Hey, guys! I know it's been way to long since I uploaded, but in my defense I am technologically disabled and the Internet wasn't working and I almost blew up the computer trying to fix it. So, my dad fixed it and everything is okay now. It's going to be a long time before the next one is uploaded, too, because I'm gong on vacation and I won't have a chance to upload again. This part of the story will continue into the next chapter. For anyone who is wondering, I know how the story ends right now, I'm just not sure how I'm going to get there.
Hikaru's POV
Beep Beep Beep! I reached over and turned off my alarm clock. I had slept well last night, since I had stayed up so late doing homework. I stretched and looked over at the clock. 6:00 on a Thursday. It felt like so much more time had gone by since my talk with Tamaki. Having to wait for Friday just made the days drag by longer.
My phone beeped, indicating a text message. I grabbed it off the end table and flipped it open.
-U wanna meet 4 breakfast? School can wait.
I laughed. I couldn't remember a time when Haruhi had ever been okay with missing school.
-This from a girl who wants to be a lawyer? Im surprised at u haruhi. Where at?
-Idk. I figured u wuld have a place u liked. I dont eat out much…
-kk. Hmmm…. Do u like Italian food?
-sure meet me at the train station?
-kk c u then.
I flipped my phone closed and smiled. I knew that Haruhi really didn't want to miss school. But she was so stubborn, if I brought it up she would deny it point blank. I got out of bed and dressed. I put on casual weekend clothes – a tank top under a hooded sweater without sleeves and jeans - but changed my mind and then put on something a little nicer. No doubt Haruhi would wear something nice, seeing as she didn't have to worry about being seen.
I looked in the mirror. I had on a brand-new green T-shirt with my good pair of dark jeans. My sneakers were black. There. I thought. That'll work.
I walked down the stairs and the maids gawked. One of them ran up to me.
"S-Sir, you can't really go to school like t-that, can you?" She stuttered, blushing. Oh yeah, I remembered. She's the new girl.
"I'm not going to school. I'm going out to breakfast with a friend." I replied, brushing past her. She followed after me, unsure of what to do.
"But, Sir, w-what about school?" She asked, still running behind me.
"They won't miss me for a day." I smirked, holding back a laugh. It was so much fun to play with the maids minds. She was freaking out about this, when it was really no big deal. I'd skipped school before, and she was the only one who didn't know that.
An older maid ran up to her then and whispered something in her ear. The girl blushed furiously and whispered, "H-have a good day." With that, she took off running down the hall. I chuckled to myself, low enough so that no one else would hear.
"Have a car sent around. No chauffeur." I said casually.
"Of course. Right away." The older maid bowed and nodded to another girl, who ran off to deliver the message. By the time I had gotten to the end of the hall and through the doors, there was a car waiting for me.
"That was fast." I said to the driver stepping out of the car.
"Of course, Sir. That is my job." I frowned. I hated how the servants were so formal. You could never get a real answer out of them. It was annoying.
"Yeah." I replied, stepping into the car. I drove off towards the train station, hoping I made it before Haruhi. I didn't want her to have to wait for me.
When I pulled up, Haruhi was just getting there. I pulled into a spot in between two other cars to make it look like I had been there longer. I stepped out of the car, and called over to her. She turned and waved before walking over. I was right. I thought. She was wearing a purple sundress that went down to her knees. It was form fitting down to the waist, where it flowed slightly out into a skirt. Her shoes were black flats. She's beautiful. I thought before I caught myself. She's Tamaki's girlfriend. I reminded myself. I can't think like that.
"Hey, Hikaru." She said. I looked up, just realizing she was right in front of me.
"Oh, hey. Nice dress." She looked down.
"Oh, thanks. I like your shirt. I'd ask where you got it, but it would be a waste of my time to actually check the place out. As if I could afford anything there." I laughed.
"Yeah, you're probably right. And don't worry, I won't ask where you got your dress."
"Please don't, I get enough of that from Dad." We both laughed this time. It felt good to laugh with a friend again. I didn't get nearly enough of that since Kaoru died. The realization hit me. Whenever I thought about it, it was like a slap in the face. It didn't feel real, but on the inside I knew the pain I felt was justified.
"Hikaru? Are you okay?" I looked up, suddenly aware I had been spacing out. I smiled.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I was just thinking." She looked worried, but brightened up a little at my comment. I had a feeling she knew what I was thinking about, but was trying to look happy for my sake.
"Alright. Where to?"
"How does La Granada sound?" I asked, knowing she probably hadn't heard of it if she didn't eat out much. It was common enough, I hoped, that she wouldn't feel out of place there but that she also wouldn't feel like I was giving something up for her. I knew her, and knew she would probably think something like that.
"La Granada?"
"It's a really popular Italian restaurant. It's in the Tokyo Broadcasting Systems building. I've never been there, but it gets good reviews."
"Alright. Let's eat there, then." She looked a little nervous. Probably because she thought I was taking her to an expensive place. Did I know her or what?
"Great, get in." I said, walking around to the other side and opening the passenger door of my car for her. She stepped in and I closed the door, and then got in myself. I was happy, I realized. I was going to spend the day with Haruhi. I had feelings for her, and even though I knew she didn't feel the same way about me, it just made me feel good to be able to spend my time with her. I drove off, on the way to a perfect day.
