Haruhi looked out the window and watched as everything flew by. She had to admit that taking off like this was exciting and the fact that she was in a relationship was too. She looked over at Kyouya and noticed he looked relaxed and carefree. She returned her attention back to the scenery outside when she remembered Kyouya's earlier suggestion to call Ranka. She reached for her phone, quickly dialed his number and was soon welcomed with the sound of her father's voice.

"Haruhi! Where are you?"

"Ah well I'm on my way somewhere with Kyouya," she said.

"Where is…waiting a minute. Haruhi when you get home we must talk, but for now enjoy you're date with Kyouya-kun," he replied and hung up.

Haruhi stared at the phone for a minute before putting it back in her pocket. She looked out the window again and noticed that they were heading somewhere that she had never been to.

"Kyouya, where are you taking me," she asked.

"You'll see," he said with a smile.

She noticed the smile and realized that throughout most of the morning she had been seeing Kyouya's true smile. She felt excited by that thought and began smiling herself. Kyouya noticed this and asked,

"Haruhi what is making you smile?"

"Nothing it's just that I'm seeing the true you," she said.

"And," he asked.

"And what," she said looking at him.

"What do you think of the true me," he replied.

"Well it's not really that different that what everyone else sees with a few exceptions. The first and most obvious is your smile. When you are with the Club or at school in general the smile is one of a host and almost rehearsed, but right now it's a relaxed one and similar to the one that you have in the photo taken the first week of the Club's opening. Another way you are different is that you don't look annoyed, calculating, or devious. Plus your eyes don't seem as dark," she said.

"What do you mean by that," he asked curiously.

"I'm not sure myself but it's just something that I've noticed. I'll think more about this point and get back to you," she said.

He laughed and reached over to turn on the radio. The station that came on was just starting a song. The first few notes of the song "My Heart Will Go On" were heard and Haruhi made a face. Neither of them could stand that song and he immediately changed it. The next station wasn't any better because it was playing a song from La Boheme. Eventually he gave up and turned the radio off leaving them both to enjoy the silence. He suddenly took a left leading them down a road that she remembered vaguely. She then realized that they were heading the same direction that they had gone to go to the beach house.

"Kyouya are we going to the beach," she asked.

"No but we take the same road to get where we are going," he said.

"Are you telling me the truth or just trying to fool me with that answer," she asked.

"Trust me an Ootori never lies," he replied.

She suppressed a laugh and started to watch the road again. As the drive continued she realized that their direction had changed and they were indeed heading to a different location than the beach house. The road was becoming more shaded from the trees towering overhead. Just as she was beginning to doze off the car stopped. She opened her eyes and realized that they were parked in a field. She looked at Kyouya quizzically causing him to laugh at her expression.

"Don't worry we're almost there we just have to walk a little ways," he said and got out of the car.

Haruhi quickly unfastened her seatbelt and got out of the car to keep up with him.

"Kyouya are you sure that you should leave your car parked there," she asked.

"I've been here before and it's secure there," he replied.

"Oh," was all she could say.

They kept walking on the pathway that was leading them through the forest until Kyouya stopped. She nearly ran into him because he stopped so quickly. He turned around and placed a hand over her eyes.

"I'm going to lead you forward a ways and I want you to listen to your surroundings carefully," he said.

Haruhi nodded her head and he began to push her forward slightly. At first all she could hear was the sounds of birds chirping above and occasional crow but then she felt a cool breeze and then she heard water. The water was moving downward as if it were a waterfall.

"Kyouya are we almost there," she asked.

"Yes almost," he replied kissing her cheek.

She blushed a little and began slowing her walk but Kyouya pushed her forward a little more. When she felt him move his hand away from her eyes she opened them slowly. At first all she could see was a calm lake but the sound of water caught her attention again. She looked to her right and saw a waterfall, it was a small one, but still it was a waterfall. She turned around to find Kyouya looking past her and at the lake. She reached for his hand catching his attention and smiled.

"What do you think," he asked.

"I love it, but how did you know about this place," she asked.

"I come here a lot when I feel overwhelmed and just need to take a break from my hectic life," he said.

Haruhi smiled, leaned up, and gently kissed his temple. He smiled back at her and pulled her closer. He led her over to small patch of grass that was near the lake. He sat down and motioned for her to sit as well. She sat down next to him but he had other plans. Before she could react he pulled her between his legs and wrapped his arms around her. She looked up to find that he was looking down at her with a hint of mischievousness in them. She settled herself against her chest when his cell went off. He pulled it from his pocket, looked at it, and hit the ignore call button.

"Who was it," Haruhi asked.

"It was just my sister," he said.

"Why didn't you answer your phone," she said.

"Well because I'm currently busy right now and besides I don't allow outside interruptions to break the peacefulness here," he replied.

Haruhi laughed lightly but before she could get more comfortable she noticed that Kyouya was shifting uncomfortably.

"Kyouya do you need to standup or move to another spot," she asked.

"No I just need to try and get balanced again since I'm not leaning against anything," he said.

"No Kyouya I think you should just get up and stretch or something," Haruhi interrupted standing quickly.

She stood up a little too quickly and wavered for a minute almost falling into the lake, but Kyouya caught her wrist in time and steadied her.

"Careful Haruhi, I think it would be best if you just stayed here," he said pulling her back down to the ground. He stood up and stretched for a minute then extended his hand to help her up again.

"Where are we going now," she asked.

"You'll see," was his enigmatic reply.

They walked to the other side of the lake and headed towards the waterfall. As they got closer Haruhi saw that there was a path that lead in behind the waterfall allowing them to stand underneath of it and feel the mist. As they were walking in behind it Kyouya had a moment of gracelessness when he slipped slightly on the stony pathway. Haruhi smiled and bit her lip to keep from saying something. They didn't say anything once they were behind it because the rushing water was too loud to talk over it. Haruhi looked up and just watched the water fall letting the sound soothe her. The movement of Kyouya taking hold of her hand snapped her out of her thoughts. She leaned closer to him and rested her head against his shoulder. He looked down at her for a moment and thought, 'Why me? She could've fallen for Tamaki-that idiot can be irresistible to most women but Haruhi didn't choose him, not that I'm disappointed.' He squeezed her hand gently and leaned down to whisper in her ear.

"Are you ready to leave here?"

She nodded her head and began walking with him back to the other side of the lake. Before they got back where the car was parked she stopped him.

"I'd like to thank you for bringing me here I really loved it and I would like to come here again if you don't mind. I won't tell anyone about this place we can just keep this place a secret," she said.

Kyouya looked at her with appreciation in his eyes and nodded his head. As he started to turn around to begin walking again she pulled back and closer to her. She leaned up and placed a light kiss on his lips and began to walk again, but Kyouya had other ideas. He pulled her back to give her another kiss which eventually turned into quite a few. When they both pulled away they took in their disheveled appearances and smiles graced both of their faces. They kissed one last time and started walking for the car again. As they started driving back Haruhi glanced over at Kyouya and when a thought came to her. 'I wonder what else he was thinking earlier when we were back at the waterfall. I know he was thinking about something but what was it? I should call Tamaki when we get back so I can make sure that he is taking this well.' She looked back out the window when she felt his hand cover her own. She smiled and thought, 'I made the right choice.

Sorry again for the delay. My math class kept me busy and I've just now had the time to update again. This month is hectic as since from 7.13-7.18 I will be on vacation then I will begin working at a band camp. But the band camp the first two weeks will only keep me busy for 3 hours at a time. I already have the next two chapters figured out and within those two chapters Hikaru finds out! Enjoy reading this update!