Haruhi sighed, the summer was now upon them and her stomach began to grow. She was able to attend the final host club even of the school year and afterward, the hosts had taken her to dinner.
"Do you have any plans this summer Haru-Chan?" Honey asked between bites of cake.
"Nothing spectacular, just looking for a new place with my dad. With the baby coming, we have to find something bigger. I'd like to find a place with a yard for my little one to play in. I have to find a job to get everything it'll need. What about you guys?"
"We usually use the summer to come up with beginning of the year ideas. We try to plan a few things ahead of time." Tamaki told her.
"Kaoru and I won't be around this summer. We've been talking with our mother over the phone, she's invited us to help her with her work. Kaoru's really good at designs and the creative side but I'll be doing other things."
"That's great, when are you leaving?" Haruhi was saddened by the news, but happy for the twins.
"Two weeks." Hikaru replied.
"We'll be gone most of the summer. But we'll have our phones if you want to call us during the planning." Kaoru said. "You can call us too Haruhi, even if it's just to say hi." He adding seeing the sadness in her eyes.
"Thanks you two, I will." The twins had given her a cellphone in case she had needed anything.
"Kyoya, what about you?" Tamaki asked
"I'm looking forward to spending some time off...but I know Tamaki so that's not likely to happen." Haruhi smiled as Tamaki began his angry rant. She would miss this.
Now, with Hikaru and Kaoru preparing to leave in a week,and not a single word from the club since the dinner, she didn't know what to do without her friends.
"Haruhi, are you doing okay?" Ranka stepped into his daughter's room and sat next to her.
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"Come on Haruhi, I know you better than that. You're upset. Do you want to tell me?"
"It's nothing." Ranka sighed.
"Okay, you don't have to tell me, but I'm right here for you if you change your mind." He kissed her head and walked to the door. Haruhi glanced at her clock, it was now after midnight.
She stood up.
"Dad?"
"Yeah?" She made her way over to him and wrapped her arms around him.
"Happy Father's day. Thank you for being here for me." Ranka held her close.
"You're my little girl Haruhi, I'm always going to be here, no matter what. I love you." He said.
"I love you too."
"Try to get some sleep, we have to be somewhere at ten." Haruhi looked up at him.
"Where are we going?"
"You'll see." He kissed her head once again and left her to get into bed. For an hour, Haruhi stared at her ceiling her thoughts now on the baby, she knew how it felt to be left out when she was in school and everyone was talking about their mother after she had lost hers. She didn't want that feeling for her child. How could she explain that Akira didn't want to be a father, how could she possibly comfort her child when the tears began to flow?
Eventually she may find someone that loved both of them enough to take on the role but she knew it would never be the same. The thought made her hate Akira even more.
she drifted off into an uneasy sleep.
"Haruhi, come on, time to wake up, we'll be late." Ranka called. Haruhi opened her eyes and groaned. She was still tired. After a moment, she got up and dressed for the day.
"Where are we going?"
"Out, to see a really nice house. I think you'll love it. We're also meeting some people for brunch. Our ride's already waiting." As Haruhi stepped outside with her father, she found a white limo waiting, the driver, a tall man in a gray suit stood ready to open the door.
"Miss Haruhi, allow me." He said helping her into the car. Ranka followed behind. There was no doubt in her mind that the hosts were behind this. Once inside, the car began to move.
"What's going on Dad?" She asked.
"Haruhi, I've been looking for a nice, safe home for us. The days I came home late, I went to look at a few. The places were nice but not really what I was looking for. Yesterday, I saw a listing for a beautiful two story house, it had a fenced in yard, newly built, move in ready, I thought I'd let you have a look at it. It's not far from our place but it's within walking distance of some stores and restaurants. It's a nice change."
"How can we afford it, it sounds expensive. " Haruhi was concerned.
"It's not set in stone, but I think I can get a good deal on it." Ranka smiled.
Haruhi's stomach growled loudly.
"Don't worry, we'll be there soon. In the meantime, the box on the seat beside you is yours." Ranka told her. Haruhi hadn't noticed the box when she got in but picked it up. A piece of folded paper was taped to the box lid. She carefully pulled it off and read it.
