This story was originally started by Reina Moriko

'These are thoughts'

"This is normal speech"

These are locations

Chapter 3 - Recognition

Third Music Room

Hunny looked at Hinata. Mori had seen him stare and understood immediatly.

Hall

Seeing at the moment Hunny and Mori didn't have guest, Mori brought him out to the hall. "Mitsukuni."

"What do you mean. I'm fine. Perfectly fine."

Mori stared. But that was all he needed to do for Hunny to understand.

Hunny looks down. Bangs covering his eyes and dropping his facade. "She was the first to stand up for me. I could have taken care of myself but she got hurt because of it. Then I saw her at the dojo last night." Mori was interested although his expression did not show it. "And she knew." He didn't need to explain. Mori knew how he felt. "I'm just so confused. Something everyone else is so oblivious to after all the years they have known me. But she- Hinata knew it only in a few days."

"Mitsukuni." He might have only said his name but to hunny his voice said This is something I cannot help you with. You must learn on your own.

After a moment Hunny went back to his facade. And they entered back into the room.

Class 1-A

The next day the class received an unwanted project. They were to get into partners and right an essay. The teachers wanted to see the students work well with others for most will need to make partnership to run their companies.

"Hinata" A voice came from behind her.

"Yes Haruhi."

"You wanna be partners." Hinata nodded.

The bell rang at the end of class but they were not done the essay. Haruhi sighed "I guess we will have to work on it after school." She lookes up at Hinata "There is no way we are going to my house so can we go to yours?"

"S-sure. Although its not m-much." As Hinata said this Haruhi thought she was being modest and she had a big nice fancy house like the rest of the students.

Host Club

After school Hinata and Haruhi made their way to the music room together. As soon as they opened the door Tamaki ran to Haruhi and hugged her. Ranting about her being his daughter and blah blah blah.

Once Tamaki let go Haruhi spoke to Kyoya as he did not look away from his computer the entire time. "Cancel any appointments I have. I have to go to Hinata's house so we can finish our project."

"I want to go to our adopted daughters house too." Tamaki pouted and started to form tears in his eyes.

"Us to" The twins added nodding their heads behind their king.

If we went to her house maybe I could gather more information on her. Actually I don't even know where she lives so it is not just I can go over there whenever. Kyoya started plotting.

"Hey Takashi don't you wanna go to Hinata's house too." Mori nodded.

"So should we just take the day off" Kyoya asked as the other members nodded in agreement. "Then it's set-"

Just as Haruhi was going to yell at them because she just wanted the project done and over with Hinata beat her to it. "I'm sorry. I have to decline. It would be hard if you all came over. Besides if you all did come we would never finish our project."

The door to the host club had opened.

Haruhi grabbed Hinata's wrist and pulled her out the door while saying "Gomen Minna. Besides your guest are now here." And they left.

Streets

Haruhi was expecting a limo to come pick them up like everyone else. "Where's the big fancy limo?"

"Gomen Haruhi. I don' have one. I walk."

This caught Haruhi by surprise. "You don't have to apologize. I prefer to walk."

As they walked they spoke more about their assignment. Although Haruhi didn't realize she was in for more suprises.

Hinata stopped walking. "What's wrong Hinata? Why'd you stop?"

Hinata's Appartment

"We are h-here." She glanced over at the apartment. They went up to hers. As she opened the door Hinata whispered "I'm home." But as Haruhi walked in there was no one else.

"M-make yourself com-comfortable. If you don't mind I-i'm going to change into di-different clothes."

While Hinata went to get changed Haruhi looked around. There was no one else there. Haruhi had many thoughts in her head. There wasn't even much in the apartment making the two photos she had out stand out.

She walked over to it and looked over the three photos in front of her. One with many kids about twelve all gathered. Although there clothes were a bit funny. Another picture was her with her team. Although this picture they were in casual clothes and in a ramen restaurant. And the last picture caught Haruhi's attention. A tall man with long hair who appeared to be her father. Then a younger girl. Guessing it was a family photo it had to be her sister. Not even sure she had one and then Hinata. Although she looked slightly down depressed.

"Thanks for waiting." Hinata came out in a baggy sweater and a pair of jogging pants.

They started working on their projects.

Once they had finished Haruhi stood up and stretched her arms above her head.

"You don't have to answer but why is it you live in this apartment alone?"

Hinata looked down towards the ground tears forming in her eyes.

"You don't have to answer."

Hinata whipped away her tears and took a deep breath. "Because this is now my home. I'm not wanted. I'm- I'm just a lost cause."

Haruhi looked at her with sympathy. Hinata no longer being able to hold back her tears ran to Haruhi crying.

Haruhi didn't ask anything else. For now this would have to do.

But Hinata explained a bit. Making her feel closer to her. Hinata told her about how she was raised not mentioning she was a ninja, and about her sister and cousin.

"Arigatou Haruhi. I-I sh-shouldn't have cried like that."

"It's fine" Haruhi said giving one of her infamous smiles. "You know I think you are strong. Not just physically but mentally. Now since you are obviously not busy you wanna come to my house for dinner.

"S-sure." Hinata faintly blushed.

Haruhi's Appartment

"I'm home" a somewhat girlish voice said. Haruhi was making dinner and Hinata was sitting in the family room.

That must be dad. "Who might you be. I've never seen you before." 'Ah crap I forgot to tell Hinata that my dad is a crossdresser.'

Haruhi went into the other room for yet another surprise.

Hinata got up and bowed "I-I'm Hinata Hyuugu. I'm a friend of Haruhi. You must be her father."

'Honestly I need to know how she can tell apart all these things.' Haruhi inwardly sighed then sweat dropped.

"Hinata-san is so nice. I'm so happy Haruhi never brings friends home." Her dad was currently being Ranka and she was hugging her very tight. Although Hinata was nervous about the closeness. But Hinata at leased enjoyed herself that night.

Host Club

Everybody was currently hosting except Kyoya who was currently doing other work on his computer again, Haruhi who was having her break, and Hinata but she was serving tea.

"Haruhi may I speak with you a moment." Kyoya was ordering her not asking.

Haruhi went and sit down on the chair across from him "What do you want Kyoya-senpai?"

"You went to Hyuuga-san house last night. What did you find out about her?"

"I'm not telling you. I'm not a spy."

"What if I cut off 1/3 of your debt."

Haruhi glanced over in Hinata's direction looking at how happy she could be in front of everyone. So Haruhi replied with her voice tinted with sorrow so slightly that you would need to be very observant to trace it "I'll have to refuse the offer."

Kyoya was surprised at this. Did she just refuse to cut down her debt.

"It is not my life to share. Just let her be. When she wants us to know she will tell us."