A Single Rose
Hi, guys! *Hiding in a corner* I realize I haven't posted for a month and... 7 days, but... I'm sorry! Don't hate me or my story because I'm an inconsistent writer! XD I'm now glad to bring you Chapter 13: A Picnic and a Kidnapping!
Haruhi: You... I realize i've been... 'angry' but...
Hikaru and Koaru: She killed off your dad and made Kyouya cry! Be angry!
Kyouya: I didn't cry!
Haruhi: Oh, yeah. I'm still angry! *Smacks Blue*
Hunny: Disclaimer: Not Blue-chan's, not mine, and not Tamaki's. It's Hatori Bisco's!
And now, let us get on to the story!
Tamaki froze for a moment, shocked. "I-I love you too!" He murmured, grinning happily. He pulled Haruhi into a tight hug and whispered into her ear. "I came to realize it recently, that I... I have always loved you..." He released her from his grip and stood back for a moment. "That's why from now on I swear to make you the happiest girl alive for as long as I live, even if you don't want me to!" Haruhi looked into his eyes. and smiled
"I-I'm glad that you are willing to protect my broken heart... I'm sure that, in time, I will be able to love you with all that I am, and make you as happy as you make me." She took his hand into her own. "Now lets go eat, I'm starving!" She pulled him towards their table and Tamaki started setting it up, grabbing paper plates and food and piling them up high with foods. Haruhi grinned as he handed her one, stacked high with fancy tuna and other assorted fish. She laughed when he pulled out a crab and commented on how 'crabtivating' it was. Happily, they talked about their favorite memories from the Host Club, all the way from their first meeting to Haruhi's carriage ride to catch him. They laughed at all of the fun they had, remembering all of the good times. Haruhi faltered when they got to the subject of her dad.
"It's okay if you don't want to talk about him..." Tamaki smiled at her, and he sighed weakly.
"I do it's just... Painful. Every time I think of him I think of all the terrible times he pulled me through, and all the times I helped him overcome his own problems, and how... How even though he saved me all those times, in the end I couldn't protect him..." She looked down at the table, her eyes sad.
"But not Hunni-sempai could have avoided something like that. It doesn't matter who you are, or how strong you are, the world will still be a terrible place with terrible people, all we can do is try and look to the brighter side of the world. It's like the moon's cycle. You may not always see the bright side of it, and it may not be illuminating the night, but you'll always know that with time the brighter side will come out, and the darkness will fade..." He took her hand and looked into her eyes. "Even when the dark comes again, you should always remember the light is just around the corner, you just need to let time do it's magic."
"Tama... I have never heard you being so serious in my life, but... I'm glad you know exactly what I need when I need it. Every time I hear these healing words, the more I fall in love with you..." She let a tear fall. "I'm glad I can call you my friend, and I hope that, in time, we can become something more." Tamaki pulled her in for a kiss.
"I think it's safe to say you're my girlfriend, isn't it, my princess?" Haruhi smiled happily at his words.
"Yes, my prince."
_SceneChange_
The two finally arrived home, happily joking and teasing each other. After such a long day, Haruhi was glad to be back at the mansion. At her home. She had been skeptical about the house, worried that they'd kick her out very soon, but slowly became accustomed to the house, accepting that it was now, in fact, her house and home. The two parted ways after their talk, and Haruhi walked to her room, a skip to her step as she let her mind recap the day. She opened the door to her room happily, taking in the sight with a sense of comfort and peace. The first thing she noticed was that the window was open, next the state of her room, things thrown everywhere as if it were searched through, last was that a man had grabbed hold of her, covering her mouth with a sickly sweet smelling cloth as her vision faded into black.
'Tamaki, Save me...'
_SceneChange_
Haruhi slowly opened her eyes. She looked around, trying to remember where she was. Slowly, her memory came back to her, and she tried to call out for help, to no avail. Her mouth was gagged. Her eyes widened and she struggled, realizing too that her hands and feet were bound as well, making any try at escape futile. She heard a door nearby open and close, then the one in front of her did the same. A woman stood before her. One that she knew very well.
"You better be worth my time... Haruhi. If you aren't... Well, let's just say it didn't end well when your father when he didn't answer my questions."
Before her stood none other than Renge, the Host Club manager who had always been so nice. Well, almost always.
A/N: I'm so sorry! I had a case of the writers block, then my iPod failed on me and I lost all my drafts, then I got sick! I'm so sorry! I finally told myself 'Sit down and don't get back up until you have another chapter written.' so here it is. It took me nearly two hours to write, so my back hurts. Time to grab an ice pack! Anyway, I'm so sorry, and I'f I ever stop posting for a month, start yelling at me! It gives me the encouragement to write another chapter, in a weird way. Anyway,
See ya!