Title: Disappointments

Warning: Its not beta-ed. Please point out my mistakes. Arigatou. A little OOC here and there.

Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran. But may I please have the twins and Kyouya, Hatori?

Chapter 2: The love returned

Ootori Kyouya, why do you have to enter my safe heaven that I have built against you? You left me high and dry on the day you left without notice. I never knew that love could hurt so badly.

Without further ado, Haruhi accepted the invitation. "Okaasan, protect my heart from being pierced by the demon's fork again" Haruhi sighed.

Message alert sound A message box appeared on her laptop screen.

Kyouya:

Haruhi, thank you for adding me. How has your life been so far?

Ootori! After pulling a disappearing act 4 years ago you still have the nerve to ask how has my life been?

Haruhi:

Kyouya-senpai, may I ask why are you contacting me now after all these years?

Kyouya:

I've wished to contact you sooner, but I was busy with uni life.

Haruhi:

You're always busy! You're always making a grave for yourself with your countless books and figures! You have even buried my heart along with it. Yes senpai, I am in fact doing very fine.

Kyouya stared at Haruhi's words in disbelieve. My parting must have given her a big impact. Haruhi, I swear that I'll make you happy again.

Kyouya:

Haruhi, I am sorry that I've hurt you so badly. The reason why I am talking to you now is that I wish to mend our relationship. Words could not describe how much I've missed you.

Haruhi:

Well senpai, be sorry for yourself! Keep that selfish heart of yours to yourself. I am now happily engaged to someone who could return my love. Good night.

Haruhi was very enraged with the conversation that she had with Kyouya just now. Her heart is now fuming, hotter than the pits of hell.

Tears were now streaming down Haruhi's cheek, unnoticed…

Beep Beep Beep Beep Haruhi's phone rang. She was reluctant to answer the call. Haruhi just wanted to continue sleeping, hoping that the ringing would stop sometime soon.

Beep Beep Beep Beep The phone rang again. This time Haruhi answered the call.

"Good morning sleepy head! We'll be late for lectures if you don't hurry," Hikaru said from the other end of the line. "Kaoru and I are waiting for you downstairs"

She mumbled, "Alright, I'll be there in 10 minutes," Ahh… Hikaru and Kaoru, my personal sexytaries (it's a wordplay on secretary… teehee…). What would I do without them?

"Hikaru! Kaoru! Sorry for making you wait so long," Giving both of them a peck on the cheek.

The both of them chorused "It would take more than a peck on the cheek to make it up, Haruhi!"

Haruhi rolled her eyes, "What can I do for you now my dear friends?"

"Join us for a movie at our house tonight!"

"Sure, I'll make some caramelised popcorn" came her reply as she hopped into their car.

Hikaru and Kaoru's condo is four times the size of her apartment. Haruhi could not help but to stop at stare at the condo's lavish exterior every time she pays them a visit.

Its walls gave out an orange glow with the sun setting behind it. The garden in front is well kept and the sweet smell of roses always filled the air, inviting anyone who walks past it to (literally) stop and smell the roses.

Ding dong

Hikaru ran down the hall to get the door. The twins were trying to adept to a little of the commoner's practice.

Mischievous orange eyes meet a set of rich brown eyes.

"You are here early!" he exclaimed.

Haruhi was smilling broadly, "Since when was I late for outings?"

Hikaru invited Haruhi in and closed the door behind them before proceeding to the TV room. Kaoru was already there waiting, sipping on a mug of warm coffee. It was the mug that Haruhi painted for the three of them with their caricatures on.

"Lets get on with the movie!" Kaoru pointed the remote at the TV to turn it on.

The movie went on well with the three of them snuggled against each other on comfy bean bags.

At times they would laughed their heads out, popped popcorns into their mouths, cry their eyes out when the main character died and Haruhi would fall asleep in between them.

The twins continued watching the movie with Haruhi drooling on Kaoru's shoulder. The both of them chuckled at the sight of the drooling Haruhi.

