They quickly walked through the doors and got changed into their costumes for the day. Tamaki never questioned them about their lateness and Hikaru avoided both of them the entire afternoon. Hani and Mori both noticed this but only expressed this through eye contact. They also noticed that Hikaru was in a particularly bad mood and it seemed that nothing could calm him down. Hani was especially observant of Haruhi and picked up on the fact that she was confused about something. When Club was over Hani caught Haruhi and asked in his sweetest voice,

"Haru-chan what is wrong with you today? Please cheer up!"

"I don't think that's possible today Hani-senpai. I've tried but I just can't," she said with a faltering smile.

"It's Hikaru isn't it," he asked.

She nodded her head and started to leave. He caught her hand and asked,

"Does Tamaki know?"

"Yes he knows and he's accepted my decision," she said.

"Good," he replied with a bright smile returning to his face.

Haruhi couldn't help but return the smile.

"It will be okay and he will accept it Haruhi," Hani replied softly.

"I hope so," she said.

"Haruhi are you ready to go," Kyouya asked softly.

She turned around to find him standing behind her with her bag in hand. She nodded her head and started to follow him out the door when Mori appeared out of nowhere and stopped them. He looked at both of them for a moment before nodding his head and smiling in approval.

"Thank you Mori-senpai," Haruhi said.

"Yes thank you," Kyouya said.

"You were right they were the most accepting," she said.

"We were hoping that this would happen eventually," Hani said.

Haruhi smiled and couldn't help but give the senior a hug. As she turned to leave again she thought she heard Kyouya whisper something but when she looked up at him he was looking straight ahead with a ghost of smile. When they got outside she looked around in hopes of finding Hikaru but to no avail. They climbed into the limo heading to Haruhi's home. As the car pulled away Haruhi moved closer to Kyouya who in return pulled her tighter against him. He kissed the top of her head and voiced his thoughts aloud.

"Haruhi I think that this relationship will be good for the both of us. I'm finding myself being less stressed lately and you seem to be happy and I don't mean to bring up a bad subject but did you ever figure out the reason behind your odd mood?

"No but it disappeared the morning that I woke up next to you. I'm not saying that the events that occurred that morning are the reason for my odd mood disappearing, but I'm not ruling it out either," she replied with a smile beginning to form.

She ran her hand along his jacket and against his shirt causing him to shiver slightly. He wasn't sure what triggered this reaction it was just Haruhi and her action was just a simple movement of her hand. When she did it again he shivered again. He took hold of her hand and whispered,

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing Kyouya all I've done is run my fingers against your chest," she said.

"Haruhi it's causing a reaction that I've never had happen to me," he said.

She looked up at him and noticed that there was this new expression in his eyes. She pulled him down closer to her and brushed her lips against his. Kyouya couldn't take it anymore and pulled her back towards him for another kiss. He then began a trail along her neck every so often placing a few back on her lips. Suddenly she stopped him mid-kiss causing him to panic slightly thinking that maybe he had rushed things. Instead she surprised him again by moving to straddle his lap and started to remove his tie. In another movement his jacket was off as well as her jacket. He was fumbling with her tie when they realized that the car had stopped and soon the door would be opening. They scrambled to make themselves presentable once more and just as Haruhi had slid off his lap the door opened. She stepped out, thanked Kyouya for the ride and began walking towards the front door when she felt a hand wrap around her wrist. She turned around to find Kaoru standing there looking half sheepish.

"Kaoru I'm not mad at you if that is why you are looking at me that way," she said softly.

"Oh I was hoping you weren't. Haruhi I had a feeling that there was something going on between you and Kyouya after what happened in the hallway this morning. I caught that smile he sent your way but I didn't want to say anything to Hikaru in case I was wrong and a part of me was hoping that I was wrong because whether you want to believe it or not I do like you and I have been trying to figure out a way to ask you out without Hikaru knowing but Kyouya-senpai beat me to it. I'm not jealous just regretting that I didn't do something about my feelings sooner but that's life," he said.

"Kaoru I…I'm not sure what to say except that you are right that it is life and I'm sure that you will find someone. How's Hikaru," she asked quietly.

"He's still angry and the ride home was not a pleasant one but I won't ruin your day any further with those details. Haruhi I want you to know that I am happy for you and I'm sure that Hikaru will come around eventually, but don't worry about him interfering with your relationship. I think he has enough common sense not to interfere with you and especially with Kyouya-senpai's happiness," he said with a half smile.

Haruhi took a step closer to give him hug but she could tell when he hugged back that there was some defeat in the hug. She took a step back, placed her hand on his cheek and said,

"Kaoru trust me you'll find your own happiness."

He nodded his head and turned around to leave. When Haruhi got in the door she was greeted by the sight of an empty house. She changed from her uniform into a more comfortable t-shirt and jeans and began working on some of her homework. She had just started when her cell rang.

"Hello?"

"Haruhi this is just a heads up that I'm on my way back over. Your dad just called me from work to inform me of the weather report that I had just seen. I think I'll make it in time before the storm hits," Kyouya said.

"There is a storm heading this way? I don't think that could be possible it's still a beautiful evening and there are only a few clouds in the sky," she replied.

