Author's note: I'm so sorry I've been gone for almost a year. Things have been insane! My senior year in high school started, another year in dual enrollment, getting into college (I got accepted to my top choice btw), and I've been going on all kinds of trips. Anyways, I hope you like this chapter! Remember, I do not own Ouran High School Host Club only my OCs. If I owned OHSHC, Tamaki would be mine :3

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Amaya's POV

"Where did I put the tape?!" I practically screeched as I ran around my house. I whizzed by Hoshimi and Kaoru, searching frantically. "I had it right next to the pictures of childhood stuff and now it's gone! Alright, who took it?"

"Whoa hun," Hoshimi placed a hand on my shoulder, "calm down a bit. I know you're trying to make everything perfect but it'll be ok I promise."

I sighed, "I know but..."

"But nothing, it will be ok. Just take a deep breath and look for the tape again." Hoshimi patted my back and resumed setting up the food table with her boyfriend.

I did as she told me and took another look around the house. I found it almost immediately on one of the steps of the ladder I was using to hang up pictures of TV shows, movies, and games I'd had in my childhood.

"Whoops," I mumbled to myself. I let out another deep breath. Worrying about my party had me all riled up as I tried to make sure everything was fantastically perfect. This was the last time I would ever be a child after all.

I resumed decorating and ended up finishing a lot quicker than when I'd been panicking. Almost as soon as we'd finished decorating and setting things up, the doorbell started ringing.

"Coming!" I called, running for the door.

The first to arrive, besides Hoshimi and Kaoru, was surprisingly Kyouya, Hikaru, Hunny-senpai, and Mori-senpai.

"Hello everyone!" I smiled, moving out of the way so they could come in, "Welcome once again."

"It's been awhile since we came to your house Amaya-chan." Hunny-senpai said, smiling as he handed me a present.

"Aw, thank you Hunny-senpai. Good to have you again." I smiled in return. Mori-senpai smiled at me and grabbed Hunny's present along with his own on a table I'd left empty for that specific purpose.

"Happy birthday." He said as he pulled Hunny away from the cake.

"Thank you," I grinned, turning to the rest of my guests.

Kyouya followed right after, putting a simple bag on the table. "I expect you're having a good time?"

I nodded, "Oh yes, of course." Hikaru had finally taken off his shoes and stepped in.

We met eyes and a tension build up inside. Despite all I'd said and done, I was still angry at him for what he'd done to Chase. I held it back though. That was the one thing I was good at: holding my emotions back.

I put on a smile, "Thank you for joining me." Hikaru lightened up slightly.

"Thank you for having me. I mean us." He stammered, eyes flickering from the living room to the floor to me.

I laughed, "Well, please come in everyone. Others should be here shortly." I guided everyone to the living room where 'Bye Bye Bye' by N'Sync was playing. We caught Hoshimi and Kaoru as they were doing the choreographed dance from the music video to the song.

I stifled laughter, but only for a few seconds as both Hikaru and I busted out laughing. The two turned around, embarrassed but only because they'd been caught in the act. I was about poke more fun at them but the doorbell rang again.

"I got it," I hurried over to the door and opened it to find Haruhi. "Hi," I greeted.

"This is for you," she said, putting a present in my hands.

"Thank you. Everyone else is in the living room, though not everyone is here yet." I gestured towards the living room.

"Ah, ok." She walked towards the living room as I checked the clock for the 15th time in the past 2 minutes.

I was only waiting on two other people: Chase and Tamaki. It'd been 10 minutes since the party officially started. I wasn't surprised Chase was late but for Tamaki to be late was strange. Amii couldn't come because she had last minute homework to do as well as a test to prepare for. It was unfortunate but things happen.

I started to walk away when the doorbell sounded again. "Got it!" I shouted, practically running for the door. I swung the door open to see a giant bouquet of roses.

"Oh my gosh," I gasped, taking in the beauty of my favorite flower. I peeked around the flowers to see...

"CHASE!" I squealed loudly. He peeked around and gave me a cheesy grin. "You sneaky little dog." Chase set the flowers inside and turned around so I could do what he knew I wanted to do. Leaving the door wide open, I ran into Chase's arms and he spun me around in a hug.

"You are seriously one of the sweetest people EVER!" I beamed. Chase's laugh echoed in my ear.

"I know," he murmured, squeezing me once more before setting me back down on the floor. I could tell I was smiling a real smile now by how Chase gave me his own familiar warm smile I'd come to expect.

