a/n i know i know i am a terrible person! im so sorry this has taken me so long! anyway, this is a thank you to all who reviewed, and gave me ideas, you really inspired me! especially :

- CrescentMelody. i loved your idea about integrating Haruhi into Mori's family traditions, but couldn't see her arranging flowers or doing a tea ceremony, so i modified it a bit. :))) however, thank you so much for the idea! plus, i love your name!

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Chapter 6.

Mori pov

The girls all cleared out of the room, and Haruhi let out a little huff of a sigh, her hair blowing up out of her face. She slanted a look at me. Can I?

I inclined my head slightly. Of course.

I don't know why she bothered asking me anymore, she knows I never say no. then I decided it was all worth it when the smile lit up her entire face as she walked calmly over to me, plopping lightly down in my lap. It had been a month since the beach, and Haruhi, though comfortable around me before, was now exceedingly relaxed, and often did this, and gave me hugs. I was over the moon, and rather amused at how innocent she was, not knowing how we look to those around us. She flashed a small smile, which to me was the largest, sunniest grin, and opened a book. The outside read 'Maths', but I could see the edges of another book that she was trying to hide in it.

I raised an eyebrow at her. What are you reading?

She widened her eyes almost imperceptibly, and shifted the book she was resting on her knees slightly. Maths. Duh. That's what it says on the book.

I raised my other eyebrow so it rose and joined the other one. I stared at her unblinkingly for a few seconds. I don't believe you. I'm not stupid.

At that she smiled sheepishly, and I shook my head at her sternly, which might have been ruined by the small smile I felt forcing itself onto my face.

"Haruhi!" Came the war cry of Mitsukuni. Said girl barely had time to look up from her book before she was captured in a famous Honey-hug. She did grin now, and stood up with Mitsukuni still cradled in her arms. It was slightly ridiculous, because where Honey looked like he was seven, Haruhi herself only looked to be about thirteen, despite being sixteen. I watched her back as she walked away, listening to a chattering Mitsukuni intently. I looked down at her hands, clasped around Honey, to see where her book was, and found it absent. I then looked down at my lap where she was sitting and found it resting there. I picked it up and was ready to stand and take it back, but then curiosity took the better of me. I flipped the Maths book open, and read the first few paragraphs of the book Haruhi had so poorly concealed within. My eyes grew wider and wider with every word, and then I replaced the book on the sofa where I had been sat and walked over to where everyone was convening, feeling slightly shell shocked.

"Great profits today everyone." Kyoya said in his cool way. He looked at the twins and with more heat in his voice continued; "Your stalker has been apprehended. She will not threaten, kidnap, or be creepy again."

Hikaru and Kaoru's faces visibly relaxed as they both breathed sighs of relief. The girl had really been frightening them, and that made me mad, as it did Kyoya. Said boy looked at me curiously, angry fire in his eyes returning to his usual calm look. Tamaki started up on one of his long winded speeches, and I caught Haruhi's eye roll. Oh for god's sake…

She handed Mitsukuni over to me quickly as she saw advancing twins. It was well timed, as as soon as the tiny boy had left her gasp the twins grabbed her and wound their arms round her. They leaned in close, smirks adorning their pointed faces, ginger hair falling in their eyes.

"So Haruhi-" one started. I never knew how Haruhi could tell them apart, I found it quite impossible.

"How would you like-" the other continued.

"To come with us-"

"Over the holidays-"

"To the Canary Islands?"

"Please?"

"Hikaru, Kaoru," Haruhi said, addressing them in the order they had spoken. They both froze for a moment, still not used to her being able to tell them apart, before shaking themselves slightly and listening to her. "I would love to, but I don't have a passport."

I bristled at hearing her say she would love to go with them before feeling fierce triumph as the twins slinked away, stumped. Then I saw the relief flash over her face, and berated myself for being stupid. She was trying to let them down easy. Haruhi came over to me and reached up her arms to the sky. I smiled down at her and whipped her up onto my shoulders, earning a laugh. I walked away from the still talking Tamaki before he noticed I was carrying her, as he always managed to make a scene.

"Come with me to Switzerland." I said without thinking.

