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Ch.28

"Why does everything bad always happen to me?" Haruhi thought as she sat on the couch holding a rag to her nose.

"You don't know how sorry I am," Mori said as he paced.

They were situated in a sitting room, bigger than Haruhi's bedroom at the apartment. The scheme in this room were mostly white and floral patterns. Everything was so pristine that Haruhi was more scared of getting blood on the furniture or carpet than the actual pain.

"Can you just tell me why I'm here?"

"You were drunk and passed out last night. I didn't want you to stay there alone so I brought you to my place. And don't worry, Gwen was the one who undressed you," he gestured at the woman who had been with Haruhi all morning and was now wringing her hands in the corner.

"Thanks. I was so overwhelmed. I guess I'm turning into my dad."

Mori sat on the couch next to her,"No you're not. Speaking of your dad, I think I tracked him down. I stayed up most of the night going through hospital records Kyoya gave me."

"Hospital records?"

"Yeah."

"He's not... He's not dead is he?"

"I'll let you see for yourself later. For now you need to eat."

He turned to Gwen," You're dismissed and thank you. I'm sure you've had a rough time with this one."

"Thank you Mr. Morinozuka," she bowed and left.

Mori removed the rag from Haruhi's nose. The blood had stopped. Gently he touched the bridge of her nose and around it.

"It's not broken, but bruised."

Haruhi winced and he took his hands away.

"Also, I talked to a social worker this morning. You're going to be staying here for a while and you have to go back to school."

"I haven't seen the other hosts since the beach accident. Do you think they would still let me back in the club room?"

"Why wouldn't they?"

"I don't know..."

"They've been wanting to see you and when they found out you were staying here. They rushed over to see you, but it was late and I turned them away."

"I guess that's nice of them, but I don't deserve such kindness. I completely stopped talking to them after the beach. What's going to happen to my apartment?"

"One of the Hitachiins' cousins is coming to visit and needs a place to stay. They will live there while you're gone."

He saw the look of concern on her face.

"Don't worry they've already signed an agreement that they wont touch or mess with anything in the house and will pay the rent. I have a meeting with your land lady today. Let's go get breakfast."

Still weary and a little lightheaded she followed him out of the room.

"Where are your parents and why did the la... I mean Gwen call you Mr. Morinozuka?"

"My parents are still on vacation and technically now I'm the master of the house."

They arrived at a grand dining room. In the center of the room was a table with room for sixteen people. On either ends a place was set for the two.

They took their places on either end of the table. Two young women dress just like Gwen came out of another door and served them eggs and toast. They ate in silence.

"Takashi?"

She realized that she had to yell just for him to hear her at the other end of the table. Not knowing if she was breaking etiquette, she picked up her plate and went to sit next to him.

"I don't know if I can stay here."

"Why? I thought you'd be happy here with me. That's why I arranged this."

"I would be glad to be with you, but we haven't even been together two weeks and I think we're moving too fast. This house is much too big for me. After all, you're almost an adult and... I still feel like a kid."

He slammed down his silverware, "God, Haruhi! Can't you just accept the fact that I love you? It's not like we're getting married. All I wanted to do was make sure you were safe!"

Without another word, he got up and walked out of the room. What was with the sudden personality flip? Gwen rushed back in the room.

"Is everything alright in here?"

"Yes, I just said something that upset Takashi a bit. Aren't you supposed to take the day off?"

"I could if I wished to, but I don't. Would you like a second serving?"

"No thanks. What I really want is a shower."

Thanks for reading. Please review, follow, and favorite. Sorry, I've been gone for so long for you faithful followers. I started school and there is so much homework during the week and on the weekends. I've already broken down at least twice over it. There is just no time to write anymore. I'll try to do better. The chapters won't be as long.