Chapter 3

It's been a two weeks since Rei entered Ouran Academy and everything was going well. He got accepted in the Judo club, got top grades in every test, and admired by everyone.

There's just one thing that annoys her.

"Rei-kun!!!" There he goes again.

Rei ignored his call and continued walking, trying to read but couldn't because of the noise he was making.

"Rei-kun!!!"

Rei had an irk mark on her face as she walks faster.

"REI-KUN!!!"

She sighed and turned towards him with an icy glare. Everyone in the hallway stopped whatever they were doing and froze under her unwavering glare.

"What part of I refuse don't you understand?" Rei snapped with an annoyed tone. Tamaki suddenly had a big interest on the floor.

"W-Well..."

"Rei-kun, he wants you to join our club," Haruhi interjected, ignoring the icy aura coming from Rei.

"'Our'?" Rei asked, calming down but wearing an emotionless mask.

Haruhi sighed. "Long story. I'll tell you later."

"Haruhi broked a vase worth eight million yen and she is currently a host to pay it back." Kyoya butted in out of nowhere.

"'She'?" Rei asked again.

Kyoya gulped. "I-I mean..."

Tamaki looked at Rei with newfound respect. It's not everyday you see Kyoya stuttering and make a mistake at the same time.

"I'm a girl," Haruhi said bluntly. Rei looked unamused. (By this time the hall was already empty except for them)

"Kind of guessed you were." She shrugged. "Anyway, I won't join so if you will excuse me."

Rei continued to walk but Kyoya stopped her.

"If you join, it'll help Haruhi pay her debt." Kyoya was playing some cards now.

Rei thought of it for a moment. She has a few hours after school before she works so why not help Haruhi? She's a friend after all.

Rei sighed, already regretting her decision. "Fine, if that will get all of you to stop. Excuse me..."

Rei walked on, wondering if she made the right choice or not.

~*****~

"Why exactly am I here again?" Rei asked with an emotionless face. She was brought to the Host Club by the twins while she was walking and reading her book. Talk about rude.

Kyoya pushed his glasses farther up his nose. "This is your first day hosting so we will give you a briefing."

"A briefing of what? I understand what I see. You charm girls into falling in love with you, slowly robbing them of their money to suit their ridiculous fantasies," Rei said, leaning to the chair she was in and folding her arms. The hosts went silent to her description.

"U-Um... That was a first," Tamaki managed to say. He faked a cough. "Anyway, the goal of our club is to make girls happy."

Rei raise an eyebrow. "How exactly do you do that?"

"By hosting, of course," Tamaki said, beaming with pride.

Rei shrugged. "Okay."

Tamaki explained what hosting is and what types are.

"There's different types in the Host Club. There's the Lolita."

Tamaki gestured towards Honey.

"That's the Strong and Silent type."

That was Takashi.

"There's also the Little Devils."

That was the twins.

"Kyoya's the Cool type."

Rei snorted on that.

"And I'm the Prince type."

In an instant, Tamaki was sparkling, with a rose in hand.

"What about Haruhi?" Rei asked.

"She's the Natural Rookie." Tamaki winked.

"Don't wink at me. It's disgusting," Rei said bluntly. Tamaki was in his corner.

"Did I say something wrong?" Rei asked the hosts.

"It's just normal," Haruhi answered with a smile. "Welcome to the Host Club."

"Yay! Rei-chan's in the club!" Honey cheered, hugging Usa-chan.

"The problem is, what will be your type?" Kyoya said.

"Shouldn't we look at his style of hosting before choosing?" Honey asked thoughtfully, tilting his head.

"I suppose so."

"Well then, let's open up the Host Club!" Tamaki cheered.

"Wasn't he in the corner a while ago?" Rei whispered to Haruhi. Haruhi giggled.

"He's just like that."

~*****~

Rei was sitting on a sofa across a blonde girl. The girl was afraid to say anything, intimidated by Rei's calculating gaze. Finally, Rei leaned back and crossed her legs.

"So what's your name, beauty?"

The girl blushed. "M-Michiko..."

"Hmm..." Rei pondered on something, looking her up and down. Then she smiled slightly, complimenting her. "That's a beautiful name."

The girl blushed harder.

"Please don't be afraid by me, I don't bite." Rei said slyly. "Or do you want me to bite?"

"N-No, thank you." Michiko stuttered. Rei sighed.

"You shouldn't be shy. You're one of the prettiest flowers in this whole garden." Rei leaned towards Michiko and lifted her chin as their faces grew closer. "Will you be my flower?"

"I-I..." Michiko definitely defeated a tomato by her blush.

Rei leaned back on her chair and laughed. "I was just kidding."

"I-I'll try not being shy." Michiko slightly smiled.

"You should smile more, it fits you. Shall we have tea?"

From across the room, the rest of the club members were staring at her in awe.

"He's a natural, like Haruhi." Tamaki gushed.

"Though he's meaner." The twins added.

"Kyo-chan, what type is Rei-chan?" Honey asked, looking up to the shadow king expectantly.

"Hmm... He shall be the formal type."

"Formal?" Haruhi asked as she was passing by with a sweets tray.

"The way he talks is all business-like. He controls his composure and very polite, although intimidating." Kyoya explained. "But I feel like that is only half of his personality."

They all gazed back at Rei, who was now talking blissfully with Michiko.

~*****~

"S-Shall I see you again tomorrow?" Michiko asked staring at the floor.

"That would be lovely," Rei answered with a smile.

As soon as Michiko left, Rei collapsed on the sofa.

"Ahh..."

"Tired?" Haruhi asked, offering her a glass of water.

Rei muttered a thank you and accepted the glass.

"That was fantastic Rei-chan/-kun!" Honey and Tamaki synced.

"Stop syncing. It's creepy." Rei looked at them with disgust.

Again with Tamaki at the corner.

"You still have work, right?" Kyoya interjected.

Rei looked at her watch. "Shit..."

She sped out of the club room.

"What a day..." Rei muttered as she ran across the halls.