Disclaimer…. You know the drill. I don't own OHSHC; I just use the characters and create my own stories with them.
A/N: Well this is the end of this story. I hope you have enjoyed it and I apologize if it seems rushed at the end. I will start writing my next story soon and as promised, the pairing will be Kyoya/Haruhi. Please let me know what you think by reviewing or sending me a message. If there is a pairing that you would like to see, let me know and I will do my best to do it justice. You have all been great. Thank you for reading and the reviews I have gotten thus far! Let's wrap this up.
Epilogue
About one month later – Ouran High School Graduation
"Well how does it feel to finally say that you have graduated and are an adult now?" Hikaru asked Tamaki and Kyoya.
"Or as close to an adult as Tono is going to get." Kaoru added. Everyone in their little group laughed at the remark. "Just kidding Tono. Seriously, congratulations to both of you. First Mori-senpai and Hunny-senpai and now you two. Hikaru, they are abandoning us."
"Don't worry brother; I will be here for you. My arms will be here to hold you up and I will kiss your tears away," Hikaru said looking into his brothers eyes. Girls around them fainting and squealing.
"Will you two give it a rest? This is supposed to be Tamaki and Kyoya's day. You are not here entertaining customers," Haruhi said to the twins. She never could get used to the twincest act that they put on.
"Jealous?" Kaoru asked laughing at his friend.
"Not in the least," she smirked and looked up at the man standing at her side. She still couldn't believe that he was hers and that she had almost lost him. Takashi was one of the best things that had happened in her life and she realized after she told him her feelings that he was what she was looking for. Yes, she loved Kyoya, but it wasn't the kind she was looking for. Besides, looking at him with Mana, she knew that he was happier in that relationship than he ever would have been staying with her. She was grateful to him though, if it had not been for that relationship (as short as it was), she would have never realized what she was really searching for.
"Get a room!" The twins said together.
They always loved to give her a hard time and she didn't think that would ever change. She just got a chill. She felt Takashi's hand squeeze hers, "Haruhi are you alright?" He had seen the small shiver that ran through her.
"I'm fine. I just realized that you four are leaving me alone with those two!" Everyone stopped for a second and then started to laugh.
"Don't worry Haruhi, Daddy would never abandon you to those doppelgangers," Tamaki said as he embraced her in a giant hug.
"Tamaki," Takashi said looking down at the exuberant man hugging his girlfriend.
Tamaki looked up at the tall man and immediately let go. "Sorry Mori-senpai," he said quickly and ran behind Kyoya. When Tamaki realized that Haruhi was dating Mori-senpai, he tried to keep his hugs to a minimum. Oh he still used the family roles, but he didn't want to mess with his Senpai. He was a bit afraid of him. Everyone laughed at his antics.
"Actually Tamaki is a bit right. We are going to work out our school schedules so that we can all come to the club at least one day a week. In addition, you have the four new recruits that are starting. They will be coming with us on the host club trip before the new school year starts. So, you are not completely alone with them," Kyoya smirked, giving his evil smile to the twins which had them running for cover behind Mori-senpai.
"Are you really afraid of Kyoya you two? It was just a little look. What wimps," Mana said to the twins. She knew that people were afraid of Kyoya and they had good reason to be, but as she had gotten to know him, she found that he could be gentle and sweet, especially to her. It had taken a little bit of time, but they decided to see what was there and give dating a chance. Neither had been disappointed thus far. She found that he complimented her very well and she liked to think the same was true about her. She was falling in love with the one they called the shadow king.
Mana looked at the woman standing across from her next to the giant of a man. She knew what Kyoya had felt for her and about their relationship. She never felt jealous towards her after she and Kyoya started talking more. She had found herself a bit jealous when he was with Haruhi, but never after. She understood that the female host was a special person in each of the hosts' lives. She didn't begrudge Haruhi's space in Kyoya's heart or in his life. She understood, but she also knew that if Haruhi ever changed her mind about her feelings for Kyoya and want him back, she would have a big fight on her hands. She knew looking at her with her boyfriend though; they were made for each other. She looked over to Kyoya and smiled up at him. She was happy.
