Hola amigos!

So guess what? FIFTY REVIEWS! OMGOMGOMGOMG! my story is officially 'over the hill'. :D So that's really good.

Anyways, Sorry this took so long to get put up. I have had a lot of distractions lately. I've been trying to put my videos of me singing on youtube and helping out my dad by trying to figure out how to work our green screen. And then, There's all those guys I hang out with at the rink. I feel really guilty right now. I'm supposed to be with them right now, but I called it off cuz it's too early to get up and drive across the valley to get there. So technically, I didn't wanna wasted fortyfive minutes of my life in the car. :) I'd rather sleep, eat, write, and record. :D lol. XD

ENJOY!

~NumberSixteen.


Hikaru's eyes fluttered open. His back ached, and his eyelids were droopy.

"Come on!" Haruhi's voice began to lure him away from sleepiness. "We have to go to school!"

At the word 'school' he moaned and rolled over again.

"Hikaru." He heard Haruhi say.

He tried to ignore her.

"You're definately back to normal," Haruhi muttered. Hikaru heard her make her way to the kitchen. "I guess I'll just have to eat all these pancakes by myself."

There was his wakeup call.

He shot up and hurried into the kitchen. "I can help you out with those, Haruhi" He said as casually as he could.

"Only if there WERE any," Haruhi shrugged at him.

"Huh?" Hikaru gave her a confuzed look.

"There are no pancakes. I used that as an excuse to get you up." Haruhi smiled at him.

"So there aren't any pancakes?" Hikaru's expression changed to sorrow.

"No, Hikaru. There are no pancakes."

Hikaru gave her a determined look. "Then make some."

Haruhi smiled, she knew he was going to say that. "I don't have any of the right ingredients." She shrugged.

"Then go to the supermarket."

"The supermarket isn't open at six in the morning, Hikaru." She muttered.

"Then make them open sooner." Hikaru pressed.

Haruhi glared at him. "I'm going to go get ready for school." She pushed past him.

He swung around as she passed. He didn't want her to leave. He reached out, grabbing her hand. "Wait!"

Haruhi turnedf back, "Yeah?"

Hikaru struggled for something decent to say. "You're going to school?"

"No, Hikaru. I'm going to a rice farm." She said sarcastically. "Of course I'm going to school. Where else would I go?"

"Well, after all you've been through..." Hikaru looked at the floor, His hand still gripping hers. "I think it'd be better if you stayed home for a few days and recooperated. You know... To get your mind off it."

"And do what? Sit around and do nothing BUT think of it?" Haruhi retorted.

"Sorry..." Hikaru still glared at the floor, "I was just worried, I guess."

Haruhi then felt guilty about what she'd said. "There's three more days, what harm could It do?" She said gently.

"That's what I'm worried about..." Hikaru didn't meet her gaze.

She came and stood directly in front of him now. She took her free hand to take his. She entwined her fingers with his. She had to look up to talk to him, sinse he was so much taller than her.

"Don't you worry about me. I've been through worse. And believe me, If there was something wrong, You'd be first to know about it."

This reassured Hikaru to look up into her big brown eyes.

Say it! Hikaru pressed himself. Say you love her already!

Nothing could ruin this moment. Nothing.

"Haruhi, I lo-"

Ranka burst into the room, "Good morning, children!" He hollered.

Except that.

Haruhi shoved Hikaru away with such force, Hikaru fell into a counter.

Her face was blushing badly.

She went into panic-mode. "Good morning, Dad!" She nearly shouted before beelining for her room. She looked at the floor as she went so nobody could see her blushing.

What was THAT all about? Hikaru wondered.

Ranka came up to him.

He had a serious look on his face. "You really like her don't you?" Ranka asked quietly.

Hikaru was startled by the question.

"Y-Yes sir." Hikaru looked at the floor again.

Where's Tamaki's emo corner when you need it? He thought to himself.

"Then I'm leaving her safety to you." Ranka was staring at Hikaru's face.

"What?" Hikaru brought his eyes back to Ranka's.

