"Why do you never dress up Ryu-Kun?" "Yes, you would look so handsome Ryu-Kun!" "Please, won't you dress up next time?"

"Ladies ladies please," I chuckle, a sucker in my mouth. "Admit it, if I were to change you would all pass out from my good looks. It's too much of a risk," I explain, and lightly grip a girls chin. "I wouldn't want to have to deal with innocent bodies.. I may not be able to contain myself~" I purr and they all blush and squeal and giggle. I gag inside, internally rolling my eyes. The hosts were all wearing kimonos.

"Now remember ladies, the host club will be holding a masquerade ball this friday, and all of you lovelies are invited!" Tamaki announces before the club is over. 

I take Kotetsu's sweets and begin eating them. "I don't wanna attend."

"Eh!? But you have to-"

"You're supposed to sing for us!" Hikaru and Kaoru say, pouting while looking at me.

"I don't want to." I say simply, letting my glare show as I look over at Huni. He smiles cheekily, stuffing cake in his face. I wasn't able to break his legs at the resort.. Mori got to me before I could.

"If you don't attend you won't be able to return to the host club." Tamaki says, pointing at me dramatically.

"That is perfectly fine with me." I say, a happy note to my voice as I grab my bag and walk to the door.

"Ryuko if you walk out of this room, we will inform the school that you are a girl." Kyoya says, making me stop.

"And~ I'll tell Tama-Chan tha-" Huni starts, but I cut him off by tackling him to the floor.

"Alright! Fine! But you idiots are in charge of what I wear, and you're picking me up, got it?" I scream, standing up. The moment Huni stands, I flip him onto the floor again before grabbing Kotetsu's hand and leaving. "Kyoya text me the details." I say before closing the door.

We both walk out of the school in silence, me eating pocky the entire way. Getting into the limo, I put on some headphones and start listening to some of the music that Tetsu and I have recorded, mouthing the words while looking out the window. I don't notice Kotetsu texting someone.

God do I wish I did.

~*~*~*~*~

"I-i love you like a love song baby~" I sing to myself, walking down the hall, heading for my studio. I begin setting everything up, getting ready to record. Kotetsu and I always  record together on Wednesdays, it's a thing we've been doing since we were 10.  The walls were painted a maroon red while one wall was splatter painted with white. The doors were made of cherry oak, and the handles covered in a layer of gold. On the far right side, the entire wall was filled with electronics, computers, monitors, amps, speakers, and all of that stuff. Microphones were set up towards the back, with red leather bar stools as chairs. On the left side was a cherry red grand piano, acoustic and electric guitars, and a violin. Humming to myself I walk in as a maid opens the door for me.

"Ryu-Chan~! We have guests!" Kotetsu sings, running over to me the moment I walk in. "Can we please let them watch us sing? We'll have Vince and Viktor bring in some of the sofas from the lounge." He says quickly, and two butlers appear at the door. They're brothers from Russia. I make a slight face, not wanting people to really listen to me sing. Seeing his pouty face, I give in quickly, as long as I can have sweets. He cheers and tells one of our maids to let them in. 

"No." I slam the cherry oak doors in their faces.

"But already agreed with me Onee-Chan!" Kotetsu pouts from the other side of the door.

"I don't want those dumbasses to listen to me sing." I growl out, and the Hitachiin bakas chime in.

"We promise we'll behave Ryuko~!" 

"O-onee-Chan... you said I could." Tetsu says, his voice sounding like he's on the verge of tears. I groan, rubbing my face before opening the door. The host club tumbles inside at my feet. I didn't want them here for two reasons. One, they're all idiots and I don't like them to begin with. Two, I wasn't dressed as a guy and these perverts don't need to be looking at me. I was wearing a purple shirt with the shoulders cut out, and short jean shorts that had fluff around the edges, along with purple thigh high socks and black converse. My hair is back to it's original color, although the tips are still black. I had a heart necklace around my neck, it going down to the middle of my stomach.

"I hate you all." I mutter, walking over to the microphones and sitting on a stool.

"Huni-Senpai, can you give Ryu-Chan that blue acoustic over there on the wall?" Kotetsu asks while going over to the computers and setting up the mics and stuff.

I take it from Huni, nodding slightly. "Alright, if you guys utter a peep while we're recording, you will be kicked out of this house-" I stop, looking through the hosts. "Where's Haruhi?"

"She had chores to do." The twins shrug, "And she didn't want to invade your personal space."

"Okay.. anyway, if you guys mess up this recording i'll make sure there's a special pace reserved in the hospital for you."

"Y'know there's a special place in hell for her." Hikaru whispers, trying to stay quiet.

"Yea, it's called the throne." Kaoru snickers quietly, but I also see them both shudder in fear. I smirk and strum the guitar, making sure it's in tune. "Tetsu, song?"

