I don't own OHSHC, the characters, or the plot. Just my OC Ayako Sakamoto. This is my first attempt at a FanFiction so please any tips or pointers are welcome just no flames please. Enjoy!

Walking through Ouran with my friend Haruhi was taxing, to say the least. She was trying to find a quiet place to study, but was having no luck. I was merely there, tagging along, to make sure she didn't get into any trouble. I was enrolled here as well, but I didn't stress like she did about studying.

"Hey Haruhi, I'm going to run to the restroom. I'll catch up with ya quickly." I stated bolting for the bathroom. Little did I know my leaving would cause a domino effect for my poor Haruhi.

As I was making my way back toward where I last saw Haruhi I heard a crashing sound and rushed toward Music Room 3. I entered the room as I heard this blonde guy stating Haruhi would be the Host Club's dog, to which Haruhi fell over.

I rushed to her side. "Haruhi, Haruhi, can you hear me?!"

When she came to I sighed in relief. The blonde guy commanded her to go to the store and get supplies for the club. They all ignored me thankfully. Not waiting for Haruhi to snap out of it completely I snatched the list from him, picked her up carefully, and left. On the way to the market I asked her what had happened in the less than ten minutes I was gone. As she explained the situation I became enraged. I knew she'd never ask me to loan her the money or even except it as gift. I then became consumed by my thoughts on how to help her. After all, she was like the little sister I never had and I did promise Ranka I'd take care of her.

As we made our entrance back into this ridiculous club I came to realize the guys thought Haruhi was a guy and that thought alone got me laughing internally. If only they knew the truth. I wonder how long it'll take them. I should play along and see how it plays out.

I stayed in the background hoping to see what was so great about it, while keeping watch over Haruhi. Then a good looking guy with glasses came up to me. "Excuse me miss, can I help you?"

I smiled gently up at him. "I'm sorry, but no. I'm only here to watch over Haruhi on behalf of our father."

"Oh, I wasn't aware Haruhi had an older sibling. It wasn't in Haruhi's file."

I giggled at him. So this is the infamous Kyoya Ootori. "It wouldn't, I'm not really any relation. I've just been around the Fujioka family for so long they're my family, as much as I'm theirs. I'm the big, protective sister I guess you could say. I hope you don't mind my presence here. I promise not to get in the way."

"Sure, but I didn't get your name." Kyoya stated.

"Oh, I'm sorry that was rude of me. My name's Ayako Sakamoto."

Kyoya was taken aback by my claim. "I see, so you're the upcoming prodigy in athletics."

I blushed at that and looked away. "I wouldn't say that. I just inherited my dad's passion for sports. I wouldn't claim to be any sort of prodigy."

"So modest, but we'll have to continue this conversation later, I'm afraid duty calls." He took his leave and began talking to Haruhi.

As I watched over the proceedings of this club I realized some of the girls were staring at me. I knew that I wasn't dressed in anything fancy much like Haruhi. The only difference was that I wore washed-out blue jeans, a dark blue t-shirt with faded star imprints all over, and black boots. I knew Haruhi dressed for comfort and not to impress. It warmed my heart that she was like that.

After a few minutes I saw a younger looking boy hand Haruhi his bunny and I could see that he had figured it out. Well that makes two boys down. Who's next? After all Kyoya knows after digging into Haruhi's file.

The blonde guy that annoyed me came back up and blew on Haruhi's neck…it made my blood boil. She handled herself well and I couldn't make myself known just yet. But I wanted to pummel the idiot blonde. I promised my mother before she died I'd keep my knowledge a secret unless absolutely necessary.

Then things got really crazy, the twins grabbed Haruhi and ran off with her before I knew what was going on. I heard her screams and wanted to make sure she wasn't getting molested or anything. I rushed back to where I heard her cries. I knew the twins had found out. I made sure to announce it was me as I went back into the changing room and helped her out with her tie.

