Hibiki had never understood her addiction to the things, but as long as it made her happy, he wouldn't question it.

"I'm glad to hear that." Tacitus smirked slightly and her eyes flickered towards him. Hibiki could tell she had a restless night, the dark circles under her eyes was a clear giveaway. He didn't want to ask if it was about one of her favorite characters dying, or if it was about that.

Hey… How ya doin'?

Tacitus glanced over at her shoulder to see Alfred, her skeptical Iguana, staring at her. She knew he had been with her as she stayed up all night.

…Fine…

Well that's good… But you look like crap.

!

Hibiki watched as Tacitus, red with anger, pushed Alfred off her shoulder. He landed on the floor and looked up at Tacitus with sarcastic eyes. Catching Hibiki's stare, Alfred nodded his head at him and scuttled away.

"I'm… not going to ask."

"It's better if you didn't." Tacitus rolled her eyes, exaggerating the fact. Hearing something, Tacitus quickly closed her book and glanced with worried eyes at Hibiki.

"Do you hear that?" Hibiki raised his eyebrows and turned his head towards where his strange friend was now looking.

There, standing in the doorway in all of their… fabulous glory, was the Host Club. He could tell they were coming to find him by the way they were looking right at him. Kyoya, the sneaky bastard, smirked at Hibiki, his eyes flickering to Tacitus, before scribbling something in his notebook. Hibiki was just happy that the twins and Tamaki hadn't located him yet. Finding this a good a time as any, Hibiki turned to Tacitus to tell her that he was now part of the club she hated.

"Hey, Tacitus… I got somethin' ta tell ya…" Hibiki dropped his voice when he saw that Tacitus was no longer there. He turned to catch a glimpse of her brown hair, the rest of her body already out of the window.

"…Damnit."

~Meanwhile with Tacitus, Third Person POV~

Tacitus looked up at her classroom, dusting off her now muddy pants. She was lucky that a tree had broken her fall; otherwise the two-story drop could've ended different. Taking one more glance at her classroom, Tacitus trotted away.

"T-Tacitus!" Tacitus cocked an eyebrow and turned to face the girl who had called out to her.

She was a pretty girl, with jet black curls in two high pigtails and a pair of bright ice-pink eyes. She smiled up at Tacitus, who was frowning about the height difference between the two. The girl wore the school uniform and she had a small French pin in her hair.

"Bonjour Tacitus! Where ya going?"

"Hello Rosa… and nowhere really, just getting away from the demons that live in our school." Tacitus glanced down at the small black kitten that was curling around her legs. "Ah, hello Kuroki-chi (1)." Kuroki mewed happily up at Tacitus before jumping into Rosa's arms.

"Mauvais (2)! Stop calling Rosa's favorite people demons, especially Kaoru-kun~!" Tacitus grunted and rubbed her temple.

"Fine, but just remember to keep your promise to never speak in third person around me… You know what that does to me." Rosa giggled and covered her mouth.

"Ro- I mean, I'm sorry~"

"Yeah, whatever. So are you coming with me to Ongaku (3)?" Rosa clapped her hands together and twirled around Tacitus.

"Oui! You know I love the sweets you sell there! Oh yeah, didn't you get promoted to chef?" Tacitus blushed furiously and tried to cover her blush with her hand.

"Y-yeah… B-but I still have to serve tables sometimes…" Rosa smiled at her friend, who loved it when people noticed her achievements, especially when she never mentions them. Rosa's face fell when she remembered who also worked at the small café.

"Is… Jirou going to be there?" Tacitus glanced down at Rosa before nodding slightly.

"Mm, I believe it's his day to work." Rosa sighed unhappily before she stopped walking.

"I'll come next time he's not there; you know I don't like him. When you're around him, remember to go to your happy place if you don't want to be annoyed."

"Happy place… huh. Yeah. See you later."

Tacitus cut across the street and jogged over to where a well loved, jet black motorcycle was chained to a tree. Quickly undoing the lock, she jumped on to it and started it up. Casting one look back at Ouran Academy, Tacitus swore she saw Hibiki talking with the devil from the Host Club, but she decided it was someone else and sped away.