I heard the sound of a throat clear and I looked up at Chase who nodded his head towards the door. I scrunched my eyebrows questioningly until I saw who was standing there very patiently waiting.

"It seems I am later than expected. And that I was also not the only one who thought of a rose when you came into my line of sight." The owner of the voice that sent beautiful shivers down my spine was smiling softly at me.

I brought my hands to my mouth, "Oh my gosh!" I gasped. I gave Tamaki no warning, unlike Chase, and I launched myself in his arms.

He must've expected it as he tossed a gargantuan bouquet of roses as white as crisp snow over my head, right into Chase's waiting hands. My sudden tackle made Tamaki take a few steps back but that was it. I buried my face in his neck, taking in the scent of roses and cologne.

"I take it you like the roses?" I felt the Host Club Prince smirk as his lips grazed my neck.

"Are you kidding? They're gorgeous. It's your rose. It's like you're giving me you." I smile as I stare at them. I realize I might be right and look up quickly, "Are you?"

Tamaki opens his mouth to answer but all of a sudden Hikaru ran in the room; bumping into us as he was stumbling to get away from Kaoru who was followed shortly after by my cousin.

"Get back here, you coward!" Kaoru growled. I sighed aloud and backed away from Tamaki to go put my roses in a vase. Tamaki just stood in the same place, confused as to what was going on. I didn't need to know what happened. This type of thing happens all the time.

I sunk down into my sofa next to Chase and lean my head on his shoulder, "All I ask for is some nice alone time with Tamaki. Is that too much to ask for?" Chase chuckles and pats my head without answering my question. I got up and poured myself a huge glass of Mountain Dew.

"Well, time to enjoy myself!" I grinned as I raised my glass in Chase's direction. I was chugging the whole thing down as Hoshimi and the others walked in. Hoshimi's eyes widened, her eyes shifting from my glass to me to Chase.

"Is that soda she's having?"

"Yeah." Chase nodded, giving Hoshimi a look. My cousin looked behind her at the Host Club who looked confused as to her panic.

Kyouya seemed to be the only one who remembered Tamaki's party, "Have you all forgotten the party Amaya threw for Tamaki's birthday and the events that occurred?" There was a bit of silence until they collectively whipped their heads in my direction and the caffeine kicked in.

I giggled, my shy persona fading away, "Wheeee! It's fun time! Yay for my last year of being a legal child!"

"Oh no," Hoshimi groaned. Kaoru hid behind her, eyeing me. "Why are you not panicking?" Hoshimi turned to Chase.

"She's happy. Who am I to judge her?" He shrugged before coming up to me and slinging an arm around my waist.

"Aw, Chase supports me!" I cooed, squeezing Chase tightly. My cousin stood, kind of shocked before she shrugged and grabbed a glass of soda herself.

"If you can't beat 'em..." She raised the glass and drunk it all. I brought my arms around my cousin's neck this time.

"Hoshimiiii! I love you!" I nuzzled my face against hers.

"Yeah, yeah sweetie." Hoshimi patted my head before shouting, "Alright, let's get this party started!"

"Yeah!" I shouted. The twins took no time in joining in our enthusiasm. Honey and Mori joined in for the heck of it. Chase and Tamaki shrugged, sharing a look and joining in. Meanwhile, Haruhi and Kyouya still looked as normal as ever.

The party was a real success. We played Hide and Seek as well as Tag and other stuff I'd played as a kid. We reminisced on old TV shows and movies while we colored random pictures that came to mind.

I'd randomly drawn a road with a fork in the path. A girl that resembled me stood at the fork, one sign led to a bright path that read Save Me. The other sign led to a darker path that said Toss Me Aside. I spaced out as I stared at the picture, still drawing.

It'd been quite awhile since I'd come to Japan. I've come a long way emotionally speaking from when I got here. I've made lots of friends and memories with them. I don't know what I'd do without them.

I snapped out of my head to see that I'd drawn a familiar figure. "Hiroki..." I whispered, touching the drawing.

Tamaki, who lay on the floor next to me, turned to look at me. "Amaya, look! I drew a namahage!"

I flipped my paper over and leaned on Tamaki's shoulder as I stared at his drawing. I laughed, "Tamaki, that's a shisa." Kyouya looked over at me. It faintly looked like one of gratitude. I nodded in his direction.

