I do not own OHSHC.
I stood out in my family's courtyard, taking in the beautiful reds and purples that preceded the rising sun. I knew it was much too early for Haruhi to arrive but I couldn't stay in bed any longer so I dressed and headed outdoors to watch the sunrise. Indeed it seemed as if I was the first to rise as the house remained as silent as the grave. They would be up soon though; the sun was rising fast and most of the house considered it to be like an alarm clock for when to wake. As if on cue a servant appeared in the doorway behind me. "Breakfast is nearly ready Master Takashi. Your father should be at the table by the time you arrive."
"Thank you." I turned my eyes to the sun just as it peaked over the horizon. 'Today is going to be a good day.' I smiled to myself and headed inside to join my father for breakfast.
Conversation was sparse between my father and I throughout our meal, only when we finished eating did he speak. "You are looking much better Takashi. I assume that this meeting this morning with the commoner has something to do with it."
"Yes." I spoke clearly, maintaining eye contact with eyes that matched my own slate eyes with the exception of some age lines at the corner of his eyes. Not knowing my father was fully aware of what had been happening to me, I kept talking. "This meeting has everything to do with what happened."
That unfamiliar look crossed my father's face just as it had three weeks ago. "Takashi before she gets here I need to know something. How do you feel about her?"
My father's question caught me off guard and forced me to really think about how I truly felt about Haruhi. "Haruhi... She is someone that I care about deeply. It's hard to put into words. When she says my name..." I shivered at the event memory of the electrical current shooting through my every nerve. "Its like I've been struck by lightening." My father sat still for a moment but then the strangest thing happened; he smiled.
I was about to question him as to what made him smile but then a familiar sensation pricked at my temple. "She's here." I said to no one in particular before bolting out of the room and to the main gate just as she was approaching shyly until she saw me.
The sun shined brightly against the clear blue sky but its radiance seemed nonexistent when compared to the beautiful woman that stood before me. She wore dark jeans and a pale amethyst button up top but her smile topped it off. "Good Morning Takashi."
"Morning." I felt myself smiling back at her and motioned for her to follow me. I asked a passing servant where my father was and proceeded to his office where I was told that he was waiting for us.
"Father, please meet Miss Haruhi Fujioka." I introduced her to him and he noticeably looked her over.
"Good Morning Morinozuka-sama." She bowed her head in a show of respect but I could smell her fear and if I could, so could my father.
"No need to fear me child. I will not harm you, only speak with you." My father let his facial expression soften marginally but kept his eyes focused on hers. "Now why is it that you have come here?"
"Morinozuka-sama, I come here with the desire to be the only one that Takashi drinks from." Her words sounded rehearsed but sincere, like she had been up all night long trying to figure out what to say.
I noticed my father's eyes flicked over to me in time to catch the slight shudder that came from her speaking my name. "And why do you desire to offer yourself up as his only prey?" My eyes widened at the crude way he phrased his words.
"Well Sir, I do not wish for him to be sick like that again. I..." She dropped her gaze to where her hands lain in her lap. "I don't want to see him die...because I care about him..."
My father smiled slightly as he had in the dining room not long ago. "Dear child. Please lift your head. I am well aware of the fact that his body rejects all blood except your own. For that you are very special because now you hold another's life in your hands. But your body cannot withstand the strain it will soon be under without help."
"Takashi told me that your kind had developed a medicine to boost my blood cell count." She scrunched her eyebrows at the thought of medicine.
At that moment the family doctor scurried into the room carrying a file folder. "It is called a blood tablet, there have been no recorded side effects except a slightly higher heart rate but nothing life threatening I assure you. If you are serious about this, you can receive a bottle monthly from me but I would want to have you come for a check up each week of the first month to ensure your body is adjusting. It is to be taken by mouth once daily, preferably in the morning to prevent restlessness at night. If you are in agreement with this, please sign this form." He handed her the file folder with a simple form detailing everything he just said to her.
I smiled when I noticed that she was reading the entire form before signing. "It all looks good to me." She stated as she signed and dated at the bottom of the page before handing it back to the doctor.
"Thank you for your time Miss Fujioka." He bowed slightly and pulled a small bottle of medicine from his coat pocket and handed it to her before leaving the room entirely.
"That about wraps things up. Please come back if you have any questions. You both are free to go." My father gave his uncharacteristic smile then focused back onto the paperwork that was on his desk.
I set my hand on Haruhi's shoulder to steer her out of the room and into the hall. "Do you want me to take you home or would you like to do something?" I asked her as she slid the pill bottle into her small purse.
"Well I don't have any other plans for today so we can hang out here if you want or go somewhere." She bit onto the corner of her lip and I noticed that it seemed like she was ready to be rejected.
"Sure, I'll show you around." I smiled down at her and ruffled her hair slightly, bringing a genuine smile to her face.
We walked around the grounds together, pausing when we reached the back courtyard with the koy pond. We sat down on the bench next to the small pond and watched the orange and white koy swim playfully. "I think this is the most I have ever heard you talk. Its nice." She leaned into me a little, leaving my nerves ablaze wherever her body touched mine.
'I wonder how it would feel to actually have her bare skin against mine...' I pondered briefly before chastising myself for thinking such things. Next to me was a beautiful and dignified woman who deserves only the best.
"Takashi. I was wondering if you knew why only my blood satisfied you?" She whispered.
"I am not sure. I think my dad knows though." I kept my voice low but turned my head to look at her; I was shocked to find her face so close to mine as she gazed up at me with her huge forest brown eyes, our noses only inches apart.
"Takashi. . ." I don't know what made me do it, but after she said my name, I couldn't stop myself from placing a single delicate kiss upon her smooth lips.
"Haruhi. . ." My breath ghosted against her lips before I moved back enough to see her wide eyes and pink cheeks. I frowned at her rigid posture and put a more appropriate distance between us. "I apologize for my lack of control."
I closed my eyes but soon felt her warm hand against my cheek, turning my head back towards her. "Takashi. . . Do that again please." She pulled my face towards her to make sure I understood.
I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. "Then say my name again. . . I whispered against her cheek.
"Takashi. . ." The shiver ran down my spine as I pressed my lips against hers again and much to my delight, she was kissing me back.
We pulled away from each other breathless and blushing. "What...is...it..about...your name that makes you like that?" She asked while catching her breath.
"When you say it...it does something to me. It's like electrical currents running through every nerve. But its only when you say my given name." I explained to her but realized just how weird that sounded out loud. "I'm sorry, that was weird."
"Its okay, I think I know what you are talking about. When our lips touched, that happened." Her cheeks blazed pink.
I took her slender hand in mine, "Haruhi, please say you'll be mine."
She threaded her slim fingers in between mine, "Only yours Takashi." I leaned in to kiss her again but stopped as her cell phone started to ring.
"Hello?" She answered.
"Hello Miss Fujioka?"
"Yes this is she."
"Miss Fujioka, I need for you to come down to the hospital."
"Whats happened?" The panic clear on her face.
"Its your father Miss Fujioka, he was involved in a car accident. I prefer not to discuss the details over the phone so if you please come to the hospital near your residence as soon as possible."
"Okay, I'll be there soon." She snapped her phone shut and jumped up. "I'm sorry. . . I have to go, my dad's in the hospital."
A/N: So yeah I am not entirely sure I like the title for this story. If anyone at all has a suggestion that would sound better, pm or review me please and as always, Stay Awesome.
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