The day, before the craze started

A day before.

It was a beautiful morning; the sun covered the earth with its warm, pleasant rays. The day has just started, but Haruhi Fujioka and her boyfriend Kyoya Ootoi were already awake and busy. Kyoya was in the room, working on the business contracts, checking the paperwork and preparing for the meeting with his business partners in Paris. Meanwhile, Haruhi was in the bathroom fixing her hair and powdering her nose. Her short brown hair was brushed back and she had a tiny, dark green colored butterfly pin on the side of her hair. She was wearing a dark green short and cozy dress and black, flat shoes. One would have to admit, there was nothing particularly outstanding about her clothes, but she was indeed a very beautiful young woman with excellent feminine body and facial features. The boyish look she had a few years ago was still playfully present in her innocent, brown eyes, but she was no longer the girl who would ever be mistaken for a boy. Not even the densest of all dense men would ever think she was a boy.

She looked into the mirror and smiled satisfied. In the end one does not go to a fashion show of Hitachin twins in Paris without taking their time to dress up. Hikaru and Kaoru would make a huge drama if she didn't look proper. Twins invited her themselves after finding out that she was in Paris with Kyoya. It has been a while since they have seen each other. A lot of things have changed since they graduated. Haruhi was already a student in one of the most prestigious law schools of Japan and she was a top student with excellent grades. The fact that she wasn't dating anyone up to her 3rd year caused number of speculations on Haruhi's possible relationships with students with similar background and career pursuits.

But to most people's surprise soon it was announced that 3rd son of aristocratic, elite Ootori family is dating the honor law student. Former host club members already knew about the relationship that was blossoming between the two and expressed their happiness for the couple. Even Tamaki was overenthusiastic for them which was very surprising both for Haruhi and Kyoya. The said relationship started to develop when as a part of her education Haruhi was sent to Ootori group and was assisting Kyoya Ootori as an intern.

It was of course strange in the beginning for both of them to interact with each other, after two years of separation, moreover in a different environment, but soon they got used to this new circumstance. After spending a lot of time together the former clubmates became closer and realizing they really have feelings for each other, started dating. Kyoya had already graduated from a business school and was successfully expanding Ootori group creating new branches and making new opportunities for other business owners. Of course, some couldn't take that fact lightly and were gossiping of Haruhi dating for money. Her connection to all the other most envied bachelors of Japan was also a reason for controversial discussions that was circulating around her.

Getting out of the bathroom, Haruhi walked to Kyoya.

"How do I look?" she asked circling around.

Kyoya lifted his head and gave her a bored glance.

"Good," he said returning his attention to the computer.

"Do you like the dress?" she asked playfully and walked closer.

Kyoya lifted his head and looked at her. He smirked and quickly closing the laptop, tossed it away. Haruhi didn't even realize when he managed to get up, and turning her back, pressed her against the wall. She giggled cheerfully and leaned her head back. Kyoya's lips barely touched her neck planting a soft, light kiss on her silky skin.

"I love the dress better on the floor," he whispered into her ear and Haruhi looked at him with endearing little grin.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and their lips met in a sweet, yet passionate kiss.

"You don't want to come with me?" she murmured between the kiss.

"I'd like to. Honestly I wouldn't want you to stay alone with those two mischievous pranksters," he said hugging her body closer, "but I have a meeting today."

He bent his head to kiss her again but Haruhi's phone rung and she picked it up tilting her head away.

"Yes... oh, hi Azaki-san... yes, I am good thank you. How are you doing?... That is great, I have looked at the papers you have sent to me and I assure you, they have to make a compensation... it was their fault you got the injury... yes... if you sue them... Oh..."

Kyoya smirked slyly and kissed her shoulders. Haruhi tried to get rid of his touch but instead a weak moan escaped her lips. She rolled her eyes and continued talking to the person on the other end of the line.

"...No I am fine, I am a little busy... " she looked at Kyoya sternly and he only laughed, "...I am sorry Azaki-san I would love to do that but I don't have a license yet to represent you in the court...I know..."

She rolled around and was able to get away from Kyoya who winked cheerfully seeing her flustered face. There was a phone call buzzing coming from his desk. Someone was calling him. He lazily walked towards the cellphone and picked it up.

"...I can't represent you Azaki-san, but you can... which means I will prepare everything and help you to defend yourself."

Haruhi's attention shifted to Kyoya who was also talking on the phone.

"Well, I will return in a week. Now I am in France with my boyfriend. We should meet and discuss this thoroughly when I come back," she said, eyeing Kyoya again. "Yes.. Thank you.."

She looked at Kyoya. He was messing his raven hair around. She smiled. That was one thing no one knew about him except her. He had the habit of playing with his hair when he was feeling relaxed. He was adorable. Haruhi lips opened up and a wide, happy grin appeared on her face. Her boyfriend was the hottest man on the planet. She had to admit that fact. He looked at her and smiled switching off the phone.

"Twins!" he snorted. "They are coming to take you."

"That is great!" she said taking her black small purse.

"You were talking to that woman, right?" Kyoya asked wearing his jacket.

"Yes," Haruhi nodded her head, " I so much want to help her. She doesn't have money to hire a lawyer and what happened to her was unjust."

"I wouldn't waste time on that though," Kyoya snorted, "there is no merit..."

Haruhi stopped him with her soft, warm kiss.

"I love you. Now stop speaking about it," she smiled.

Kyoya only snorted in response. He protectively wrapped his hands around her and they walked out of the hotel. Hikaru and Kaoru were waiting outside. They cheerfully approached them.

"You look great Haruhi." Hikaru pointed. "Hello Kyoya-kun!"

