Disclaimer: See Chapter 1

Chapter 3: The Meeting

"Finished, my lord," the twins exclaimed happily. Tamaki snatched the card and examined it delightedly. "Well done! Now give it to him tomorrow. Club meeting dismissed"

Tohru smiled as Yuki came home. "Welcome back Yuki-kun! How was your first day?"

Yuki considered her question. "It was...interesting."

"Did you find Suoh-san?" When Yuki didn't answer immediately, she started to freak out. "Gomen nasai! I didn't mean to pry!"

Yuki shook his head. "Iie. You're not prying. I did hear about him, but I didn't get to meet him in person."

"Don't worry! It's only your first day!" encouraged Tohru. "You'll definitely make friends with him. Yuki-kun's that kind of person."

"Arigato, Honda-san." Yuki smiled at the optimistic girl, then went upstairs to do homework.

The next day, Yuki was sitting at his desk, waiting for the first school bell to ring. Everybody was talking to his or her friends, but since Yuki didn't know anyone, he read a book instead. Suddenly, he felt a presence in front of him. Looking up, he saw three of his classmates standing in front of him: the twins, Hikaru and Kaoru, and the brown-haired boy known as Fujioka-kun. The twins were standing protectively behind the shorter boy.

"Yes?" Yuki inquired.

"The Host Club would like to invite you for an interview-ow." Here he was nudged sharply in the ribs on both sides. "Um, I meant...tea party! Here's your invitation." He gave a confused Yuki a light pink envelope with pink roses etched on it.

"We hope you can come," said Fujioka-kun, giving him a small smile. Yuki looked at his face- really looked- and his sixth sense revealed to him this Fujioka-kun's secret. He blinked in surprise and automatically took the envelope. Immediately, the twin glomped onto Haruhi ruthlessly, with exclamations of "How cute!" and protesting she wasn't supposed to look that adorable. Haruhi was saved from having to struggle when the bell rang. Everyone settled down and the school day began.

At break, Yuki opened the envelope delicately and read the contents.

The Host Club invites

Yuki Sohma

For a tea-party full of fun-fun!

And cakes and tea!

Be prepared to answer our every question!

Come to the Third Music Room at club time

Remember, WE WILL HAVE LOTS OF FUN-FUN, SO DO COME!

With lots of Love-Love,

The Host Club

Yuki sweatdropped when he finished reading the so-called "invitation." What am I getting myself into? (Remember, this was written by Kyoya and the twins) Nevertheless, if that's where Tamaki Suoh was, that's where Yuki Sohma should be too.

During club time, Yuki climbed up the stairs and reached the large golden door. Turning the door handle, he opened it. Suddenly, a storm of rose petals flew out.

"Welcome." Seven different voices greeted him. Yuki knew Haruhi, Kaoru, and Hikaru, but the rest of the members were strangers. There was one thing similar about all of them. They were all very good looking. There was a blonde guy with violet-blue eyes, a Momiji-lookalike, a tall giant with spiky hair, and a dark-looking guy with glasses. Yuki wondered which one was Tamaki. The twins bounded over to him, linked arms, and dragged him over.

"We're glad you could make it, Sohma-kun," smiled Haruhi. "This is Kyoya-sempai, Mori-sempai, Hani-sempai, and Tamaki-sempai."

"Ah! So you're the famous Yuki Sohma! I am the club president, Tamaki, but you may address me as King!" Yuki's gray eyes widened. This was Tamaki Suoh? The longer he looked at him, the more he reminded him of somebody. But who? It suddenly hit Yuki like a ten-ton boulder. This babbling idiot was Ayame and Shigure in one hyperactive, annoying blonde package! The irony of this was just sickening. He came to Ouran partially to get away from these two, yet met somebody that was exactly like them. He was shook out of his reverie when Kyoya asked him a question.

"Who else do you live with?"

"I live with Shigure Sohma, Kyo Sohma, and Tohru Honda. Why?" Yuki watched as Kyoya wrote on his clipboard.

Kyoya ignored him and asked "Are they all related to you?"

"Shigure and Kyo are my cousins, but Tohru isn't."

Suddenly, the questions came flying hard and fast. Everybody seemed to have something to ask him. What was your old high school? Why did you go to a commoner's school? Do you like cake? Yuki struggled to keep his composure and answer all the questions. The entire time, she noticed Kyoya scribbling everything down. Finally, the questions slowed down, then ceased completely. Yuki took advantage of this momentary cease-fire by asking if he could ask them a question himself. Tamaki generously agreed.

"Why is Fujioka-kun dressed like a boy when she really is a girl?"

There was a moment of stunned silence. Then Tamaki gave Yuki a force grin and choked out "What are you talking about? Haruhi's a guy!"

Yuki persisted "No. She's a girl." The Host Club was astounded. How did he figure it out?

Yuki continued, "It wasn't really difficult to see. There were subtle hints, like her thin wrists, posture, voice, and her eyes." They were silent for a minute, then Tamaki dropped dramatically onto the couch.

"I suppose there isn't much use hiding it anymore."

"My lord, what shall we do?" Hikaru and Kaoru asked him anxiously. Tamaki closed his eyes in deep thought for a moment, then opened them quickly.

"There is only one thing left to do. Make him a host!"

Japanese Vocabulary:

Gomen nasai- sorry

Iie- no

Arigato- thank you

A/N: Sorry for not updating for a while. I didn't have internet access for a while. Please R&R!

Ja ne!

Mimi-chan

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