"Are you sure you can't stay Dad?" Haruhi asked setting the plates down on the table. Ranka sighed.
"You know I'd love to, I have to work today, but I'll be home in time for dinner, I promise." He said hugging Haruhi.
"It's Father's Day though, I'd like to do something for you too."She replied returning the embrace.
"You're healthy and I've never seen you smile as much as you do now, that's the greatest gift you can give me. I'm so proud of you."Ranka kissed his daughter's forehead before releasing her.
"Call me if you need anything."he said walking to the door.
"I will, Love you Dad." Haruhi said with a smile.
"Love you too, I'll see you later alright?" She nodded and once her father left, she turned to check on the sleeping child lying in the bassinet before going back to making breakfast. It hadn't taken long for her to catch onto the hosts' favorite foods which were always in stock since they had practically moved into the house. She would be lying if she said that she didn't enjoy having them close. The boys had become her security, she smiled at the memories. The hosts would stay in the house often after Kyami was born, they made it a point in the first few days when Haruhi was still sore and recovering to look after the child for her.
There had never been any doubt as to their involvement in the infant's life.
"raising a baby won't be easy, and I can't expect you guys to give us anything more than you already have. I can take care of her now. Thanks for everything and I'm sorry if I've caused any trouble." she had told them while lying in the hospital bed after giving birth to her daughter.
Tamaki had taken her hand.
"It's no trouble at all,but you should know by now that each one of us would take any trouble in the world for you and your little girl, after all, she was born in our music room, maybe that means something. She's part of our family."
"I'm sorry about that, and the jackets, I'll add that to the money I owe you guys."
"That isn't something you need to concern yourself with right now. You need to rest and focus your energy on your daughter." Kyoya added.
"That's right Haru-chan, that's more important than money." Honey smiled reassuringly, standing next to Kaoru, who was holding the infant. Haruhi couldn't help but think that it felt right, to have everyone together, seeing them with the baby, she could imagine them as a family, She wanted them to be.
Haruhi placed the dishes on the table and smiled. Her boys would be awake soon and she was finally ready. She couldn't wait to see their faces when they arrived in the dinning room and lifted Kyami from her bassinet, offering her daughter a bottle.
"Your Daddies are going to be so surprised and happy." She told the child. "It's a good idea to let them know how much we appreciate them. You'll understand when you're older." Haruhi grinned, Kyami had taken hold of her finger.
"Mommy loves you Kyami." She lowered her head, softly kissing the tiny hand.
"We'll talk about it later." Kyoya's voice reached Haruhi's ears.
"yeah, I guess it can wait, it's only fair though. " Tamaki replied. Honey was the first to come into view, he entered sluggishly, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He was followed closely by Mori and the twins with Kyoya and Tamaki arriving last.
"Good morning Haru-chan." Honey said with a yawn. The hosts stopped and gazed at the table.
"Did you do all this yourself Haruhi?" Tamaki asked in awe.
"Yeah, for you guys. Come sit down." She invited, Kyami cooed softly upon seeing her parents all together. It seemed to bring the child comfort. Each host greeted their daughter and gently embraced Haruhi as they passed to take their seats.
"You didn't have to do this, I'm sure you had your hands full with Kyami and-"
"She slept most of the time, I just wanted to do something nice for you guys...to thank you. Before you say anything, I know I keep saying it but being there for me when I was pregnant, going to the doctor with me and getting this house for us, then there's all the money you guys put in the bank for her,That's not a small gesture. When you add in the time, money and effort that was put into the adoption and times when she wasn't feeling well so one of us had to miss school, that's a lot to ask." the hosts smiled.
"We did all that because we wanted to. We love you and Kyami very much Haruhi. We wanted you both to be safe. That's what matters to us, You don't have to do any of this"Tamaki told her.
"Not many teens would stick around for a baby, she's not even biologically yours and you still made yourselves responsible. I think that's worth acknowledging. Besides, it's father's day and you guys are her fathers. You're all really good with her and you do so much, you get up with her at night and even during school...Tamaki you managed to set it up so she could be there, I still don't know how you did it. I know I can bring her to you guys if I need to take a test or need a break. Kyoya, you helped me and it put strain on your relationship with your father. It's given you nothing but trouble."
"My father's problem with our daughter is just that, his problem to deal with. I'm already the third son and a disappointment. Adopting Kyami was quite possibly the best decision I could have made and I have no regrets in being part of her life. My father will do what he feels he must but that choice, no matter what it maybe is his and I'm not concerned. I've made my choice and I stand by it, I can be every bit as stubborn as he can and I will not be moved." Kyoya assured her taking a sip from his coffee cup.
"Our family loves her, there's no problem there." Hikaru added.
"It took some time, but they understand why we did it and that we love you two, they like getting those pictures you send them." Kaoru yawned.
"I'm glad they were so accepting, I really appreciate that. So, are you guys doing anything today?" She asked.
"I was going to work on the budget for the start of the year, did you need us to do something?" Kyoya replied.
"I just wanted us all to spend the day together, to celebrate, I didn't really plan anything, but it would be great to do something for you." The hosts looked at each other.
"I think that's a great idea. Gentlemen, clear your schedules, today is just for family, we'll figure it out as we go on." Tamaki instructed. The hosts agreed much to Haruhi's delight. Kyami cooed happily in her mother's arms causing everyone to smile. It was clear that their daughter was loved and Haruhi was going to make sure she showed them how much that meant to her/