No way he would be involved with them… And if he was, he would've told me.

What makes you so sure?

He tells me everything.

Are you sure?

Yes, I am damn sure.

Tacitus turned her head to glare at Alfred, who was sitting happily on the back of her bike. He returned her glare for a minute before she quickly flipped her head back towards the road.

The drive to Ongaku was short, giving Tacitus only a few minutes to think. Locking her bike to the racks, she hurried inside, grabbing her apron off of the hook near the door.

"Finally you're here… I was almost going to fire you." Tacitus rolled her eyes and sighed at the tall handsome boy who was smirking behind the counter. He had shaggy green/black hair and piercing green eyes.

"Yeah, yeah. Shut up Shigure." A thump against her shoulder caused Tacitus to turn and look at the tired boy who had rested his head on her shoulder, his long arms drapped over her. His silky grey hair fell softly around his face, tickling Tacitus's neck. Tacitus sighed and smacked him on the head.

"No hugs Hatsuharu." Hatsuharu blinked his grey eyes lazily and looked up at Tacitus.

"Ah, Tacitus-chan… You're very warm."

"Yes yes, very well… no hugs."

"T-Tacitus!" Tacitus looked over at the boy standing in the hall doorway. His chocolate brown eyes flickered between Tacitus and Shigure, standing out even more due to his short brown hair. He bounced excitedly, pumping his arms up and down.

"Oh, hi Jirou."

"W-why are you here? I thought you didn't have a shift today?"

"Changed 'em." Tacitus turned away from Jirou as the door ringed, indicating someone had walked in. "Welcome."

Jirou watched as Tacitus took the people to their table and waited for them to order. His face slowly flushed red and he lifted his hand to try to hide it, but it was too late.

"Love Attack." Hatsuharu scoffed into his shoulder has he passed by Jirou. Shigure snickered loudly before returning his attention to wiping off the counter.

"S-shut up! Y-you old people!" Hatsuharu smirked and rubbed Jirou's head.

"Just cause I'm 18 doesn't mean I'm old… Shigure, and his 21 year old self, is definitely old though." Shigure threw the closest thing near him, which happened to be a fork, at Hatsuharu's head.

"Shut up boy. Don't be telling 14 year olds ridiculous things."

"…I work here…why?" The three guys' heads turned to look at Tacitus, who was sitting at the counter eating a tomato like an apple. Shigure and Hatsuharu glanced at each other and smirked.

"Cause you love us! Excluding Jirou."

"Hey!"

"I don't think that's a valid reason…"

Why are my friends all insane...?

People usually become friends with others that are like them.

This explains why I'm friends with an Iguana.

It does indeed.

…You're not even allowed in the store! Get out!

Tacitus rolled her eyes as she walked over to a now empty table, a wet rag in her hand. As she rubbed it down, a hand placed on her shoulder.

"Hey Tacitus, take over the kitchen, I hafta leave early." Shigure patted Tacitus's shoulder before leaving her to herself. Jirou watched Shigure before looking back towards Tacitus. She was blushing furiously and her eyes were wide in shock. Frowning at the thought she might like Shigure, Jirou turned towards Hatsuharu.

"Hey Haru, what happens between Tacitus and Shigure when I'm not here?" Hatsuharu grinned and leaned down on his elbow.

"So the Love Attacker wants inside information, huh?"

"Yeah, so shut up and tell me."

"Tsk, that's not the right way to ask."

"Fine. Please." Hatsuharu narrowed his eyes and his grin grew wider. Backing towards the door, Hatsuharu waved at Jirou.

"Um, nope! See you later; I've got some classes to go to!" Jirou closed his eyes, his fists shaking with anger.

"You bastard!"

"…Did I do something wrong?" Jirou's eyes snapped open to reveal Tacitus standing in front of him, her head cocked to the side and a pan of freshly baked scones in her hands.

"N-no, not you! I-it was, it was…. AHHH!" Tacitus raised her eyebrows as Jirou covered his face and sped away.

