Author's Note:

May: Once again, I'm back. Rea-san's leading in the contest by one chapter.

Tamaki: But don't you only have 6 chapters and she has 7?

May: -smacks him on the head- You dolt! Remember I have a prologue? Where you were tormented by ghosts?

Tamaki: -sulks- Oh...right...

Naru: Get on with it. I'm getting impatient.

Chapter 6

"Because he's a-" Naru was interrupted by a throat clearing cough.

Mai and Naru turned to the origin of the cough and saw that it was no other than Ootori Kyouya.

"Konbanwa, Ootori-sama," Mai greeted, bowing her head politely.

Kyouya ignored her and walked towards Naru.

"Mai, return to your room, please," Naru said, gesturing for Mai to leave.

Mai widened her eyes in shock for a moment but they returned to their normal size soon enough. She quickly got up, ignoring the glare that Kyouya was giving her and left the room. When she was outside, she heard Naru and Kyouya discussing something.

'Wait...didn't Naru just say please?'

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"Shibuya-san, I cannot permit you to leak whatever you have read to anyone. I'll deal with you if you do," Kyouya threatened.

"Ah, I wish not to sound rude, Ootori-sama, but are you challenging me?" Naru said without any fear.

"Indeed I am. Perhaps you haven't heard from the students how powerful and influential my family is," Kyouya said as his glasses glinted. "I can easily put your organization out of business."

"Very well then, Ootori-sama. I shall not speak a word. My mouth shall be sealed," Naru replied sarcastically but Kyouya didn't seem to pick up on his sarcasm.

Kyouya adjusted his glasses and quickly left the office.

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The next day...

Mai woke up to the sound heavy chattering and giggling. Aroused by the laughter, she got up, got dressed and left the room.

"Hahaha! Bou-san, that is so funny!" Ayako screamed in laughter, clutching her stomach.

Mai raised an eyebrow as she stared at the giggling group, Ayako, Houshou, Yasuhara and John. Masako was sitting right beside John but she didn't seem to pay any mind to the ongoings. She was just staring blankly into space.

"Would anyone like tea?" Mai asked when everyone had calmed down.

"I'd want some," Houshou said as he raised his hand.

"Tea wouldn't be so bad," John chimed in.

"I've decided to take some," Ayako joined.

"I haven't taken my tea yet. It wouldn't hurt, would it?" Yasuhara said.

"Tea would be nice," Masako said softly, not looking at Mai.

Just as she was about to head to the kitchenette, she stopped dead on her tracks as she heard another voice.

"My dear princess, I'd like a taste of the tea that flows from your beauty," Tamaki said, bowing in front of her.

"We'd want some too!" the twins said in unison, raising their hands like Houshou.

And lastly...

"Mai! Tea!" Naru barked.

"Hai, hai," she replied, turning her head to the direction of Naru's office. "So tea for...12 people. Okay, I'll be back."

She hurriedly went to the kitchenette and in around 5 minutes, the tea was ready.

"Mmm! Your tea smalls great, my princess," Tamaki complimented.

"Stop sweet talking me, Tamaki-sama," Mai said.

She served the tea and brought the two cups over to Naru and Lin.

"Naru! Tea!" Mai giggled as she imitated his tone.

"What are you laughing about?" Naru asked, turning away from his work.

"Nothing. It's nothing. Really. Nothing," Mai said as she left the room chuckling.

"Naru, is she alright?" Lin inquired.

"I'm not sure," Naru replied flatly.

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"Is anyone here?" Haruhi called out as she entered the Third Music room.

Depositing her bag on the couch, she entered the room where Mai, Ayako and Masako were staying. To her surprise, she was greeted by and empty and irritatingly silent room.

"Fujioka-san?" Mai called from outside the room. She had heard Haruhi's voice while she was at Naru's office.

Haruhi quickly turned around. Dismissing the voice as her imagination, she walked towards the couch, only to find Mai sitting there very comfortably.

"Ah, Mai-san, what have you been doing here alone?" Haruhi asked.

"Well, in the first place, I'm not exactly alone. Lin and Naru haven't left that room. Not to mention, I haven't seen them leaving for the bathroom either," Mai giggled as she spoke the last sentence.

Haruhi giggled as well, making Mai blush slightly.

"So, what are you actually doing here with those two guys?" Haruhi asked, referring to Naru and Lin.

"Well, I'm their tea slave," Mai said simply.

"Sort of similar to me. I'm their coffee slave," Haruhi said.

"Anyway, have you noticed anything similar between Ootori-sama and Naru-chan?" Mai asked but Haruhi raised an eyebrow.

"Naru-chan?"

"Eh, I meant Shibuya-san."

"Physically, they both have black hair and a tall build. Socially, both of them are cold and really clever."

"I see. I can say the same."

"Hn, I must get going soon. I just dropped by to check if there was going to be any club activities today."

"Ah, would you like some tea? I must refill Naru's tea anyway. He sure drinks a lot but he doesn't seem to get rid of it," Mai giggled.

"I'd love some."

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"Ne, Kaoru, I'm getting bored. Our doll doesn't like being dressed up," Hikaru told his twin while glancing at Masako.

Masako noticed him glancing at her and crossed her arms and looked away.

"Hai, Hikaru. We should have chosen Mai-chan instead. She'd look cuter anyways," Kaoru said as he shrugged his shoulders.

"I don't care whoever you choose. You guys are being annoying," Masako said, still not looking at them.

"Then we could dress up Haruhi," Hikaru said.

Upon realizing what he said, he quickly covered his mouth.

"Just don't tell anyone, okay?" Hikaru said turning to Masako's direction but she was no longer there.

"Sigh, we need a more loyal toy," Kaoru sighed as he and his twin made their way to their waiting limo.