It hadn't taken as long as I had guessed it would; to learn to waltz. Barely a day! Though, Tamaki seemed all the more depressed he hadn't been Haruhi's teacher. It had, ironically, been Miss Kasuka. Watching the two dance had been a pleasure. Though we had, only time would tell if it would amount to anything. I had been dancing with the Lady also, but my lesson was over; she said I would do perfectly fine. She was even generous enough to teach us proper manners while dancing such as looking at the girl you're dancing with, and being sure to lead. It was most amusing to me when Haruhi lost her balance and toppled the poor Princess over~! Standing between the twins, we viewed Tamaki's despair mischievously.

"Why so gloomy boss?"

The twins glanced to me, in the middle, talking to, and through me.

"I bet it's because he wanted to be the one Haruhi practices with."

"Not even gonna bet on it. It's true~"

"I think you may be right but he's way too tall to stand in as a woman~"

"Though he acts like one..."

With Kyouya's mutter I glanced over my shoulder at him and flashed him one big smile. ~~~ Now, Miss Kasuka sat at one of our small, rounded tables, marveling at our tea set. I stood a little farther back from Kyouya and Haruhi, who were beside said table, but I could still hear their conversation loud and clear.

"Thank you so much for allowing my brother and I to practice with you... We really appreciate it."

Kasuka, dabbing her face with a napkin, beamed, glancing back at me. I flashed her a small, shy smile before looking away.

"Oh, no problem! I heard that you guys weren't seeing and customers today so you could practice dancing~"

She rested her elbows on the table and laid her chin on her hands.

"I'm glad I got to spend this time alone with you..."

I could hear the smile in her voice, even with her back to me and I frowned. Of course.. it was all really for Haruhi... then again, I shouldn't be surprised... Haruhi seemed vaguely confused... and disappointed that she was infatuated with... "him". Kasuka looked back to the tea cup, lifting it.

"My, this is a new tea-set, isn't it? It's Ginori..."

Haruhi straightened, looking to Kyouya confused.

"Ginori?.."

"You have a keen eye, mademoiselle..." he said softly, to Kasuka.

"In fact, we've just received them yesterday~ We decided it was about time for the Club to upgrade its tea-sets."

Kasuka sat for a second in silence, smiling, her eyes flickering with sadness and memory.

"I see... what a pretty color.. Lovely..."

Tamaki caught onto this, and looked up. Haruhi seemed amused.

"You must be really into table-ware.. huh?"

Kasuka jumped, sitting up straighter, flustered.

"Eh! N-not really! I mean, no of course I'm not!" she stuttered.

"Whatever would give you that idea?"

She chuckled, Haruhi left with a nervous smile and twitching brow, confused. Why would she lie about such a harmless thing?... Watching her finger rub against the green of the cup, I frowned. There was something definitely wrong here... The door to the Club opened and we all looked up curiously, except for Kasuka... whose head went down...

"Hello?" a young man's voice echoed.

"I'm here with the new tea-cups you ordered..."

Kasuka's finger-dragging stopped.

"Ah. Thank you very much. Every item you've chosen has been extremely popular with the ladies; I'm quite impressed."

The man was indeed young, with short, spiked brown hair and darker eyes. He was holding a box which I would guess held the tea-set. He was really soft-spoken and his whole being radiated with a kind-hearted air.

"Well that's good to hear.."

Haruhi walked around Kasuka, going to inspect the man, I followed in suit, standing just behind her.

"So, do you sell tea-sets?"

"No... I'm just a regular student... Can't you tell by the uniform?"

But still, he smiled. Haruhi took the box, glancing down at it just as Kasuka started to laugh.

"Ehehehe... Oh Haruhi, you're so funny! I can't blame you for not knowing-"

she turned to face us, smiling.

"After-all, he doesn't look like an heir to a first-class company."

The man, taken aback, seemed a little bewildered, and embarrassed.

"First class company?"

I raised my eyebrows looking the boy up and down. Kasuka was right... he seemed so common. Kyouya decided to fill us in... the poor boy stared at Kasuka both awed and distressed.

"His family's business; the Suzushima Trading Company deals primarily in the importing of table-ware."

Kasuka's face seemed to become more distressed as well and she averted her gaze to the floor.

"They currently have the top-market share in the country..."

And he obviously has some relation with Kasuka... ~~~ After embarrassing Kasuka and discovering her engagement to Tohru, Tamaki stood in the middle of all of us, contemplating.

