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Chapter 5: the date

Kyouya's behavior bothered Haruhi greatly. The way he'd been watching Tamaki and her as they left. Made her want to fall to her knees in misery for some reason. What was bothering him so much? What could she do to help? Why wouldn't he let her in, let her help? Maybe it was just the Ootori way. But he'd proven himself different than the usual Kyouya Ootori she had known to begin with.

"Haruhi what is on your mind my dear?" Tamaki startled Haruhi from her inner thinking and she turned her head from the tinted windows of his stretch limo. She looked up into the friendly smile and bright blue eyes.

"It's nothing Tamaki-Senpai." Haruhi averted her eyes and found her mind went immediately back to her previous thoughts. Tamaki frowned, slightly hurt by his young "daughters" attitude. Something inside him told him he should give her an option this time.

"If you're distracted Haruhi, maybe this wouldn't be the best thing for you. Do you want me to drop you off at home?" Haruhi still half zoned out in her thoughts turned to agree with his last statement then caught a glimpse of his face. He looked disappointed, sad, but he pushed his smile out and looked at her with eyes hiding the sadness she was bringing him. That look shook everything inside Haruhi. Shook feelings she thought she did not posses.

"I'd…" She paused frowning looking again into those sad eyes. "I want to stay with you Tamaki-Senpai." She finished finally. Tamaki's eyes brightened his smile became true and he threw himself at her applauding and cheering for her choice. Haruhi had little choice but to laugh at the teen and try and fend him off but in the end she agreed to the embrace and wiped away tears of laughter as they drove along.

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Two hours later Haruhi was sitting on a sandy beach watching the waves lap against the soft tan sand as she rested on hand on her content and full belly. Tamaki was leaning on backwards on his hands smiling out at the waters and casting secret glances towards Haruhi without her notice. He was very pleased with the way things had turned out tonight. She'd laughed, smiled, and even chatted to him as he'd known her all her life. He found it enjoyable for her to find trust and friendship in his presence. He knew he was truly fallen for his fellow host member. And knowing she might very well be his one day made his heart glow with love.

They'd come to a isolated beach where Tamaki had produced a picnic for them. Haruhi wad immediately drawn in by the foods and Tamaki was pleased with her reactions. He treated her like a queen asking what she wanted, how she wanted it and all but refusing to let her do anything for herself. She laughed almost the whole way through it as she watched Tamaki try and make things the way she liked it. But in the end he earned a thank you hug and more laughter for his attempts to please.

"Haruhi will you take a walk with me?" He asked suddenly climbing to his feet. Haruhi looked up from the waters a content smile lifting her face.

"Yes, that would be fun Senpai." She surprised him by holding out her hand for him to help her up. He smiled and placed the delicate hand in his and tugged her to her feet. Her hand fit nicely in his and was soft and warm.

"Let's go then." She smiled brightly up at him and he felt the heat of blood rush across his face.

"Yes, lets." Tamaki tried his luck with slipping his hand into hers as they began to walk and was pleasantly surprised when she did not pull away. She instead sighed and touched her head to his shoulder for a moment before straightening again. Tamaki felt his heart jump with joy.

"This is very nice Tamaki-Senpai. I really enjoyed spending time with you tonight. It was the perfect distraction I needed." Haruhi watched the waters lapping around her bare feet. She did not see him beam at her.

"And what was so distracting to you?" Haruhi looked hesitate. "Oh, come now you can tell Daddy anything." Tamaki earned a short laugh for that but she still shook her head.

"I'd rather not talk about it, why spoil a perfect night?" She looked up and felt his happiness as he gazed back at her. That brought another smile from her and she felt her stomach do a little butterfly dance before she looked away and it calmed.

They continued to walk along until finally Tamaki tugged her to a stop and turned her towards him. Placing both hands in his he took a deep breath and looked directly into Haruhi's eyes.

"Haruhi will you not accept my earlier proposal? Will you not be mine?" Haruhi sighed and looked away from him. Tamaki felt his heart drop a level.

"You said yourself this night was perfect?" Tamaki moved his hand up to tilt her chin up to look at him again. But when Haruhi looked up at him, she was confused to see the face of Kyouya's instead. The gentle movement of his lips in a comforting story as the storm beat around them. She could smell his scent; feel the tickle of his dark hair. She shook her head and broke contact with Tamaki.

"I just….can't. I need more time to think Tamaki-Senpai." She hugged her arms and looked out into the waters once more. She felt alone in the vastness of waves and depths of mystery. What could be out there that kept her from reaching shore, a safe place? What was holding her back from Tamaki's love? She could see it clearly in his eyes that he was being sincere. Is it you Kyouya? She wondered silently forcing his image away from her eyes yet again.

"Don't worry my dear. I will wait for you, I will be here no matter what you chose, and you are dear to me. I would not lose you to anything." Tamaki's arms circled her and she touched his arm with her small hands.

"Thank you Senpai." Haruhi whispered closing her eyes. She found Kyouya there, but Tamaki came as well. His gentle smile and hand extended for her to take. What's going on with my heart? Why does it race for you Tamaki, and you Kyouya? Why….

A/N: there ya go short I know but I hope you like it :D please review people I love the reviews!!! :D