Kyoya was in trouble but at the same time wasn't, he had a crush on a girl, but his father was more than accepting of her. That wasn't his problem really though but he didn't see what was so trouble some to his son so Mr. Otoori just dropped it and encouraged his son to pursue his crush. Kyoya wanted to do so with all his heart but didn't at the same time, he knew what that would do on several levels. First was his friends, Tamaki and Hikaru both had obvious crushes on her too, and he was sure that Mori did as well, Koaru had one but he knew it was unlikely he would do anything and would let his brother try to win her. Second she was in hiding, in a sense, she had to dress and act like a boy in able to stay in the club they had so she could bay off a debt she owed them. Finally, his most concerning in his eyes, was his family secret and what he would have to do to enable her to join his family.
On the other hand she was beautiful not just outside but in, she was intelligent, she has shown to be able to see through his 'personality mask' that most never see through, not even family most times, she had even proven to be able to truly be able to tell the Hitachin twins apart, which they told him not even their mother could do! Kyoya was stuck, he wanted to be with her but not at the cost it would bring, it was too high. Kyoya needed more time, he needed to see if at least some of the costs would dissipate, although he already knew that some would never and those were the ones that would make it hardest for him.
He had his normal breakfast, while having a silent fight with his brothers through staring at them as he did everyday before he went to school. He came to school in his limo as always did and took a quick inhale of air as he stepped out and was attacked by the blond that always attacked him with a bone crushing hug all the time. He then quickly gave the blond a quick death stare and he immediately put him down and Kyoya let out the air he had been holding for the past minuet or two and breathed again. "Why do you always do that Tamaki?" Kyoya asked him annoyed "Because I missed you, is it wrong to miss a friend when he hasn't seen him in a while?" Tamaki whined "Tamaki you saw me yesterday." Kyoya said more annoyed. Tamaki then ran away yelling "Mommies going to kill me!"
Kyoya sighed and went to his first period that he was sure Tamaki had run to, and he was right the blond was moping I the corner waiting for the other students to come in. Kyoya was able to calm Tamaki back down before the rest of the class came in. Kyoya sat in his seat while Tamaki sat in his as the lesson began, Kyoya took notes as usual and Tamaki only half paid attention to the teacher as usual, although it was fine because Tamaki would get a copy of the notes from Kyoya who didn't really care.
Things went on as usual all day till host club, which was never usual, or in other words normal. Today they were taking advantage of the warmer temperatures and was having a beach party theme. Hikaru and Kaoru where running around in swim trunks spraying a sprinkler at each other like they did in Okinawa and added there brotherly love in more so by holding the sprinkler straight up as they hugged underneath doing their usual act for the most part. Hunny had a picnic basket and a white and red blanket that both him Mori and his guests sat on while they ate the cake inside the basket. Tamaki was swooning girls as they sat in front of a pound with summer flowers planted all around. Kyoya for the most part just sat at a table in the shade and drank pink lemonade as he wrote in his black book, somehow still managing to swoon the girls by using his host smile and saying a few words. Haruhi was laying down on the grass and was looking at the clouds with her guests, who were laying down on towels instead as to not ruin their cloths.
Kyoya looked over at Haruhi from time to time just to see her smile, it always had relaxed him to see her smile and sometimes even made him smile. He made sure never to smile in public where others could see him of course. The day went on and finally it was time for club to end so everyone was cleaning up, but Hikaru and Kaoru on the other hand had found water balloons and were pelting them at Tamaki. Tamaki was quickly soaked and tried to get them back at their own game only to never hit them even once. "Guys, come on, we are suppose to be cleaning up but all you three are doing is making an even bigger mess." Haruhi said trying to get their attention only to stumble into the cross fire and get soaked. She was so soaked that the only purpose her cloths had was to cover her body from sight.
"Now look what you did. Come one, lets get you dried up and get you some dry cloths Haruhi." Kyoya said annoyed. He then gave her one of the towels that was already out there and walked with her inside back to the club room where she could change in the changing rooms. Kyoya went and gave her some more towels, so that she could fully dry off and not get the new cloths wet, then the cloths. When she came out all that was different from her normal self he saw everyday was her hair was still damp. "Come on, I'll give you a ride home." Kyoya told her "Hey Kyoya-Sempi, why are you being so nice to me today? Normally you don't do anything but add to my debt all day." Haruhi asked "Well, I figured that you wouldn't want to worry Ranka for being late thanks to the delay. However if you want to walk that is up to you." Kyoya said simply "Oh thank you. I would greatly appreciate it Kyoya-Sempi." Haruhi said. They then walked to Kyoya's waiting limo and he told the driver to go to her house, when they got there Haruhi would have been ten minuets early home. Haruhi told Kyoya about how her dad actually timed her every time to make sure she was ok, and if she came home early in the future if she didn't make it at this time Ranka would start worrying. So to pass some time they talked for a little bit together, and they both seemed to enjoy talking till Kyoya pointed out that she had to go before Ranka started worrying.
When Kyoya got home he went straight to his room, which was not much different from other days, and just sat there thinking. What am I going to do? I think I truly love her but I don't want to. I can't let her find out about my family's secret, not at the cost it will be to her, and that means we can never be. That is how it should be. She should be with Tamaki, he is my best friend and a good person. He would never hurt her, and if not Hikaru. Hikaru is one of her best friends so it would be fine. Or maybe Mori, he would protect her from anything. Yes, she should be with them not me. If only I didn't have this cures of a secret, then we may have been possible! Dang it! Kyoya thought as he punched his desk which broke on impact, he would have to get a new one.
Mean while, at haruhi's apartment she was just finishing her homework as a sudden thought popped in her head I wonder if Kyoya got home alright. It was strange how nice he was to me today, I wonder what is up. He didn't even add to my debt today, maybe he was sick? I hope he is ok. Wait since when did I care about whether Kyoya was sick or not, I should just be glad he didn't add to my debt. Haruhi thought before she put down her pencil and went to cook diner for herself since her father had gone to work now and wouldn't be home for dinner, he told her he would just get something to eat on the way there.