* Edited and re-uploaded 04-28-10 * I apologize for any mistakes that remain.

Ouran High School Host Club belongs to Hatori Bisco

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These events occur after chapter 76 of the manga. If you have not read chapter 77 or the prior chapters contains spoilers.

-Opening Moves-

Kyouya followed Haruhi down the hall dazed as his perceptions shifted chaotically. His plan had been to allow two people he cared greatly for to spend time together and perhaps ease some of the loneliness he saw in their expressions. He knew they loved one another so why were they now walking away from that? What was the idiot thinking? Even if Haruhi said, she was fine how could she be? Who wouldn't be hurt by someone you loved telling you, you were not enough. Kyouya could feel his anger building with each step. How could Tamaki leave her alone? How could he be so selfish?

Years of training not be swayed by emotions rose up to smash apart the fury that threatened his rational thoughts. A center of heat formed in his mind. He would abide by Haruhi's words. They had much to accomplish and little time to do so. He would wait until he had spoken to Tamaki alone. If his reasons were not justified then he would see Tamaki punished for every tear she shed on his unworthy behalf.

The beast within him temporarily appeased Kyouya walked into the room where everyone had gathered. Only Honey and Mori sensed the dangerous energy hidden behind Kyouya's nearly faultless mask.

The cousins watched Haruhi take a seat next to Hikaru her face composed, her smile genuine. She faced everyone including Tamaki with the unflappable calm she would become known for in later years. The two exchanged looks acknowledging the situation. They would speak to Kyouya before leaving.

Kyouya took the empty seat between Tamaki and Haruhi. The room was frequently used for informal meetings and they were seated around a low table. The polished wood of a small bar took up one corner Fuyumi was seated on one of the stools sipping a glass of wine watching as the Host Club assembled and arrange their selves. This was a rare opportunity to observe this elite group of people.

Kyouya looked to his left addressing Tamaki, "You requested this meeting so I'll leave you to direct the conversation but keep in mind we have a limited amount of time so if possible refrain from theatrics."

Tamaki gave his friend a nod before meeting the eyes of the others, "I think everyone here has already guessed this but I am going to force my acceptance as the Souh heir. My Grandmother and Father are currently in a cold war for dominance within the company and the family. My Grandmother's tactics have been apparent and I will address them however it is my Father's plans that have been hidden that will be the most difficult to counter. I must out maneuver them simultaneously. My father's plans will destroy my grandmother and he is using my mother and me to do so. I will not allow him to use us to revenge his wounded pride. My Grandmother however will not hesitate to use whatever means she deems needful to protect the Souh Company. So both must be neutralized at the same time or this will not work."

Honey raised his hand, "What is your father planning and how do you want our help?"

"You know my mother is ill. She has SLEZ Syndrome, which is a chronic and progressive illness. My parents sought to keep this fact from me but I have known how serious her condition has been for years. I didn't know what," his voice faltering on the ugly word, "disease she had until recently. Kyouya was able to ascertain her possible condition and Hikaru found proof."

Kyouya looked at Hikaru with an interested expression, "How did you find the proof?"

The dark haired twin shrugged, "I hacked into Yuzuru-san's personal files."

Haruhi gave him a concerned look, "What if you had been caught?"

Both twins laughed though Hikaru answered, "It would be almost impossible to detect what I did. One I only looked I didn't make copies or do anything that would have alerted anyone I had been there."

"Two," Kaoru picked up were his brother's sentence ended, "if it is something like this Hikaru is more skilled than our father. Give him enough time and he can hack any system."

Kyouya made a mental note of what they were saying he had been aware Hikaru was talented in regards to computers and their programs however, it appeared he had underestimated his abilities. He frowned irritated twice in less than an hour he had miscalculated something. This level of sloppiness was unacceptable, shaking his head he refocused on the conversation.

Hikaru smiled at his brother, "I wouldn't say I could hack any system. The Ootori's security system is beyond my skills as are certain government agencies. The Souh Company's system is really good but with Tamaki's help I was able to get in and out without leaving a trace."

Haruhi leaned forward, "I understand that you were researching his plans but was it worth the risk?"

Tamaki answered his voice even, "Yes, without this information I would not have as complete a grasp of the situation or been able to effectively choose my own path."

Kaoru stood up pulling a stack of folders from his bag he handed one to each, "These are pictures of what we found."

Honey gave a small bounce on his seat impressed with their ingenuity, "You took pictures of your computer screen."

Hikaru nodded.