"Oh," Tamaki pouted. The look on his face was so sad, I needed to fix this.

"But it looks fantastic. Your art skills are definitely better than mine." I gushed.

Tamaki shook his head, "I'm sure your artwork is as beautiful as you are, my princess. May I see?"

I blushed, shyly flipping over the piece of paper and moving it towards him. Tamaki stared at it for a few moments. I stared down at the floor, feeling eyes on me. "I know, it's weird."

Tamaki's slender fingers slipped under my chin and turned my face so I was looking the Host King in the eyes. I was surprised to see faint tears brimming in his eyes. "My dear, what could have possibly made you feel sad enough to draw this? Have I not provided enough happiness in your life? What should I do to bring my favorite smile of yours to your lips?"

"Tamaki...It's nothing you've done. It's just that every love I've had has never been reciprocated. You're actually the reason I'm smiling now." I felt my lips curl into a smile. "Without you, so much would be different now."

"Really?" Tamaki's face brightened a lot. I nodded furiously. Tamaki laughed happily and embraced me. I could hear his nervous heart beating like crazy inside his ribcage. It made me quite happy to know that he was as nervous and excited as I was about how close we were.

But as usual, SOMETHING had to happen. This time, my phone started to sing an Adam Lambert song. Someone was calling me? Maybe it was Amii.

I separated from Tamaki to look at the caller ID. Not Amii, an unknown caller. I frowned at the screen and got up. "I'll be right back guys; it's probably just something stupid." Everyone nodded and returned to their drawing. I walked into the entry way of my house and slid the answer button.

"Hello? Who is this?" I immediately asked my tone cold.

"Aw, you must've deleted my number. That sucks." The caller said.

"Excuse me? I think you have the wrong number."

"No, I know who I'm talking to. I've been looking for you." This was getting too creepy too fast. Was it some kind of stalker?

"Look, if you're some creepy stalker, I'm gonna call the cops right now!" I threatened.

"Hey! Hey, don't be like that Amaya! After all, you know who I am. C'mon, don't tell me you don't recognize my voice?" Something did seem familiar. All at once, I heard the same voice saying, "Never in a million years! I have a girlfriend who's ten times better than you!"

I froze. On the other end, I heard him chuckle a bit, "Did you figure it out? In case you didn't, I'll tell you. It's Hiroki. How've you been? You know, you're hard to find. I had to ask so many people about where you'd disappeared to. Then when one of those two friends you had, what were their names? Oh yeah, Flaire and Aurora. Well when they disappeared like you did, I knew they had to have gone to see you so I waited until they came back. Aurora wouldn't tell me but eventually I….persuaded Flaire to tell me. Man! She is one to kiss and tell, too easy. I couldn't get out her right away though. I had to get money to come all the way across the country. I had to convince my parents to let me come and switch schools. Speaking of which, I'll be seeing you at Ouran when school starts again. I had to break things off with my girlfriend, not because I was coming but because she was gaining a bit of weight. That was gross. After all that, I was finally able to come here. I got your number out of the Ouran student handbook, which the school was kind enough to send me. Though they don't have you address, which is why I'm calling. Well sort of, I also saw it was your birthday today. Happy birthday! I wanted to come say so in person, think you could tell me where you live?"

I finally snapped out of falling into fear, "Listen to me you worthless scum, come anywhere near me and try to talk to me and I promise you that I will kick you in places you don't wanna be kicked and your great-great grandchildren will feel it. I have friends here. I have family here. I'm finally building a life for me outside of the States. I have someone I've fallen in love with and you're not about to come back into my life and mess that all up. Believe me when I say that I will make sure I have a gang of people to protect me from you. Come into contact with any of my friends and you will pay DEARLY for it. I will not hesitate to call campus security on you if you approach me while I'm alone at Ouran. Come near me while I'm alone anywhere else and I will call the cops. I know two incredibly talented seniors in martial arts and if I tell them that you came to hurt me, they could probably kill you. My cousin could probably kill you if she knew I was talking to you. I'm going to hang up now and you're not going to ever talk to me again. I've moved on in life. You should too. Goodbye." I hung up. I threw my phone on the couch, but it hit the remote and startled everyone.

"Amaya-chan, are you ok?" Hunny-senpai looked at me.

"I've been better. That was just someone I didn't wanna hear from." I mumbled, making my way back to my spot on the floor.

"Aw, I know what'll cheer you up! Let's have cake!" Hunny beamed. I smiled and nodded, starting to stand up.

