Hi! This is a little 'What If' scenario that has been bugging me for AGES!!!! So, I'll get it out of my system!
Set in Karuizawa, this takes place during Haruhi and Kaoru's conversation on the porch. What could have occurred if that vase had not fell. Not sure if in the anime or manga, but just go with it, mmmkay?
Onward!!!!!
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Spring in Karuizawa. A peaceful, refreshing place, full of the renewing energy that invigorated and attracted the tourists that sought out its healing and company.
In said place, a small, quaint pensione lay, buzzing with excited patrons. Female patrons, more like.
This was due to the sudden 'employment' of visually appealing young men. The Host Club had, in fact, began a hot-blooded battle for the only room left on the estate.
And thus, the suddenly vulnerable pensione was left to the often-disastrous makings of those participating in said competition.
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Kaoru, leaning on the porch, was tired, but pleased, both Hikaru and himself knowing they were a shoo-in to win their place here. However superficial it seemed on the outside, this competition was in fact, quite important and personal for the twins.
Haruhi Fujioka had invaded and, ultimately, taken control over their world, and was completely oblivious to the fact.
As Haruhi was the first to achieve this breakthrough, the twins only saw it fit to join forces with their cross-dressing 'comrade' and make a new world.
Slightly bigger.
For her.
"Kaoru, you're by yourself? Where's Hikaru?"
Ah, there she was.
Looking quite surprised that my other half was not around.
"He's gone inside to get more cleaning supplies"
"Oh"
"You two are always together" she said.
"Well, it's been like that forever. We've always believed that the world was full of idiots." I know how obnoxious and stupid that sounds, but, perhaps we are right. I mean, no-one has been able to tell us apart, to invade our world, except Haruhi. Perhaps they are to stupid, or maybe, they just don't care.
Maybe, that's why we cling to Haruhi so.
We see it as… caring.
I feel the…urge, to say something, to show…something.
"But if it was you, Haruhi, we'd let you in"
To our world.
"Let's sleep together from now on". So innocently I suggest this. It wasn't unusual for Hikaru and myself to share a bed. Of course, our underlying intentions perhaps weren't so pure.
"No. The beds to small, there wouldn't be enough room"
Well, I wasn't expecting that response.
"So, is that the only reason?"
"Huh?" she queries, looking at me with tilted head.
Cute.
Moving slightly closer, leaning down, I wait for her to realise. To react.
Nothing.
"I'm sure we can make some room for you, Haruhi"
I meant it.
We could, for her. I feel awkward, being here, alone, without my other half. But I won't show it.
I want to be strong even when he isn't here.
Because she'll notice.
It's what she does.
"In our bed"
"No." So blunt is she.
I pull back. I feel…oddly disappointed. But, I reason, this is Haruhi.
I can hear the little 'Haruhi voice' in my head going 'You should know better'.
And I should. Still, there is always a chance she might get it one day.
"Ok"
I hear the disappointment in my voice. Damn.
"But, uh, thanks for the offer…I guess"
Smiling. She is truly smiling as she walks away.
I feel happy.
And…hollow.
As she walks away, inside to where Milord is playing that damned piano.
A third.
A third of me is walking away.
Why?
I don't think I can ever be a half again.
But, would I want to?
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Well, I am done. I don't know, mixed feelings about this one. It wasn't what I planned, but I like it.
Please review!!!!!!
Gemagi-chan