Sakura's POV:

I woke up before my alarm went off. I opened my eyes slowly then tried to clear them of sleepiness. I sat up from my lying position and stretched while yawning. Then I looked at my clock and saw that the short arm was pointing past 5 but not past 6. I sighed and stretched again before sliding my legs to the side of the bed.

I stood up and walked to the bathroom and took a bath. Because of my sleepiness that was still in me, I bathed for almost 30 minutes. I dressed in my school uniform then readied my bag.

I went out of my room and to my brothers' room while holding my bag. I put it on the ground when I reached the door to their room then opened it. I put my head inside to peek but it seems my brothers' snoring (Naruto) just made it easy to guess that their still asleep.

I sighed and went in fully. The curtains were closed and the lights are out but because of the light outside I can see their silhouettes. I chuckled to myself and then walked to each of their beds and woke them up. Starting with Sasuke's since his bed is closest to me. Then to Sai's and lastly to Naruto's.

At first Naruto was struggling to keep his sleep but I took his blanket away and it caused him to pat his hands around his bed and when he couldn't get ahold of it, he began to crawl around while still patting the bed with his eyes closed. It made me laugh a little. Unfortunately for him, one of his hands caused him to slide from the side of his bed to the floor.

I shook my head when I heard him groan in discomfort then after a few seconds, I heard him snore. I picked him up. I carried him until we all reached their bathroom. Sasuke opened the door and went in with Sai in tow. I put down Naruto and straightened him.

I woke him up while walking to their bathroom and he just clutched my neck when he realized I was carrying him. "Take a bath now and I'll cook breakfast," I said then I closed the door to the bathroom and walked to the kitchen.

Once inside, I took a plain apron from a hook on the wall and started to cook. I finished half an hour later and put the cooked breakfast on plates. A few maids came in a while before and they helped me put the plates on the table. I started eating and while I'm at it, I read one of my books.

I heard loud taps of feet from the staircase and it made me look at the doorway. In the next few seconds, my little brothers appeared panting heavily. Naruto and Sasuke leaning on the frame of the daoorway. While little Sai was holding his knees and this caused him to bend a bit. They all looked cute because of their eagerness for breakfast.

I called out to them and they walked toward me. I stood up then to help them to their seats. Once the four af us were seated, we ate. Pretty loudly, thanks to the bickering of the twins, Naruto and Sasuke. After breakfast we we walked out of the mansion and down the steps.

The car was already parked in front of us and the driver was leaning on it as if he was waiting for a while. I asked him if he did but he answered humbly, "No. I just parked here by the time you opened the door Ojou-sama." I nodded and walked towards the door.

The driver opened it then closed it once the four of us were inside. After starting the engine he drove the car out of the gates. Half an hour passed when we reached the school. As usual, there weren't any students around. We all waved at the driver as he drove out of the lot. Then I walked my little brothers to their classrooms just like yesterday.

And just like yesterday, the female classmates of Sasuke and Naruto were there. I ignored the looks the girls were giving me as I passed them. I waved the twins goodbye and walked on. When we reached Sai's classroom, no one was inside so I decided to give him company.

After a while, the girl from yesterday appeared behind the doorway and she waved shyly at the both of us. Sai and I waved back. Then I stood up, ruffled Sai's hair, and went out.

I slung my bag on my shoulders and walked at a slow pace. When I reached my classroom, it was already past 7:30. But my classmates still weren't inside so I left my bag on my desk and toured for a bit. I found three libraries. They were all quiet. And I liked it. But I wonder if it will become noisy once all the students arrived. I shrugged then closed the door to the third library after entering the said room.

There was a staircase for the second floor. I decided to stay there and read. Thankfully there weren't any disturbances yet so I have time to read at least in peace. I picked a book from a random bookshelf. Then I sat on a chair just near a bookshelf and away from the railings. I liked it when noone can see me when I want to be alone.

