A/N: This is my first Ouran fic. I hope it is to your liking. This will be a HaruhixHikaru pairing. Please don't forget to leave comments so that I can improve my fics and that you can enjoy it better. Thanks ^^ I don't own Ouran.
Chapter 1: A Past Memory and an Invitation
Haruhi had the strangest of dreams.
It wasn't a nightmare but it sent shivers down her spine.
'What was that dream about?' Haruhi wondered as she stood up to prepare breakfast.
She was about to prepare a meal for two people when she remembered that she was alone.
Her father died a few years ago after she became a lawyer.
Flashback
She walked with her father into the clinic.
It was time for his monthly check-up.
Inside the clinic, the doctor smiled when he saw them.
"Good morning Mr. Fujioka and Ms. Fujioka." He greeted.
"Good morning Dr. Takano." Haruhi returned the greeting with a smile while her father just nodded.
"It's time for your check-up Ranka-san." Dr. Takano said while escorting him towards the x-ray room.
A few minutes had passed before they emerged out of the x-ray room.
"The x-rays will be ready in a while. Sorry for the long wait Ms. Fujioka." The doctor smiled apologetically.
"It's fine. I don't mind waiting." She smiled back.
A moment later a nurse handed him the x-rays.
He examined them first before calling Haruhi's attention.
"It's hard to say this but your father doesn't have enough time left to live longer. It's actually hard to tell until when he will last but my estimate would be a month or less." Dr. Takano said gravely.
"Isn't there a way to lengthen his life span? Even for just another year?" Haruhi inquired.
"I'm really sorry Haruhi. I'm afraid there's no way to do that." He replied.
Haruhi knew that he's very sorry about her father.
He's really serious about this matter if he used her first name.
That shows how grave the situation is.
Their conversation was interrupted shortly when they heard a shrilling scream.
"What's wrong Yuuko?" The doctor questioned, concern showing on his features.
"It's Fujioka-san. He suddenly collapsed." Yuuko explained.
Wariness and concern was etched in all of their faces.
What they saw shocked them all.
Ranka was almost hidden under all the machines connected to him.
"I'm asking you to leave the room Haruhi." Dr. Takano requested but it was more of a command.
Haruhi left without uttering a word of complaint, the image of her father still lingering on her mind.
"Dad, don't leave me. Not now." Haruhi pleaded silently.
"Ms. Fujioka, you may come in now. You're father's searching for you." The nurse announced.
Haruhi tried to smile but failed miserably.
The nurse can only shake her head with pity.
They entered the room quietly so as not to disturb him.
At first, silence prevailed except for the constant beeping of machines.
"Haruhi?" Ranka started, his voice cracked.
"Dad, I'm here." Haruhi said squeezing his hand.
"I promise you that I'll find the perfect man for you." He smiled though it was for a fraction of a minute.
"I know you will, Dad. Please rest. You need all the strength you can get for your operation." Haruhi pleaded.
"I believe that I don't have much time, Haruhi. It's enough that you're here already. I don't want you to grow old without someone to take care of you. I will keep my promise even if it's the last thing I do." Ranka said determined to fulfill his promise.
Haruhi just nodded in agreement, not wanting to upset him.
'I must be strong for his sake.' Haruhi thought.
She was asleep when Ranka whispered, "I'm sorry my dear if I have to leave you. Don't worry I'll still look over you."
He breathed his last breath but not before kissing her forehead.
Haruhi woke up with tears in her eyes, already dreading the reason behind it.
She knew why and she was afraid to face the truth.
She expected her father to smile at her when she faced him but no, his eyes were tightly shut, and he was no longer breathing.
What caught her eye was the smile lingering in his lips in his sleep like state.
She knew he was happy so she tried not to cry but she can't help the tears from falling.
She cried for almost an hour before leaving the room to let the nurses do the necessary arrangements.
She vowed that she will never cry again after this.
End of flashback
She continued preparing breakfast.
All the while thinking about the strange dream she dreamt last night.
