Author's Note: First, I once again own nothing, these are just the ideas that float around in my head. Second, I am sorry for not updating sooner, I have had some health issues and have been unable to upload this chapter. Here it is now, I hope you enjoy it. Please read and review!
Chapter 3:
Despite getting home late, Haruhi is able to get up at her normal time. She even manages to get groceries and do some homework before needing to get ready for her and Kyoya's date. At 5Pm, she takes a nice long shower before putting on a cute, pale pink, sundress. The dress has one inch wide straps and an empire waistline that is created by a light purple ribbon going around the dress, just under the bust. Although Haruhi has a almost nonexistent bust, the dress makes her look like she has one and makes her look taller than she is. Haruhi puts on a pair of flats that match the ribbon and two barrettes in her hair that match the ribbon as well. She then grabs a white shrug sweater to fight off evening chills and a matching white clutch before heading to the living room to wait for Kyoya.
Upon entering the living room, Haruhi hears a gasp. She looks around and sees Ranka putting in an earring as he puts on pumps. He is staring at her with tears in his eyes.
"Oh Haruhi! You look so lovely! You need make up though, come here so I can put some on you." Ranka says, almost breathless.
"I am fine Dad, I have lip gloss, I do not want to wear anything else. Besides, you have to finish getting ready for work. You will be home late tonight right?" Haruhi replies pulling out a stick of shiny lip gloss from her clutch.
"Yes, Daddy will be home late, probably sometime between two thirty and three. I am closing tonight. Will you be alright?"
"I will be fine, besides, I won't be alone all night. I am spending some of it with Kyoya-senpai."
"True. Make sure he has you home by ten alright?"
"Yes Dad. Have a good shift." Haruhi says and Ranka hugs her before leaving the apartment.
"Now to wait for Kyoya-senpai" Haruhi says walking toward the door Ranka left open.
"No need and like I said last night, there is no need for honourifics when it is just the two of us. Are you ready to go?" A voice says and Haruhi jumps. Upon looking up, she finds Kyoya leaning against the doorframe of her apartment.
"H-hello K-Kyoya. Yes, I am ready to go." She says grabbing her clutch and heading out the door, locking it behind herself.
"You look lovely tonight by the way Haruhi. The dress is perfect for the restaurant I am taking you to. Our reservation is at 6:30Pm, so we best hurry." Kyoya says as they walk down to the limo. Upon reaching it, he opens the door for her and helps her inside. She slides in and he sits down beside her. She gulps as he takes her hand in his and intertwines their fingers.
"My father is working tonight but said I had to be home by ten." She says attempting to make some conversation.
"That should be fine, I figured we could go to dinner and then walk through a park nearby the restaurant. There is supposed to be fireworks tonight."
"Alright. Thank you again for asking me to dinner Kyoya."
"I didn't really ask but I am glad you are going to dinner with me."
"You asked in your own way, I suppose. I wouldn't have expected anything else. At least for the first date. Maybe next time you might actually ask me." Haruhi says with a slight smirk. She then realizes what she actually just said.
"T-that is if t-th-there is a n-next-" she stutters and Kyoya chuckles.
"Calm down Haruhi, let's just enjoy ourselves yeah?"
"Alright." Haruhi says letting out the breath she was holding.
"We're here." Kyoya says and gets out, holding the door open for Haruhi.
They are at a sushi restaurant Haruhi has never heard of. There is a lineup out the door but the way Kyoya is waved inside, he must have been recognized. They are lead to a table at the back by a hostess who cannot seem to bow low enough.
"Welcome Ootori-sama, if there is anything we can get you please let us know." She says before heading back to the front.
"Order anything you like Haruhi, they do have fancy tuna here and it is exquisite." Kyoya says quickly glancing at the menu before closing it and setting it in the table.
"That sounds good to me. Do you know what you want already?"
"Yes. This is one of my favourite restaurants." He says as a waiter comes over to take their drink orders. Both of them order tea and he wanders away.
