Maria sat at the club's meeting table, watching everyone talk 'business'. But in reality, Maria was daydreaming. Maybe she'd be able to go to that cafe she wanted to check out after school today. That's when Maria realized that after school today she has a doctor's appointment, so they can check up on her and see how she's doing. Maria sulked slightly.

Chapter 14.5

Bestowed Upon, a Star

"Don't worry Tamaki, people will find out Haruhi's gender soon anyways. Physical exams are tomorrow." The twins pointed out. Maria looked up and tilted her head. Physical exams? Maria turned towards Tamaki who was now writing down 'PLAN TO HIDE HARUHI'S GENDER' in big red letters on a white board.

"Haruhi, weren't you popular with the boys back in middle school?" Maria asked, looking over at Haruhi.

"Hai. She was confessed to at least once a month." Kyoya stated.

"Wow! Haruhi, you must'v been loved by a lot of people!" Maria shined.

"But you're loved by a lot of people too, Maria." Haruhi replied, looking at Maria questioningly.

"I guess.." Maria looked over at Tamaki, who was yelling at the twins to help him. Haruhi noticed this, and tilted her head. Maria smiled sadly, then looked back at Haruhi. Ever since the beach incident. Maria began to have better feelings for Tamaki. Her heart fluttered when he was close, and her cheeks embarrassingly flushed when Tamaki's contact reached her own. It made Maria extra cautious around the Host Club king, since she didn't want anyone to know that she felt that way about him.

"Maria, didn't boys confess to you?" Kyoya asked, looking at her.

"Ano.. I do get a lot of love letters in my locker when I open it after school. But it only happened this year. It never happened at my other schools." Maria explained.

Tamaki slightly frowned from far away at Maria's words. Maria was beaten up at her other schools. Tamaki's really happy it hasn't happened at this school. Maybe it won't ever happen again in her life. Tamaki then smiled determinedly. Tamaki would never let a single soul hurt Maria again. It was now a vow.

"Eeeh? Really?" The twins asked, leaning on Maria's shoulders. "But you're really cute." Hikaru stated, looking at Maria's face in concentration. "Yeah, did you mature over the summer or something? Or did your boobs gro-" Kaoru's face was suddenly smacked by a tea cup, that came flying towards him. Tamaki was angrily panting, his face flushed red at what Kaoru was about to say. Tamaki then put his outstretched arm away, turning around.

"Is physical exams the same here?" Haruhi asked Maria.

"Maybe. I don't really know. I've never thought about it." Maria thought, rubbing her chin. "I hope so." Maria smiled.

"Yeah, me too." Haruhi smiled back.

"Why wouldn't it be the same?" The twins asked. The doors opened, and a row of nurses were in two single filed lines.

"Welcome!" They smiled. Haruhi stared, not expecting this much of a drastic change.

Maria smiled, as she was being guided by Kyoya and Haruhi. "The special exam rooms are over here. Don't worry, the nurse sworn secrete-sy." Kyoya informed.

"Why do I have to get a special room?" Maria asked.

"Do you want people to see your burn marks?" Kyoya asked. Maria thought for a second, but before she could reply, she was pushed into the room with Haruhi. A really nice looking lady smiled at them.

"Don't worry Fujioka, Saki, I sworn not to say a word." She smiled. "Will you please take off your clothes, so we can start the exam?" She asked kindly.

Maria and Haruhi got into the changing room (unfortunately, there was only one) and proceeded to take off their shirts. Maria had a black undershirt, just like Haruhi did. But her's was pink. Suddenly Maria felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see a tired looking man, slightly sweating.

"Excuse me, do-" Maria suddenly screamed in fright and kicked his crotch as hard as she could, then stepped back. She put her arm in front of Haruhi protectively.

That's when the Host Club appeared, angrily looking at the man as if he just raped Maria and Haruhi. Then the man launched into a story of his life and daughter, begging for forgiveness. Tamaki placed his jacket around Maria, and Hikaru did the same for Haruhi.

"You're at the wrong school." Kyoya informed.

"Give the man a map." Tamaki ordered.

"But I I'm pretty sure his daughter wants nothing to do with him." Hikaru stated.

"Let him find out for himself." Maria placed a hand on Tamaki's shoulder.

Both their hearts skipped a beat.