AN: it took me so long to write this chapter and i am so disapointed in it. its pointless and boring. It's really not one of my best works. but the next chapter is all planned out so that one should be way better.
Haruhi was sitting in the club room again today. The same place she had been sitting for the past week she had been at Ouran. Not much had happened in the past week. The host club had become use to her presence and treated her as one of their own, which kind of freaked her out. And beside the constant teasing and bothering of the twins and the forceful love of Tamaki, everything was going smoothly.
The math book sat open in front of her. Her brown eyes were practically glued to it. Glancing up she saw Hunny jump onto Mori and proclaim that they matched. Which, technically they did since they were wearing essentially the same thing. Apparently today was a tropical theme for the host club. Exotic plants and birds filled the room.
Haruhi thought it was a little over the top, but being the rich bastards that they are, the host club was quick to disagree. Tamaki even launched into some speech about how the tropical setting will bring out the natural instinct of the girls and give them more opportunities to fulfill the girls' desires.
Trying not to focus too hard on the meaning behind his words, she opted to listen to Kyouya's explanation. Apparently showing skin helps business.
"Haruhi! Haruhi, come over here. I want you to meet someone." Exclaimed Tamaki. He was waving his hands over his head in a manner that was very un-prince like. Rolling her eyes at his need to be so continually excited, she closed her book and walked over to the blonde.
"Haruhi, this is Kasugasaki Kanako." He lifted his hand that was entwined with the girls as he spoke. She had short brown hair and kind expressive eyes. She gave a warm smile in greeting which Haruhi didn't hesitate to return. "Kanako-hime, this is Fujioka Haruhi, the latest gem that has been added to our humble garden."
"You really need to work on your analogies Tamaki-sempai." Haruhi stated, slightly looking away so she didn't have to suffer through his look of agony at her criticism. His face flushed red and small giggle escaped from the girl beside him.
"Fujioka-san is right Tamaki. Your word choice is a little off." She giggled again at seeing his face redden even more. He opened and closed his mouth, not sure what to say to redeem himself.
"There's something I, umm, want to show you…over here." He stuttered, standing up. Taking her hand he pulled her in the other direction leaving Haruhi alone. Kanako waved to her over her shoulder as she was dragged away, a smile still stitched on her face.
Waving back she went to return to her work before being stopped by her two friends. Both threw there arms around her neck and clung to her almost possessively. Losing her balance she fell into them, letting their faces loom over hers.
"Haruhi. What were you talking to Tono about for so long?" Kaoru whined, giving her a fake pout.
"I was just talking to him." She clarified. Her body moved to get away but they weren't quite ready to give her up.
"But Haruhi." Hikaru looked down at her as a smirk graced his handsome features. "We don't like to share our toys."
Haruhi didn't bother to ask what they meant by toy. They had referred to her as such multiple times during her stay with them, and she had learned to accept it. Well, not so much as accept it but rather tolerate it. It wasn't that big of a deal to be called a toy when you compare it to all the other insanity.
"Please let me go. I have work to do." She stated, attempting to remove herself from their grasp.
"But we wanted to play." They whined together. "Come play with us."
She was going to say no and go right back to her homework, but seeing the pleading expressions on their faces, how could she not bend to their every whim? "Fine. But only for a little while."
"Yay! Come. Sit, sit." Kaoru ran over to the couch and gestured for her to take the spot next to him. Sighing, Haruhi grabbed Hikaru's hand and made her way over, oblivious to the boys blush.
"Haruhi, we've been thinking. And we've come to the decision that we have to take you shopping." Kaoru said with his back leaning lazily against the couch.
Taking a sip from her coffee she gave him a skeptical look. "Go shopping for what?"
"What do you mean for what?" Hikaru asked the stoic girl beside him. "The girls in our class have been raving about it for the last few days. Didn't you hear them?"
She put her finger to her chin in thought before shrugging and taking another sip of her tea.
"And all those boys who have been asking you out. What did you think they meant by 'Will you go with me'?" Kaoru continued. Their clues however weren't good enough as Haruhi still had no idea what they were talking about.
"I've learned to ignore pointless talk during class and no one's been asking me to go anywhere. Although a lot of boys do seem to want to be my friends lately." Hikaru twitched only slightly at that last comment, which was unnoticed by the brunette next to him. It didn't go unnoticed, however, by a certain sibling of his.
"So how come you guys don't have any costumers?" Haruhi asked, changing the subject.
"Oh, we're on break. We only have" Kaoru looked over at the grandfather clock by the wall. "about ten seconds before they come back." Only a moment after he had finished talking a hoard of girls rushed over to their spot, fighting for a good seat. All eyes steadily landed on Haruhi and noticed her position between the two boys.
Feeling the intense hatred from the group Haruhi quickly stood up. "I think I'll just go." After taking a few steps an arm slinked around her waist and brought her against her captor's chest.
"But I don't want you to leave. Ha-ru-hi." Hikaru breathed into her ear. Kaoru, however, did not join in this little act as she had expected him to. Instead, the younger sibling looked up at them and turned away with a blush and tears glistening in his eyes.
"Hikaru…how could you?" He whispered, one hand supporting him and the other clutching his chest over his heart.
