Episode: Jungle Pool SOS
Inside the Tropical Aqua Garden, Honey is missing, and the rain has finally let up.
x
x
x
Enough waiting around, I have to find Mitskuni. I left the group to go in search, but I didn't anticipate Haruhi following me. What she said to me while it was raining...it was unnecessary (I know Mitskuni can take care of himself), but it did make me feel better. She's more perceptive than people give her credit for. I didn't expect anyone to try to comfort me. In fact, they wouldn't talk to me much at all if it weren't for my cousin. She's so genuinely caring, it's no wonder everyone seems so smitten.
I heard her shriek and turned back. She shouldn't be out here at all. I don't think she would agree to return to the group, and I'm feeling kind of lonely without Mitskuni around, so I do the first thing I think of.
"Haruhi," I call back to her.
"Oh!" Haruhi gasped as I settled her in my arms. Maybe I should've asked her permission first, but picking small people up is just second nature to me and I didn't consider how she would feel. There's no time to dwell on it though. She's in my arms, safe from the dangers of the jungle, and now I need to make sure Mitskuni is safe too.
"Thanks for the help, but I can walk on my own." I looked down and couldn't help staring at her for a moment. Her eyes have gone wide in shock and she's blushing a bit. I don't answer her and a small frown appears on her face. Eventually, she looks away from me, embarrassed, and it disappoints me just a little.
I know she can walk, but this way is safer for her. This way is nicer for me. Everyone wins.
I don't expect her to say anything else. What is there to say?
"It must be really nice having someone you care about around all the time. I mean, you and Honey are so close; I can tell you would do anything for him, and I think he would do the same for you. I'm a little envious. I don't think I've been that close to anyone in my life except my parents."
I look down at her, surprised. Does she not realize how everyone sees her? Tamaki, Hikaru, Kaoru, and Mitskuni would do anything for her. I would do anything for her. Kyoya keeps more to himself, but I think even he is getting to that point. It's sad to see that she doesn't think of us the same way.
"It is nice," I eventually answer. "We've always been together."
She smiles up at me again, and her eyes are just so caring that it gives me hope. Maybe she does care about us the way we care about her. I want her to.
She keeps talking as I walk. It's nothing really important, but it's nice to listen to her voice; it reminds me of Mitskuni. Somehow, I think thats why she's doing it. After all, she's not one to go on unnecessarily.
I hear something coming before I see it. Is it more alligators, or something worse maybe? No, it's men. They're in full body armor, carrying guns, and most importantly they're pointing them at us.
I know there must be an explanation, but as soon as one of them grabs Haruhi, I see red. One hit is all it takes to send him flying. He won't be getting back up anytime soon.
I hold her even tighter now, looking for a way to get out of here. I can't fight them all off while protecting her.
"Get down, Takashi!" It's Mitskuni. He's found us and I know he'll take these guys out in a heartbeat. While he's finishing up I finally put Haruhi down. I wouldn't want him to get the wrong idea from me holding her. I would never want him to think I'm trying to take away his chance with her.
When we're about to leave paradise, he turns to me and giggles, "I bet you were pretty lonely without me around, huh?"
Usually, I would be, but this time not so much. My eyes stray towards the solitary female that has infiltrated our group, and it's hard not to smile. "I don't know if I'd say that."
