>>Y/n's POV

Two weeks. Two whole weeks since it seemed that most of this school has turned against me. Word went around about Cherise's outburst, and soon many people began to turn a cold shoulder to me.

Not only that, but my customer count had decreased, as Cherise's increased. My clients, and even some of the girls would request her from pity of thinking I threatened her out of her engagement.

It seemed the rest of the host club was by my side, at least. I could tell Kyoya was growing impatient with me being more of a waste of space than a host. So, he devised a club meeting after school today.

So, here I sat at this round table with all of the other host members. Kaoru, Hikaru, Haruhi and I sat on one side as Kyoya, Cherise And Tamaki sat on the other. Kaoru could feel me tense up in the silence, so he placed his hand on top of mine on my lap, squeezing it to give me reassurance.

"We have an urgent matter to discuss." Kyoya addresses, eyeing me and Cherise.

"I've noticed that all of Y/n's customers have migrated to Cherise. Each club day her count continues to shrink. This is a problem because money goes into costumes and supplies for Y/n, but if she isn't hosting then it is just a waist. I also can't profit pictures and magazines because people refuse to buy them with Y/n in it." He sighed, pushing up his glasses and looking at something on his laptop.

"What do you suggest, then?" Tamaki asked, his arms crossed as he stared at the ravenette.

Kyoya took a deep breath, his eyes meeting mine once more.

"Maybe Y/n should take a temporary leave from the club. Until things get settled."

Oh.

"Just say it, Kyoya." I stood from my seat, daring the tears to slip from my eyes. I refused to cry this time. Not anymore. I refused.

"I'm a liability. At this moment, I'm just a burden to the club."

"That's not what I am saying, Y/n."

"No, it's fine. Everyone else hates me, you guys are only adding onto an already long enough list. Who needs friends when everyone's your enemy."

"Y/n!" Tamaki stood, glaring. I turned from the table, but felt Kaoru hold tighter onto my hand.

"Save it, Tamaki. It was inevitable." I pulled my hand from Kaoru's grip, and left the room. No tears. I wasn't going to cry anymore.

>>Kaoru's POV

I watched as she slipped out of the club room. I expected her to cry, or defend herself, but she just seemed to accept it.

"You guys are all despicable. I can't believe you'd just throw her out like that!" I yelled, slamming a fist onto the table. I felt Hikaru's gaze soften, as he clenched his own fists into his lap.

"I'm sorry, Kaoru, but weren't you the first one to throw that word towards her? I'm just keeping the good of the club in my best interest." Kyoya scoffed, crossing his arms.

"So that means make her feel more hated than she already is?!"

"I don't understand, you all witnessed her kill that Kairi girl, why do you still interact with her?" Cherise suddenly butted in, causing me to glare at her.

"Excuse me?" I snapped. I could feel my fingernails digging into the palms of my hands. Hikaru grabbed my shoulder, standing beside me.

"Yes, we were there, Cherise. But whatever newspaper or person or whatever failed to leave out the horrible week Y/n had before the incident. Did you know that my idiot of a brother had kissed her, then ignored her for a whole month?! Did you know that every time she tried to reach out to him, she grew more and more upset and distraught. Did you know that after Kairi died, Y/n spent the next few months in absolute hell? Don't turn a heroic act into a murder. So either dig your head out of your-"

"Hikaru!" Tamaki yelled, causing him to scoff. I watched as Cherise looked down to the table, running her fingers through her hair. "What have I done?"

"You're lucky Y/n's a forgiving person." I mumbled, crossing my arms. "Though, kicking her out of the host club is pretty low, Kyoya."

"I'm doing what's best for the club. Now quit whining." He closed his laptop, and left the room. I took a deep breath, and looked to Hikaru.

"Will you guys go with me to apologize to Y/n?" Cherise suddenly spoke up, making my brother and I both look to her.

"I messed up. I should have known those girls would feed lines to me to make me hate her. I shouldn't have believed them."

Sighing, we both nodded. "Yeah. Let's go."

"Thank you." She got up, and we all made our way out the door. We made idle chatter as we walked down the stairs, but we all stopped when we saw Kyoya at the foot of the second wing, frantically on the phone.

"I need an ambulance here NOW at Ouran academy. My friend was pushed down a flight of stairs and isn't moving."

