Disclaimer: I don't own Junjou Romantica. Most may not like a Misaki x Haruhiko pairing but I figured I'd give it a shot. I actually got this idea after reading 'Eight' by demort. In my ideal pairing if Misaki wasn't paired up with Akihiko then I'd rather see him with Haruhiko over Sumi aaaanytime.

Update: 7/04/2016 This is an updated version and overtime I am re-uploading the chapters and redoing this story. Enjoy!


Set after the time that Misaki had made his first visit to the office and ran into Haruhiko a second time. However, as much as Akihiko loved the boy he still harbored hidden feelings for Takahiro. Since his best friend and first love was married there was nothing that he would do on that account. Getting a call from Takahiro about his current state though he couldn't help but go to his lost love and help him.

Takahiro was broke and barely able to survive off of what little money he had. Akihiko comes to his aid and wants to help him. While Misaki had gotten out of classes early due to finals and he was done for the day and figured he'd kill time walking about town and visit his favorite Bakery Shop since it had been a while.

Misaki goes out shopping and see's Usagi-ani in a bakery shop that he regularly would stop by from time to time. Hmm, I wonder what he's doing here. Maybe I should buy something since I'm here for niichan. Maybe that will cheer him up some. Misaki thought as he entered and the door rang signifying that a customer had entered the shop.

The shop owner looked up from laying out some new items on display and saw one of his usual customers. "Ah Misaki-san welcome, the usual I take it?" He asked as his current customer was still debating on what to order at the moment.

"Ahh I'm not so sure Sato-san, there's so many new items I've noticed that you've come up with. It shall be very hard to choose. . .Hmmm. . " Misaki laughed as Haruhiko by then had turned his attention to the boy and wondered why he was here.

"You come here regularly then Misaki." Haruhiko said as he continued to look back and forth at the many different dishes out and still had yet to decide on what to get. Only reason being he was because he was going to send it to Misaki later.

"Huh? Oh yes you could say that I guess. I usually order the lemongrass green tea with whatever the day's special is. I usually have a variety depending on what day it is here." Misaki said as he scratched the back of his head.

I wonder how long he's been here. I'm sure he'll decide on something sooner or later. Misaki thought to himself.

"Usami-sama would you like any help in a selection today sir?" Sato asked as he handed Misaki a bag of his favorite cream puffs and stood in front of the counter to get out whatever the architect wanted.

"No that is fine I've finally made my decision. I'll take one of everything that you have if you don't mind." He said as his phone went off and he excused himself and went outside to talk on the phone and be curious to the other customers enjoying sweets and the likes in the little bakery caf shop.

"Wow. . .that's way too much sugar. I like sweets but not that much. Eh, just thinking about it makes my teeth hurt." Misaki said as he ate a few cream puffs and put them in his mouth. Then his phone as well was going off and he read several text messages from Usagi-san.

Misaki your brother was double-crossed it seems. Turns out Minami only wanted his money and put on a mask to show that she loved him. . .Now broke your brother has been having it hard since then. I'm sorry Misaki but for a while I have to do something and take care of your brother. You can still stay at my place; your brother will be just joining us as well.

Misaki froze as he tried to even comprehend what he just read. However another text message was sent to him since his phone vibrated yet again in his hand.

I know I could just call you but I thought you wouldn't want to hear your brother in the background and I'd rather you not as well. I'm picking him up currently from his house that I managed to save and argue for so he'll be at the apartment when you get home from school. I still love your brother Misaki, that will never change. We'll see how things pan out between us with Takahiro staying as well. I'll talk to you when you get back.

This can't be, Minami double crossed nii-san? How could she do something like that?! They were perfect for each other and even have a child! Why? Why did this happen to niisan? Misaki tried to wrap around Minami even doing that.

While all of this was going on Sato-san was trying to get Misaki's attention and noticed that pale look on the boys face and how the color seemed to just drain from it. "Misaki-san is everything all right? Your re not looking all that well." The bakery owner said as he turned to get the boy a cup of tea and appeared from behind the counter and lead the boy to a table close by that wasn't currently occupied.

"Uhh. . .yaa I think I'm okay." Misaki said as he laid his phone down on the table and whose body was shaking uncontrollably. He didn't even bother to close his phone or exit out of the two text messages that were on the screen.

Haruhiko had come in by then and barely heard the bakery owners concern for Misaki and went to walk to the table and see what was up.

"Okay now take a few deep breaths and tell me what's wrong with my most valuable customer." Sato said as he rubbed the boys back and set the tea cup in front of him.

Haruhiko upon hearing the small conversation about the two text messages Misaki got felt sadness for the boy and went over to kneel on the boys other side and tilt the boys chin up to meet his gaze.

"Misaki I am sorry to hear what happened and I know that may come as a surprise to hear that from me. Remember though, I will always love you know matter what your family status is or where you come from. I have to go to a meeting, but if you need anything you can call me anytime." Haruhiko said as he kissed the boys cheek for a few moments before straightening up.

"I'll have someone pick up the packaged sweets in a little bit. I thank you for your cooperation Mr. Sato and I hope to order again in the future." He bowed slightly before heading out and getting into a car that arrived and then was off.

Seeing as Misaki had calmed down enough Sato left him to calm down and went in the back to get the sweets that Mr. Usami had ordered. Getting his kitchen staff ready to help out as well since it was a rather slow period for the day.

