A/N-The plot and everything else is the same from when Sexyvampire13 started writing it. I only made small adjustments to it, like maybe took out a sentence or changed the wording of it, but otherwise it is pretty much the same as before. The first two chapters are being given credit to Sexyvampire13 and the rest of it will be mine. It probably won't very long maybe less than 10 chapters, it all depends on my mood. I just know it won't be a 20 chapter story.

Also, I know this is supposed to be pretty sad and all, but I'm going to be adding some humor in it as well so it doesn't feel as sad, but still has a little bit of it. So the sad element is there but humor is added to it.

Anyway, enjoy!

You Can Lean On Us

Chapter 1

It was just a typical morning for the Host Club members. Kyoya was typing away at his computer, gaining new information on whatever came to his mind or any student that caught his interest. Hunny was eating cake while his faithful cousin Mori watched over him. Tamaki was dreaming up new 'romantic situations' with him and Haruhi, even though he knew that she preferred the twins. That then led to the young woman and her two boyfriends, who were currently pushing their limits greatly with nagging her on them coming over to her place that afternoon when school ended.

"How many times do I have to tell you? You two can't come over today!" She growled, tidying up the music room their after school Host Club session. Although, technically since they had all graduated, she really didn't know why they continued with the Host Club. Then again, Tamaki's father thought that it was something that should remain with the school as long as it could, so even after graduation they had continued visiting the school to keep the club running and despite their college classes, they made it work.

She gritted her teeth when two pairs of arms wrapped around her, stopping her from moving or escaping. "But Haruhi," Hikaru whined in her ear, causing her to clench the broom in her hands tighter "we haven't been over to your place for two days now!"

"Yeah, we're starting to miss you!" Kaoru whimpered, nuzzling his nose into her neck. Giving an annoyed sound, she pushed them both gently off of her and whirled to face them.

"I want some alone time this week alright! Sheesh, it's like you two can't even go one day without me. I know I said I'd accept both of you as my boyfriends, since I know we can make it work, but I still want some space too." She said, watching as they blinked and then smiled. She knew they didn't hear a word she said and that they wouldn't give up.

"We can't help it!" Kaoru chirped, leaning his head against Hikaru's when he laughed.

"Nope, you're just too cute to resist." Hikaru added, and while he was saying that she noticed that they were about ready to pounce on her again, making her tense a little and thinking fast, it hit her.

"What about a bet?" She said quickly, watching as everyone's gaze fell on her. The twins looking the most interested in what she had to say then the others.

"Well, what is the bet then?" They asked in unison, causing her to mentally sight relief and straighten. If she played her cards just right, then this would be a great relief to her, not to mention give her the time she needed. She couldn't allow any of them to find out what was happening at the moment, because she knew that they would all try to help but end up making matters worse. At least, that's what she thought it would be like.

"I bet that you two won't be able to stay away from me for one week! Starting today and ending Sunday at midnight." She said, watching as they went wide-eyed and looked at each other. Only to look over their shoulders when Tamaki started to laugh. She knew that it irritated her twins, because they knew that the others thought that there was no way in hell that they could pull this off.

"Those two? Going a week without going near you?! There's no way they can pull that one off!" He guffawed, laughing the entire time.

"Hey, we could so! We just have to make sure that the outcome is beneficial." Kaoru said, looking at Haruhi.

"Yeah, what do you get if you win and what do we get if we win?" Hikaru asked, and once again everyone looked at her. She knew she had to make it sound reasonable, and have a big enough prize for where they could take the bet.

"Well, if you fail to stay away from me the entire week, then whenever I ask for space, you two have to leave me alone until I say otherwise and if you win…" She blinked when the twins suddenly shot to their feet and hovered over her

"If we win, then we can come over to your place…"

"Or drag you to our place…"

"Whenever we want!" They said together and she swallowed. Would she be able to risk that, but then realized that there was no way they could avoid her for a week. So, she had nothing to worry about. Not to mention, even if she lost, so long as she had this week, everything would be fine.

"Fine, starting today, you two cannot talk to me or communicate with me in any way. Nor can you hang from me or intentionally bump me in the hallway. Understood?" She said, watching as they once again looked at each other, before each offering her a hand.

"Deal!" They said, squeezing her hands briefly, before releasing her and turning on their heels. She watched in slight awe as they walked away without looking back, and then gave a sigh as she was finally able to take a breath.

"I don't give them an hour." The statement caused her to look up at Kyoya, who apparently came out of his Shadow King corner and to see what was going on. She turned to face him more.

