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Chapter 7: Tent Talk and S'mores

"Yeah?" She looked at him with concern. "When you need someone to talk to you or anything like that, I just want you to know that I'm always here to listen, alright?" Kaoru looked at her and smiled. Haruhi smiled back, "Yeah, I will. Thanks Kaoru, again."

The two friends then walked back to campsite together.

As they approached the campsite, everyone had deserted the campfire. "Where did everyone go?" Haruhi looked around and saw the outline of shadows in each of the tents. "So everyone called it a night already? We didn't even get to make commoner s'mores yet." He then went and grabbed the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers.

Haruhi sighed, "The other would be pretty upset if we didn't invite them to join, wouldn't they?" She went over to Tamaki's tent and tapped on the curtain-like door way of his temporary home. "Um, Tamaki-Senpai, we're making s'mores. Would you care to join us?"

Tamaki poked his head out, "Are you done fooling with those foolish twins?" Haruhi just looked at him, "If I say yes, will you come?" Tamaki jumped up rather excitedly. "Yes! I will join you and partake in this gathering of making s'mores. Something like a father and daughter should do together."

Haruhi laughed a little at Tamaki. He was always referring to her as his 'daughter,' Hunny and Mori most likely looked at her as a little sister. Her thoughts on Kyouya were a bit iffy, he most likely thought of her as his debtor. The twins on the other were a different story. Kaoru was becoming more of a best friend who would sit and listen to her. Hikaru, on the other hand, she wasn't too sure what he was to her. She would think that since Kaoru was like a best friend, so would Hikaru. But that wasn't the case.

When she thought of Hikaru, she would feel a bit lifted and dreamy. She kinda had a feeling about what she was feeling but she didn't want to make false assumptions and look like a fool. It's not like she was automatically excited when she saw him, but something deeper. 'I have to figure this out sooner or later.' She sighed and noticed that both Kaoru and Tamaki were shaking Kyouya's tent. That seemed like that was their way of coaxing him out of it.

Hunny and Mori were already out of their tents and sitting around the fire again. Haruhi looked around and began counting. Tamaki… one. Mori and Hunny… two and three. Kaoru… four. Kyouya… five, if Tamaki and Kaoru could get him to come out. When she's counted herself, that made six. So, ultimately, that made one person missing from the group. She looked back at Kaoru and Hikaru's tent. She went over to Hunny and Mori. "Hey guys, did Hikaru come out of his tent?" Mori and Hunny looked at each other and shook their head. "Not since the game, Haru-Chan. Are you looking for him?"

"Well, it would be nice if everyone could be here." She looked at the tent and took a deep breath, "I guess, I'll go and ask him if he wants to join us." She looked at the two, with the 'will-you-please-go-and-do-it-for-me' look. But to her dismay, they were somehow in engaged in a friendly game of thumb of war. With that being apparent, it meant they weren't going to do it. "Haruhi."

She turned around to see one of the twins, who had called her name. She became distracted by the feeling of a slight blush creeping across her face. She shook her head from her distraction and looked back at the twin. Once again, she regained composure and looked up. She then noticed it was Kaoru, the total opposite of who she was expecting. "Did you need something, Kaoru?" Kaoru pointed behind him, "Well, since the Boss and I's hands are tied with trying to get the Dark Lord out of his lair, could you get Hikaru for me?" Haruhi looked at him and turned on her heels.

'I knew he was the shadier of the two.' Haruhi thought to herself walking to his and Hikaru's tent. 'I can't believe he's making me do it. Everyone else has to be in on this.' She had reached the tent and lightly tapped on the side. "Hikaru, it's me Haruhi. Aren't you going to come out?" No response had made it back to Haruhi. "We would really like it if you joined us. We're making s'mores." She waited for a response that time, and still no answer.

Haruhi sighed. "Looks like I'm gonna have to come inside and get you out myself." She reached her hand in the tent and waved it frantically, hoping to catch his attention. She poked her head inside and looked around in the tent to find Hikaru sleeping in his sleeping bag. 'Well, I guess that is the reason why he hasn't answered me the first few times.' She thought to herself. 'But sleep or not, he still should've answered or at least give me a heads up.' She knelt down and gently tapped on his shoulder. "Hikaru, can you…" She noticed that his shoulder was unusually soft and took a better look at him. More like she took a look at a pumpkin with goofy face carved into it.

While she was examining the dummy, a large, dark figure began to cast its shadow behind her. Haruhi took notice to this and began to freak out just a bit. 'Okay, that shadow wasn't there two seconds ago.' Although slightly afraid, she remained her composure and slowly turned around to face the figure. Only to come face to face with a large, hairy, monstrous creature. She was about to scream in terror until a hairy paw had covered her mouth.