"Hello Hikaru, Kaoru," Kyoya smiled, "I hope I will get my girlfriend back in a normal condition."

They laughed, Haruhi just shook her head trying to show her irritation that Kyoya was overprotective.

"If not, I am going to kill you both," he smirked.


The Fashion show was excellent. Haruhi was impressed by the colours and patters twins used for the collection. The gathered people, critics, everyone were impressed by the beauty and delicate work of the Hitachin brothers. The show was great and afterparty was even better. Haruhi even decided to drink couple of times with her old classmates. They had a lot of catching up to do. Twins wanted to know how it was possible that Haruhi ended up with Kyoya.

"Tell us the truth" Hikaru said getting closer to her "He is not blackmailing you into being his girlfriend, is he?"

Haruhi laughed.

"Well, as far as I can tell he never did" Haruhi decided to play around "But who knows what's going on Kyoya's mind."

"We always thought you will choose Tono" Kaoru joined the discussion "who would ever imagine you will become shadow king's girlfriend."

"Yes" Haruhi agreed "that is hard to believe for me to. But every day I wake up and find his face by my side..."

"What the hell!" Hikaru screamed "Why would you sleep with him?"

"So I have heard about you two dating too" Haruhi said trying to minimize her grin and ignored the twin's odd question "Is it true?"

The truth was that everyone in the host club was dating someone. Twins were dating two of their models. They were the two girls who walked the last during the fashion show and presented the most beautiful gowns by the Hitachin brothers. Honey senpai was already getting married with his girlfriend Reiko Kanazuki in a few months. Haruhi heard about it because she got an invitation for the wedding already. What surprised Haruhi was that Tamaki was dating a girl who was supposedly going to be his wife in the future. According to twins she was a daughter of a very elite and prestigious family. And Mori senpai also had a girlfriend though twins didn't have much information on her.

The rest of the evening went on discussing all kinds of crazy stuff. Twins were asking Haruhi all kinds of questions on how her life was with the low blood pressure demon.

Such pervs!

Haruhi was actually glad to spend the time with crazy twins. They didn't really spend a lot of time with each other after graduation and especially after Haruhi got into the law school. All her time she was spending on her education. Until she met Kyoya again, she wouldn't even go out of the house or libraries. They kept having random conversation and discussing their club days remembering all the sweet and crazy stuff. It was a funny delightful day. Haruhi didn't even notice that she was a little bit drunk. She got suspicious that for all that time she didn't get a call from her boyfriend. She checked her phone. Haruhi's face froze. Her phone was off. First she thought that battery died but when she turned it on and it worked she realized it just somehow got switched off. Perhaps it got turned off in her purse accidentally.

Kyoya had called her twice. That was already bad. He would normally call only once and if she didn't answer he wouldn't try the second time and would just wait. She shook her head and dialed his number.

"Haruhi!" his voice was irritated. "Where are you?"

"Oh, I am going to return soon. Don't worry. Didn't notice that my phone turned off."

"Be careful!" he said warmly, "I am busy now. Call me when you get to hotel. I will come out to meet you."

"Alright!" she said, "love you."

He had already turned off the phone. Haruhi sighed.

"Guys, I need to go back. It's already late."

"Why so early?" Hikaru complained. "We don't see each other often."

"I am sorry guys but I am tired," she smiled, "will you take me back to hotel?"

They twins nodded and agreed and then only when they started to drive, Haruhi realized that it was a bad idea to ask them to take her back. She should have just taken a taxi, or just tell Kyoya to come after her. Twins were a little bit drunk and Hikaru who was driving was not really too careful. Haruhi was attentively following in horrid anticipation the possible crush and it happened. Hikaru did a sudden turn and they hit the wall of a shop. Haruhi jerked in the sit and the belt didn't hold her back so she hit her head on the front seat. Then in a few minutes she opened her eyes and scared twins were looking down at her shaking her violently.

"We were so scared," they said breathing heavily, "are you fine?"

"I think so," she mumbled, "what happened?"

"I couldn't stop before hitting the wall," Hikaru said, guilt in his voice, "I am sorry, Haruhi."

"It's fine," she smiled sitting up. She felt dizzy and weak. Perhaps she hit her head too hard "let's go!"

When they got to the hotel, Kyoya was already waiting outside. He approached the car and opened the door for his girlfriend.

"Are you drunk?" he asked suspiciously looking at her.

"No, not really" she said smiling.

They said goodbye to the twins an returned to the hotel. Haruhi felt her head was hurting a bit but overall she was fine and there was no need to tell Kyoya about what have happened or he would just make a huge deal out of it. She didn't have the patience for that. They exchanged with news on how they spend the day. Kyoya had a good day with the partners and they decided to sign the contract for future collaborations.

"Next week we are returning to Japan" Kyoya said getting up and walking to Haruhi "Is there anything you would want to do before leaving?"

Haruhi kissed him tenderly and mumbled.

"Yes" she said touching his neck "I want to spend one full day with you walking around Paris and doing random things, remember like that day in Izumi shopping center, when we met accidentally."

Kyoya's mind shifted to the day years ago when those idiots woke him up, dressed him and dragged him to the mall and left him behind. That was not a pleasant day. He smirked remembering how he went to eat with Haruhi and then they went look at commoner products.

"So that day stayed in your memory as a romantic date?" he snorted slyly pushing her towards the bed.

"I think I had the right to think of it what I wish, considering you just took me into hostage and forced me to go around with you." she smiled letting him push her on the bed.

"Huh" kyoya smiled pressing his lips on her mouth "That is very fascinating to know."

And then kissing her again he added cheerfully.

"I agree to have another day like that."

She chuckled and start undoing the buttons on his shirt.