Episode: Covering the Famous Host Club

The club is playing a version of hide and seek. Kyoya is 'it' and Tamaki grabs Haruhi's hand to pull her into a maze and hide together.

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Why is there a maze behind the school? I guess that's a stupid question. Ouran is full of ridiculous and unnecessary things. At least Tamaki-senpai seems to know where he's going.

He seems so excited by these silly games. It's kind of cute, really. His enthusiasm is so contagious, I can't even bring myself to complain that he's going too fast or that he can let go already…anyway, his hand is warm, comfortable even, in mine. I guess I'll follow him for a little longer.

When Tamaki-senpai stops dead, I know we're in trouble. "Did you get us lost senpai?" He looks guilty. "We are lost, aren't we?" I confirm.

"Look, Haruhi! I found a great hiding place over here!" Tamaki replies.

He's full of it. "Yeah we're totally lost," I conclude.

He rushes over to grab my hand again, and I let him pull me into an alcove. There's a gazebo hidden here with vines and flowers woven around it. It's cozy and quiet, and if I thought I could ever find my way back here again, I might consider it as a new study spot.

"So we're stranded until someone finds us?" I ask.

His reply is a pitiful sigh of confirmation.

"Great. Good thing you made Kyoya-senpai 'it'." I have no doubt that Kyoya-senpai knows every inch of this maze. That's just how he is.

Tamaki-senpai and I talk a little, and I'm surprised when he informs me about his past. He always seems so carefree, I never would've thought he had such a worrisome childhood. More and more I'm starting to see how many layers Tamaki-senpai is made up of. It's kind of...endearing when he shows what's below that knucklehead surface.

Now I'll never be able to study in this secluded little hideaway after that thought because suddenly, this gazebo feels too small. Intimate. All I can see now is a romantic spot for couples to retreat to, and I don't want to think of what's been done on these benches.

Then, Tamaki-senpai is smiling at me, and it's impossible not to respond in kind.

"We should do this again some time," he states.

And despite how uncomfortable I was just moments ago, that really doesn't sound so bad. "I think so too."