Noting the small photographer's mark on the back of the pictures Kyouya scowled. Clearing his throat, he addressed the brothers, "How did you get these pictures developed. You couldn't go just anywhere for something like this."

Kaoru shrugged avoiding Kyouya's eyes, "A photographer we know developed them."

Both Haruhi and Kyouya's eyes narrowed in response to Kaoru's words.

"In exchange for what?" he asked.

Puzzled Tamaki interrupted, "Huh, surely a friend would be willing to help them develop a few pictures?"

Everyone jumped when Mori's deep voice filled the space after Tamaki's words, "That wasn't the case was it."

"What did you have to do?" Honey asked his eyes wide with concern.

Hikaru made a downward motion with his hand, "Hey, calm down it wasn't anything perverted we just modeled for some pictures."

"Were they pictures you would show your mother?" Tamaki demanded finally catching on.

The twins' faces split into their characteristic grins, "No, but if the club were still active Kyouya could sell them."

Adjusting his glasses Kyouya gave them a dry look, "Even if there are no club activities there is still a strong market for club mementos. Actually, the sells for albums and such have increased by 5% in the last month. The pre-orders for the commemorative album are the highest to date."

"What," was the general exclamation at Kyouya's words only Haruhi and Fuyumi who was observing remained silent.

"I didn't think you were continuing to sell club items since we disbanded," Tamaki remarked.

Kyouya snorted, "Don't be stupid there were remaining expenses to be settled and the money made is our own. We have earned it separately from our families so they cannot dictate how it is used. I have also arranged matters to they cannot trace how it is distributed."

Kaoru had noticed that Haruhi was the only one of the group not surprised by this news, "Haruhi, did you know about this?"

Tamaki like a child or rather a small animal entranced by snake, "You're laundering the money?"

Haruhi answered first, "I knew about the album since I helped Kyouya pick out the pictures, Renge and Mei helped design the layout. I thought all of you knew. As for the rest, I didn't know anything about the money; I never gave it much thought. It's Kyouya so I can't be surprised that he hasn't stopped doing something if it is profitable. Why did you have someone else develop the pictures? Wouldn't it have been easier to print them off your computer?"

Kaoru gave Haruhi a sly grin, "Yes, but this was more fun and I was able to establish another piece in our information network."

"As for your question Tamaki," Kyouya addressed the dazed looking man outwardly ignoring Kaoru, "I am not laundering the money, as it is not from a questionable source. All of us," he included the entire room in his look, "are currently part owners in Kohaku Investments and the club profits are being invested through various stock purchases made by the company however, we are not here to discuss club finances," he said with a significant look at Tamaki.

Sheepishly Tamaki rubbed the back of his neck, "Oh, ya you're right. If you look over the pictures err… documents you'll see that my father has helped set up a company called

Anneau Laboratories, which is in reality owned by the Grantaine family. I think Kyouya can confirm this part, with the backing of the Ootori Company; they have developed a new drug for the treatment of SLEZ Syndrome. Somehow it was kept secret and I think based on the communications Hikaru found in my father's files he is planning to use the public announcement of the drug to take control of the company from my Grandmother."

Adjusting his glasses Kyouya flipped quickly through the pictures, "Hmmm, your theories appear sound. My father has the ability to keep the development of a new drug from the public and if you are correct, the Grantaine family will make enormous profits from its sell. The Ootori Company will also garner both prestige and profits as the sole distributor of the new drug," He looked to Tamaki, "It appears we were correct in assuming my family was involved with this."

Tamaki nodded, "Yes, we already suspected our fathers were working together on something and this information fills the gaps in what we knew very neatly."

Frowning Haruhi looked at the two then around the table she couldn't help but feel the shadow of premonition. In a few short years, these people would officially be entering the business world where they would be wielding considerable amounts of power, goose bumps appeared on her arms at a chill realization, they could effectively rule Japan with the wealth and power they would casually control. She reached for a glass of water her hand shaking slightly as a second more unsettling thought occurred to her. She was one of the powers that would be directing the future they would create. A feeling of being watched caused her to turn to Kyouya. From the corner of his eye, he was studying her. She quickly took a sip of the water she wanted to talk to him about this later because she also knew he was only other person here who was aware this.

Mori in his straightforward fashion, "What do you want us to do?"

