Everything Is Not What It Seems

by BangtanLove

When Haruhi was seven, she was sent to live with Ranka Fujioka, a close friend of her older brother's, Hatori Sohma. Now at sixteen, she is forced back into the Sohma family. The impending doom of her curse hangs over her head as she ages and begins to find love, something she was cursed to never have, and she has to decide if love outweighs the risk of certain death.

1. Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Haruhi's POV

I sigh as I kick off my shoes and pull my homework out. I'm about to start, when the phone rings, interrupting me. I groan and get up, answering it quickly. "Hello?" "Hello Haruhi. It's been so long since I last heard your voice." I stiffen as the voice sneers. "Akito sama," I whisper. "Yes, it's me. Did you think I forgot about you? I've grown tired of you being away from me for so long. You are now to move in with Shigure and meet with me once a week at the main house," He says and I feel my heart drop.

"B-but Akito sama-" I start but am cut off by his harsh voice. "No buts! You will move in with him and that's final. Ok?" He snaps and I bite my lip as tears form. "Ok," I whisper and I can practically hear his smirk through the phone. "Wonderful. See you in a few days. I expect you to be out of Ranka's house by tomorrow afternoon," He spits out Ranka's name like it's something foul tasting, leaving no room for arguments. "Yes Akito sama," I whisper again. "I have to go now Haruhi dear. Have a wonderful day," He cackles, before the line goes silent.

I wipe my tears away and hurry to my room to pack, my homework forgotten. When Ranka comes home, I already have all of my things packed away. "Haruhi? Why are you packing?" He asks and I look at him with tear filled eyes. "A-akito called! He wants me to move in with Shigure," I whisper, trying hard not to burst into tears. Ranka's eyes harden and he shakes with fury. "That bastard! Who does he think he is?" He shouts and I sigh.

"The head of my family," I reply and Ranka looks at me sadly. "You don't have to go Haruhi," He says and I shake my head. "Yes I do. I can't go against him. Bad things will happen," I say quietly and he sobs, clinging to me. "When do you have to leave?" He asks, collecting himself. "Tomorrow morning," I reply and he glares at the ground.

The next day, I skip school and grab my things, meeting Ranka outside. He's driving me to Shigure's. I pile all of my things into the car and we quickly speed away. Once we get to Shigure's house, he comes rushing out to greet us. "Rue Rue! Ranka! It's so nice to see you!" He exclaims, pulling both of us into a hug. We both say hello to him and while he gets my bags, I turn to the man I've called my father for 8 years.

"Thank you for everything you've done for me," I say and he starts to cry, pulling me into a tight embrace. "I'm gonna miss you so much!" He sobs and I hug him back. "You can come visit whenever you want!" I say and he smiles, pulling away. "I will." After that, we hug again and he hops back into his car, driving away. "Come on. I'll show you to your room."