The night of the Ouran fair
*Third music room*
Kyouya came into the third music room to gather his stuff. 'Such a long day' he thought. There are so many affairs occurred just in one day. When he reached the room, unexpectedly, he saw the light. And there sat a person. 'Haruhi?' She sat on the window ledge and looked the school yard outside. Kyouya watched the clock. 10h30pm
"What are you doing here this late?" He asked softly
Haruhi jumped out of her skin then sighed of relief when she saw Kyouya.
"Just thinking" she answered "And what are you doing here senpai?"
"My stuff" he talked when he was gathering his notes on the table. "Well, you suppose to think AT HOME in this time, don't you? Long day, ha?"
"Yeah" she sighed "I never thought everything could turn out so wonderful" she smiled and turned back to look outside the window "Everything is back to normal right?"
"No, I don't think so". He said loudly enough just for himself to hear. "Haruhi?"
"Yes, senpai?" Haruhi gazed at him, her big brown eyes widened
"Thank you"
"For what? For bringing Tamaki-senpai back?" Her gaze didn't leave Kyouya.
"Yes, and for having showed up in Host club. You are very special, you know?"
Haruhi completely not understood what her senpai was talking about. It seemed odd for him to talk like that or Haruhi was so oblivious. Before she could reply, Kyouya said
"Ok, come on, I will give you a lift. I don't think you can take a bus this late"
"And senpai, thank you"
This time, Kyouya's eyes widened behind his glasses
"For teaching me those lessons" Haruhi continued in Kyouya's surprise "You helped me know more about Tamaki-senpai and made me follow him then bring him back. Thanks"
Kyouya didn't reply. A wind blew through the door made them have a chill. Haruhi shuddered because she was wearing a thin white dress. Kyouya took some steps closer and covered her in his blazer. He leaned on her, narrowed eyes and said:
"Don't think that your debt is erased and you don't have to host. Tomorrow, host club will open again so don't get cold or your customers will very upset. I don't want our profit to decrease".
He turned away, walked towards the door and said loudly
"Haruhi, keep my blazer clean. If you don't, I will charge you for that. I can build a new debt for you anytime, you know. Be careful"
Haruhi smiled surprisedly then touched his blazer 'Why does he always have to act the egoist role like that?' She thought. Suddenly she heard his echo
"Hurry up, I can't wait you longer. Time is money"
He was always Shadow king anyway. Haruhi ran up to him.
*Hitachiin's mansion*
Kaoru was sitting on his desk, writing while his older twin was lying on the bed. Hikaru looked at the ceiling then sighed.
"Kaoru, I have a strange feeling" the older twin told his brother
"What's feeling, Hikaru?" Kaoru asked curiously but actually he was nervous.
"I don't know, when I saw Haruhi dance with Tono, her smile, her look… I felt… I felt… I don't know… It was…" Hikaru answer hesitantly.
"Hurt, right?" Kaoru added.
"It was… It was… hurt? It's some kind of hurt but why did I feel hurt Kaoru? Why? Why I've never felt in that way before until tonight?"
"Hikaru" Kaoru called his brother softly and anxiety was show in his voice. "Sometimes, the answer can't be told by someone else, it's you to find it out. It is your feeling, isn't it?"
Hikaru silenced. Kaoru looked at him worriedly but he talked no more. He continued his writing and thought 'It's time for you to realize that feeling. Finally, everyone has to grow up. I'm happy for you Hikaru, but why I feel sad, too?'
*Haninozuka's mansion*
Honey was having his third cake party this week with his cousin Mori. In front of them, there was a table full of cakes. They were so happy that Host club's members could be together again. Cutting a big slice of strawberry cake, Honey said
"It's so good that Tama-chan is back, ne?"
"Ah" Mori answered as usual
"Takashi, do you think we can be like these old days?" Honey took the slice to his mouth.
"No"
"Me neither. This time it's a big change ne? I think they will find out their feelings soon. It's great that we can see it before we graduate ne?" Honey said in his cute voice while he was swinging his legs under the table
"Ah" Mori answered "Mitsukuni, don't rush. Let it be natural"
"Of course" Honey continued eating his cake with a big smile on his face
*2nd Suou's mansion*
Tamaki climbed in his bed and hugged his brown bear. No more worry about his grandmother because he had his beloved friends always being by his side, his father supported him and his mother, somewhere in this world, loved him. He belonged to this place with his Host club.
"You have a phone call, Tamaki-sama" Maezono Shima, his general maid, said suddenly
Tamaki startled because Shima appeared next to him from nowhere
"Don't scare me like that" Tamaki panted then picked up the phone "Hello?"
"Tamaki-kun, It's me" Tamaki was surprised about hearing Éclair's voice. "I'm calling you for apologizing. I mean I'm sorry for everything" Éclair said sincerely.
"You don't have to, Éclair-san. I must say thank you for letting me – "
"No, it's me to apologize and say thank you. Thank you for letting me know about true friendship. I've never had a true friend before. On watching your host club, I know they mean very much to you. They love you and you are so proud of them right?"
"Yes" Tamaki silenced for a while then said "Éclair-san, I can be your friend, your true friend and so can the host club. We'll always welcome you."
"Thanks, it's very sweet. Your mother is so proud of you, you know?"
"Yes, I know" Tamaki said bittersweetly.
"Someday, you can visit me in French, can't you? As a friend?"
"Of course I can. As a friend I promise"
"I'm sure I have a surprise for you, a gift for my true friend. And Tamaki-kun?"
"Yes, Éclair-san?"
"Treasure your girl, Haruhi. She is a good girl"
"Absolutely, I treasure my daughter Éclair-san, why do you say so?" Tamaki asked curiously
"You're such a cute idiot; I hope to see you soon, good night Tamaki-kun"
"Oh, good night" Tamaki tried to process what Éclair had said. 'My daughter is a good girl, of course. I always treasure her and WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP TELLING ME A IDIOT? It's ridiculous' Being so deep in his thought and then:
"Tamaki-sama" Shima said behind him. Tamaki fell off his bed because of startling.
"I said don't scare me like that" He yelled
"I just want to said Welcome home Tamaki-sama. And good night"
Shima said then disappeared like a wind. "Is she a ghost or something?" Tamaki mumbled while he was climbing back to the bed.