Hey first a massive apology to everyone who reads this story. I never meant to take this long to update. I got back from London last Sunday and went to write but my word crashed on me 'cos I didn't enter in a registration code. So I have had to borrow my mother's until I can get the code. So this is chapter 14 inspired by 'Chop and change' by the black keys. Enjoy!

Chapter 14

The weekend was silent at the Fujioka household. Haruhi and Yuki avoided one another, Haruhi out of pride and Yuki in anger. Ranka knew that there was tension in the house and as a solution stayed out of the way. Haruhi could not deal with her grandmother's disgust. By the time that Monday had arrived Haruhi was glad to escape the house and her grandmother and listen to her cliques complaints about their appearance and about various people in their class but as Haruhi pulled up at the school and got out the car, people stopped to stare and to whisper about her. Haruhi ignored them and started towards her group with her head held high. The other girls were silent when she approached. She looked at them each in turn before snapping

"Out with it. What are they all gossiping about?" Each girl looked down before one girl said boldly

"Someone saw you with Kyouya outside the Hilton" Haruhi looked at the girl and stood closer to her

"Are you doubting me?" The girl looked down before replying

"No. Of course not" Haruhi stepped away before walking into class with the rest of the group following her.

Kyouya watched as Haruhi strode past with her followers in pursuit. Tamaki watched her as well then looked across to see Kyouya expression. Tamaki had also heard the rumours that were going around about the two of them and seen the picture that accompanied the gossip. He watched as Kyouya tore his eyes away from Haruhi and walked into class before Tamaki moved from his position to meet with his father.

When Haruhi arrived dome that afternoon she was surprised to see the house was empty. Looking through the mail that was placed on the side, she saw a lumpy package that was addressed to her. She picked it up and took it up to her room whilst opening it. A letter tumbled out and Haruhi picked it up and scanned through its contents. She pulled out the DVD and loaded it onto the computer. She watched it silently before taking it back out of the computer and putting it back into her case. She opened a drawer and wrapped the disk into a t-shirt before closing the drawer and leaving her room.

Kyouya was in his room when his maid entered. She bowed low before stating

"You have a guest" Kyouya looked up to see Haruhi stride into his room and stand before him. He motioned for her to talk and Haruhi reluctantly spoke

"I'll do it. I'll date you or whatever it is you want to please your father. I'll do it" She turned to walk away before Kyouya spoke

"For your own company" Haruhi didn't turn around but continued to walk away as soon as she was out the door she finally answered

"No. For you"

When Haruhi arrived home again Yuki was waiting for her. Yuki stared at her before asking

"Where were you?" Haruhi smirked before answering

"With Kyouya." Haruhi turned to look back at Yuki "Isn't that what you wanted?" She walked away from Yuki who stared after her.

The following day Kyouya met Haruhi by the school and helped her out the car. She looked at him frowning slightly. He responded to this by saying

"It would be better if we made our arraignment more public" Haruhi took his hand and together they walked into the school and faced the stares and the whispers together.

So that was chapter 14. Again massive apologies for the lateness and the length (It wasn't going to be that short) and please review. I enjoy reading them very much.

xoxo