Standard Disclaimers Apply.
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The rest of the day breezed by short and surprisingly uneventful for Hunny. The same adoring students, the same exhausting lectures - every second that passed seemed to go by the norm. Opening the door of his car, he got out carrying his bokken, used-up training yukata, handed it to the nearby servant that immediately hurried to greet him upon his arrival and strolled towards the Haninozuka manor in front of him.
The butler greeted him at the entrance with a respectful bow and an even, "You have guests from the Morinozuka family Hani-sama."
Hani rolled his eyes. "Didn't I tell you to lay off the 'sama' Hatoshi? How many times must I repeat it to get it to your head?"
The aging butler bowed even lower. "A thousand apologies Hani-sama. Shall I ask the kitchens to prepare the usual tea and treats?" Hani shook his head and muttered an exasperated "Do you even have to ask that?" while grumpily trudging up the stairs.
Reaching the doors that lead to the living room where Takashi and Satoshi usually waited for him, he braced himself and changed his expression from an exhausted one to one of sternness and annoyance. He needed to tell Takashi that pulling a stunt like the one he did earlier in the bakery was not to be tolerated. Usually he loved surprises but if the surprise was Haruhi coming back to Japan and working at a local bakery, then he should've been informed and told about it first because Dammit, he had to be prepared for that long awaited meeting where everything went smoothly and according to his plans!
Well it wasn't like he had any plans ready anyway but--Argh!
He felt like a complete idiot! Gaping in front of her with his mouth opening and closing. Like a green high-school boy who'd just spotted his crush or perhaps never seen a girl even! He wouldn't be surprised if she noticed and thought along the same lines. What with the way he kept staring…
He growled and opened the doors.
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"Takashi no baka!!"
Satoshi turned his attention from the video game he'd been playing at the sound of a door opening, a shrill battle cry, a punch being landed and then a body toppling to the floor.
He raised an eyebrow. This wasn't the first time he'd seen his brother get beat up by Hunny and he was sure it wouldn't be the last.
"What did aniki do this time Hunny-sama? Steal another one of your cakes?"
Hunny ignored him intense eyes zeroing on Mori rubbing his cheek and staring at him impassively from the floor.
For a time Hani and Mori continued their staring match till' Satoshi eventually got bored then shrugged, turning his attention back to the T.V screen and his video game.
After awhile, it was Hani who broke the silence.
"How long have you known Takashi? And why didn't you just tell me?"
Mori remained stone-faced. "Tell you what?"
Hunny's eyes narrowed into slits. "That Haruhi was back. That she was working at the bakery." He stalked forward and grabbed the front of Takashi's shirt.
"Stop lying Takashi! Tell me, how long have you known?!"
Mori raised an eyebrow. "Control yourself Mitsukuni. I only knew yesterday. Kyouya called me and asked me to tell you."
His grip tightened almost strangling. "Then why didn't you tell me yesterday?!"
Slowly, the mouth that always formed a grim line of boredom from Mori's face lifted to produce one of his rare secret smiles, as his eyes twinkled with laughter and he said.
"It's a secret."
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Satoshi groaned at the sound of Hunny's voice exploding expletives in the background.
There was once a time when Hunny used to be all smiles, candy and sweets but then they'd grown-up now and time had changed them all.
Though Hunny still maintained his bubbly personality his temper was even quicker to rise nowadays. Especially with that unruly bunch of kids he'd been teaching at the dojo…
Satoshi shook his head, reaching out he turned off the console just as Hani said, "I'm turning in. Goodnight Satoshi and Takashi I'm never speaking to you ever ever again!"
Satoshi inwardly rolled his eyes. Yeah, right. He'd give that statement two days tops. Muttering a resigned, "Hai." He walked over to his brother sitting quietly on the floor as the door closed signaling Hani's exit and said, "You're always letting Hunny beat you aniki. You really should try fighting back sometime you know."
Mori stood and dusted off his clothes.
"I don't mind. It's his way of letting off steam. Saa, Let's go home."
Satoshi nodded with a smile. This is what he liked most about his brother: His kindness and compassion. He hoped that when he grew up he'd be just like Mori…
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Hunny bit off a large chunk of his German chocolate and chomped it ruthlessly.
Stupid Takashi and his stupid secrets!
If it weren't for him he'd have…What? He'd have what?
He wouldn't have embarrassed himself in front of Haruhi that's what! But-- Hani frowned. No, that wasn't quite right. Haruhi wasn't the type of person to easily judge people and think lowly of them just because they were staring. His face soured. Heck, he even doubted she noticed him staring! Especially if her love-love radar still pertained to be on the same level as the one she had during their high-school days--His thought abruptly cut off.
Wait, wait--Love-love radar?! What the heck?
"GAH!! That's it. I'm going crazy."
Throwing open the comforters and climbing up his wide four-poster bed, he threw the chocolate wrapper to the nearby trash bin and turned off the night lamp. Closing his eyes, he thought about kendo and some of the new techniques he would go over with his students tomorrow. He needed to get his mind off Haruhi and the confusing emotions her presence brought along with it. Why was he getting so worked up on this anyway? It wasn't that big of a deal it's just--He sighed and turned over raising an arm and placing it on top of his forehead.
He didn't know why he felt this way. Four years and still the feelings she inflicted upon him ever since their high-school days persisted. Eyes slowly slipping closed this time not of his own volition, Hani yawned and turned over to his side.
Maa, he needed to get a grip. It was just Haruhi so he shouldn't be making a big deal out of this. It was just Haruhi and Hani was sure she'd probably have forgotten all about their meeting. He yawned again then finally gave himself to sleep.
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A/N:
Wasn't too satisfied with this one but was too tired of changing it then editing it again.
Maa, this fic is only for fun anyway so I guess it should be okay
Oh, and Unbeta'd so I'll probably clean up the errors when I spot them later.