Chapter 2

"She never slows down. She doesn't know why but when she's all alone, feels like it's all coming down. She won't turn around. The shadows are long and she fears if she cries that first tear, the tears will not stop raining down." - Superchick, Stand in The Rain

Mori had his eyes. His dark, mysterious, endless eyes. It took everything I had not to sprint out of the cafeteria right there and then. He also ha-

"Niece, it's time for class again! We cannot be late!" Tamaki exclaimed, even though I didn't see anyone else leaving. Shrugging it off, I snatched my notepad as he hurriedly dragged me away. Sighing, my mind wanders to the near future - what will I do at the Host Club? Will the costumers call me a slut?

"Safi-chan! We're having a fall dance in two months, so you'll need a date! I'm not supposed to tell you, but I want my niece to be happy, so I will! During our club hours until then, whichever host you spend the most time with will be your date! Don't tell your Mother Kyoya that you know!" Tamaki continued to babble about 'Mother Kyoya', but I tuned him out, weighing my options for the dance.

What if I don't want to go to a dance?

The rest of the day went by quickly, considering that I never fell asleep during class or anything. Actually, I was incredibly focused on my teachers, trying my hardest to remember every single word they said. I was a bit jumpy near the end of the school day, but I managed.

"Niece! Will you sit with your uncle at the club today?" Tamaki asked as soon as school ended. I simply shrugged, causing him to sulk in his emo corner. Sweatdropping, I follow Kyoya quietly to Music Room 3.

I blinked as rose petals fell when we opened the door. I could hear Haruhi laugh quietly in the background as I took in my surroundings. Taking a deep breath, I pull out my notepad and head towards my cross-dresser of a cousin.

'Do you guys have a budget?'

"Apparently not," She smiled. "By the way, you should probably sit with Hunny-sempai. He sits with Mori-sempai, who is awfully quiet as well. Hunny-sempai likes cake like you." Nodding, I turn around, only to run into my said seniors.

"Safi-chan! Would you like to have some cake with me and Takashi? You can hold Usa-chan for me, if you want!" Hunny grins, holding out a small, pink, stuffed bunny. Nearly smiling, I silently agree.

I sat between Mori and Hunny, savoring a piece of strawberry shortcake while the guests arrive. The girls bombarded me with questions and glares almost immediately.

"Who are you?"

"Why do you get to sit next to them?"

"How come you won't answer?"

"Did they hire you as a stripper or something?"

That one slapped me across the face. I quickly masked the pain though, hoping that no one noticed. The worried glance that Mori sent me told me that I wasn't overlooked.

Hunny-sempai smiled and explained that I was Haruhi's quiet cousin and his new friend. He didn't answer the 3rd question, but looked at me. I stared at my feet, glancing towards Haruhi, wishing that she could help.

"She chooses not to." A quiet voice beside me explains. I lift my head to find Mori glancing honestly at each of the girls. They swoon as I look to him in thanks, only to find him wiping cake frosting off Hunny's cheek.

"Thanks, Takashi!" He grinned, resulting in a few 'awes' from the audience. I sighed, already sick of this host club. Seriously, who wants to have a bunch of fangirls watching their every move?

Without another thought, I grabbed my book bag and stepped out into the silent hallway. I could feel eyes boring into the back of my head and hear Hunny ask me somthing, but I did my best to ignore them.

After settling down just beside the doors to Music Room 3, I could hear footsteps walking towards me. Ignoring those as well, I pulled out my homework to begin. As I began to write, my pencil was pulled out of my hand.

"Hey, babe, why would you be doing homework when you could be doing other things?" I raised my eyebrow and shook my head, recognizing the boy, Katsumi, that Haruhi told me to stay away from.

"Awe, c'mon. Why not? I'm sure it's not your first time with a body like that…" Katsumi grinned mischievously as he caressed my cheek. I froze, eyes wide and hands shaking. No, this can't be happening, not today, not here, not him, not ag-

"NEICE!" Tamaki's voice, layered with anger, worry, and something else, screamed out the door. Katsumi withdrew his hand before Tamaki could notice and stuck it casually in his pocket. I quickly attempted to cover up the emotions on my face, but not in time. The blonde king saw my expression for half a second, and immediately turned to glare at Katsumi. Shaking his head, he walked away with a laugh. The rest of the host club, followed by many annoying, pretty girls, walked out, noticing Katsumi immediately.

Hunny smiled at me comfortingly, reaching down to pick up my homework.

Haruhi glared at Katsumi and helped me up off the ground.

Kyoya simply stared at the retreating boy, a frown playing on his lips.

Hikaru and Kauro glared at Katsumi like Haruhi, turning to ask Tamaki what had just happened.

Mori-senpai had a troubled look upon his face, his eyes narrowed and mouth forming scowl. It wasn't Mori's expression. I just knew it wasn't. It couldn't be.

It was his worried face. The face I'd seem on countless occasions, whether it was while staring at me, homework, or not-so-bright person.

I backed up slowly, tears dripping slowly down my face. I mouthed a no as I turned, running away, I didn't know where I was running, I just knew that I was running. I was running away from him.

But why?

Blahh, I'm sorry that I never posted this earlier. And that it's so short - I promise, they'll get longer.

I totally forgot my password, and just came up with it today. I just kinda fail like that…

Anyways, the him is a mystery character. He won't be revealed for a while, but poor wittle Safi will continue to talk about him.

I cried when OHSHC ended. SO MUCH.

I didn't like the ending. (SPOILER) I wanted Haruhi to get together with hikaru!

I mean, father + daughter = MOLESTATION.

BAD BAD BAD BAD TAMAKI.

Friend + friend = 3 3LEGALNESS3 3

Ok, im sorry. Im really hyper and junk. Sooo, that's all. Buh-bye!