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Chapter 10 The Guest

Footsteps echoed in the large hallways as Haruhi was led by a quiet maid to the doors of Kyouya's room. She'd arrived at the mansion in good time, and was let inside immediately upon arriving. All she'd said was she was there to see Kyouya. And they quickly whisked her inside, talking about how he was expecting her thirty minutes ago. Though they spoke very hushed.

"Sir, she has arrived." The maid gingerly let the words slip from her lips as if sensing a monstrous mood was awaiting this poor girl within the room. The maid's face was crinkled as she awaited a response from the boy. She flinched away slightly, Haruhi guess he'd turned to look at her. Why was everyone acting so strange? Did Kyouya get woken up? Her mind thought innocently.

"Send her in." His voice was gruff, deep, brooding. Haruhi instantly swallowed the lump growing in her throat. She hoped her courage wouldn't fail her this far into the situation. She had to tell Kyouya what her heart was telling her. Even though their time had been short together, only a few days, it had been the best time she'd shared with anyone.

"Don't worry miss, his is a good boy. He'll warm up to you." She patted Haruhi's arm, ignoring the confusion written all over her face.

Haruhi walked quietly into the room, it was large and void of much furniture, and it looked like a study room. The curtains were all drawn except for one, Kyouya was standing at the far window, dressed up in a fancy business suit, and he did not turn as she walked in. Haruhi could tell the light was failing inside the room even with the large window pouring light inside. She absently worried if a storm was coming. Looking around for a moment more Haruhi noticed that a door to the left was ajar, that must have been his bedroom. That suspsion was confirmed when she saw the mess of blankets, clothes and papers strewn in the dim light.

"Kyouya-Senpai, I wanted to speak with you." His shock was evident as he twirled around to see it was Haruhi standing before him. Oh, no… his heart sank as he looked back at the door where she'd just entered like the maid was still there and could take her away before she discovered the truth. Oh, no no no, Haruhi! His mind screamed in panic, he tried to reel it in, but it was thick in his throat, even after all he'd been told he still thought something could have survived with Haruhi. Something of the time they'd shared. Now….now it was all ruined.

"What are you doing here?" He stammered shock still filling his words. Haruhi crinkled her face in annoyance and planted herself in front of him.

"Are you deaf? I just said what I'm doing here." She felt her anger and hurt bubbling up as Kyouya continued to act stupid.

"You shouldn't be here…." He whispered lowering his face. It filled with shadows and Haruhi looked away pained by the withdrawal.

"Kyouya, I talked to Tamaki. I don't want him; I don't think I ever really did…" She felt her voice crack slightly but waved her hand as Kyouya tried to interrupt her. She tried not to stare into the core of his eyes, she didn't understand the shock, and she didn't want to believe he didn't want her there.

"I have enjoyed the time we spent together so much; it was amazing to see that side of you. I was happy you let me in. I even began to think we were having…" She shook her head and Kyouya reached out and cupped her face. "I thought we were becoming…more…I wanted to stay that way with you Kyouya, I was….very happy that way."

"Oh, Haruhi…" he moaned and dragged her to his chest. She felt the fearful pace of his heart slam against her chest.

"Why did you have to come….why now?" His voice was like a lash across her face and she buried herself further into his chest, searching for the heart beat that had shielded her from the storm, rocked her in the row boat, the heart she wanted.

"Oh, what a compromising position you have here Kyouya." Haruhi's eyes snapped open and she twirled in Kyouya's loosening embrace to see a beautiful woman standing in the door way.

She stood at eye level with Kyouya, her hair was long and bright blonde. Folded back behind her ears in a very attractive way. She had large emerald eyes that glimmered at the two of them. Her smile held traits of a snake.

"Who are you?" Haruhi whispered even as Kyouya pushed her behind him and he quickly whisked across the room. But before he could stop the woman her words assaulted Haruhi and pierced her heart.

"I'm his fiancé."

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