WANTED! Need a young maid that can cook and clean. Anything about sexual harassment in the job description? No? Well then, I'm so not getting paid enough. HikaruxOCxKaoru

Rating: T (for future chapters)

Chapter 1: April (Part 1)

I suppose I should have been more suspicious when Hitachiin-sama (although she told me to call her Yuzuha-san) agreed to hire me on the spot when I came asking for a job. She said it was because she needed a new maid on short notice. At the time, I was ecstatic I didn't have to continue my job hunt.

In hindsight, I see that setting foot on the Hitachiin estate was either my biggest mistake or the best thing to happen to me.

Either way, this is the story about my stay in the Hitachiin mansion. Perhaps I should warn you though; this tale is one that includes promiscuous maid outfits, sexual innuendos, flirting, kissing, the occasional biting, and of course, the feeling that I'm being watched by two hormonal teenagers 24/7.

That said, let me begin. It all started one sunny April afternoon…

"What do you mean you're looking for a job?"

Yue sighed. "I mean, my parents can't afford to send me to go to school anymore. If I want to get into a good university, I have to get through high school. And since my parents can't afford the monthly fees themselves, I'll have to help them."

It was Yue's third year of high school. Her family had been used to living from paycheck to paycheck, but her father recently lost his job and found a new one. Unfortunately, his new job didn't pay as well as his previous one, leaving the family in a tight situation. Yue had decided to look for work herself, as she recently turned eighteen and could now look for a job that would pay her…well, halfway decently.

"But still…you're in high school Yue! You can't balance a job and school."

Ayaka Takana was Yue's best friend. However, her family was a bit more wealthier than Yue's, so she didn't completely understand the situation. She was more afraid that Yue wouldn't be able to hang out with her as much as before.

"Aya-chan, it'll be okay." Yue reassured her friend. "See, this wanted ad is looking for a maid that can work part time. I can do that…I mean, I'm a relatively clean person. I do the majority of the cleaning at home anyways."

Ayaka grabbed the ad from Yue's hand and scanned it. Halfway through, her jaw dropped. "This ad is asking for a maid for the Hitachiin family." She closed her mouth and her gaze hardened. "You should look for another job. I don't think you'll like it much over there."

Yue took the ad back and sighed. "But it pays really well and I really need this job. Besides, they can't be that bad. I mean, you own a few items of clothing from Yuzuha's spring line right?"

"Yeah, but haven't you heard rumors about her two sons?"

In all honesty, Yue had no idea that Hitachiin-sama had children. So she shook her head. "But I'll be a maid, it's not like I'll be their friend or anything. I probably won't even see them. You don't have to be jealous or anything." she teased.

"W-w-who said I was jealous!" Ayaka squeaked. "It's just…well from what I've heard they're total players."

Yue giggled. "Players? Well, I think I'll be fine. They only go for pretty girls, right? How old are they anyways, thirteen?"

Ayaka rolled her eyes. "They're sixteen, so not that much younger than you. And you are pretty, so I suggest you watch your back."

"Well, I haven't even gotten the job yet so there might not be need to avoid them." She glanced at her watch. "Well, my interview starts in ten minutes, so I should get going." She gave Ayaka a hug and said, "Don't worry so much. Everything will work out."

Ayaka snorted. "Whatever you say Yue."

If one were to literarily analyze the situation, they would have called it foreshadowing. Thinking about it now made me realize how Ayaka was, in a way, psychic. Although she did get one thing wrong. The twins weren't players. They were just an identical pair of good looking heartbreakers.

Although that's a story for another time.

Yue walked up to the Hitachiin mansion and almost fainted at the sight of how big it was. "This place looks more like a skyscraper than a house…" It intimidated her slightly. She had heard that rich people were snobby, especially to their help, and the bigger the home, the snobbier the family. But, Yue reminded herself, it was all so she could go to school. She smoothed out her shirt and hair, then she rang the bell.

A few moments later, the gate opened and a butler appeared. "Sato Yue I presume?"

