Yukihime211 here! Fast update, no? Well here is chapter 17 of pieces of my heart. Muhahaha. You're wondering about the boyfriend's identity huh? Well get ready. Remember what a certain someone said a few chapters ago? Well it's time to pay up!

Disclaimer: I own nothing except my own OC's. Ouran belongs to Bisco. Sorry if the characters are a bit OOC.

Chapter 17

Didn't See That Coming!

"What? But that's impossible!" a girl shrieked.

Another girl shook her head.

"No, it's true. I saw the two walking together. But that's not even the best part. They were even...holding hands!" she explained.

A few boys stood near the window, spying on the certain couple in question.

"You know, they look good together. Though I would've never expected those two to...you know go out," another boy.

A few girls were crying from the news.

"If I had known he was looking for a girlfriend, I would have been the first girl to go up to him," they bawled.

A few boys shook their head.

"Get over it. It was bound to happen sooner or later," one boy said.

A chorus of girls gasped at his insensitivity and then continued with their crying.

"Seriously...getting worked up over something so stupid," murmured Ryan.

A few of the students looked at him with wide eyes.

"I would expect you to be the most disappointed of all," one boy said.

He arched his eyebrow in wonder.

"What do you mean by that?" he asked.

A few guys stood back from the boy that commented.

"Have a look for yourself," he stated.

Ryan walked towards the window, not expecting much, when his eyes fell across Sakuya. His eyes widened with shock and then hardened with anger. She was holding hands with...him.

"Of all people," he muttered.

I glanced over with a light tint of pink on my face.

"Is this really necessary?" I asked him.

He looked down with his usual poker face.

"It's normal to hold hands when in a relationship. Right?" he questioned.

I sighed, not really sure how to answer.

His larger hand gripped my own as we walked into the school building.

Summer break had come and gone rather quickly and lets just say...I'll definitely remember those past weeks for as long as I live.

People continued to stare at us as we headed towards my class. It was really making me self conscious.

"This is so embarrassing," I said softly.

He looked back down at me.

"That so? Then would you like me to make it even more embarrassing for you?" he asked.

He leaned closer and I felt my cheeks heat up. Out of nowhere, two pair of arms reached out and pulled us apart.

"Yo! How's it going?" asked Hikaru.

Kaoru wrapped an arm around my shoulders.

"Did you finish the summer homework?" he asked me.

"Um...we had summer homework?" I asked with panic.

I rummaged through my bag frantically. The twins chuckled softly.

"No need to get so worked up. I was just kidding," said Kaoru.

I glared at them.

"Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" I asked.

He chuckled softly along with Hikaru. I shook my head and then saw we were only a few yards from the classroom. I looked over at my "boyfriend" and waved.

"See you after class," I replied.

He nodded and placed a kiss at the temple of my forehead.

"Alright. I'll be waiting," he said and walked off.

My cheeks flared as a few people gazed over at us with a light smirk. Though Hikaru and Kaoru didn't seem too happy.

I walked into class and several girls barged up to me.

"How?" they asked.

I tilted my head with puzzlement.

"Huh?" I questioned.

They drew closer, their eyes boring holes into me.

"How did you persuade him to be your boyfriend?" a girl asked.

I tilted my head appalled.

"You must have bribed him!" another said.

I found that comment highly offensive! I clenched my fists and took my seat, promptly ignoring them.

Ryan frowned. As much as he didn't like the idea of the two of them together, he wasn't going to let the girls pretty much prosecute Sakuya.

"You're wrong," he said.

The girls turned to look at him.

"What?" they asked.

He looked up, a light glare on his face.

"Your childish accusations make me laugh," he scoffed.

Sakuya stared at him, wide eyed.

"Just because you were too scared to go up to the guy, doesn't mean you should blame her. The ones at fault were you girls. So instead of forming a clique and bully her enough to, I don't know... transfer schools? You should focus on fixing your two faced personalities," he said roughly.

The girls stared on as they were speechless. He stood abruptly from his seat and walked out of the classroom with Sakuya in tow.

"Hey! Wait, let me go!" she said with surprise.

He didn't seem to acknowledge her protests.

Haruhi walked through the door just around the same time as the two were walking out.

