I was having the best dream ever. I was at the host club ball dancing the night away with Mori-senpai and friends, but sadly I woke up from a very annoying clock. *ring, click!* I got out of bed and coming to realization of where I was I did the normal routine, but I had this… feeling. A feeling of a slow growing freedom. I was dropped off by Hideko, but Yuki wasn't in class today. I pulled out my books from my desk thinking more about how Yuki was always here for me. Am I really so weak I can't do this for myself? Lunch came and I looked at the text message I am at the court yard with the boys, stay in the class room- Hideko. I felt something painfully irritating forming in my gut. I don't want to do this anymore! I wanted to go to the music room. I sat there contemplating on whether I should go or not. Was I ready to take this risk? *door slide* I came out of my thoughts to see Hideko with that confident look as he always did. I am so sick of that smile! I got up and went with Hideko to my next class. I looked out the windows as we walked only to notice the host club was having their lunch outside under the cherry blossom trees. They didn't see me walking with Hideko thankfully. I stared at Mori's form as he held a small blue object… it was my hair pin from the ball! I turn to Hideko and froze as I saw him staring the same direction. "You?" is all he said as he grabbed my arm tightly leading me down the hall fast "Hideko, that hurts please!" Hideko finally stop and let me go. Turning around his face colliding with mine. Forcing lip lock. I was so disgusted and emotionless as he let himself wander my mouth. He had just taken my first kiss! Please stop! Hideko broke and smiled "only think of me. Ok?" I didn't responed, I didn't look at him, and I was too disgusted. He took my ignorance as a no and decided to slap me before leaving me at my next class, shaking angry, frustrated and scared. I hate him! I hate myself for allowing this! I sat there deep in thought holding my hand to my face wiping away him like a stain. I walked into the classroom sitting down. I was too concerned about the hair pin Mori was holding that I could care less what Hideko just did. I took out a small patch band aid for my cheek not caring to conceal it anymore. *ring* finally lunch was over and I met Yuki "Lucy-" my friend didn't look at me this time, I had a feeling she was getting tired of seeing me like this. I know I was! I need to get that pin back.

~after class~

I ran out of class and down the hall to the host club. Grabbing the golden doorknob, I need to take a chance! That hair pin was a present from Yuki. I opened the door and let the rosy atmosphere overwhelm me. "Lucy my sweet daughter you came!"? Tamaki had me in a death grip hold and spun us around . I am going to be sick! I held the doorknob for support as Tamaki walked around the room saying something in French. "Are you ok?" this time it was Haruhi who helped me to a chair so I could get my thoughts back together. "Yes I'm alright now… Um is Mori-senpai here?" I looked at everyone's smiling faces but none of them were the one I was looking for. "Mori and Honey are at Kendo club right now. Why?" I let my hair fall over my face to hide my blush. "He… he has something I dropped when I left the ball yesterday." The twins chorused "oh so the blue rose pin was yours. Way to leave a man hanging." I rose from my chair to defend myself "it wasn't like that… I just… had to make it home before-" I heard the door swing open violently and some heavy breathing. "Lucy! How dare you. After the warning I gave you, you still came to this retched excuse of a club." I froze as he came over holding his Kendo bag and wooden sword in one hand standing right in front of me, grabbing my wrist with his other guiding me to the door. No not again! Lucy get that back bone now or you're going to regret it! "L-let go of me!" I slipped out of his grasp and stood away from him. "What did you just say?" I saw the anger rise in his face. I will not lie I was terrified. "She said let go!" it was Haruhi this time and she was walking over. "Stay out of this; it's none of your concern! Lucy if you don't want to regret this listens to me!" I was on the verge of tears and courage "NO! Not this time, this time you will listen to me!" I got out but now I was stuck. I couldn't get anything out into words. Hideko let his anger turn into a smirk. "Well… I'm listening?" T.T what can I say, I panicked! "I refuse to let you hurt me again. For 2 and half years I dealt with your temper, your violent outrages, I will never be able to heal the scars on my body because of you! This time… this time you go home alone!"

This time my voice rang clear as I said what I needed to say.My hands were shaking furiously but I wasn't going to show him, I was going to stand my ground. Hideko's face was flaming with anger as he raised his fist. "LUCY!" I got ready for the impact he was putting into his swing. The violent act never came but I heard something. Like Hideko in pain! "YOU! You dare hit me!" I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Mori was in front of me and Hideko was on the floor holding a very swollen cheek. The guys got a great sucker punch! "Lucy-chan is ok?"

I didn't reply, I could only see the side of Mori's face. The expression it held…was like a territorial predator. Kyouya came out of nowhere pulling the shadow act I heard so much about "dear sir, I would advise you to take my word and leave. You are not welcomed here. Oh and the Ootori family is denying the partnership deal. We don't want the scandal of being involved with someone like you." Hideko got up anger and fear in his eyes "if you ever come within a feet of Lucy again… well let's just say we won't hold him back." Hideko ran scared as hell down the hall. "Lucy-chan you ok?" My knees finally gave in and I fell to the floor smiling and crying. I am finally free! "I have to admit I was terrified. Mori-senpai I am so sorry for getting you involved, but thank you." I wiped the tears still shaking. Mori helped me up and I felt something go into my hair. Putting my hand to feel the pattern I could tell was the rose hair pin I came back for. "Thank you senpai." I felt a moment come on but Tamaki came out of nowhere hugging me and spinning again "it is official! Your now part of the family, mother you hear that we got another daughter! I swear on my life that rodent of a man will never touch you again. Now we must make a plan for new residence." Tamaki dropped me and I fell into Mori blushing like crazy as Tamaki babbled about where I would live. I hadn't thought about that! *sweat drop* "Lucy-chan will live with me!" we all turned and stared at the door to see Yuki posing in the front. "I am not letting her live with you!" Yuki hugged me and told me how proud she was but stopped to say "Lucy do you need anything from that manor before we go to my house!" I shook my head; I didn't have anything of importance there. I definitely don't want them to see my room. The blood stained carpet and the cabinet of concealer and emergency equipment. All I wanted was to know if I was dreaming.