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Ch.17

Haruhi and Ranka looked over at the people standing in the doorway. You could say tried to look. The young men standing in the doorway were almost completely hidden behind gift baskets, stuffed animals, balloons and presents.

Haruhi rasped," Wow, is it my birthday?"

Tamaki walked all the way into the room and set the goodies on the counter under the window," Please don't talk Haruhi! Your throat must hurt so bad! I'm so sorry..."

The other guys had come in and done as Tamaki had.

Kyoya cut him off," She doesn't want your apologies Tamaki. We are all aware that it was an accident. You should... No we all should be apologizing to her father. Ranka, I offer you my deepest apologies. Your daughter was injured and almost killed because of our actions and I honestly regret not taking better care of her. My family will be paying for her medical bills and any other needed expenses. Again, with much sincerity, we beg your forgiveness." He bowed his head.

He sounded like a human business letter. The other hosts looked around at each other confused and then bowed their heads as well. Ranka glanced at Haruhi with an 'are they really serious' look. She nodded. Ranka winked. He planned on doing something mischievous.

"Boys!" Ranka boomed.

They looked up.

"You are to never see Haruhi again! What you did is unforgivable. You almost got my little girl killed. How could you not know that Haruhi didn't know know how to swim?! I swear, if this wasn't a semi public place, I would ring your necks. Don't worry about medical expenses. I'm sure our lawyers will have a lot of fun with this case. Lastly, Haruhi will not be coming back to Ouran High. I don't want her around you."

Haruhi covered her face, held her breath, and sniffed for dramatic effect. The end result made it appear that she was crying.

She could hear Honey's voice. He sounded hurt," But sir! You can't do that! It was an accident. Kyoya said so. We didn't mean for Haru-chan to get hurt. We love her."

Tamaki spoke next," Please don't do this Ranka! We need her. She means so much to us. Haruhi please tell him you want to stay!"

She continued to fake cry. What happened next was a shock to everyone.

Mori's voice, though deep and quiet, silenced everyone else's. He stood up to his full height,"Everyone please leave. Everyone, but Ranka."

Honey questioned," But Mori..."

"Go please. I promise to join you in a moment. I wish to speak to Ranka alone."

The other hosts exited the room, but not without a lot of huffing and puffing. Haruhi continued to lay on her side and stare at the opposite wall. Suddenly, something slammed hard into the wall, shaking the bed. Haruhi spun around. Mori had Ranka pinned against the wall by his shoulders. He seemed completely calm, but she knew that his insides were boiling.

When Mori spoke his voice was eerily quiet,"Ranka, I love Haruhi more than my own life. I did not jump off of a cliff and into the water to save her, just to let you take her away from me. I would go to the ends of the earth for her. I would KILL for her if she asked me to. You will not be taking her anywhere. I won't let it happen. I don't mean to hurt you, but I needed a way to make you listen."

Haruhi didn't realize it, but she had been holding the call button. Two security guards and a nurse ran into the room and peeled Mori off of Ranka. He willingly let himself be dragged away. Before he was completely out the door, Mori glanced back at Haruhi. The look on his face was enough. She didn't need the kind words that she had just heard from him. Ranka sighed and looked at Haruhi.

"I didn't know he... Any of them felt so strongly about you. I need to tell them the truth." He rushed from the room.

Haruhi sat alone now on the hospital bed curled into a ball. She didn't know what to feel. It was time that she reevaluate her feeling for her fellow hosts.

Thanks for reading. Please review follow and favorite. One week of school left and then a week of exams! In the summer, i'l be able to update everyday if not more than that! I'm not quite sure what to do with this story. Does anyone have any ideas?