Tamaki took a deep breath his expression solemn, "I would like your help in first taking control of the Grantaine Company. Kaoru has set up a method for us to communicate with my mother with out either my Father or Grandmother becoming aware of the fact. I have already been in contact with her and she has agreed to do what ever I ask. She loves my Father but I am her son I trust she can be relied upon do what is needed. I will no longer allow anyone other than myself to dictate my family's future."

Kaoru volunteered to explain without being asked, "Actually it was rather easy to get in contact with Grantaine-san. Kyouya had previously located where she is living so via an acquaintance we have in the area I was able to get the initial communication to her. After we established the first contact so to speak Hikaru set up a secure way for us to communicate online."

Kyouya leaned forward resting his chin on his interlocked hands, his eyes narrowed in anticipation, "You have this set up nicely. How much time do you estimate before the new drug is announced?"

Tamaki made a seesaw motion with his hand, "As far as I can tell the end of this summer or early fall I am confident it won't be any sooner."

Fuyumi who had been silent until this point walked up to the table picking up the file Tamaki had sitting in front of him. She like her brother flipped through the information scanning it quickly enough to gain an outline of what it contained, "If your father is intending to take control of the Souh Company from your grandmother then the timing of the announcement of the new drug may coincide with the annual board meeting. When Ren took control of Shido, he did by convincing the board members during their annual meeting. Granted he did so with the support of the former president, his father, but the method would be sound in this instance as well."

"When is the next board meeting?" Honey asked.

"September 13th is the start, there is a large party being planned for the 17th when they conclude," Tamaki said looking at the ceiling in thought, "I think you're right Fuyumi-chan."

The others nodded their agreement.

"It will be difficult but I should be able to manipulate purchases of Grantaine stocks in a way that will not alert any other parties and transfer them to you, Tamaki. It'll take time especially as this is not a stock being aggressively traded. With your agreement," he said catching the gaze of everyone seated at the table, "I will set up shadow companies in each of our names in other countries. I will then have those companies purchase a small number of the stocks as they become available. When you are ready to make your move Tamaki, we will transfer our stocks to you. I assume your mother owns a significant percentage of stock if she gives you control of hers as well you will be able to hold a controlling majority. What you do from that point will be up to you," Kyouya advised his friend.

Honey frowned chewing on a corner of his lip, "Won't they figure it out when they see our names in connection with the companies?"

Haruhi answered having had a conversation with Kyouya regarding companies whose ownership was not widely known, "It is nearly impossible with a large business but smaller ones I understand the true owner's identity can be hidden at least from casual scrutiny," she shrugged, "I don't know how but it is the way businesses with questionable backing do things."

"I told you he is a super villain," Hikaru exclaimed pointing at Kyouya his pleased grin drawing into question his own standing on illegal activities.

"What we will be doing is not illegal," Kyouya said adjusting his glasses with an annoyed glare at the chuckling twin, "it is similar to a hostile take over and falls in the gray areas of ethical business practices, but, it is our best option. On further thought Haruhi I will not set up anything in your name."

"Why?" she asked surprised.

"You are going into politics it would be better not to leave any evidence of less than ethical activities on your part. The rest of us will be in the running businesses and something like this can easily be used to increase our reputations positively"

The young men surrounding the table all nodded their heads in agreement while Haruhi ground her teeth, "I think you are being overly protective. I would like to help and not be a spectator."

Honey gave her a sympathetic smile, "But Haru-chan you can help aren't you going to be coming out as a girl? When you do, you will be removing much of the bite in his Grandmother's threats. Once the Grantaine Company becomes financially independent from the Souh's she won't be able to control Tamaki, his mother, or his father. If she doesn't have the threat of revealing you as girl then she no longer has anything to hold over Tamaki."

Kaoru leaned forward to stare directly at Haruhi from around his brother, "Do you have any ideas on how you want to do it?"

She clenched her fist frustrated once more she was the one being protected, "I have given it some thought. I think it would be best to reveal…," Haruhi buried her face in her hands, "this is stupid and embarrassing. I am at the point were I am willing to change schools if need be, I want this to be over."

No one moved unsure how to react to her statement the sound of Kyouya's hand striking the table breaking their immobility, "No," he told her his voice offering no alternatives.

The others quickly added their protests to Kyouya's causing Haruhi to slump down in her chair further, "I wasn't serious about leaving school. I won't be driven away like some unwanted dog. However, this is humiliating having my gender discussed in this manner. It feels indecent."

