Sketches of a Rainbow
Author: Hecate0o
Disclaimer: you know exactly who owns this manga… But this fanfic is MINE!
Summary: A trauma make Haruhi forget all of her memories except her name and her mom who have died. What will the OHSHC do with an orphan girl?
His funeral was being held without her attending. They were afraid of her rampaging if she knew whose funeral it is. Her yesterday act had made them more concerned and more afraid.
Tamaki and Kyouya must attend because they are the one who prepared it. Hunny said he wanted to say final goodbye to Haruhi's father, respecting the man who has brought Haruhi into the world. Mori was tagging along while dragging Hikaru. They knew they shouldn't leave emotionally unstable Hikaru with the current Haruhi.
So, Kaoru was in charge of accompanying Haruhi.
The guest were not much, only Ranka's friends at work, Mei and her family, Chairman Suoh, the older Hitachiin, Fujioka's neighbors , Kasanoda and his gang, a few member of Haninozuka and Morinozuka, then surprisingly the head of Ootori and Kyouya's older sister. She got no relative and they didn't inform the usual guest of host club because they didn't want to talk about Haruhi's state, even to Mei and Kasanoda.
Let getting her some peace.
"You look like crap." She broke the silence. It was a few hours before the funeral.
The guys looked confused. "Who?"
Haruhi rolled her eyes. "Who else? All of you! For the love of the god, have you bathed? Have you eaten? How many hours did you sleep? Any girls, who are squealing at you before, maybe will not realize who you are."
They missed her bluntness and sarcasm—not because they are masochist.
So, they took her advice and made shifts.
Haruhi sighed. She didn't have much activity since was she conscious. She just slept, then wake up, got check up, eating, being watched by the strange group of guy, answering many ridiculous questions.
She was so fucking bored.
Today, or should she say since she wake up because she didn't get the track of days, she didn't see the noisy guys except one redhead, if she remember correctly he is Kaoru.
It was unusual.
But, silence made today become so special. She didn't have any personal spaces lately, since she remembered. The redhead fell asleep. He was laying his heads near her laps. His hand held her wrist beside his ear. It was tickling her, the way his soft hairs touch her hand.
She watched the sleeping one curiously. How she got to know them was still a mystery for her. They said they were in the same club during high school, host club. Such a strange club, why she joined that club, she didn't know.
And the fact that they are rich bastards makes her startled. How could she become acquaintance with them? She perfectly knew that she is a commoner.
Haruhi felt a warm breath touch her skin softly, making her aware of the other's presence. He seemed so tired. Is it because watching her all the time?
She felt guilty. Unconsciously her free hand ran through his hair and caressed him gently.
It feels so comfortable…
Kaoru felt so relaxed. It was the first time he had a good sleep since the accident. His mind was in a tranquil state. There's a familiar scent that worked like an aromatherapy to him. It was the scent which he was longing to smell.
Umm, he moaned slightly. Something kept him feels so pleasant. What is it? He now was half a sleep, mumbling many coherent words. He realized someone was playing with his hair, stroking it so fondly. Who? His mind was still wandering in the dreamland, not yet awake.
He moved closer to the culprit that messing with his hair, cuddling to that person. He felt more comfort. It felt so right.
"…Haruhi," he unconsciously called her.
He was now staying on that someone's lap.
"Are you awake?"
This little question made him aware of his situation. That someone was Haruhi. He quickly pulled out from her and stood up, made his chair fall backward. He was blushing like a virgin.
Haruhi thought he was adorable like that.
"I-I'm sorry." The reason he apologized to her was the fact that he was a stranger to current Haruhi and he was no more a teenager.
"It's okay. You are tired because of me. You can sleep on my lap if you want." Haruhi gave him her natural smile.
Well, this offer was very hard to refuse being the wickedly evil Hitachiin. But, he thought of his brother and the rest of club's member. He smiled to her, fixed the chair's position then sat beside her.
