Takume POV

As the action in the opening of the film ends, I glance down at Theresa, smiling with fondness at my sleeping girlfriend. I guess those painkillers really made her sleepy, huh. I sigh as I grab a blanket and drape it over us, not wanting her to get too cold. She immediately tugs it closer and sighs contently, her head on my chest.

Suddenly a phone starts ringing across the room, the tone obnoxiously loud. I groan and carefully get up, trying not to jostle Theresa. I quickly walk over to the phone and answer it, knowing that she needed her sleep.

(Takume/?)

"Hello?"

"Theresa?"

"Um, no sorry this is Takume, I'm her boyfriend."

"Oh, I'm Martha, Theresa's Stepmother."

The word 'stepmother' made me think of poison apples and endless chores. "Well, I'm sorry, she's sleeping at the moment."

"I just wanted to make sure she was okay, we haven't talked since last month."

Should I tell her? I think to myself, as I look over at Theresa. I'll let Theresa tell her.

"Is she okay?"

"Yes, she's alright. However, She had an accident and broke her leg."

"What?!"

"I have to go."

"What?! Put her on the phone!"

"I'll have her call you when she wakes up, I promise!"

She sighs, wanting to know more. "Fine. I'll be waiting."

"Thank you, Martha!"

(Hangs/up)

I hang up the phone and sigh, glad to see I didn't wake Theresa. I walk back over to her and lay down next to her. She immediately settles back into me, and we lay there, only our light breathing breaking the silence.

Theresa POV

I wake up with a start as my phone starts ringing, the ringtone loud and annoying. I recognize the ringtone as Martha's and bolt up, knowing she gets worried when I miss her calls. I grab the pair of crutches by the couch and hobble over, picking up the phone on the 10th ring.

(Theresa/Martha)

"Martha?"

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR LEG?!

"...How did you know?"

"TAKUME TOLD ME SOME KID BEAT YOU UP!"

I jerk the phone away from my ear as she shrieks at me about how she 'was anxious all day worrying!' and I glare at Takume as he stumbles over to me, rubbing his eyes.

"You traitor!" I hiss at him as I put a hand over the speaker of the phone. He looks guiltily at the floor, his hands in his pockets.

"HELLO?"

"Sorry Martha, I think you blew out my eardrums..."

"Sorry Dear, I was just so worried when Takume told me. Are you alright?"

"Yes. I went to the hospital and they took good care of me."

"Why didn't you call me?"

"Because 1.) you're halfway across the world, 2.) I kinda didn't have time when I was being tossed from my school to the hospital, and 3.) I was on so many painkillers and stuff from the hospital half the time I didn't even know what I was saying!" I say, counting each example on my fingers, making Takume snicker at me from his place at the kitchen table.

"Calm down, Theresa, I understand. But what about money? Is the school paying for your treatment? I highly doubt they would just set your leg and give you medication for free."

"No, actually my friend Kyoya took one of his family's facilities and they're going to pay for it. I tried to say no, but they wouldn't accept my money..."

"It's alright, I'm glad those friends of yours are taking care of you. And how are things with Takume?"

"Uh, never better. He's been really good to me." I say, blushing and turning away from Takume.

"Well, I'm glad. Just don't take him for granted. I have to go, my dear, Bernard is taking me to dinner!"

I roll my eyes as she giggles like a schoolgirl on the other end.

"Well, have fun, Martha."

"Bye, Theresa, I'll check in later."

"Goodbye!"

(Hangs/Up)

"Thanks a lot!" I tease, picking up a wet rag from the sink and throwing it at him. He laughs and catches it with ease. He lifts his arm to throw it back at me and I start to hobble away, laughing despite the pain in my leg and my armpits. He notices me wincing and picks me up bridal-style and carries me over to the couch.

"You're supposed to stay off of your feet, Theresa!" He teases, dropping me and making me bounce on the couch from the impact. I giggle, enjoying our little game of teasing, and kick him in the back of the knee with my good foot, making him fall to the ground.

"Man, I have one good foot and I'm able to stay on my feet better than you!" I say, rolling over and onto him on the floor.

