chapter 20
October, 7, 2011
This was mainly a filler chapter, because I was so bored and couldn't think of anything else.
I don't own Harry Potter or Ouran High School Host Club. Surprised?
"Excuse me." Haruhi said as she walked into her classroom that following Monday. At first, the entire class was silent, but then her friends finally had processed what was going on, and soon there was a herd of students trying to get to her. Even though she wasn't too keen on talking, she tried her best. When everyone was done, Haruhi sat down at her desk, slouching.
"Everything alright?" Hikaru asked pointing to the bags under her eyes.
"My uncle's a pain in the butt." was all she said.
FLASHBACK
When Ranka and Haruhi got back to her room, he introduced her to a strange man with black hair. He was squinting to keep the sun out of his eyes. He looked like he was going to pass out from the light.
"Haruhi! This is your Uncle, Isamo."
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Haruhi." he said, shaking her hand firmly.
"It's nice to meet you too, Uncle." Haruhi said. "Are you alright? You seem really tired."
"I'm fine, I was just hoping that we could talk for a little while."
Haruhi nodded, wondering if she was in trouble.
NEXT
"Haruhi! Your laundry has finished being washed!" Isamo yelled
"One sec, I just have to-"
"Why must everything have something better to be done? Hop to it!"
Haruhi clenched her fist and went to dry her clothes.
NEXT
"Haruhi! Time to wake up!"
"It's 5:00 A.M..." she groaned
"Do you want to go to school late? You still have chores to finish!"
Haruhi bared her teeth and got up, resentfully.
AND AFTER THAT
"Haruhi, remember to-"
"I'm a cripple, for goodness sakes! I can't do every little thing that you command me to!" she cried "Just let me go to school in peace!" and hastily left before he could retaliate.
END OF FLASHBACK.
The day seemed shorter than usual to Haruhi. All day she was thinking about a family get-together that was happening in November. Oh, joy.
"More like reunion of the psychopaths." Haruhi muttered on her way to the Music Room. Harry wasn't allowed to stay for After-School activities for a while because of his fight with Tadashi on the property, so he had already left.
"What was that?" Hikaru asked, turning his head slightly towards Haruhi. He walked in-between Haruhi and Kaoru, and recently was the ice-breaker in all of their conversations.
"Nothing, just making a mental note." Haruhi replied cooly.
Haruhi opened the door to her apartment gently, hoping not to wake up her nocturnal Uncle. She had the feeling that he wasn't the type to mess with when he was tired. "I'm ho-ome." she whispered. The looked down at the floor as she closed the door, and saw that the only shoes there did not belong to Haruhi, Ranka, or Isamo. She found Watanabe, asleep. He had his arms and head on the table, and looked very relaxed. There was a note on the table, in neat handwriting,
Haruhi, Isamo asked me to come here and watch you for a while. Please don't judge him, I know that you're old enough to stay by yourself at home, but he just cares. I'm going to sleep for a while, and i'm just keeping this here incase you come back before I wake up.
Haruhi sighed, thinking to herself; Uncle Isamo.. I really don't need a baby-sitter.. She got a thin blanket and a pillow from her fathers' room, draped Watanbe's back with the blanket, and put the pillow under his head. "You, my friend, deserve this nap." Haruhi said, and- as quietly as she could- got started on her homework. Half an hour had passed before Haruhi got up from her studies to make food. She didn't want to wake up Watanabe from the sound of the stove, so she decided to make a sandwich instead.
While she was making her sandwich, Watanabe woke up; the inevitable look of still wanting to sleep on his face. He rubbed his eyes, then set the pillow on the floor neatly. He stretched his arms up and called out Haruhi's name softly, not to startle her. "Had a nice nap?" she asked.
He let out a drowsy sigh, slightly wishing that he had stayed asleep, then said "Yes." She turned around when she had finished, bringing her plate and a cup of water with her. She handed him the cup, which he accepted. She ate in silence, knowing how frustrating it is when people talk to you during the few minutes after you wake up.
"How was school?" he asked after a little while.
Haruhi paused for a moment, then said, "Everybody was a bit shocked when they first saw me.. I could tell it was hard for them to adjust to.."
"As is expected… How are you adjusting?"
Haruhi shrugged, then told him "The girls at the Host Club know I have a "special someone" now."
"The entire family's been buzzing about "Haruhi's Lover" all week." he chuckled "Is this a bad thing?"
"Slightly.. it won't be long before the Host's find out too. They'll figure out that i'm dating Harry with no trouble.. "
"Then just tell them now."
"What? They would-"
Watanabe put the cup down on the table, and looked her directly in the eyes. "Who cares?"
"You don't know them like I do.."
"Hmm.. Ranka's told me all about them.. Haninozuka is childish, yet on the inside he's wise. Morinozuka is quiet, and shows respect when talking to others. Ohtori is.. how do you say it…"
"Pure evil.." Haruhi muttered.
"All business.." Watanabe said, and continued with his socio-analysis. The younger twin, is caring and gentle.. according to Ranka.."
"Gentle.. tch." she said, even quieter.
"…The opposite of his brother, a hot-head. Souh… is.. an idiot?"
"Yeah.. how do you know them so well anyway? Even if Otou-san told you?"
"Their families' are famous, the press is always following them…" he said simply. '' Ranka's only worried about the the older twin and Souh. That doesn't sound like the entire club to me."
Haruhi frowned. "Who are you to give relationship advice, anyway?" When Watanabe didn't answer, she realized what she just said was more hurtful than she had intended. "I'm sorry.. that.. that was uncalled for.."
"It's fine. There's no point in being upset, she's engaged."
"She's not engaged, she's bound by stupid family traditions." Haruhi said, slightly getting irritated.
"It's fine. They aren't blood relatives, technically."
"It's not right."
"Haruhi," he said, putting a hand on her shoulder. "Don't get caught up in other people's troubles."
She frowned once more, "So you admit it's troubling her and you won't even do anything about it?"
"Who am I.. to become involved in matters of a family I'm not a part of?"
"That's a poor excuse, Watanabe. I really respect you, honestly, but you shouldn't be kissing up to-"
"Kissing up? Paying a debt to the family that took me in." he said quietly. Haruhi became silent. "Besides.. who are you to give relationship advice, anyway?" he said, grinning at her.
Forgive me for uploading the edited chapter three months after I finished it...
