Title: Disappointments
Warning: Its not beta-ed. Please point out my mistakes. Arigatou. A little OOCnes here and there.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran.
Chapter 5: I still love you
Chirp! Chirp!
Hikaru woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside. Sunrays were slicing through the room he and Kaoru shared. His hands wandered around to find Kaoru.
"Where's Kaoru?" He asked himself nervously.
He looked under the blanket. No, Kaoru wasn't there. He scanned through the floor. No, Kaoru wasn't there either.
I remembered clearly that I went to bed with Kaoru. Wait! Someone banged at the door last night. Oh no! Kaoru got kidnapped! But wait again, I remembered hearing Haruhi's voice in the guest room.
Hikaru walked slowly towards the guest room. His heart was racing. He didn't know why but he was sure that whatever he was going to see in that room wasn't going to please him.
He opened the door with a creek.
"Kaoru? Haruhi?"
Hikaru's eyes widened. A lump grew in his throat. He saw two figures glued together in a tight embrace. They were still sleeping. The taller figure resembled him. He knew the figure next to Kaoru was Haruhi.
I can't take this anymore! Why is Kaoru with Haruhi? Why am I feeling so angry? I don't even care about Haruhi. She's our toy. She's my toy!
Silver pearls were now gathering in his eyes, threatening to fall at the slightest movement. A hole was burning through his heart. Hikaru ran towards the kitchen, slamming the door behind him. He hated what he saw. Tears started trickling down his face.
Bang!
Kaoru and Haruhi woke up with a jerk. What happened? Who was that? They were still in an embrace.The two blushed at the position they were in. They let go of each other quickly.
"I'm sorry!" Kaoru and Haruhi apologised repeatedly to each other, fumbling out of bed.
A faint hint of blush is still on their faces.
Kaoru gave Haruhi a nervous smile. "Err… Haruhi, I think I'd better go check on Hikaru. Help yourself with the food in the kitchen,"
"Oh… alright," Haruhi replied with her eyes looking at the floor.
"I'll see you in a minute!" Kaoru walked out of the room as quickly as possible.
Our room's door is opened. Hikaru must have waked up. Kaoru peered into the room. He's not here. Maybe he's in the kitchen.
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In the kitchen…
Hikaru heard light footsteps walking towards the kitchen. This must be Haruhi.
"Oh, you're here Hikaru! Kaoru went to check up on you. Didn't you see him?" Haruhi asked curiously.
Hikaru stared at the coffee in his mug. "No, I didn't. I woke up earlier than the both of you did."
"I see" she said in a sad tone. He must have seen us in the guest room. I'd better choose my words wisely. Hikaru can act immaturely sometimes.
"Haruhi, what are you doing here?"
"I… I…"
"What were you doing with Kaoru in the guest room?!" Hikaru is now raising his voice.
"Hikaru, I can explain…" Haruhi was now afraid of Hikaru's flaring temper.
"Then what are you waiting for? I want explanations!" slamming his hand on the table.
Haruhi jerked a little. She is now sobbing a little.
"Hikaru! What did you do to Haruhi?" Kaoru came rushing into the kitchen when he heard someone shouting.
"I should be asking you what the both of you did last night behind my back!" Hikaru was clearly loosing his temper.
A pair of hands was suddenly placed on Haruhi's shoulders.
"Shh… you can stop crying now," Kaoru tried to comfort her.
"Hikaru, listen to me. Kyouya is back."
"What?"
"He harassed Haruhi last night. She came to our house crying badly. I had to comfort her."
Haruhi sobbed even more.
Hikaru's facial expression softens. Good job genius, you've acted stupidly again.
"I am so sorry Haruhi. I should have listened to your explanation before I got angry," Hikaru looked at her apologetically.
Haruhi nodded, accepting his apology.
"Now, go sit at the TV room. I'll bring your breakfast there," Kaoru said softly to Haruhi.
Haruhi walked towards the TV room obediently. Making sure that Haruhi was out of sight, Kaoru turned towards Hikaru.
"You love her, do you?" Kaoru asked.
Hikaru almost spilled the coffee that he was drinking. He raised his eyebrow curiously.
"I don't know, Kaoru. Why would you say that?" he asked looking away from Kaoru.
"Hikaru, sometimes you're just so blind towards your feelings. Open your heart or you will hurt yourself. If you don't love Haruhi, you wouldn't have acted like that just now."
"I guess so…"
Kaoru smiled at his brother who was now pondering at his words.
Patting Hikaru on the shoulder. "Come, let's make breakfast for Haruhi. She must be starving."
"Hai!"
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At the Hitachiin condo doorstep…
Ootori Kyouya knock on the door without hesitating. He was fumbling with the pendant he wore with his necklace.
Haruhi heard the knock from the TV room. The room was in fact very near the main door. She stood up and walking towards the door. Kaoru had reached the door before her and opened it.
"Ah, Kaoru…"
Haruhi stopped at her tracks upon hearing the familiar voice. The voice that sent shivers down her spine. The voice that brought back many bitter memories. The voice that went missing four years ago.
But it was also the voice that made her feel warm and fuzzy inside. The voice that told her many sweet things. The voice that was always there for her during stormy nights.
That voice that was etched in her mind in past and present life.
"How may I help you Kyouya-senpai?"
"I am here to see Haruhi"
"She's not here, now, please leave"
"I know she's here. Haruhi was not there went I visited her apartment. She was always close to the both of you, so she has to be here"
"I'm telling you again, senpai, she is not here"
"I know you're here Haruhi!" Kyouya said louder, trying to peer inside the condo but Kaoru was stopping him from doing so.
"What are you doing here senpai?! Get out or I'll hurt you! You have caused enough damage on Haruhi's life," Hikaru was now yelling at Kyouya.
