Pairing: KyouyaxHaruhi
Rating: PG.
Written for: closure. I swear there were huge hints of KyouyaxHaruhi in episode 26! THE EVIDENCE IS THERE! -fangirlspaz-
Dedicated to: Wraith-san. He's been extremely busy lately and hasn't written chapter 10 yet, so maybe this may motivate him to write? (I doubt it, but I can dream! xD)
Warning: Beware of OOCness and just general suckage. And again, not BETA'd...sorry for little mistakes here and there.

Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran or any of its characters. They belong only to the great Bisco Hatori-sama (and BONES)...and of course, Kyouya and Haruhi own each other, but I'm left with nothing. We fanfic authors are poor. -sniffles- Anyone want to donate a Kyouya plushie?

Kimi no Koe

By, Yue Guang Kuroneko

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Chapter Twelve:

Kyouya could sense Haruhi's mild insecurity as the mansion loomed closer and closer until the limo stopped at the front doors of the decorated house. He offered her a murmur of reassurance just before the door of the limo opened to reveal the mansion in its full splendor. Had Haruhi not been so nervous, she probably would have marveled at the spectacular sight, but instead only tightened her grip on his hand.

"Haruhi," He murmured, pulling her closer to him, pressing his lips against her temple. "You'll do fine."

Haruhi said nothing, but nodded before taking a deep breath and offering him a smile. He admired her bravery, he had to admit. If it had been any other commoner, they would have left him the moment he mentioned "family."

He will admit that the Ootori family was an intimidating one, especially to those of the lower classes. His father taught him to hold himself above everyone else, even those of his own class but as time continued, he began to realize that there were people who didn't care whether he thought lowly of them—in fact, they couldn't care less of what he thought of them at all. He was then intrigued by these said people and watched them closely. What was it that made them live such an insignificant life, but is fulfilled by it? And why was it that he, who had the world in the palm of his hand, could never be satisfied with his life?

"Welcome home, Ootori-sama," The servant who opened the door greeted him cautiously. "The Master is waiting for you."

"Yes," Kyouya pushed his glasses up his nose as he left the limo behind Haruhi. "Thank you."

As they made their way up the stairs to those double doors, he felt his heart beat stronger against his chest, and immediately, his hand searched for hers to comfort her. He wasn't at all surprised to find Haruhi smile up at him with that lovely gentle glow of hers as if she had come to accept their situation.

"Kyouya,"

Kyouya glanced up to find his father standing at the top of the stairs, his presence dignified and even more intimidating than normal.

"Father," He answered, giving Haruhi's hand one last squeeze before releasing it.

"And I suppose this is…?" Ootori Yoshio gave Haruhi a glance as he allowed his sentence to trail off.

"I am Fujioka Haruhi," Haruhi bowed politely. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Ootori-san."

Kyouya watched his father's reaction carefully. There was a slight lift of an eyebrow but the rest of his father's face remained impassive and disinterested.

"Kyouya, you and your brothers will be greeting the guests tonight," Yoshio turned and just before he disappeared into the mansion, he turned back and said, "And take care not to embarrass me."

"Yes, father," Kyouya answered lightly, carefully watching him until he was gone.

"Why, it's Kyouya-kun,"

Kyouya tensed as he heard the familiar drawl of his oldest brother, Ootori Yusuke.

"Onii-san," He replied, turning to greet his eldest brother and his fiancée. "Saionji-san."

"Oh?" Saionji Kagome ignored his greeting as her contacted-green eyes landed upon Haruhi. "And who might this be?"

"Fujioka Haruhi," Haruhi spoke in her unwavering voice as she bowed.

"She's a pretty thing," Kagome said thoughtfully. She shot him a smirk, "But it is such a shame that her pretty face doesn't match her background."

Kyouya did not allow any emotion to be shown on his face as Yusuke and Kagome walked passed them and entered the opened doors of the mansion, where his father greeted them.

He had never really liked Saionji Kagome when Yusuke had first brought her to meet the family, due to her lack of responsibility, proper demeanor, and refining qualities. He had been quite sure that no one else could approve of her, so when Yusuke had announced that he wished for Kagome's hand in marriage at breakfast one day, the already silent room became deathly quiet as all utensils paused in midair, newspapers ceased rustling, and the air became cold. However, after a moment's thought, his father gave Yusuke a rare curve of the lips and told him to do as he wished.

"Kyouya?" Haruhi's voice brought him back from the memory and he glanced down at her blankly.

He said nothing as he led Haruhi up the stairs, still lost in his thoughts.

There were those companies prepared to become a part of the Ootori Corporation but also prepared to be working under him as a separate business. Without the inheritance of the Ootori Company, he would be nowhere as rich as whoever ends up as heir. However, his pride would not allow him to lose. But would he be able to do whatever he must do in order to obtain the position of the heir? Should his father threaten to do so, would he possess the strength to leave Haruhi?

As guests began to arrive, he greeted them with a forced smile, watching Haruhi bow to every single guest modestly as she welcomed them warmly. She struck up short conversations with a small number of them and he could see the curiosity well up in their eyes as they reluctantly joined the others at the dance floor.

