Mix Four: We're goin' to Mickey D's!

Sally woke up feeling warm; she slowly opened her eyes and found herself lying in a hospital bed. She put a hand to her head wondering just what had happened. One minute she was being thanked by the host club and then the next darkness, she felt around making sure everything was in place as her hand brushed against the top of her head. She began to panic; someone had taken her headband during her moment of incapacitation. Something that she never did before nor did she seem too pleased to do again.

"Damn hair accessory thieves," she grumbled about to get out of bed, she stopped and took notice of the host club sitting around various places in the room asleep. She looked to her left and saw Tamaki was sleep in a chair next to the bed, his blazer was being used as a makeshift blanket. With a small smile she got out of bed finally and moved over to him, she took the blanket that had been covering her and put it over him as she crept silently into the bathroom and shut the door.

Tamaki jumped at the sound of the click, his blurry vision scanned the room for just a moment before settling on the bed. His eyes widened when he saw it was empty. "Sally?" he whispered so not to wake the others. "Sally? Where are you?"

The sound of a toilet flushing followed by water running was his answer. Sally emerged from the bathroom a few minutes later.

"Dude, I'm here." She walked over to him making sure to step over the sleeping twins carefully. "I was just…well you don't need to know what happened in there. Anyway, are you cool now? I didn't know they'd keep you overnight but you were an idiot to give me the bed when it should've been you in the bed rather than me."

"No no they didn't keep me," Tamaki explained. "But rather you fainted and the doctors said to take you to a spare room. So we used this one since it was closer and we all stayed to make sure you were all right."

"Won't your parents worry?" Sally questioned. "All of you must have strict families since you're like the toast of the town."

"No, our parents didn't mind," Tamaki explained. "We all called them and explained we were staying with a friend who wasn't feeling well."

"I see," Sally walked over to the bed and sat down. "Do you know what happened to my headband? It's missing."

"Oh right," Tamaki walked over to the table where Haruhi had put it and handed it to Sally. "Here, we had Haruhi undress you and put you to bed."

"I see…" Sally smiled softly at the girl sleeping on the nearby couch. "She's rather cool for doing it."

"Sally…listen, may I ask you something?" Tamaki began rubbing the back of his head. "I normally don't ask this but…you had me so scared that I'd lose you."

"Sure dude, what's up?"

"Did you faint because of me?"

Sally raised an eyebrow and knew she could not joke her way out of this. She needed to tell him the truth. "Yeah, but I had a reason to and don't get any ideas I am not some damn damsel that faints when she gets the vapors."

"Were you really that worried about me?" Tamaki asked. "I have had allergy attacks before but I've been careful since moving to Japan. So this is the first time this has happened in a long time."

"You could've died," Sally said looking at him. "I replayed the scene in my head a million times since it happened and I kept thinking, what if I had not been up there with you? What if I did not snap into action when I did? You'd be lying on some autopsy table right about now."

"Sally…"

"Don't Sally me, you know damn well what happened has me scared to high hell." Sally said tearing up. "You're one of my friends and I don't want to lose the only other person that's not afraid of me!"

"I'm a dear friend?

"You idiot, Yes!" Sally cried out loudly and buried her face into Tamaki's chest. She began to hit him trying to get her point across. "You idiot, idiot, idiot! Do not ever scare me like this again! I don't want to see you laying in a damn casket!"

Tamaki's eyes softened and he wrapped his arms around Sally carefully and gently. He looked down at her a long moment before resting his head on hers. He let her cry all the while whispering soothing words to her.

"You won't see me like that," He whispered. "I will be more careful I promise."

The hosts had begun waking up at hearing the sound of Sally crying. They saw Tamaki holding Sally and slowly came to a realization that their king might have been in a more serious relationship with the girl if he had not fallen into dramatics.

"Tama-chan," Honey began but was silenced by Mori as all of the hosts began quietly getting up to leave the two alone.

Once her crying fit was done Sally looked up at him and sniffled. "Tamaki, dude I…"

"I know… it's all right," Tamaki whispered. "I know that you're worried about me a lot and I know how hard it is for you too since I've heard of what happened at your other schools."

"How did you—?"

"My father's the chairman and I've been in his office going through his files about students." Tamaki admitted. "I normally take the files and make copies for the host club so to keep up to date with everyone…well that's Kyouya's job but I supply him with the things he needs for our club's records."

Sally looked at him. "So you knew this whole time and you didn't run away screaming?" she asked. "You must think I'm some kind of chick with anger issues."

