Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host club in any shape or form! OHSHC belongs to the amazing Hatori Bisco! If I did Mori and Haruhi would have ended up together. I also do not own the song "My Guardian Angel", this wonderfully beautiful song belongs to Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
To my best friend Abby, who acted as my sounding board! Oh the conversations you have with your best friend! I dedicate this to you!
Once outside the music room Takashi offered Mitsukuni a piggyback ride. " No thanks Takashi, I don't want to mess up your suit." Smiling, Honey carefully tucked his Usa chan into a specially designed pocket on the inside of his jacket. I'll have to thank Hika chan and Kao chan for the idea. Now Usa chan is safely tucked away. Taking his silent cousin's hand; Honey gently tugged him along, smiling and chattering on with excitement. " I can't ruin you're suit Takashi! Tonight is going to be special I promise! Wait till you see Haru chan, better yet..wait till she sees you!" Takashi chuckled to himself willingly letting himself be pulled along after his best friend. If Mitsukuni is this excited about everything, Haruhi must look like a princess!
Kyoya and Tamaki followed after their senpais after watching with surprise as Honey pulled Mori after him as they ahead of them, talking excitedly. Tamaki turned to Kyoya about to pull him along as well, not wanting to be left out for a second when Kyoya sent him a bone chilling stare. "Don't even think about it! There's no rush you know, we have time. Besides, I think Honey senpai is taking Mori senpai ahead of us for another reason." Tamaki visibly shrunk and pouted. " Oh .. Of course Okaasan, you're right." Kyoya though about telling Tamaki that he already had the stage set up for them but one look at his over excitable best friend's face had Kyoya reconsidering things. I don't have to tell him. I suppose it really wouldn't cause too much damage to let him believe he has some kind of mission. Well if it makes him feel better, at least he won't be whining at me. I'll just run it by Honey senpai before hand.
Honey pulled Takashi all the way to the central hall and stopped at the stairs. When Takashi looked down on his small cousin with confusion; Honey smiled. " I need you to wait here Takashi. Kyo chan, Tama chan and I will fetch Haru chan and the twins." Seeing the fleeting look of disappointment flash across Takashi's face; Honey patted his arm. "Don't worry Takashi, you'll see her soon. I promise." grinning mischievously, Honey grabbed both Kyoya and Tamaki by their sleeves, walking off up the stairs between them. Takashi stared after his friends, eyebrow raised showing his confusion. The look Mitsukuni gave him before taking off was telling. What are you up to now Mitsukuni? Sighing to himself, Takashi leaned against the railing to wait, staring up at the closed-door the others had disappeared behind. "Haruhi is always worth anything."
Knocking on the door, the three hosts slipped inside the room. Kyoya and Tamaki stopping in their tracks at the sight of Haruhi, who had spun around eagerly in hopes of a silent man. At an excited squeal from their host club king; Hikaru and Kaoru stepped in front of their small work of art as a precaution while Kyoya grabbed at Tamaki's collar, holding him in place as everyone shouted. "NO!" Tamaki having tried to run at Haruhi now hung at an awkward angle in Kyoya's grasp and whined. " Okaasan?! … You guys.. Why can't I hug my Haruhi?" Hikaru and Kaoru stepped forward with arms crossed matching Honey's expression and stance. " Tono …We worked really hard on Haruhi, don't go messing her up!" Haruhi stepped forward once Tamaki got himself under control. "Senpai, I've told you before. I'm not yours. Please stop referring to me as such." While Tamaki is distracted in his corner of woe, Kyoya pulls his senpai aside. "Honey senpai, I thought we might be able to arrange for you and Tamaki to "Take over" the stage? I have everything already set up of course; but our drama king is so upset I figure we could humor him?" Honey looked over at their king slouched in the corner and turned back toward Kyoya nodding. "Sure Kyo chan! It should help things go more smoothly anyway. Now if you'll excuse me." Kyoya watched as his small senpai walked over to Haruhi and gently took her hand, leading her towards the door. Turning back towards the occupants of the room, smiled and called happily as he closed the door. " I'll be right back you guys. I just need to show Haru chan something."