Hikaru glanced at his brother and quickly turned back to Haruhi. "We'll talk about shopping later." Then he released her and rushed over to his brother, claiming and fulfilling his role as the caring 'seme'.
Haruhi didn't bother to watch the scene as she went back to her seat at the bar. Not even glancing at her homework she stared off across the room. Until a voice interrupted her.
"Fujioka-san, are you ok?" Haruhi turned to see the same girl she had been introduced to earlier.
"Actually, Kasugasaki-san, I feel rather used. And please, call me Haruhi." The girl nodded and sat beside her.
"Well then, Haruhi, call me Kanada. And why, might I ask, do you feel used?" Haruhi looked from her to the two boys sitting across the room.
"They used me as part of their act. To be honest I don't get why they're so popular." She tugged on the fabric of her long skirt, looking bored.
Kanada gave off a small laugh as she observed her. "Well that is what they're paid to do. I designated them for a while, they were actually pretty entertaining. Although for the life of me I couldn't keep up with who was who." She admitted.
Haruhi's brown orbs flickered over to them again and she smiled a little. It was true; no one could ever tell them apart. Teachers and students alike got them mixed up, sometimes even the other members of the host club.
"But you know, Haruhi, I'd say they have a special liking to you." She leaned closer to the other girl, giving her a suggestive look that wasn't even noticed.
"They do hang on me a lot." Haruhi stated, lifting a finger to her chin. "And they always try to include me in things." Kanda leaned forward, anticipating the revelation the other girl was about to have. "And they're always whining and following me around. Because they're constantly bothering me my study time has fallen significantly. They really are a distraction from my life and goals."
Kanada gave off a nervous laugh hearing the conclusion Haruhi had come to. "Well, I think they're rather fond of you."
"How do you know that?" Her eyes shifted away when Haruhi spoke, a sad expression on her face.
"Because I have someone who I am quite fond of." She stated simply, still looking to the floor. "In fact he's-" She stopped as she looked across the room as a boy entered. He had short brown hair and a nice clean face. There was nothing that really made him stick out but the girl beside her stiffened and drew in a sharp breathe upon seeing him. "Umm, I'm sorry, Haruhi, but I have to go."
Before she could utter a goodbye she was gone. Haruhi's blank face watched as she ran away.
"Excuse me, are you Fujioka-san?" Haruhi turned to the voice and saw he was the one who had just entered.
"Umm, yes. Who are you?" She asked politely.
"My name is Suzushima Tohru. I was told by Souh-san that you could sign this for me." Her hands took the clipboard he was holding. "He said something about how only the swan among the thorns should sign for something as beautiful as the new china he ordered."
Rolling her eyes at the king's usual antics she signed the paper and handed it back. Seeing him looking over the paper she remembered the other girl's reaction to him.
"Do you know Kasugasaki Kanako?" She asked bluntly. The boy looked at her in surprise and gave off a small choking noise.
"Why-why do you ask?" He stuttered, his face reddening in embarrassment.
"Well, when you walked in, she suddenly got really agitated and left. Does she hate you?" Being Haruhi she mistook the girl's actions for hatred and annoyance. Tohru gave a heavy sigh and sat on the stool beside her.
"Yes, I know her. And I'm sure she does hate me." He turned to look Haruhi in the face and continued with a sad expression. "You see, we're supposed to be married. But, I'm not good enough for someone like her."
"Don't you think it's up to her to decide whether or not you're good enough? For all you know she could have really low standards." She meant to sound encouraging, but it came out as more of an insult.
"Well, anyways, I plan on going to Europe. That way I can broaden my horizons and become someone worthy of marrying her." Tohru said.
Haruhi looked at him in thought before turning her gaze to the rest of the room. "That's kind of selfish. If she really does like you in return, then you'd be leaving her all alone. Have you told her how you feel?"
"No, not yet." His face reddened even further.
"Then you should tell her. There's no point in doing anything if you don't have all the facts. Besides, I think she likes you." A smile formed over her face as she spoke.
"I thought you said she hated me." He responded with a lopsided smile.
"Yeah, well that is still a possibility. But I read that it's better to tell a person the positive side to something rather than the negative. It boosts their self a steam. And, something she said makes me think she's already in love with you." She nodded her head in finality.
"Thank you, Fujioka-san, for your support. I'd like to continue talking with you, but I have to go now. Hopefully I'll see you around." Standing up, he walked to the door and left.
"Maybe I shouldn't have pried so much. I think the twins are rubbing off on me." She admitted herself.
"Dear princesses, if you would so kindly give your attention to me I assure you your beautiful faces will shine even brighter with my news." Her brown orbs turned to her left where Tamaki stood. All eyes were on him and a charming smile adorned his face.
"I would like to formally announce that the Host Club will again be having a Ball this year. It would be held two nights from now and you will have a chance to dance with your favorite hosts." Many different squeals and giggles rippled through out the room at his words.
Haruhi's eyes narrowed in understanding. That was what the twins were talking about, the ball. She nodded her head satisfactorily as it all seemed to come together.
"I really don't want to go shopping for a ball."
AN: well, that was it. I'll update soon. review please.