"Nah, I'm already 100% awake. I can accompany you doing nothing." He grinned weakly. He truthfully would love to sleep on her lap.
Haruhi grunted. "And here goes another fun day of being watched. Why don't you get bored? "
"It's fun! Watching you sleep then wake up then rubbed your eyes then you yawn then you breathe then…"
"Do you happen to be my stalker?" Haruhi twitched her eye in amusement.
"Yes, your number one stalker!" He replied with the same sarcasm as Haruhi.
The girl snorted then laughed. "Oh, now I'm really curious about my past."
Kaoru stared at her with sad eyes. It would be great if she remember them. At least, him.
Haruhi noticed this but decided to pretend do not know. The air was getting mushy. This one was very different from his brother who was a lot more aggressive and unstable.
"Wanna have a tea? I feel stiff and it will be great if I can move around." Haruhi offered.
Kaoru hesitated for a second but she maybe could feel a lot better if she was moving around. So, he pulled her blanket and offered his help for getting her up.
In fact, she felt she hasn't used her feet for years. It was her new problem. She gladly accepted his help, leaned to him while trying to command her feet to move. She let out a few curses when she almost fell. Fortunately, Kaoru caught her in the right time.
"Careful." He hushed to her ear. His voice tickled her.
"Now, I feel really sick."
"Cause you have been a sleeping beauty for days."
"I don't know that being a sleeping beauty is such a difficult task."
Kaoru massaged her feet trying to remove the stiffness. Haruhi blushed at the sight. She looked up, away from his gaze. It felt weird having a boy that escorting you like an heiress. Wait, Kaoru was a rich. Why he done something like this to a commoner?
"It's done!" He tapped her leg. "Try walking."
She felt a lot of better than before. It didn't hurt too much; even it was still hard to walk on. "Aa~h, I missed the ground."
Kaoru laughed. "You sound like a mole miss its holes. Need any help?"
"No, thank you. I can walk myself." When she was out of the room, she glanced around noticing this was foreign to her. "So, where is the cafeteria?"
"I forget my money." She muttered. Yeah, she didn't remember having any money since her awake. "Let's go back."
Kaoru gripped her arm, kept her from walking back to the room. Haruhi gave him confused look.
"It's on me. Pick anything you want." He smiled and dragged her to the table knowing her used to refuse his treats.
Haruhi wanted to protest but he held her arm tightly and her stomach betrayed her. It grumbled loud enough for Kaoru to hear. She opened her mouth then closed it in embarrassment.
Kaoru laughed. His laugh echoed in the room. Haruhi gave him a pout.
"Don't laugh." She said with a threatening tone but it didn't scare Kaoru at all, of course. It just made her become cuter in his eyes.
The current Haruhi is not so bad, I think. Yeah, she became more honest, more opened, more active but still independent, blunt, and a good observer.
Kaoru collected his breath. He must stop laughing because Haruhi seemed hungry. The faster they order the food was the better. "What do you want?"
"Umm, let's see…" Haruhi skimmed the menu which a waiter gave it to her while Kaoru was laughing. They didn't write the price, I can't choose the cheap ones then. "…salad, no. Umm, steak…, no. Where's Japanese cuisine? Hmm…"
The waiter flipped the menu for her then showed her the list of Japanese dishes. He unintentionally nudged her shoulder. He quickly bowed in apology. Haruhi didn't mind it. She just smiled and shrugged it off. The waiter thanked her. He felt so relieved, after all, she's the special patient that familiar with Ootori.
Kaoru was a bit jealous, only he allowed touching her, only he allowed receiving her smile. The host club was a special case, they could receive some exception. She is his Haruhi.
"…Ootoro?" She whispered. She couldn't believe this cafeteria put her favorite dish on the menu. She was really happy. "Umm, Hitachiin-san, can I…"
"Kaoru. Call me Kaoru. There're two Hitachiin, after all." He felt like being stabbed the time Haruhi address him with his family name. He had expecting that but it still hurt.