I began reading. And a while later, the library began to become noisy and it irked me. I sighed irritatedly. I closed the book, stood up, and brought the book back from where I took it. I descended the stairs slowly, trying my best to not gain attention. But of course, that plan always fails me.

Everyone looked at me. Even the butlers stopped what they were doing just to have a look at me. I felt irritated but I ignored their stares and just kept on walking out of the library. One butler bowed as he opened the door to the library. I nodded in response and went out.

Then I looked at the watch on my left wrist and saw that it was almost 8. I quickly walked to my classroom and went in. I ignored their stares again. It was still unnerving. When I sat on my chair with a huff, I felt a presence in front of me.

I looked up only to see Kyoya and Tamaki glaring at me. I sweatdropped as I remembered yesterday. I sighed and got ready for the cold voice that I know would come out of their mouths.

"Haruno-san. Will you please go to this address? Someone wants to meet you," Tamaki said with a cold tone as he handed me a piece of paper. I took it and opened it. I saw my address on it and I forced myself to not smile. Really. They amuse me in a way. Though I still think they're weird.

I nodded to say I would then their shadows were gone in front of me. I sighed. I think today would be very tiring. By that time, the teacher was already in front and was about to greet us. I stared at the teacher and listened ignoring the fact that everyone's eyes are on me for a reason I do not know.

After a few hours, lunch started. I wasn't hungry much so I decided to go to the garden and spend time there again. I stood up then quickly walked out the classroom. Tamaki and Kyoya didn't follow me. Thank goodness.

Once I reached the garden I dumped myself down with a sigh. A very long, tired sigh. Then I heard footsteps on the grass from behind me. I didn't spare them a glance and just kept myself in my contented and dazed state. Then the footsteps just stopped. I still didn't spare them a glance. But once I heard a cough wanting my attention, I twisted my waist to face them.

And in front of me I saw the hostclub members. The twins, the upperclassman named Mitsukuni, and lastly, Tamaki were crossing their arms with their face in a scowl of sorts. I looked at the others and saw that Kyoya was scribbling something in his notebook while Haruhi, the crossdressing girl, and the other upperclassman, Takeshi, were just staring at me with blank eyes. I then took my eyes back to Tamaki questioningly.

And he even had the nerve to sigh irritatedly at me. He asked, "Why are you here alone, Haruno SAKU-san?" not really answering my unsaid question. He also gave emphasis at my fake name. I didn't answer and just twisted my waist back to its ariginal position, my back facing the group. Then my shoulder was gripped on tightly and I felt a dark aura behind me.

I sweatdropped when I looked at them and saw that the one holding my shoulder tightly was the blank faced Morinozuka Takeshi and every one of the members of the hostclub emitted the black aura. I stared at them for a while then counted backwards from 3.

2.

1.

And the bell rang just as I thought of number one. I stood up while forcefully taking Morinozuka's hand off of my shoulder and I patted the back of my pants from dirt. I then looked at them with a blank expression and said, "Don't worry. I will go to the person that wanted to meet me. So don't get excited."

I walked around their group without giving them a second look. I ignored their calls and just walked quickly to the room. Once there, I went in with a sigh. Then I sat on my seat and waited for the class to start.

A few hours later, our teacher ended the class and I picked up my bag. I took out the piece of paper Tamaki handed to me and opened it. I read the words on it and sighed again. 'It seems I'm sighing a lot today. Oh well,' I thought before walking out of the classroom while holding my bag over my shoulder just like the cool guys in movies. I went to my brothers' part of the school and fetched them. Once I reached the room of my youngest brother, I peeked in and saw that Sai was alone again. I called out to him and he looked at me.

I smiled at him while gesturing to him that it's time that we go. He stood up quickly, picked up his bag, and ran over to me. I picked him up using both of my arms while still carrying my bag. Then we went to the gates of the school where I saw the hostclub members waiting for me with expectant looks.

