Chapter 6: The Final Attempt: Hikaru's Desperation

Disclaimer- I don't own the OHSHC or any of the characters. If I did I probably wouldn't have Haruhi secretly being a girl she'd be an actual boy. Or not in the anime at all.

Summary- Wednesday has ended in Hikaru planning to do whatever it take to get Kaoru back. Will this ruin his friendship with Haruhi or will everything be uncovered? In Hikaru's mind this is his last day to make Kaoru his before winter break and before they leave the school Friday. Just how far is Hikaru willing to go? Well you have to read to find out.

A/N- This is my 1st OHSHC story. Despite me being totally obsessed I haven't really written anything for this anime. Kaoru and Hikaru don't know each other, they aren't related and Hikaru is kinda gothic/emo. Their features are the same as in the anime and manga except Hikaru's hair, eyes, and clothing. Haruhi in this story is a boy not a girl in disguise. This chapter is in 3rd person. The 5 days of school are in 3rd person.

*Thursday*

"Good morning Hikaru." Haruhi said as Hikaru walked over to him.

They were in class that day because surprising a substitute came but that substitute is lazy and fell asleep. The chairman said everyone could still leave and the "teacher" can sleep.

"Haruhi." Hikaru said slightly annoyed as he took his seat.

"I know you're angry about Kaoru. The truth is I'm not in love with him." Haruhi said looking at Hikaru.

"Then why are you with him?" Hikaru exclaimed trying not to draw attention to himself.

"Don't tell Kaoru I told you this. He saw you kissing a girl and his heart broke. He thinks you don't love him...and I'm helping him get revenge." Haruhi exclaimed as Hikaru slammed a fist on his desk.

"I should've known! I'm an idiot! I love him I really do but that was nothing! I swear it didn't mean a thing!" Hikaru exclaimed putting his head on the desk.

"It wasn't then why did you kiss the girl?" Haruhi asked as he watched most of the class leave.

"She was heartbroken. She liked me but I could never return her feelings. When I hung out with Kaoru and professed my love to him she was really shattered. She said if I could just kiss her once she'd be able to move on...I'm so stupid. Haruhi I have 1 day left to make Kaoru mine before we go on winter break and I lose my chance forever." Hikaru said as a tear fell from his eye.

"You're crying...Hikaru you never cry. You really love him...you've gotta make it right. You've gotta make this day count...then tomorrow he'll be all yours." Haruhi said touching Hikaru's arm.

"Thanks Haruhi...you're a great friend. I'm sorry for everything I said to you yesterday." Hikaru said hugging Haruhi as Kaoru walked into the room.

"Shoulda brought my camera. That's a picture perfect moment." Kaoru said smiling as he walked over to Haruhi.

"How about we go to the media room today and watch movies. I talked the librarian into giving me the keys." Kaoru said showing them the keys.

"No way...you're good. Everyone said in the 30 years that lady has worked here she made it her rule to never give freshman those keys." Hikaru said staring in amazement.

"She said I'm the exception to that rule." Kaoru said looking at Hikaru with a smile.

"Then let's go." Haruhi said standing up.

"Yea...we only have about 2 hours left before Hosting. Everyone's been getting here super late since we don't have any teachers." Hikaru said as they all walked out of the room.

They walked to the media center and went straight to the back room. Kaoru opened the door and entered last. The room had a couch big enough for 2 people, 2 rotating lounge chairs, a popcorn machine, and a fridge full of soda. On the left was a huge glass cabinet full of movies ranging from romance to tragedy and from comedy to horror. Kaoru walked over to the movie case and opened it as Haruhi sat in a rotating chair and Hikaru sat on the couch.

"What should we watch?" Kaoru asked looking at the extensive collection of dvds.

"Horror...definitely nothing romantic." Hikaru said as Haruhi nodded his head in agreement.

"Ok so the choices are Wicked Little Things, Shutter Island, The Crazies, (eh why not include this one) Rise: Blood Hunter, or One Missed Call. (A/N- A few of my favs.)" Kaoru said bringing the dvds over to the table.

"I like Shutter Island. What do you think Haruhi?" Hikaru asked looking at Haruhi.

"I've seen all of those except Shutter Island so I chose that one." Haruhi said as he and Hikaru looked at Kaoru.