"Okay, Kaoru," A strange feeling came. She was still not familiar with them being close. "Can I order ootoro?"
Kaoru chuckled. Was there any girl in the world worship ootoro like this girl? She was as same as before, acting like ootoro is the best dish ever made. He would gave her as many as she wants if it make her retrieving her memory.
"Ah, as many as you wish~… Three portions, four, ten? I bet you can eat up today's ootoro stocks." He snickered. It always fun to tease Haruhi.
"Shut up."
Kaoru's eyes moved to the waiter. "Then, two portions of ootoro and two cup chamomile tea. Make it quick cause the lady there cannot withstand her hunger."
The waiter bowed then walked to the kitchen to get their order.
"I am not." Kaoru could hear her being pissed perfectly.
"Yes, you are. You haven't eaten from the night. You slept until the noon, missing your breakfast."
"Are you my mom?"
"Nope. But I can act like one." He grinned.
"I think that Ootori guy's role according to strange thing that Suoh guy said."
"You have a strong memory." It's a pity. "Then I could be your sister."
Haruhi eyed him oddly. "I'm sorry I don't know you have tendency to that kind of thing."
Oh, great. "Sure. I can show you when I'm cross-dressing." Kaoru smiled sheepishly. He took his wallet then took out a portrait. He gave it to Haruhi.
You guess it right. It was the photo when they dressed up as the Zuka club so Haruhi didn't think of leaving them. In that picture, Haruhi was sandwiched by 'the sisters' and 'the brothers' surrounded them. Only Haruhi wore the normal clothes.
Haruhi couldn't hold her laughter. In a second, she was laughing out loud, nearly choked. Fortunately, the waiter came bring their order. Kaoru quickly held the cup near her mouth, feeding her.
"Calm down, Haruhi. Have you fallen by my charm?" He smirked.
"Yeah, hardly." Haruhi calm down. She pushed his hand slightly, meaning she has enough. Kaoru read that then put the cup in front of her. "What were we doing, or rather, you guys?"
"Eat first." Kaoru pick the chopsticks, handing a couple of them to Haruhi. Haruhi nodded and swallowed them as soon as she received the chopstick. "It's the club activity."
Those brown eyes gave a hint of confusion.
"That time our rival, Zuka club from Lobelia Academy, came to take you from us. So, we created a plan for making you stay in Ouran Host Club." He snickered. He remembered that foolish moment when they're cross-dressing. They didn't want her to leave very badly. But now, he knew he desired her to not forget him, them, more than that time.
Do you know, Haruhi? You are bewitching girl. You unconsciously pulled us into your charm.
"What an idiot plan…" her mind wandered off. Why I joined that club?
They ate the ootoro while she's asking many questions about her past, the host club, and the members. Kaoru answered a lot of them but not some stuff. Sometimes, he mocked her wickedly and then she gave him her sarcasm reply or just pouted.
They enjoyed a good time of each other accompanied. Well, until the rest of member came back.
"HAAARUUUUHIIII~" Tamaki whined from the corridor. His voice was so loud and could be heard by anyone in this building. "I've been searching you for half an hour. I miss you so much…" He hugged her until the point he crashed her.
"Uuh, I'm gonna puke if you don't release me…, Su-,umm, Tamaki-san." Haruhi was closed from calling him with his surname but she suddenly remembers Kaoru's request.
"Haruhi, please call them with their given name. I know you barely remember us but we have known you for a long time. They may be hurt hearing formalities from you, especially Hikaru." Haruhi could see a sad smile pestering on his face.
However, Tamaki realized this. He was pained but Haruhi couldn't see it.
We are still stranger to you, huh…
Chapter 4 done!
I shall explain something… I'm Kaoru-biased but I still give a chance for the rest to captivate Haruhi^^... So the pairing's still undecided.
Review, please... it gave me spirit for writing…
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Sorry for suck vocabulary and grammar,,
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Hecate0o
