Chapter 3

Kyoya Ootori

I closed my laptop and made my way over to Haruhi who was still on the phone and spilling tears. "Okay." She said shakily. "I'm on my way." And she shut her phone.

"Are you okay Haruhi?" I asked. She looked up at me in shock. What am I doing? I thought. I felt this feeling like I needed to ask her that because I was afraid she wasn't. Wait a second… I'm worried about her! I've never been worried about anything or anyone for that matter!

"The hospital called me. They said while my father was working his shift at the super market a robber came in. The owner was there and refused to give him any money. The robber was about to shoot at the owner but pointed the gun at my father and shot him in the hip. He's now at the hospital." Haruhi said with pain in her eyes. She spent her whole life with just her and her father so of course she would be so worried, but it shocked me to see her break down so easily and suddenly. She must be in a lot of pain.

"How about I give you a ride to the hospital?" I asked lamely.

"Okay." Haruhi said, with a slight brightness in her eyes that she didn't have before.

We walk outside and go into the fancy limo that has been waiting for me. When Haruhi got inside her eyes filled with wonder, as she looked around. She for once was letting her emotions run wild, and freely. Or maybe it was just me who could see her emotions or whats she's feeling?

We drove to the hospital in silence. Haruhi's tears stopped falling and looked like she was back to her old self. Back to the strong, independent, Haruhi, who didn't need anyone to help her.

Once we got inside I had to run after her as she rushed to her father's side. I waited for her in the waiting room. I knew I couldn't just leave her alone in this state, or maybe I wouldn't? Haruhi came back with relief written all over her face. She sat down next to me and said, "He's fine. Just has to stay in the hospital for a couple nights."

"Well I should be going now." I said standing up. Haruhi looked up at me with wanting in her eyes.

"Please stay with me a little longer." She pleaded. My jaw might as well dropped off my face. Haruhi has never said anything like that ever! In fact she's never relied on anyone and took care of the situation by herself. But I should've known better. This isn't any regular situation; this is her father we're talking about. She hasn't known her Uncle Eliot good enough to rely on him so it made sense she would rely on another club member, question is why me?

"Sure Haruhi." I said kindly. Possibly showing off more emotion than I intended. What happened to his mysterious, cool, and collected self, I thought to myself.

I stayed with Haruhi longer than I intended. I fell asleep and woke up to her uncle shaking her awake. Haruhi had her head lying on my shoulder, and was asleep as well. When she lifted her head my shoulder suddenly felt cold, and empty.

"Haruhi." Her Uncle Eliot said softly. "I'm going to be staying at the hospital until your father is well, but you have school tomorrow. I think it's best that you stay over at a friend's for a while. Just until your father and I come home. This way you won't be lonely."

Haruhi was still sleepy so all she could do is nod her head. She stands up sluggish, grabbing onto my arm to stand properly. Once Haruhi notices what she has done she pulls away with red slightly spreading on her cheeks. I walk with her outside, and stop in front of the limo.

"Would you like to stay at my place until your father is well?" I offered confidently. I was back to my old self once more.

"Thanks, that would be nice." She answered.

We once again sit in silence except the sound of clicking from my computer. Since I spent the rest of my afternoon taking care of Haruhi I was behind on my work with both my father and the Host Clubs. Once we were at my mansion I looked over to see Haruhi past asleep. She it was tired, it was clear as day. So I picked her up and walked inside the mansion. I took Haruhi to her room and laid her down. We were both drenched from the pouring rain, even so she was sleeping as hard as a rock. I shook her trying to wake her up, but she was not budging. I couldn't just leave her in her wet clothes. So I went a grabbed a two towels. I then started taking off all her clothes including her underwear for they were also drenched, I felt my cheeks heat up as I did so but I knew she'd get a cold if I just left her like this. I used one towel to dry off her body, and I used the other to dry off her hair. Once I was done I grabbed another blanket to keep her warm, tucked her to bed, and turned out the light.

I went back to my room for my work is still not yet finished, but all I could think about is how I saw Haruhi naked. How I dried off her body and hair. How I tucked her to bed as if we were a married couple.

Haruhi Fujioka

I woke up completely naked tucked in bed. I wondered how I even got in this situation. I felt my heart quicken as I considered the possibilities. Did something happen that I don't remember? The last thing I remembered was sitting in the car with Kyoya while he typed away at his computer. I must've kept him from his work asking him to stay with me at the hospital, but he didn't have to stay. He could've just said he has lots of work and needs to go home.

My clothes were sitting in the corner, washed and cleaned by the look of it. I hurried and got dressed to meet Kyoya in his car outside his mansion. In fact I don't remember seeing the mansion. When I got into the car I asked the question I've been thinking about. "Why did wake up naked?"

"Well you fell asleep in the car and refused to wake up. We ended up getting drenched from the rain. That is probably why you woke up naked." Kyoya said plainly, pushing his glasses up.

"Well then who changed me?" I asked.

"I sent a maid to quickly change you, and to also clean your clothes so they'd be ready for tomorrow." He answered.

"You sent a maid?" I suddenly blurted.

Kyoya chuckled softly and answered, "Yes. What kind of person would I be if I didn't treat my guest to my full potential? Well in your case half potential. It's not like I really worry about you well-being." I looked up to his face, and saw what I already knew from hearing his voice. His eyes and tone of voice said that he was trying to cover up something. Question is what exactly is he trying to cover up? Kyoya is always mysterious; he seems to always have something up his sleeve.

I looked out to the window to Ouran High. Well, I thought. Here goes another day at this snobby, rich-kid high school.

Tamaki Suoh

As I was walking up to Ouran High, I exhaled a breath of happiness. I always looked forward to going to school ever since Haruhi. I looked around to find Kyoya getting out of his limo only to go to the other side and hold open the door for someone. Out stepped the beautiful brunette girl with the cute brown eyes. It was Haruhi. What happened!? I thought. Why is Haruhi getting a ride from mother? More importantly what happened between to Kyoya? He looked rather happy as he stared at Haruhi. Maybe I was just imagining it. The only thing Kyoya gets happy about is money, and his business. How could I, as a father, let Haruhi get a ride from Kyoya? She probably spent the night! I imagined for a moment of Haruhi spending the night with Kyoya instead of me! It was a despicable thought that needed to be burned out of my mind. Haruhi was my precious daughter and I won't let even her mother steal her away from me.

To be continued…