It was then that she noticed that the clouds that she had noticed a few moments ago were now dark and ominous. A small flash jumped between two clouds.

"Kyouya do you think you could get over here a little faster? I just saw some lightening and that means it's getting closer minute by minute," she said rather quickly.

"Yes I'm actually out front now," he said.

She walked briskly over to the front door to open it in time to let him in. As soon as he stepped in and she had started to close the door there was a flash outside. Moments later there was a large crash but by this time she had already firmly pressed herself up against Kyouya's chest. He shut the door completely and guided her over to the couch. He tried to convince her to let go of him long enough to close the curtains but was not having much luck. He leaned back against the couch, opened his arms and allowed her to curl against him even more. He kissed the top of her head and assured her that the storm would not last long. In only twenty minutes the stormy weather cleared and nightfall was settling in.

"Haruhi the storm is over," he said nudging her slightly.

"I know it is I'm comfortable now that's all," she said.

He smiled and allowed them to sit there a little longer that way. The silence was interrupted by Kyouya's phone ringing. He glanced at it before answering just in case it was either Tamaki or Fuyumi and in that case the call would be ignored but it not either one of them. Instead the number that flashed was of the twins. He debated silently as to whether it would be a good idea to pick up or not. Against his better judgment he picked up on the third ring.

"Hello?"

"Kyouya tomorrow afternoon you will meet be after Club and we will discuss this so-called relationship that you've started with Haruhi. I know you are using her for merits but I'm not sure what kind of merits are to be gained from being with her unless you are taking pity on her," Hikaru stated icily.

"That is not the case. You have no idea what the hell you are talking about and I will not meet with you tomorrow after Club because I have other plans arranged. I should remind you Hikaru that I am not a person to be pushed and ordered around, so here is some advice accept the news of our relationship and move on with your life," Kyouya replied just as icily and sitting a little straighter.

Haruhi looked up as soon as she had heard the change in tone in Kyouya's voice. Her eyes widened when she heard his response to Hikaru's implication. When he was done responding she motioned to him that she wanted to talk to him. He gave her look asking her if she was sure if she wanted to do that but she firmly shook her head yes and he handed the phone over just in time to hear Hikaru's response.

"…and if you really think I'm that intimidated by you Kyouya Ootori then you are mistaken. I know that this whole thing is based on pity. What other reason could you possibly be going out with her for? You couldn't possibly love her besides I doubt you even know the meaning of the word love. HA I bet you don't even know what love even feels like!"

"Hikaru shut up and listen right now. You are acting out of jealousy and I find that pathetic. I know you are hurt but that doesn't mean that you attack Kyouya and in way in those last comments attacked me. Don't interrupt me that's one thing I absolutely hate. It's obvious that you regard yourself highly and honestly I didn't think of you ever being this way and it hurts to know that you are capable of acting this way. Tomorrow at school and Club don't even bother talking to me as far as I'm concerned our friendship is through," she responded and slammed the phone shut.

She looked up at Kyouya who was looking at her trying to figure out what had set her off that way. She smiled slightly before starting to tell him what Hikaru had been saying when he had handed her the phone. By the time she was through telling him about what had been said he was furious. He stood up and started to head out the door set on going over to the Hitachiins' residence but Haruhi stopped him.

"Kyouya don't go over there just stay here."

"Haruhi I need to go over there and straighten this out! He insulted you! I will not sit here and allow him to do this to you," he said with anger seething through every word.

"Please it would probably make him happy to know that he was able to get you this angry," she said.

"But I want to fix this," he said.

"Kyouya please stay here I've severed ties with him because honestly I don't need this," she replied.

"You don't need what exactly," Kyouya asked with slight panic in his voice.

"I don't need Hikaru in my life if he's just going to make it miserable and try to ruin this relationship," she said.

"Oh," was all he could say.

"What were you thinking I was talking about," she asked.

"Just…it's nothing really," he replied.

"Kyouya I know that you were thinking of something else I could see there was slight panic in your eyes a minute ago," she said.

"I thought you meant this relationship," he said softly.

"No I can't believe you thought that. No I am happy being with you," she said.

And I'm happy being with you," he smiled softly.

Haruhi smiled and moved closer to him while he moved forward slightly and wrapped her arms around him. He leaned down and placed a soft kiss on her lips and pulled away slowly. She moved closer against him to give him another kiss but halfway through it she pulled away laughing slightly because she could feel him smiling against her lips. He returned the smile and asked,

"Have you had dinner yet?"

"No I was just getting ready to start it when the storm and arrived," she replied.

"Would you like to call for something," he asked.

"No I'd rather fix us a meal," she replied pulling out of his embrace.

"You don't have to fix a dinner for both of us," he said.

"I know but I want to unless you've already had dinner," she said.

"No I haven't I just didn't want to impose," he said.

"You aren't I'll go start dinner now," she said with a smile.

She walked into the kitchen and for some reason Kyouya could not stop smiling but then again he didn't want to.

This upcoming week I will be busy for most of the day and tired by evening so I may not be able to update this until next weekend but until then enjoy!