"Suzushima is a good boy, right?"

Hone chirruped curiously.

"Yeah."

"Alright everyone. We'll have to work on our strategy!"

"Which one?" we questioned in unison.

I cast Haruhi a light smile before looking back to Tamaki, unamused. His head snapped up and he got that determined spark in his eye usually signalling he had just came up with one of his stupidest ideas yet.

"Men! It's our responsibility as members of the Elite Ouran Host Club to make every girl happy!"

But all of this was much much earlier... and now, we had prepared for the ball!... Tamaki had us going as girls; Haruhi for some maniacal plan to get Kasukazaki and her fiance~ together and me... well because he complained I needed to get in-touch with my feminine side. He said that every man must... especially me since I wasn't really a man ^U^"" Ehehehe... I hate dresses -_- But for now, we were in tuxes and I fixed my tie as Tamaki began his introduction.

"It is so good to see you here tonight my little lambs~"

As he cooed, I glanced about the dark ballroom and along the stairs to Haruhi, chewing my lip nervously. She was too distracted to take notice of me. Tamaki was raising his hand as he spoke until his arm was vertical with his body by the last words.

"The Ouran Host Club would like to bid you~" cue a spot-light from literally NOWHERE!

"Welcome~~~" he slowly bowed, bringing his hand to his chest and the chandeliers came on one by one causing me to blink a few times, startled.

The orchestra started to play a basic waltz melody and I smiled down from the staircases at all the expectant ladies below. The began to clap, obviously excited and awaiting our descent from the stairs. Straightening from our similar bowed positions, I smiled shyly as I was instructed and Kyouya opened his arms starting to speak.

"As always ladies, the Host Club is here for your entertainment. So we invite you to dance to your heart's content."

I glanced his way, my smile faltering, but I soon regained it... The girls must have struggled for hours to look that beautiful... I shouldn't criticize my own profession; besides.. who could stay mad at Kyouya in that attire? I flushed lightly, redirecting my gaze to the many below.

"Based on her dancing skills, one lucky lady tonight will be chosen as Queen. The Queen's reward will consist of a passionate kiss on the cheek from our King."

Tamaki, still in the middle and at attention of everyone had his arms criss-crossed over his chest, and lifted his head and smiled charmingly.

"Good luck to you~" he cooed, extending a hand to them and winking "my darlings~~"

I myself had to restrain from flushing as the ladies cheered and clapped as they should. I even saw a few faint! From my spot nearer to Kyouya I glanced over as the twins spoke. Haruhi looked not only annoyed but almost as nervous as I.

"Haruhi, show some enthusiasm" they whined.

"Well excuse me you guys; sorry, I'm not used to this sort of thing. I've only ever gone to the festivals held in my neighborhood park!"

She glanced my way still dumb-founded, and eyebrow twitching, probably wondering if I felt the same. With a small, reassuring smile, I slid up beside Mori as we faced their way. Kyouya was scribbling something on his clipboard.

"I don't really know if you can consider that a party or not. Well, since you're already here you might as well get yourself something to eat... We've got quite a spread.."

Almost immediately Haruhi snapped out of it, curious.

"A spread?"

Oh dear... she was probably hoping they had- she glanced over, flushing a little.

"With fancy tuna?.."

Kyouya literally broke his pen and I jumped back towards Mori, surprised. Nearly falling, Mori caught me around the waist and anchored my feet to the ground causing me to cast him one hell of a grateful glance. Everyone else, besides him, seemed shocked.

"Fan-" "cy" "tuna!?"

I was drug over by Mori and watched, curiously as the Twins rubbed their faces on either side of a flustered Haruhi's head finding her to be adorable. Tamaki leapt down from his higher balcony, Kyouya was dialing someone on his cell-phone, and well, Mori had me in a sort of embrace. Tamaki pointed to Kyouya as he lifted the phone to his ear.

"Get some fancy tuna here right now!"

"Add some deluxe sushi..."

"You poor dear..."

The twins whined with tears in their eyes and I had to force back a laugh hearing Haruhi's thoughts. Damn these filthy rich jerks...

As the night continued on, I did find it rather... magical~ Haruhi and I hadn't danced much, but whenever we weren't we stuck around each-other. Haruhi had even danced with Kanako once; but that was interrupted by the rest of the Club... and we were forced into our disguises. The plan had just only begun.