"Where is Shinichi?" He heard his father ask Yusuke with a voice of disapproval.

"He has yet to arrive," Yusuke replied. "Shall I call him, father?"

"Don't bother," Another voice spoke up. "I'm here."

"Where have you been?" Yusuke scolded the middle sibling as he joined them.

"I was at an important meeting," Shinichi answered coolly. "Is there a problem?"

"Shinichi," Ootori Yoshio stated.

"Father,"

"The deal?" His father asked him with a pair of stern eyes.

"Closed," Shinichi gave them an Ootori smirk.

"Onii-san," He nodded at the lanky sort of man.

"Kyouya," Shinichi gave him a smile. "How have you been?"

Kyouya could only smile at his older brother. Of the two older siblings, Shinichi was always the quieter one, and perceptive. While Yusuke possessed more of a cocky personality, Shinichi was his polar opposite. However, Shinichi and Yusuke were probably more alike than they were different.

"Haruhi," Kyouya beckoned her over. She excused herself from the guests and joined them. "This is my older brother, Ootori Shinichi."

"It's a pleasure to meet you," Haruhi bowed.

"Haruhi-chan, was it?" Shinichi offered her a winning smile as he took her hand and placed his lips upon it lightly. "I would be honored if you saved a dance for me."

"Sure," Haruhi shrugged, looking unflustered as she pulled her hand away. "I don't see why not."

"HA-RU-HI!"

"Tamaki-senpai," Haruhi turned from Shinichi to smile at the hyperactive blond man who was swinging his arms in the air wildly at the bottom of the stairs with their friends.

"I see Fuyumi-oneesan did a good job," A voice murmured from behind him.

"Kaoru," Kyouya gazed down at the smirking twin.

"Aren't you bothered, Kyouya-senpai?" Kaoru asked him, gazing around the mansion. "That all of your guests have their eyes on Haruhi?"

"Would those guests including your twin brother?" Kyouya gestured towards the man who glared at him in irreversible jealousy.

Kaoru gave a weak laugh and said nothing more as he joined their past friends, including Hunny and Mori.

"Ootori-sama," One of the butlers said politely. "The Master wishes to see you and your brothers."

"Thank you,"

"Good luck, Kyou-chan!" Hunny waved at him from Haruhi's side. Mori gave him a silent nod.

As he turned away to join the little group that gathered around his father, he felt a slight tug on his sleeve. He turned to find Haruhi standing next to him.

"Good luck, Kyouya,"

His eyes widened as she stood on her tiptoes and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek before pulling away and smiling at him brightly. He watched as she walked gracefully back to their group and felt a small smile tug on his lips. She was an entrancing woman, although he never would have thought back then that they would be standing in this position now.

Kyouya pushed his glasses up his nose and joined his father and brothers at the front of the room.

It was time.

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Author's Note: All right, before every single one of you come to me and yell at me because "THAT WASN'T WHAT HAPPENED IN EPISODE 26!" I will state this clearly: Kimi no Koe is going to be based off of the manga and not the anime. I only use reference from the anime when I absolutely have to. Episodes 25 and 26 were based—slightly—off of the manga but they changed everything at the end. So as far as I know, Ootori Yoshio does not know about Fujioka Haruhi nor wants her to be married into the Ootori family. So please, if you have not read the manga, please keep that in mind and hopefully, you'll pick up the manga one day at a bookstore -wink-

Please note that my author's notes are usually important, so if you have the time, please read it. Also, my translations and whatnot may not be too important (because a lot of you know all the suffixes already) but please read this before all of you get confused!

- "Ootori-sama" The suffix -sama is used as either "master" or "king" by servants, or those of lower lineage/positions in society
- "The Master" is what Kyouya's father is referred to at home. However, anywhere else, he is known as "Ootori-sama" and the sons are "Ootori-san"
- "Ootori Yoshio" is the name given in the anime (but I'm not sure if it's his name in the manga)
- "Ootori-san" The suffix -san is used for those who are not close to you and is unisex.
- "Kyouya-kun," The suffix -kun is used for (in most cases) males.
- "Ootori Yusuke" and "Ootori Shinichi" are only made up names for Kyouya's older brothers. They are NOT THE REAL ONES! When their names are officially announced, I will change it. Also, Yusuke is the oldest (the tallest with the square glasses) and Shinichi is the second (with no glasses and messy hair.)
- "Onii-san" means "older brother"
- "Saionji Kagome" is an original character. Feel free to hate her. xD.
- "Tamaki-senpai" The suffix -senpai is used for those higher than you. For example, an 8th grader would call an 11th grader "-senpai"
- "Fuyumi-oneesan," literally means "big sister Fuyumi." I have decided that since Fuyumi is a very warm person, that the Host Club refer to her as an older sister as well.

Feedback is really appreciated. Constructive criticism is also appreciated. Mean flames are retaliated with my evil dust kitties and their water furballs...so don't try them. You'll regret it. Really.

Thank you for reading!