Some Things Old and Some Things New
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Thoughts
In English
In Japanese/regular talk
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the OHSHC characters just my many OCs.
Chapter 14: Haruhi
Sama spent most of her weeks with Haruhi and Renge planning the wedding. When she wasn't planning the wedding, she spent time with her brothers or her son. Emmett spent his time sight seeing around Japan. When the two happen to bump into each other, which was often since they did live in the same house, they would greet each other and keep going their own way.
Sama felt like she and Emmett had become strangers. She avoided Kaoru as well. The other Host Club members still didn't know that she and Emmett were no longer engaged. Sama couldn't decide when to tell them. She didn't want to make a big deal about it. She, also, didn't want Kaoru to think it was his fault for their break up.
Today, mid-November, Haruhi and Sama were filling out the guest list and invites at Tamaki's house. Renege had to go to a fashion show in Milan. Sama never knew how much writing it took to write invites. Haruhi had a long list of people, most of them were people Tamaki's family knew, and she was trying to place them at different tables.
"Do you want to be sitting with the rest of the hosts?" Haruhi asked as she eyed the table diagram. The dinner would take place in a fancy restaurant. It was a western style and served all western food. Tamaki had said that he loved the restaurant, so Haruhi decided to have the dinner there.
"I don't mind. My mom and dad would like to be next to each other. You can put Sam, Seth and Steve together too. Ivan has to be with me," she replied. Haruhi nodded and started to mark up the paper.
She paused. "It's too bad that Emmett can't be there for the wedding." Sama remained silent. She was debating whether to tell Haruhi the truth. Sama sighed and stopped her writing. Haruhi was contemplating the seating chart.
"Haruhi, there's something you should know," she began. The brunette looked up at her quizzically. Sama twisted her hands and smiled nervously.
"Emmett and I are no longer engaged. W-we broke it off," she explained in a whisper. Haruhi stared in shock at her. She looked at Sama as if to see if she was joking. Sama averted her gaze to her lap.
Haruhi frowned. "What happened? You two seemed so...so in love when I met him."
"I don't know. I think I started to fall in love with someone else. Emmett, he saw it. It's not fair to him, so we're no longer together," Sama explained, slowly. Understanding dawned on Haruhi's face.
"You and Kaoru. You still love him and you're confused," she stated. Sama nodded; she could feel tears stinger the corners of her eyes, but held them in. It still hurt to see Emmett day by day and know that they were no longer together.
"I-my mother told me that I need to think. She said that I should spend time with friends and not worry about them for a while. I-I hate that I hurt two men I care about. If only.." she trailed off. Sama had a faraway look. Haruhi kept silent as Sama was thinking.
Before Sama had come back home, she had imagined herself starting a life with Emmett. They would get married and maybe have a child in two years time. She always wanted to give Ivan the father figure he deserved. Yet, seeing Kaoru made her inner high school girl come back out. Sometime later, those high school feelings changed into her true feelings. Sama wanted to deny her attraction to him because she felt she was betraying Emmett.
"I think your mom was right," Haruhi said. Sama snapped out of her daze. Haruhi was staring at the seating chart, pen in hand. She glanced up at the woman across from her. Haruhi smiled slightly. Even though Sama had been gone for so long, Haruhi still considered her a close friend, almost like a sister.
"Your head isn't clear right now. You feel guilty about hurting Emmett, so your mind is wrapped around him. If you let yourself relax, you'll have a clear mind to decide what you truly feel. Even if you end up choosing one over the other, they'll forgive you because they care. The way Emmett looks at you is with pure love; I saw it the first time I met him. Kaoru still looks at you like that, even after your breakup and so many years apart.
"There's one thing I'm worried about. I don't want you to make a decision that will make you unhappy for the rest of your life. You deserve happiness too, Sama. Emmett and Kaoru would want you to be happy, even if it meant letting you go," Haruhi finished.
Sama stared at her in silence. Her mouth was half open. Haruhi went back to her seating chart. Sama closed her mouth and contemplated her words. Her mother had said something similar. The two women thought that she needed time away from the two men to clear her head. Sama took Haruhi's words to heart because she thought of her as her sister, since she only had three brothers.
Sama started to chuckle. "Where did you learn to give such good advice?" she joked. Haruhi's mouth quirked into a smile even though she didn't reply. The two women went back to their task of sending letters, writing up a seating chart, and looking over the guest list.
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By a quarter past six, Sama and Haruhi were both exhausted. Sama never wanted to lick another envelope as long as she had a tongue. Haruhi didn't want to look at another seating chart. She had had to revise the chart five times because certain people couldn't be put together. The chart always came out wrong by a few people. Haruhi wanted to burn the seating chart and say hell with it. She managed to make a seating chart where everyone would be relatively happy.
The women decided to go out to eat. They had wandered the streets, looking for a nice cafe or diner. They had remained in a comfortable silence. They decided on a small cafe that was still serving brunch. Sama smiled as the waitress left with their orders.
