In the morning Hikaru woke to his phone ringing. Very irritably he answered it, "Hello?" Tamaki's obnoxious but lovable voice rang through loudly. At this, Kaoru started to wake up as well.

"You evil mischievous twins."

"Yes boss? What'd we do now?"

"I think we should all go out tod-"

"No. I'm going back to bed."

"B-b-but! -" He was cut off by Kaoru, who took the phone and shut it off. His hair was tousled and a bit messy, but Hikaru couldn't help and think how cute it was. I wonder who will wake up next to him in the morning when we're older and married? Will they look at his hair and think "how precious"? Will they know every little thing about him like I do? Hikaru smiled at the grumpy Kaoru and took that moment to leap out of bed. Kaoru got out in a slower fashion and trudged over to Hikaru. The door to their bedroom sprang open and their two maids came in to clothe the twins. As a bonus, they brought food with them.

"It's a kinda nice day today.. But they said it's going to get rainy later on, so we should get some movies to watch." Kaoru offered, "We could invite Haruhi, or anyone you'd like." He added this with a bit of a smirk, knowing that Hikaru was already wondering whether the invitation extended to her. He replied slowly, "I think that we should invite everyone, or else boss will be questioning our motives." If Kaoru was surprised he didn't show it, but Hikaru certainly was surprised by his own words. I just turned down potential solo time with Haruhi.

After a phone call to Tamaki, who excitedly accepted and offered to get everyone up, Hikaru hopped inside a limo to pick up Haruhi. He'd found his chance to be alone, and told Tamaki that he would pick up Haruhi and that Tono didn't need to worry about it. Unhappy Tamaki agreed as he hung up. The beautiful, sleek, and expensive black car pulled up next to her house. Nervously Hikaru played with the strings on his pullover hoodie that went well with his black tanktop underneath. His own knock on the apartment door sounded loud and hollow, he felt hollow too right now. I should have asked Kaoru to come.. what if she is.. I don't know.. unhappy with me? A somewhat groggy Haruhi opened the door, and Hikaru couldn't stop the red that appeared in his face. Why does she have to be so freaking cute? I mean really now. A spaghetti strapped sundress and little cardigan? It's so cute, and she is too.

"What are you doing here Hikaru? Where's Kaoru? He's okay, right?" She asked in her mono-tone no-nonsense voice. A voice that Hikaru loved dearly. He thought it was so cute, and her big brown eyes blinking up at him were too cute as well. He better not freeze up, he can't seem awkward and different around her.

"Yeah, he's fine." He said, feigning a level of calm he did not have. "C'mon, commoner, you're coming to our house." And with that out of the way he started walking down the stairs and toward the car. It took her a second, but she did race after him, somewhat yelling "Hey wait. Hikaru, what the heck are you even talking about?" And then under her breath she muttered, "Stupid rich people."

Hikaru smiled as he opened the door for her, like a proper gentleman and then scooted into the car next to her. His heart raced as her intoxicating smell reached him, and her cute short hair bobbed when she turned her head to him. Big doe eyes that swallowed him whole, they were so cute. She was so freaking cute. It took Hikaru a second to calm himself enough to actually hear what she was saying, yet when he understood it was like a knife to the heart. "Tamaki said you'd be coming by, he's coming too, right?" She blinked innocently at Hikaru, as if she hadn't just lit the fire under a nice pot of all-consuming-jealousy. Hikaru blinked and smirked at her, having decided what to respond with. He stroked her cheek, taking all of his strength not to waver or blush and purred "Oh but wouldn't it be better if it was just you and I? Kaoru could join us too.." He trailed off and winked.

Haruhi's face hadn't changed. I don't think she even knows what I'm suggesting.. Hikaru snickered too himself. Haruhi's answer confirmed his though, "Well, I figured he'd join since it's his house, and you invited Tamaki, if you didn't want him to come. Why invite?" She giggled a bit at the absurdity of Hikaru. To her it seemed obvious. "Oh Haruhi, you're just so oblivious." She blinked at him and asked, "Oblivious? What am I being oblivious too?" Her wide eyes made Hikaru laugh, and at the point the car pulled into the long drive way.

"We're here," he said a little deflated that his alone time was over with. Her wide eyes widened more so, and her mouth made a perfect little comical "o" shape. "It's.. so big.." she whispered. Hikaru knew it was big by other people's standards, but it was home. He took advantage of her shock at his house to pat her on the head and give her a quick hug. "Yes, it's so big for you, commoner. C'mon kitten, let's go." He opened the door for her and they wandered into the large house.

When the rest of the host club showed up - excluding Kyoya as he stated it was not a benefit to him to come to this - Haruhi had already been getting used to the fancy surroundings. She was a bit shocked at the grandness of it all, but after a quip where Kaoru pointed out her dazed expression, she continued to look dead-pan serious.

"Haaaruhiiiii~" Called Hikaru from a rather luxurious living room, "We got you some fancy tuna." He was teasing her, and she knew it, but even so, she did like food. Fancy tuna as well. Putting her pride aside for the sake of food, she trotted into the room and sat onto the couch. Hikaru handed her a plate he'd put snacks on himself just for her. "T-thank you, Hikaru!" She smiled and giggled lightly, genuinely pleased and surprised. Hikaru blinked in pleasure while on the inside he burned up. She's just so cute. Kaoru led the rest of the club in and they began their small talk - Haruhi immediately being swept away with Tamaki's antics.

