I do not own ouran highschool host club.

Ch.13

Kyoya ignored any type of conversation with Haruhi as long as she was around Hana. She went the rest of the day in silence then. Hikaru wouldn't look at her and Tamaki looked at her too much. She decided to have a quick meeting with everyone after school, without Hana. Everyone showed up in the club room as expected.

"Guys. I don't know what is going on with you all. We don't feel as cohesive as the first time we all had a real conversation. I don't like this. I have a feeling this is all because of me and I want to fix whatever problems we have, together."

Tamaki spoke up, "This is definately not because of you Haruhi. I'm not sure what's going on either. I've noticed the change in us as well. Kyoya, you have barely said a word to me in the last two weeks and ever since yesterday, you've been really quiet Hikaru. Can one of you please tell us what's up?"

No one spoke. They all stood around in silence for at least ten minutes. No one wanted to leave in fear of being rude, but no one wanted to speak either. Haruhi shifted uncomfortably.

"I have an idea. Why don't we all go on a retreat this weekend. It's suppost to be one of the warmest days of the end of the season. A club I was in at my old school did them twice a year so we could bond. I think it would work for us."

Honey said," That's a great idea Haru-chan! Let's do it. We can go to the beach!"

"I..."

The twins agreed,"Sounds like fun. We can use our family's private beach."

Tamaki," I'll pick you up saturday morning Haruhi and we can go together. It'll be fun. "

"Y... Yea."

Haruhi asked as everyone was leaving," Kyoya, you didn't say wether you were going or not."

"I'll think about it."

He was still cold.

That night Haruhi was talking to her dad across the table.

"Dad?"

"Yes Haruhi?"

"The guys all want us to go to a beach this Saturday for a club retreat. We've all been kind of distant lately and I thought we should all do something together. I didn't know they would choose a beach."

"You didn't tell them about the water?"

"No, they were all really excited and I didn't want to ruin their fun."

"But you're part of the club too. Your opinion matters."

"I know. I just won't go near the water."

That Saturday, like Tamaki said, he and his driver were there to pick her up. She had decided on a two piece polka dottted bathing suit, mainly because it was the only one she owned. Haruhi hated how revealing it was, so she wore a knee length cover up over it. She had packed a bag with sun screen, extra towels, a bucket and shovel, and a watermelon. She could have a lot of fun on the shore. Tamaki was waiting in the car with only board shorts.

"Where's your towel and things Tamaki?"

"It's the Hitachiin private beach. It's practically a resort. There are servers and stacks of towels and plenty of fresh fruit. You don't have to bring anything."

"I didn't know. I've never been to a private beach or anything of the sort." She gave a weak laugh," ha Ha... My status is showing." She blushed.

"It's alright Haruhi. It's perfectly normal to bring things. I was just too lazy to pack. Plus your bag matches your cover-up. You're really cute."

"Thank you."

"Hey. Did your new supplies ever get to your house?"

"Yea. I got brand new books instead of secondhand ones, two years worth of supplies, and three brand new dresses."

"That's great. Oh look! There's the beach."

Haruhi turned to look out the window. It was indeed a wonderful beach. There were blankets and umbrellas set up in various places, a section of rocks and cliff like structures, and even a couple small boats big enough for two people.

The car pulled up at the gate and they got out. The security guard saw Tamaki and immediately let them in. The twins, mori, and Honey were all waiting under an umbrella. When they saw Haruhi and Tamaki they waved.

"Hi guys! Are you ready to have a good time?" haruhi smiled.

"Sure. What do you want to do first?" Kaoru asked.

"What can we do?"

"There's tide pools. We could catch something for dinner. We could row out and swim. We could jump or dive off of the mini cliffs. We could build sand castles. There's a lot of stuff we could do."

"Shouldn't we wait for Kyoya?"

"He might show up. The beach really isn't his thing."

Hikaru spoke," Let's go rowing first. We can race. There's six of us."

The twins, Mori, and Honey took off at top speed for the boats. Tamaki did as well but stopped when he noticed that Haruhi wasn't running.

"Come on Haruhi. It'll be fun."

"I can't..."

"I know you won't want to row. I got it."

He grabbed her arm and together they sprinted off to the water. She wearily climbed into the little dingy and sat down. Tamaki began pushing it into the water. Everyone else was already rowing out.

"Hey! Are there life vests?"

"Nope!"

"Can't you swim?"

"Well..."

"Great! I can swim well too."

"But..."

"No buts. Let's gooooo." Tamaki began pushing the boat into the water and then he hopped in. It rocked and water splashed over the side. He didn't notice Haruhi gripping the edge. Once they got to the waves, the boat rocked dangerously and water splashed Haruhi. Tamaki was laughing and smiling, but it took everything in Haruhi not to curl into the fetal position. Eventually they made it to the middle of the lake.

Hikaru yelled over," Okay guys. First ones, to the shore win. The prize is undetermined. The only catch is you have to be blindfolded. One person is rowing and the other person is covering their eyes and directing them."

Tamaki was already rowing so Haruhi would be directing. She barely wanted to be in the boat, let alone play this stupid game. On the count of three they began rowing, it was smooth sailing until they got to the waves again. The boat lurched and swayed. Haruhi nearly cried when they tilted sideways and almost flipped over. Unfortunately, they were the last to make it to the shore.

"What took you guys so long?" Honey asked when they got back.

"We almost capsized, but hey that would have been alright. I'm a great swimmer and I'm sure Haruhi is too," He looked over at her," What are we doing next?"

"I want to see the tidle pools." Mori said.

They all agreed. Mori hardly ever talked and when he did it's because it was important.

Thanks for reading. I promise the next chapter will be a lot better. I can't update regularly because the school year is ending and there is a lot of work, projects, papers, and tests. Also, I'm working on a major science experiment for my last grade. Please review, follow, and favorite.