Yue nodded her head. "I'm here about the-"

"Yes, the maid position. Follow me." The butler closed the iron gate and lead me into the mansion.

If possible, Yue's eyes opened wider when the front door opened. The first thing she noticed when she stepped inside were the polished marble floors which were so clean she could make out her reflection in the tile. Her eyes flicked around the room. Several Persian carpets were scattered throughout the room and through the hallways. On top of the carpets were several white leather couches and chairs. Paintings decorated the deep red colored walls. Granite statues of what looked to be Greek gods were perched in each corner of the room. She looked back to see two giant windows overseeing the street that she had just come from. Looking through the stained glass, the walkways seemed to be so much more beautiful.

"This is the parlor, where guests usually stay when they first arrive or are about to leave." The butler explained. "Everything in here is worth more than you are, so please refrain from touching anything."

Yue gulped. She was further intimidated about the big house and about breaking something. She knew that she probably would never be able to afford even ONE tile in the room.

"Right this way." the butler said, ushering her into another room. However, before she had the chance to marvel, she was taken up two flights of stairs and then through a long hallway (Yue was reminded of a hotel when she saw the many doors). The butler stopped at the last room and knocked softly, "Hitachiin-san, your guest has arrived."

Yue wondered what kind of woman Yuzuha would be. She hoped she was more warm and friendly than her butler was at the very least. She shuffled her feet anxiously when the door creaked open.

"Thank you Hideki-san, you are dismissed."

The butler, who Yue knew now as Hideki, bowed. "As you wish Hitachiin-san."

Yuzuha raised an eyebrow, "And I believe I told you to call me Yuzuha-san. Hitachiin-san makes me feel old. And you would never say I was old, would you?" Yue then decided that she liked her potentially new boss.

Hideki bowed again. "My apologies Yuzuha-san. Is there anything that you require? Tea and cookies perhaps?"

Yuzuha gave me a glance, "Is there anything you would like Yue?"

Yue was almost afraid to ask for something, but Yuzuha gave her a smile, so she figured it would be ok. "Do you have lemonade?"

Hideki smiled, "We most certainly do. I shall get it for you right away. Yuzuha-san?"

"Iced tea will be fine, thank you."

Hideki bowed once more and left. Yuzuha gestured towards the door and said, "Please come in and have a seat."

Yue followed orders and looked around the room. There were papers strewn all over, mannequins half covered with cloth, and when Yue looked down she saw several pins and needles on the floor. She made a note not to walk into this room without shoes. She also wondered if cleaning this room could possibly be her first job.

"Forgive the mess Yue, but I prefer to work in a more…chaotic environment, if you will." Yuzuha said, taking a seat opposite of Yue's.

"No apologies are necessary Hitachiin-sama."

"Formalities are not necessary either, Yue. Please call me Yuzuha-san. Now…I want to ask about your experience. Have you been a maid before?"

Yue shook her head. "No. I cook and clean for my family though. I've done it for the majority of my life."

"Could you list the chores you do at home?"

"Well…I typically make breakfast and bento lunches for my younger brother in the mornings, and after school I vacuum and do the laundry. Every other weekend I clean the bathrooms and my brother's and my room."

Yuzuha nodded. "And you're still going to school, correct?"

"Yes. I'm currently attending Omori High School. It's my last year there, but the tuition fees are getting a bit steep."

Yuzuha clicked her tongue. "Be glad you aren't attending Ouran then."

Yue decided it would be best not to say that she would give just about anything to transfer to Ouran Academy (it was her dream elementary, middle, and high school, but there was no way her parents could have ever afford it).

Hideki returned with lemonade and iced tea. "Anything else?"

"That will do, thank you."

Hideki disappeared once more. Yue smiled at Yuzuha, "He seems happy to be working for you."

"And I'm happy that he works for me." she studied Yue for a minute before saying, "I should tell you up front that this won't be…an easy job."

Yue only gave a small smile before replying, "I think I can handle it."

The clock ticked and tocked. Yuzuha's frown suddenly turned into a smile, "In that case Yue-chan…" she smiled sweetly, "when do you think you can start?"

