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 6: And she decides…

"Kyouya…"

Kyouya's eyes widened with anticipation. He was sure that his heart skipped a beat. The answer that Haruhi was about to give will either make him happy or break his heart. His hands are now sweaty.

"Thank you for your love Kyouya. I have to think about this," Haruhi released her hand from Kyouya's grip.

"Give me some time to think about this please,"

His head dropped. "It's ok Haruhi. I'll give you time but I want to know this, I love you,"

He planted a kiss on her forehead.

The journey back to her apartment was a quiet one. None of them were willing to start a conversation. It was a cold and quite drive.

"Wow… It's so cold in here…" Haruhi finally voiced out.

He checked the temperature reading of his car.

Kyouya gave her a confused look, "No, it isn't,"

"Then why are you acting so cold? You are not even talking to me,"

"I don't know what else to talk to you about, Haruhi,"

"Tell me why you left without telling me…"

Kyouya tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

"I didn't want to hurt you,"

"You did…"

Her words pierced his heart like an arrow. Kyouya closed his eyes for a brief moment and sighed.

"Haruhi, I didn't want to say goodbye. I wanted our relationship to last,"

Haruhi stared at him angrily, "You would have made it an initiative to at least keep in touch with me!"

"I…."

"I don't want to hear another word from you…"

The occupants went silent again.

Kyouya pulled over at the curb beside Haruhi's apartment. He was reluctant to let go of Haruhi. He wanted to hold on tightly to her and apologise to her over and over again for leaving her.

For all this while, the memories of her kept him alive. Even the most powerful man in the world needs a woman to guide him through life. A man's heart is born blind; he needs a woman to open his heart's eyes to achieve greater things in life.

Ootori Kyouya is the same as any other man. He needs Haruhi by his side.

"Thank you for the meal, Kyouya," Haruhi smiled at him before getting out of the car.

Kyouya mused again while he drove away. If Haruhi is the right woman for me, then why did I leave her? Ootori Kyouya, it's because you're an idiot.

The next day…

"So class, do you understand today's lecture? Any questions? If not, then you may be dismissed…"

Haruhi wasn't paying attention to her lectures today. Her mind was still pondering about Kyouya's proposal. Her fingers are playing with the ring he gave her the night before.

During lunch break…

"Hey, Haruhi…." Hikaru waved his hand in front of Haruhi's face.

"You're daydreaming again"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realise that…"

"Did Kyouya do anything bad on you last night?"

"No… no… Nothing. We just went out for a meal. That's all," giving Hikaru a reassuring smile.

Kaoru could sense that something was wrong. Something was bothering Haruhi. The usual glow in her eyes were not there, she wasn't paying much attention with her food. Kaoru spotted a shiny object on her neck. It was a necklace.

Haruhi never wears any jewellery.

After lunch Kaoru pulled Haruhi aside.

"What are you doing Kaoru?"

"Tell me honestly what happened last night,"

Haruhi's eyes dropped. "He… gave me this ring," showing Kaoru the ring on her necklace.

"And he proposed to me,"

"And did you accept his proposal?"

"I haven't yet…"

"You haven't yet? You haven't got over him yet, have you Haruhi?"

"I… I… Kaoru…"

"I thought you said you loved me!" Kaoru said with teary eyes.

"I do love you, but…"

"No more buts Haruhi! If you do care for me, then don't marry Kyouya-senpai!"

Kaoru lowered his voice, "Marry me instead, Haruhi,"

"What?" There was confusion in her voice.

Kaoru kneeled down in front of Haruhi, taking both her hands in his, "Will you do the honour of being Mrs. Hitachiin? Mrs. Kaoru Hitachiin?"

Mrs. Kaoru Hitachiin… That name kept ringing in her head. Why do you have to do this to me Kaoru Hitachiin? Why do you have to complicate things by coming back into my life Kyouya Ootori? There are many more fishes in the sea, why me?

Haruhi's head spun. The two men she loves have proposed to her. What has she to do? She has to let someone go. A heart is bound to be broken.

Kaoru squeezed Haruhi's hand a little.

"I won't force you if you do not want to marry me, I'll understand," he said before letting go of her hand.

There was sadness in his eyes. He knew that there is only a slight chance that Haruhi would accept him. She still loves Kyouya. Kyouya is everything that he is not.

"Kaoru, you have been such a great friend to me. I've really enjoyed the times I had with you and Hikaru. You guys are always there to help me go through my darkest hour," Haruhi said, touching his face.

Kaoru took a deep breath. He was prepared for the worse.

She is going to say no. She is going to say no… I don't mind. I will still stay by her side and help her out with her wedding preparations with Kyouya. I will design the most beautiful wedding dress the world has ever seen.

"So my answer is no…"

No. I knew it. She'd say no. Before he could go on with his thoughts, Haruhi said something unexpected.

"Not now, I mean… Maybe when some other time, when I am ready," she said with a smile.

Kaoru's eyes widened.

She continued, "As for now, perhaps we could get to know each other better by…"

Kaoru hugged her tightly before she could continue, "Oh Haruhi! Thank you for accepting me! I promise I will love you with all my heart."

"So, when are you free for a date?" He gave her the sweetest smile he could offer her, arms still around her.

Haruhi chuckled.

"Hmm… I don't know Hitachiin. What makes you think that I would date you?" she said playfully.

"Awww… Haruhi! You're being mean," Kaoru inched his face closer to Haruhi's.

"We have to tell Kyouya about us," Haruhi told him softly.

"Yes, we will do that. But right now, why don't we concentrate on this now…" And he kissed her.

"My future Mrs. Hitachiin Haruhi…" He whispered in her ear, earning him a smile from her.

Haruhi ruffled is hair affectionately, "Silly man…"

And now we have Kyouya to deal with. Kaoru and I can go through this together.

To be continued…

A/N: Uaaahhhhh!! I'm sorry for the late update (hides my face). Yay! Kaoru wins! There will be a surprise in the next chapter! Thank you for the reviews and thanks for reading! Hugz!