"I knew this whole time and I do think you have some anger issues," Tamaki said. "But I also know it's not a big part of who you are and that's why I am not bothered by your past. I much rather have a friend that I can enjoy spending time with rather than be wary of."

Sally nodded. "All this time you knew…" she repeated once again. "Dude listen, I will not get into any fights at school. I don't' wanna leave you behind now that I know you act like a hapless idiot about your health."

"But Sally this was only an acci-"

"Don't say a word, I promise to be here for you, when your other friends can't."

"Sally you don't have to."

"I want to."

"Kyo-chan, should we have left them alone?" Honey asked curiously as the host club walked towards the waiting limo. "Tama-chan has never been left alone with a girl for a long period of time. He may not be used to talking to girls outside the host club."

"He'll be fine," Kyouya smiled softly. "I think he might've found someone that can help him a little more than we've done."

"Senpai, you're scheming something, I can tell." Haruhi said taking note that Kyouya had that same smile whenever he had a plan. "You're going to use this to build up the host club's revenue?"

"Not this time," Kyouya pushed up his glasses. "I'm actually happy the moron's able to find someone else that understands him. I believe Tamaki might show her a side that I myself haven't seen before, a side that was probably locked away for many years due to his situation."

"In other words, the boss's side that he had in France may rear its head?" Hikaru asked. "Kyouya-senpai what if he messes it up?"

"He won't."

The hosts went silent but finally decided to take their leave. They all did send a prayer up to the heavens hoping their friend would not mess up his chance at happiness.

"Are you sure you're fine?"

Tamaki looked at Sally as they finally had left the hospital. The two of them were disappointed that the host club had left them behind, as they had been their only rides home. However, after much debating they decided to walk home. Therefore, it was a nice moment to spend time amongst the warmth and sounds of the busy streets. They were lucky it was a Sunday so they did not have to worry about school. It did seem strange for the two to be still dressed in school uniforms.

"I am fine," Sally gave a bright smile flashing the peace sign. "I am a tough person; I've been through hell and back. Been a fighter for many years and I've kicked more asses than Captain Falcon."

"So you've falcon punched a few people?" Tamaki asked holding back a small laugh.

"Oh hell yeah, they didn't go flying but it was awesome to see them fall flat on their asses." Sally gazed at Tamaki. "You know I should show you my moves some time."

Tamaki broke out into laughter. "You realize what you just said right?"

"Yeah I said I'd show you my mov…oh dear god I just unknowingly quoted Captain Falcon." Sally groaned but laughed. "Hey, how about we stop off for some burgers at McDonalds? I'm buying."

"Sally, I would feel better if we got you home first and we need to change since we're still in our uniforms."

"So what, ain't nobody going to say one word to us," Sally put a finger to his lips to silence him. "Leave it all to me."

"Sally…"

"Don't you dare Sally me, we're going for Mickey Ds." Sally grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the large building with Golden Arches.

Tamaki was lost; he was completely and utterly lost. He had no idea of where he was nor did he know how to act. All he knew was that Sally was rather excited about being here. He looked around him and saw many people ordering food and others were sitting down at tables eating. He glanced over his shoulder and saw some kids were playing with small toys.

"Yo dude come on we're up next." Sally called out. "What kind of meal do you want? I normally get a lot whenever I eat."

"You do?" Tamaki looked at the menu board above them before looking back at Sally. "Err, How about that?"

Sally laughed softly. "Dude that's a Hot and Groovy burger," she said. "Are you sure you can handle it?"

"Its fine," Tamaki said quietly. "It'll be fine and it sounds tasty."

"All right," Sally said shaking her head and began to order their food. She looked at Tamaki a moment and giggled seeing he was looking at something in a display case nearby. "And add on one more thing for me." She whispered something to the cashier and laughed. "Yo Tamaki, we'll sit by the window and chill all right?"

"Sure," Tamaki walked back to where Sally was standing as his hands folded behind his back. He gazed up at the ceiling unsure of how to approach a topic of conversation. He did not know if Sally was into commoner expeditions.

"They sure are slow at this time of day," Sally mumbled. "We'll probably have to chill here today rather than going somewhere else."

"Sally, do you enjo-"

"Oh awesome our orders are ready!" Sally smiled. "You get the napkins, sodas, and straws, I'll grab us a table."

"Sally, wait how do you…." Tamaki looked over at the soda machines and sighed. This was going to be a learning experience.

"Dude, you're seriously hopeless," Sally laughed as she wiped Tamaki's shirt with a napkin. She had never seen someone make a soda dispenser spew out its contents in rapid succession. She was happy she managed to help him before he drowned in Coca Cola.