Yue gave her a surprised look, "That's it?" Yuzuha nodded. "Well, I suppose I could start this upcoming Monday."

Yuzuha smiled. "Great! Let me just show you where your station will be. Oh, and do you mind terribly if you move in? I like my staff to live here in case I need them. Plus, we provide your meals and anything you might need for your room to make your stay more comfortable."

Yue couldn't believe her luck. She got a job that paid well and included free room and board. Stunned, she answered, "Um, I don't mind. But may I have my weekends off?"

Yuzuha smiled wider, "I don't mind that small request. Now, let's go." She stood from her seat and said, "And welcome to the Hitachiin estate."

Yuzuha's warm welcome made me feel like I belonged. It was nice to be welcomed. My opinion on rich people dramatically changed. Yuzuha was kind, courteous, and very welcoming. She was kind of crazy, but I could see that she was going to be a great boss.

"You'll be in charge of the second floor." Yuzuha explained. "That's where my sons are. You'll take on the task of cleaning their bedrooms, bathrooms, and game room. And small chores as well, such as laundry and running the occasional errand if they need it."

Yue nodded in understanding. "Ok. That doesn't sound too bad."

Yuzuha didn't reply. Instead she led Yue through the second floor. "These two doors," she pointed to a door on either side of the hallway, "lead to the twins' rooms. Hikaru's is on the right and Kaoru's is on the left, although they usually just both sleep in Hikaru's."

Yue bit back asking why. Instead she nodded to show that she could remember. Yuzuha pointed to the room next to Hikaru's. "That's your room, but I'll show it to you after we finish going through the hallway."

"Okay."

Yuzuha showed her the bathroom and the game room. The other rooms on the second floor consisted of closets, the laundry room, and one door even had a passage way that led straight to the kitchen.

Yuzuha took Yue back to the room she said would be hers. "This is going to be your room."

Yue opened the door, expecting to see a small room with a bed and closet. Instead, she was met with a room that could contain two of her apartments. It had a king sized bed, a television, several gaming systems, a computer, a stereo, and a closet already filled with clothes.

"Feel free to decorate as you deem fit. Oh, and those clothes will be removed. They were the uniform for the last maid we had, but they'd be too big for you. I'll get you your own set when you report to work next week."

Yue nodded, still in shock over the size of her room. Even if she brought everything she owned, she'd never be able to fill up a room that size.

"Well, I suppose that's it then. I expect to see you after school Monday afternoon."

Yue walked out of the house, overwhelmed by everything she had seen that day. She felt giddy, and couldn't wipe the smile off of her face. "I guess if I want something bad enough…" she did a little twirl on the sidewalk and bumped into someone.

"Look Kaoru, a stray got lost in our neighborhood."

Yue stepped back to see three boys looking at her; a pair of ginger haired twins and a petite brunette. She blushed.

The other twin, she assumed it was Kaoru considering that was what the first had said, grinned. "The commoner neighborhoods are that way."

"Hikaru, Kaoru, stop it." The brunette said. Yue couldn't help but notice how irritated he looked and wondered if that was the twins' doing. He eyed Yue warily, "You'd be smart to get out of here while you can."

Yue nodded. "Sorry about bumping into you."

One twin (she couldn't tell anymore, they had moved) rolled his eyes, "Just don't do it again."

Yue nodded again and ran down the street in the direction of her house.

My first meeting with Hikaru and Kaoru should have been taken as an omen. They were rude, mean, and considering the brunette's (who's name I learned later; it's Haruhi) attitude, they probably weren't even nice to their friends. But, I didn't take it as an omen. It didn't even occur to me who they were until I told my parents the news about working for Yuzuha-san. They had asked if she was the mother of Hitachiin Hikaru and Hitachiin Kaoru. Then I realized who exactly I had run into and was overwhelmed with embarrassment.

Wonderful first impression.

A/N: New story alert! *high five* I'm trying a different kind of writing style. Hopefully it works ok. And…yeah. New story.

:D So…hit? Miss? I hope it's an okay introductory chapter.