"I have to ask Kyoya, did you mean what you said last night?" Haruhi asks and nervously plays with her napkin. Kyoya shoots her a slightly confused look and places a hand on top of hers to stop the fidgeting.
"Which part of last night are you referring to?"
"The part where you-"
"And her are your drinks. Can I take your food orders now?" The waiter cuts in and earns himself a death glare from Kyoya. The waiter audibly gulps but remains where he is, one hand poised to take their order.
"We will both have an order of your Ootoro. Is that alright Haruhi?" Kyoya asks and she nods. The waiter does too and hurries away. Kyoya glares after him but once he is out of sight, he turns his gaze back to Haruhi and it softens.
"Sorry about that, where were we?" He asks and Haruhi feels a blush rising in her cheeks.
"I w-was asking if you meant what y-you s-said last night a-about h-how you felt about me."
"Oh. That. Yes, I did mean what I said, that is why I asked you out tonight. Didn't you mean what you said?"
"I-I did. I guess I just don't see why you would like me in that way or what you gain from asking me out like this." Haruhi says looking down at her tea.
"Haruhi." Kyoya says and takes her hand in his, causing her to look up at him.
"Why do you think I wouldn't feel that way about you?"
"I am a commoner and much below you. Dating me won't gain you anything."
"Yes, you are a commoner, that just means you do not have as much money as me. I have enough for the both of us. Second, I like how smart you are, how blunt and honest you are and I find you beautiful. I was the first one to realize you were a female if you remember. I could tell right away. That boys uniform cannot hide all your curves, even if they are slight. As for gaining anything from dating you, I gain a companion that isn't afraid to stand up to me. Most people are scared of me, and terrified of standing up to me, you are not."
"You really mean that?"
"Yes. You may not be my equal in regards to social status, but you are in everything else. I want to give this a try." Kyoya says placing his other hand on top of their already clasped hands. Haruhi stares at their hands for a minute before answering.
"Are you asking me what I think you are asking me?"
"Haruhi, will you be my-"
"Dinner is served!" The waiter interrupts again and this time Kyoya sends out his dark aura in addition to his death glare. The waiter puts down the dishes as fast as possible before literally running away.
"Once again, where were we?"
"Yes but what about your father?"
"Honestly, I am more worried about the others than my father. Right now, my father is still in shock that you stood up to him. Until that shock wears off, we are safe. That being said, I would like to keep our relationship secret for the time being."
"If it protects you from your father I am alright with keeping it secret. I do not know how long I can keep it secret from mine though. Also, why are you more concerned about the others? Don't you think they would be happy for us?"
"Thank you. I understand, can we keep it from him for as long as possible though?" He asks and Haruhi nods as she takes a bite of her ootoro. She audibly moans in pleasure as she eats it and Kyoya holds back a chuckle.
"As for the others, I am not so sure they would be happy for us. There was a reason why I asked how you felt about everyone last night."
"Really?"
"Yes, I always have a reason for everything I do. For example, even ignoring those reasons, do you really think Tamaki is going to be happy about mother and daughter being boyfriend and girlfriend?" Kyoya asks and Haruhi looks at him with wide eyes.
"So...secret relationship?" She asks with a shy grin and Kyoya nods.
The rest of the meal is eaten in comfortable silence until a new waiter comes and asks how everything is. After finishing eating, Kyoya takes Haruhi's hand as they walk to the nearby park to watch the fireworks. They sit on a bench overlooking a small pond and talk about their lives before Host Club as they wait for the fireworks to start. Surprisingly, they find it very easy to talk to one another. Never has either of them found it so easy to open up to another person before. Just as they each realize this, the fireworks start. Haruhi squeezes Kyoya's hand excitedly as she watches the nighttime sky light up.
"Goodnight secret girlfriend." Kyoya says as he kisses Haruhi's cheek at her door.
"Goodnight secret boyfriend." Haruhi says with a shy laugh and shuts the door behind her as Kyoya walks back down to his limo.