~The Day When the Sky Turned White~

(A OHSHC Fanfic)

Chapter 2:

"What?" Haruhi took no time; she ran to her shoes. Throwing them on, she grabbed her jacket, and keys, and ran out the door. Locking it behind her, she turned to Tamaki. "Where to?" She asked. Tamaki stared at her and said, "What?"
"Where to?! Where's the trouble?!" Haruhi was practically screaming. Tamaki turned and ran to a black limousine that was waiting for them. When they neared it, the limousine's doors opened automatically, revealing a beautiful velvet interior. Tamaki jumped in, followed by Haruhi.
"Tamaki, where are we going?" Haruhi asked as she put her seatbelt on. Tamaki ignored her, instead shouting directions at the chauffeur. He leaned back and clicked his seatbelt together. Looking over at Haruhi, Tamaki smiled.
"Don't worry. It isn't too bad. Just wait, I'll tell you when we get there." Tamaki watched the streets and people fly past the windows, being unusually quiet. His silence scared Haruhi even more. To be so out-of-character, it must be worse than what Tamaki is saying. The ride was full of a worried silence as they both were lost in thought. Suddenly Tamaki jerked his hand towards the driver, signaling that they were there.
Haruhi took in the scene around her. They were parked on the curb, and cars were driving past; people were walking home. The sun was beginning to set. The whole thing was very serene. "I don't see anything wrong. Why are we here? Tamaki, you better not be playing with me." Tamaki shook his head, not looking at her. He got out of the car, and motioned for her to do the same. The driver followed Haruhi, but Tamaki went over and mumbled something to him.
After the driver got back in the car, Tamaki took a deep breath and turned to Haruhi. "Okay, Haruhi. Follow me!" He set off down the street, walking close to the buildings. Haruhi caught up with him and stared at the sidewalk passing under their feet. It was silent, but a different silence than before. This was an awkward quiet. Haruhi glanced at Tamaki and caught him watching her. He turned away, blushing.
"Uh…Tamaki, where are you taking me?" Haruhi bent forward to see his face better. Tamaki ignored her and said, "Haruhi, you called me 'dad' earlier." He looked at her and smiled. Haruhi's mind went blank. When had she…?
"Ah, here we are!" Tamaki clapped his hands and abruptly turned to a different path. Haruhi followed him, taking notes of her surroundings. They were now in a park, with purple flowers everywhere' birds flying around even at sunset. Their was a fountain up ahead, with a ring of benches around it.
Haruhi wondered if her dad was home yet, eating the cold food. They got closer to the fountain, and Tamaki stopped walking when they reached a particular bench. Haruhi gasped, then sighed. On the bench was her father, passed out and obviously drunk. Haruhi looked at Tamaki, saying, "Thanks. You can go home now."
Tamaki told her to get home safely and walked away. Haruhi stared at her father. How was she to get him home? The sun had now fully gone, in it's place a shining moon. Haruhi rounded the bench and lifted her dad's body. She wrapped one of her arms around his waist and he fell against her. Haruhi struggled under his weight, but started walking.
They got halfway home when Haruhi had to collapse on a nearby bench, her father falling across her lap. Haruhi sighed. Now she really was stuck. She took his head in her hands and laid it on the opposite side of the bench. Haruhi stood up and stretched. "C'mon old man. Time to get home."
Haruhi pulled him off the bench once again and headed home, cursing herself for not having Tamaki drive her home.
When they finally arrived home, Haruhi burst through the door and dropped her dad on the couch. She locked the door behind herself and wrapped the food up. They could eat it tomorrow. After she collapsed in bed, she wondered how Tamaki had found her dad in such a remote area. She would ask tomorrow. For now, she would sleep.
"Goodnight, mom." She whispered as she drifted off.