Standard Disclaimers Apply.

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Strawberry Shortcake

by: girldisturbed

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Drumming the steering wheel absently in thought, Mitsukuni Haninozuka stared out from behind the glass pane of his red custom-made sports car and waited patiently for the street light to blink from red to green. A song flowed out from the radio, one he was very familiar with and Hunny reached out to turn the knob, bringing up the volume before leaning back on his seat; face now spread into a huge smile while he bounced back and forth and sang along with the music.

'Oh oh my my Lollipop! You make my heart on fi – ire

You are my sweet desi – ire

Uh oh my Lollipop.

My my my Lollipop '

He let out a small giggle at the ridiculousness of his actions. He wasn't entirely sure those were the exact lyrics but well…close enough he'd like to think. Swerving to the left when an impatient honk was heard from behind him, Hunny was just about turn and glance to see what the problem was or if the reason behind was caused by an emergency when the familiar beeps of his ringing tone stole his attention and made him glance down at the vibrating contraption trembling on the empty seat beside him.

Turning to make sure the impatient driver successfully passed him by, he picked up his phone and flipped it open; eyes still trained on the car that just passed while his other hand continued to hold the steering wheel.

"Moshi moshi. Haninozuka desu."

"Hunny." His mouth curved into a smile.

"Ah, Takashi! I should've known it was you!" steering away then turning left on the road, he opened his mouth about to ask him his day's events when Mori cut him off with a blank, "You forgot your breakfast."

"Eh?"

"You forgot your breakfast."

Hunny frowned irritably. "I heard what you said the first time Takashi and I promise you I did not forget to eat my breakfast." Even the suggestion that he would forget to devour the scrumptous meal cooked for him that morning was simply ludicrous. He would never offend such a generously laid out banquet simply by ignoring or forgetting to eat it.

Heck, he wouldn't even be sitting here and bouncing to the music if it weren't for the sugar and caffeine fix he'd indulged in that morning.

"Where are you?"

What the-

"Chuodori Avenue. Just passed Matsuzayaka-san's department store." his frown turned suspicious "Why?"

"Good. Continue on till Matsuya there's a new bakery shop opened there, Haname's Delicacies, stop and buy some snacks I'll see you later with Satoshi."

There was a distinct click soon to be followed by the dial tone.

Hmm...

Closing the phone, melted golden eyes scanned the many shops of the Ginza district till it spotted one with the name Haname's delicacies emblazoned on top. It looked cramped with two tall buildings, one from Matsuya's and one from Hishigane's restaurant, flanking it on each side. It seemed to be modestly decorated though, and if he were to study it more...overall, looked like the usual pleasant bakery, nothing strange or out of place.

Hunny blinked. From here he could almost assume that the place was equipped with a homey feel on the inside to match their freshly baked breads and cake. Parking his car effortlessly at the space in front of it, he turned off the engine, took off his keys and got out.

Placing the clinking keys with a fluffy pink mini bun-bun as its key chains inside his pockets, he pushed open the door of the shop, silently wondering at the reason behind Takashi's abrupt command. Takashi seldom asked or ordered anything from him and when he did Hunny was eager to obey because for one, the reason behind was always reasonable and two, Takashi simply wasn't one to order people especially Hunny out of selfishness or pure whim.

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The harmonious tinkling of bells signaling customers entering the shop made the petite woman in red uniform behind the counter look up. Smile expertly fixed in place, she turned towards the door to greet them.

"Irrashai-" she trailed off to a surprised gasp at the sight that greeted her: Short golden locks, honey-glazed eyes and a sharp, handsome face that lost all of its softness from their younger years.

"Hunny-senpai?"

The same startled silence then.

"Haruhi?"

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A/N:

Irrashaimase means welcome. And the song above is actually titled 'My girl lollipop'. Thanks to nehimasgift for that little tidbit. .

Comments, feedbacks, questions and constructive criticisms are always welcome.