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Author's Notes: I swear, the insanity this author goes through in real life...anyway, the father will be revealed very soon and remember, the host with the most votes with get the alternate ending! So keep voting! Hoping to include a bit of Kao/Haru for machigirl.
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Akemi was rushed off to the premie ward as the room's energy fell to a comfortable level. The machine connected to Haruhi suddenly began to beep rapidly, causing them to turn their heads. Her blood pressure was dropping rapidly. The nurses ushered them out of the room as they took to caring for Haruhi.
"Do you think she'll be ok?" Honey asked.
"Pregnancy is very stressful on the body, especially on someone so young." Kyouya sighed as they walked back to the waiting room, now awaiting news of Haruhi, saying a small prayer for her son.
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The doctors managed to get Haruhi's blood pressure under control and the boys were allowed to see her, although many of the female nurses gave her dirty looks for having the flock of men that she did. However, a quick glance from the group and the nurses kept their gaze averted, fearing turning into stone.
She looked very weak and pale, but it was to be expected. The nurses put a limit on them and only allowed one in at a time. She slept through Kyouya's and Tamaki's visit as well as Honey's. She began to stir when Kaoru sat next to her.
He smiled at her, holding her hand. "Good morning."
She smiled weakly at the Hitachiin boy. "How is Akemi?"
"The doctors say he's stable right now. Still having trouble breathing on his own." He picked up a cup of water and held it to her lips, letting her drink slowly.
"Thank you...God, I ache..." Haruhi whispered hoarsely.
"Do you want me to ask the nurse for pain medication?"
"No..." She looked down and was amazed at how much her stomach had shrunk from just a few hours ago. It seemed surreal.
"You did it, Haruhi."
She layed back and felt tears come to her eyes. His face changed.
"Did I say something wrong?"
"No..." She turned her head, smiling despite small tears dripping down her cheeks. "Thank you...all of you for being with me..."
He smiled back at her and blushing, placed a small kiss on her forehead. "We care about you. We wouldn't let you go through all this alone, Haruhi."
She sighed softly, feeling fatigue overtake her again as the nurse told Kaoru his turn was up. He lingered in the doorway for a moment, looking back at the small girl in the bed and for the smallest moment, had a hope that Akemi was his.