Here we have chapter 13!! I took me awhile to work on it 'cuz my mom because the computer nazi just because we got a new computer desk. Oh well, I still got it done!

If I have to say what I do and don't own anymore I swear I'll raise Haruhi's debt by 50%......

My eyes drifted open as I tried to recognise my surroundings. I was in a western style canopy bed with a digital alarm clock on the night table next to me saying that it was six o' one.

"Where am I?" I grumbled. Wasn't supposed to be at Haruhi's house? Oh wait, that prep girl kicked me out...so.........oh yeah......the Haninozuka's house. I crawled out of the large bed and got dressed in some jeans and a T-shirt before I made my way out of the over-the-top guest room to look around. It wasn't like I had any other options. I was in a strange new house, it was early and I didn't feel like waking anybody up yet. After wandering around for what felt like ten minutes I had made my way to the front of the house. I felt so out of place here. At Haruhi's at least she was up at the same time I was every morning and I was familiar with the schedule, but here I had no clue what was going to happen next. I walked along the path that lead to the front gate, thinking about how much it reminded me of the set-up at Bossa Nova's place. They both had the same feudal lord's style of house. I looked down both ends of the street. I didn't want to go off on my own, but I didn't want to hang out in the house when I had no clue where anyone or anything was. Dropping my head I let out a deep sigh as my troubles started to catch up with me. I was in a different world and I had no way of ever getting home. I wanted my mom and dad. I wanted to sleep in my own room. I wanted those harsh Canadian winters instead of this persistent humidity. I wanted every aspect of my old life back.

As I slipped further into my depression I heard the sound of footsteps on the pavement. I looked to my right and saw both Mori and his little brother Satoshi in kendo uniforms running down the sidewalk. Mori seemed to notice me and stopped when they approached.

"Good morning Mori-senpai." I said blankly.

"Morning." He replied in that trademark tone.

"Hey Taka, who is this girl? And why is she at the Haninozuka's place?"

"She's a friend."

"Yep. I'm staying with Honey-senpai for a bit."

"Really? Why don't you just stay at a hotel?"

These rich people are all the same.... "Because I find hotels are rather unwelcoming to gaijins*."

"Really?"

"Yep. Heard it from my uncle Will Ferguson.**"

"Who's he?"

"My uncle." Okay, he's not really my uncle, but I had read his book about his time in Japan and I was willing to take his word on that Hotels discriminate against outsiders due to the fact that they might not know what is acceptable and disturb the other guests.

"Okay!"

I swear Satoshi is an idiot.

"Do you want to join us for our morning jog?"

"Sure, why not."

I never expected that running with Mori-senpai could improve my concentration. Normally I could barely handle a block, this time I ran the whole perimeter of the Haninozuka mansion. It was like I had fallen in sync with Mori's rhythm and kept going because of it. It was truly a one of a kind experience.

The day had passed and we all found ourselves in the host again, this time Haruhi had snuck off again, for the second day in a row, but no one had raised too much alarm over it, yet.

"Oi!" Honey-senpai called as he bounced over to me. "Aren't you excited for summer break Stacy-chan?"

"Um...not really." I said from over top of my camera as I took practice shots of my leg, propped up on the sofa. "Shutter speed looks good." I mumbled.

"Huh? But why not?"

"Because all of you guys probably have places to go and things to see and since I don't have my passport I can't go with you." Wait, why don't I have my passport? Oh right, right, right. I came here through a rift or something....I didn't fly on a plane and get lost.....Oh joy, the signs that I am taking this lie way too far....

"Oh yeah.....I forgot that you got lost from your group." Honey said with his finger in his mouth. "Come on Usa-chan, let's go have some cake." And like that Honey walked away from the conversation like it never took place. I walked past Kyoya's computer on my way to the window, setting my camera down next to the laptop to give it some company. I looked out at the courtyard with its rose bushes and statue and pond. Was this really the world I would have to reside to? I reached into the baggie I hand brought and pulled out a chocolate chip cookie and bit into it. It was soft, and thin, and very yummy. Then two sets of arms moved across my shoulders and latched on to me. My eyes shifted from left to right at Hikaru and Kaoru, glaring at them for disturbing my peace. They began to rock from side to side like a metronome with me stuck in the middle.

"So Stacy..." Hikaru started.

"We understand that you and Kyoya are an item..." Kaoru followed.

"But don't you think that you would be happier with us?..."

"I mean we are more fun than Kyoya-senpai..."

"So..."

"What do you say?" They asked in unison in both ears.

"'Uzz of." I said with the cookie still wedged in between my teeth.

"Aw, that's no fun." Hikaru pouted.

"Please princess, can't we play with you?" As Haruhi would say 'Damn rich people.'

Hikaru then lifted my chin to face him and bit down on the cookie, bending its soft structure until it separated into two pieces.

"Oh look, you got crumbs on your face." Kaoru pointed out. I recognised the scene instantly. And I did NOT want what was coming next. On instinct I side kicked Hikaru away while I back fisted Kaoru in the chest.

"Ge of!" I said, still holding onto my piece of cookie. Tilting my head back I let the remains fall into my mouth and quickly devoured the morsel before turning my attention back to the Hitachiin twins. "Lay off why don't you? And if you try that again I'll do something worse to 'ya." With that I walked off to leave the two devils to wallow in their shame.

"Wow, I guess she wasn't kidding when she said she knew martial arts." Kaoru commented to his older brother.

"Yeah. But I was hopping to get a reaction of out Kyoya-senpai."

"Me too."

"Epic fail!" I called from across the room as I prowled over to Kyoya who was sitting on one of the loveseats in the clubroom. With the daintiness of a lady and the giddiness of a teenage girl in love I took a seat in his lap.

