A/N: I have a lot of plans in store for Yasu and Haruhi, but I will say that he will not immediately come out and get her. He may be crazy, but he isn't stupid. You will see how it unfolds in the next few chapters. Thank you everyone for your reviews and suggestions. AnimeApprentice you are on a roll this week. :D For those of you that like Haruhi/Mori, I have another story called Haruhi's Bitter Days. It started out as a story based on Hunny's Three Bitter Days, but has morphed into its own story. As for this story, I know this chapter is short, but I will make it up to you with the next one. Thank you to Stylewriter565 for your help with this one. :D Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Chapter 21 – Reflections

Once the limo pulled to a stop in front of Hunny and Mori's apartment, the three friends got out and made their way inside. Haruhi's mind was awhirl. She knew that this day was coming, but she kept putting it to the back of her mind and was unable to do that any longer. Reality came crashing in on her. The bright spot in all of this was that she was not going through this alone. Her friends and father were right there with her and would do anything to make sure nothing happened.

"Haru-Chan, why don't you go change and I will make some tea," Hunny said looking at his downcast girlfriend. He watched her nod and move off towards the guest room as he made his way to the kitchen.

Hunny grabbed the kettle off of the stove and started to fill it with water, but once full made no move to remove it from the water or anything. He was leaning against the counter staring at nothing. When the water suddenly shut off, Hunny jumped and whipped his head to the side. Mori was there giving him a concerned and questioning look. "I am fine Takashi," he said as he took the kettle and wiping off the excess water on the outside, placed it on the stove.

"You are worried," Mori said quietly to his cousin. They all were worried, but they were doing everything they could in order to prepare and be ready for any contingency.

"I am. I just don't want to lose her when I just got her back," Hunny expressed his greatest fear.

"I know, but we are prepared for him," Mori said trying to reassure his cousin, but he knew it did little for him.

Hunny gripped the counter so hard his knuckles were going white, "Yes we are and I almost dare him to try something. He will pay for hurting her." A dark Hunny was full of menace and it was good to be fearful of him if he was after you.

Mori nodded and patted his cousin's shoulder. He agreed and knew if Yasu even showed his face, he would regret it. The best thing that man could do was disappear, but he knew that it was not going to be as simple as that. He and Hunny had both seen men like that as they were training and traveled, Yasu was not going to go quietly. That man may have the police system fooled, but that was about the only thing he could dupe, at least that was the hope.

Haruhi came out of the guest room in a tank top and sweats. She had washed off her make-up and looked as if she was just ready to relax and hang out with her friends. It was a bit misleading though because if you looked closely enough you could see the bit of fear that was present in her eyes and the forced smile that graced her lips. She was anything but relaxed. As she threw herself onto the couch, she realized that she wanted to bury herself under the covers and not leave until Yasu was gone from her life permanently. Chastising herself, she sat up and looked to where Hunny and Mori were in the kitchen, "Do you need help?"

"No Haru-Chan, it is almost ready. Do you want anything besides tea? We have cake," Hunny said trying to leave the worry and anger out of his voice. He knew it hadn't worked based on the look Mori was giving him.

"No, that is alright, but if you want cake, I will eat a bite of yours," Haruhi offered. She knew how much Hunny loved his cake and right now she needed normal.

"Ok," Hunny said as he pulled the cake out of the refrigerator. A hand on his head stopped him and he looked towards Mori.

"Go to her, I will finish this," Mori offered his friend.

Hunny nodded and left the kitchen to join Haruhi on the couch. Sitting down next to her, he pulled her to his side and leaned down to bury his face in her hair. He breathed in her scent and kissed the top of her head, "Are you alright?"

Haruhi turned to look him in the eyes, "I am not going to say that I am perfect and that I am ready for all of this. I have been dreading it since the day he went away, but I also know that I am not alone in this. I have all of you to make sure that nothing will happen to me. If I was alone, I don't think I could do this and make it through to the other side, but with you behind me, I know that I will be ok."

"Good, you will never be alone again," Hunny said leaning down and giving her a small kiss. He gave her a small smile, "Although I wouldn't mind being by your side instead of behind you."

Haruhi returned the smile and chuckled, "You are."

Mori watched the couple and smiled. Haruhi had always been able to bring out another side of his cousin. Even when they were in high school and others looked down on Hunny as a small child, she was able to see past all of that, well eventually she was. She always respected everyone in the group and was able to see things that others never took the time to observe. Kyoya was not able to keep up his brick wall around her, somehow she had seen through his defenses and caught a glimpse of the man he really was. She understood who the twins really were and from day one was able to tell Hikaru from Kaoru, a feat that no one else had ever been able to accomplish at school; and except their parents, he wasn't sure anyone ever had before. Haruhi was able to see Tamaki for who he was and for the most part that kept her level headed enough to not completely murder him for his actions or attitude. Finally, she was able to see through Mori and knew that his silence was just a part of who he was and what his actions really meant. She seemed to always know when he needed a little extra encouragement and someone to listen to him. Haruhi Fujioka may be a commoner, but she was able to get past the walls and made a club for rich kids a band of brothers. She was anything but common.

After he finished making the tea and preparing the cake, Mori carried the tray out into the living room and set it down on the coffee table. Haruhi immediately moved forward to start pouring tea into the tea cups. Both men in the room tried to stop her, but it didn't work and stopped their protests to let her serve.

The rest of the night brought with it quiet reflection. There would be enough time to talk about everything that was happening and about to happen the next day with the introduction of the bodyguards. There was no need to bring it up now. The three friends chatted about nothing and watched a movie on TV before retiring for the night. Each had their own thoughts and feelings to deal with and Monday was fast approaching.

In another part of the city, someone else was also reflecting on many things and they centered around one woman. He had a plan and he would make sure she paid for what she did to him. Yasu Sato would get what he wanted and if he had to take it by force, then so be it.

Yasu called for the guard and when the officer appeared at the door of his cell, he said, "Can you call my cousin for me? I have something that I need to give him."

"You are getting out on Monday, it can wait," the guard sneered.

"No, it can't. He is going away on assignment and I really need to make sure he has this letter before he leaves," Yasu explained. On the outside he appeared contrite and weak, but on the inside he was fuming. How dare the guard not grant his request?

"Fine, where is the letter?" The guard asked with narrowed eyes.

"Actually, can you arrange for a visit? We are so close and I would love to see him one more time." Yasu requested.

"Whatever. I will arrange the visitation for tomorrow," the guard leered before walking away.

Yasu smiled and laughed, but remembered that he had to keep the noise down. He didn't want anyone to mess up his plans. He was just so excited because everything was falling into place and he was about to get what he wanted most. Finally fate was smiling down on him.