Both of us laugh as we tangle up in a mess of limbs and hair. For a moment, it's completely quiet in the apartment and we just stare into each other's eyes, smiling at each other, the sunlight from the open curtains illuminating our faces.

"Ya know, you are one of the most stubborn people I have ever met." He says, brushing a piece of hair out of my face and tucking it behind my ear. "And that's why I love you."

He kisses me hard on the lips and runs his hands through my wavy hair. I smile against his lips and giggle, wrapping my arms around his neck and pull him closer, deepening the chaste kiss.

Finally we pull apart, our lips swollen and out of breath, staring into each others eyes. I carefully get off of him and let him get up and help me to my feet. When he pulls my hands, he pulls me with a little too much force and we collide. I wrap my arms around his neck and he wraps an arm around my waist. We both stand like that, about to kiss, our faces inches apart, when,

RING RING RING

Ugh, I think to myself, still hugging Takume, We're very popular today.

Tamaki POV

I sigh and disconnect the phone call, irritated that Theresa didn't answer. "She's not there." I say, turning to Kyoya.

"Tamaki, how long are we going to keep playing this game with her?" Kyoya replies, looking me straight in the eyes.

"What do you mean?"

"She doesn't contribute to the club, She doesn't make us any profit, and we hardly know her!" He yells, irritated. "What is the point of making her some lady for her boyfriend?"

"Because I see something in her, Kyoya." I say, staring at the floor. "Pretty soon, we'll both be gone, off to college or where ever we decide to go. We aren't going to be able to run the host club and goof off anymore. We need to think ahead, to who's going to take over after us. Honey and Mori are gonna be gone after this year, and then us, if we get Theresa to join the host club, then it'll be just her, Haruhi, and the twins left. Theresa can join the club as your assistant, she's smart, and she's good with numbers. You can teach her everything you know about keeping the club afloat with profits, Haruhi can take over my position as club queen, and the twins can recruit more hosts to take over after they're gone."

"That's the most intelligent thing you have said since I met you." Kyoya says, stunned. "How long have you been planning this?"

"Since Haruhi joined the club. I always knew she would take over after me, I just needed someone to take over after you. What do you think?"

"It's great."

"We'll begin training the girls at the beginning of the new term."

"Why do we need to make Theresa a lady?"

"So that she can not only be acceptable for her boyfriend, but Ladies are better negotiators than girls straight off the streets, don't you think? Besides, if she's a lady, then she can get further in her adult life as well as in high school."

"Why not make Haruhi a lady too, then?"

"Well, she is going to remain a host until she takes over my position, so we can start now, but it isn't essential."

"What about the twins?"

"We can start getting them to recruit next year."

"But I have a question."

"What?"

"Why wouldn't you put the twins in control, instead of the girls?"

"Well, shouldn't a club for ladies be run by ladies?" I say, smirking. "Besides, do you really think I'm gonna leave my precious club in the hands of those shady twins?!"

A.N~ Hello my lovelies! I wanted to make this chapter extra long because I felt bad about not updating for a while. I decided I would add a little bit of everything, a little bit of Takume and Theresa, motherly phone calls from Martha, and a little bit of consulting hosts! I'm sorry for the amount of phone calls in this chapter, but I wanted to show that Martha still worried for Theresa, despite how long they have been apart and how far apart they are. I also wanted to show that Theresa and Takume's relationship is very joking as well as loving. As for the plan between Kyoya and Tamaki, I wanted to show that Theresa does actually matter to the club, and she will actually make contributions, even if she isn't a host or can be disguised as a guy. I also wanted to show that Tamaki really cares for the club, and wants to have a plan for the future to secure its success. COMING SOON! I'm going to include more of Neko and the band, and the girls begin their 'training'. I hope you guys liked this chapter and thank you to all of you who continue to read this! If you want to see something specific, or you think I'm missing something, leave me a review or PM me and we'll talk about it! I hope you all had a safe and Merry Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/any other lovely ways you celebrate this time of year, and a Happy New Year! I love you all, byeee!