What Hurts Hikaru the Most? Part 3
Honey: Hi! This is the FINAL part in "What Hurts Hikaru the Most". Will Hikaru get Haruhi back in his arms again?
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Mori: The following is Rated M for brief violence and thoughts of suicide. Reader's discretion is advised.
The next day, I grudgingly head back to school with Kaoru, who's looking a lot better than I am. I don't have the guts to face Kyoya about kissing Haruhi and Haruhi about slapping her out of anger. I couldn't show my face. When I head for first period, I see Haruhi reading a book on her desk. I'm about to run away when Kaoru stops me.
"You need to do this. If you don't apologize now, she'll never forgive you." Kaoru states with a hint of concern in his voice.
"Gee, thanks for your words of wisdom." I say sarcastically.
"Well, go on. Talk to her."
"You do it. You're much better at talking about feelings than I am." I admit to him.
"I know, but you need to learn how to-
"I don't want to hear that 'you have to tell other people how you feel' speech." I glare at him in annoyance.
"Well, if you don't want me to talk about it, then go talk to her!" He shoves me into Haruhi's direction and I end up crashing into my desk. I hold my head with my right hand.
"Hikaru, are you ok?" I was surprised to see Haruhi by my side.
"I'm fine. Listen, about yesterday. I was really stupid for slapping you, and I didn't even thank you for healing me yesterday." I hang my head in shame.
I hear Haruhi sigh. "Hey it's ok. It wasn't like I cried or anything."
"But you were crying over Kyoya dumping you."
"Oh no, I was crying because yesterday was my mother's birthday. I didn't really care Kyoya and I broke up. But I had to mention it to you. She explains, but something in her tone of voice sounded like she was lying. So, I do what I do best: confront her.
"Haruhi, I know you're lying. You told me that your mother's birthday isn't for another month." I fold my arms across my chest. Haruhi starts to chuckle.
"You were disappointed that Kyoya broke up with you, weren't you?" I raise my eyebrow, a smirk playing on my lips.
"What? What are you talking about? I'm…I'm not disappointed!" she started laughing nervously.
"You know what? Forget it." I walk away, knocking over my desk in the process.
"But Hikaru…" she starts.
"I DON'T (we'll leave the word for you to decide) CARE!" I yell at her and run towards the exit.
"Well, that didn't go well." Kaoru comments about what happened. I shoot him Kyoya's "shadow king" glare, and he flinches.
"Dude, you may become the next shadow king."
"I doubt it. I'm not as evil or 'shady' as Kyoya-senpai."
"Well then, try talking to her again during Host Club hours." Kaoru suggests.
"No way in Hell I'm talking to her. She took my heart and slammed it against the wall several times."
"Ok then, bro. You're on your own!" he walks into class once the bell rings, doing the same while avoiding Haruhi, which proves to be a challenge due to the fact I sit next to her.
After School, Host Club is now open for business
You might think that ignoring the person you love is complicated, but to tell you the truth, it was a piece of cake… Ok, I'm lying. The fact is, I couldn't stop looking at her without getting angry. But when I see Kyoya, I snicker at the bandage on his nose. I still receive dirty looks from him, though. Portraying the "brotherly love" act was also tough to do, so I decided to leave my hosting duties early and head home, opting to walk instead of calling the family driver. As I walk home, my mind begins to replay the events from this morning, how I yelled at Haruhi for lying about Kyoya, how Kyoya gave me dirty looks after what happened, how I didn't have the guts to apologize to him. Now, I assume we're enemies. I'm about halfway home when it starts to rain, but I didn't care; I just kept on walking, the rain wetting my uniform. I hear cars zoom by as I walk, and decide to listen to some music, before I'm jumped by some random gang. Two minutes into my beating, the world turns black as I fall into the Pit of Souls (Mori: The Pit of Souls is where lost souls go to in Hell. Roch is really interested in Greek Mythology.)