Fuyumi who had remained standing at the table walked over to rest a hand on Haruhi's shoulder, "You are right it is embarrassing but this is the situation you and all the rest of you," she looked around the room, "have created. Crying foul now is pointless. I don't see this as being indecent unless your thinking makes it so. What I mean is how you perceive the situation will determine how others will. If you treat it like an innocent mistake, you will convince them of that as well. If you treat it, as though it is shameful in anyway then it will be seen as such. Do you understand?"

She met the older woman's eyes. Fuyumi is easily overlooked Haruhi thought but she is as exceptional as the rest of her family, "I understand. I'm being childish," Haruhi took a deep breath giving her head a small shake she was done with the self-pity, "I think it would be best to reveal my true self to a small group of people first. Such as Renge, Kurakano-kun, and Soga-kun there are others we can include but it would be good to keep it small and only have those who can be trusted to react calmly."

"Well that would exclude Renge," Kaoru pointed out.

"No, she may be excitable but she is popular with the girls and a lot of the boys who don't find her scary think she is cute. She is the most likely person to push for a positive reception of me being a girl."

Tamaki's chin seemed to hit the table at Haruhi's calculating words, "Kyouya what have you been teaching her," he cried pointing an accusing finger at the said culprit, "Our poor sweet flower is being corrupted by your evil influences."

"You're spouting nonsense again," Kyouya told him with a threatening glare.

"Stop being stupid," Haruhi told the figure who had shrunk away from Kyouya's look, "I am not being corrupted and even if I were you have no right to blame it on Kyouya or to call him evil."

Tamaki gave Haruhi a blank look blinking dumbly a few times before an ecstatic grin spread across his face. He turned to apologize to his friend, "I'm sorry Haruhi's right."

Feeling off balance by Tamaki's abrupt change of expression he just shrugged his comments away, "It doesn't matter."

Hikaru looked at Haruhi, "Tamaki does have a point you don't usually talk about people in such a manner. It sounded strange."

Honey ran over and gave Haruhi a hug, "Haru-chan, I'm sorry we put you in this situation."

At Honey's words, Haruhi found her self pulled out of her seat to be held by Mori and the twins each offering their words of apology. Haruhi skillfully worked her way free and stood hands on her hips glaring, "I don't want to hear another apology. Fuyumi-san said it clearly; we are all responsible I was not a hapless victim carried along by your whims. We are done apologizing to each other for this. Let's get this mess cleared up and move on."

A chorus of agreements filled the air. Kyouya adjusted his glasses and crossed his arms addressing the others from his seat, "I think it is the correct route to choose a small group of people to tell first. If we choose those who have benefited from the Host Club and hold some sway over the student body we should be able to pull this off with out Haruhi being expelled for one reason or another."

Kaoru shoved his hands in his pockets and shuffled his feet in thought, "I think we can set this up by inviting them to an intimate farewell party for select club patrons. Hikaru and I can arrange the party we just need to know when."

The low rumble of Mori's voice settled about them, "Ah, we should decide who to tell soon and do so, however, we should delay telling the school until Tamaki is ready to move."

Honey beamed up at his cousin, "You're right Takashi. Haru-chan, you should tell a few people and outside of school dress as you are now. Over the summer come to the parties, we are required to attend for our families. People we go to school with will be there but they won't make a scene. The rumors will spread that you are either a girl or dressing as one. The people outside of the club who know can then put a positive spin on things."

Kyouya felt a sour taste fill his mouth. He had no problem with the plan Honey purposed however, he wanted to make one final adjustment, "I agree, this is a sound plan but, I don't think it is a good idea for you to attend the parties with each of us as an escort. It would be better to go as the partner of a single person not multiple. As we have already established a familiarity among our classmates for being together I would prefer it if you attended with myself."

Kyouya raised a hand cutting off the angry protests of the twins, "It is not as though you will not be able to spend time with her, but, consider this, as a girl it would not be beneficial for her reputation to be seen on the arm of multiple men. There will be enough hurdles without the addition of new. Also, do any of the rest of you believe yourselves capable of fending off the barbed comments that will be directed at her without loosing your tempers?"

"We can protect her as well as you," Hikaru snarled.

"Stop it," snapped Haruhi.

Tamaki stepped forward resting one hand on Haruhi's shoulder, "Kyouya is right," he told Hikaru, "I couldn't and if you are honest neither could you keep smiling politely while someone insults her. He can do what we can't. He can keep a benign appearance while doing what is necessary to turn them to our side or effectively neutralize their threat."

Haruhi gave small hysterical laugh shakily sitting down in her chair, "Will you listen to us. We sound so…," she gave Honey a pleading look unwilling to continue.