"So if you're lonely, you know I'm here waiting for you. I'm just a cross-hair; I'm just a shot away from you. And if you leave here, you leave me broken shattered I lie~" Shrugging off Jirou's weird behavior, Tacitus pulled out her phone to see Shigure's laughing face on the small screen.

"…hi."

"Tacitus! Okay, first, learn how to speak in full sentences… Anyways, I called to remind you then in about 30 minutes, someone's coming over to pick up a special order. It's in the oven now and should be done soon, I just need you to decorate it, the plans are up on the bulletin."

"Butter-cream or glazed?"

"Butter-cream. And this person is paying a lot for this cake, so don't mess up!"

"Like I would."

"Haha! You're right! Anyways, thanks. Later girl!"

"Bye."

Tacitus smiled happily to herself and strode into the kitchen, where a double layer chocolate cake was reaching the peak of perfection. Crouching in front of the oven, the brown haired girl basked in the warmth.

"Tacitus! We need three mocha cupcakes!" Sighing, but pushing herself off her ankles, Tacitus twirled herself back towards the fridge.

The thirty minutes passed quickly, Tacitus too absorbed in decorating, allowing time to fly by. Looking at her finished masterpiece, a brown butter-cream coated chocolate double layer cake with a pink bunny design on top.

Must be for some little kid's party.

It's probably Jirou's.

Be nice, and why would Jirou order one… He works here.

A fetish of his.

I don't understand the way you think.

…Really?

Tacitus grunted at Alfred, who was sitting near the back door, before she grabbed the cake and brought it to the front. Jirou smiled at her and held out his hands for the cake. Tacitus placed it in his hands, only a few seconds before she dropped to the floor and hid behind the counter.

"What's wrong?"

"Don't mention I'm here; don't say a word about me."

"Um okay… Ah hello! You must be Haninozuka- san and Morinozuka-san!"

"Mhm! Is this my cake? It looks delicious! Huh, Takashi?"

"Mm."

Tacitus peered through the display glass to see the '10-year old genius' and 'the one that never speaks' holding the box that contained the bunny cake. The little boy was holding a pink bunny, that didn't look any different from the bunny on the cake. Jirou glanced down at the wide eyed girl to see her desperately motioning for him to look away.

"Um, yeah. Thanks for coming in. Please stop by again." Sending them off with a service smile, Jirou watched the two leave. "So… do you know them or something?"

"…Not really, but I would like to avoid them." Tacitus brushed off her knees and turned to smile at Jirou. He blushed madly as she placed her hand on his head, reaching up slightly since he was taller than her.

"Love… Attack!" Jirou's blush disappeared as soon a familiar grey haired boy crashed into Jirou's side and tackled him to the floor.

"Hatsuharu! Y-you bastard!"

"…What about class?" Hatsuharu turned away from teasing Jirou to smirk at Tacitus.

"I lied, classes are tomorrow."

"Oh, then work might be peaceful tomorrow."

"Don't worry. You can call me whenever you get lonely."

"Like I would!"

Tacitus glanced between the two bickering boys and laughed slightly.

This is definitely my happy place!

(1)- A cutesy way of saying "-chan"
(2)- Bad!
(3)- Music. The name of the café Tacitus works at.

Author's Note:

B+Hg: Woo! Third chapter done, new characters added~ I feel accomplished~ Now, disclaimer please~

Jirou: B+Hg doesn't own Ouran, she only owns me, Hibiki, Hatsuharu, Shigure, Tacitus, Joeii, Jakobi, Toni, Misa, and Rosa (who is XxBlindedMusicxX's OC)

Hibiki: Look who finally got some lines.

Jirou: Look who got more lines than you.

Hatsuharu: Love Attack.

Jirou: Shut up! And stop laughing Shigure!

Shigure: Can't, it's funny!

Tacitus: ...

Alfred: I know what you mean Tacitus, I know what you mean...

Rosa: Rosa would like to say bye!

Jirou: Ew, who let that out of it's cage?

Rosa: Tacitus! Jirou's being mean to Rosa!

Tacitus: I want no part of this.