After School

I am this close to finding out why I met six good-looking guys during lunch. First, I met Tamaki because he drove me home. Then I met Hikaru and Kaoru in the library. I then bumped into Takashi and Mitsukuni in the hallway. I finally met Kyoya, who happened to be in Tamaki and I's class and he knew Tamaki. There's only one explanation.

I had some time to kill before I went home, so I decided to snoop around about the six strangers I met. I bumped into this guy named Haruhi, but he looked way too pretty to be a boy, so I bluntly asked him. "Why are you dressed as a guy, when you're a girl." "It's a long story." "Does the host club have something to do with it?" "Well—" "I knew it."

I walked to the host club and opened the door. "Welcome." I heard a group of voices say in unison. Of course, I see Tamaki, but then I see Hikaru, Kaoru, Takashi, Mitsukuni, and Kyoya. "Aria! You decided to—" "Save it. I don't know what you did, but I met every single one of the members today. I don't know if that was a bribe to make me come, but it's not right. I don't want anything to do with this club!"

I walked out the clubroom and made my way outside the academy and started walking home.

Tamaki's POV~

After I watched Aria walk out of the clubroom, I went after her. I don't know what came over me. I needed to explain myself. Before I even get down the hallway, Kyoya stops me. "I need to go after her." "You aren't the only one at fault here. We all are." "But—" "We'll talk to her, together." Hikaru added. "Fine." "Hey." We all turn around and see Haruhi.

"What is it Haruhi?" "Aria knows my secret."

End of Tamaki's POV~

I can't believe Tamaki. He had all his little friends come and meet me just so I would go to the host club. Forget it! At first, I was actually somewhat interested, but now that he pulled this little stunt, that's not happening. I was nearly home, when I saw a limo pull away from my house. Why was it there? I walked to my door and as soon as I get the door, my mom answered it.

"Hey mom." "Aria, when did you meet all these lovely people?" "Who are you talking about?" "Come in and see." I took off my shoes and walked inside and see the entire host club sitting in my living room. "You've got to be kidding." I said quietly. "Hi Aria!" They all said in unison. "Why did you let them in the house?" I said to my mom. 'They wanted to see you."

"Well, I don't want to see them. Forget it. I'm going to my room." I walked away from everyone and headed upstairs to my room. I slammed the door and locked it. I can't believe they came over to my house. They got some nerve. This is so irritating. I just want to go home. Actually, I just need to clear my head. If I could only find a dance studio, that would be my solution right now.

Someone knocks on my bedroom door and I yell; "Go away." "Aria, can we talk?" I hear Tamaki's voice. "I don't want to talk to you." "Please?" I thought about it for a second and then got up and unlocked the door, so Tamaki could come inside. "What do you want?" "I just wanted to apologize—" "About having your little club come and try to convince me to come to the host club." "Yeah."

"Why did you want me to go so badly? I have enough things to do than to go to a club." "I understand that, but—" "But what?" "We have a problem." "And what's that?" "You know our secret." "What secret? Oh that Haruhi is dressed as guy, posing as a host." "Yes." "What? You think I'd tell? I'm not a snitch. I have better things to do with my time then gossip."

"Then you'll keep Haruhi's secret?" "Of course I will." Tamaki looked so relieved almost as if a ton of weight had been lifted off his shoulders. "I'm not the only person who wanted to apologize." "Who else needed to apologize?" "Us." I look out of my room and see the rest of the host club listening to our conversation. "We're sorry, Aria." Kaoru said.

"It was all Tamaki's idea." Hikaru added on. "Wow. Thanks guys." Tamaki said. "It's all right." I said with a smile. "Will you join us for tea and cake?" Mitsukuni asked. "Sure, I'll join you guys." "Yay!" They all said in unison. "So, Aria—" Hikaru said as he took my hand and led me ahead of everyone else. "—How do you like Japan so far?" "It's pretty cool, actually."

"Really? Maybe, if you'd like, I could show you around some time." "I wouldn't want to be a burden." "You wouldn't. I'd be honored to do so." Hikaru said as he took my hand and kissed my knuckles. "Oh, well if you say so." I said with a slight blush on my cheeks. I can see why he's a host. He's good. "I brought a ton of different cakes you can try." Mitsukuni told me as he took my hand.

"Do you like cake?" "I do, but then I don't. I'm not really a sweets person." "You don't like sweets?" "I mean I only like certain things. Like pie." After they found out I didn't like sweets, we kind of talked of different topics. They mainly asked if Japan and America were different or alike in any way. "Do you prefer Japan, or America?" Hikaru asked me.

"I can't really say. I lived in America a good majority of my life, so I can't really say. I love Japan. I've always wanted to visit since I was in middle school. I was always fascinated with the culture and I always told myself that if I ever had the chance, I would come for a week and take it all in. The fact that I'm actually here, studying and being apart of the culture is really a dream come true."

I finished my little fantasy, I had looked at the host club and they looked like they were in awe. "Did I say something wrong?" "Oh no." "We're just so moved by how much you love our country." Mitsukuni told me. "Oh?" I said with a slight blush on my cheeks. I glanced over at Tamaki and I caught him staring at me and he quickly looked away with a deep blush on his cheeks.

The host club had stayed at my house for about an hour and then they decided to head home. "Thanks for letting us have tea and cake with you." They all said as they were leaving. "No problem." "You guys are welcome to come over anytime." My mom said as she was coming down the stairs. "Thank you, Mrs. Smith!" They all said in unison.

"Hey Aria," Hikaru said. "Yeah?" Hikaru handed me a sheet of paper and said; "This is Kaoru and I's cell phone numbers. Feel free to call us anytime." "All right. I'll do that." "Cool." Hikaru and Kaoru left as well as Kyoya, who also gave me his number, as well as Mitsukuni and Takashi. The last people to leave were Haruhi and Tamaki. "Thanks for keeping my secret." Haruhi said.

"Hey, anything to help a fellow girl out." "I'll see you later." Haruhi said as she walked out and started heading home. Tamaki was still there and my mom had disappeared somewhere in the house. "Will you think about coming to the host club now?" "I don't know. A girl could get used to having six good looking guys at her house." I said with a smirk.

"You're right." We were silent for a while and Tamaki said; "I'll see you in class tomorrow?" "Yeah. Good night Tamaki." "Good night, my princess." Tamaki whispered as he took my hand and kissed my knuckles. He then left without a word.