Maria began walking towards the school gates, humming a commercial theme song that got stuck in her head, when something ran into her. She quickly caught it in her arms, since it was small. It was a boy. He had big honey brown eyes and perfectly parted blonde hair. He smiled and hugged her. Maria was confused. "Ano... are you lost?" She asked. 

Chapter 6 

Asterism (pt 3)

The boy pouted, puffing out his cheeks. "Are you Maria?" He asked. His voice was like a whining kid, but it was adorable to say the least.

"Hai, I am Maria. Who might you be?" Maria asked, setting him gently down. The boy looked up at her and grinned. 

"My names Huni! I'm a third year at this school! And I'm Tama-chan's friend!" Huni giggled. Maria picked him up and twirled, causing Huni to giggle more. 

"Hello Huni! You know Tamaki?" Maria asked, slowing down. 

"HUUUNIIIIIII!" A frantic shout echoed throughout the street corner, and Tamaki came sprinting into view. 

"Tamaki?" Maria asked. Tamaki halted, and began to pant. He fell to his knees in front of the brunette. 

"Huni, why did you-" Tamaki gasped, "run so- so fast?" Tamaki set his hands on the cement, catching his breath. 

"I wanted to see the girl you're cr-" Tamaki popped up and covered Huni's mouth. Maria tilted her head. She handed Huni to Tamaki and smiled. 

"You two seem like good friends." Maria's smile slightly faltered. Tamaki and Huni noticed this, and gave each other a look. Maria looked at Tamaki, then turned around. "I'll see you at class, Tamaki. Huni, I hope to see you again?" 

Huni instantly smiled and nodded happily. 

Tammi followed Maria, scurrying behind her. He turned and glared lightly at Huni, then smiled widely and made a zipping motion across his mouth. He then put his pointer finger quietly against his lips, tilted his head, then twirled around. He quickly walked beside Maria.

Huni smiled. He turned towards a tall figure who towered behind his small frame. "Takashi, she seems really nice. Maybe we can eat cake together!" Huni glowed, causing the black haired male to grunt in agreement. Huni turned and away and his smile widened. "Should we hook them up?" Huni asked. 

"No. Let Tamaki handle it." His voice was deep. It was like a motor, but a way more melodic and lower tone. He was already a star that shined slightly brighter than Huni. 

Huni frowned, then whined. 

Maria sat down at her seat next to Tamaki, who was immediately clinging onto Kyoya's arm. Maria chuckled, lifting her shoulders. Tamaki paused and turned his head to glance at Maria, his cheek resting up again Kyoya's shoulder. He hummed, causing Kyoya to look over. He saw Maria turning towards the board, and Tamaki staring at her with the oh so familiar expression. Kyoya turned away and pushed up his glasses, the glass glaring at the sun's ray's position. 

Tamaki stared at Maria, wondering what the feeling was in his chest. He felt his heart flutter and his chest churn in un-satisfaction. Tamaki felt like he could fly. He then thought of bringing Maria with him, to be with the stars. Like what she wanted. Tamaki looked away, and had a slight pout. He wanted everything for her, and he'd give anything for her. Maybe this was what it was like to be thoughtful. But wasn't he always?

Maria ended up in front of Music Room #3 after class. She stood in front of it, staring at the pink. She was hesitating. Why? 

"Oh, Maria. Hello." Haruhi called, walking over to the brunette. Maria turned her head and smiled. 

"Haruhi! Hello, how are you today?" Maria thought her sentence was too bland. She couldn't shine at this rate, but she brushed it off.

"I'm doing good, Maria. Reality is just the same as yesterday." Haruhi spoke, standing in front of the lavender eyed girl. 

"Reality is a lovely place, is it not?" Maria giggled. She paused. "But I wouldn't want to live there." She smiled again. 

"Huh? Why?" Haruhi tilted her head. 

"Because it isn't a place for me." Maria held Haruhi's hand. "Plus, it's fun to dream." Maria tilted her head. 

Haruhi smiled. Maria always seem to shine so brightly. She hummed in reply, nodding her head. "Maria, I was going to go shopping for coffee. Want to go with me?" Haruhi asked. 

Maria nodded happily. Haruhi kept her smile as the two walked away from the tall intimidating door. 

The two girls, with Maria changed out of her uniform and into a white summer dress, began to search down the isles for instant coffee. Maria began to hum, grabbing two containers. Haruhi glanced at Maria and smiled. Haruhi turned and grabbed two more jars of pre-grounded coffee beans. 

