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Chapter 4: My Second Day (...STILL)

08/25/09

Haruhi's P.O.V.

"Please, sit down, Haruhi-chan." Hikaru said, gesturing to the red chair. I looked at him, sighing.

"If... you leave me alone at school from now on I'll allow it."

"But.. Haru-chan!" argued, Honey Sempai, "Hika-chan wants to be your friend! We all do. Plus, he only wants to make you more cute" he grinned. I don't know what it is up with this kid, but he's definitely good at persuading people... "Fine, do what you want."

"YAY!" They both shouted at once. I could just feel a head ache coming on. But, thinking about what Honey said... Maybe having friends wouldn't be so bad. Not only that, but I'm sure the girls in our class will accept me if I don't look so poor. I'm just not sure about wearing a dress!

Hikaru spun the chair around so that it was not facing the mirror. As I sat down, he said "I'm going to leave the chair facing the wall so your new look will be a surprise, okay?" I nodded my head.

He reached for a pair of shiny, silver hairdressing scissors. They looked really expensive. He examined my hair for a few minutes and quickly, but careful began snipping away. I watched the little brown strands of hair flutter towards the ground. I'm getting kind of nervous..

Before I knew it Tamaki Souh was back. "The dress?" asked Hikaru.

"Actually... they don't have any at the moment. They're waiting for next year to buy more."

"What?"

"Hikaru! Don't get angry. This is a good opportunity for Haru-chan to wear cute clothes to school!"

My eyes went wide at this suggestion, but I knew that this was part of the make-over... so I kept my mouth shut. I also had to try my best to fit in at school. Hikaru looked deep in thought. Soon enough, as though a light bulb had flickered on above his head, he whispered, "I've got it."

He then pulled out his cell again. I took this chance to see him in action. It never fails to amuse me how fast some people text message. Once he was done we all just stood there. Besides Honey- Sempai, anyway, who was busy polishing off another cake. Man, he can eat! Suddenly, Hikaru's phone went off. "She says she'll be right over with some outfits. Once her break starts, anyway" he read aloud. Huh? Who will be back...?

"Who will?" I asked, out loud this time.

"My mom, of course." Of course, as if it was obvious... we just met. I didn't even know if he had a mom or not. "She works in the fashion profession" He continued.

"Oh, that is really cool" I replied. I definitely meant it, too.

"Yeah... so what does your mother do?" he asked. I looked at my feet.

"Actually, my mother was a lawyer... before she passed away."

Everyone stared at me. "I'm sorry I asked such a thing, Haruhi. If I had known.."

"It's perfectly okay. It happened when I was really young. You couldn't possibly have known,"

I smiled. "Yeah." He said, nodding.

"Well! Ready to see yourself?" asked Souh-kun.

"Sure" I replied. It's now or never! Oh, wait... I have to squint to see.

"Umm, before that... do you plan to buy me new glasses?"

Hikaru froze. "Oh right, Tamaki... contacts."

"Sure, coming up!" Souh-kun smiled. (A/N: Let's just forget about prescriptions, lol!)

"Uhh, sorry about breaking your specs, Haruhi-chan.." muttered Hikaru.

I giggled. "Well, I guess its fine as long as you supply me with contacts."

He nodded and smiled. I really like his smile... when it's genuine, of course.

"HIKARUU!!" screamed someone from outside his bedroom door,

"I'm coming in!" It was a woman's voice. It must be his mother. Soon, I discovered that I was right. A tall, slender, beautiful woman burst through the door. Her orange-brown hair swaying back and forth with her movements... I definitely see where Kaoru and Hikaru get their good looks!

I immediately noticed her hands full of shopping bags. "Ah, yes... I'm sure the sizes I picked out will fit perfectly." She nodded obviously proud of herself. "Fujioka- san, correct?"

"Ah, yes." I smiled. She also smiled. I had my doubts about her getting the correct sizes... who could be that right on? "Woman's intuition." She said, answering my question. Wait... I didn't say anything?

"I'm sure you were wondering how I could be so magnificent. I mean, getting your sizes right without even knowing you." Is this woman psychic or something?

"Please, mom. Don't flatter yourself. If I hadn't given you a description of Haruhi you would have been completely lost." Hikaru piped up and his mother guffawed. Their relationship made me laugh.

"Well! Fujioka-san, please try on one of these outfits," said Mrs. Hitachiin. She pointed through the door to another across the hallway. She passed me a shopping bag at random on my way out. "Thank you very much for everything!" I smiled. "Oh... and please, call me Haruhi." I said, winking.

Holy... even their bathrooms are huge. Once I was finished changing, making sure to NOT look in the mirror, (I didn't want to ruin it!) I made my way across the hall and back into Hikaru-kun's room.

"Wow!" cried Honey-sempai. Everyone else stood there looking pleased and or shocked. It kind of made me smile. Hopefully I'll fit in more at school! "Here are some contacts, Haruhi-chan," said Souh-kun. He held them out for me to grab. "Ah, thanks." I replied. I walked over to the mirror and slipped them in.

