~With Haruhi~

Looking down at my only clothes left in my room, I threw on groaning *Next time, I need to hide an outfit that dad can't find…* quickly heading out the door to meet up with Rose. After a few minutes of walking, I stood in front of the shopping area, waiting for Rose. * I hope she didn't forget about meeting me here or what it is* closing my eyes thinking about the last time we went shopping together.

Two young girls stood in front of the shopping area, looking in awe as people rushed about. The young brunette looked at the blonde girl with questionable eyes. "Why are we here, Rose? It's not like we can buy anything…" furrowing her brows at Rose.

Rose turned to the brunette with a bright smile. "It's simple Haruhi, I'm going to show you how to shop for deals. Just like my mom does when we go out! It's easy, but not all deals are the good ones, so I'm going to show you!" grabbing Haruhi's hand taking off together in the shopping district.

" Haruhi…Haruhi! Hey, are you listening to me?" a loud voice broke me from my trip down memory lane. Opening my eyes, I found myself staring back in hazel ones that held concern.

A smile broke out on my face. "Hey Rose, I thought you forgot about meeting here, or you got lost again," teasing her as she frowned. Rose crossed her arms with a pout. "It happened one time! I will never live that down, will I" grabbing my arm, we took off into the shopping district.

~With Rose~

Quickly making my way down the street, I couldn't help but feel happy spending time with Haruhi. * It's been a long time since we hung out…almost like a lifetime ago* turning a corner. In front of me, there was the shopping center as I looked around for a certain brunette.

"Strange…knowing Haruhi, she should have been here before me" as I walked closer to the entrance. Scanning again, I spot a familiar figure moving closer with a smile. *Kinda weird seeing her in a dress since I know she likes to wear loose and comfortable things like pants and oversized shirts* quietly snuck up at Haruhi's side.

Tilting my head, I moved into Haruhi's line of sight. "Haruhi…Haruhi! Hey, are you listening to me?" calling her back from la-la land. Haruhi opened her eyes, staring at me with a smile. "Hey Rose, I thought you forgot about meeting here, or you got lost again," making me frown.

Pouting at her, "It happened one time! I will never live that down, will I" catching her arm, I grasp it. They took off with her to do some shopping. We weaved through the crowd, all while laughing together.

We came to a quick stop in front of the food market. Entering through the sliding doors while being out of breath. People were staring at us like we were a bunch of crazies *Ah, the excellent look of being judged by strangers…* as we looked at one another giggle as we got a basket each.

While carrying the baskets, we walked side by side down the aisles. Chatting about anything and everything while every once in a while placing something in our baskets. After spending time shopping, we made our way to check out.

Turning to Haruhi, "Wow, normally it feels like forever when I try shopping," placing my items up to scan. "I should bring you along whenever I need to go shopping now." smiling at her. Haruhi shook her head, smiling. "Yeah, well…if we went shopping all the time, we would end up getting sick of one another," nudging me as I paid the cashier.

Grabbing my items and placing them in my bag, I used one hand to clutch my chest in pain. "Oh, my heart! How can you say such things when I love you so much, Haruhi!" while Haruhi shoved me aside to pay for her items. Watching her pay *I wish she would let me pay for this…but she would just yell at me. We are both so stubborn* sighing with a smile.

Haruhi picked up her things as she raised a brow to me. "Why are you grinning?" shrugging at her. "Oh, it's nothing just thinking about how you are so mean to me," I sang as we left the shop. In comfortable silence, we moved along the streets. *Luckily, neither of us need to get things that need to be put away quickly, like milk or ice cream…* skimming the scenery, I stopped at a particular shop. Grabbing Haruhi's hand, I pulled her along with a big grin on my face as I read the sign ~Frozen Treats~.

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