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Chapter 2

An Awkward Situation

Haruhi did not like her new station in life. Not just because of all of Hunny's customers were giving her evil looks, but because her customers were fussing over her even more. However, the experience was not all that bad. She learned a bit about how Mori had visited America as a child. He was the only host Haruhi did not know much about, besides Kyouya.

"Maybe I'll be able to learn even more about Mori-sempai." she thought. Her thoughts were interrupted by a customer.

"It's a shame Hunny isn't here. Mori seems so depressed."

"Hunny will be better soon." the female host said.

She had to admit that the Host Club did undergo a change with him being gone. Kyouya had a slight smile on his face more often, probably because of all the money the Club was saving with the cake loving host not there. A smiling shadow king scared her more than a serious one. Mori, of course, was depressed. Tamaki was enjoying his increased amount of customers that use to be Hunny's. And the twins... were just the same.

"Mori, have you visited Hunny?" a customer asked.

"Mitsukuni is still contagious and requested me not to see him." he sighed.

"Poor Mori!" the girls squealed.

Haruhi wanted so much to say something comforting, but she did not want to make it look like Mori or she was gay. He made eye contact with her and appeared to understand what her intentions were. Some people said that sometimes words were not needed to communicate. Mori was a perfect example of silent communication.

"I think it's good that Haruhi is taking Hunny's place. That way Mori won't get lonely." one of Mori's customers commented. Mori made no reaction to the comment.

"No one can ever replace Hunny!" one of Hunny's customers said.

"I'm not trying to get his place. He said himself that it was okay."

"Well if Hunny said it..." That was one disaster avoided, but that was not the end of Haruhi's troubles. Some customers believed that since Haruhi was substituting for Hunny, she should eat sweets, too.

"Eat this cake, Haruhi!" She reluctantly took a bite. The taste was unfamiliar to her, but she kept on eating it.

As she got up to take away the tray, she failed to notice that someone had carelessly tossed their napkin on the floor. Before she knew it, she did a split then fell forward. Closing her eyes, she waited for the worst. Something wrapped around her shoulders. When her eyes opened, she was hanging in midair.

"Haruhi..."

"Mori-sempai?" she whispered. His grip was firm, but not to the point that it was hurting her. For some reason, it felt as if he was holding her longer than necessary.

All around, customers were screaming with glee. This made the female host blush. She did not like being in the limelight. Mori pulled her onto her feet and brushed her off. Thankfully, Host Club was over and the twins thought it was the perfect time to harass Tamaki.

"We think milord is jealous that Mori got to hold Haruhi."

"No I'm not! I'm just overwhelmed with concern!" However, Tamaki's mind theater was at work. He imagined catching Haruhi, only she was in a white dress and there were flowers everywhere.

"It seems our little experiment was a success." Kyouya stated as he was writing in his book. "Mori and Haruhi may be getting more customers."

"My customers?" Tamaki demanded.

"I didn't ask to be in this position." Haruhi glared at him and he went and sulked in a corner. She walked over to Mori. "Thank you for catching me." He ruffled her hair, which meant "you're welcome." Tamaki sulked even more.

As Haruhi walked home, her mind could not but drift back to the time when Mori had caught her. The idea of her face colliding with the floor was not pleasant. He always seemed to be there whenever she fell.

A noise behind her startled her. Turning around, she saw that it was Mori. "You scared me Mori-sempai. I thought you usually stayed awhile after school."

"I'm going to visit Mitsukuni's family."

"Oh. Tell them I hope Hunny-sempai feels better." To her surprise, he walked her home. "Thank you." He smiled at her and continued on his way.

I tried to make up for the 1st chapter being so short.