Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club

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A/N:Hikaru and Kaoru's mom first name hasn't been revealed yet (I don't think it will ever be so…but maybe) so I'm calling her Minami for now. I think it's a cute name (Hikaru, Kaoru and Minami cute!! )

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Chapter 3: Making things work

Haruhi looked at the full length mirror as she observed herself. Upon a great deal of pleading from her father, she had decided to put on brown dress pants with a brown blouse. He told her that it brought out her hair and eyes more and made her skin look smoother.

Haruhi rolled her eyes at the explanation but let her father go on believing whatever made him happy. She was nervous about her evening with the Hitachiin family. What if someone found out about her and Kaoru? She was positive she wouldn't deny it but at the same time she didn't want to hurt Hikaru.

She walked over to the dresser and looked down at her engagement ring. What in the world was going on? Engagements? Getting involved with twin brothers? She walked away from the ring and sat down on her bed.

Her thoughts were racing at a mile a minute. Was getting engaged right now something that she should do? It wasn't like she had decided this one day on her own. She thought about the twins and how it was more than entertaining being in their presence. At times they were hard to understand, but spending nine hours a day with them for a whole school week-it wasn't hard to see their differences.

While Kaoru was a bit easier to read, Hikaru was almost impossible. She knew that there were still so many things she needed to learn about them and she was in no rush at all. At times she even noticed a small barrier still standing between them.

While she was curious she wasn't too worried about it. In time she was sure they would open up to her more. If they couldn't then they just weren't meant to be in each others' lives.

She sat up and looked over at the engagement ring once again. Standing up and walking over to it, she slipped it on her ring finger and headed downstairs.

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Haruhi and her father arrived at the famous "New Otani Hotel" located in downtown Tokyo. When they stepped into the entrance they were surprised at what they saw. It was like a spring garden had been grown inside of its walls. Before them sat one of the largest inside gardens that they had ever seen in their lives. There were so many different types of flowers and there were even tropical birds that added to its beauty. Although the garden was beautiful, she wasn't the one to be impressed by superficial things. However, her father appeared to be a different case.

"Wow Haruhi look at this garden! And those tropical birds! It must have cost billions of yen to get this place together," her father gushed.

Haruhi rolled her eyes; he was always impressed by materialistic things.

Her eyes scanned the lobby as she located the hotel's restaurant. Walking ahead of her father she made her way to the entrance when she noticed the hostess smiling at her.

"Hello welcome to New Otani Hotel's restaurant, do you have a reservation?"

Before Haruhi could speak she heard her father behind her speak up. "Yes we're here to have dinner with the Hitachiin family," he spoke politely.

"Oh yes," the hostess said in surprise. "The Hitachiin family has already arrived, I'll lead you to their table."

Haruhi and her father followed the girl until she noticed Hikaru and Kaoru. Both of them had their hair slicked back with a blazer and dress pants that matched. The blazers had no buttons or zippers so they were opened revealing a dress shirt underneath. Hikaru's blazer was blue, with that he wore a cross necklace. Kaoru's was purple and he had on small silver necklace.

Both of their eyes wondered to Haruhi with an expression she couldn't read.

"Ryouji-san! Nice to see you again," the woman spoke happily.

Haruhi looked at her and quickly concluded where the twins got their looks from. If she didn't know that woman was their mother, she would have assumed that she were their sister.

"Minami-san, it's been too long," he responded as he walked up to the table and pulled out a chair and motioned for Haruhi to sit down. She did just that and watched her father sit down beside her.

"Hello Hikaru," she said motioning towards the twin in the blue blazer. "Hello Kaoru," she said looking towards the other.

Haruhi heard the twins' mother gasp as the man beside her, who Haruhi assumed was their father chuckled.

"So you really can tell them apart," she said happily.

Kaoru's expression softened a bit while Hikaru looked on obviously not impressed by his mother's revelation. "Mom I told you that she could."

"But it's a bit hard to believe since most can't."

"She is around us all day at school."

"Yes but…most of the people in your class have been around you since kindergarten and they still can't tell."

That silenced Hikaru, Haruhi felt badly for them to have to live such an existence- In a world where no one knew them as individuals.

"But wow she's a lot cuter in person," Minami began again as she stared at Haruhi. She stood up and walked over to where Haruhi was sitting.

"Can you stand up for a second Hun?" she asked as she smiled down at her.

Haruhi did what she was asked as she looked at her with interest.

"This brown suit really brings out your hair and eyes," she commented as she continued to observe Haruhi. "You have a cute figure and white smooth skin. Would you like a wear a few dresses I designed?" she asked hopefully.