When I regain consciousness, I'm lying on the ground, not able to lift any part of my body. This was like Kyoya's smack down, but what just happened was much worse. It's still raining as I try to call for help. I stare at my entire body and find my shirt stained with blood. I start to realize I've been stabbed in the stomach. Since this is probably the place where I'll die, might as well do nothing and wait for my end. And then I thought about the Hunger Games, where the main character, Katniss, sings to a little girl named Rue as she dies from her wound. I remember the song clearly from the book and the movie, so I decide to sing it as I die.
Deep in the meadow, under the willow
A bed of grass, a soft green pillow
Lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyes
And when again they open, the sun will rise
Here it's safe, and here it's warm
Here the daisies guard you from every harm
Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them true
Here is the place where I love you.
I can see the headlines now: Teen Boy found dead at the side of the road; and I'm fine with that. Goodbye Mom, Dad, Kaoru, Ouran Academy, Host Club…Haruhi. I'll watch you all from Heaven when God takes me away for this world.
Deep in the meadow, hidden far away
A cloak of leaves, a moonbeam ray
Forget your woes and let your troubles lay
And when it's morning, they'll wash away.
Here it's safe, and here it's warm
Here the daisies guard you from every harm
Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them true
Here is the place where I love you.
Here is the place where I love you.
I see a bright light heading my way as I close my eyes into emptiness. When I wake up, I'm in white robe, surrounded by others who are like me. I'm standing on a cloud, facing none other than God. And then I knew what was happening: Judgment Day. Before hearing my fate, I feel myself pulled out from Heaven and back into the Human World.
When I open my eyes, I realize I'm in a hospital. I'm…alive. God kept me alive! I slowly rise myself before groaning in pain. I see Kaoru peek into my hospital room, and give a smile of relief before he hugs me.
"Hikaru! I'm so glad you're alive. You don't know how much we were worried about you." He lets go, tears streaming down his face.
"How long have I been out? And what happened?" Questions just kept spilling from my mouth.
"Whoa, chill out Hikaru! What happened was, on my way home, I found you lying on the side of the road, and took you to the hospital. You've been unconscious for the past week. We were all waiting for you to wake up." Honey (Honey: That's me!) explains while entering with Mori.
"Yeah…" Mori muttered as usual.
"We don't know who got away with the crime, but my family's police squad is on the case." Kyoya still gives me a look of disdain, but soon it warms into a smile.
"So, are we cool?" I ask Kyoya nervously. He nods his head and we shake hands as a sign of forgiveness and friendship.
"We brought you some cake!" Honey holds up a big box of cake. Written on it was "Get Well Soon."
"Where's Tono?" I ask, surprised that he didn't show up.
"He's running late…" a voice replies, and to my surprise, Haruhi enters the room.
"Haruhi…" was all I can manage to say.
"Hey, I was really worried about you." She turned to the others. "Could you guys give us a moment?" They all nod and leave the room, just as Tamaki arrives with a replica of Kuma-chan.
"You can say what you need to say later, Tamaki." Kyoya pulls Tamaki out of the room.
"But, wait! I need to give him something!" Tono whines which made me laugh a little.
"Look, Hikaru. The reason why I lied to you was because I was scared that if Kyoya and I broke up, he would hurt me. But when you yelled at me before class, I was really upset that I broke your heart. I know you're that kind of person who can't control his emotions. When I saw you leave Host Club early, I wanted to go after you, but Kyoya said if I left, then I would be demoted to errand boy (Mori: AKA "The Host Club's Dog") So I decided not to go. After hearing that you were jumped and stabbed to death, I kept crying that I didn't go and save you. I felt like it was my fault." Haruhi explains through teary eyes.
"Look, Haruhi, when I was on the verge of dying, I wanted to because I knew I lost you. And if I kept going after you, then you would never come back." I explained.
She pulls me into a hug; not the 'friendship hug,' but it was more meaningful and sincere, like we were a couple. When we pull away, I lean in to kiss her. I don't know if we're going to get back together, but we'll see in the future.
THE END…NOT!
Epilogue
After a month of healing and bed rest, I was able to go home. Everyone celebrated my homecoming with a party, and the whole school was invited. Everyone in the Host Club planned it. Did I tell you Haruhi and I got back together? Yup, you heard right. During the party, Kaoru forces me to sing and play piano for our guest, much to my dismay. But the good news was, he was going to accompany me on his guitar. We decide to sing "Teenage Dream," A cover by Boyce Avenue.
