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Haruhi handed Mori a mug of coffee and then took a seat in her desk chair. The two of them sat there in silence for a few minutes, quietly drinking their coffee and mulling over the events of the morning.
Depositions were always difficult to give. Your memory can play funny tricks on you and if you allow that to happen during a deposition it can ruin your case.
"I think that went well," Haruhi said quietly.
Mori gave her a small smile. "Of course it did, you're my lawyer."
Haruhi felt her face heat. Why did such an innocent smile and statement from Mori make her feel all hot and confused? This was Mori – the strong, silent guardian of the Host Club. The last time she had felt like this was when she was in love with Tamaki, before he and Kaoru realized their love for each other. Surely she couldn't feel this way about Mori. He had Chelsea, sure they weren't in a relationship, but they acted like an old married couple sometimes. Speaking of Chelsea…
"Mori, when will Chelsea be here?"
Mori glanced up at the wall clock before responding, "Any minute."
Haruhi simply nodded; if she spoke she might ask a question that would open a can of worms.
The silence stretched on and on. Usually silence with Mori was pleasant and peaceful, but right now… Now it was almost painful for Haruhi. Why was she suddenly having these feelings? Was Mori having them also? Did he have them for Chelsea? She knew he had said that he didn't, but maybe he was protecting her? That was just like him.
"Mori?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you love someone?"
Mori looked up from his coffee mug and stared at her for a minute before answering, "Yes."
Haruhi closed her eyes before asking the next question, "Does she love you back?"
Mori looked back down at his coffee mug, as he said very quietly, "No."
"Oh, have you loved her for long?"
Haruhi watched as Mori took another sip of coffee before answering. He looked so strong and yet gentle drinking the coffee. "Years, since I first met her."
It had to be Chelsea then. Mori had known her for years and he had first met her when she fell out of a tree and into his arms. Well, then, Haruhi would just have to ignore these feelings. Love wasn't ready for her yet, just like it wasn't for Mori. He was trapped in a doomed relationship since Chelsea loved Hunny. Poor Mori...
The door opened, interrupting Haruhi's thoughts.
Chelsea walked in, "Well? Did that crazy woman lie during the deposition? She did didn't she?"
"Yes, she lied quite a bit. I can easily disprove one of her lies in court. The others will be a bit more difficult." Haruhi put her mug down and began pulling up files on her computer. "Now, we need to go over some details before the trial next week. We don't want to make a single mistake."
"Right!" Chelsea shouted exuberantly as Mori held out a chair for her. He was such a perfect gentleman.
The three of them got down to business and began planning their defense. The battle would be difficult, but their cause was just.
Author's Note: I know, it's been a full ten days since I last posted. All I can say in my defense is that I was stumped by this chapter and was trying to finish up Continuing. For my regular and new readers I have two new stories up that I wrote with nicluvly - Your Typical Princess (Hun/Haru Romance) and A New Life (Mori Adventure). For my new readers if you enjoy Kyoya and Haruhi go check out A Facade of a Relationship and if you want more Mori and Hunny go check out Everyone Loves Hunny and Reiko. Please review when you read! I LOVE feedback.
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