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-Karsyn-

Kyoya was acting weird and it was beginning to get on my nerves. There was only so much I could take before I would snap.

He wasn't the same that he was in America and I was now positive that I didn't like this "new" Kyoya. I didn't say anything to Tailyr, though I usually would. This just didn't seem like the type of thing she'd understand.

"You know, Tailyr is going to meet Mori-sempai's family this weekend. She's excited," I told him as we sat idly in the host club room. Everyone else had left for the day but I decided to stay after with Kyoya to see if he needed any help managing the day.

"I'm sure she'll be fine," Kyoya said, not looking up from his laptop, his fingers never missed a beat. "The Morinozuka's are a very respectable family. She'll fit right in with the marital arts side of it all too."

I sighed. That wasn't what I was aiming at. "And she asked when I was going to meet your family. I was kind of wondering the same thing myself."

"That's out of the question."

I glared at him. "What exactly are you saying, Kyoya Ootori?"

He finally stopped typing which was great because if I had to hear the tapping of the keys through this whole conversation I was going to make him eat that laptop he loved so much. "You're not going to meet my family. Maybe my sister some other time but not the rest of them."

"Why not?"

He looked at me like I was an idiot. That pissed me off. I wasn't stupid. He never said much about his family. It was an unspoken thing, like Tailyr's past. Nobody said anything and the ones that didn't know were left to wonder. Marx's words kept cycling through my head.

"I know that there has to be a reason, Kyoya," I said firmly. "Are you embarrassed because I'm not super rich like you? Because I'm a commoner and your family won't approve or whatever?"

"My father certainly won't approve of our relationship," he said simply. Then he sighed. "Why is this suddenly so important?"

"It's always been important."

"Because Tailyr-sempai is meeting Mori-sempai's family?"

I didn't say anything. I didn't want to tell him it was because I was actually thinking that Marx was right and that he'd been acting like a total rich snob since we got back. I was debating on it but I didn't want to tell him. I didn't want to fight but I didn't seem like it could be avoided.

"I asked you a question Karsyn."

I glared at him. I didn't like how he was talking to me. "Yeah and I purposefully didn't answer. Kind of like you've been purposefully acting like an asshole ever since we came to Japan," I snapped evenly.

His eyes narrowed. "I assure you I have no idea what you're talking about," he said, his voice too stiff. He sounded like he was controlling himself, only barely.

I, on the other hand, had enough. I exploded. "You've been acting like some rich playboy! You're not the same Kyoya I knew in America! You're too concerned with money and how good you look to everyone else!"

He glared at me. Without another word, he shut his laptop and stood. "I'll talk to you tomorrow. Have a nice evening."

Like that was going to happen. I waited for a little bit, until I knew that Kyoya had left. Steam was practically rolling off of my head. I called for the driver the headmaster was letting us use and went back to the mansion. I needed to see Tailyr off and I didn't want to worry her before the big weekend. I was just going to suck it up and beat up some pillows or something.

Tailyr came bouncing out of her room, a look of excitement and anxiety plastered to her face.

"Karsyn!" she said relieved. "I thought you and Kyoya would be working until late! I was so worried I wouldn't see you before I left."

"Ha. Like I'd forget to give Mori-sempai last minute instructions for your care," I scoffed, trying to act natural but Tailyr had been my friend for entirely too long. She saw through me.

"What's wrong?" she asked frowning. "Did Kyoya do something? I'll kill him."

I sighed. "No. I'm fine. Where are you going again?" I asked her, trying to change the subject. It worked like a charm. Tailyr was so easily distracted.

"Oh. We're going to like Okinawa or something like that. I can't remember. Maybe it was Osaka. Something with an 'o' – I think. I hope that his parents and brother like me. It'll be really awkward if they don't. Takeshi thinks I'm freaking out over nothing. He says that they're going to like me. Honey does too but I don't know if I can believe them."

To be honest, I couldn't imagine Mori saying anything really. He never said much. Or, really, he never said anything. He grunted. Sometimes. I was also a tad jealous of her. We'd met pretty much everyone's parents. Haruhi's dad, the twins' parents, Honey's parents, and Tamaki's dad and grandmother. We weren't fans of Tamaki's grandmother, though, she was a Marx fan. I found it hilarious. I knew it was wrong to be jealous. It wasn't her fault that Kyoya was, well, Kyoya.

"Don't worry, Tai," I told her patting the top of her head reassuringly. "You're going to be fine. They'll love you. I've seen you charm the pants off of tons of adults."

"But that was different. They weren't Takeshi's parents," she said, pouting a little.

"You'll be fine," I insisted. I had no doubt that she was going to be okay.

"But-"

"Just calm down. If you over think it, you'll go robo mode." I saw Mori come walking up the stairs. Tailyr noticed that I was looking past her and she spun around.

"Takeshi!" she squealed excitedly, hugging him. "I'm so nervous! What if they don't like me? I mean, I know I already asked you all of this but I'm still worried!"

He smirked and kissed the top of her head. I guessed that was his way of making her feel better. It seemed to work. "It's okay," he said simply. "We need to go."

"Oh. Okay," she said, her voice really showing how nervous she was now. I guess life just got real for my friend. She hugged me. "Wish me luck!"

"You don't need it."

"What are you talking about? Of course she does," Marx teased, locking her in a head lock and grinding his fist into the top of her head. Tailyr whined and tried to push herself away but it wasn't working, Marx had a good hold on her.

"Stop, Marx!" she said, laughing. "That hurts! I'm going to hit your bruise!"

With that, Marx let go. His bruises from Halloween still hadn't completely healed and were bothering him. He messed her hair up some more. Tailyr just glared at him.

"Gee, thanks bro," she said flatly. "Where would I be without your fashion sense?"

"You're hair wouldn't look nearly as good."

"Holy crap. He's actually learning sarcasm."

"Finally," Tailyr laughed, grabbing her bag, which Mori promptly took. "I'll see you guys when I get back."

"Make sure to call tonight! And don't forget your medicine!" I reminded her as she and Mori went down the stairs.

"Don't worry! I won't!"

Once she was gone Marx looked at me. "What's wrong with you?" he asked.

"Nothing," I said slowly, wondering what he was getting at. Was I really that obvious? There was no way.

"Liar," he accused. "I heard you and Tailyr talking. If you and Kyoya are fighting you should tell me. I mean, I figure you are."

I pushed him lightly. "It's nothing. I promise. Just been a long week and we got flustered. It happens to everyone," I said casually, like it wasn't completely consuming my thoughts. "I just think that … As much as it absolutely pains me to say this, you were right."

"Oh, say it again," he said, only slightly bragging. "Just one more time."

"You might be right."

"One more time," he requested.

"Shut up," I snapped, crossing my arms. "Why are you so thrilled about this?"

"I'm not."

We paused in talking for a minute. I had another question for my friend.

"Do you miss home?" I asked. "Back in America?"

"Yes," he didn't hesitate to answer. "A lot. Tailyr doesn't seem to but I miss home bad."

"Glad to know it's not just me," I told him. "I think I'm going to turn in early. Good night Marx."

"Night."

I went to my room and stared at it. It was nice to live in such luxury, though it often became a hassle. I didn't know if I could make it the whole year without seeing my family. Living in a different country and dealing with how Kyoya was suddenly acting. Something needed to change but I didn't know what. For once, I didn't have the answer. I was just confused.

So, shortish chapter. All of it is in Karsyn's p.o.v. Because the next chapter will probably be 99% Tailyr. I hope everyone likes! Make sure to REVIEW!