The two payed, splitting the bill. As they walked down the street, Haruhi suddenly slipped on an unknown banana peel, causing Maria too suddenly panic. Luckily before Maria panicked too much to cause a health problem, a lady with short brown hair caught Haruhi. Maria sighed in relief. 

"Ano.." Haruhi felt uncomfortable. 

"Hello young maiden. It's a good thing I caught you, you could've hurt your untainted skin." The lady sparkled. Haruhi and Maria sweat dropped. "I'm Benio, the leader of the Zuka Club!" 

"The Zuka Club?" Maria asked, picking up the bags of coffee. "Isn't that a Hostess Club?" She tilted her head. Benio looked over at Maria, then began to sparkle. 

"What a beautiful and elegant maiden! Who might you be?" Benio twirled over to her, leaving Haruhi to fall on the floor. 

"Ano.. I'm Maria Saki, the daughter of Kiyoshi Saki, who owns the Saki business." Maria smiled warmly. "We make the Saki clothing line. Judging by your uniform, we work with your school. We mainly create traditional clothing like kimonos." Benio took Maria's hand, causing her to stop talking. Benio had fake tears in her eyes. 

"You must be the tainted daughter of the Saki family. Oh, how I wish I could save you. But if you die, we die together." Maria gave Benio a surprised look, her eyes wide. 

"You know?" Maria murmured. Benio nodded her head. Haruhi tilted her head, but suddenly Benio took Haruhi's hand and Maria's bags. 

"I will walk you two back to your destination!" Benio smiled, dragging the forced host and the dull star.

"Maria? I was worried you weren't going to show up." Tamaki saw the familiar chocolate brown hair as the two doors open. He was on the floor, in the middle of being stepped on. 

Two girls were stomping on him, saying how terrible he is with women. But they paused. "Benio!" They happily cheered. 

"Sorry, I was held up by two beautiful maidens." Benio showed Haruhi and Maria, who were confused. Benio noticed the Host Club, who were dressed in knight outfits. "You all look ridiculous, Tamaki." Haruhi deadpanned. Maria only giggled. "I think Tamaki looks lovely." 

"Such a innocent and nice maiden!" The two girls squealed. They bounced over and began to touch Maria's hair and such. 

"Stop harassing Maria!" Tamaki shouted, being held back by the twins. 

Haruhi was beginning to be touched by Benio, who was rubbing her cheek on her bare leg. "Such smooth skin!" She chirped. 

Tamaki was now a steaming pot. 

Now the Zuka and Host Club began to argue about which one is better. Haruhi tried backing up the Host Club, but Kyoya made her explanations false. Maria was still being squished between the two girls. Benio turned towards the three and yelled at them. "Girls! That's the Saki's family daughter!" Benio yelled, pointing at Maria.

The two girls immediately backed up. "Gomen, Maria!" They apologized, bowing. "We didn't know!" They fake cried. 

Tamaki and the entire host club except Kyoya titled their head. 

Suddenly Haruhi was informed that they sold her pencil. Haruhi was angrily out the door in seconds, saying she was thinking about transferring to Lobelia, Benio's school.

"What about you, Maria?" Benio asked. "Will you transfer?" She asked.

Maria sat down next to Tamaki, who was near tears about Haruhi. She petted his head and smiled. Tamaki looked over at her, his eyes shining.

"I'm sorry, Benio. But it seems like too much excitement goes on there. Over here is peaceful." She smiled. "I know you will understand why. I can't have too much stress. Plus, I have someone here that gives me hope." Maria smiled, glancing at Tamaki. 

Kyoya looked down, feeling terrible. Tamaki cried, hugging Maria.

"Of course we understand." The three girls bowed. "Take care of yourself." One girl said. "Make sure to not work yourself." The other said. "And remember, we will always change the atmosphere if this place becomes too rough for you, Maria." Benio smiled. They twirled around and were out in a whisk of their skirts. 

Maria stopped smiling, and waving as well. She got up and walked towards the door. Tamaki fell, since he was using Maria as support.

She turned around and glared. It was.. terrifying. "You guys sold Haruhi's pencil. I expect it to be back in her hands by tomorrow, or I'll sue you. Even you, Ootori. It's not nice to steal people's things and sell it for personal gain. I hate people like that." She growled.

Tamaki felt his insides jump off a cliff. Does that mean she hates him?

The others were hiding behind the couch Tamaki was on. She was scarier than Kyoya waking up. How was this possible? Maybe because she would hurt people, versus where Kyoya is too tired to do anything. But Huni... that was a match.