Chapter 1 - A Discussion

"Bye Dad!" Haruhi called, grabbing her bag and heading out the door. It was just another day in May, and Haruhi Fujioka was a cheerful girl. She loved May, it's when everything starts to grow anew! As she walked by she saw new flowers, young birds, fresh leaves, and the smell of spring air. She tOok a deep breath in and continued her long walk to Ouran Academy.

Haruhi was almost there when she saw a girl in a school uniform glancing in her direction. She had a mix of brown and blonde hair, which was down except for one strand on the left side which was pinned at the back of her head. Haruhi stopped in front of the girl.

"Do you need any help?" Haruhi asked. She let out a small laugh and turned to put on a sly smirk.

"You're Haruhi, Fujioka right?" she asked, Haruhi nodded and again the young teen smirked and stood. She walked up to her ear and whispered: 'I know your secret: MISS, Fujioka!' Haruhi jumped back and studied the girl seeing if she could recognize her.

"How do you-" she held up one finger.

"I have family connections Haruhi, now listen to me." the girl walked a little closer. "I want you to stay away from those host club guys, otherwise you and they, will pay!" she said sternly. Haruhi gulped.

"What do you mean-" Haruhi was cut off with a sharp slap to the face, she doubled over in pain.

"That's what I mean." she said, and with that she left Haruhi almost in tears.

"Haruhi, what's that?" Hikaru asked pointing to her red cheek. Haruhi jolted out of her thoughts and shook her head.

"Oh it's nothing I just...tripped this morning and hurt my cheek!" Haruhi made up. If she told them, they would go crazy and try to kill the girl, and she wanted to handle this by herself.

As they walked out into the hall Haruhi was still thinking about that girl. 'Should I quit? But what if she didn't mean it? I'll just wait and see.' she decided.

All throughout the day she tried I forget about the girl, but she couldn't seem to get her out of her out of her mind. Throughout the school day when she was with the twins, she would see her glaring, or when they were walking through he hallway she would violently shove her or punch her back. 'Ok, I don't want to put host club in danger, I'll have to quit.' she thought with tears in her eyes.

When lunch time came around, Haruhi stood up attempting to get more food. When she walked past the door a hand grabbed her arm and pulled her into the hallway.

"So I guess you didn't understand me this morning." a sly voice said. Haruhi was turned around to see the same girl from earlier. The girl placed one hand on Haruhi's neck as she spoke. "Stay away, from the Host Club, or else!" she said pinching her arm. Haruhi nodded and the girl threw her to the ground. "Stupid commenor." she muttered as she walked away.

When it was time for the Host Club to meet, Haruhi was pretty freaked. She glanced quickly around the hallways before to twins found her and walked with her to Music Room 3. Once they entered Kyoya told Haruhi that she needed to get and start the tea, while the twins cleaned. The twins groaned but followed their orders. Haruhi entered the kitchen and turned on the oven to boil the tea. Once she finished, the brought the tea out and guests starting flowing in.

"Haruhi." Haruhi looked up from arranging tea cups to see the Shadow King staring at her. "You have a very special guest today, she booked you privately all day. She is waiting at your table, make a good impression." 'Yeah because I never do.' Haruhi thought sarcastically. She brought two tea cups, milk and sugar and set it down at her tabel with her guest.

"So you must be my guest today, nice to meet you Mrs..." Haruhi asked pleasantly pouring her guest a cup of tea.

"Sukami." the girl said in a familiar voice. "But I thought you knew me already Haruhi." she said. Haruhi looked up and saw none other than the girl who had threatened her earlier. She smirked at Haruhi's shocked face and took a sip of tea. "I just wanted to discuss some things with you." she said in a sneaky tone. Haruhi nodded for her to continue. "You see, I've always wanted to date Tamaki, but knowing that you're in the Host Club," she said with a disgusted voice as she said 'you're'. "I feel that he might fall for you. So Haruhi, listen to me carefully." Haruhi's expression didn't move. "You need to stay away from the Host Club, because if I can't have Tamaki, nobody can." she finished in a sweet tone.

Haruhi lifted up the teapot. "More tea?" she asked slightly irritated. She knew after today that she wasn't kidding around, she just wanted to get through this 'discussion' so she could think of a plan.

Sukami gave an irksome smile. "I'd love some." she said holding up her cup. Once Haruhi finished pouring Sukami took the cup and flipped it upside down over Haruhi's right hand. Haruhi wailed in pain. "Oh Haruhi are you alright! You can be so clumsy with that teapot!" Sukami said loudly as the room turned to see. Sukami shot her a smirk as Haruhi clenched her jaw, this girl ment business.

"Haruhi, you need to be more carefull. Go find the first aid kit." Kyoya said not looking up from his book. Haruhi let out a frustrated breath.

"I'll be right back Mrs. Sukami." she said trying to sound polite. She gave an evil grin.

"Take your time, I'll be waiting." she said taking another sip of tea. Haruhi clenched her jaw as she left to find the first aid kit.