Honey knelt down resting his head on Haruhi's lap looking up at her while she unconsciously began to stroke his hair in the manner of a mother comforting a child, "It's alright Haru-chan. Its scary right now but we are still us."

"We are talking about using people, taking over companies how is this normal," she asked no one in particular her voice overwhelmed with emotion.

"Haruhi," Kyouya's voice was faint with the longing she had not heard since the storm, she wondered if the others heard it, "I wish I could tell you that things were otherwise but this is our reality. You still have a choice you can walk away."

Honey sat up looking at Haruhi with wide eyes he nodded agreement. She looked to the others and saw similar expressions, "I am not going anywhere. It's just a little overwhelming," she whispered looking at her hands.

Unexpectedly Kyouya pulled her from her seat wrapping his arms about her he bent his head so only she could hear his words, "Please don't leave us. We need you. You are our compass."

Haruhi felt the tension is his body as he held her close. She hugged him briefly then reached out a hand to draw the others into the embrace, "I am not going anywhere," she told them more firmly.

Fuyumi walked back to the bar taking a deep drink of her wine. She wondered is anyone would anyone believe her if she told them what she was seeing. These kids were going to exceed even the wildest expectations of their families.

Grinning foolishly, they broke apart. Tamaki laughed happily and swung Haruhi around in a circle by her hands before releasing her, "I think we are in need of a break. First though lets figure out what each of us will be doing and when we can meet again."

The light of the setting sun glinted off Kyouya's glasses, "I believe we already have established everyone's strengths. Tamaki you will need to keep a watch over your Father and Grandmother's activities. Contact me immediately if either of them appear to suspect something or move earlier than we thought. Kaoru, Hikaru keep communications open between Tamaki and his mother also if you wish we will leave you to arrange the farewell party."

The two gave a somber nod acceptance.

Haruhi hands on her hips glared at the brothers, "Don't break into the Souh network again. You may not have been caught but there is no need to take the risk a second time."

They gave Haruhi a lecherous wink and placed quick kisses on either check, "As you command," they teased.

Kyouya cleared his throat, "Honey, Mori will the two of you be able to assist those three? If you could work with Tamaki to arrange methods for him to met with us without being observed by his babysitters we would then be able to keep our plans moving along smoothly."

"Of course, Kyo-chan," Honey immediately responded

"Ah," Mori agreed.

"What will you and Haruhi be doing?" Hikaru asked.

"Haruhi will help me set up the shadow companies and purchase the stocks. Summer break starts in a few weeks the farewell party should happen the first weekend of the break. Fuyumi, will you be able to help Haruhi prepare for the social engagements that will occur once the summer season starts?"

Fuyumi gave the Haruhi an encouraging smile, "It'll be a pleasure though I don't think you will need much instruction. From working in the Host Club, you have a good foundation in place for what you need to know. I'll focus on teaching you the names and faces of the people you will meet and making a few adjustments to your presentation. Hmmm, do you know how to dance?"

Haruhi grimaced, "Yes, I had to learn though I only know how to lead."

Fuyumi chuckled, "Well I think you will have little difficulty in learning the steps as a female."

"Then all that is left is to arrange our next meeting," Tamaki, told the others pacing the room in thought, "We must meet before the party," He stopped long enough to stare at the twins, "Tell me when you've decided on a date I'll figure out a way to be there."

"Tama-chan, I know a way," Honey announced smiling brightly, "I'll invite you to visit for the weekend at our summer home. Your Grandmother won't be able to refuse an invitation if it comes directly from my father."

"Are you sure you want to involve your family," Tamaki asked the smaller man.

"This nothing," Honey assured him.

"Mitskuni, is correct," Mori added.

"Ok, then we're set," Kyouya said looking for confirmation from each.

A round of nods and each began to gather the folders Kaoru had given to them. Honey and Mori lingered in the room chatting with Fuyumi and Haruhi while Kyouya escorted the twins and Tamaki to their waiting cars.

Kyouya clasped Tamaki's forearm briefly before he left, "I don't understand what happened with you and Haruhi but that is between the two of you. Do not hurt her again or I will become involved."

Tamaki met the cold gray eyes of his closest friend with his own cool violet, "I'm glad to hear that. I'm counting on you to keep your word," he told him.

"What is that supposed to mean," Kyouya growled feeling unbalanced by Tamaki's words.

Tamaki gave Kyouya his charming host smile, "Baka, you'll figure it out."