I 'tch'ed in irritation and I adjusted my little brother, Sai, so he won't be uncomfortable. The four of us passed the group of expectant people and ignored them. 'Geez. . . Can't they just stop it with the cold faces,' I thought with a tired sigh. We stopped to wait for Rei-san as he is our chauffeur, too. A few minutes later and Rei-san parked in front of us. He went out of the car, walked to our side then bowed respectfully. I nodded in response then I walked nearer to him and whispered, "Please act as if I am just someone who rides with you. It seems that even the intelligent Ootori Kyoya-san couldn't connect the dots."

Rei-san nodded when I looked at him expectantly. I smiled and mouthed 'Thank you' before going to the backseat of the car. As usual, Rei-san opened the door for us and I let my little brothers in first. After going in, Rei-san closed the door and hurried to the driver's seat. He started the engine and we went home.

Once inside the gates and in front of the mansion, I told Rei-san to close the gates. Then I opened the door and slid out of the car with Naruto, Sasuke, and little Sai after me. Rei-san came jogging back towards us and took Naruto and Sai's bags. Sasuke and I held ours. Then we all went into the mansion where, once their shoes were thrown immaturely on the floor, the twins raced to their room.

Sai was left standing with me in the hallway. I chuckled at my little brothers' antics. Then I looked at Sai with a smile while I held out my hand for him to take. He did and together, we walked through the hallway, up the stairs, and to the boys' room. I opened the door for Sai to go in and I told them, "Change your clothes and wait for the food to be ready in the living room. At least you won't be bored."

The three of them answered simultaneously, "Yes, nee-chan!" I nodded and closed the door. I walked toward my room and changed. My change of clothes consisted of loose pants and a t-shirt that is a bit big for me but it makes me comfortable. Like those baggy guy shirts. I walked out of my room and headed for the kitchen to cook.

Once I was inside the kitchen, I took an apron from the hook on the wall and started the preparations for dinner and cooked. I was almost done when I heard loud shouts from the living room. I chuckled a bit knowing that the twins were the source of the shouts.

Once put in plates, I called a maid and asked her to help me put the plates on the dining table. After doing said task, I called my little brothers who literally ran towards me. Me. And not towards the table. And because of this, I fell backwards with my little brothers on top of me.

"Oi. Aren't you going to eat? the food's getting cold," I stated. Then I sweatdropped when I felt two heads on top of me shake from left to right and vice versa. I called a maid and told her to help me get my brothers off of me. After that energy-wasting task, we sat and started to eat.

A while later, Rei-san came in, bowed, and said, "The young men from yesterday are here, Ojou-sama. Shall I let them in?" I felt the eyes of my little brothers on me then I sighed. I answered him, "No. Please tell them to come back a few weeks later? I don't want any visits for now. Tell them I'm busy or something of the sort. Please Rei-san."

He nodded and I said 'thank you'. He bowed then went out. The four of us continued to eat and talk. After eating, I told them to go to living room and play. But they didn't. Instead they offered to help me wash the dishes. I 'awww'ed then said, "I'll let you only if you behave. And that's for the two of you, Sasuke and Naruto." The three of them nodded and so, with three young, short, still clumsy and cute little brothers helping me, the task of washing the dishes was an epic failure.

Thankfully, right before Sai or the twins can break any more plates, I let them go to their room. With obvious finality. I sighed when I finished washing the dishes and putting them in their containers and racks then wiped my forehead from an imaginary sweat with a 'whew'.

I went to the living room and looked at the clock hanging on the wall. And I saw that it was ten minutes before 8. Almost time for bed. At least for my little babies. I shook my head when I remembered the previous incident in the kitchen. I walked up the staircase and into the room of my little babies without knocking.

Inside, I saw three depressed boys with their heads hanging low. It seems that they didn't notice my intrusion and so with a smile on my face, I leaned on the frame of the doorway and knocked on the door. It got the attention of the depressed boys but their mood still didn't lighten. Thinking of an idea, I went to my room and took a random book from one of my bookshelves then I went back to the boys' room.

