Kanoi: We are done with fillers! W00T!
Kaoru: Though a warning to all…
Hikaru: This chapter does seem like a filler most of the way through, but…
Kanoi: It's not! The last line is extremely important. So enjoy. I don't have much more to say .;
Kaoru: She doesn't feel well.
Hikaru: -hugs Kanoi-
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"Thank you for the cakes, Usa-san," Haruhi said to the strawberry-haired woman.
"Oh, it was no problem, Haruhi-san," Usa assured the brunette. "Besides, I needed someone to try our new cakes, and while I know Mitsukuni would have loved to I needed someone with a more objective sense of taste. Plus I figured with you being pregnant and all you would really appreciate them."
"I did," Haruhi assured the woman.
"My pleasure. Ya know, I can't believe Tamaki is out of town with you so close to the due date," Usa said while looking around the kitchen.
"It's not so soon. The baby isn't due for another month, after all. And besides, he's only a few hours away," Haruhi explained as she rubbed her swollen belly. "Besides, it's not like he wanted to leave, but he had to. Though I still had to practically push him out the door."
Usa laughed, her bright smile spreading across her face. "That does sound like him!"
"You know, Usa-san, you and Hani-kun are perfect for each other," Haruhi commented.
Usa smiled lightly, an almost sad look in her eyes. "I think so too…" she said solemnly.
There was a moment of silence between the two women.
"Your bakery really has the best cakes," Haruhi complemented the pinkette.
Usa smiled brightly once more. "Oh, I know! Our breads and other sweets are great too! I'll bring you some of that next time I visit."
"I'm sure I'll love it," Haruhi said with a light smile.
"Oh, I know you will!" Usa exclaimed, and bother women broke into peals of laughter.
!#$&()
Haruhi clumsily made her way down the grand staircase, grumbling tiredly the whole time. The doorbell had rudely interrupted her afternoon nap. Of course the one day she actually wanted the servants around they were missing. Life just never went her way.
She opened the door and on the other side was a beautiful blonde woman in a periwinkle dress.
"Can I help you?" the brunette asked.
She was entranced by the woman's beauty. She felt so insignificant and ugly in comparison to the goddess in her doorway.
"Is this Suoh Tamaki's home?" the woman asked. She had an accent that Haruhi couldn't place. It seemed odd when placed with the Japanese language.
"Yes, it is. He's out right now, but can I help you?" Haruhi asked, still slightly dumbfounded and groggy.
"I certainly hope so," the woman said softly, "I'm his mother."
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Kanoi: AAAAHHHHH! That's so much shorter than I remember it! (It's been a few days since I wrote this chapter).
Hikaru: But you all must appreciate it; she injured herself while typing it.
Kaoru: She hit her funny bone.
Kanoi: Yes… It was dreadful. –sniffles-
Kaoru: Anyway, do your needed explanations so you can rest.
Kanoi: Right! So first, if you figured out who Usa was a reference to, kudos to you! Now, her somberness when talking about her relationship with Hani comes from the fact that she knows he'll never love her as much as he loves Mori (sorry, I'm a yaoi fan!). I would have made this chapter longer, but I liked the cliffhanger. NOW! Off to play more Kingdom Hearts!
Kaoru: HEY! I said rest, not gaming!
Hikaru: Drop it Kaoru. She'll never change.