Chapter 1: A Rose by Any Other Name...
Haruhi walked to her locker calmly, confident that she'd done well on the test she'd had last period. She was tired, though. She had been up late last night helping the twins study. She knew they were smart, but they just needed a push in the right direction sometimes. Haruhi shook thoughts of her redheaded friends away for the moment and opened her locker. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw a deep red rose with velvety looking petals sitting there. Next to it was an envelope. Haruhi opened it and read the letter inside.
My dearest Haruhi,
I've been admiring you from afar for quite some time now, and I figured that it was about time it did something about it. I sent you this rose to express my love, though it could never compare to your beauty. I should probably also mention that I know you're a girl. Don't worry, I haven't told anyone, and I don't plan to. I'm afraid this will have to be all for now.
Love,
Your secret admirer.
Haruhi felt her face grow hot. She shoved the letter into her pocket, and snatched up the rose. She'd give it to a guest. That was probably who'd sent her the letter anyway. Still, how did they know her secret? And who would admire her of all people? Haruhi sighed and closed her locker. She had club business to attend to.
Haruhi opened the doors that stood under the sign labeled "Music Room #3", debating whether or not to tell the Host Club about the letter. When she walked in, she saw the boys all dressed as firefighters and rolled her eyes. They were really starting to run out of ideas. Her eyes drifted over to the snack table briefly, and her stomach growled. She hadn't eaten since lunch, and that, for her, was way too long. She picked up a chocolate macaroon and took a bite, humming in delight. It tasted like a brownie. Suddenly, she was interrupted by a wave of pain ripping through her abdomen. Stupid period cramps. They ruined everything. Suddenly, Haruhi felt a familiar hand on her shoulder. She turned to look and saw Tamaki smiling kindly above her. "Hello, Haruhi!" He greeted cheerfully, "We're all going to get ice cream after school. Care to join us?" "I wish I could, but I have to go house hunting with my dad." She replied, sighing, "I've been meaning to tell you... We're moving." Tamaki gasped in horror and let out a loud cry of "NOOOOOOOO!" Latching onto Haruhi desperately. She patted his arm sympathetically and her eyes welled up with tears for some reason.
"Senpai, I know this is hard for you, but PLEASE get off of me."