An Engagement Party
Maybe I'm wrong you decide
Haruhi checked herself in the mirror one last time. "You look beautiful," Kyouya told her, wrapping his arms around her shoulders from behind. "You worry too much. Father already approves. He likes you very much." Sighing, the girl leaned back into her fiancé. Instead of her normal cross-dressing boy's uniform, she was dressed in a pastel yellow sundress. It hugged her developing curves nicely while still leaving plenty of room to move freely. It had been a present from her husband-to-be who was clad in a powder blue polo shirt and khaki pants. This was the first time she would be meeting his extended family, but from what she understood it was his sister she would have to impress, not his father. Tamaki knocked gently on the door, opening it slowly. The blonde's heart ached at the display.
Shoulda been strong yeah I lied
"Hey," he called cheerfully, putting on a mask. "You'd better get down there before Hunny senpai eats your cake. Mori senpai can only hold him off for so long." The couple smiled. Tamaki's heart broke. His mind was flooded with memories of when he and Haruhi had had their chance at forever. He'd loved her. She'd loved him. But he had made a huge mistake.
Nobody gets me like you.
He hadn't been able to let go of his hosting instincts. He had run to every "damsel in distress" that had called out to him. It had been so difficult for Haruhi. She couldn't take him running off towards every girl with long lashes and complicated problems.
Couldn't keep hold of you then,
He had pleaded with her not to leave. He begged for another chance, for her to just talk to him about this.
How could I know what you meant?
She had told him that he didn't understand her feelings. He was too busy trying to avoid his problems by solving the problems of others to notice that she needed something more from him.
There was nothin' to compare to.
She was his first relationship and he had thought he was doing exceptionally well. It was just his nature to help people. He didn't know what she was telling him.
There's a mountain between us.
Their relationship had ended badly. They were still friends, but she made it very clear that a relationship would be impossible. Now she was engaged, and to his best friend.
But there's one thing I'm sure of. That I know how I feel about you now.
Now, seeing her with Kyouya and seeing how he acted with her, he realized what she had been talking about. She needed a man's undivided and whole hearted attention. She needed to be the only one in the room to him. She had wanted him to love her, and only her.
Can we bring…yesterday…back around?
He would give his life just to do it all again, to treat her like the princess she was. Maybe then they would have had their happily ever after.
'cause I know…how I feel about you now.
His heart yearned for her. It was a deep seated, physical need. He wanted to touch her face, to hold her the way his friend did now.
I was dumb. I was wrong. I let you down.
He'd disappointed her. She had wanted to be with him from the start, but he'd ruined it all over stupid old habits.
But I know…how I feel…about you now.
The love he felt stabbed at his heart again and again, knowing that he'd hurt her. Any man who could hurt such a pure, loving creature was undeserving of her. This is why he conceded to Kyouya in the battle for her heart. The Oohtori would make her happy in ways that he never could. She deserved this, and so did his friend. So he would fake a smile, wish them luck, make his toast at the reception, everything a good friends is supposed to do, to make her happy now, in the hopes of somehow making up for hurting her in the past. He watched them walk around the courtyard of the Oohtori estate, arms linked and holding hands, hugging every once in awhile as they spoke to the many guests. He didn't leave his table, ordering several rounds of drinks. Finally, when the sun was beginning to fade, someone stood before him. "Tamaki senpai?" He looked up at Haruhi who watched him with a sparkle in her eyes. She looked so beautiful in the orange and pink of the setting sun. "I just wanted to say…thank you. Thank you for coming…and for being Kyouya kun's best man." Giving a weak smile to her shoes, she continued. "You've made me very happy." He couldn't stop himself from smiling and he stood and took her hand, holding it as a friend would. "I'll always be there if you need anything."
But I know…how I feel…about you now.
