*Aragawa Restaurant*
Walking behind Kyouya, Haruhi was so nervous. She wore a long knee, slight pink dress. A white ribbon was around her waist and there was a small bow on it. The dress was simple but elegant and completely suited her. Anyway, this was the dress Ranka specially picked for his daughter when he had been told Kyouya would take her out. He even wanted Haruhi to wear a gown but she gave him the I-will-never-wear-it look so he didn't dare. Haruhi looked around the restaurant. It was so big. Everything seemed polished as if they were made by silver and gold. 'Damn rich bastard' she thought. Once they reached their table, Kyouya said:
"Good evening father"
Haruhi stood next to Kyouya. He glanced at her for a moment and said:
"Father, this is Fujioka Haruhi and Haruhi, this is my father"
The old man stood up, looked at the young girl, smirked
"Nice to meet you again, Fujioka san" he said calmly.
Haruhi bowed to him "Good evening, Ootori sama" She didn't look directly at his face. She wasn't scared of him but somehow she had butterfly in her stomach. There was an awkward silence between them. Then Ootori Yoshio broke the ice
"Have your seat".
Ending the salutation, Yoshio asked Haruhi something about her family, her work at school and her dream. That made her more comfortable, and then he said nicely
"I was very impressed with your behavior at the fair; I mean nobody has dared to defy me like that before"
'Is it a compliment?' Haruhi thought, her cheek blushed a little. "About the fair, I didn't…"
Her reply was cut off by a familiar voice.
"Such an interesting coincidence, Ootori san".
Three of them turned back and there were Suou Yuzuru and his son Tamaki.
"What are you doing here, Suou san?" Yoshio was surprised and a little bit unhappy. Kyouya and Haruhi greeted Yuzuru while Tamaki bowed to Yoshio.
"We have meeting an old friend here and it's exciting to come across your dinner with Miss Fujioka" Yuzuru answered.
"But father, you said we would join Ootori's …" Tamaki said
"Shut up Tamaki" Yuzuru stopped Tamaki and gave him a death glance. "Can we join you?" Yuzuru smiled friendly at Yoshio.
Yoshio darkened but there was no reason to say 'no'. And then the dinner began with 2 unexpected guests.
'This is the weirdest dinner I have had. First, the evil man – Kyouya-senpai's father complimented me then Tamaki-senpai and his father showed up. Tamaki-senpai talked nonstop about nonsense things that I didn't even care while Kyouya-senpai watched his father and Tamaki-senpai's father carefully, just exchanged some words when he was asked. Ootori-sama, somehow, seemed displeased and Suou-sama was too excited. Ok, what weirder thing can happen?' Haruhi thought when they finished their meal.
"Why don't you escort Haruhi home, son?" Yuzuru winked at Tamaki
"Excuse me, but I think Kyouya asked Miss Fujioka out so it's reasonable for him to escort her home" Yoshio said bitterly.
"But our house and hers are at the same direction so it is much more convenient"
"We don't have the limousine for nothing, Suou san"
'They are arguing with each other about who will take me home. Oh, this is the weirder thing' Haruhi thought and said "Sirs, I think I can take a bus…"
"No, Haruhi. I'm sure Tamaki will happy to take you home safe-and-sound. I have some business to do. Tamaki, will you?" Kyouya, for the first time during the evening, spoke.
"Kyouya" his father growled at him
"We need to talk, father" Kyouya gazed him.
"Sure, Tamaki, Haruhi. Let's go. Good bye, Ootori san, Kyouya kun" Yuzuru smile happily and urged his son to leave when he felt some bad auras around the Ootoris. Once they were out of sight, Yoshio leaned back to his chair and said:
"What do you want, son?"
"Whatever you and Mr. chairman planning to do, stop it" Yoshio became darker while Kyouya continued "I watched you carefully tonight. I haven't known exactly yet but I can feel you are having something up your sleeve. There is nothing you can do with Haruhi, so stop before I have to interfere"
"I don't think it's a right voice of you to talk to your father. Where is your business manner?" Yoshio uttered indifferently
"I don't need business manner when it involves in my friends, father. Business used to be my priority but now, it is not anymore." Kyouya raised his voice
"And what is it son? What is your priority?" Yoshio asked
"Friendship" Kyouya answered not hesitantly. "I won't let you hurt Haruhi or Tamaki or any friends of mine. Now, excuse me" He turned away for leaving and saw Haruhi standing just a table far from them.
