Author's note: hello everyone! Thank you SO MUCH for reviewing! the votes are in and the result is Kyoya! thank you all for helping me decide! your explanations for why i should choose Kyoya were amazing too! anyway, here is chapter 4. this is where the host club goes to the ootori private beach! enjoy!
Disclaimer: roses are red, violets are blue, i don't own OHSHC, and neither do you!
as promised, this chapter is dedicated to: don't-even-ask1, oreobabez, and PowerToThePeople23! thanks you guys!
Haruhi's POV***
The sun began to set as I strolled along the Ootori private beach looking for shellfish. My regular guest, Kurakano, calls from the cliff above me, "Haruhi! come up here! the breeze feels great!" "It's dangerous up there! be careful!" I hollered back, for all I knew, that very breeze could knock Kurakano into the sea! But then, I heard her cry out for help, so I scrambled up the cliff to see what was going on. When I reached the top,I found to local guys molesting my customers. This was bad, my debt was going to skyrocket if anyone got hurt! So I flung my bucket of sea urchins at them and smirked with satisfaction when the guy I hit yelped and swerved around in agony. "Weren't you guys listening?! They obviously don't want hang out with you so why don't you just leave them alone?!" I yelled. "WHY YOU LITTLE RUNT!" the first guy screamed and grabbed my wrists so hard they ached. "Now don't you try and act all tough you little sissy boy!" Kurakano, having had escaped, expertly dove off of the cliff and swam to shore calling for help, "Kyoya! Tamaki! HELP! It's Haruhi!" Before I Knew it, Kyoya-senpai and Tamaki-senpai had made their way up the cliff. "I have an idea, how would you like to take a dip girly man?" Tamaki-senpai had freed the other customers while Kyoya-senpai swiftly ran toward me. "HARUHI!" Kyoya-senpai shouted, his face twisted with worry and anger as he threw a punch at the guy flinging me off the cliff. But he was 3 miliseconds too late and our fingers brushed against eachother just as I was flung into the air. " hope you can swim!" snickered the boy."AAAGHHH! HELP ME!" I screamed while flailing my arms about. I took a gasp of air right when my skull connected with a rock, the world began to fade and the last thing I saw was a splash and long pale fingers reaching toward me...the world went black...
Kyoya's POV***
When I heard Miss Kurakano calling for help, my gaze turned sharply and found the worst sight possible at that moment, Haruhi being dangled over a cliff. I swiftly swept my glasses off onto a nearby lounge chair and bolted across the sand, up the cliff, and towards Haruhi. Tamaki helped the other girls safely escape the local boy's arms, but I wasn't the least bit worried about them. My main concern was Haruhi, so I jabbed my arm towards the young man but before my fist connected with his jaw, Haruhi was flung off the cliff. I didn't need to think or decide what to do next, I just knew I had to save her. So I dove off the cliff. My heart nearly stopped when I saw her head bash against a rock, it made me glide even faster toward the surface of the churning sea below. "SPLASH!" I swam deeper and deeper until I was able to reach her. I laced my fingers gently under her bleeding head so I could haul her safely to shore. My heart ached when I felt how limp in my grasp she was. Please be okay Haruhi...
Random Narrator's POV***
Kyoya finally emerged with Haruhi held tightly against his dripping chest. He was holding her like she was a precious treasure that he refused to let go of. Haruhi coughed, "Kyoya-senpai? You...you saved me?" Kyoya set her onto the sand gently. "Of course I saved you. Are you alright?" he whispered, his onyx eyes clouded with worry. "Kyo-chan! Haru-chan! are you alright?!" Hunny-senpai shouted. "Kyoya! Is Haruhi okay?!" Tamaki cried. "Kyoya-senpai! What happened? Are you two okay?!" Hikaru and Kaoru chimed. Tamaki tore off his shirt and wrapped it as a bandage around Haruhi's head. "What the hell were you thinking?!" he muttered. "Tamaki-senpai, I was there, I had to do something. There wasn't any time to think!" Haruhi growled. "That's no excuse you idiot! Think a little! You against two boys?! You're lucky Kurakano called for help and Kyoya saved you! Don't forget! you're a GIRL!" Tamaki yelled, "Why did you confront them?!" "Look senpai, I am very thankful for the help but I don't see why you're so mad at me right now. I don't think I did anything wrong!" Haruhi glared. "Fine. Let's just get your head taken care of. I'm glad your okay." Tamaki sighed and led the host club towards the Ootori beach mansion. Kyoya help Haruhi up, "Thank you Kyoya-senpai, I really appreciate you risking your own life for me." "I am just happy that you survived. That rock hit you pretty hard." He offered a small smile and stroked her cheek. Haruhi reddened and hurried toward the mansion for some delicious smelling crab.