She thanked me as I made my way out of the room. As I closed the curtain back I heard accusations, which were accusing me of things I'd never dream of. My face became red and not in embarrassment. "How dare you accuse me or Haruhi, of such things?! I'm his older sister!" I yelled playing along with their assumptions.

Kyoya spoke up then and told the hosts who I was and I saw the wheels turning. The blonde who I found out was Tamaki walked up to me and grabbed my hand. "I'm so sorry princess. But it's a real honor to meet a true princess that rose from nothing into glory."

I withdrew my hand. I smirked snidely at him which he didn't notice. "I'm no princess Tamaki. And I don't want to be. All I want is to do the things I love and look after the only people I have left that are like the family I don't have any more. I want to enjoy life, not be smothered by trivial things like power and wealth."

The small boy named Mitsukuni started bawling. "It'll be alright Aya-chan."

The twins then embraced me on both sides. "You're so brave." They cried.

Then they embraced each other swearing never to abandon the other like I was. I rolled my eyes at their antics. I was thankful the others weren't touching me though.

I looked at the twins. "I never said I was abandoned. My mother died when I was ten and my dad died just a couple years ago. Haruhi's dad took me in and was like another father to me. I help cook, clean, and pay the bills in exchange for a family."

Kyoya looked me over. "That seems a bit one-sided."

A gentle smile graced my face. The hosts all blushed different degrees of red at me, to which I ignored. "Yes, it is. I think I get the better end of the deal."

Haruhi came out at that moment ending our conversation. Tamaki decided to announce she'd be a host, after he got a good look at how she really looks, and if she could get a hundred requests the debt would be paid off.

The hosting continued as if nothing had happened. I sat close by Haruhi as she told the three girls of her mother. I remembered her fondly. She truly was an amazing woman who taught me how to cook and gave me a love of it. Haruhi could still cook better than me, but I could bake better than her. It was a good combination for us both though.

Tamaki called Haruhi over and the next thing I know he's spinning her around like crazy. Out of nowhere Takashi came to Haruhi's rescue after she hollered for help. I saw his reaction as soon as he picked her up and knew he'd figured it out, which only left the idiot blonde to find out.

I witnessed Haruhi running out of the clubroom rather quickly and wondered if I should go after her, but Tamaki said he'd go since he couldn't possibly let a princess do it. I rolled my eyes, but let him have his way.

When he was gone I was questioned by the twins. The one with the part on the left asked, "So how long have you known Haruhi?"

I glanced over my shoulder at him. His twin was leaning on his right shoulder. "Honestly, it feels like forever. But, I'd have to say roughly thirteen years."

The one with the right part spoke up, "Wow, that's amazing."

I laughed, "Not really, you see my parents were friends with Haruhi's parents and it started out horribly, but things got better once Haruhi grew up a bit."

When Haruhi got back I took her things into the back so I could dry them the best I could. I had a feeling it was the one girl Tamaki was hosting since she was the only one giving Haruhi the stink eye.

I was walking out from the back when I saw the hateful girl being hosted by Haruhi. And I knew what she had planned as I watched her eyes. I rushed over to Haruhi's aid, but it was too late. She fell over with the girl and landed in a compromising position to which the girl started causing a scene. The hosts surprised me when they came to her aid and kicked the girl out for her horrible behavior. Kyoya then gave Haruhi a spare outfit once things were cleared up even though things were made worse for her and her debt. I helped her to the changing room so nothing else would happen.

I went to grab a spare bag as I made my way back I realized Tamaki had just walked in on Haruhi changing, thank god he only saw her in her tank top. I wanted to bash his skull in, but Kyoya told me things would be ok. As I watched Haruhi talk with the hosts I could see Tamaki blushing madly at her. Oh would you look at that…Tamaki likes her.

As she made a joke I walked over to her side to grab her wet clothes and placed them into the bag I had grabbed. "Come on Haruhi, we need to get you home or else Ranka will have my head. Besides it's my turn to cook for us tonight."

I waved to the guys over my shoulder. "We'll see you guys later." We both left wondering how our year would turn out now.