Kyouya watched Tamaki's car disappear mulling over his words. Finally, he shrugged annoyed with the awareness that he may be the idiot. He looked up at the darkening sky picking out the evening star flickering in the breaks in the clouds, "Not yet," he whispered.

-XXXXXXX-

Seeing Kyouya enter the room Honey bounded over to him, Mori trailing behind. Honey looked over his shoulder calling to Haruhi and Fuyumi who were watching them, "We'll be back."

Kyouya had no choice but to allow the smaller man to pull him from the room. Honey had an iron grip on his wrist and Mori's towering presence pushed him along like a grain of sand being helplessly tumbled by the force of a wave.

The cousins led Kyouya back to his rooms shutting the door firmly behind them.

"Are there going to be problems between you and Tamaki?" Honey asked.

Kyouya let out an annoyed sigh, "No, I … may have over reacted momentarily."

"You were upset by what happened between Tamaki and Haruhi," Mori stated.

"Yes, though it sounds as though the two of you know what happened so why are you interrogating me?" he huffed.

"We don't know what happened but we know they reached an understanding and they aren't together," Honey said leaning back on his heels and smiling at Kyouya's down turned expression.

"So I ask again why are you interrogating me?"

"Because when you walked into the room it seemed like you wanted to hurt someone," Honey explained while watching Kyouya for signs of the repressed anger he had sensed.

Kyouya ran his hand through his hair and sat down heavily on the couch, "I did but despite the ability of those two to cause me to take leave of my senses I am not a complete idiot. I realized what they decided was between the two of them and if they are satisfied with the outcome I have no right interfere."

"Are you satisfied with the outcome?" Honey asked tilting his head to give Kyouya a wide-eyed innocent look.

Kyouya gave the older man a disgusted look, "I have no reason to be satisfied or dissatisfied with events that do not concern me."

The two waited their silence doing more to draw Kyouya from behind his stoic mask than any words.

"I feel hopeful," he said focusing on an invisible spot behind them.

"Ok," Honey said accepting his words with out a need to expand upon them, "I do have another question. We may be able to keep Haruhi from being expelled but I don't see anyway to prevent them from withdrawing her scholarship."

Kyouya leaned back, "If her scholarship is revoked her tuition and expenses will be paid by Kohaku Investments. She won't refuse the money if it comes from the company I set up using club profits."

Honey frowned, "I didn't realize the profit margin from the club earnings would be enough to cover the tuition."

Kyouya eyed Honey, "It isn't the expenses were such that we rarely had a substantially profitable month. I'll pay her tuition from my own finances I will simply neglect to inform her of the fact."

"If you would like I can help cover the cost. I know everyone else would as well."

"No, I began planning for this after my trip to France. I don't want the others to know, the risk of Haruhi figuring it out increases with more people," Kyouya told him as he walked to the door.

Honey grinned at Kyouya's retreating back, "We are your friends but she is special."

Kyouya his hand gripping the partially open door turned to meet Honey's eyes, "Yes."

The three headed back to meeting room Kyouya's strides strong and sure, Honey skipping behind pleased, and Mori his steps even thoughts of dinner dominating his mind.

Author's Note:

Just a random observation when I want to get into the right frame of mind for writing this story I have two songs I listen to: Ever The Same by Rob Thomas and Please Forgive Me by Amanda Kaletsky. I usually write while wearing headphones and listening to AMV's I have downloaded this irritates my friends to no end because I have a habit of appearing to be participating a conversation when I am not paying any attention. It also gets me in trouble because they will tell me things or ask me to do something and I will agree and later I have no memory of it.

I know this chapter ended awkwardly, but I decided to include the remainder of the day's events in the next.

*banging head against desk*

Stupid writer's block I know what I want to have happen in the next chapter but I am at a loss of how to get it out. Please be patient while I figure this out though I am always open to advice.

Let me know what you think about where the story is going, I am trying to keep changes to the characters' personalities moving in a slow fashion so there isn't an odd shift but I find myself getting impatient with Haruhi and Kyouya.

*sigh*

As much as I want to push things I am trying to resist, I think if I do it will mess up the later chapters.

Unknown Male Voice, "If you keep hitting yourself in the head you're going do permanent damage."

"The peanut gallery has no room to say anything you apply mental torture on a semi-regular basis. I'm surprised I'm not a drooling vegetable."

"True and it has been several days since I tormented you. Consider yourself warned."

"You are a very scary person."

Bye-bye.