I knocked this time. Though the door is open. Then I sat on the bed of Sai and hummed in a carefree way to get their attention. Then I said, "I'm going to read one of my books. Look. I already brought it from my room. It's one of your favorites. So lighten up and I'll read it to you 'till you fall asleep." That got the bad mood out of the window.

Naruto and Sasuke quickly walked to the middle bed where I was sitting. And they plopped themselves on said furniture. The three of them were lying on their stomachs and were looking at me expectantly. I chuckled with my hand over my mouth then I opened the book and started to read.

Nine chapters later, I heard Naruto's snoring so I paused to look at them. And look what I found! I found my little brothers on their stomachs and their head on their palms with their eyes closed and mouths slightly open (excmption for Naruto's as his mouth was wide open as he snored). I 'huff'ed in annoyance then I shook my head with a small smile. I closed the book and crawled to the side of the bed.

I put the book an the floor beside Sai's bed where I just read the book from. Then I carefully and slowly carried Naruto to his bed and covered him with his blanket. His plushie was on the foot of the bed so I picked it up and put it beside him. His arms unconsciously surrounded the toy and he pulled it closer to his chest making him look cuter than he already is. Though he was still snoring. I kissed him on the forehead and patted it lovingly.

Next was Sasuke. I carried him the same way as I carried Naruto. I put him on his bed and covered him with his blanket. He was already holding his own plushie so I needn't put it back to him. I kissed him on his visible cheek then I patted his head lovingly just like I did to Naruto's forehead. I looked at the very last and youngest boy of the Haruno manor. Sai.

I went to his bed and I righted him under his blanket. He wasn't holding his plushie and it wasn't on the foot of his bed so I looked around. I looked under his bed and saw nothing. I stood up then searched around the room. I heard little Sai whimper so I looked at him. He was patting his pillow and his sides. I hurried my search for his favorite toy. It took me a little while but I found the wolf plushie inside their cabinet.

'I wonder why he put it in here,' I thought. Then I walked to Sai's bed and saw him tearing up a bit at the absence of his plushie. I picked him up and carried him with an arm. As if he knew it was me carrying him by instinct, he looped his arms around my neck. Then I gave him the plushie and he took it gingerly and sleepily. I swayed as I sang a lullaby. After a few minutes, Sai wasn't tearing up and was sleeping peacefully with his plushie in his tight hold.

I put him down to his bed and covered him with his blanket for the second time. Then I kissed him on the cheek and patted his head lovingly just like the way I'd done the other two. Then as I was about to go out of their room, I heard one of them say 'I love you nee-chan. Oyasumi.' I looked at them and smiled happily. I answered them in a soft voice,"Good night. I love you." Then I went out of their room fully. I closed their door then went down to check if the maids are already asleep.

I found one. I scolded her about this time being everyone's sleeping hour. She bowed down several times to show that she is sorry. I told her I forgave her but if she will stay up late again, I'll fire her. At least that threat worked. I know I'm being cruel about the 'firing' thing but I need to discipline the people of this house. Family member or not. This house demands everyone to follow its rules and I'm no exception. Neither are the maids and butlers of the house.

I told her to go to sleep. She bowed one more time before leaving my sight. I sighed out of tiredness and shook my head. 'Really. Everytime. Do I have to scold every straggler during sleeping time?' I thought. Then I walked around a little more and found no one staying up. I nodded my head and headed to my room.

Once I reached it, I closed the door and skipped to my bed. I jumped and fell to my bed with a soft, muffled 'thump'. I covered myself with my warm blanket and snuggled deeper into the soft feeling of my bed. Then I closed my eyes and slept. Leaving tomorrow's worries and future problems.

"Oyasumi," I whispered before I felt myself dream of different fantasies.

~Chapter Four ends here~

Platinum. Anime07: I just improved this chapter so I'm sure there weren't any more mistakes! And for the washing the dishes part about why there was no maid I mentioned. . . I think I was imagining that there were other maids inside the kitchen also doing cleaning chores besides Sakura. . . I just thought to let new, sharp-eyed readers know that since I read a review about it. . . Sorry for that! Forgive me!