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Chapter 6: Broadened Horizon

Haruhi was perched on the edge of her couch, practically sitting in the dark as she awaited Kyouya's arrival. The one thing that been going through her head since she came home, the look in his eyes. She'd never seen something like that in him; she had never even dreamed it was possible. He'd looked so…nervous. She swore she even saw affection and tenderness in those dark irises of his. It had been just an automatic reaction for her to agree. If only to wipe away the stray emotions that could have almost been fear. She wanted those eyes to show her more.

"Hmmm." She said aloud, she'd never really noticed how handsome her Senpai's features really were, something she definitely liked where his eyes, at least now they were. She liked having them out in the open for her to see, not behind his glasses where he could look menacing and evil sometimes. They were always so dark, but that moment of emotion just made them light up. The only way her mind could describe it was like the night sky, scattered with glittering stars and the full moon shinning down. She shook her head from the admiring thoughts and thought once more about what exactly she'd agreed to.

Our first date. She couldn't help but notice the way his words had lingered on that sentence like a whispered scream. Our first date? That implied there would be more, right? Why was Kyouya acting so strange all the sudden to her? She had to admit with a small giggle and light blush; she quiet enjoyed the attention from him. It was like a whole new side of him was being reveled.

A sound outside her door made her look up right before she heard the doorbell right. Looking at her clock she smiled to see it was exactly six thirty.

"Just a second!" Haruhi called rushing back into the bathroom to do a quick over on her appearance. She stopped half way down the hall and shook her head with a snort, she was acting like all the giddy girls of the host club. Kyouya had seen her in the grungiest of situations and even worse. But she couldn't deny that she really wanted to look nice for Kyouya. Another strange sensation she really hadn't had before. What was going on with her!

Her hair was lying nice and flat on her head, she wore a cute striped shirt she adored and some comfortable pants and a pair of sneakers. She hoped this would be appropriate for whatever Kyouya had in mind for them. Instead of checking herself over in a mirror she just looked down to see everything was in order and rushed back to the door.

"Hello." Haruhi stopped in her door way as Kyouya turned from looking over the railing to look at her. His appearance wasn't really any different then it normal was but for some reason he just radiated HANDSOME! Haruhi blushed deeply and looked away. He stood with two hands in his pockets; he wore dark jeans and a black button up shirt. Haruhi glanced at her own outfit and figured that was probably Kyouya's "comfortable".

"You look nice, Haruhi." Kyouya mentioned in a quiet tone that made her look up at him again. She saw he wore no glasses.

"Can you see me?" She laughed waving her hand in front of his glass less face. He smiled very amused and Haruhi blushed again.

"I chose contacts for this night, you seem to enjoy me without glass as well." He gave her a wink and she smiled at him. She felt like she was meeting him for the first time.

"Shall we be off then?" He asked holding out his hand. Haruhi stared hesitantly at it then lightly placed her palm against his. He lightly cupped her fingers and led her down the apartment stairs back into the street where his limo awaited them.

"A limo, really?" She questioned with a raised brow. Kyouya just ignored her and released her hand so she could climb in.

"You could always walk." Haruhi laughed at his usual comment, there was her old Kyouya.

"Where are we going?" Haruhi asked once Kyouya had settled into his seat comfortable and they were rolling away from her apartments.

"It's a surprise." He answered simply watching out the window for a second before turning his head to look at Haruhi. She caught his gaze and was surprised to see him smile at her. She returned the smile and looked away suddenly very shy of the boy she'd known for quite some time.

What is this?

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After a silent ride for nearly twenty minutes Haruhi felt the tires slow against gravel and finally come to a stop in a very isolated looking place.

"Um, where are we?" Haruhi asked feeling slightly nervous. As Kyouya ignored her, locking the doors again, he walked around the limo to extend his hand to her. It hit Haruhi for the first time that day that she was actually on a real live date with Kyouya Ootori….The shadow king of the host club. She hesitated looking at the gentle smile on his face as he waited. Finally brushed away her fears and lowered her hand to his. What was really wrong with broadening her impression of Kyouya? She stole a glance into his face and caught herself blushing. Nothing was wrong with that at all.

"I hope you will enjoy this, I made your favorites." Haruhi looked up at him a little confused still but he pulled her down a path that was shadowed by large trees. Looking up at them Haruhi felt she was being led into a horror movie. Since it was nearly seven thirty the sun was slowly dying behind the horizon.

"Oh!" Haruhi let out a little gasp of surprise as she came upon a picnic laid out on the grass. Kyouya slid his hand into hers quietly and led her forward on to the blanket spread out. It was even checked red and white like in the movies.

"This is amazing Senpai!" Haruhi exclaimed looking at all the goodies that were laid out before her. She took a moment to appreciate their surrounds. They had come out of a little forest looking path into a large grassy field, that led downhill into a beautiful looking lake that seemed to stretch on forever.

"You're welcome Haruhi." He stated simply taking a seat across from her. He leaned against one arm, while letting the other hang off his raised knee lazily. Haruhi simply didn't know where to start. She looked up at Kyouya for advice and the smoldering look in her eyes had her staring. He picked up a sushi and stuck into her mouth. She clamped down embarrassed that her jaw had been open.

They ate until they were both quiet full and looking at the food with longing. Haruhi and Kyouya had talked quietly about various things, the host club, studies, what was going on in their lives. Though Haruhi was sure Kyouya had known all of the things she'd talked about, it was just simply nice to have someone to talk to.

"This was really fun, Senapi. Thank you." Haruhi smiled at the boy who had been looking out into the field they occupied. Swiveling his head he smirked, in an old familiar Shadow King way.

"Oh, this night isn't over yet Haruhi. Part two is only just beginning."