here's chapter 11. This is styll my first fanfic so be considerate when your review, and review please! I do not own OHSHC. enjoy this chapter

"A New Life"

Chapter 11

Haruhi was constantly humming to herself whenever thoughts of Kyouya stood in her mind. She thought of their first kiss and allowed to repeatedly reoccur in her mind throughout the day. Apparently the twins were worried, but in the sense that they would have to call out her name about ten times until she would stop humming and listen to them.

"Haruhi?" Hikaru called out to her for the eighth time in a row as they were leaving the school for the day. Throughout the host club, Hikaru and Kaoru wanted to confront her about her happy, but weird behavior. They haven't got the chance until the club activities were over.

Haruhi jumped surprisingly as if she had just heard him and turned to him "Yes Hikaru?" She smiled sweetly.

"What's with you today?"

"Huh? What do you mean Hikaru?"

Kaoru walked on the other side of her and explained, "You've been humming all day and acting all spaced out. We're just concerned if you are ok?"

Haruhi smiled knowingly, "Thank you guys. You guys are my best friends and know me too well to really worry. You know I'm capable to take care of myself. I'm just feeling very happy today. that's all."

She began humming again with a soft smile on her face. She couldn't tell them of her engagement, especially not to Hikaru. She wanted to, but a part of her deeply feared it.

Kaoru shrugged at Hikaru. They didn't want to ruin anything if she was so happy. It's as if she just changed slightly. They have never seen her so happy enough to hum a tune all day long.

Haruhi reached home to find Tomari and Yasuna already working their shifts. She rushed up to them, "Hey guys!"

"Miss Katurya" They said smiling and bowed slightly. They still had rules to follow and Haruhi noticed that several other maids were present.

"Did Kyouya-senpai come today?" she asked excitedly.

They frowned and shook their heads. Tomari smiled softly, "sorry no but he had someone send over this letter for you. We placed it on your bed ten minutes ago."

"Great!" Haruhi smiled hugged them just cause she felt like hugging and ran up to her room. She found the note on her bed just as they said and opened it slowly. She sat on her bed and read Kyouya's neat and cursive handwriting that she recognized:

My love Haruhi,

I know I said that I would see you today. Unfortunately, I must attend to business meetings with my father. I promise to call you later when I return home promptly around 9 o'clock . I am truly sorry for not seeing you toady.

All my love for you,

Kyouya

Haruhi sighed. She was so eager to see him again especial after that one second of their first kiss. Although, she did have her last final examination tomorrow to study for in History class. She took out textbook and notes, sat at her desk and began her studying.

At ten after nine o'clock, her cell rang. Haruhi picked up and Kyouya began apologizing over and over again even though Haruhi said that it was ok and that she did some studying to do anyway. He finally stopped with all the repeated apologies to tell her good news.

"Haruhi, I've got exciting news!" Kyouya was beginning to feel like a normal person whenever he was talking with Haruhi alone.

"Really? What is it Kyouya?"

"My father has announced his heir to my brothers and me this morning."

"Oh really! He chose you didn't he! I can hear it in your voice."

"Yes! You're speaking with the 'Heir of the Ohtori'. Haruhi, my father is going to announce me as his successor next month at the ball on his birthday."

"Kyouya I'm so happy for you! Wait until Tamaki and the others hear the news from-"

"Actually, I am not allowed to tell anyone about me becoming the heir until the ball. I just had to tell you though." She could feel him smiling on the other end of the phone line. "Haruhi, I can't see you for the rest of the week until your ball on Friday night." He said gravely. Both of their smiles faded away. "My father wants me to attend to some business for the rest of the week. But I will call every night around this time, I promise Haruhi."

Haruhi sighed. Becoming the heir was his dream so she wouldn't ruin that for him. "I understand Kyouya. I will expect your calls then." She smiled.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'm going to update soon, i promise... please review! I would love it!