His friend? But-

"Oh my- Y/N!" Hikaru screamed, rushing down the stairs. My heart thumped against my chest, as I watched Cherise follow behind him. They were both screaming, yelling incoherent words. I watched as regret flashed through Kyoya's eyes.

That's when my feet worked before my brain told them to, and began running down the stairs. At the bottom, laid Y/n sprawled out. Her yellow dress slightly torn and hair messed up from the fall. Her face screamed that she was in pain, and her arm that was broken not but half a year ago looked pretty bad.

"Y/n?" I breathed out, my shaky hands taking hers. "Y-you're gonna be okay. The paramedics are on their way. You're gonna be okay."

She's gonna be okay. I wanted to believe it. I forced myself to believe it.

She's gonna be okay.

>>Y/n's POV

Beep

Beep

Beep

Beep.

Jeez, that noise is annoying. Where am I? Why do I feel like I can't breath?

Huff

Well, I can breath. It's weird, though. Everything seems so...fuzzy.

Oh, maybe I should open my eyes? Yeah. That would make some sense.

Slowly, I took in the very bright light of wherever I was. Okay, so that horrendous noise was coming from this machine beside me. Hm. I'm laying in some kind of bed, it's a..hospital bed? Am I in the hospital?

"Oh! Good, you're awake Miss L/n." I looked over to see a doctor who was writing down something after looking at the machines.

"I'm going to ask you some questions, okay?"

"Okay."

"Alright, What is your name?"

"Y/n L/n."

"Age?"

"Uh fifteen..." hm, I'm honestly not sure? I FEEL like I'm fifteen. Right?

"Okay. School?"

"Ouran Academy."

"Grade?"

"First year."

"Interesting. Do you happen to know what month it is?"

"August, right?" He sighed, and shook his head, crossing his arms. "Not good. Okay, what is the last thing you remember? Do you know why you're here?"

"I...remember just starting school...and coming home to my mothers house..." I..why can't I remember?

"Okay. I'm gonna step out for a bet, some of your friends would like to see you."

Friends? Does he mean Kairi? I haven't spoken to her in years.

When he opened the door, and left, I grew even more confused when I watched a group of males I've never interacted with before walk in. I knew who they were, that was obvious, but why did they come to see me?

"Y/n, how are you feeling?" The black haired one, Kyoya Ootori asked.

"Uh..I have a really bad headache."

"I'm glad that nothings broken. I was so worried."

My heart quickened. I watched as none other than Kaoru Hitachiin walk up, and take my hand into his. I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks as he smiled to me.

"I-I'm sorry but why are you all here? We've never talked before."

Their faces turned to confusion, as Kaoru dropped my hand. His breath quickened slightly. "W-What do you mean we've never talked?" Tamaki Suoh asked, running a hand through his messy blonde hair.

"I mean, other than the twins, I've never spoken to any of you. And the twins have never acknowledged my existence before today."

"This isn't funny, Y/n."

"Hey! I'm back, and I brought snacks- oh! She's awake!" A beautiful girl with ebony skin walked in, an arm full of snacks. Her hair was a gorgeous purple.

"How are you feeling, Y/n?"

"W-Who are you? Why are you all so interested in me?! Why am I even in the hospital?!" I was panicking. What was going on? My old crush was at my side, acting as if we were close. THE Kyoya and Tamaki were here, and I don't even know this other girl!

"Everyone." The doctor stepped in, clearing his throat. "When she fell, she managed to hit a spot on her head and cause a bit of amnesia. She thinks it is about a year ago, today."

"I...do..?" I looked down at my hands, my breathing hitching.

"So...she really doesn't remember. Oh no, her dad." Hikaru gasped, looking at me.

"What about my father?!"

"Yeah, What about me?" I watched as the one man I never wanted to see again stepped into the room. I felt the skin on my arms crawl, as I backed into the bed.

"What is he doing here?!" I huffed. Tears welled in my eyes, confusion circling through my body.

"What is going on?"

"I think everybody should step out. Too much pressure could make things worse. I was hoping maybe seeing her friends would jog something, but this is more serious than we thought. Let's give her some room." The doctor said, leading everyone out.

Kaoru was the last to exit, as he looked at me. His amber eyes met mine, a single tear falling down his cheek. With one last hopeful smile towards me, he left.

I don't understand.

Who are they to me?