Goodness, I am very sorry for the delay. Life has been hectic. Which I know is really not an excuse, but life happens and being an adult, you sometimes have to prioritise things. So this chapter is a birthday present to myself and my best friend who has been hounding me to continue this story. So here's the next chapter! Happy Belated New Years everyone!

Chapter 10

H.F -POV

The twins came back half way through the first movie. Hikaru came and knelt down in front of me, he grabbed my pizza and put it on the coffee table then put his hands in mine looking me in the eyes.

"I'm sorry," he looks away and takes a breath. "I'm sorry you had to go through that. No one ever should have to be put through the pain you've had to endure these last couple of days. I hope you know that I'll always be here for you to talk to when you need it." He gives me a crooked smile. "I'm also sorry for my outburst earlier, but did it really come as a surprise?"

Everyone laughs at that. Including me.

"No, I was expecting a lot more actually. I'm surprised you came back so fast." I smile at him. "Thank you though. I appreciate it, I'll make sure to hold you to that." I squeeze his hands. "Really though. Thank you."

"Well! Now that's out of the way, what movie should we watch next?" Kaoru asks.

The rest of the evening goes by without a hitch.

K.O - POV

"So, really. What are we going to do about this?" Kaoru asks.

I take a glace at the sleeping form of Haruhi beside me. "The only thing we really can do. Be here for her. She wouldn't want us to do anything reckless that could tarnish our reputation just for her."

"The hell with reputation!" Hikaru yells.

"Quiet down you idiot." Mori growls.

"It's true. Haruhi wouldn't want us to do anything that could potentially hurt us in the future. So, we are going to do the only thing we can do. Which is be here whenever she needs us." Honey explains. "She may not verbally tell us she needs us, but we will be here regardless."

We all nod our heads in agreement.

"So… Kyoya. How… how did you not notice anything?" Kaoru looks at me with a questioning face.

"Honestly? I don't know. I mean, I lived with him for years. He obviously wasn't stupid and probably never brought them back to our house, or he just did when I wasn't home." I scratched my head. " I really don't know how I didn't notice anything." I once a gain look at the shattered girl sleeping beside me. I felt a hand on my back.

"It's not your fault, so stop beating yourself up over it. Tamaki is an idiot, we've always known that. All of us should have noticed something was up, not just you." Honey went on, "none of us are to blame for his actions. He is the only one who can be held accountable. If fingers are going to be pointed, they should be in his direction." He can a hand through his hair. "Now that we've cleared this up, I think it's time I head home. I have a long day tomorrow." He starts to leave.

"Yeah, we should probably head home to. We've got an important meeting in the morning. Common Hikaru." Kaoru grabs his brother by the back of his collar and drags him away.

Ria stifles a yawn. "Care to take me home Takashi?"

Mori smiles down at his girlfriend. "It be my pleasure."

Ria blushes. "Thanks," she grabs his hand as she stands. "now, what should we do with sleeping beauty here?"

"What time is her first class tomorrow?" I question

"10, we got an email this morning cancelling our 8am class. I doubt she opened it though."

"Okay. I'll offer her to stay here if she chooses or I can drive her home on my way back to my apartment."

Ria looked at me funny. "You'll leave her here alone?"

"No, id only go home if she wanted to go back to her place. Or if she wanted to be alone."

"Oh. How chivalrous of you!" she walks over to Haruhi and shakes her shoulder. "Hey. Sleepy head."

"mmmmmm" Haruhi tries to roll over but only ends up falling on the floor. "AKK!" she yells with a thump. She looks up rubbing her head. "What was that fore?"

"Hey, you're the one who rolled over! Anyway, everyone has gone home. We are about to head out. Kyoya has so kindly offered you a spare room here if you so desire."

"We have class in the morning."

"It was cancelled, we don't have class until 10 now. So you can stay here if you want. I'm going to be staying at Takashi's house tonight, so you can either have the apartment to yourself or stay here with the shadow king."

I glare at her for the use of my old moniker. She winks back.

"um, I think I'll stay here if it really isn't to much trouble." She looks over with questioning eyes.

"It's no problem."

"Then it's settled. I'll see you tomorrow!" she turns in a flash dragging Mori behind her.

"God, she'll be the death of me." I exclaim, running my hands through my hair.

"She's really not that bad. She only gives you such a hard time because you make it so easy for her."

I roll my eyes. "I doubt that woman would stop even if I wasn't making it easy on her. She enjoys torturing people too much."

She laughs. "You're not wrong." She looks around. "So, where's my room?"

I choke on the water I was drinking.

"You okay?" she asks while patting my back.

"Yeah, sorry. Went down the wrong hole." I get up, "I'll show you to the guest bedrooms."

She grabs my arm. "Hey, Kyoya."

I look down at her. Noticing the tears forming at the corner of her eyes. "Yes?"

"Thank you. Really. For all you've done. I know all of you could have just as easily taken his side and decided to drop me. You've all been friends longer than I have been. So really. I… just… Thanks." She smiles up at me with the tears freely falling down her face.

"Haruhi, there is no need for you to thank me. You've done so much for every member of this dysfunctional so-called family. There's no argument that we've known Tamaki longer, but that doesn't mean that we would chose him over you. Considering the way things ended between you both, I doubt any of us really could be called his friend anymore."

"I don't want you all to shun him because of me."

I run my hand through my hair. "Haruhi, in all honesty? I don't think any of us can really stand him right now. So even if you told us not to, I doubt anyone would listen."

She looks at the ground. "Right. Well… I still feel the need to thank you. You've been a steady rock these last couple days and I'm not sure I would be this okay with it if it wasn't for you." She hugs herself smiling at me. "Now, where is this guest room? I really could use some shuteye"

"Follow me." I make my way down the hall, "Here you go, I'm just 3 doors down to the right if you need me" I turn around and start to walk away. As I turn my head to say goodnight I feel arms wrap around me.

"Really Kyoya. Thank you."

I freeze for a split second before tuning around and hugging her back. "You're welcome. Now go to bed." I nudge her towards her door. "Goodnight Haruhi."

"Goodnight Kyoya."

Turning towards my own room, I smile as I open the door.