Move Along

Chapter 007

By the time they reached Haruhi's apartment complex, the rain had dramatically increased leaving the two girls drenched. With the roads too danger to keep driving on, Kagome was forced to accept Haruhi's offer to stay at her place until the rain subsided.

She was led to a small family area as Haruhi busily handed her some towels before changing her own clothes and starting a kettle of tea.

"Sorry about the inconvenience," Kagome said once Haruhi had taken a seat beside her.

The shorter girl had changed into a simple pair of shorts and a baggy shirt. She still looked like a boy.

Haruhi shook her head and replied, "You're no bother. Besides, it's the least I could do. You've already helped me out too much as it is."

Kagome offered a small smile before changing the subject, "I just remembered, what did you want to ask me earlier?"

"Oh yeah, I just wanted to know if you were interested in joining the Host Club," Haruhi said as she got up to check on the tea. She had been ready to ask the older student right after school, but was distracted by the Host Club.

She hated that they were following her, as if they didn't have any confidence in the task they had asked of her.

"Sorry, but I've already asked Kuze to join the American football team," Kagome replied with a shrug of her shoulders. A Host Club didn't sound too appealing to her anyways.

"No, it's alright. I wouldn't be a part of the Host Club if I didn't have to," Haruhi said, handing the other girl a cup of tea.

"Oh, is that why you're dressed as a boy?"

"You can tell," Haruhi said, raising an eyebrow.

Kagome scoffed and spoke, "Only an idiot wouldn't be able to."

Haruhi chuckled at that and decided to ask the question that had been bugging her for a while. "What about you, you don't quite seem to fit the usual type that goes to Ouran."

"That's because I'm not. I'm sure you've heard some of the rumors."

"Not really," Haruhi said, shrugging her shoulders. Aside from the duties from the Host Club, she wasn't much for interacting with the rest of the student body.

Kagome stared intently at her tea before slowly replying, "Well, I really was kicked out of my last four schools, and this is my last chance."

Curiously, Haruhi asked, "Last chance?"

"My guardian sent me here. Part of a deal I have with him. I have to be passing all my classes, be a member of at least two clubs, and absolutely cannot get kicked out again," Kagome answered, shrugging her shoulders apathetically, though from her earlier tone, Haruhi easily saw through her façade.

Kagome was really intent on staying in school this time around.