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Chapter 12, Absolving

The ride home was expectantly animated. It seemed everyone was trying their hardest to cheer me up, in fact both the twins teasing had ceased and was just good natured humour. I smiled as Hikaru and Karou sat on either side of me playing some silly game that required one of them to list off as many facts as they knew and for everyone else in the car to work out if it was true or not. Most of the facts were facetious, "Hikaru is by far the sexier twin, true or false?" but others were genuinely mind puzzling. I was quietly listening to Tamaki and Hunny yell out answers and looking back behind me as Mori Sempai smiled gently at Hunny with such admiration and concern. It was refreshing to just relax and for a moment absolve myself in the love that was around me. It was important I keep up teasing them and getting annoyed from time to time, their egos would become unbearable if I didn't but thinking back to the sand castle they built me, to the way Mori carried me out of the jungle in Kyoya's private resort. Kyoya wasn't in the car of course, he went back to the police station to do the paper work and for once, whilst I knew the disruption in our group was causing everyone pain no one was suggesting that I forgive him or anything. It seemed like everyone was on my side. Especially Hikaru, who of course had been there from the beginning. His hand hadn't left my knee the whole trip and for once I didn't mind. I would have maybe been annoyed at him for making me go into that tent but I understood why he did it.

He was looking out for me, trying to prove my side. Protecting me, like he always did. Karou was the same, his arm rested on my shoulder and he winked at me every now and again before he teased Tamaki but I knew he was putting on a show and I could feel his concern through the way he squeezed my arm gently. It was colder at night so I didn't mind being in the middle. My phone buzzed and I squished up to Hikaru to get it out of my pocket.

We're all with you.

-Mori

I read and reread the message before glancing back into the seat behind me, Mori was occupied with Hunny Sempai digging through the bags of things he'd got from the markets. I smiled a little, having my thoughts confirmed and coming from Mori Sempai, it meant a lot. I remembered what he said at the beach, he told me without a doubt that Kyoya liked me but he also told me that no one control Kyoya except for him himself. I suppose this meant that Mori and the others all knew that Kyoya had screwed up, big time. I knew they wouldn't be mad at Kyoya for long, it wasn't their fight and they would urge me to make things better as well but for the moment it was peaceful leaning back in the seat knowing I had five wonderful boys by my side.

When we got back it was fair to say that everyone was exhausted. Hunny Sempai held my hand all the way back to my room, swinging it back and forth and telling me that if I wanted I could sleep with his bunny tonight. I politely declined after Mori sent me a stern look, he knew what would happen if Hunny slept without that rabbit.

"Come on Takashi! Lets go get some sleepy sleep! Night night Haruchan!"

And with that he bounded up onto Mori's shoulders. I found myself wrapped up in my bed in a matter of seconds, the door wasn't fully closed but the moment I got in bed I couldn't care less. Sleep befell me and in moments I was so far under that it almost seemed like it would be a good, fulfilling sleep.

Well that's what I thought when, all of a sudden, there was a sudden knock on my door. Grudgingly I rolled out of the bed and onto the floor laying there splayed out like a starfish before sitting up putting on a soft robe and turning to the door. To my surprise and embarrassment it was already open and two police officers, Kyoya and his father stood watching me. I stood up quickly and professionally, hoping that if I didn't mention my display, neither would they.

"Sorry to disturb you miss, Master Kyoya here thought it would be best to come to you personally to assure you that the woman you spoke with tonight is in custody and will be taken to court tomorrow morning earliest. We thank you for your bravery" he said, his voice was gruff and it was obvious he didn't think it was the best idea. My eyes flashed to Kyoya, still groggy and half asleep I tried to muster up the best death stare I could. Unfortunately for me, as I did so I felt a yawn build up and I couldn't help but turn my death stare into a squint.

"No worries officer, happy to have helped tonight" I said, my voice wavering mid yawn. I waved them on and glanced at the clock. A devilish 3:32am flashed back at me. They stood there silently and I groaned internally, why couldn't I just have peace and quiet?

"Well….if that is all officers?" I said patiently breaking the silence. They bowed and shuffled out with Kyoya's father bowing and turning curtly as well. Kyoya stood a little while longer, his hands were by his side and they were clenching tight into fists and relaxing again. His expression was perplexed but calm and collected as always.

"Haru-"

"Just go, Sempai. I want to sleep" I said, not harshly but definitely curtly. He hesitated a minute longer his hands brushing down his dress shirt, and his mouth twitching obviously searching for what to say.

I collapsed back on my bed, and rolled back over, sure enough he was still standing there awkwardly. I groaned and took my head in my hand, I could almost see his apology radiating through the room. He seemed frozen and I smiled a little, it was nice to have this "I told you so" moment, even if it was bitter sweet.

"Kyoya, I'm exhausted, I know you want to talk to me. I know it isn't in your nature to be wrong about someone; you usually execute your research perfectly. I know this must be difficult for you to even comprehend, but right now I cannot stand looking at you, let alone hearing you speak. I'm exhausted, and I'm emotionally dry. Please go, and I'll see you tomorrow?" I said gently, my words still bitter but I carried out the tone as sweetly as I could manage. He shook his head so his hair fell into his dark eyes and he whispered, "Thankyou Haruhi, yes, I'll see you tomorrow," he turned and stood in the doorway before saying over his shoulder in a gentle, genuine manner, "I am truly sorry."

But by then I wasn't sure I had heard him right, I was fast asleep.