"Excuse me?" Haruhi asked a bit confused.

"I'm sorry, it's just that I have my boys wear some of the male clothing I designed but I never could find a girl to my liking to wear some of my female designs."

"But isn't that what models are for?" Haruhi asked.

"Yes and no-they aren't normal girls like you. Sometimes I wish that one of my boys would have ended up as a girl so I could dress them up."

"Mom," both twins whined in unison.

"Oh did I bring back some memories?" she asked looking over at them innocently.

"Memories?" Haruhi asked interested.

"Yes," Minami said with a soft laugh. "When the twins were younger I use to dress them up in girls' clothing. They were so cute how could I resist? I even had them wear wigs from time to time, do you remember that dear?" she asked as she looked at her husband.

Haruhi looked over at the twins' father who just sat there with a smile. "I can't recall that dear since you did it every time I was away on business."

"Oh yea right," Minami answered as if recalling the times. "Ryouji-san you must have so much fun dressing up Haruhi."

"Not at all," her dad responded. "Haruhi wears whatever makes her comfortable. It's rare to see her dressed up."

"That's a waste," she responded. "Well Haru-chan you should come by my house tomorrow so I can give you some clothing that I designed."

Haruhi agreed without thinking too much of it.

"Great! I'll send a Limousine to come and get you in the morning."

Haruhi nodded and sat back down while Minami walked back over to her to her seat. Soon after, everyone ordered their meals and enjoyed a nice dinner

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Haruhi let out a soundless yawn as she watched the mansion come into view before her. She let her head fall onto the seat as she stared at the ceiling of the limousine. After having such a late dinner last night she didn't imagine that the limo would still come and get her as early as it did.

She felt the car stop slowly signifying that her trip to her finance's home had come to an end. She opened the door right as the driver had arrived to open it for her.

"Ma'am I was supposed to get that for you."

Haruhi blinked as she tried to fight off the sleep that was threatening to take her once more. She wanted to let him know that it was okay for her to open the door for herself but she lost her train of thought when her future mother in law appeared.

"Good morning Haruhi," she said with a warm smile.

Haruhi held in her yawn as she bowed politely. While getting up before she wanted to made her a very unhappy person, she couldn't get made at Minami.

"Good morning Mrs. Hitachiin."

The woman smiled as she walked over to Haruhi and grabbed her hand. Surprised by the sudden contact, Haruhi followed her anyway. When she stepped into the mansion she was very impressed with what she saw. Considering that the twins' mother was a designer, it made sense to have things the way that they were.

She followed Minami; or rather she was led to an elevator in the lobby. They went to the second floor and finally arrived in a room.

When Haruhi saw what was inside, her eyes widen in surprise as she turned back to Minami.

"Ma'am you said you had only a few out fits, this looks more like…"

"That's okay? Isn't it?" Minami asked nervously.

Haruhi turned back to the four racks full of clothing. This was more than a few dresses.

"I hope it's not too much," Minami began nervously. "It's just that I've never had a girl and you are going to be my daughter-in-law. I just thought we could become a bit closer by doing things like this."

Haruhi looked at Minami and she could tell she was sincere. She herself felt a sensation that she hadn't felt in a long time. A mother, it had been so long since she had said that word. Every since her mother died, she thought the only way she would get another mother was if her father remarried. But when he came out of the closet as a happily gay man, she knew marriage was no long an option.

A slight smile crept upon her lips as she looked up at the woman. Looks like she would gain more than an education and connections from marrying Hikaru, she would gain a new mom.

"This is okay, I was just a bit surprised," she answered.

Minami's nervousness disappeared quickly and was replaced with a smile.

Afterwards, she had Haruhi try on plenty of clothing and whatever looked great on her and fitted was hers to keep. Haruhi found herself getting caught up in the moment, since she had never gotten to do this with her own mom.

"You know Haru-chan, we should go shopping for your wedding dress together," Minami chirped.

Haruhi nodded; since she had to get married a wedding dress was required. However she wasn't suppose to marry Hikaru until after they graduated.

"Sure that will be okay."

"Okay, but you know a wedding takes a lot of planning. You have to decide if you want a traditional Japanese wedding or a western wedding."

For the first time in a long time Haruhi felt like a girl. Of course being around the twins made her feel that way also but it was nothing like this. Trying on clothing and talking about weddings wasn't something she imagined she would be doing…it was nice.

After a few hours, Haruhi ended their talk temporary when she stated she needed to visit the restroom. And now upon Minami's instructions she was to make her way down the long hall in the huge house. She couldn't believe that people actually needed to live in such a huge place. Haruhi felt it was no reason to have so many unused rooms and other spaces.