"This song goes out to you lovers out there, and to my girlfriend, Haruhi Fujioka. I hope you enjoy." I say proudly.
I think you're pretty without any makeup on
I think you're funny when you tell the punch line wrong
I knew you got me so you let your walls come down
Down
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
You brought me to life
Now every February you'll be my Valentine
Valentine
Let's just talk all through the night
There's no need to rush
We can dance until we die
You and I will be young forever
You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream
The way you turn me on I can't sleep
Let's run away and don't ever look back
Don't ever look back
My heart stops when you look at me
Just one touch, now baby, I believe this is real
So take a chance and don't ever look back
Don't ever look back
When you're around me life's like a movie scene
I wasn't happy until you became my queen
I finally found you, my missing puzzle piece
I'm complete
Let's just talk all through the night
There's no need to rush
We can dance, until we die
You and I, will be young forever
You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream
The way you turn me on I can't sleep
Let's run away and, don't ever look back
Don't ever look back
My heart stops when you look at me
Just one touch, now baby, I believe this is real
So take a chance and don't ever look back
Don't ever look back
I'mma get your heart racing if that's what you need
In this teenage dream tonight
Let you rest your head on me if that's what you need
In this teenage dream tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
You, you make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream
The way you turn me on I can't sleep
Let's run away and don't ever look back
Don't ever look back
And my heart stops when you look at me
Just one touch, now baby, I believe this is real
So take a chance and don't ever look back
Don't ever look back
I'mma get your heart racing if that's what you need
In this teenage dream tonight
Let you rest your head on me if that's what you need
In this teenage dream tonight, tonight, tonight
The crowd erupts with cheers from everyone, even the Host Club, who were surprised that Kaoru and I were musical. But that would be the LAST time I will be performing for a crowd. Once I get off the stage I reach into my pocket and take out a small velvet box. I stare at it with intensity before someone calls me.
"Hey Hikaru I've been looking all over for you! What are you doing?" it was Haruhi. I quickly hide the box in my pocket before turning to her.
"Oh it's nothing. Listen, can you meet me in the balcony?" I ask. She smiles at me.
"Sure, I'll see you there!" she walks toward the balcony doors and I go looking for Kaoru. I spot him three feet away from me, talking to Tono.
"Psst, Kaoru I need to talk to you!" Kaoru looks at me, say goodbye to Tono and walks my way.
"Hey what's up?" Kaoru smiles at me.
"The sky, the roof, the ceiling; Look, I can't propose to Haruhi! It's way too soon! What if she says no?"
"Bro, relax. If you're not ready, then don't do it."
I take out the box again. "Should I do it?"
"As you're brother, I think it's up for you to decide." Kaoru pats my shoulder before disappearing into the crowd. I look at the box again, and decide that I will do it. I go to the balcony and find Haruhi looking up at the night sky. I slowly walk up to her.
"Hey Haruhi, are you ok?" I ask. She jumps a bit and smiles at me out of relief.
"You scared me. Anyway, good job singing today; I didn't know you can sing or play the piano." Haruhi comments.
"Thanks. I never told anyone that I sang or played. I'm not that good at playing the piano like Tono though."
"I don't care if you don't play as well as Senpai. All I know is that I love you, and I'm glad you're ok." I smile at her, which reminds me.
"I love you too. And to show it…" I get down on one knee and pull out the velvet box.
"Haruhi Fujioka. Would you do the honour, of becoming my wife?" Haruhi stares at me for a second, and smiles.
"Yes. I will marry you, Hikaru Hitachiin!" She jumps on me and we stare into each other's eyes for a moment, before she kisses me. When she lets go, I slide the ring on her finger, sealing the deal. The world is just right now that Haruhi is back in my arms.
Honey: Aww! Takashi! This is a beautiful story!
Mori: I know. Thank you for reading this story.
Honey: Also, Roch knows that this is like the same old stories you read, so please don't comment about it, but please put in your input and an idea for a new story.
Mori: Until the next story. Goodbye for now.