"She'll need some help in the weeks to come. Kurtis didn't get sentenced to prison. He just has to pay a major fine and a restraining order is in process. He should be back to school soon." Ranka whispered the information to Hikaru.

Hikaru's heart nearly stopped.

"He's not going to jail?" Hikaru whispered intensely back.

"Sadly, no." Ranka gave him a sad look. "So I need you to protect Haruhi, and be there for her if she needs it."

"Yes, sir." Hikaru promised. "I'll take care of your daughter. I swear I will."

Ranka smiled. "Well then, I'm off to work now. Thanks, Hikaru. Make sure you get ready fast, Haruhi likes to leave REALLY early. And tell her I said goodbye!"

Hikaru thanked Ranka and grabbed his bag of clothes. His uniform was tucked at the bottom. It was sort of wrinkled, but Hikaru didn't care.

He went down the hall to the bathroom. He shut the door and looked himself in the mirror.

Something was changed about him. He felt more like an adult. More responsible. But also, in love.

He shook his head, trying to clear his mind of these thoughts.

Now his mind was crammed with thoughts of how to protect Haruhi from Kurtis.

I beat him up pretty bad, so he won't go picking a fight with me. Hikaru felt better with this in mind.

But some men will do crazy things when they're in love. This scared Hikaru.

What would I do? I'm in love... This scared him the most.

"Hikaru?" Haruhi's voice brought him back to reality. "Where are you?"

"In here! I'll be out in a minute!" All he had to do was fix his tie.

He opened the door and went down the hall.

"Did my dad already leave?" Haruhi asked, she was pulling some bowls out of a cabinet.

"Yeah. He told me to tell you goodbye." Hikaru answered.

"Okay, thanks." Haruhi poured some cereal into each bowl. "Hungry?"

"Starving." Hikaru graciously took the bowl and sat down at the table. He dug in. It was really good.

"Mmm." Hikaru savored the taste.

"You like it?" Haruhi asked.

"I love it." Hikaru muttered through a mouthful.

"Good. There's more up there, if you're still hungry." She pointed to the box on the counter.

"Thanks." Hikaru nodded thanks.

"Ready for exams today?" Haruhi asked.

Hikaru stopped chewing at that point.

Crap.

"No. I forgot to tell you that I needed your expert guidence to help me study last night. I was so lost..." Hikaru grew ashamed with himself. He was going to fail today's final.

"It's okay. I can help you on our way there. I ride the train. It's too far to walk. There's plenty of time to help you before class starts too!" She smiled at him. "Don't worry."

Relief flooded Hikaru.

THANK GOD FOR HARUHI'S BRILLIANCE!

"Thanks, Haruhi." Hikaru smiled back.

It was so perfect.

The moment was just right.

"Haruhi I lo-" Hikaru began.

"Oh shoot!" Haruhi shot up, looking at the clock on the wall, "We have to hurry or we'll miss our train and we'll be REALLY late!"

Disappointment filled Hikaru, but he grabbed his back and followed her out the door as fast as he could.


I promise I won't take as long with the next chapter. I'll probably write it tomorrow.

Leave reviews! I love reviews! They make me happy! (Hikaru likes them too. Just FYI. It makes him feel better about himself in the story...)

Welp anyways. I guess I should leave a preview for Chapter 12. It's going to be called I Promised.

~NumberSixteen

PREVIEW FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER

CHAPTER 12: I PROMISED

Haruhi and Hikaru had barely made it to the train station in time.

On the train, Haruhi assisted Hikaru with his studies.

It helped him a great deal.

He was very thankful to have her there.

Once they had gotten to school, Hikaru started to worry about what was going to happen that day.

During the test, he found himself trailing off and thinking about Haruhi and how she'd react if Kurtis decided to show up.

Then he'd remind himself not to worry.

Kurtis probably won't be back for a few days anyways right?

Summer was three days away, then she'd never have to see him again.

Kaoru was glancing anxiously at his brother constantly.

He knew there was something else going on in his head, but his twin telepathy couldn't figure it out.


Tune in for chapter 12! :)

~NumberSixteen