"She looks so cute, Kaoru," Hikaru looked at her lovingly.

"Yes, she does," Kaoru replied while wiping the drool of Haruhi's mouth with his handkerchief.

The three of them slept blissfully in each others arms.

The next morning…

"Mmmph… Has the movie ended already?" asked Haruhi. What is the time? Did I sleep throughout the movie? Its still dark.

No answer.

She shot her eyes open only to see the older twin sleeping on her lap. Her head was resting on the younger twin's shoulder, arms wrapped around his waist as though hugging a pillow.

Awww… The sweet angels are still sleeping. Her hands started to gently caress the hair of the older twin. She gave the younger twin a peck on his jaw line.

"Hitachiin Kaoru, I like you a lot," whispered Haruhi into Kaoru's ear before planting another kiss on his ear, hoping that he didn't hear what she had just said.

He heard that. Kaoru's eyes slowly opened eyes peeking at Haruhi who is still gazing at him.

"I'm sorry Haruhi, but I don't like you" he whispered back.

Haruhi's eyes widen. He was awake! Arghh… Stupid Haruhi! Why am I doing such silly things? Of course he doesn't like you. You're merely a toy to them.

"However, I love you a lot Fujioka Haruhi," Kaoru leaned down to give Haruhi a soft kiss before going back to sleep again leaving Haruhi blinking with disbelieve.

He…he… loves me? Oh Kaoru, I'm so sorry for being so blind to your feelings. Haruhi thought before letting sleep take over her again.

A few hours later…

"Hikaru! Haruhi! Rise and shine! Breakfast is ready!" shouted Kaoru at the other end of the bedroom.

He has already showered and changed into a fresh pair of clothes. He went down to the kitchen after that leaving Hikaru and Haruhi to slap themselves out from dreamland to reality.

Haruhi saw a green turtle neck shirt and brown cargos on the floor beside her. Kaoru has prepared a set of his clothes for me to change. How thoughtful of him…

Kaoru was already happily eating his toast and sipping on hot cocoa in the kitchen when Hikaru and Haruhi arrived. He had a cheerful sparkle in his eyes.

"Hey Kaoru, do you have any marshmallows here?" asked Haruhi.

"Yeah, its in the third cabinet" Kaoru wondered why Haruhi asked for it.

Haruhi walked over to the cabinet to get the marshmallows and plonked a handful of into his mug.

"It tastes much better this way," winking at Kaoru.

Hikaru who was also preparing hot cocoa copied what Haruhi just did. Haruhi watched the both of them taking a sip of the alien drink.

Haruhi asked after seeing their smiling faces, "So, what do you think?"

All they could reply was, "Whoa! Its good! Very good!"

The trio continued eating and chit-chatting over breakfast. Kaoru and Haruhi were stealing glances at each other whenever they could while Hikaru babbled about last night's movie.

Haruhi went back to her apartment after breakfast. Her apartment was in a mess. Dirty laundry was pilling up as she was away the night before. Books were scattered all over her study table. Some were sitting majestically on her sofa with their spines on the cushion and its contents smiling brightly at her (ie. the book's opened XD). The dishes were left unwashed in the sink.

Sigh… I have a lot of cleaning up to do! It was almost night when Haruhi was done cleaning. I should get Kaoru's clothes washed and return it to him tomorrow. Well, I'll just pop them into the washing machine!

At the Hitachiin condo…

Kaoru was blogging like he always does before going to bed. The last sentence of his entry was:

A wiseman once said; "If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it was, and always will be yours. If it never returns, it was never yours to begin with". Mine came back to me after a long time of waiting.

I will always cherish you, Haruhi.

A/N: Ahhhh… I've created a beast! Thank you once again for reading! Keep you votes coming in! I'm still undecided. Hikaru, Kaoru or Kyouya? Neither have I forgotten about Kyouya. He'll be making appearances in the next chapter. Reviews are encouraged:p

Natsuya: Thank you for your comments and advice! I will keep that in mind. Hehe… You're right, it was a strenuous read with chapter 1's format.