Author's Note: Thank you again for all your support. I am sorry about the formatting of the last chapter and this one, they kept fighting me. After a while I just decided it wasn't worth it and I posted it for you guys. Just so you are aware, there are some references to Episode 8 in this chapter, if you are wondering where the names of Haruhi's friends came from. Once again, I do not own Ouran but I hope you enjoy what goes through my mind. Please read and review!
Chapter 5:
As the week continues, Kyoya keeps a close eye on Honey and Mori. He wants to be certain what they may or may not know. The elder hosts do not make any more comments and their actions indicate nothing, however, much to Kyoya's frustration. Eventually Friday hits and this is when Haruhi and Kyoya's next date is scheduled. In fact, Kyoya has booked two dates for this weekend. Tonight, he is taking Haruhi to the classic dinner and a movie and tomorrow he is inviting her over to spend the day with him. Since his Dad and eldest brother are away on business and his middle brother is working, they will have the house to themselves. Admittedly Kyoya is a bit nervous about that part but Haruhi had mentioned that she had never seen his house yet the other night and thought it might be good for her to know where her boyfriend lives. It was said in jest, but to Kyoya, she had a point.
Just as Haruhi finishes her duties for the day, the twins wander over and make things much more complicated. Honey and Mori have already left, so only the twins, Haruhi, Kyoya and Tamaki are left to clean up the room. Hikaru and Kaoru wrap their arms around her waist and although she tries to remove them, she is unable to. Kyoya internally flinches but outwardly remains calm and tries not to act out of jealousy. He has been dealing with this all week, the twins are much too close to Haruhi in his mind.
"Ha-ru-hi!" The boys say in unison.
"What do you want?"
"You to come home with us tonight, we can do a fashion show."
"Can't. I have plans tonight."
"Really? With who?"
"I am going to dinner and a movie with a close friend."
"Who?"
"What, do you think I don't have any friends other than you guys?"
"No, we just-" Kaoru starts but us cut off my Hikaru.
"But you are our toy!"
"I am no one's toy. Now, if you don't mind. I need to go home and get ready to meet my friend. I will see you Monday." Haruhi says removing their arms, quite forcefully.
As she grabs her things and leaves the room, the others stare after her in shock. Kyoya, who had been paying attention for her cover story, is quite impressed. Good job Haruhi, technically you did not lie to them. You just didn't define what a close friend was or mention that you need to get home to meet your boyfriend. He thinks as he continues to type away on his laptop.
"Who do you thinks he is going out with Hikaru?"
"I don't know but you would think she would tell us, we are supposed to be her friends."
"You were pestering her! My poor daughter! Of course she wouldn't tell you, then you would pester her even more about this friend if she gave you any information at all" Tamaki says storming over. The twins roll their eyes and attempt to ignore him as they gather their things.
"Wait-" Kaoru starts but Hikaru cuts him off, "You don't think-"
"Tono! What if she is going out with a guy?" They finish together.
"No! My little girl would not just go out with some boy. She is too young to date, too innocent."
"Well then why didn't she just tell us her friend's name?"
"Perhaps because you do not know all of her friends and she did not want to get into telling you about all of her friends when she is trying to meet up with someone." Kyoya says deciding now is a good time to step in before Tamaki, Kaoru and Hikaru have a melt down.
"I suppose but I thought she doesn't really keep up with many of her middle school friends." Kaoru says and Hikaru adds, "Yeah, she hadn't seen Arai-kun since graduation."
"That doesn't mean they don't talk. Besides, Haruhi mentioned herself that she talks to Kazumi-san all the time." Kyoya says packing up his bag.
"You're right Kyoya! Perhaps she is just meeting Kazumi-san or some other girl from middle school. To be sure though we should follow her and keep her safe. We must protect her innocence! Especially if she is meeting a boy." Tamaki says raising a fist above his head. The twins automatically agree and Kyoya rolls his eyes.
"Haruhi is not going to like you following her around and interfering. Besides, you have no idea where they are going."
"She may not like it but I am her father and I have to protect her."
"You are not her father-"
"There can't be that many commoner theatres around for them to got can there?" Hikaru asks trying it diffuse the tension.
"There should only be a couple if she is meeting a middle school friend that would be in between their houses. This is assuming neither have moved since middle school." Kyoya says pushing his glasses up his nose, making light glare off them.
"Good, let's find them!" Tamaki says cheering.
"I must go, I have an important dinner meeting. Good luck and try not to get caught. I don't want to have to deal with an angry Haruhi. She always gets so upset and angry when you interfere like this. It is understandable really but her being angry is not the most marketable." Kyoya says and leaves before they can question him as well.
Upon returning home, Kyoya changes into a pair of dark wash jeans and a black, short sleeved, button up, shirt. He then shaves, fixes his hair and spritzes on some cologne before heading down to the garage. Tachiabana is waiting down there for him.
When he knocks on Haruhi's door half an hour later, he finds her in a pair of jeans and a baby blue peasant top. She smiles when she sees him and kisses her cheek.
"You look very pretty Haruhi. Ready to go?"
"Yup. How did the rest of the meeting go?" Haruhi asks as she locks the door behind her.
"They had a melt down and may or may not be staking out theatres nearby." Kyoya says as they walk down to his car.
"What?!"
"They think you are either going out with a friend from middle school or a guy. They feel they need to protect your innocence apparently." Kyoya says opening the passenger door of a black lamborghini. Haruhi gives him a confused look.
"No limo or driver?"
"Nope. I decided to drive tonight. Tachibana is still following of course but at a distance."
"Hmm, didn't know you knew how to drive."
"Yes, I got my licence at sixteen. This is just one of my cars."
"Damn rich bastards. Back to the idiot king and his henchmen, are all of them in on it?"
"No, just the twins and Tamaki."
"Of course, just the ones that are insanely protective." She says getting in the car.
"I know but I couldn't really tell them it was me you are going out with now could I?"
"I know, they just drive me insane." Haruhi says and Kyoya pulls out of the parking lot.
"So how are we avoiding my stalkers?" Haruhi asks as Kyoya drives down the street.
"Well, they are expecting a commoner to take you out so we avoid commoner places."
"Damn-"
"Haruhi, I am sorry. I just think that they will not be expecting you to stray far from home."
"Alright. I just hate spending money I don't need to spend."
"I know but let me treat you to a nice dinner. It's not super over the top but it is not traditional commoner fare either."
"A compromise?" Haruhi asks with a smile.
"A compromise." Kyoya says squeezing her knee.
"Thank you Kyoya."
"Anything for you my queen."