Hikaru had almost punched Kyouya in the face but Kaoru stopped him.
"Go away Kyouya…," a soft voice said from behind the door.
The three men stopped whatever they doing for a brief moment. They held their breaths, waiting for someone to do something.
"Haruhi, I need to talk to you," Kyouya said, lowering his voice.
Haruhi covered her ears with her hands. "No, I don't want to talk to you. Leave, please."
"Haruhi, you want to talk to me," Kyouya had a serious look on his face.
Silence…
Haruhi took a hesitant step ahead. Kaoru put a hand on her shoulder to stop her, but Haruhi turned and gave him a smile that assured him that she would be okay. He released her and helped her put on her coat.
"Let's go Haruhi," Kyouya offered his arm to Haruhi.
Surprisingly, she took it and they walked towards Kyouya's car.
The two red heads watched as the car drove away to the open road.
"If he tries to hurt Haruhi again, I swear I will kill him," Hikaru mumbled under his breath.
Kaoru could only shake his head at his twin's immaturity. Perhaps, he needs to learn to control his temper. Hikaru can never go far with a temper like this.
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In Kyouya's car…
"Where is your driver senpai?" Haruhi asked curiously.
"I don't need one for today. Besides, having someone driving you around shows that you can't make your own decisions. You being led by someone when you, should be the one leading," Kyouya's eyes are still focusing on the road.
Haruhi sighed. Same old power hungry Kyouya…
Eyes still on the road. "Haruhi, you might be thinking that I am a person who thinks of nothing but power."
Haruhi raised an eyebrow. He has always managed to read my mind.
"You must understand that I will never let decide the path of my life on my behalf, except for you,"
His words shocked Haruhi. It echoed at the back of her head. The occupants in the car went silent. No more words were exchanged until they reached their destination. It was the same commoner's supermarket where Haruhi found him standing alone (in ep 17).
Kyouya held Haruhi's hand gently and led her to the same fast food restaurant where they ate. They are now waiting in line for their turn to place and order.
"Why are we here senpai?" Haruhi knew that Kyouya never liked fast food.
"I believe that I still owe you a meal, Haruhi," giving her a smile that he rarely gave.
"I thought you said that you are a delicate man, what changed your taste on barbaric food like this?"
Kyouya chuckled, "Perhaps I have changed, for the better."
Haruhi pondered for awhile on his words. Has he really changed?
This time, Kyouya placed the order. "Come, lets get a place to sit," nudging Haruhi out from her thoughts.
The restaurant still looked the same after all these years except for the menu and workers. Children are still happily playing around their parents. Parents are still wearing the same contented smile when they know that their children are enjoying themselves.
Kyouya is still the man that Haruhi fell in love with a couple of years ago. Haruhi is still the same woman that Kyouya fell in love with a couple of years ago. Secretly, they smiled in their hearts. They understood each other well at that moment.
"Haruhi… you know what?"
If I told you a secret
You won't tell a soul
Will you hold it and keep it alive
"Hmm?" Haruhi looked up, their eyes met.
Cause it's burning a hole
And I can't get to sleep
And I can't live alone in this lie
So look up
"I realised that I fell in love with you here," his eyes were still keeping contact with hers.
Take it away
Don't look down the mountain
"Kyouya, that was a long time ago," smiling softly at him.
"Yes that was a long time ago, but I am still in love with you. Give me a chance, give us a chance," touching her hand lightly.
"Let me fall in love with you all over again…"
If the world isn't turning
Your heart won't return
Anyone, anything, anyhow
Haruhi stared towards a group of children playing hide and seek, hand still in Kyouya's.
"I don't know Kyou…"
Kyouya is now kneeling in front of her. In his other hand is a necklace with a ring on it.
"Haruhi, I meant to propose to you before I left for England. I hope it's not too late now."
"Will make me a happy man tonight? Will you marry me, Fujioka Haruhi?"
So take me don't leave me
Take me don't leave me
Baby, love will come through it's just
Waiting for you
Tears were now rolling down Haruhi's cheek. She had been trying hard to fight back her tears when Kyouya knelt in front of her.
Well I stand at the crossroads
Of high roads and lowroads
And I've got a feeling it's right
Haruhi knew that Kyouya has never left her mind after all these years. She still loves him dearly, but she is not sure whether to give him the keys to her heart again.
If it's real what I'm feeling
There's no make believing
But, what about Kaoru? Kaoru loved her dearlyTwo lovely men had loved her with all their heart. She doesn't know which one to return her feelings to. She knew that she will have a hard time deciding.
The sound of the wings
Of the light of a dove
"Haruhi, are you okay," Kyouya asked worriedly.
Haruhi snapped out of her thoughts. Kyouya is now looking at her with a worried expression. His hand that was is now caressing her cheek.
"Yes, I am okay."
"No matter what your answer is, I want you to have this," Kyouya fastened the necklace on her neck.
Kyouya brushed his lips lightly on Haruhi's before pulling back.
"Kyouya…"
To be continued…
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A/N: So will it be "Kyouya, yes I will marry you" or "Kyouya, I'm sorry"? I am being evil, but time is more evil than I am. I might let you decide. Fufufu… I will be heading back to uni for my new semester this Saturday. I hope I can update the next chapter asap!
The song I used in this chapter is "Love will come through" by Travis. I love that song so much!
I hated Chapter 4. I wrote it in haste. I don't think straight when I am sick. Gomen! (bows low)
innocent school girl: Kyouya forced himself on Haruhi. Since Haruhi hated him for leaving her, she wouldn't be too pleased to have him kissing her all over. I've turned my poor Kyouya evil…
Thank you so much for your reviews! And thank you so for reading!