"You think so?" She asked, hoping that it would end quickly so she could get her week alone with feeling too guilty.

"I give them three days." Tamaki said, surprising Haruhi that he gave them a longer time frame then Kyoya, making her blink.

"I say at the end of the day!" Hunny chirped in, and she smiled at him. Only to blink again in surprise when Mori shook his head and looked in the twin's direction.

"I say they'll win the bet." He said in his low voice, making an icy feeling hit her stomach. He thought they would win? This wasn't looking good for her. She blinked in slight surprise (man she was getting surprised a lot today) when the last bell of the day rang, and quickly gathered her stuff. So what if they won the bet, so long as she had this week it really didn't matter. Sure, her patience would be tested in the future, but all she cared about was right now. She couldn't allow anyone to know what had happened in her life, or that it had become slightly harder. They would try to help, and it just wouldn't do.

"Haruhi! Don't forget to change into your costume! We're doing Amazon Jungle today." Kyoya called, and waved her hand over her shoulder showing she had heard him. Even though she had filled out some, she could still cross dress as a boy with the right padding, even though it was uncomfortable, she didn't really care. So long as the girls weren't too bold and touched her on the wrong spot, which thankfully they weren't.

Kaoru sighed, bored, as he sneaked a glance over at Haruhi as she entertained the last of her guests, and then blinked when Hikaru leaned up against his shoulder. They both knew something was up with their girlfriend and it was bothering them that she wasn't telling them about it.

"What do you think it could be?" Hikaru whispered, making Kaoru give a shrug as he glanced back over her before picking up his drink.

"Haven't a clue. Whatever it is though, it's something big, especially since she came in the other day near tears." He said, watching as his brother slid away and reclined against the sofa, showing off his bare long legs.

"You don't think that something happened between her and her father do you? If I recall, she said something about having to hurry home last week. Do you think he's ill or something?" Hikaru said, and Kaoru shrugged and eased down beside his brother.

"I don't know, I think she would have told us if it was something like that. Or, at least, I hope she would." He whispered, sighing softly and blinked when his brother gave a huff and folded his arms beneath the back of his head.

"Come on, Kaoru. You know that she wouldn't. She's the kind who tries to deal with everything herself, that way she doesn't feel like a bother to those around her. I'm basically the dunce in this relationship and even I know that much." Hikaru said gently, and Kaoru sighed as he peeked over once more. His brother was right, even with small thing she'd deal with them herself. It was just who she was.

"Still, I don't like seeing her troubled." He said, listening as his brother hummed in agreement, and blinked when Hikaru's arm suddenly wrapped around him.

"How about we talk with Ranka tonight? We know where he works now, and we could just ask him." Hikaru said, and Kaoru looked over his shoulder at him. That was a good plan and it didn't harm the bet at all. Haruhi did say to stay away from her, not her father. Giving a smile, he nodded and rolled over to keep an eye on Haruhi as she finished with her guests. They were going to find out one way or another, what was wrong with her.

On the other side of the music room, the other Hosts were having a similar conversation to the twins, except they were going to pay a visit to Haruhi's place tomorrow after their Host Club session was finished.

-A couple of hours later-

"Alright, here we are." Hikaru said cheerfully, a big smile on his face as they entered the bar where Ranka worked. They glanced around, ignoring the music, flashing lights and everything else, as they tried to find the person they were looking for and not succeeding.

"That's weird. I don't see him anywhere!" Kaoru said, looking over at his brother to see that he was looking as confused as he felt. Ranka always worked most of the time, unless he was given some time off from his boss. But they were sure he worked today. So, where was he?

"Hello! Can I help two fine young men today?" The voice drew their gaze to the bar beside them, and Kaoru leaned up against it so the man could hear him better.

"We're looking for Ranka! Have you seen him?" He asked, talking loud enough so the guy could hear him and watched as a troubled look came over the man's face as he stared at both of them. It took him a moment to regain his composure and he bit his bottom lip.

"You mean, you haven't heard yet?" The man asked, and Kaoru gave his brother a worrisome look. He didn't like the sound of that question and from the looks of it, neither did Hikaru.

"Come on behind the bar, it's quieter." The man said, opening the hatch to allow them in. They followed silently until they reached a lounge that dulled the music.

"So, what's going on with Ranka?" Hikaru asked, and Kaoru watched as the man sat heavily on chair, and offering them to both sit down on two more chairs across from him, and when they sat down, he looked up at them.

"This might come as a shock to both of you but…"