She arrived at the door that she was told was the restroom, however when she opened the door it was the opposite. The room was a bedroom, and not just any bedroom, from which she could see, it belonged to one of the twins. She considered leaving but this was a rare moment. Curious to which twin it was, she walked quietly over to the bed. After studying the boy for a moment she concluded it was Hikaru. Not wanting to wake him up she turned to walk out of the room.

"It's not nice to walk into someone's room while their sleeping."

Haruhi sighed as she realized she had awakened him. Turning around slowly, she walked back over to him and sat down on his bed casually. She noticed him watching her out of the corner of her eye so she felt that she should explain her presence.

"I was told that the bathroom was down here, and I thought your room was it."

Hikaru sat up slowly, the covers falling from his body revealing that he didn't have a shirt on. Haruhi turned around and looked at him not fazed by him being half naked. She noticed he had on red silk pajama bottoms.

Hikaru yawned as he flopped back down onto his bed and looked at Haruhi sleepily. "Are you having fun with mom playing dress up?" he asked.

Haruhi nodded, she was enjoying herself. "She's really excited that I'm becoming her daughter-in-law."

Hikaru closed his eyes and placed his hands behind his head. "She's always wanted a girl."

"I noticed that," Haruhi responded.

Hikaru yawned loudly and Haruhi soon followed afterwards.

"Tired?" he asked.

"Yea, we were out pretty late last night."

"Shut the door."

"Huh?"

"Shut the door and you can rest for a while. My mom took the whole day off so she'll be here. You won't be very good company if you fall asleep on her."

Haruhi stood up and walked over to the door and shut it. She then walked back over towards the bed and observed it. It was king sized, more than enough room for the both of them. She took off her shoes and climbed over Hikaru and lay on top of the covers.

"Do you want me to set the alarm clock?" he asked as he yawned again.

"Yes for two hours," she instructed as she made herself comfortable.

Hikaru reached up for his clock and set if for two hours. He then sat it back down o n his night stand as he made himself comfortable as well and fell asleep.

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The alarm clock pierced the once silent room, signifying that Haruhi's two hour nap time was now over. Her eyes fluttered opened slowly as she heard Hikaru groan and fumble for the alarm. She felt him knock the clock onto the floor and heard him sigh in frustration.

She opened her eyes completely to find herself laying extremely close to the older twin now.

"Haruhi," Hikaru said with a yawn.

"I'm up, I'm up," she said as she stretched but didn't move. She laid there silently as she listened to his breathing. He was falling back to sleep, something she desperately wanted to do herself.

She tilted her head over to look at him. Despite his personality when he was awake, he looked really innocent now. Haruhi positioned herself so that she could continue to observe him. She found herself feeling bad for kissing Kaoru and agreeing to the whole sharing thing. She knew that if she wanted to have Minami as a mother she couldn't continue anything with Kaoru.

Hikaru licked his lips as his hand moved to Haruhi's hips. She felt no uneasiness from his touch, and didn't mind it. Besides, he was her finance' and it was only a matter of time before their intimacy would go beyond something such as this.

She moved closer until their bodies were touching completely. By doing this, Hikaru's hand fell behind her. She felt warm within his borders and she felt herself close to falling asleep again.

She leaned up and kissed his cheek. She was going to put her foot down and decide to be with only Hikaru, the only thing she had to do was tell Kaoru her decision.

"Haruhi…"

The voice caught her off guard as she looked up at the person who had quietly entered the room.

"Kaoru…good morning," she said not knowing what else to say.

The twin nodded as he hopped into the bed next to Haruhi, pinning her in the middle.

"Kaoru, why are you here?" she asked.

"I sleep here often," he said making himself comfortable.

"I just woke up, but I'm going back to bed."

Kaoru nodded as she moved closer to Haruhi.

Haruhi had already made herself comfortable in Hikaru's arms, but felt a bit bad after seeing Kaoru. However, she wanted Minami as a mom and she and Hikaru could work out with a bit of work.

"Kaoru…"

"I know…you don't have to say it. It was written all over your face when you just saw me."

"I'm sorry."

"You don't have to be, you are his fiancée' after all."

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A/N: I rattled my brain trying to think of a way to get Haruhi and Hikaru closer. I had already stuck her with Kaoru and putting her with him seemed easier. However I did originally want this to be a Hikaru/Haruhi fic so I'm going to steer it back to just that. Besides, I want to develop a mother/daughter relationship between the twins' mother and Haruhi. That girl can't do that when in the back of her mind she's messing with both of her sons. So…after days of not knowing what to do and staring at this chapter I finally do it.