Title: Disappointments

Warning: Its not beta-ed. OOCnes.

Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran.

A/N: I dedicate this chapter to the Kyouya fans! Err… Surprise!? A 'what if' Haruhi chose Kyouya chapter...

Chapter 7: An alternative answer

"Kyouya…"

Haruhi wrapped her arms around Kyouya's neck. And she cried. She didn't know why she was crying. She wasn't sad. She was happy.

Kyouya felt her nod against his shoulder and from that he knew that he was given a second chance to prove his love to Haruhi; a chance to repair his mistakes.

They stayed like that for what it seems like an eternity. Kyouya slid his arms around Haruhi's waist in return. The sea of people slowly drowned away from their world.

All they could see is each other. Noises from the people around them are replaced by the sound of their heartbeats.

"I love you Haruhi," he whispered.

Haruhi cried even more, "I love you too…"

She tightened her grip around him. She was holding him close like a precious gift.

"Don't you ever leave me again Kyouya,"

Kyouya took a deep breath.

"I won't,"

They both finished their meal quietly but contentedly. Smiles were exchanged once in a while. Kyouya's hand would sometimes wander across the table to meet Haruhi's. They silently knew that this was love.

No one could come between them. But…

Kaoru and Hikaru… How do I break the news to them? Haruhi wondered with a rather troubled expression.

Kyouya gave her a concerning look, "Are you okay, Haruhi?"

"Uh… Yes, I'm alright," she offered him a smile.

"Come, I'll send you home," he said holding out his hand to her.

Haruhi gladly took it. Haruhi went to bed that night feeling extremely happy for once. The man she loved has returned to her.

In the university…

"Kaoru! Hikaru! Wait up!" Haruhi ran after the twins.

The twins turned around, showing an expression that she could not fathom.

This is bad… Haruhi thought.

Hikaru was the first to speak, "We've heard the news. Congratulations…"

His tone was sad and confused. Kaoru refused to say anything else instead; he gave her an unpleasant look.

"Err… T-thank you," Haruhi didn't know how else to reply.

The three of them were caught in an awkward situation. No words were exchanged between them like they always do. They were just staring blankly into space.

"You shouldn't have accepted him…" Kaoru muttered under his breath.

Haruhi raised her eyebrow, "Excuse me?"

Kaoru was now yelling at her, "I said you shouldn't have accepted Kyouya!"

Kaoru ran as fast as he could, away from Hikaru and Haruhi. He had lost to Kyouya. He was only second best to Kyouya. He cried as he ran aimlessly.

Stop it Hitachiin Kaoru! There's no use crying for a woman who is not worth your love. Her heart has always been with another man. Not you.

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"What are you waiting for Hauruhi? Go after him!" Hikaru gave Haruhi a nudge.

Haruhi stood there for a few minutes before she finally went looking for Kaoru. Haruhi found him sitting on the garden bench sobbing.

"Kaoru…" Haruhi touch his shoulder lightly.

Kaoru looked up. His eyes were visibly red and swollen. The mischievous glitter in his eyes was gone. He had cried his heart out for Haruhi. The tears he shed were not enough for the love he had for her.

Haruhi gave him a soft smile and sat beside him.

"Haruhi, why?"

She sighed, "Kaoru, sometimes love is confusing,"

Kaoru have Haruhi a tight hug. She didn't move. Haruhi knew that this would be the last time that Kaoru could hold her close again.

"Please… I beg you Haruhi. Stay with me,"

"I—I can't. I love Kyouya," she said as she inhaled Kaoru's scent.

Kaoru pulled her closer to him.

"I know that the both of you love me very much. It was a tough decision to make. I knew someone is bound to get disappointed,"

"And you chose to leave me disappointed…"

Haruhi shed a silent tear in her heart, "Kaoru, I am sorry,"

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A/N: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! What have I done? I don't know whether I should continue another story from her. I am confused myself. Well, I hope that you are happy with this chapter. I know it's rather short. With my assignments pilling up, I had very little time to write. I'm sorryyyyyy!

Thank you once again to my lovely readers and reviewers!