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Chapter 7: A Caring Kiss

Haruhi looked up again as Kyouya walked behind her towards the other side of the room. She felt her face pull further down as he walked on without so much as a glance or word to her. For the last week Kyouya had been acting even more distant from her, and colder. They had barely spoken two words to each other this entire time. It was beginning to really bother Haurhi and she knew she had to get to the bottom of this before it ate away at her more. It was like she was losing a piece of her. The host club was like a big family to her, and even Kyouya had a place in it. His behavior hurt more then he probably knew.

"Hello my dear." Haruhi jumped when Tamaki walked up from behind her and scaring her. She turned her head and gave the boy a smile that sent him into a large hugging spree.

"Let me down Tamaki-Senpai!" Haruhi laughed shoving away from the boy and nearly loosing balance. But the twins caught her under the arms and straightened her. They both leaned on her shoulders and all three of them faced Tamaki.

"You must be more careful with her my lord." Hikaru said while Karou made a tsk noise. Tamaki began to pout and little tears formed at the corner of his eyes as he looked back at Haruhi.

"Oh do forgive me my dear, I would never hurt you!" He begged on one knee clasping her hand in his. Haruhi huffed pulling her hands away with a small blush and brushed off the twins.

"Don't you guys have to leave or something?" She asked folding her arms across her chest and stared at the twins. They looked at eachother then smiled.

"Yes we do, good bye." They walked away waving their hands in the air as they slunk out the doors. Tamaki was now sitting cross legged on the floor staring at the door in confusion.

"Where did they need to go?" He asked of Haruhi as she sighed and joined him on her knees. She moved her hair from her face and smiled a cute little smile that made Tamaki's heart flutter.

"I asked them to grab something for me later." She turned her head to him and pushed her fist to her cheek and rested her elbow on her knee.

"What are you going to do today Senpai?" She asked watching him with those big chocolate eyes he dared to love.

"I have to fly to another city for the afternoon. My grandmother needs me present for some family occasion." Tamaki sighed and drew circles on the floor.

"Oh, I'm sorry. But try to stay positive Senpai, I'm sure you'll have fun." She smiled again and he smiled back letting her energy fill him up.

"I can give you a ride home if you would like?" Tamaki offered, but sadly Haruhi shook her head and stood to her feet.

"Sorry, there a couple of things I need to work on here." She said mysteriously and casting a quick glance around the room to find Kyouya facing away from her and pretty much standing with his nose in the corner as if that would keep him from her view.

"Alright my dear. Have a good time; I'll see you later then." Tamaki took her extended hand she offered and stood to his feet. He pulled her forward wrapping her in a tight, quick, hug and then sauntered off waving as he walked through the door. Haruhi smiled in his direction for a while before turning with a purposeful look in Kyouya's direction. Nowhere for you to go now. She thought moving silently.

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Kyouya was absorbed into his notebook, but hadn't failed to notice the sudden silence that was now around him. He hadn't heard Haruhi leave, had heard everyone else, but not her….That began to worry him as the silence lengthened.

"Senpai?" Damn it. He thought turning slowly to see Haruhi standing behind him. Her arms were folded across her chest in an all too familiar way. He wanted to groan, but held it in and answered her calmly.

"Yes Haruhi?" His voice was a little strained but he hoped she did not notice. The tightening of her lips proved this wrong.

"We need to talk Senpai." She frowned and this time he couldn't help but respond. He snapped the notebook closed placed on the desk beside him and sighed.

"About what?" He knew it sounded out of character, and immature to say at the least but he just didn't want this to be happening at the moment. Yes, he'd admit he wanted her. But that didn't give him the right to take her away right under Tamaki's nose; especially when she appeared to be becoming quite fond of the teen.

"You know what, you've been acting so strange. And now you've pretty much started to ignore me completely Senpai," She paused for a moment trying to gage his expression, "I'm just worried that I'm losing a friend." She said softly. That affected his expression for a moment but he immediately put up his mask again.

"I don't know what your talking about Haruhi. I've just been very busy. I have no time to chit chat with you." That was cold, even for him. He wincing inside as he saw a flash of anger rise up in her eyes.

"You're lying." Kyouya gawked at her.

"What?" He demanded.

"You're lying to me. I don't enjoy being lied to Senpai. Tell me what's been bothering you." Haruhi demanded. Kyouya simply shook his head taking a hold of emotions again quickly before they got the better of him.

"I'm not lying Haruhi, I have no need to lie." Kyouya moved to walk around her but Haruhi grabbed his arm and turned him in a circle till she now faced the wall and he faced her again.

"Kyouya I'm not playing here, tell me what is wrong!" haruhi all but shouted at him. He could tell he'd hit a nerve somewhere along there talk and now she was mad. Kyouya yanked his arm back from her and let the anger boil into his eyes.

"Why do you even care anyway Haurhi!" He shouted at her. He regretted it immediately. Haruhi's face went blank; her mouth was slightly open as if her next word had been about to exit but instead had died there. Kyouya felt the horrible memory of cold tears on his skin as Haruhi was cradled to him. Kyouya had been a comfort to her fears then and now, he was the reason for the tear in her eye. Oh, Haruhi. Kyouya moaned inside as he saw it fall from her eye in a quick slick descent. She reached up to brush it away quickly taking her eyes from him. But Kyouya reached out and grabbed her arm before she could wipe it away. Moving forward Kyouya gentle put his lips to hers in a soft quick kiss that affected Kyouya more then he thought a simple kiss ever would. Haruhi gawked at him as her face blushed. Kyouya released her arm wiped the tear away with a finger then turned, pushing up his glasses as he did and just simply walked away.

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