I then blinked a few times and stepped back a couple steps. Staring back at me from the mirror was a completely different person from before. I touched my hair, felt my face... "Wow.." was the only word I could think of to express how I felt. "Haruhi-chan, do you like the outfit I picked out?" asked Hikaru's mom. I smiled and nodded my head. "It's really cute. Thank you again." I sort of felt guilty for freaking out about this whole thing. I'm sure Hikaru wasn't just using me as a test subject or the like. I turned to face him and I smiled a huge smile. He returned it and made his way over to where I stood. I practically jumped at him and wrapped my arms around his neck in a hug. "I know I was against this but... and I don't mean to brag but...! Can you just imagine the look on those girls' faces when they see me tomorrow?" I laughed.

Hikaru's P.O.V.

I instantly blushed bright red. She's so cute... too cute! Well, might as well enjoy the moment. I hugged her back, laughing along with her. "Definitely."

"How sweet, Hikaru has a GIRLFRIEND!" Mrs. Hitachiin screeched.

Haruhi and I instantly let go of each other. "N-No! It's not like that!" we both yelled in unison.

She looked disappointed for a few seconds but instantly perked up. "For now." She winked.

I sweat dropped and looked down at Haruhi. She was blushing madly. How cute.

"Uh...umm I think I should go h-home now." She stuttered, scratching her cheek.

"So soon? Why not stay for dinner, Haruhi-chan?" offered my mom.

"Yeah..." I shyly agreed. Wait? "Shyly"... that is so unlike me. Haruhi seemed to be in deep thought.

"Honestly, I would love to... but I think I should get home. I'm making supper tonight."

Everyone said good-bye to Haruhi-chan and I helped her find her way to the door.

"Your house is so big. It's amazing..." she smiled. I nodded. It really is, I guess.

"Yeah, well I'll help you with these bags and accompany you home." I said, picking up some bags in one hand and more in the other. "Oh, thanks. I could take some?" she offered.

"No, it's alright." I replied, winking. That should make her heart beat a little faster.

"Hey Hikaru! How come you ditched school?" asked Kaoru, coming from behind us.

"Oh, hey... I skipped to give Haruhi-chan a make-over." I said, pointing to Haruhi. She blushed.

Kaoru smiled hugely. "Wow! Nice work, bro. She looks great!" he said, lightly punching my shoulder.

"I know. I'm great. I really can't wait to see the reactions of those snobby bitc-"; I started to say... forgetting Haruhi-chan was there. I sweat dropped. "Snobs."

I couldn't stop looking at Haruhi the whole way to her house. I knew that all she needed was a little bit of a fix up. I mean, she was NOT ugly before. She was cute. Now, she was cute AND fashionable!

I'm quite proud of my work. "Hikaru-kun... I'd like to apologize." whispered, Haruhi.

"Wha? Why?" I replied. She fiddled with her fingers for a few seconds and then looked up at me.

"Well, I think that I've been really mean lately. I know we just met and maybe I'm giving off the impression that I hate you... I just want you to know that I don't." She began, "I had this crazy thought that having friends would interfere with school. You proved my theory correct... but I had a lot of fun today." I thought about her confession thoughtfully. Honestly, I found that her personality was really cute. I don't mind her being rude or rejecting me (as a friend), because I'm also like that. I may not be the nicest kid around but I do have feelings and I do care about people. Well, mostly friends and family. I could care-less about the rest. "Haruhi-chan, believe me. I never thought you exactly hated me. Why the sudden change of heart, though?" I asked. She brushed her bangs aside and looked me in the eyes again.

"I feel that you're a caring person. I don't want to ruin a friendship with someone who truly cares for me. Instead of shoving you and Kaoru away... I'd like to be friends." She muttered, and quickly looked away. Man, she's cute. I immediately broke out in laughter. "Okay. Friends it is" I said, holding out my hand for her to shake. She giggled and shook my hand. "Excuse me, Hikaru-sama, we're here." interrupted our driver. "Oh! One second, Haruhi." I said, opening my door to get out. I fast walked around the vehicle and opened her door for her. This time her seat belt was already unbuckled so I didn't need to help her. Darn.

"Thanks again, Hikaru-kun. I'll see you at school tomorrow" she said, smiling. I nodded and went around to the trunk to unload the clothes.

"Umm! Hikaru-kun... please tell your mom that I really don't feel comfortable taking all of these clothes for free..."

I looked down at her and smiled. "It's fine Haruhi, trust me." She blushed and nodded.

"Still... if there's anything I can do... let me know." she muttered. We walked up the steps to her apartment door and she opened it. I quickly set the bags down in the entrance and stepped back outside. "Well, see you tomorrow" I mumbled, "Bye."

"Good-bye, have a nice night" she replied.