Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran.
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Hikaru grabbed Haruhi's arm. He dragged her to a nearby broom closet and pushed her against the wall.
"Hikaru…"
Hikaru didn't let Haruhi finish her protest and instead swallowed the rest of what she wanted to say in a searing, hot kiss. It was the kind of kiss that leaves you senseless, unable to think. It was the kind of kiss that you can't help but respond to.
Hikaru let out an 'oomph' as Haruhi's knee connected with his groin.
She stared at him, while gasping for breath.
"What do you see in him? I can match him in every way. I'm just as smart, handsome, and rich as him. And I love you. I'd do anything for you. I've already been so selfish towards my own brother – letting him step back so I can pursue you, when I know he also had feelings for you. Now, I'm committing this act of betrayal of a very good friend. Just for you." Hikaru demanded of Haruhi.
"Is it because he's richer than I am? In that case, think carefully again Haruhi, because he's only a third son and there's a very good chance that he won't get selected as the heir. In which case, I would be the better, surer deal because –"
Hikaru stopped as Haruhi slapped him for the second time in his life.
"How dare you! I will not let you belittle and insult the man I love by implying that his only appeal is his money. Even without all his riches, Kyouya will always be twice the man you can ever hope to be."
Haruhi looked at him with finality and sadness in her eyes.
"Goodbye, Hikaru."
When Haruhi opened the door, Kyouya was standing right at the doorway. He obviously heard everything that was said. He shot a disbelieving look, with a faint hint of gratitude, at Hikaru.
Hikaru gave him a bitter little smile and said, "My wedding gift. Please accept my best wishes." Then he left.
It was only then did Haruhi realize what Hikaru has done. He has staged this scene in some misguided notion of reassuring Kyouya – of Haruhi's love for him and of Hikaru's bittersweet acceptance of the match.
Haruhi made a move to follow Hikaru, but Kyouya stopped her.
"Leave him be. I think he needs to be by himself right now."
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Hikaru was sitting on a bench by himself. He was thinking of his life ahead – a life of watching Haruhi with another man. He exhaled a deeply held breath and said to himself,
"Enough now. Enough already."
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A/N Hikaru's last line is from the movie Love Actually.