Misaki meanwhile didn't know what to make of the card he held in his hand. He knew that part of him wanted to not even carry it around but, over time he had noticed that Usagi-ani has been changing.

What am I thinking about Usagi-ani for? I have to think of ways to help out niisan now that Minani betrayed him. I'll pick up side jobs or a part-time job or something. I can't just keep relying on people like Usagi-san and Usagi-ani because they have nearly an endless supply of money.

Still, he felt the weight of the card in his hand and wondered what his next steps would be. Leaving Sato a tip he folded his bag of leftover cream puffs and dialed the number on the card. He knew why he called, but a part of him was still wary in trusting Usagi-ani.

Once he dialed the number the phone just kept ringing. After so many it finally went to voicemail and Misaki hung up the phone. Looking at the screen as the call ended and it went to his homepage. Tears well up and he didn't like how the day's events turned so sourly.

Why did I even bother to call Usagi-ani? If he meant what he said just a few moments ago wouldn't he of answered the phone then? Maybe I'm just meant to be fooled with like niichan has. I try to avoid such problems and yet I seem to attract them to myself. Misaki said as he turned to go back but a car arrived and a window was pulled down and Usagi-ani's voice rang out.

"Misaki, would you like a ride home?"

Misaki turned around then, shocked that Usagi-ani hadn't been kidding when he said he'd be there if he called. Yet he remembered the man saying he had to go to a meeting so why was he here.

"Umm I-I'm sorry. It was foolish of me to call like that. I know you're a busy man and everything. I-'ll just catch the train." With a gesture with his hand toward the station he turned and started to make the trek to the station.

Haruhiko wouldn't allow it and opened the door. Then grabbing Misaki's shoulder he gently pulled him back into an embrace. "You don't always have to take on the world by yourself you know."

Misaki stiffened and quickly got out of Usagi-ani's hold only because he didn't know how he felt about it. It felt nice, but he was still with Usagi-san. Least that's what he figured but was now unsure since his own older brother was in the picture. Tears fell at how stressful everything was becoming and he was tired.

Haruhiko knelt then ignoring dirtying his suit pants and gently wiped away a few tears. "It's okay to cry when something gets to be too much for you to handle. How about I drop you off before I head to my meeting? I wouldn't want you going to the train station in your current state, alright?"

Trying not to flinch as bad this time he hesitantly allowed Usagi-ani to wipe away some of the tears. He blushed a bit and noticed that compared to Usagi-san's cold hands, the man in front of him actually had warm ones. What's going to happen now?

Looking down into Usagi-ani's face he saw how different the man was then his usual. While similar in nature to Usagi-san, this man has changed and he couldn't figure out why. "Usagi-ani. . .why. .I. . . I don't understand?" Misaki said blushing and didn't really want to go further into why being around Usagi-ani was somehow more relaxing ever than we he was with Usagi-san.

"Please, call me Haruhiko, and it is fine for you to be confused right now but let's not worry about that. Right now my brother is taking care of your brother correct? Is it so bad that I want to take care of the brother who is too suffering in his own way?" Haruhiko asked the boy as he held him close in a hug as the driver waited.

Closing his eye's Misaki was such a jumble of emotions and thoughts that he just shut everything out for a few moments. With shaky fingers held onto Haruhiko's back and let the warmth radiating off the man calm him a bit.

When he felt Misaki calm down he slowly let go. "Now, where would you like me to drop you off at? It doesn't matter the place so don't worry about it." Getting up he went over to the car and waited with the door open for Misaki to choose.

The driver didn't want to interrupt but time was short. "Sire, I hate to interrupt your chat with the young boy but your meeting shall be soon and we are not that far from the location at the moment." His driver said calling from the window at the Usami representative.

Misaki heard Haruhiko's driver and didn't dawdle anymore. Walking he got inside the car and strapped himself in. "Well I should return home, but I don't feel up to it right at this moment. I could just stay with you, I suppose."

Haruhiko got in right after and the driver took off again. "How about this, I'll phone ahead and you can go to the estate. My meeting will be boring and dull for you. Both of which I'd rather you not have to go through."

What seemed liked seconds, actually several minutes and then the driver spoke up again. "I'm sorry to cut you short Master Usami but we are here. I'll take the young guest back to the estates sir. You'll be late for your meeting if you don't hurry."

On the phone Misaki looked at the building that Haruhiko was going into. It was grand and wondered what sort of a meeting the man was going into. He soon felt a hand on his shoulder and a warm smile greeted him.

"Alright everything is set up for you at the Estates. I won't be back until later this evening so don't worry about when I'll return. You just relax and try to enjoy the remainder of the day. Tanaka will take care of anything you need." Kissing the boy's temple did he get out and the car was moving.

Misaki turned and hesitantly waved back as Haruhiko returned the gesture and then disappeared into the building. Then sitting down he thought about Haruhiko kissing him, even if it was just on his temple. It felt nice, I think. Misaki was so confused but he let the driver take him to the estates and would dwell on things later.


Hope you all have enjoyed the redone version of this fic. As I said above I am slowly editing (unfortunately without a beta) this story since I have still been getting Favorites, Reviews, and Alerts of the like in my email and figured after over 5 years I can pick this up again.

Glad to be getting back into the swing of fic writing. As always READ & REVIEW!

~Lilblossomcub