"What are you doing?" Kyoya asked, un-amused.

"Hikaru and Kaoru just sexually assaulted me so I thought you could protect me." I said innocently as I wrapped my arms around his neck and snuggled close to his chest.

Kyoya cast his eyes to the far side of the room where the two devils sat, glaring at them from behind the reflection of light on his spectacles and said, "If you two keep bothering her then I'll have to deal with you personally." He said in a matter-of-fact tone that wouldn't normally be used while threatening someone.

"WHAT!?" Tamaki shrieked. Racing over he pulled me away from Kyoya and held me close. "Did those two shady twins hurt you?" He asked as I hung like a rage doll in his arms, annoyed to have been taken away from Kyo-chan. "How dare they treat a flower like you in such a way." Before I could push the Host Club King away Kyoya smacked Tamaki in the face with an open palm sending the fool reeling to the floor.

"Idiot." The Dark Lord said casually, adjusting his glasses with his middle finger. As I looked down at Tamaki, Kyoya's arms came around the small of my back and pulled me close as his other hand cupped the side of my face, my hands resting on his strong shoulders. My back tingled from the sensation of his arms resting just above my hips, while my face burned crimson as he leaned in closer. The feeling of fullness came into my heart as we kissed in front of the other hosts. So tender and passionate we were. The harmonised blending of light and darkness. How true and pure our love was. Not even the sun could rival the clarity of the moment.

"Hey get a room you two!" Thing 1 shouted.

"Yeah! Take it outside why don't you!" His brother added. Kyoya and I pulled away, but still holding on to each other.

"You're one to talk." I said curtly.

"You can leave at anytime. You don't have to be here." Kyoya flatly.

"But Kyoya-senpai, you are supposed to be using your time today preparing the next set of picture books to be released." Kaoru pointed out.

"You can't do that if you're making out with Stacy." That comment....it got to me. It was the first time one of their statements actually hurt.

"*Sigh* Fine, fine. Stacy where's your camera?" Kyoya said as he walked away.

"Next to your computer." I said, hiding my hurt feelings.

"I don't see it." I looked over and saw that it was indeed missing.

"What the-? I swore I left it here." I said as I walked over, retracing my steps when something out the window caught my eye. There in the fountain... "No!" I said as I dashed outside.

With my shoes and socks pulled off and ditched by the side of the pond I wadded in to dig out my camera. The poor thing was completely soaked. No way would it ever be usable again. I flipped open the cover to see if the memory card was still intact. But it was gone. "Where....?" My mind flashed back to before I set my camera down. I had taken the card out to test the shutter speed and lighting of the room. The chip was probably still in my bag.

"I see you found your camera." Kyoya said as he came over to the pond. "Are the pictures still intact?"

"Yeah, the memory card wasn't in when it fell in the water."

"Where do you think it is?"

I couldn't say where it was in case the person responsible was still lurking about. "I'm sure I left it at home today."

"Well that's a relief. Otherwise we wouldn't be able to release the picture books next week.

"Yeah. I guess I should be happy my work is alright. But I'm still peeved that my camera is wrecked.

"I'll buy you a new one by tomorrow."

"Thanks. I wonder who did this."

"That could be your mission for tomorrow. Finding out who has it in for you. And while you're at it, I guess you could look into the drop of customers we've been experiencing for the past month."

"Got it." I said as I nodded my head. Kyoya extended his hand out to me and aided me in getting out of the pond. "Thanks."

Yuka Amoni started at us in rage from behind the rose bushes. Why did that stupid girl have to leave the memory chip at home today? If the card had been lost then she would have been fired as the photographer and then she would have Kyoya all to herself. Stupid, stupid Stacy!!! GAHH!! Kyoya is mine!! Get your own boyfriend.

As Kyoya led me back to the club room I could feel negative energy in the air. I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. Once in the safety of the room I dug through my book bag and pulled out the memory chip and handed it to Kyoya.

"Didn't you say you left this at home?"

"Yes, just in case our friend was listening in on us. It's really been here the whole time."

"I see."

"Good luck with the picture books Kyoya." I said as I hugged him. "I'll see you tomorrow." I said delicately in his ear.

"Bye." He said as we kissed good-bye for the evening. I floated down the hall away from the club room, feet feeling like they would never touch ground again. When I rounded the corned I was stopped by a girl.

"You." She said.

"What? What about me?" I said in surprise when my bubble popped.

"Stay away from Kyoya. Okay? He's mine." She said sternly. I knew better then to argue that I was with Kyoya, not her, so I held my tongue.

"Alright. But you do know he's in a Host Club right? He's going to be seeing all sorts of other women other." Good, that should distract her from me and make her go after the others.

"Oh, I wouldn't worry about them. It's you who seems to always have her hands all over my beloved Kyoya. So just stay away from him okay?" She said before walking off.

What a prep.... But I guess even rich schools have preppy people too, even if their is no need to be one. I mean it's not like she's any better then the other girls. But man is she geocentric!*** Well too bad. I'm not giving up Kyoya without a fight!

*In Japan hotel owners are usually concered when a traveler from outside the country comes to stay at a hotel and will sometimes say that they have no rooms so that the Japanese guests will not be disturebed by and ignorate traveler.

**Will Ferguson is a Canadian writer who lived in japan for several years teaching Engligh and is knew for hicthiking from the south end to the north end-unsuccessfull due to a snowstorm stopping him near the every end of it all.

***I call people who are selfcentered 'Geocentric people' because 'Geocentric' is the original way the univers was seen by humans, in their minds, because they thought everything revolves around them. So people who think that the world revolves around them are called 'Geocentric'. My sister is one sometimes.....

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