A/N: Hello again, my lovely followers. A shorter chapter for you all today. I wasn't all that sure about writing this one, but I gave it my best shot. All reviewers will receive a cupcake, which I just finished baking, yusss.

Now, enjoy!~

Kyoya POV

We had been sat in the pension, watching the clouds rolling in bringing the heavy rain and the signs of a rough storm beginning to brew steady above us. The longer I sat here, the more agitated I became. Haruhi should have returned by now with Hikaru. She wouldn't stay out there when it was so obvious that a storm was imminent. My fingers tapped away on the table top as the others around me babbled away cheerily, much contrasted to my own mood.

The ringing of Tamaki's cell phone caught my attention, the ringtone specific to the absent Hitachiin twin. He quickly picked up, brilliant smile in place as he began to speak. "Hello? Hikaru?"

I could just make out the words as they came through from the other end. "Hey boss. Can you send a cab or one of the cars over to pick me up? I couldn't find one in all this rain."

"Just you? Where's Haruhi?"

"Isn't she back there yet? She was going to get a ride back from her little middle school friend."

"No, she isn't. Get out there and find her!"

"Why should I when she's probably on her way back already?"

I couldn't help myself from snatching the phone from my best friend's grip. "Hikaru, you better listen and listen hard. Haruhi is scared senseless by thunder. And knowing that you've left her out there, in the middle of a thunder storm, does not bode well for your safety as soon as I see you."

Without waiting for a response, I slammed the phone shut, hanging up and tossing it back to the speechless Tamaki. I ran up to grab two jackets and flew out the door, racing back towards the town centre. I fumbled with my own phone as I tried not to slip in the mud. Dialling the number I had looked up the previous day, I awaited someone to pick up on the other end.

"Hello, Karuizawa Fruit and Vegetable store. How can I help you?"

"Arai?"

"Uh, yes. Who is this?"

"Kyoya. One of Haruhi's friends. Now listen, did you give her a ride back to Misuzu's this afternoon?"

"Well, no. We were going to but the red haired guy ran off and she tried to follow him. I haven't seen her since, why?"

"I expected as much. Thank you." I hung up once again and sped up saying as I had all my focus on the road ahead of me now.

My eyes scanned the sides of the main road that headed towards the town centre, hoping I'd bump into either of the wandering pair. Each drop of rain felt like an icy bullet ricocheting off my face, the extra jacket was safely tucked under the dryness of my own oversized waterproof.

I came skidding to a halt a few minutes later as lightning momentarily flashed across the sky. Trying to catch my breathing, I found myself staring at a church building to my left. The door was cracked open, but it was pitch black inside. I gave into my curiosity and took a look inside. My breathing was finally starting to even out as more lightning illuminated the shadowed room. The small shriek that came from the front of the church building was sign enough that I wasn't alone here.

I found her curled up under a table, clutching at the wooden legs for some form of stability. Pulling out the extra jacket, I draped it over her shoulders which finally made her notice my presence. Her arms instantly wrapped around my middle, clutching desperately at my damp jacket as her sobs wracked her petite body.

That Hitachiin brother was dead when I got my hands on him.

Hikaru POV

It was safe to say I had been scared senseless by Kyoya's interruption during my phone call. I had been taking shelter under the biggest tree I could find, where I had originally stopped to catch my breath after sprinting away from Haruhi and her little boyfriend. The anger had slowly melted away as I watched the cascading rain fall from the protection of the leaves above me. I know deep down that I had over-reacted but I didn't know what else to do. And now I was even more confused. Plus I wasn't even sure of where I was now after all that mindless running.

Should I be running back in search for her? Or leaving it to Tamaki and the others? They were undoubtedly out looking for her now too regardless if I had already found her or not.

It was the first flash of lightning that broke me of my troubled train of thought. Apparently she was scared of storms. But how was I supposed to know that? She didn't tell me. Not even a hint! Alright fine, she may have looked pretty freaked out about the rain, but that's it! It's all her fault.

I had to nip myself to stop the internal argument that was essentially going to drive me crazy in the end and began running back in the direction I had come. I had no clue how far from the pension I was and through all the mud and darkness it felt like I running through a maze, unsure if my next turn would take me to a dead end. After a few guessed turns, I managed my way back to the town. The streets were pretty much deserted; the previous inhabitants all packed up their stalls and taking shelter as well as the customers. I checked out the store which I had left Haruhi outside, but it was locked up tight.

By now I was soaked to the bone and my phone had rung a good dozen times, all from Kaoru. I didn't feel the need for a lecture so I just kept running back in the direction of the pension now that I wasn't lost. The road was void of any buildings for the most part which narrowed down the possibilities to search.

Eventually I had to stop, doubling over from my panting and a strong cramp running up my side. As the black spots faded from my slightly blurred vision, I noticed where I had conveniently chosen to take a break. I was outside the old church building that wasn't far off the main road. The door was wide open and muddy footprints stained the old wooden floor that led inside. I was hesitant in entering, but it was better taking a look and getting out the rain for a while than standing out here like an idiot.

The footprints led down the middle of the pews and to the back of the church building. My footsteps echoed through the blanket of silence, suspense building as I followed the trail of filth. The mud stopped at a desk and I crouched down to peer under it.

A sleeping Haruhi came into my sight, her head cradled in the crook of Kyoya's neck as he dozed. I think I was more speechless than anything. Then the guilt set in, burying itself deep in my gut as I saw the still moist tear tracks on Haruhi's pale blotchy cheeks.

I pulled out my phone, speed dialling 1. He picked up on the second ring, clear that he was waiting for me to reply.

"What the hell did you do, Hikaru?" The low, disappointed voice of my brother whispered into my ear from the device.

I stayed silent for several seconds as I tried to fight the urge to snap back at him with some witty comment. "I've found them."

"Them?"

"Kyoya-sempai's here as well. They're asleep, huddled under a table." I crouched down to look at the pair more closely. She was trembling, even in her sleep and it made my stomach drop even more.

"Better wake them up then. We don't want them getting ill now, do we?" Fear embedded itself in my system as the implications of that task processed through my head.

"Easier said than done. Waking Kyoya-sempai is a death sentence in itself."

I was met with a light chuckle as I hung up to complete the dreaded task. I suppose this could be considered karma.