"Oh no you don't," the twins pushed me back down to the floor.

"Hey" I exclaimed, "Watch it! Is that how you're supposed to treat the birthday girl?" They chuckled and headed for the kitchen.

"Sorry, but we have other preparations," Kyouya interceded, pushing his glasses back up his nose as he too walked into my kitchen. Stupid megane.

Hoshimi scooted over to me once he was gone, "Ok, spill. Who was that on the phone? Whoever it was shook you up really bad."

"It wasn't anyone important," I shrugged.

"Don't give me that," my cousin glared at me. I averted my eyes and grabbed my DS from the table. "I know you and you're absolutely thrown off your game."

I sighed, "I'll tell you; just not today. I don't need this drama today, ok?" Hoshimi stared at me for awhile.

"Fine," she exhaled, "I trust your judgment."

"Thank you," I smiled. At that moment, everyone walked in with an ice cream cake and started singing 'Happy Birthday'. I sang along and blew out my candles. The cake was sliced and eaten. Finally the time for presents to be opened came.

"Present time!" I singsonged.

Hunny was the first to hand me a present, wrapped in pink wrapping paper with a red bow on top. "I hope you like it." The boy Lolita smiled at me.

I grinned back and started to tear open the paper. I got to a box and when I opened it, I found a small pink stuffed bunny with hearts on the ears and feet. "Oh Hunny-senpai, it's so cute!" I gasped, hugging the little creature.

My senior beamed at me, "I know! What are you gonna call her?"

I paused for a moment until I recalled a Japanese word that was perfect, "Sasae, because she can be my support when I'm alone."

Mori-senpai handed me something small that was wrapped. When I got to the present, I saw a medium sized red bow hair clip. "You look best in red," he explained. I immediately stood up and went to look in a mirror as I put the bow on the side of my bangs. Suddenly, I looked striking.

"Whoa," I whispered, "thank you senpai." Mori smiled and pet my head a few times. I felt my face redden. I have to admit, I'm really happy he did that.

I felt arms wrap around me and all at once I was in Tamaki's arms. "You can't have her, senpai! The only man who is allowed to make Amaya blush is me!" Tamaki pouted as he squeezed me. At that, I flushed a darker shade of red.

"Feeling bold today Tamaki?" Hoshimi jeered from Kaoru's side, a smirk on her lips.

Tamaki finally took notice and flushed beside me before loosening his grip on me. A chorus of chuckles went around the room. Though I couldn't help but sneak a peek at Haruhi. As expected, she wasn't laughing. I felt a little sorry for her. I mean, if I was in the same position, I wouldn't be laughing either. I shook off my embarrassment and went to open the next present.

I picked up a heavier envelope. I looked to Kyouya who nodded. I figured it wouldn't be a physical present. When I was done reading the simple birthday card, I found coupons for the Host Club for what I assumed were future events. I smiled at the megane, "These will come in handy. Thank you," I said, probably looking mischievous since Hoshimi and Chase were giving me looks.

The twins handed me their present next and once I was done unwrapping, I found a whole bunch of things from animes I like. I gaped at the two, "Seriously? How did you..?" The twins stared at Hoshimi. She turned to them and stuck out her tongue.

"Guilty as charged." I chuckled, setting down my things before getting to Haruhi's present next.

Inside a simple bag, past the tissue paper, I found a gift card for a game store. I looked at the gift questioningly.

"It's to get yourself a new game to play when you're home alone. I noticed you had a DS and thought this would be perfect for when you have nothing better to do." Haruhi smiled, but I knew better. I speak girl; the real translation is: "Since you should back off, I'm gonna keep you busy and make it seem like you have no life."

However, I'm feeling rather coy today. My rebuttal was, "Great. I have a Wii too. I've been meaning to get the new Just Dance. Tamaki maybe you could come over sometime and play against me. But I'm warning you now: I'm really good AND I'm competitive."

"Sounds like a challenge," he winked back at me. I shot a smug smirk in Haruhi's direction before grabbing Chase's present.

In a small box, I found a silver heart charm on a necklace. "Oh Chase, it's beautiful!"

He gave me a warm smile, "So you can keep me close to your heart."

"Aww, but you're already in my heart." I walked over to Chase, on my knees and hugged him. When I got back to my spot, I was handed a gift from Hoshimi. I was surprised to see an envelope in my hands. I stared at my cousin in curiosity.

