A/N: this takes place while they are at the beach and they haven't ever seen Haruhi's house

Haruhi

I looked around my room, trying to decide what to pack for the clubs beach trip. We had recently went to a resort of Kyoya's and I did not enjoy it. I spent most of the time sitting overheated in the shade. That is until Honey got lost and I ended up with Mori trying to find him. The twins thought it would be fun for us all to go to the beach together to make it up to me for not having a good time. I decided to just bring a few long sleeves, a pullover sweater, some jeans as well as a pair of longer shorts and a tee shirt. I put them into my oversized bag. I put in some pajamas, as well as my laptop, that was a gift from my friend. I looked at my stuffed bear and decided to bring him as well. I shoved all my makeup and other essentials into my bag before grabbing my bear.

He is what my safety or comfort item. I gave him a hug and set him carefully in the bag. I hurried to get dressed, throwing on a dark purple jumper and white jeans. I put my bag over one shoulder and hurried to catch a bus to school. The club agreed to meet in music room #3 before all riding together. I walked down the road, waving to people every once and awhile. I reached the bus just in time and payed before getting on. I took my regular seat and looked out the window, watching the scenery blur past. My thoughts weren't really on any particular thing but rather jumping from thing to thing. Ultimately my thoughts settled on the host club and how they had somehow managed to earn my trust. I don't know how they did it... But I trust them more then I have trusted anyone in years. Before I knew it we were close to school. I took a deep breath, quickly smoothing out my jumper and dusting off my pants and then walked the rest of the way to the building and straight to the music room.

I opened the door and got the usual host club greeting before they realized it was just me.

"Haru-chan!" Honey said running over and jumping on me, hugging my tightly. I bit my lip, biting back a pained squeak as honey landed on a bruise on my arm.

"Hi senpi. You look cute." I said to him. His eyes lit up. He was in a pair of swim trunks and a tee shirt that was to big. He was also holding a pink swim ring.

"Thanks!" He said with a giggle before running over to Mori.

"Haruhi you look so adorable! Not exactly swim attire but adorable either way!" Tamaki practically yelled as he scooped me up.

"Senpi!" I shouted. I know I shouldn't still be surprised but he set me down. I brushed myself off.

"Well, let's go. I want to go to the beach!" The twins said, attached to each other like usual. Hikaru was standing behind Kaoru, with his arms wrapped around him.

Kyoya lead us all to a large limo that was waiting out front and everyone climbed in. Tamaki offered me his hand to help me in and I took it, thanking him and sitting next to him and Kyoya.

"Do you guys mind if I try to get a few minutes of sleep? I only slept an hour last night." I asked timidly.

"Of course. We want you to be well rested to care for our guests." Kyoya said, not looking up from his laptop.

I sighed, of course we will be working.

I leaned back and started drifting to sleep.

Dream

I opened my eyes and I was back in the hospital looking at my mom. The white walls and the slow, consistent beeping of the heart monitor were driving me to the brink of insanity.

"Haruhi... I need to tell you a terrible thing..." She said taking my hand in hers weakly. She looked into my eyes and I could see only pain in hers as she gave my hand a small, comforting squeeze.

"It seems that I'm sick and I've only got weeks." She said, biting her lip. I shook my head.

'This can't be true... I need you here with me... Please don't leave me alone here...' I thought

"No... Mom, you can't leave me... Please don't leave me alone here, I'm not ready!" I said, giving her hand a small squeeze as I cried, hot tears slipping down my cheeks.

"Please don't be sad haruhi... You are the greatest thing that ever happened to me." She said. I hugged her, my tears soaking her hospital gown.

"I love you mom..." I said, the noise muffled by the fabric.

"I love you too haruhi."

I went home to an empty house that night. Little did I know it was going to stay that way. My mom passed away that night, way sooner than they would have expected. All I had left was my dad. If you can even call him that.

Tamaki

I noticed Haruhi shut her eyes and leaned back into the seat. Her breathing evened out and she became relaxed.

I was about to say something to Kyoya about the trip when Haruhi shifted so she was leaning into me, her head leaning on my shoulder with her face turned into me.

I froze, not sure what to do but I made no attempt to move her. Instead I gently shifted her so she would be more comfortable. The drive was relatively quiet until about a hour before we got there.

Haruhi's whole body tensed and she started breathing faster. She moved so her face was buried in my neck. I felt a warm tear hit my skin and I gently shook her.

The small movements woke her up slightly.

She wasn't crying anymore but her face was still damp.

She snuggled up to me and started to drift off again. I ran my fingers gently through her hair in a comforting manner.

Everyone was looking at Haruhi with sadness and confusion.

Luckily she slept peacefully the rest of the drive.