A/N:

Chapter 11

She fidgeted with the end of her coat for nearly the hundredth time as she listened to Tamaki lay out the great scheme for them to go on vacation at a secluded area down south. They'd take a flight and stay there for a few days maybe more, it depended on how well things went. Haruhi on the other hand was anxious to have Tamaki gone and some alone time with Kyouya. She slid her eyes slowly towards him. He hadn't moved from his bored pose this entire time. His glasses held the reflecting light and therefore she could not see his expression clearly. Couldn't tell if he looked at her either.

"Alright, well that is the plan for this weekend, we'll leave in the morning!" Tamaki exploded happily causing Haruhi to jump startled. She quickly took her eyes from Kyouya and moved them back to the other more cheerful teen. The twins and the others were already moving towards the door chatting happily about the new exciting trip.

"Aren't you excited my dear?" Tamaki asked taking Haruhi's small hand in his. She smiled a little and slipped it back without much notice as she praised Tamaki for planning such an exciting trip. He beamed and glowed at the compliment and hugged Haruhi in a suffocating grip.

"Thank you my dear. It means a lot for you to be happy while you're there. I have many things planned for us." Haruhi's face fell an inch as he hugged her but she quickly picked it up and replaced it as Tamaki pulled back to see her.

"Come now, I'll be outside waiting when you're ready to come down, and no I will take no excuses today you will be driven home by me. I feel so bad for not being there to comfort you properly while the storm was on." He made it seem like KYouya had done nothing but show up. But I knew better and pushed aside the harsh comment. I knew better.

Haruhi waited till Tamaki emerged from the stair well at the bottom of the floor before turning and heading towards Kyouya. She had to tell, she just had to tell she cared about him. And that night during the storm…it was just…damn even she didn't know how that night had come but she knew it was wonderful to have him close, to feel his words soothing her worried soul to have his touch rubbing away the fears and to have his face, so handsome and happy providing any comfort that I needed.

"Kyouya-senpai?" He didn't turn right away and Haruhi's stomach lurched suddenly in warning.

"What is it Haruhi?" He turned, his face much to cold, his eyes hidden. Her eyes widened and she looked away for a moment but an irritated sigh passed his lips and she spoke up quickly feeling her heart hammering. She hadn't been this nervous before, why now?

"I…I wanted to tell you something. About the storm.. well the storms." She reached behind her neck and scratched nervously why was she acting like this? It was only Kyouya. But then again, why was he acting like she was nothing more than a bug.

"What about them Haruhi?" She saw his jaw tense, saw everything tense. What is going on? She wanted to ask but of course she did not.

"I really appreciate what you did. And as time came and went I sorta came to realize…." She hesitated chancing a glance towards him and saw that his face had softened, barely any but it was enough to give her courage to speak.

"That I have deep feelings for you Senpai." Her face exploded at that moment and she hastily looked away letting the silence suffocate her.

Oh, Haruhi…No… no. Kyouya pleaded silently watching her embarrassment spread beautifully across her face. She looked so lovely like that her face warm and rosy, her hair falling across her face trying to hide her expression of fear. Why did I do this to you Haruhi?

"Well that is…unfortunate." Slap. Haruhi felt his words hit hard and painfully across her face.

"W-What?" She asked her voice quivering. She glanced up and saw his eyes gleaming back through the lens of his glasses. They were cold, blank and lifeless. She shivered feeling tears rise.

"You are with Tamaki are you not?" She shook her head denying it but stopped and lowered her face. She liked Tamaki, there was no denying that….but who did she like more?

"I…will not take you away from Tamaki Haruhi. He and you will have much happiness together. There is no need for me to cause unnesscary grief if he lost you." KYouya stepped forward reaching for her face as if to cup it. Haruhi waited for the blissful contact but he pulled away at the last moment and retreated several steps.

"I'm sorry Haruhi. But I think you should go now. Tamaki is waiting for you." She turned away without a thought and walked slowly, in a daze through the door and down the stair case. Her mind wheeled fighting back the words, she tried to wake herself.

"Oh, there you are my dear…..Haruhi whats wrong!?" She stopped just a few feet from Tamaki who was leaning against his limo door waiting for her. He took a few steps towards her and she broke. She fell to the ground sobbing into her palms and rocking herself back and forth. Tamaki rushed to her quickly gathering her in his arms he tried to sooth her, stroke her head whisper comforts to her but all she could think about was how much better Kyouya could have comforted her, if only he hadn't hurt her so bad.