She leant over so that she could half look me in the face, and her expression read quite clearly You did just hear me say I don't have a passport, right?

"I'll get you one." I promised, eyes practically begging her to agree. I saw her hesitance, almost heard her thoughts flick to her father. I felt irrational anger towards the man, he really needs to learn to take care of himself. So I dispensed with the practically begging and full out begged her, eyes pleading, big and puppy dog like. She could never resist. She cringed and retreated to sit straight up again, so I swung her off my shoulder and held her at face level. She squirmed and squeezed her eyes shut, laughing. Everything about her was giggling Not the puppy face!

By now everyone was probably looking at us, but I didn't care anymore. I just wanted her to come with me and Honey to Switzerland. I could only make her look at the puppy dog face with one thing, so I pulled out my final weapon.

"Please?" I whispered, and saw one eye crack open, before her face relaxed and she sighed in defeat. I smiled at her and set her back on her feet.

"Yay! Haruhi's coming to Switzerland with us! Honey said gleefully. The twins and Tamaki fixed glares at me, and Kyoya looked interested, but all I could feel was happy. She'd said yes, to me.

However, I was take unawares by something hooking round the back of my knee, and with a sharp tug sent me crashing backwards. Then there was a harsh hit to the shin of my other leg to make that one buckle and prevent me for catching my balance. I landed with a crash in a tangled heap on the floor, looking up, dazed, at a smug looking Haruhi twirling a long bamboo pole she'd swiped from somewhere. Everyone else looked quite as shocked as I did, and Honey was clapping slightly, mouth open. Haruhi winked at me, still smirking smugly. I've been practicing. This girl was something else.

We were in the airport to go to Switzerland. Haruhi walked in with a kind of fixed, forced confidence, and when we were at the gates her hand darted out a grabbed mine tightly. I looked down at her face, Bambi eyes frightened and lips pressed together, white line of stress around them. Don't leave me. Don't let go.

I raised the hand to my lips and pressed a quick, soothing, kiss to it, a silent promise. I would never let her be lost, never let her be alone, never let her be frightened.

Our plane was delayed, so we spent hours waiting for it in the seats. I sat with Haruhi snuggled up against me, with one arm around her shoulders. Honey was sleeping across both of our laps, and Haruhi was reading again. This time the outer book was Physics, but I could see the pages of another. I wondered if it was still the kendo book, of if it was a different one. Then my mind retreated back to what was primarily occupying my thoughts. Why did I feel this way about her? Why does my stomach coil now I have her so close to me? Why do I feel more protective of her than I do of Honey? Why do I always think about her, and am interested in what she's doing at any given time? Why? Why did I kiss her hand? Why did I like it so much? Why couldn't I feel her against me anymore?

I looked around in panic, Haruhi's warmth gone from under my arm and against my side. I relaxed as I saw standing in front of me with a look of half amusement half exasperation.

"I was just going to get changed now the threat of seeing a schoolmate is gone she said, holding up some clothes. "Kaoru and Hikarou made my clothes especially; it's really kind of sweet of them." She added absently. I felt a flash of jealousy, but then overrode it. Haruhi was here with me going to Switzerland, not with them in the Canary Islands. Haruhi suddenly looked unsure of herself, and I remembered her earlier fear. Wordlessly, I stood and offered her my hand. Warmth spread over my face and filled my stomach with a warm fuzzy feeling when she smiled gratefully and took it, squeezing it slightly. Thank you.

I smiled and tugged her in the direction of the bathrooms, after which I waited around for her to come out again. A small cough made me look down to see the tiny girl was back, and what she wore took my breath away. Her blue denim jeans had blood red flowers embroidered round the bottom hem and creeping up the side of her leg, and her red top had trumpet sleeves and was fitted to her frame. I stood blinking at her for a second. What? her tilted head asked me. I shook my head and took her hand to take her back to the seats. I would have to thank the Hitachiin's. I looked down at the read flower pinning her hair behind her ear. Most definitely.

so yeah, please tell me what you thought of this chapter, and if you want another one at anytime soon, you might want to keep giving me these ideas, because i am now stumped once more. i know, i suck, but pleeeeeeaaaaassssseeeee?