"Ha..Haruhi" Kyouya stared at her amazedly
"I forgot my purse, senpai" Haruhi said softly, her beautiful brown eyes became huge.
Before she could do anything, Kyouya picked her purse then gripped her wrist, led her toward the door. When they reached the lobby, he slowed down and let her free.
"I didn't mean to overhear your talking, senpai" Haruhi said mildly. Her eyes stared at the ground.
"It's ok, it is not a top secret that you mustn't know anyway" He handed her the purse, turned his back to her "Let's go, Tamaki is waiting for you. If you don't go now, he will think you are kidnapped"
He went straight and didn't look back. Haruhi gazed his back until his figure faded away.
"People say if your eyes follow someone's silhouette, you want them to stay"
Haruhi jumped out of her skin. "Tamaki-senpai" She panted "How long have you been here?"
"I've been looking for you, I thought you were kidnapped" Tamaki ginned widely "Hey, Haruhi. I have seen this poster; there is a night market nearby. Why don't we go there? I never have been at a night market before"
"Do I have a choice?" Haruhi sighed
"Please" Tamaki used his puppy's eyes that Haruhi couldn't refuse. She smiled slightly at him and they walked to the limousine.
Back to Yoshio, this was the first time his third son opposed him. He smirked, the famous smirk of the Ootoris, and thought 'Yuzuru, your son is a genius of changing people' then his phone rang
"Suou san, I think it's time to end the battle"
*The next day at school*
"Haruhi, you're alive" two red hairs chorused when Haruhi stepped into the third music room.
"Who said I'm dead?" Haruhi sighed; she was sandwiched between the twins.
"You worried us to death, Haruhi. How was your dinner?" Hikaru asked
"She had a wonderful dinner with Father and Mother, and now you two devils GET OFF MY LITTLE GIRL" Tamaki yelled while he was trying to pull Haruhi out of the twins.
"What do you mean, Tono?" Kaoru asked curiously
"Tamaki-senpai had dinner with us …" Haruhi was talking then Tamaki interrupted "and we had so much fun, after the dinner, I and Haruhi went to a night market. It's like a whole new world. I suppose our club should go there the next time …"
"Why did you join them, Tono? Are you stalker?" The twins narrowed their eyes, stared at Tamaki.
"No, I'm not. I just… I just …" Tamaki tried to pick the right word.
"It was just a coincidence" Haruhi spoke
"Yes, yes. It was a coincidence." Tamaki nodded happily
"Don't believe in him, Haruhi. He is stalking you." Hikaru said
"Who know what could be in his head." Kaoru added mischievously
"He is such a PERVERT" They finished in unison.
"NOOOOO, you – little devils are annoying Haruhi with those dirty words. Two of you make an evil couple. One day, I'll separate you and deal with each other individually." Tamaki jumped up and down then chased the twins around.
"No way could you do that. We'll always be together" Hikaru said
"Hikaru" Kaoru called him softly
"We'll never be apart, Kaoru. I always stay beside you" Hikaru lift Kaoru's chin to meet his eyes
"Hikaru" Kaoru said gently then clung himself to Hikaru
"Waaaaaaaaaaa" The girls screamed when they saw the Brotherly love scene
'Mother in heaven, it's been months and I do still not get used to this Brotherly love' Haruhi sighed
"Haru-chan, let's have some cake with us" Honey waved to her from his table "End tell us about the night market. Was there any cupcake?" He grinned widely
Haruhi smiled then joined them. Hikaru glanced at Haruhi. His eyes had some sadness mixed with confusion.
Kaoru saw that. 'I doubt that Hikaru, I doubt that we will never be apart' he thought.
*Hitachiin's mansion*
In a quiet room, Hikaru was reading a small grey notebook. A shock appeared in his face then it was turned into a panic. His hand shook slightly, he felt dizzy but his eyes can't help focusing every page of the notebook. Kaoru entered the room:
"Hikaru … What are you doing?"
Hikaru startled, he dropped the book then his body shook a little. Both Hikaru and Kaoru glanced at the book on the floor. Kaoru's face reddened. He gazed at Hikaru, clenched his fists. His eyes were almost full of tears. Kaoru said in a strange voice:
"Hikaru … I … hate … you"