'Was that Dad's way of showing me the perfect man?' She thought.
She ate silently in her kitchen.
Since she's a prominent lawyer now, she can afford to buy many things.
Actually, she bought the house she's living in.
She also bought a black Jaguar for her car.
After eating, she went to the shrine, housing both her parents' urns, and paid her respects to them.
"Hi Mom and Dad. It's another sunny day. I hope everything will be fine. Well, I need to go now. See you later. Bye." Haruhi said with a bow then left her house.
She was about to open the door to her Jaguar when she remembered her dream.
She just shrugged it off as if it was nothing, not knowing that her dream might just come true.
He was a famous fashion designer alongside his twin brother, Kaoru.
Women loved him, they adored him, and they lay at his feet worshipping him.
He was brought out of his reverie when Kaoru called him.
"Yo Hikaru! We need to go. Mom needs us now. She called five minutes ago to check on us. Come on." Kaoru urged.
"Okay… okay. I'm coming." Hikaru answered back.
'What does she need us for?' Hikaru wondered.
When they arrived home, their mother was smiling widely.
"Boys, I've got some big news. You're father's coming home. He should be here by now." She announced excitedly.
The twin's jaws dropped.
This was big news alright but they hadn't expected it to be this soon.
"I'm home! Hikaru, Kaoru, and of course my beloved wife!" He exclaimed.
As expected, he hugged them all tightly and gave each of them a gift.
"Welcome back! Dad, you're finally here." The twins said in unison.
The remaining time of the day was spent in telling about what happened at work.
They were enjoying their conversation when their father asked them the forbidden question.
"So boys have you met any girls that you would like to introduce to me and your mom?"
This inquiry always ended up with Hikaru walking out of the room and slamming the door to their room.
Kaoru was already expecting him to do this when Hikaru surprised them all by staying quiet.
"What's wrong honey?" Their mother asked.
He still didn't answer and was obviously deep in thought.
It was as if he was fighting with himself over the matter.
"I still haven't met anyone but I have a deal for you." He said all of a sudden, surprising them all.
Their father's ears perked up when he heard this.
"And what is your deal about?" He queried.
"If I haven't found a girlfriend within a month then you can find one for me." Hikaru stated.
"Are you sure about this?" Kaoru asked concern lacing his words.
"Yup! And nothing can change my mind!" He said confidently.
"Very well. I accept your deal. The deal will start tomorrow." Their father said triumphantly.
He had waited for this day to come.
He was planning on doing the same thing and hadn't expected his son to take the initiative to do so.
The whole ordeal ended when they all retired to their respective rooms, too tired to continue any form of conversation.
The moment Hikaru's head felt the softness of their pillow, he was fast asleep.
Kaoru was thinking about his twin so hard that he hadn't notice when he started to fall asleep himself.
He must find the right one for Hikaru while finding the right one for him too.
This was his last thought before sleep consumed him.
Haruhi went home late from work.
She went directly to her study to check her mail.
She got a few messages but one caught her attention.
It was an invitation to an annual charity ball organized by her friend.
She doesn't want to come but she doesn't want to disappoint her friend.
It's not to be held at the Grand Gala where it usually is held.
Instead it will be held at the Hitachiin manor.
She has a week to search for the perfect dress.
After reading her messages, she changed her clothes and went straight to bed.
It was an hour after midnight when she suddenly jerked out of bed.
She had the same dream again.
She was starting to think when she would meet the mystery man in person.
She went back to sleep without second thoughts and this time she was able to sleep peacefully.
Hikaru and Kaoru's parents were still awake, talking about the upcoming charity ball which is in one week's time.
"Hikaru will find the right girl for him during the ball. I just know it." Mr. Hitachiin said.
His wife only nodded before stifling a yawn.
"We better sleep now if we want to wake up early for the preparations." He said quietly.
They haven't told them yet because they wanted to surprise the twins.
A/N: What do you think? Please review and give ideas. I want to know what you like to add to this fic. Don't forget to leave comments so you can see improvements in my fics. Thanks^^