A/N: Happy Thanksgiving! I want to say that I am grateful for my family and friends, and for my readers here. Thank you for your support. Ok, for this story I actually have the whole story already written out. Hope you are enjoying it. Here is the third chapter. There will be a total of 5 chapters in this story. So what did you think of sneaky Hunny-senpai? For those of you that know the song Back to December, can you see the story behind the song? Am I doing it justice so far? Happy reading and please review if you have the chance.
Chapter 3 – Autumn and Falling in Love
Haruhi was in her second year in Ouran and Kyoya was in his third and final year. Both were busy and trying to stay at the top of their class, but both seemed to make time for each other. They never talked about it, but both made sure that they had time set aside for the other. Whether it was study dates or a walk to the park, they always did something alone together at least once or twice a week.
Since they had returned from their summer trip, they had grown closer to each other. They had never labeled what was between them and if asked, they would say that they were good friends, but anyone that observed them, could see that it was so much more. It was love and it was growing.
One September Sunday afternoon, Kyoya had come over to Haruhi's apartment in order to take a walk with her to the park. At some point during the walk, he had taken her hand and held it in his grasp. He loved the feel of her small soft hand in his larger one. He felt with her at his side he could be so much more than he had ever thought before. She made him more than just the third son or the man trying to become heir of the Ootori Empire. She was special. She had become such a big part of his world and he realized how small his world was without her in it.
Haruhi loved the strength Kyoya showed when he was around her. It wasn't the physical strength, although she was sure he could protect her, but it was the internal strength that she had learned to depend on the last few months. When she was with him, she didn't think about the differences in their places in society. She felt needed. She saw him as someone that could accomplish so much in his life and he encouraged her to be more than what she thought she herself could be. She smiled up at him as he grabbed her hand and they continued their walk.
Their solace was about to be crushed, a thunderstorm was moving in quickly and a once sunny sky turned black in what seemed like only a few moments. As soon as they saw the dark clouds, they turned around and started heading quickly towards Haruhi's apartment, but they didn't make it before the first rumble of thunder was heard. That one sound paralyzed Haruhi in her spot and she trembled.
Kyoya had known that she was afraid of thunder and lightning, but he had actually never witnessed it before. It seemed as if one of the other hosts or her father was with her when she needed comfort from the storm. "Haruhi, come on, we need to hurry. I am right here with you," Kyoya tried to tell her calmly. She still didn't move and instead jumped towards him when she saw the lightning and heard more thunder. Kyoya swore under his breath and called his driver. He hoped that he was close. Kyoya picked her up and carried her towards the park entrance.
When they exited the park, his limo was waiting for them. He quickly put her in the seat and then climbed in after her, pulling her once again into his arms. He didn't know what he was doing, but he knew he had to protect her. He had to make her feel better. He held her tightly and whispered soothing words to her. He didn't know where they came from since Kyoya Ootori did not typically know any soothing words or how to sooth someone, but it seemed to be working. She was relaxing in his arms. He looked down at her face and could not see it because it was buried in his chest, but he could feel the wetness and could see the tears flowing down her cheeks. He brushed them away and kissed the top of her head. He continued to try to comfort her and when they arrived at her apartment, he got out first and when she got out of the car after him, he immediately scooped her up into his arms once again and carried her into her unit. When they got inside, he did not put her down; he carried her into the living room and sat down on the couch with her in his lap.
Haruhi looked up into the face of Kyoya and tried to give him a small smile. He had never seen her cry and had never seen her cringe in fright from a thunder storm. She was afraid he would look down on her, but instead he smiled down at her and told her that he would be there for her as long as she needed him. Instead of being afraid, she felt loved and in that moment she realized, she loved Kyoya Ootori. She brought her hand up and placed it on his cheek. "Thank you Kyoya," she said quietly before she pulled his head down for a little kiss. It was their first kiss.
Kyoya was surprised when he felt her pull his head down and shocked when she felt her lips on his, but it felt right. He returned the small kiss and when she pulled back, he looked into her eyes and then leaned in for another deeper kiss. He was in love with the small woman in his arms. He wanted to be there for her and to protect her. He needed her by his side.
Love was blossoming and the couple was happy. They realized that they were complete with each other that day. It was overwhelming and exciting at the same time. They were together.