"Uh...Did I miss something?" she asked curiously.

Hikaru and Kaoru blinked in surprise.

"We're wondering the same thing..." they chorused.

I tried to pry myself out of Ryan's grasp.

"Okay! Can you please let go of me now?" I asked.

He released me, looking down at the ground.

"So...you're really going out with that guy?" he asked.

I rubbed my arm and nodded.

"Ah...yeah," I replied.

He stared at me, with an almost hurt expression.

"Why him? Am I not good enough for you?" he asked.

I felt a light stab in my heart.

"I..." I began.

A head popped out of the classroom, a light smirk planted on the boy's face.

"Hey Kyoya! Your girlfriend's here!" he called back.

I jolted in surprise and looked up at the classroom number; 2-A.

Kyoya walked out of the classroom, a little curious on what I was doing here. He then turned to look at Ryan, and it seemed to click in his mind.

"What's the matter, did you get lonely?" he asked me and looped his arm around my waist.

I froze slightly and gazed at Ryan. He looked on, stunned.

"Forget it. I'm out of here," he scowled and walked away.

When he was out of sight, I looked up at Kyoya.

"You can let go now..." I said softy.

He did so and crossed his arms.

"Alright...so tell me. What happened?" he asked.

I took a deep breath and quickly recounted what happened back in the classroom.

He arched his brow.

"Oh. So are you saying this is my fault?" he asked, a chilling aura seeming to appear from nowhere.

I shifted uncomfortably, feeling obligated to answer no.

Hikaru and Kaoru sat beside Haruhi.

"So...This whole dating thing is just a ploy?" she asked curiously.

They looked around, making sure no one was listening.

"Well..."

Kaoru zoned out, thinking back on what Kyoya had told him moments before asking Sakuya out.

Flashback...

"Are you really okay with that guy pestering you?" asked Hikaru.

Sakuya shook her head.

"Not really..." she stated.

He crossed his arms.

"Then why don't you take the initiative to...I don't know, get a restraining order on him!" he exclaimed.

Kaoru sat beside his brother, eerily quiet.

She stood from her chair abruptly.

"I can't do that!"

Kaoru looked at her, shocked.

"What are you saying?" he asked quietly.

She stared at the two, and took a deep breath.

"I just...can't. As strange as it may sound, he still was my childhood friend. I can't bring myself to do something like that to him. He's suffered enough already," she explained softly.

Hikaru sighed heavily.

"There's got to be another way to get that guy off your back then..."

There was a soft click of loafers from behind.

"Perhaps I can be of service."

The three spun around and gazed over at Kyoya.

"What are you talking about?" chorused the twins.

He walked over and sat on a chair beside the three.

"Your little boy troubles seem to be causing a light decrease in our sales. I would have pointed it out sooner, yet there never seemed to be the right time to ask. What with all your drama," he stated.

His gaze was directed at Sakuya.

"So...what do you propose we do?" she asked, a hint of annoyance in her voice.

He cleared his throat and adjusted his glasses.

"Ah, yes. Why not take a different approach in having Ryan back off?"

The twins and Sakuya waited for his answer.

"How?" asked Kaoru.

There was a light glint in his glasses and Kaoru seemed to get what he meant.

"Wait...can I talk to you for a sec?" he suddenly said.

Kyoya nodded.

"Of course," he stated.

Sakuya and Hikaru stared with a puzzeled expression.

The two walked out of the room.

"Are you thinking about...asking her out?" Kaoru asked, strangely calm.

Kyoya took a moment to answer.

"Not necessarily. But by pretending to be her boyfriend, he would likely back off," he stated.

Kaoru looked down, and looked up.

"Does it have to be you? Couldn't someone else pretend to be her boyfriend?" he asked.

Kyoya adjusted his glasses.

"Oh, are you saying you want to ask her?" he questioned.

Kaoru shifted and didn't meet his eyes.

"I..." he began.

Kyoya turned back to the room.

"Is that all you wanted to talk about? If so, will you excuse me?" he asked and walked back into the room.

Kaoru looked down hopelessly.

End flashback.

Haruhi blinked.

"So he just said, 'let's go out' and that's history," stated Hikaru.

Haruhi was surprised.

"And...she just said yes?"