Haruhi followed after Honey and waited while he closed the door and looked around. The central hall was already decorated very elegantly, with vases of roses for every centerpiece. Turning back to look at her small friend; she looked confused. "Honey senpai, not that I mind escaping those three troublemakers, but what are we doing out here?" Honey smiled sweetly up at Haruhi. " I wanted to show you something special Haru chan!" Honey offered Haruhi his arm as they walked down the first few steps. Stopping in his tracks Honey looked up at Haruhi startled. "Haru chan, I forgot Usa chan in the room! Could you wait for me at the bottom of the stairs?" With a nod and an understanding smile from Haruhi, the small martial artist turned on his heel and ran back into the room; smiling to himself. Perfect, she has no idea I never left Usa chan behind. Picking up her voluminous skirts carefully in her hands, Haruhi gingerly made her way down the stairs.
Unbeknownst to her, Takashi had been watching her from the moment Mitsukuni lead her out of the room. Takashi watched Haruhi with a mixture of shock and surprise. He certainly wasn't expecting Mitsukuni to come out leading her by the hand. Straightening up from his current position leaning against the railing, Takashi nervously smoothed out his immaculate clothes. Haruhi! It's Haruhi! What do I do? .. What do I say? Struggling with his internal debate, the silent kendo champion continued to watch the small woman making her way carefully down the stairs. Unable to tear his gaze away, he realized two things. She hadn't seen him yet, she was too preoccupied with staying on her feet and two; Haruhi Fujioka was dressed not only in his color, but they actually matched! We look like a matching set. Haruhi was a vision in midnight blue, looking as if she had stepped right out of a fairy tale. Taking the precious moments while she wasn't looking, Takashi stared lovingly up at Haruhi. She looks breathtaking!
Breathing deeply, Takashi cleared his mind. I can do this, it's not the end of the world .. Though it feels as if she's turned my whole world upside down. Watching as Haruhi come closer with each new step; Takashi saw her long skirts get caught in her heel. Realizing that the small woman was going to tip forward and come falling down the stairs before she even knew what happened; Takashi acted on instinct once more. Rushing forward the silent guardian caught Haruhi up in his arms as she started to stumble. Haruhi, her foot caught in her long skirts was about to cry out as she stumbled down the last few stairs when she felt strong arms around her, finding herself being pulled into a now somewhat familiar, chest. Clutching powerful biceps with slender hands; Haruhi looked up with surprise only to find herself staring into stormy grey eyes like the sky right before a storm. Time seemed to have stopped just for the two of them as they became lost in one another's gaze. Just as their lips were a hairs breath away from touching, time speed back up with an excited shout from Honey. "Haru chan! I found Usa chan!"
Pulling away slightly, a blush staining her cheeks; Haruhi smiled up at her savior. " Mori .. Arigato." Making sure she was on her feet once more; Takashi gave a small smile. Hearing noises coming from the top of the stairs, signaling the imminent arrival of the rest of the hosts. Takashi gently lifted the small woman's hand to his lips, placing a soft kiss upon the back of her hand. Meeting her gaze one last time he whispered against the soft skin of her hand. " Save a dance for me." Haruhi lost for words, could only nod. Turning to great the rest of her friends believing Mori was still at her side, Haruhi was surprised when the twins asked where he had gone. Huh? Where did he go?
Mitsukuni ran forward smiling happily holding his stuffed bunny. " Sorry for taking so long Haru chan." Seeing Haruhi looking around, Mitsukuni smiled to himself. "Ne ,, Haru chan, don't worry. Takashi just has to do one or two things before the dance. He'll be back soon. " Turning to Kyoya, Honey asked , " Kyo chan would you keep Haru chan company while Hika chan, Kao chan and I take Tamaki to take care of something? We need to do one more thing before the dance starts. " Kyoya nodded and slipped Haruhi's arm through his gently leading her off to a table as Honey disappeared with the others. " Of course, I'd be delighted for some company and this time I won't charge you Haruhi. Come along, let's have a cup of tea before we're bombarded by the masses of fan girls." Haruhi rolled her eyes at Kyoya's comment about not charging her but smiled and carefully picked up her skirts, letting herself be led away. This day just keeps getting more interesting by the minute. It's a scary thought but I'm so excited at the same time!
First off, I do apologize for the rather long wait for an update. I was suffering from a bad case of writers block and I never want to do anything by half, specially when it has anything to do with MoriHaru!
I do hope you enjoyed reading as much as I loved writing this new chapter! I also would like to let you all know, upon request I've made a collage of what the rest of the hosts outfits look like. If you'd like to see I'd be happy to give you the link. P.s. Don't worry, I'm still not done yet! ;D