Dear Haru-Chan,
I hope you're feeling better from the other day, if not, maybe this will cheer you up. It's the same kind Kao-Chan shared with you before. You don't have to feel bad about it anymore, I gave him one for you.
I'll see you soon.
Haruhi smiled as she removed one of the cupcakes from the box.
"They really do love you Haruhi, I'll give them that much. You have some really amazing friends."
"Yeah,I do." She admitted taking a bite of the cake.
"We're here." Ranka said as the car stopped. Haruhi stepped out of the car and her eyes widened in surprise. The two story tan house was amazing. The white picket fence ran the length of the yard and into the back. Rose bushes had been placed on either side of the front steps. The porch was large enough to have a porch swing,something Haruhi had always wanted for the summer evenings.
"Come on inside, let's look around." Ranka put an arm around her and walked her inside.
"Hey Haruhi." Hikaru and Kaoru greeted. Haruhi smiled.
"Hi guys, what're you doing here?"
"Looking around. You should too, it's a great house." Hikaru replied.
"It's safe to say everyone's here then?"
"Haruhi, ranka, I'm glad you could join us. Would you like to join us on a tour?" Kyoya asked
"We'd like that Kyoya, thank you." Ranka answered guiding Haruhi behind Kyoya.
"Let's begin upstairs." He said. Once they got there, Haruhi found herself loving the house.
"Over here is the linen closet, bathroom is right beside it, it features a sliding door shower, there's also a small closet inside."
"It's beautiful Kyoya-senpai."
"Yes, and if you look across the hall from it, the bedroom is big enough for a desk and bookshelf as well as a large bed, making an ideal place to study, a walk in closet and a small window seat."
Haruhi glanced inside as they passed.
"This room, would make an ideal nursery. It's between the two bedrooms, the one one the other side has no window seat, and is a little smaller. What I really think you should see is the back yard."
"Dad, it's a beautiful house but we can't -" Haruhi began to whisper but was cut off by Ranka shushing her. They walked back down stairs and through the house until they came to a back door.
Kyoya pulled it open and Haruhi gasped. She was greeted by the hosts standing below a large "Welcome Home" banner and behind them she saw a table which held countless gifts, some of which had to be placed on the ground for lack of room and size.
"what- how?" Kyoya pushed his glasses back into place and smiled.
"Your father contacted us about this house and we knew you were looking into a home with more space and so we decided to look into it." He said.
"no, this- I can't accept this, a house,that's -"
"You're right Haruhi, buying a house and simply handing it over would be overwhelming, we aren't just giving it to you. We used what was left from the host club fund and some of our own money to buy this place. That means it's partly yours since you're currently a member. I've set up a summer long promotion to renew our finances and as long as you remain in the club, this house is partly yours." Haruhi thought about the situation for a moment.
"But we'll still be paying rent or something because you guys are still out some money."
"Very good. Now, the money aspect is already agreed on. Your father will give us whatever he can each month. Which will slowly take care of everything and eventually, we'll sell out to you and the house will become yours completely." Kyoya explained.
"What about those," Haruhi gestured to the boxes by the table. "That must've cost a fortune. How -"
"Those are gifts Haru-Chan, we don't want you to give us any money for that. We just want you to be able to keep your baby like you want to and not be worried about not having what you need." Honey said with a smile.
"Come on Haruhi, come over and open them." Tamaki took her hand and led her to the gifts. Ranka made his way to Kyoya and pulled the money from his pocket.
"Thank you, you've been really good to us,all of you." He gave the money to Kyoya and watched as he typed something into his laptop.
"So..what are you guys doing with the 'rent' exactly?" Ranka asked curiously.
"Investing in in the child's future. I've opened a bank account which will add interest to whatever amount is in there, when the baby is school aged, he or she will have enough money for supplies, and such." Ranka frowned.
"I'd have to be giving you -"
"Ranka, you're not the only contributor. We'll step in and add some here and there."
"I thought I knew what kind of boys you were, you know, but this...I heard that you kyoya, are pretty much out for personal gain, you and your family are -"
"Of course I am, that's the business world I grew up in."
"What did you gain from this, you're not even taking any of the money back?
Kyoya closed his computer.
"Something that I've come to see is more important than money. My friends."