Hello everyone! I have no announcements except that this will be yet another filler chapter with a small bit of importance at the end. It's just so happens that I couldn't find any other place to put it but at the end of this filler chapter. Sorry for all the filler chapters lately. I promise some important and exciting chapters are coming soon.
Disclaimer: I do not nor will I ever own either Ouran High School Host Club or Fruits Basket.
Haruhi's POV
BOOM! There was a round of thunder that made Haruhi jump and started shaking. "Sounds like the storm's started already," Nagisa said. She looked back at Haruhi. "Maybe we should go get your stuff, and I'll walk you home."
"O-ok," Haruhi replied and stood up with her. They made their way up the stairs toward the girls' room. As they entered it, a crack of lightning came, and rain suddenly was pouring down. Haruhi jumped again, and she started shaking more.
Nagisa quickly turned around to face Haruhi. She embraced her tightly. "It's okay, Haruhi. You're safe," she whispered soothingly, trying to calm her down.
After Haruhi had stopped shaking, Nagisa swiftly picked up her bag and handed it to her. "Here ya go! Let's get you back home, safe and sound, 'kay?" she said, grinning.
Haruhi smiled slightly and took her bag. "Now, how are we going get you home? I can't walk you home now that it's raining. Oh, I know! I'll call Ha'ri!" Nagisa exclaimed. She skipped past Haruhi down the stairs to the phone.
"Ha'ri?" Haruhi asked as she followed.
"Hatori Sohma. He's one of my cousins, and he's the Sohma family doctor," Nagisa explained, dialing his number on the house phone. She waited a moment, waiting for Hatori to pick up. When he did, she cheerfully said, "Hey, Ha'ri! I have a friend over from school to help me catch up, but we can't walk her home now since it's pouring down, and she's afraid of thunderstorms. Would you mind driving her home?"
There was a moment's pause before she mumbled, "Yeah, I know you're busy, but this is really important to me. She's my friend." She emphasized the word 'friend'. Another pause came. "Thanks, Ha'ri! You're the best!"
Nagisa hung up the phone and turned to Haruhi, giving her a thumbs up. Haruhi smiled in return. Thunder sounded again, making her jump once again. Nagisa took Haruhi's wrist and pulled her toward the living room area. "Shii-chan! Ha'ri's coming to pick Haruhi up and take her home!" she exclaimed.
"Oh, is that so? Ha'ri's coming?" Shigure asked.
"Yep!" Nagisa answered cheerfully.
Kyo scoffed, turning his nose up then going back to the TV. Haruhi thought it was odd how 2 Sohma's seemed to really like this Ha'ri person while Kyo seemed to hate the thought of him. Though Kyo seemed like one to be angry at the littlest thing.
Another round of thunder sounded, and this one made Haruhi give off a little squeal. When she started shaking once more, Shigure off a nervous laugh and said, "So, you are really scared of thunderstorms, huh, Fujioka-san?"
"Shigure. Don't be insensitive," Yuki said sternly from behind the two girls, soaking wet.
"It was just a simple question!"
Right after he said that, the sound of an engine came from outside, Nagisa perked up at the sound. "It's Ha'ri!" she exclaimed, grabbing Haruhi's wrist again. She pulled her towards the front door, and she opened it to reveal a black car, shining from the rain bouncing off it. The window on the passenger side rolled down. A blonde boy stuck his head out. "Nagi!" he exclaimed, waving.
Nagisa ran over to the car with Haruhi still in her grasp. She exclaimed, "Momiji! What are you doing here?" When she was closer, Haruhi saw that the boy looked a lot like Honey-sempai. Then she noticed the dark-haired man in the driver's seat. That must be Hatori, she thought.
"He caught me on my way out and insisted on coming along," Hatori explained simply. Lightning crackled, and before she could start shaking, Nagisa opened the car door and kind of pushed her in. She made sure she was in comfortably before shutting behind her. Then she hurried over to the other side and got in.
Momiji turned around and cheerfully said, "I'm Momiji Sohma; I'm one of Nagi's cousins and so is Ha'ri!"
Acts and talks like Honey-sempai. Made nicknames for everyone. Just like Honey-sempai. I wonder if he looks younger than he actually is, Haruhi pondered as they started driving, Momiji waving at Tohru.
"Momiji is actually the same age as us, even though he doesn't look like it. Kinda like Honey-sempai, huh?" Nagisa said.
Haruhi was a little shocked, but the she nodded in agreement. "Momiji, calm down," Hatori scolded while still facing forward. After they left the forested area, he asked for Haruhi address. She told him then thanked him.
"No need," he replied.
The ride from then on was consistent chatter between Momiji and Nagisa. They were both pretty energetic. Hatori didn't say much of anything; even when Momiji spoke directly to him, he didn't say more than three or fours words. Haruhi decided that Momiji and Hatori were like Honey and Mori-sempai, except they actually were two totally different ages and didn't just look like it.
Soon enough, they arrived at Haruhi apartment complex. "Thank you again, Hatori-san," she said as she started to get out.
He didn't say anything, but he did nod slightly to acknowledge her. There was another thunderclap, and she ran towards her apartment on the second floor.
Nagisa's POV
Then the three drove off. The car ride from then on was silent, and you could cut the tension with a knife. Even Momiji was silent. After a bit, Nagisa couldn't take it anymore, and she yelled, "What's with you two? I understand Ha'ri since he's always quiet, but you, Usagi*?"
"Nagisa," Hatori said. "Shigure already called me about what happened today at school." Nagisa then grew silent as well.
She mumbled, "He sure didn't waist any time." Momiji looked back at her with concern, and she turned her head to stare out the window.
Her eyes widened when they stopped. "The main house?"
"Akito wants to see you as soon as possible. Since I already have you, I figured I'd bring you to him," Hatori explained.
"Akito-sama?"
"Let's not keep him waiting," he said calmly, getting out of the car. Momiji and Nagisa followed him out of the car and into the gates. "Momiji, go on ahead. This is none of your concern."
Momiji looked like he was about to say something, but then he bit his tongue. He ran off in front of them, not looking back. Nagisa stared at him, desperately hoping that he would turn back around. She was pulled back to reality by Hatori saying, "Let's go, Nagisa."
Nagisa followed behind with her head down. They quietly entered Hatori's part of the main house that was his office, taking off their shoes. They went straight through his office and towards Akito's room.
When they arrived, Hatori softly said, "Akito-sama. I've brought Nagisa as you requested."
There was a short silence before an almost whisper-like voice said, "Come in, Nagisa."
Nagisa slowly slid the door open, still looking down at the floor. Across the room, a black-haired man sat wearing a kimono loosely. Akito.
DUN DUN DUN. Little bit of importance, plus Haruhi got to meet Hatori and Momiji. I still don't have much to say except even with school, I'm going to try to update one of my stories a week. It might not be the same story twice in row, or it might be. I might not update one for a while. So, if you read several of my stories, this should be good news. If you don't, sorry.
*For those of you who don't know, Usagi means rabbit. It's just Nagisa's nickname for Momiji.
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