This feeling.. is so.. strong.. Hikaru thought as he clenched his jaw, watching as Tamaki pointed between Haruhi and Hikaru, probably accusing her of disobeying his orders. She simply laughed and in a no-nonsense tone told him off. She's so good at handling him, ha, just like she's good at handling her dad. It was a bit ironic how similar Tamaki and Haruhi's father were. Hikaru continued to ponder, and let himself get lost to his own thoughts while the rest participated in group chat. Kaoru though, broke away to sit next to his brother.

With an impish grin, Kaoru whispered, "Haruhi keeps looking over at you, she probably doesn't think anyone would notice, but I did." At this Hikaru blushed slightly and glanced at Haruhi. "Why don't you come join us? They want to go walk around the gardens.. this.. could.. be your chance." Kaoru finished, raising his eyebrows expectantly.

"Yeah, okay, let's do it then." Hikaru agreed, already forming a plan in his mind.

Tamaki started counting as he faced a tree, his eyes covered by his long delicate fingers. "4... 5... 6..." He had suggested another "commoner's game" to play in the garden as "it was a perfect day to run about" and "we musn't waste this beautiful sunshine". As usual Honey was fine to play, Mori followed anything Honey said okay to, and this worked in favor of Hikaru's plan so it was a yes from him and Kaoru too. "15.. 16.. 17.. 18.." Hikaru grabbed a bored-looking Haruhi's hand and started to run, causing her to squeak in surprise. He ignored the flush feeling on his face at that cute noise and continued to pull her along behind him. "19.. 20.. 21.." Tamaki continued on.

"Shh! Haruhi, c'mere, I know a good place to hide." Hikaru whispered back to her as he entered the maze-like hedge area. She just nodded and trotted along behind him. Finally he abruptly stopped and pulled her into a small alcove, sitting her on the bench next to him. He tried to ignore the butterflies that fluttered in his stomach, and the sudden nervousness that plagued him.

"Boss always loves playing these games. It's so silly, but I can't say I mind all that much." Hikaru started, trying to make conversation.

Haruhi snorted, "I don't mind, but it's kind of sweet in a way. Or childish. Whichever way you look at it." She gave a noncommittal shrug and smiled at Hikaru, "Did you ever play games like this when you were little?"

He fidgeted, working to calm his nerves and keeping himself from blushing like an idiot. "U-uhm, I can't say we did. Kaoru and I didn't really have anyone to play this with.."

"Oh, yeah I suppose that's true!" Haruhi blinked, and moved a bit closer to him.

"W-what.. are you doing?" Hikaru asked stunned and a little bit more than pleased. His face reddened even more as she moved closer yet again and pushed him down. She put a finger to her lips and crouched down next to him, hiding behind the stone bench they'd been sitting on. "Oh shut up Hikaru, we're just hiding, sorry for not saying anything." She whispered flatly. "I-it's fine, I don't mind." He said as calmly as possible, even though on the inside he was freaking out. His heart fluttered and he just stared at the back of her head while she looked around the corner of the hedge.

"I think we're fine now! He walked right by us!" She giggled and stood up, smoothing out her shirt as she did. Briefly she looked up at the sky as more clouds gathered and dotted the previously perfectly blue sky. A bit more worried now, she whispered, "I.. I hope we end this game soon.. it looks like it might get rainy." Hikaru, feeling protective, stood and wrapped his arms around her. "It's okay, I'll keep you safe." He mumbled into her hair.

Surprised Haruhi squeaked and her face grew red. "W-we should go b-back. I think I heard them whistle f-for the winners.. so.. that'd be us.." She stumbled over her words, trying to regain her composure. It was unlike Hikaru to be so sensitive like that; it pleased and embarrassed her. All she could think was how it felt to have his arms wrapped around her, and she wasn't even sure why she was thinking that. You're acting like an idiot. Hikaru is your friend. Nothing more.. She wasn't sure why she needed to tell herself that, but she tried to keep focusing on that thought as the two walked back to the others. She couldn't even take in all the sights of the beautiful trees, flowers, ponds, and hedges that grew and were trimmed to perfection.

The rest of the day went smoothly as well, Haruhi and Hikaru, both red and awkward caught up with the rest of the club as they went inside to their theater room. It was a comfortable place with many nice seats, cushions, and couches. On the far wall was a huge screen, and on any windows thick red shades blocked out unwelcome light. It was a perfect home theater. Haruhi sat down, snuggling a pillow on her lap, and Hikaru sat nearby, whispering in her ear quickly that "the curtains will muffle any sound from a storm.. just so you know.. and the walls are thick so that sound from the movie won't affect the house.. also meaning sound from anything else shouldn't bother the movie.." He moved a bit closer and wrapped his arm around her despite his nerves, "you're safe."

Later, as everyone said their goodbyes after a marathon of movies, Haruhi gave Hikaru a quick and embarrassed hug, much to her own surprise and his. She then quickly fled the house, leaving a stunned Hikaru and Kaoru. Kaoru, first to recover, patted his brother on the back and grinned. "I think next time, you should ask her on a date."

"N-next time. I think I will."