Training

Previously: Haruhi dealt with Renge's reaction to her being a girl, and was surprised to learn that she wasn't mad at her. She made a plan to let everyone know her and Yasuchika were dating and they are about to go through with that plan.

Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran. Ouran is the property of Bisco Hatori.

Chapter 26: Anger and Acceptance

As Haruhi, Yasuchika, and Satoshi got closer to the lunch room, Haruhi and Yasuchika got nervous. When they finally made it to the lunch room doors they looked at each other. Haruhi was surprised that she could actually tell he was nervous. She glanced quickly and saw by the smirk on his face that he could see it as well, even if they were the only two who could tell. She then turned back to Yasuchika.

"Are you ready Haruhi?" Yasuchika asked as he held out his hand.

"Yes." Haruhi said and put her hand in his. They let theirs arms come to a rest between them and then walked into the lunch room. Yasuchika led Haruhi to the lunch line so he could get himself lunch. She could feel the eyes of the other students on her and Yasuchika as they made it to the lunch line.

"Haruhi are you trying to break my hand?" Yasuchika asked quietly. Haruhi realized that she was holding his hand very tight. She loosened her grip quickly so she was just holding his hand regularly.

"Sorry." She whispered back. Both of them stayed quiet for a minute. They knew that they were both listening to the reactions. Behind them in the lunch line there were girls having a conversation.

"First she lies to us by not telling us she's a girl, and now she lets us know that she is with Yasuchika. What kind of person is she?" one girl asked. Haruhi recognized the voice as one of her host club customers named Yumi.

"Yeah I mean we visit her every day at host club and all of a sudden not only is she a girl but she's taken." Another of her customers named Mineko said. Haruhi was hurt by their words but she also understood where they were coming from so she just let it go.

"Who does she think she is? It seems like she doesn't even care that she lied. Why would the host club hang out with someone like that? I heard they knew about it the whole time." Yumi added. Haruhi tensed after hearing her say those words. Not only did she just say that Haruhi didn't feel bad that she lied, but she was also blaming the host club.

"Maybe she had a reason." A third voice entered the conversation. Haruhi recognized it as Aki.

"Huh? Aren't you upset too?" Yumi asked.

"You visited her with us every day, don't you feel betrayed?" Mineko asked. Aki didn't answer right away. Haruhi waited to hear her response. After a few more seconds of silence, Aki finally spoke.

"No." she answered.

"What?" both of her friends asked.

"I don't feel betrayed. I mean, it was a little surprising but Haruhi is still really kind. I think she had a reason to hide her gender. Besides, she could have kept her relationship a secret, but she decided to make it known to everyone. I think that actually shows that she doesn't want to hide anything else. I still like Haruhi, even if she isn't a boy like we all thought." Aki said. She spoke quietly but she had a serious tone in her voice. Her friends then took their turn being silent then finally spoke.

"I guess you are right, we didn't consider any of that." Yumi said.

"You are right Aki, we should give her another chance." Mineko stated. Haruhi wasn't tense anymore. She felt happy. She could still hear other students her were upset, but the fact that she didn't anger everyone helped her cheer up a little bit. Haruhi and Yasuchika finally made it to the front of the line and he got his lunch. They waited as Satoshi got his lunch as well and then they went to the table that they normally sat at.

During lunch a few people came up to confirm that Haruhi and Yasuchika were a couple. A few of them were angry but most accepted the couple. After people stopped coming up to them, they ate their lunches in peace. When lunch was almost over, Haruhi spoke up.

"It seems to me like most of them are mad because they don't understand why I would lie to them."

"I agree." Yasuchika said.

"So what are you going to do?" Satoshi asked.

"I was thinking that I should go talk to Kyoya senpai. I want to ask if I could announce it at club tomorrow. I know I wasn't going to go but I think that if I went tomorrow I could let everyone know why I hid my gender." Haruhi said.

"What about Suoh?" Yasuchika asked darkly.

"I thought about that. Mori- senpai and Hunny senpai are going to be there tomorrow, so they can protect me from him. I also have the twins on my side." Haruhi said.

"You really thought this out didn't you?" Satoshi asked.

"I have to be prepared when it comes to the host club." Haruhi stated.

"That seems fine. Do you want to go ask Kyoya senpai as soon as we're done eating?" Yasuchika asked.

"Yes." Haruhi answered. They finished eating after a few minutes and they headed to the host club's table. The three of them noticed that Tamaki's face lit up and he moved in his spot but then he seemed to reconsider. His happy face was replaced with a sad one and he stopped moving and he looked at his lunch tray.

"Hi Haruhi." Kaoru said.

"Hi Kaoru." Haruhi said. Kyoya looked up at the three newcomers.

"Is there something wrong Haruhi?" he asked.

"No. I just had a question." she replied.

"What would that be?" Kyoya inquired.

"I wanted to know if I could come to club tomorrow and let everyone know why I was hiding my gender." Haruhi said quickly. She waited for the shadow king's response.

"I don't see a problem with that seeing as your debt is paid off." He answered.

"Thanks Kyoya-senpai." she said then turned to Hikaru and Kaoru.

"Can I walk with you guys back to class? I have to ask both of you something and lunch is almost over." Haruhi said.

"Of course Haruhi." Hikaru and Kaoru said together. The lunch room started emptying as lunch time was coming to an end.

"Bye Haruhi, see you later." Satoshi said.

"We'll pick you up for school tomorrow morning." Yasuchika said.

"I don't need to be picked up." Haruhi countered.

"But Haruhi the ride to school is so much better when it isn't just Yasuchika and I." Satoshi complained. Haruhi knew that he was just trying to convince her but she couldn't help but smile.

"I understand that he can be somewhat unsociable. I guess you guys can pick me up." Haruhi said. She smiled more when Yasuchika looked at her. He knew she was joking around. Satoshi started laughing then he and Yasuchika headed off towards their class.

"Will you still be hosting the whole time tomorrow?" Kyoya asked.

"Sure senpai. I don't know how much money I will bring in now though." Haruhi stated then walked over to Hikaru and Kaoru and they headed to class. Kyoya turned to his blond friend.

"Stop sulking Tamaki, we have to get to class." Kyoya said.

"She didn't even say a word to me." Tamaki said dejectedly.

"What did you expect Tamaki? She said she didn't want to talk to you so she isn't talking to you." Kyoya explained then headed to class.

"Wait for me!" Tamaki called after him and quickly got up to catch up with him.

As Haruhi, Hikaru, and Kaoru walked to class, Haruhi asked them if they would help keep Tamaki away from her the next day. They agreed and the rest of the day was uneventful. Haruhi was happy that she was able to go home as soon as school let out because she didn't have to go to club that day.

Author's Note: Thank you so much to all the reviewers for helping this story reach over one 100 reviews! It made me very happy to get more reviews than usually and for the total to finally get over 100. I hope you all liked this chapter. I don't know how many more chapters this story will have but I think it is almost over. I hope you will all stick with the story until it's over and I really appreciate all of you have been reading since the beginning. I do plan on writing more Ouran fan fictions and I was thinking about taking requests. If you have any ideas for a fan fictions you would like me to write, please feel free to pm me.