"Haruhi? What are you doing in here?" Haruhi looked at the creature and tilted her head in question. Strangely, the creature knew her name. What was even stranger was that it could talk and it sounded like a familiar voice. She removed the paw from her mouth. "Uh, how do you know my name?" The creature reached for its head and removed it from upon its shoulders, only to reveal Hikaru.

He placed his mask on the floor and sat down, Indian style. "So, what brings you here?" Haruhi looked at him, "Well, we were going to make s'mores but we didn't want to start without you." Hikaru huffed and smirked. "Or maybe you didn't want to start without me." Haruhi looked away, slightly blushing, "Not likely, just thinking about Kaoru." Hikaru laughed a bit, "I was just joking, you know." She looked at him, "Now it's my turn to ask questions. What the hell were you doing with that ridiculous costume on?" Hikaru looked at the head next to him. "Isn't it obvious? I want to give the others a scare of their lives."

Haruhi looked at him, "By dressing like a bear?" Hikaru's face fell to a frown, "It's supposed to be a wolf, Haruhi." She looked at him and then around the tent, "You were going to scared everyone else? Without Kaoru?" Hikaru stood up and placed his arms behind his head and looked at the ceiling of the tent. "Well, yeah. I know we're always doing things together, but who says we'll always be together?" Haruhi looked at him, slightly amazed. "Okay, am I talking to Kaoru right now? That was something too mature for Hikaru to say." He looked at her, "You make it sound like I never say anything mature once in a while."

"Actually, this is the first time I've witnessed it." Haruhi smiled a bit. "Hey, I'll be out there to make s'mores in a few."Haruhi nodded and walked toward the exit and stopped abruptly, "Hikaru, if you're still worried about what happened earlier with the game, it's okay. Tamaki-Senpai is just an idiot.' He looked at her and smiled softly, "Alright, I won't worry. But before you go, can I ask something of you? If it's not too much to ask." Haruhi listened to him, "Alright, sure. What's up?" Hikaru blushed softly and looked at her, "Would you like to come with me to watch the sunset tomorrow?" With that said, his eye quickly gazed at something else other than her.

"Sure, we could do that. I'll see you when you come out, alright? Maybe we could talk more about it then." She smiled and left the tent. Outside, Kaoru was on the side of the tent, obviously eaves-dropping on their conversation. Being that he heard Hikaru finally ask Haruhi to watch the sunset with him, he began to dance a victory type dance, that one might do if they were playing football and had just made a touchdown. "Kaoru? What are you doing?" He jumped up in surprise, not noticing Haruhi behind him. Kaoru regained composure and rubbed the back of his head, "Uh, I was stretching, it's been a long day, don't you agree?" Haruhi looked at him, "Yeah, it has. Well, Hikaru is going to join us for s'mores."

Kaoru smirked and wanted to know if what he heard was right. "So, any plans for tomorrow?" Haruhi thought for a second. "Well, I'm supposed to watch the sunset with Hikaru tomorrow. Why? Is there something you wanted to do?" Kaoru shook his head, "Nah, I was just wondering. I hope you have great time with him. He's probably still hung up about what happened earlier." Haruhi looked at him. "I told him not to worry about it. But I don't know why everyone is so like shocked about the kiss. I mean it was just a kiss. Nothing too major."

Suddenly, Tamaki appeared behind and turned her toward him. "Just a kiss?! Are you kidding Haruhi? You're supposed to save those lips until you are married! Daddy wants to make sure you are as pure as spring water when-" Kaoru pushed Tamaki away, "Goodbye, Boss," he looked back at Haruhi, "Haruhi, look, maybe it was just a kiss for now, but what if something more blooms from this event? Did you ever take that into account?" Haruhi looked at him, "What do you mean?"

Tamaki once again sprung into between the two talking, "Haruhi, don't let that evil doppelganger implant ideas in your head! Daddy knows when they are up to no good." Kaoru became just a tad bit irritated with Tamaki and once again pushed him away, this time with a bit more force. "Boss, would you please give us just a moment?" He turned to Haruhi again, "Okay, what I mean is that…" He paused for a moment. Hikaru had came out of the tent. He didn't want to say more. "It's nothing important right now." Kaoru smirked at Hikaru and held up Tamaki's teddy bear. Hikaru smirked back. "You guys truly are evil." Haruhi smiled and walked towards the campfire.

Mori and Hunny were both preoccupied with Hunny's precious stuffed bunny, trying to feed it tea and cake. Haruhi looked over and saw Tamaki sulking next to his tree again. She began to look around and pick up the right sticks for roasting marshmallows. She soon had a handful in her hands and was beginning to have trouble holding them. 'I just need one more,' she thought as she reached for one last stick. Just as she had her on the stick, another hand had placed itself over hers. Haruhi looked up and her eyes had locked onto amber eyes once more.

