So this is my first story ever written, not sure how it'll turn out, but I guess that's up to you guys with the reviews right? Story takes place when Harima moves in with Yakumo and Sarah, and will mostly be a Harima and Yakumo pairing, since I just like those two characters that much. Spoilers are here since it takes place near the end of the manga. Story...technically AU, I suppose, because I was thinking about doing Harima's last year in high school.

So disclaimer: I don't own School Rumble or anything in its universe.

Please read and review, any criticism is good. One question in particular I have is: Did I write enough for this to be considered a chapter? If not, then I'll probably spend a bit longer on chapter 2, so people can read more. Anyways, here we go.

Chapter 1

New Living Arrangements

"Phew...I'm saved."

For the first time that day, Harima Kenji finally felt his luck beginning to pick up. After being kicked out by his cousin, he had thought that at least Ojou would let him stay at her place.

It's not fair! I got kicked out because of this pretend engagement that me and Ojou had to get, the least she could do is give me a place to stay! Harima thought as he walked alongside Sarah. Come to think of it, I really am lucky that Sarah-san saw me saving her friend; otherwise I'd probably have to live out on the streets again.

The more and more Harima thought about it, the more it seemed like too much of a coincidence. Having her reject his attempt to stay at her place was hardly surprising, but what happened after really made him wonder. Inaba Miki, a girl he vaguely recognized as being in the same class as Imouto-san, had come running to him for help against some stalker. Beating up the stalker turned up even more coincidences. Sarah Adiemus, dressed completely in her nun clothing, had appeared to reward him for beating up the stalker.

Too lucky...nah, I'm just thinking too much.

As they walked down the streets, Harima began to recognize the scenery. This tree, that bush, everything seemed somehow familiar. They were moving awfully close to...No, there's no way we could be heading there. I don't even know where the church is...this is probably just a shortcut or something. Still, Harima was weary. Who knew what some cruel god could be planning?

At last, the two came to a stop in front of a very familiar home. And outside, was a very familiar figure.

"So, here is my home," Sarah said casually, gesturing toward Tsukamoto Yakumo and the Tsukamoto residence.

Harima stood silent for a moment, eyes wide in shock. To some people, it might even look like his eyes popped right out of his head. Yakumo, shocked in her own right, could do nothing but stand and watch as this whole event unfolded. Only Sarah seemed completely at ease with what was going on, with a sweet smile on her face and twinkle in her eye.

"Huh?" both Yakumo and Harima said, barely managing to say it.

"Wait, wait, wait! What's going on? What about the church?" Harima exclaimed. Although not the sharpest person, he could easily see where this might be going, and the next words out of Sarah's mouth confirmed it.

"I've been living here since the spring. Right, Yakumo?" Sarah answered, smiling. Yakumo couldn't seem to find the right words, and only nodded at her question.

It was almost too much for Harima. True, he did need a place to stay, and this house was a really nice place, but it didn't feel right somehow. "How am I supposed to stay here with you two?" he asked with the last of his resolve.

But Sarah was already prepared. Placing her hand on her forehead and feigning weakness, she countered. "Ah, but such an uneasy feeling having two weak women live without a man around."

"Ok, ok." Harima said, giving into his need to live in a decent home. Still, I should at least ask her first, since it is her home, he thought to himself.

"Then, Imouto-san…just for a while…"

But as he spoke, Yakumo felt Sarah nudging her from behind. A faint blush spread across her face as she answered, "Ah, yes. It's alright…"

Sarah clapped her hands and quickly motioned Harima inside. "Since Tsukamoto-san is in America, I'm living in her room now. So you can just go to the guest room, you know where that is right?"

"Ah, yes. I'll just go put my things down. Thanks again." Harima replied as he started to head inside the house. It really wasn't a bad arrangement. As he opened the door, a black silhouette brushed by his leg. Passing Yakumo's cat Iori, he bent down to pat its head, while thinking about this situation he'd gotten himself into. Even if Tenma-chan has gone to America with Karasuma, I can at least stay here and take care of her sister and friend. But I really shouldn't be thinking about these things though, I made my choice already. After a while, he let Iori go and moved his way to the guest room, realizing that he already knew where it was, as he had lived here for a brief time during winter break.

However, what Harima didn't realize was that his two new housemates were still outside, deep in conversation about their new living arrangements.

"Now Yakumo, he's living with us now, so that'll make your chances that much higher. Just remember to be bolder, otherwise he'll never know how you feel," Sarah said with a commanding tone.

"Ah, but Sarah–" Yakumo started to say.

"No buts Yakumo. Don't worry, I'll be there to help both you and Harima-senpai. Come on, let's help him unpack," interrupted Sarah as she nudged her best friend into the house. As the pair walked in, Sarah could not help but feel glad about the small smile and blush that suddenly appeared on Yakumo's face.

Well, there it is. Please review! Thanks!