Kyoya's POV***
At dinner, Haruhi emerged from the shower and into the dining hall wearing a pink frilly night gown. She nearly sparkled in the dooryway, flawless skin, soft brown locks, and petite frame. She was adorable. "Wow! where'd you get that dress Haruhi?" the Hitachiins gaped. "From my dad. he must have repacked my luggage. he's always getting me to wear this frilly stuff." Haruhi frowned at the dress. "That's awesome! Way to go dad!" they cheered. Tension stung the air at the table. "Well, let's dig in everyone. These are the crabs we caught." Hunny-senpai smiled and Mori-senpai happily bit into the entire crab, shell and all. (o_O) Haruhi, whom sat to the left of me, wasted no time busting open a crab leg. "MMM! This crab, tastes in-crab-able! haha, get it?" she mumbled. "CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!" soon, there was no crab left. "Don't you think you've had enough? Give it rest." Tamaki whined, having not gotten the chance to have anything. "I'm sorry? Did I do something wrong in your law book, yet again? My head IS bleeding by the way." Haruhi smirked. "**SIGH** I'm going to bed then, Kyoya? will you show me to my room?" Tamaki asked. I wiped my mouth and stood from the table, "No problem. Excuse me everyone. I apologize no one was on duty to help you cook senpai" "It's no big deal Kyo-chan. we appreciate you letting us stay here" Hunny-senpai replied. I nodded my head politely and met Tamaki in the hall. When we reached his room I said, "My room is the second one to the left, if you find you need anything. Good night Tamaki." "Thank you Kyoya. Good night." Tamaki bowed. I nodded curtly and went towards my office across from my bedroom to do some accounting for the host club's budget.
Random narrator's POV***
Back at the dining hall, Haruhi paused her eating. "Maybe I really did do something wrong." she frowned. "That's very true Haru-chan. You made us all worry. You should apologize, 'kay?" Hunny smiled. Haruhi blinked. "You were all worried about me? Guys, I really am sorry. I had no idea you would even care." she whispered. "Aww...! apology accepted you little cutie!" Hikaru, Kaoru, and Hunny squeezed her tightly while Mori sat eating his crab happily. Haruhi moaned. "Is something wrong?" "ah, I'm not feeling so good." "ERG! You ate too much crab! Quick! Get her to the nearest restroom!"
Tamaki's POV***
As soon as I heard Haruhi rush into Kyoya's bathroom, I sprinted down the hall and into Kyoya's bedroom to wait for haruhi to stop retching. I knew she would apologize if she thought this was my room. I wanted to hear her apologize.
Haruhi's POV***
Well that was a waste of a good meal. I thought as I cleaned my hands. It seems that I had run into the nearest restroom and didn't see who was here. I peeked out the door, "Are you okay Haruhi?" Tamaki's smooth voice cooed. "Tamaki-senpai, I'm really sorry for making you worry." I stumbled. Tamaki smiled, and strode towards me. "No need to apologize, you can show me that your sorry with your body." "AGH!" he pinned me onto the bed and grinned, "action better than words if you ask me." he said as he lowered toward my struggling body. The door suddenly opened and the light flicked on. I was so grateful. "Tamaki?! What are you doing to her?!" Kyoya growled. "n-nothing Kyoya!" Kyoya-senpai's face darkened to Shadow King mode and he charged. Grabbing Tamaki-senpai from behind and flinging him to the ground. "GET OUT OF MY ROOM YOU SNEAKY BASTARD!" Kyoya-senpai glared while his fists clenched. Tamaki-senpai scrambled out the door.
Kyoya's POV***
I watched the door shut. As if on cue, thunder rumbled and lightning flashed. I heard Haruhi squeak. I turned around and saw Haruhi shivering with her hands clamped on her ears. My anger vanished and I gently cupped Haruhi's face, "Haruhi...you're afraid of thunder and lightning?" She could only whimper in terror as a reply. My heart broke into a million little peices from seeing her so scared and vulnerable. I captured her into a hug, "It's alright Haruhi, I'm here for you. You don't have to be afraid of being alone anymore." I whispered into her ear. Lightning flashed again and she shivered. Then, she looked up, "Thank you Kyoya-senpai. That makes me feel so safe." she sobbed. "Just call me "kyoya". no need for the -senpai." I breathed into her hair. She looked at me again with those sparkling brown eyes, "I will Kyoya." she smiled. I couldn't resist any longer, my lips crashed into hers. To my happiness, she returned the kiss instantly without hesitation. Soft sweet and warm lips pushing against mine while she grasped my shirt tightly. "I love you Haruhi, I have always loved you since I met you." and that's when I realized, I'm in love.
Haruhi's POV***
Velvety lips pressed against mine. And when I hear those words, "I love you" from that hadsome, loving, caring face, I feel warm inside. "I love you too Kyoya. I'm sorry for ever making you worry." I whisper. Thunder growls but I don't even blink, because I know that I am no longer alone. I'm in love. I realized. Kyoya's arms slid around my waist and pulled my back against his chest. He lay onto his bed holding me in a loving embrace, our breathing in sync. I smiled as I drifted to sleep, feeling loved, cared for, worried about, and serene. Kyoya, the owner of that wonderful face, loves me, and I love him as well. "I love you so much Kyoya." I sigh and I am blanketed with darkness.
Random narrator's POV***
The moment of realization has finally happened. The two just lay in eachother's loving embrace without a care in the world. This is love, and it continues forever.
Author's note: that's the end of chapter 4! please review! again, thanks to all my reviewers who helped me make this happen! new question for you readers, should I write about Kyoya and Haruhi going on a date next chapter? Or should I write about them announcing their love to the rest of the host club? please do tell! i could seriously use the decision-making help!