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Chapter 5

Haruhi didn't go to school on the day of her dad's funeral, which was understandable. It was on a Friday and she was back to school on Monday. She seemed happier than before. She lost her dad, but she gained a brother. Hiroki dropped her off and picked her up from school. He gave her driving lessons. She was with him every chance she got.

Then something seemed to change between Hiroki and Haruhi. She started to blush when he got near her. He blushed slightly when she touched him. She texted him when she was with the host club. She left as soon as club activities were over. When they went out, he joined them. Tamaki complained about it, but Kyouya allowed it. The power of the Shadow King.

Today was Saturday. Haruhi was going to bake cookies, but the mixing bowl was on the top shelf. She reached up for it and could almost touch it, but she ended up pushing it further back.

"You've GOT to be kidding me," She said as she reached up again. She wasn't giving up that easily. She felt Hiroki against her back. He reached above her and grabbed the bowl.

"Here you go," Hiroki said with a grin.

"Arigato," Haruhi said with a small blush.

"No problem," Hiroki said. He kissed her cheek and turned around. He was blushing and he didn't want her to see. He didn't see Haruhi's face turn red. "Need any help?" he asked.

"It's just a cookie mix, but sure. If you want. I need two eggs and a cup of butter," Haruhi said. Hiroki opened the fridge door and grabbed two eggs. He handed them to Haruhi before looking for the butter. As he did that, she mixed the eggs and the powder.

"Got it," Hiroki said as he pulled out two sticks of butter.

"Put them in the bowl," Haruhi instructed.

"Okay," he said. He stood behind her and dropped the butter in the bowl. Haruhi mixed the ingredients together and stopped.

"My arm's sore," she said as she stretched.

"I'll take over," Hiroki volunteered. He started to stir, but he was doing it too rough. The batter started to fly out of the bowl. Haruhi grabbed his hand. Hiroki blushed and looked at her.

"You need to do it slower and gentler," Haruhi said. She guided his hand and they finished. Haruhi spooned out the batter onto two cookie sheets and Hiroki put them in the oven. Haruhi set the timer.

"Now what?" Hiroki asked.

"I don't know," Haruhi said.

"The all-knowing Haruhi actually DOESN'T know something?" Hiroki teased.

"Oh shut up!" Haruhi said as she pushed him.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Hiroki said with a grin.

"And why not?" Haruhi asked.

"Cause I'm stronger than you! I can easily beat you!" Hiroki gloated.

"We'll see about that," Haruhi said as she pushed Hiroki. He was caught off guard and he fell to the ground. But before he fell, he grabbed Haruhi's wrist and pulled her on top of him. "Let go!" Haruhi said.

"Never!" Hiroki said. He rolled over and pinned Haruhi under him. He smirked as she squirmed. "Give it up! You can't beat me!" Hiroki gloated.

'Damn smug…I got it!' Haruhi thought. A devious grin crossed her face. She leaned up and kissed Hiroki. He instantly loosened his grip as his face turned red. Haruhi took the chance to flip him over and she successfully pinned him under her.

"Ha! I win!" Haruhi said.

"Oi! That's not fair!" Hiroki whined.

"Yes it is! Like they say, 'All's fair in love and war' and this is both I suppose," Haruhi said.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Hiroki asked as his face turned red. 'Does she know?' he thought.

Haruhi stood up before answering. "I would think that would be obvious. Fighting equals war and the kiss equaled love," Haruhi explained with a pink tint on her face. 'I can't believe I said that! He almost found out!' Haruhi thought as she turned to the stove.

"Oh that makes sense," Hiroki said. 'Good news, she doesn't know. Bad news, she doesn't feel the same,' Hiroki thought as he stood up.

After the cookies were done, Hiroki pulled them out and Haruhi placed them on cookie racks to cool. Hiroki reached for one and Haruhi hit his hand.

"Ow! Whatcha do that for?" Hiroki asked angrily.

"Not yet! First they have to cool, then we have to frost them, and then I have to pack some. We can keep what's left," Haruhi explained. They did just that. They packed sixteen, and had eight left over.

"Now?" Hiroki begged.

"Go ahead," Haruhi said as she grabbed one for herself. "Just don't eat them all," Haruhi said.

"Yay!" Hiroki cheered as he grabbed a cookie. He took a bite before asking, "What are those cookies for?" He pointed to the cookies in the container.

"We're going on a picnic with the Host Club later today," Haruhi explained.

"Aw! Do we have to?" Hiroki whined.

"Hai," Haruhi said as she finished her cookie.

"But I don't wanna go!" Hiroki whined.

"Why not?" Haruhi asked.

"Cause Tamaki's annoying! And I wanna stay home with you!" Hiroki said.

"He's not…well he is…demo we're still going!" Haruhi said.

"No fair!" Hiroki whined.

"Get over it. Go get dressed," Haruhi said.

"Do I have to wear a suit?" Hiroki asked sarcastically.

"No, baka. Hurry up," Haruhi said.

"Fine," Hiroki said with a defeated sigh.

"Good boy!" Haruhi said with a giggle. Hiroki growled and mumbled, but he still went to get ready.

End of chapter 5! Hope ya like it! I thought it would be good to have a cute chap about Hiroki and Haruhi. What do you think? So please R&R! Luv ya! =^^=