"Jar of Hearts." He sets everything up, grabbing a small remote and then going over to the other wall and grabbing a red acoustic guitar. He sits next to me and nods while hitting a button on the remote.

https://youtu.be/wTlUu0a9oWc

(all credit to the makers of the video, along with the others I use in this story ^^)

We only had to redo the song three times. Hikaru sneezed first, and then once we started again, Kaoru 'sneezed'. Realizing they were fucking with us, I tied them both to a couple chairs, both of their mouths taped so that we could complete the song. Once we finally finished and Kotetsu hit the stop button, I let out a sigh of relief, handing the guitar to a nearby maid and thanking her quietly.

"I need candy." I mumble, and almost instantly, a butler hands me a tray of assorted chocolates. I smile, just setting the plate in my lap and starting to snack. "So?" I said in between chewing.

"You guys are really good~" Tamaki sings, giving a thumbs up while I see Kyoya give a small nod. The twins start jumping around in their chairs, struggling. I allow Kotetsu to untie them. I wait.. and wait... and wait.

"Onee-Chaaan I can't untie them!" He whines, pulling on the ropes. Standing up, I walk over and pull out a sharp knife, and the twins freak. I smirk and go closer to them, putting the metal very close to their skin.

"Ryuuu!" 

"Alright alright," I laugh, cutting the ropes and setting the ginger headed bakas free. "You always ruin the fun Tetsu."

"Do you think we could get a tour of your house?" The twins ask, tilting their heads in unison. 

Kotetsu and I copy their movements exactly, "What do we get in return?"

They look at us shocked, "We thought only us could do that!"

"We're twins too." I say, grabbing another chocolate from the butler. "And Kotetsu will give you a tour." I go over to the recording stuff, and play back Jar of Hearts. Someone comes over and hits pause, making me glare up at the person.

"I believe both you and your brother should give us a tour." Kyoya says cooly, pushing up his glasses.

"When I get the chance, I breaking those things." I mutter.

"We should go in groups! Hikaru, Kaoru, and Mori-Senpai come with me!" He says, pushing the three out of the room before anyone can object.

"Great i'm left with the idiots." I sigh, dragging myself to my feet and taking a popsicle from a maid. All of our servants around here know to keep some sort of sweet on them at all times.

"I'm not an idiot! Mommy, our kitten is being rude!"

"Oh so now i'm a kitten?" I ask, glaring at him. He runs to an emo corner.

"Oi, you're not allowed to grow mushrooms in the studio! Out!" I sigh in annoyance, pushing them all out of the room. I show them around the mansion, explaining things briefly as we enter and exit each room.

"What about this one Ryu-Chan?" Huni asks as I skip past a door.

"That's my room, you idiots don't need to see it." I say, gripping Huni's wrist and pushing the two 2nd years along. "C'mon, there's a garden out back yet." 

~*~*~*~

Friday couldn't come quicker. Apparently this school has a ballroom, and the guys decorated to the extent. Lights were put up, banners, and all of that mushy crap. The only thing i'm looking forward to is the sweets table.

Kyoya made us all dress in tuxedos, and out ties are our rose color, along with the rose in our breast pocket. We were all wearing hats and types of masks. After getting dressed, I step outside and take out a box of Misty Menthols and a lighter. Lighting one up, I take a long drag and puff it out making rings. 

I still gotta sing.. and change into a dress. I cringe at the thought, the cigarette hanging out of my mouth. Seeing limos beginning to pull up, I take another long drag before stepping on it and kicking it into a bush. I walk over to the limo, and welcome the guests who giggle and fawn over me wearing a tux.

Welcoming them all in, I finally go back in myself and listen to the last of Tamaki's speech. As the music starts up, I go over to the sweets table, grabbing a mint, to mask the smoke smell on my breath. a moment later, Mikori comes up to me, asking if I'd like to dance. I reluctantly agree, and we move into the crowd, beginning to dance.

The night unfolds nicely I suppose, everyone danced and talked. All of us guys (+ Haruhi and me), were hosting basically all night, and as Tamaki announces the night is coming to a close, the twins and Kotetsu drag me off to a changing room.

I change into a short purple dress (pic at top) and Hikaru puts a wig on my head so I have long silky black hair that ends in curls. They put makeup on me and Kotetsu hands me my violin. "For the evening's last dance we have a special guest singing for us tonight. She's the mysteriously beautiful, Kosai." Tamaki says, and I walk out onto the balcony. Kotetsu trailing behind to sit at the grand piano. Another guy that I didn't know walks out, sitting at a drum set. The ladies clap politely and I step up to the microphone, standing on a small stool so I seem taller.

https://youtu.be/5vulA5vJH5Q

Kotetsu and I begin playing at the same time as I prepare to sing.

"Heart beats fast, colors and promises
How to be brave, how can I love when I'm afraid to fall
Watching you stand alone
All of my doubt, suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer" The drummer begins to play,
"I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still, beauty and all she is
I will be brave, I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath, every hour has come to this

One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

All along I believed I would find you
Your time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

One step closer
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

All along I believed I would find you
Your time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more"

Finishing, the ballroom erupts into applause, making me blush slightly. I do a small bow before stepping down from my stool and then heading back to the changing rooms to change into my tux. 

Like I said, it unfolded nicely. Although once I get home, I might smoke a stick or two and indulge myself in candy for half of the night. And I have to question Tamaki about the name Kosai.