They nodded.

"Pretty much."

She shook her head, still trying to process this. The fact that she agreed to it was pretty odd though.

"Ah...I have a headache now..."

Hunny walked into the cafeteria with Mori trailing behind him. He smiled cheerfully, heading over to the usual table to eat. There was an empty seat beside Tamaki.

"Hi Tama-chan!" he greeted.

Tamaki smiled and waved.

"Hey Hunny-senpai."

Mori waved in response just as the twins dragged Haruhi towards the table.

"Huh? Where's Sakuya and Kyoya?" asked Haruhi curiously.

Tamaki shrugged, just as in the dark as some of the members.

"I don't know. But then again, Kyoya did say that he had important business to attend to. As for Sakuya...wouldn't you know?"

Haruhi hesitated to answer and glanced at the twins.

"I take it he wasn't informed?"

The two nodded. She decided against answering and went back to her lunch.

I walked out of the classroom, making my way to the cafeteria when I spotted Kyoya leaning against the wall.

"You're late," he pointed out.

I bit my lip and shrugged.

"Sorry. Had some stuff to discuss with the teacher after class," I explained.

The hallway was fairly deserted, most likely due to the fact that students were dining in the cafeteria.

"What for? It wouldn't happen be over your lagging grades?" he pried.

I winced and looked down quietly.

"Maybe..."

Kyoya chuckled lightly and was about to make a rude comment, when two female students walked by. He grabbed my hand and pulled me along towards the cafeteria.

"Let's go. We can talk more later."

The girls giggled in our direction.

"Aw...how cute."

I turned away and sighed.

"If only they knew..."

We entered the rather loud cafeteria, where several students were already finishing up their meal. Tamaki waved at us cheerfully.

I reclaimed my hand and walked into the lunch line to get my food.

"Um...you should probably go. Tamaki's calling you," I said over my shoulder.

"Wait...were the two holding hands just now?" asked Tamaki with wide eyes.

Haruhi facepalmed. The twins didn't bother answering and went back to their meal.

"Maybe Sakuya-chan was lost and Kyo was helping her out," inputted Hunny jokingly.

Tamaki pouted.

"If she was lost, she could have come to Daddy..."

The twins snickered lightly.

"Geez, could you be anymore dense? Obviously she wouldn't get lost. She's been at this school for more than six months. I think she can manage," replied Hikaru.

Kaoru nodded his head in agreement.

"Think. Why else would two people be holding hands?"

Tamaki's eyes lit up.

"I know! She needed moral support. The poor girl can be a tad shy around others."

Hikaru couldn't help but ask,"Since when did you have an English accent?"

Tamaki looked at him curiously.

"Why whatever do you mean?"

Hikaru shook his head.

"Forget it..."

After paying for my food, I was still faced with Kyoya. He had also gotten in line and didn't seem like he would leave me alone. I sighed.

"Looks like I'm stuck with him...for now anyways."

I shuffled uncomforably.

"You were waiting for me?"

He reached for my wrist and pulled me towards the others.

"Why wouldn't I be waiting for you?" he asked with his signature smile.

Little depression clouds hovered over my head. We finally made it to the table and Tamaki's eyes almost popped. He shook Haruhi violently.

"The world is coming to an end! Th-this can't be possible. I'm dreaming."

Whilst still being shaken around she answered," S-sto-o-o-p it! Uh...I th-ink I'm going to be sick..."

He quickly stopped shaking her and then settled for hugging her tightly.

"Daddy is so sorry! Please forgive me!"

Hikaru rolled his eyes as we took a seat beside them.

"Chill out M'lord."

I blinked curiously.

"Uh...is he okay?"

Tamaki turned his attention to me, dramatically embracing me in one of his bear hugs.

"Sakuya-chaaan! Say it isn't so!"

I sighed shaking my head.

"What's wrong now?"

Kyoya placed a hand on Tamaki's shoulder.

"Would you kindly remove your hands from my girlfriend?" he asked, his smile making his way up his face.

So...part two will be up shortly. I just thought instead of going any further that I'd stop there. That way I'll be less likely to make it too long. Also, sorry for the lack of updates. ;_; Yeah, I know much hasn't happened in the chapter. But I promise part two will.