"I vote Shutter Island. It's an awesome movie." Kaoru said putting it down on the table and taking the others back to the cabinet.

"Alright I got the popcorn. Haruhi you get the drinks." Hikaru said as he got up and got 3 bags of popcorn and Haruhi got 3 glass bottles of Coke.

Kaoru sat next to Hikaru on the couch as the movie played. No one said as word as Haruhi watched Hikaru waiting to see what he was planning on doing to win Kaoru's heart. Hikaru just sat there and looked at the movie not sure what his next move should be.

*1 hour 15 minutes later*

"Kaoru...Hikaru I'm going to the Host Club. Kyoya texted me saying we're starting in 15 minutes and leaving in a hour." Haruhi said getting up and walking out of the door.

"I'll stop the movie." Kaoru said just before Haruhi walked out the door.

"And I'll clean this up." Hikaru said gathering the popcorn bags and glass bottles.

They worked quietly cleaning up the room. Hikaru couldn't stop looking at Kaoru and Kaoru was intent on getting out of there as fast as possible.

"Kaoru...I'm sorry." Hikaru said shocking Kaoru.

"What for?" Kaoru asked looking at the black haired teen.

"For not explaining things to you." Hikaru said as he walked towards Kaoru.

"What do you mean?" Kaoru asked as the door opened.

"What's taking you 2 so long Kyoya's getting angry." Haruhi said as a chill went through Hikaru.

"We'll talk later. Trust me you don't wanna make the Shadow King mad." Hikaru said as they walked out of the room and Kaoru gave the librarian the keys back.

"Thanks again." Kaoru said smiling as the librarian nodded and he left.

"So you 2 trying to make up." Haruhi whispered as they walked to the music room; Hikaru leading the way.

"I don't know. He started apologizing...but I don't know about what or why." Kaoru whispered.

"He thinks today is the last day to get you back. If he doesn't before the end of tomorrow I think he'll regret it forever. You're the only one he's ever loved this much. The only one he's ever deemed worth fighting for." Haruhi said as they reached the music room.

"Really? Well I guess I have some thinking to do." Kaoru said as they walked into the room.

"Hello everyone." Hikaru said trying to break the tension as all eyes were on the 3 as they walked into the room.

"You 2 aren't still fighting are you?" One of the girls asked looking concerned.

"No we aren't. We decided Kaoru should choose who he wants to be with." Hikaru said hugging Kaoru and the girls smiled.

"So do you know who you're going to choose?" One of the girls asked Kaoru.

"No...and after everything that's happened my decision isn't easy. I don't think I'll be joining you all today...I'm going to think about this alone. Bye Hikaru bye Haruhi." Kaoru said turning to leave.

"Bye." Hikaru replied as Haruhi nodded.

*In the Courtyard*

"I can't believe its come down to this. Hikaru...do you honestly love me? What did you want to tell me?" Kaoru whispered as the wind slightly blew his hair and jacket.

"Hey you'll catch a cold." Hikaru said walking over to Kaoru.

"Hosting is over that fast?" Kaoru asked confused as he stood up.

"Yea we were 35 minutes late. Shocking huh." Hikaru said slightly laughing.

"Yea...so what did you want to tell me?" Kaoru asked as they slowly walked to their limos.

"That the girl you saw me kissing...it meant nothing. She was in love with me but I could never love her back. She said if I kissed her she'd be able to move on. Haruhi told me it really hurt you to see that and...I'm sorry my angel." Hikaru explained as they reached the front of the school.

"I forgive you Hikaru...I could never stay mad at you." Kaoru said hugging Hikaru.

"So does this mean you're mine?" Hikaru asked looking hopeful.

"Tomorrow." Kaoru said as Hikaru looked clueless.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Hikaru asked as they reached the limos.

"Tomorrow I'll give you my answer. Goodbye 'til tomorrow Hikaru." Kaoru said kissing Hikaru's cheek and then got into his limo.

"'Til tomorrow Kaoru." Hikaru said getting into his own limo.

A/N- 1 more chapt to go. Will Kaoru be Hikaru's or will Hikaru forever regret losing him? Well if you think you know how this will end guess again. I'm notorious for changing the ending at the very last minute. R&R ppl thanks for all the reviews I've gotten. Maria Starlight out.