"Hey, you need any help?" This time, it wasn't Kaoru's voice. A soft blush crept across her face and she looked down. It was Hikaru and her heart began racing, "Um, no, I'm alright. I got it." She fumbled with the sticks a bit. He took the sticks that were in her hands away from her. "Sure, that means 'Please, help me.'" He smiled and walked over to the campfire to put the sticks on the table next to the chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows. She followed him and placed her one stick that she had in her hand down. "Hey, Haruhi, since you've been here, you haven't worn anything girly." Hikaru looked over at her and leaned against the table. Haruhi looked at her clothes and looked back at him.

"What's wrong with the clothes I'm wearing now?" Hikaru called his brother over. "Kaoru, can you come over here for a second?" Kaoru came over without any delay. "Yeah, what's up?" Hikaru pointed to Haruhi's attire. Kaoru looked at her and looked at his brother again. "This seems to be a problem, Hikaru. But as always, if there's a problem, there's always a solution." Haruhi slowly backed up, she knew where this going. The Hitachiin brothers were going to try and make her wear something their mother designed.

"Here, try this Haruhi." They tossed her a bag with something in it. "But I don't want to change right now." Haruhi looked in the bag and to her surprise, it wasn't something pink. Kaoru looked at her, "You don't have to change into now. It's tomorrow outfit." She sighed, she absolutely knew there was no way of getting out this.

Haruhi went and placed the bag in her tent and walked over to the table, and signaled everyone to come over. "Alright, it's time to make s'mores. Does anyone know how to make them?" Everyone else just looked at her, wondering if she was going to continue. "Okay, I'll take that as a no." She continued and grabbed a marshmallow and placed on the end of a stick. "Okay, everyone just put a marshmallow on the end of their stick like this." She looked around and noticed that everyone had set up their stick. "Well, it's seems like you guys are naturals at this. Okay now let's set up the chocolate and graham cracker. Just put the chocolate in between the crackers." She demonstrated with hers and the others followed suit. She placed her marshmallow up to the fire, hoping the others would just follow along.

"So, Haru-Chan, how do we know if they are done or not?" Hunny looked at her. Haruhi looked at her marshmallow and notice that hers was a toasted brown color and pulled it away from the fire. "I like mine when it's toasted, warm enough to melt the chocolate." Tamaki had his marshmallow in the fire and quickly pulled it out as he noticed that it had caught on fire.

"Ahhh!! Haruhi! What should I do?!" Tamaki waved the flaming stick around. He waved it around, almost striking Hikaru with it. "Hey, watch Boss. Just blow it out." He leaned away from the frantic Tamaki. Tamaki quickly blew out the flame and all that remained was a charcoal piece that was supposed to be a marshmallow. He looked at it and gave a quite discouraged look at it. Haruhi, kind of feeling sorry for him, walked up to him with her treat.

"Here, Tamaki-Senpai. You can have mine." Tamaki looked at her, "But it's yours Haruhi." Haruhi shrugged her shoulders. "I could care less about sweets, remember? Besides, I'm tired and I want to get some rest. It's been a long day." She handed him the s'more and walked back to her tent. She waved to the others as a goodnight signal. Everyone waved back and turned their attention to Hikaru.

"Why is everyone staring at me for?" Hikaru just looked at them with a deadpan look on his face. Kyouya was the first one to speak up, since he hasn't really spoken for a while. "Well, we were all wondering what you and Haruhi were talking about in the tent. Just out of curiosity," Kyouya fixed his glasses and pushed them up a bit, "it was hard to keep Tamaki from storming in there." Hikaru notice that Tamaki was too busy eating his treat with a joyous look on his face, as if he just had the best thing ever invented.

"Well, she came to get me to come out and make s'mores, which I did." He took a bite out of his s'more. Everyone just stared at him. "What? Nothing happened." Hunny looked at his bunny. "Sounds like Hika-Chan is in denial about what really happened." Mori nodded in agreement. Hikaru jumped up defensively, "Honestly nothing happened. Why would I lie?" Kaoru placed his head in his hand. "Are you sure?" Hikaru suddenly remembered that he had asked Haruhi to watch the sunset with him tomorrow and blush began to form on his face.

"Well, if you guys aren't going to get off my case about it, I asked Haruhi to watch the sunset with me tomorrow. Still even if I asked that, nothing happened." Hikaru sighed in relief, and noticed Tamaki going into his tent. He saw this as a perfect time to get off the topic. He looked at Kaoru, "Did you remember to place the Boss's bear back in his tent?" Kaoru look behind him and slowly turned back, "Uh… no. I totally forgot all about it."


A/N: Okay Okay, too long of wait. I'm sorry. It honestly shouldn't have taken that long. I get so caught up in things that it makes no sense. But I don't have a precious muse with me anymore. Patches, my tri-color guinea pig died and she was my inspiration to write more. But now that she died, I felt like I had to continue writing in her memory. I hope this chapter was good, I kinda just put it together within three days. Please read and review Thanks.