Kyoya returned the smiled that Mana had given him and leaned down and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He was happy that he had taken the chance to see what was there, because with her, he felt complete. He always felt guilty when he was with Haruhi and felt like something was missing or wrong. He never felt like that with Mana (probably because he didn't have to win her away from the other hosts). He was falling in love and he was happy.
"Kyoya it is time to go," Yoshio Ootori walked over to the group and spoke to his son. He was proud of the boy turned man and tomorrow night at his graduation party, he would make the announcement that Kyoya would be his heir. Tonight was just for family. He congratulated Tamaki and then turned to speak to Haruhi, "If Kyoya forgot to inform you, you are invited for the family dinner tonight along with Morinozuka-san."
"Yes, he informed me and we will be there. Thank you for the invitation Mr. Ootori." She bowed to the older man and he bowed back before he walked away.
"Wait! Why are they invited and not us Mommy? We are family also!" Tamaki whined from behind his best friend.
"She is invited because my father said to invite her. She is close with my family, although I am not sure how that happened, and therefore was invited. The rest of you are invited to the graduation party tomorrow," Kyoya said trying to stay patient with the baka behind him. He knew that his father appreciated Haruhi's bluntness and honesty. He genuinely liked her and if they would have stayed together, he would have accepted her. It originally surprised him when he was told to invite her, but he didn't question it because honestly besides Tamaki, she was his closest friend.
"That's not fair! That is my graduation party too! I should be invited tonight!"
"Tamaki, if I am not mistaken, you are supposed to have dinner with your father and grandmother tonight. So how can you possibly come tonight when you are indisposed?" Kyoya's annoyance was showing through.
"Oh yah! Sorry, I need to go find them. I will see all of you tomorrow at the party. Haruhi, please remember to save a dance for daddy!" He said excitedly. Then he turned to the man standing next to her, "Um if that is ok with you Mori-senpai." He received a nod in return and then walked off to find his father.
"Tono is such a baka!" The twins said in unison causing a round of laughter to work its way through the group again.
"Tama-Chan is never going to change, but that is what makes him who he is. Still it is funny when he tries to do something and then remembers that Haru-Chan is with Takashi. It is like a light goes on and he gets a new personality," Hunny-senpai said laughing at their king.
Everyone joined in the laughter again before Kyoya spoke up, "Well we have to go to. My father does not like to wait. Haruhi, Mori-senpai, we will see you tonight." Everyone said their good-byes and Kyoya and Mana left hand in hand.
"Well I guess that is it. If you guys want, let's grab the dress you made me for this dinner and I will let you help me get ready for the dinner tonight. Takashi, are you going to wear the suit you are wearing now, or are you going to change?" Haruhi asked.
"Change. I will meet you at your house after I go home. Mitsukuni, are you going with Haruhi or coming with me?" Takashi said.
"I will go with you Takashi. Haru-Chan, we will see you in a little bit. Ok?" Hunny-senpai answered.
Smiling at the blonde she said, "Ok Mitsukuni. I will see you when you get there." She gave him a hug and then turned to Takashi. She looked up at her boyfriend and gave him a small kiss when he bent down to her level. She went with the twins while Takashi and his cousin took off in a different direction.
She turned around and watched the two cousins walk off towards their limo and smiled. She was lucky. She had wonderful friends, people that cared about her, and a boyfriend that loved her and she loved back. Life was good and it was just going to get better for her (but that is another story). When she had gotten back from Boston with the rest of the host club, she wasn't sure what was going to happen to her, but she has not regretted one minute nor has she been disappointed. The host club survived her dating and breaking up with two of its members and she was dating a third. Life was full of surprises, but she knew that if they could make it through all of that, they could make it through anything and be friends (or family as Tamaki would say) for the rest of their lives. She smiled at that thought and got into the twins limo. It was a good day.