"I didn't know that it would act that way," Tamaki mumbled and winced at how rough Sally was wiping his hair. "Hey be careful!"

"Stop whining," Sally ordered as she finally stopped wiping his hair. "There now, stop whining you big baby."

"I'm not a big baby." Tamaki pouted.

"Oh yes yes you're a big boy." Sally teased and laughed quietly. "Eat your food and chill out; it's going to get colder if you stall."

Tamaki looked down at the box sitting in front of him. He was unsure of eating a burger as he had never eaten one in his life.

"Dude, it's just food, it's not going to kill you," Sally gasped. "Wait a second I didn't mean it like that!"

"Its fine, "

Sally watched him a moment but gasped in realization as she shook her head. "Wait, here take mine instead."

"Why?" Tamaki asked in surprise.

"Just give it here." Sally took it from him and smiled. "I forgot this one has err... chrysanthemum lettuce."

"Are you sure?" Tamaki asked.

"Yeah," Sally smiled gently and took it from him. She hoped he could not see through her lie, as she knew the burger was rather spicy and Tamaki seemed like the type who did not bode well with spicy things. "I don't mind swapping and I think that you'd like mine more."

"Ok…" Tamaki smiled and opened the box slid in front of him. He looked down at the burger a long moment. It seemed like it was a heart attack on a bun. Well it was now or never, he needed to throw caution to the wind and take one small bite.

"Hey, dude if you don't like it then that's cool." Sally said quietly. "I didn't think this through did I? You're probably used to more glamorous foods right?"

"No this is fine," Tamaki finally sucked it up and picked up the burger. He brought it close to his mouth and finally bit into it. His eyes widened and he sat it down in the box again. "Sally…"

"Yes?"

"What did I just taste?"

"It's called a triple decker big mac," Sally explained. "I travelled across the sea to taste the epicness that is only available here in Japan."

"It's rather tasty." Tamaki picked up the burger again, took a large bite of it and hummed happily at the flavors blending and dancing in his mouth. "Mm, this is good."

"I am glad you enjoy it," Sally picked up her soda and took a long sip as she looked out the window at the people walking past. "I could sit here all day and people watch."

"People watch? Is that like hosting?" Tamaki asked curiously.

"Nah, its where you watch people walk past where you're sitting and try to figure out their life stories." Sally looked at him a long moment. "I could tell what your life story is by looking at you."

"You cannot."

"I so can!"

"Prove it!"

Sally laughed and gazed at Tamaki for a few seconds. "You are the son of a rich chairman of Ouran Academy. Your life is rather complicated as your mother and father always spoiled you whenever you'd throw a ten minute tantrum if you saw a toy you wanted but they'd tell you no." She saw the look on Tamaki's face and laughed. "So now they always ensure your happiness comes before theirs but sometimes you do throw a tantrum if you cannot have any more hair gel for your hair."

"You are way off," Tamaki teased. "I was a model child and I was never a brat about any toys I wanted, and I don't throw tantrums now."

Sally burst out into laughter at his shock. "Dude, I am messing with you. That is the beauty of people watching. You can make up some bullshit story about them."

"So you made that up?" Tamaki laughed and shoved Sally gently. "You're funny; I cannot believe you'd make up a story like that at random."

"It's a whole lot of fun," Sally turned and looked out the window at the people walking past. "Come on dude make up a story about the next person you see out that window."

"All right," Tamaki spotted a man wearing a business suit and talking on a cell phone. He smiled brightly. "That man there is a Japanese CEO of a local medicine company. He specializes in helping to heal all of Japan and…"

"Boring!" Sally said making a snoring sound. "Dude that's so lame that I am going to fall asleep."

"I wasn't done. He's really a murderer in disguise who poisoned his business partner for killing his secret lover who worked in the house as a maid." Tamaki added. "You do know how hard it is to find good help these days."

"Bravo," Sally said clapping. "Dude you got some chops in the story telling department. I seriously think it's cool you're able to fabricate a story like that."

"I've been told that I have an overactive imagination," Tamaki gave a nervous laugh.

"Well you got chops," Sally held up her cup to him. "A toast to the bad ass of storytelling named Tamaki Suou."

Tamaki laughed and held up his own cup. "Cheers."

Author Notes: There ya go another chapter done! These are really rather short but I slowly want to develop Tamaki's friendship with Sally. I am having a lot of fun writing their conversations and it strays a bit away to show a side to the two of them that is not seen often. I do hope all of you enjoyed this chapter and please drop me a review. Until next time I will see you in the next chapter.