Standard Disclaimers Apply.

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"Hunny-sempai?"

"Haruhi?"

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Hunny was stunned to say the least. Of all the places…and here he'd thought he'd never get to see her again. Recovering from his shock when she gave an awkward cough, he bowed his head and inhaled deeply, getting rid of the mellow thoughts that the sight of her bombarded him with before lifting it. Hands shoved casually into his pockets, he approached the counter where she stood, mouth quirked upwards into a pleasant smile.

"It's a surprise to see you here Haru-chan. When you left we all thought you wouldn't be coming back."

Haruhi hid a grimace at the unspoken question belying his words. She knew he would ask that eventually. She was slightly curious though, if Kyouya ever divulged the reason behind her departure. She was pretty sure the man knew the reasons why she left. Shrugging, she put on a genuinely pleased smile and decided to ignore his silent question for now.

"I'm surprised to see you as well senpai." She gestured towards the glass case housing the many stacked cakes they sold freshly baked. "What would you like to have?"

Hunny blinked. He'd almost forgotten the reason he came here in the first place. He studied the many pastries up for display and decided for a simple Strawberry Shortcake with an extra strawberry on top. Giving her his order, he sat himself at the empty seat by the table in front of the counter and watched as she bustled to fix his order.

The last time he'd seen Haruhi was after high school graduation. They'd planned on keeping in touch with her after Ouran but she'd declined them with a firm no. Hurt and puzzled at first they'd asked her why, but all she did was just to shake her head asking them quietly to please dismiss the matter. The twins had been furious as expected, but were helpless to say anything else.

Maybe she got tired of them? Maybe there was a tragic reason behind it. Whichever the case, Hunny never knew and so he could reason with himself, that that was perhaps the explanation behind why his eyes had suddenly started roving up and down her form as though a man possessed and why he suddenly found himself very much wanting to consume her alive.

Blinking away those thoughts, he shook his head and forced himself to observe her on more manageable levels.

Eyes trained on her figure, he watched with a small nostalgic smile as her short hair swayed every time she moved, a grace that had solely belonged to Haruhi ever since their high school days. Perhaps she didn't change that much ever since high school. Honeyed eyes trailing upwards to her face, Hunny noted the prominent cheek bones and crimson red luster of her lips. She had soft enticing curves now too- He shifted listlessly on his seat. Nope, no doubt about it, Fujioka Haruhi had definitely grown. She'd grown up into one fine woman.

He wondered if Takashi knew she was working here. And if he did, he inwardly cracked his knuckles, why the hell didn't he say so in the first place??

"Ano…senpai?"

He started and glanced up to find her staring at him expectantly, the ready package held up in her hand. Mouth moving to form a small 'o', he got up from his seat and took the small ribbon-tied box.

"Arigato Haru-chan." He smiled sheepishly and took out his wallet to pay for the treat. Pausing when she raised a hand, he turned to her and frowned when she winked and said, "This one's on the house."

"Eh? Demo...Haru-chan I can pay-" She grabbed his hand, curled his fingers around the handle of the box, made sure he had a firm grip and let go.

Surprised at the goose bumps that immediately broke out of his skin the moment she initiated contact, he clutched the box tighter and nodded jerkily. Mouth moving on automatic as he said, "Hontou ni arigato Haruhi. It's been a pleasure seeing you again but I'm afraid I have to cut our meeting short."

He had a dojo full of students waiting for him that very minute. Bowing politely, he wondered at the warmness he felt when she let out a disappointed nod and covered up his uneasiness by giving her a small amiable smile.

"I promise to visit again soon - though, that is of course if you don't mind?"

She shook her head.

"No, of course not. Its always a pleasure too see you again senpai."

Hunny frowned.

"Ne, Haruhi we're adults now so it isn't really appropriate if you continue calling me senpai is it?"

Well she could understand the logic behind that, nodding slowly she said a tentative, "Well I guess so…But I must insist you call me Haruhi as well."

He nodded, that was fine by him. Even though it would be hard to take out the 'chan' he'd been so apt on adding, he had to if he wanted her to take him seriously and call him Hani instead.

"Sa, Ja na Haruhi. I'll make sure to come visit soon."

Haruhi nodded and with a gentle smile said.

"Aa. I'll hold you to that."

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A/N:

Somewhat OOC but that's what happens when you grow up I guess.

As usual reviews are appreciated.