"Just open it," she groaned teasingly. Eagerly I did just that and once I opened the card I screamed.

"You didn't!" Ignoring the rest of the group trying to get their hearing back, I gaped at my cousin.

Hoshimi grinned, "But I did." I jumped up and practically squeezed the life out of Hoshimi.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Oh my gosh!" I started bouncing all around the room. Chase grabbed me by the wrist by the time I got near him.

"Slow down bunny girl. What did you get that's got you so worked up?" I showed my present to him and his jaw hit the floor.

"Annual passes to Disney World?!" he screeched once he had fully processed the information.

"That's so cool, Amaya-chan!" Honey-senpai bubbled, "Takashi, we haven't been there since we were kids! Should we go again soon?" His own cousin turned to him and smiled with a nod.

Chase pouted, "Lucky." I giggled and waved the tickets.

"You mad bro?" Chase stuck his tongue out at me; I returned the favor.

Haruhi put a finger to her bottom lip in thought, "I don't think I've ever been to Disney; in Tokyo or otherwise."

I whipped my head around, stood up, and grabbed her by the shoulders. She looked scared for a split second until I hugged her. "You poor thing! You poor, deprived child!"

"I've always loved Disney!" Tamaki gushed, bringing the attention back to him. I returned back to his side.

"Favorite Disney movie?"

"Lion King." He replied without a moment of hesitation. "Though, I do enjoy many of the other princes."

"I love princes!"

"That explains a lot." Hikaru snickered. To which I shot a glare at him and Kaoru assisted me by kicking him.

"I guess the only present left is yours Tamaki." He handed me a beautifully wrapped package. It felt kind of like a book. The paper was a sparkling white with red ribbon around the sides and a fake white rose through the delicate bow on top.

I was the most careful with this wrapping which seemed to surprise Hoshimi.

"Normally she'd tear right through all that, nice job Tamaki." She commented.

"Shut up," I murmured as my cheeks tinted a light pink. I finally got to the present and found a homemade decorated notebook. On the cover it said: 'Getting to Know Amaya; in an elegant script. I opened the book to find all sorts of questions written inside. Stuff like "Favorite Disney movie" and "Ideal first date" and "Sweatpants or Jeans?"

I looked up and saw Tamaki pull out a similar notebook, but this one was completely blank.

"I decided that I really don't know enough about you and I want to know more. I want to know everything about you. Since I made one for you, I thought maybe you might want to make one for me but I didn't want to make all the questions for you and decorate it too. So I got you a plain one that you can make for me. That is, if you want to!" Tamaki rambled, fumbling with the notebook, finally offering it up meekly.

I stared at the two notebooks for a moment or two when I heard Hoshimi and Chase suddenly ask if I was ok. I felt like my face was wet when I touched my cheeks and noticed I had subconsciously started crying.

"I'm ok! I'm ok! It's just…this is so wonderful." I whispered. Tamaki's worried face changed to his heartbreakingly warm smile and before he could do what I wanted to, I took the initiative and flung my arms around him, grasping him in a tight hug.

I buried my face in the crook of his neck, lightly breathing his scent in as I tried to stop crying. I felt Tamaki's hands start to pet my head, fingers running between the strands. Once I regained control of the temperature of my face, I faced the Host King and grabbed his hands.

"Thank you so much Tamaki. I can't tell you how happy this made me. I don't think I'll even be able to properly express my thanks."

He shook his head, "I understand."

I shook my head right back at him, "You don't. Besides, I have to say thank you SOMEHOW!" I thought for a moment before I got an idea. Before my nerves left me completely, I gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

Everyone, except for Kyouya and Mori seemed a little shocked at this. And to my pleasure, Tamaki's face began to turn a deep scarlet that I couldn't help but squeal over. "Someone get a picture! He's too cute!"

Lucky for me, Chase and Hoshimi and Kyouya were all quick to snap a few pictures. I informed all of them that they were sending them to me right then. I got all of the pictures and saved them within two minutes. Tamaki insisted that I shouldn't make in my background. But I was definitely going to change it once everyone left. Everything was so happy right then. I wished on a star I saw outside that things could stay this way.

But not every wish gets granted.

That's it for this chapter! I know it's shorter than usual but I felt like this was a good place to stop. Just for torture. Just kidding! Or am I? I'll be writing the next chapter right after I finish this so you won't have to wait so long this time. So until next time, bye guys!