Chapter Three: Third Person:

For two days Malayne didn't show up for school and although the teacher and head master knew the reason, not even Kyoya was notified why. As the third day came and went for classes, Kyoya and Tamaki were asked to stay over by Watshi-sensei.

"I know you boys have everyone's records, and since you both have noticed Mal-er Starling-san has not been here in a couple days I want you to take her homework to her after your club activities. Tell her it is all due on Monday, and thank you in advance boys," Watshi-sensei calmly spoke and turned back to the board with a small smirk on his face.

As Kyoya and Tamaki walked to the host club together they spoke about who was going to go to Malayne's house, because neither one of them wanted to go. They continued to speak even after their arrival to the host club. Kyoya said that they would be closing a little early due to the fact they had to drop off the assignments. Everyone seemed fine with the notion, except for the girls who never wanted the club to close.+

When the club was done and the last girls left, everyone said their goodbyes and wished Kyoya and Tamaki luck on their travel. The boys climbed into Kyoya's limo and headed out into a drive that ended up being an hour long. Tamaki enthusiastically talked about his day, even though they shared the same room, but none the less Kyoya didn't say a word and focused on where they were headed. He looked up at the sky and made a note of the dark clouds that seemed to be rolling in quite quickly.

"We shouldn't stay to long Tamaki, it seems a dreadful storm is on the way."

Tamaki nodded solemnly but they continued on, checking the route every once in a while to see how much longer the trip was going to take. After an hour of driving, the driver turned onto a road that lead further and further into the woods. The car suddenly took a turn onto a dirt path and bumped its way up to a seemingly small house. They house looked abandoned, which made the boys question the driver relentlessly for a couple minutes.

"I'm telling you Master Ootori, this is the address to the house."

As the driver was about to reverse the car, a light came on in one of the rooms, showing a silhouette of a small figure, which scared all the people in the car. As the girl walked outside she chuckled to herself. The driver slid out of the limo and opened the door for the teens inside.

"Miss Starling," Kyoya inquired

"Yes, Mr. Ootori. I assume you are here to bring me my homework."

Kyoya only nodded as he took in the girls appearance as it was much different than from the bakery. She had blonde hair, which was tired up and held back by a bandanna, her eyes shined a little brighter from the laughter. She wore a sports bra that showed off many tattoos, and shorts which showed almost all the rest of her tattoos. She walked down her steps with no shoes no, and regarded the mud like she didn't feel it.

"M-miss Starling, you should p-put more clothes on" Tamaki exclaimed while looking away.

"I think I am okay, besides it's not like I am naked or anything," she chuckled, but then heard thunder rumble, "you all should come in, the storm is only moments away and it is supposed to be a bad one."

"Then we should leave now.." Kyoya started to argue but was cut of by Malayne.

"You are gonna get caught in the middle of it, and last I heard from a friend, they can't see a foot in front of them. Come in a sit for a minute, I insist," She said calmly and gestured toward her house.

The boys, even the driver, ambled into the seemingly small home. Music was playing throughout the house and incense was burning in two different places in the house. When they walked into the house, they immediately stepped into the small kitchen which opened into a small dining room across the hall. Down the hall was a small bathroom, and a small living room and across was a small bedroom. There was hardly any furniture in the home besides a large TV with a few consoles, a bed in the bedroom, two large bookshelves, a recliner, a couch and some floor lamps. The guys noticed the amount of boxes as Malayne showed them the house. Within the first couple of minutes of being in the house, they started hearing the rain coming down on the roof.

"Do you guys want something to eat? You actually reminded me that I need to eat," Malayne remarked bashfully as she rubbed the back of her neck.

"Princess, I would be honoured to eat your food once again," Tamaki exclaimed

Malayne chuckled but went dutifully into the kitchen and started cooking. The driver sat on her couch awkwardly as he watched the two younger boys snoop through her things. Kyoya went directly for the books that were unpacked and in the bookshelf, making mental notes as he read the titles. Tamaki looked at the pictures on the shelves close by.

"Miss Starling," Tamaki called out.

"Call me Malayne guys, honestly I am not my mother."

Malayne walked into the living room a couple moments later, while wiping her hands off o a dish towel. She walked in to Kyoya picking a book of of her bookshelf, reading the back, and putting it back. When she looked over at Tamaki she knew the question that was going to come out of his mouth next, so she mentally prepared herself.

"Miss-er Malayne, who is this in the picture with you."

Malayne leaned onto the wall next to her and stared at the photo for a moment before she answered, "That Tamaki, is my ex-fiance."

"Ex? Did you guys break up?"

"No. My fiance died about a year ago," She confessed sadly, then walked back to the kitchen without another word.

Tamaki looked back at the photo with Malayne and the man, they looked happy and in love. They were looking into each others eyes as they danced, Malayne was laughing and looked stunning in her dress. The man was much taller than her, and looked to be a couple years older than her. He had much love in his eyes as he stared down at Malayne. They looked like they were in their own world.

Kyoya took that time to write down all the information he had gathered, but soon went into the kitchen with Malayne.

"Can I ask why your hair is blonde?"

"Well you just asked so..." Malayne said with humour shimmering in her eyes.

Kyoya stared at the woman for a moment, waiting for an actual response.

"I like to blend in so I put fake colour in my hair. Honestly, blonde hair in a Japanese school? I'll stick out like a sore thumb, and I like to blend in."

Malayne continued to answer Kyoya's questions to the best of her ability as she cooked dinner. At some points she had to lie, but generally they were pretty basic questions. Malayne was just happy to have people in the house, she hated the idea of being alone let alone actually being alone. She thought about getting a cat, but pushed it into the back of her mind as she served everyone their food.

Malayne smiled as she ate her food, she liked people in the house.