"It's strange, really," Sama commented suddenly. Haruhi raised an eyebrow. The blue-green eyed woman laughed at her look.
"I mean it's strange being here planning your wedding to Tamaki. The last time I was out with you guys was back in high school. Back then, you thought Tamaki was an idiot and childish. Yet, here you are, in love and ready to marry," she explained.
"He's still an idiot at times," Haruhi deadpanned. Both women started to giggle as their food came. It was nice to spend time without the guys. Sama and Haruhi weren't very girly, but they enjoyed having some girl time.
"So," Sama started, taking a bite out of her shepherd's pie, "are you excited? Your wedding is in a little over half a year. Thinking about kids yet?" she teased the last part.
Haruhi stopped mid-bite of her shrimp tempura. "Kids?"
"Well, I mean after people get married, they usually have kids within a year or two. Plus, we aren't getting any younger. I have Ivan, but you don't even have a child at twenty-seven. I might be pediatrician, but I know a lot about the woman's body."
Haruhi wrinkled her nose. She huffed and leaned back in her chair. "I don't really know. I mean, I have thought about having kids, but I never really thought hard enough on the topic. Having kids sounds scary," she murmured. Sama gave her a smile and patted her hand from across the table.
"It's not that bad. I had Ivan since he was four. Raising him was, and still is, the best part of my life. When you have a kid, you forget all about your troubles. Holding your own baby is a beautiful moment; not that I would know, but that's what I've heard," Sama said.
Haruhi still looked doubtful. "I've heard it's painful to, uh, well, give birth. Plus, the baby cries a lot in the beginning. I remember someone telling me they were up all hours trying to get the baby to sleep." She shuddered at the thought.
"It's part of the job," Sama informed. "Having a child is worth all the sleepless nights. I would like a child too. I have Ivan, but I-I want to experience having a child and holding him or her in my arms..."
"You will," Haruhi said firmly. Sama shook her head at her own sad thoughts.
She looked at the food saying, "Lets eat before this gets cold."
They finished their dinner and headed out into the chilly night. Sama shivered as a wind blew right through her. She made a mental note to get the warmer clothes out for Ivan. The two passed a few shops here and there. People passed by them in a hurry to get home. Sama stuffed her hands in her pockets. Haruhi pulled her jacket closer to her.
"It's getting so cold," the brunette commented. Sama hummed in agreement. They weren't heading anywhere specific. They just wanted to spend some more time together, before going back to their respective homes.
"Are you going to tell them?" Haruhi inquired.
"Tell who?" Sama pretended to play dumb, but she knew who Haruhi was referring to. Haruhi glanced at her from the side of her vision.
"Are you going to tell the others about your engagement?" she clarified even though she knew she didn't have to.
Sama sighed. "I'll have to sooner or later. They'll find out even if I don't. I'm not sure how I'm going to do it."
"Just tell them the truth. Tamaki might question you to no end, but the others will respect your privacy," Haruhi assured. Sama rolled her eyes at the mention of the eccentric blond.
"I'm afraid of how Tamaki will react. He'll probably make a scene of the whole thing," she muttered. Haruhi snorted at her comment. Silence fell again. The ringing of a phone broke the calm. Haruhi grumbled as she fished her cell phone out of her bag.
"Hello?"
"Haruhi! Where are you?! Why aren't you and Sama here?!" Tamaki cried from the other end. Haruhi pulled the earpiece away from her. Sama could hear his shouting and bit her lip from laughing.
Haruhi gave Sama a dirty look, knowing she was laughing at her on the inside. "Tamaki, I'm with Sama. We went out to eat. I'll be home in a few minutes," she stated, calmly. Tamaki kept shouting; Haruhi shook her head.
"Stop yelling; I'll see you at home," she said and firmly snapped her phone shut. Sama chuckled loudly as Haruhi's phone rang again. She shook her head, exasperated. She put her phone on silent before throwing it back into her bag.
"He'll be leaving you messages. If you don't go home, he'll probably call the police to find you," Sama joked. A dark look passed over Haruhi's face.
"He did do that once," she growled, remembering the incident. Haruhi started to walk briskly. Sama had to run after her to catch up.
"I'll call you later," Sama called as she stopped trying to stay on her heels. Haruhi waved before running down the sidewalk and disappearing from view. Sama shook her head at the thought of Tamaki calling the police to find a "missing" Haruhi.
He would do that she thought. She laughed to herself before turning down a side street. Sama smiled at the day she had had. It was nice to spend time with Haruhi alone. She felt relaxed and light for once. Maybe she should spend time with her more often.
"I need to relax and not think about them," Sama whispered out loud. Maybe Haruhi and her mother had the right idea. Sama decided she would spend time with Ivan tomorrow, since he had the day off. She walked home with a slight bounce in her step at the thought of having a worry free and drama free month.
So, some friendship development. I love Haruhi; I just want to hug her all the time xD
Okay, the next chapter will skip to December, around the holidays. I just can't think of anything for the month of November...
Hope you liked the chapter.
Kitkat d(^.^)b