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Chapter 2: My Second Day

06/11/09

"Haruhi, dear!" called her father from the kitchen.

"It's time to wake up!"

She rolled over onto her side, snuggling up to her cozy, blue blanket.

'I really don't want to get up...' she thought. Being the good girl she was, Haruhi sat up anyway and reached for her glasses. The sun shown brightly from her half open window, her curtains fluttering in the soft wind.

Haruhi took a deep breath, preparing herself for a new day at Ouran.

Haruhi's P.O.V.

Today I tried to get out of the house as soon as possible. If it were my decision I would have just skipped breakfast... but my father obviously wouldn't have allowed that. After falling asleep outside yesterday, I wanted to show people that I am smart enough to find my way around the school. Smart enough to do it on my own. If I hadn't fallen asleep... I could have.

I made my way down the sidewalk watching the Sakura flutter in the quiet breeze.

'Wow... how beautiful! I bet today will be a wonderful day. I'm feeling great.'

My thoughts were interrupted at the honk of a horn. I immediately turned my head in the direction it came from. There, with the window rolled down, sat Hikaru. With that mischievous look he seemed to always wear.

"Would you like a ride to school, Hime?" asked Hikaru, smirking.

Haruhi studied the long black limo, thinking of all of the stares she would get if SHE, a commoner, arrived at school WITH Hikaru, and possibly Koaru, inside a LIMO. No. Way. She put on a sweet smile and replied bluntly with a "No."

"Oh, come on! You'll be late, Haru- chan." argued another voice from inside the limo. Kaoru, of course.

"Listen you guys, really... thank you for the offer. And yes, I will be late if you do not let me continue walking. Thanks again, but I refuse."

Haruhi began to walk again. Soon, she noticed the limo slowly driving beside her. 'Oh, come on.' she thought to herself.

"Please, go on ahead." she said, trying to be as nice as possible. But she felt it. A vein pop. If they didn't leave her alone... she'd explode with anger.

"Haruhi, it's not safe for a lady, such as yourself, to be walking alone."

She turned towards them, and with a striking glare, she shouted, "JUST GO!"

Hikaru's P.O.V.

She shouted at us. I almost felt a bit hurt, until I realized that maybe she's the type that are annoyed easily. In that case, it was all my fault. I should probably apologize. "Haru-" I started, but was interrupted by her.

"Please! Go!" I stopped talking, and signaled for our limousine driver to continue. Well, we really pushed her buttons. Suddenly... I had a great idea. Something that would allow us to apologize, but would benefit Haruhi as well.

"Hikaru... are you just gonna let her go like that?" asked my twin brother. I smiled at him, ready to tell him my plan.

At School

Haruhi hurriedly opened the door to see that she was one of the first to arrive. Along with Kaoru and Hikaru.

There were also a few girls standing in the corner of the room, chatting away. She decided to go and talk to them until class started. As she made her way down the row of desks, she felt the sunlight on her face. She began to feel a bit nervous... but who wouldn't in this situation? After leaving her middle school friends for an elite school, she needed to start over. Of course, she applied at this school for a reason. To be a great lawyer like her mother. She was determined to make her dream come true, and she had the brains to do it.

"Hello... may I join you?" she asked, smiling sweetly. The girls stared at her with disgusted looks on their faces.

"Welfare.. disgusting." mumbled one of them. The other nodded her head and added, "Horrible facial features as well."

Haruhi's P.O.V.

My heart sank. I've never been told such horrible things in my entire life. In middle school I had many friends. They would usually tell me that I was pretty... I mean, sure I've changed. I always

thought it was what's on the inside that mattered. As the girls walked away, I looked at my shoes. "She looks like a man." they giggled.

"HEY!"

I twitched. Oh please, don't interfere.

But it was already too late.

"How could you be such JERKS! Don't you know it's the personality that matters in a person?" shouted Hikaru.

"Just because you're wealthier than her, don't be feeling all high and mighty." added Kaoru.

The girls turned towards me, scowling. "What'd she do to you guys? I can't believe you're sticking up for that hag."

I couldn't believe that Tatsuki- sensei wasn't doing anything about this. I turned towards the teachers desk, but she was gone.

Of course. So now, I'm just going to sit here while being dissed and made fun of.

"Ew, you stuck-up snobs make me want to throw up." Hikaru grumbled, while grabbing my hand. "Let's go Haruhi."

I gave him my most confused face ever. Where? What? WHY? "Hikaru..?"

He smirked and lead me past the girls, glaring at them.

In The School Yard

It was a beautiful day. Not too hot, not too cold.. it was just right. Warm with a slight breeze.

He held my hand and wouldn't let go. It was my first time feeling like this around a boy...

"Wait... feeling like WHAT?" I accidently questioned my own thoughts out loud.

"Huh..?" asked Hikaru. However, he seemed to blow it off and kept on dragging me.

"I meant, where exactly are we going?"

He looked me directly in the eyes. "You'll see."

My heart seemed to skip a beat. I can't even believe that a boy I met yesterday was making me blush.

We sat down underneath the same large, green tree as yesterday. The leaves were quietly bustling. (A/N: if that's possible! XD)

He let out a sigh. I decided that I should thank him for sticking up for me, though, I would have been fine without it.

"Hikaru... thanks." I said, shyly.

Hikaru's P.O.V.

I felt like leaning over and kissing her on the cheek. I've never met a girl that could make my heart jump... just at her blushing face.

Not only that, but she has a great personality. Usually cute, smart... and she isn't afraid to tell someone off. I think I really like this one.

"Don't apologize. Those girls needed to be set straight. Also, I'm sorry about this morning."

"Oh, don't worry. I'm grumpy in the morning." she giggled. I turned away hiding my blush.

I then turned to face Haru, still smiling... and I reached out to take off her glasses.

Wow... I knew she was cute.. but...

I think I died on the spot.

There you have it! I hope that this chapter was better than the first one. :)
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