Haruhi was exhausted. The new mother smiled at the little girl who lay in her arms. Kyami had refused to wait for the ambulance to arrive,instead she arrived inside the music room, Sylvia had been able to help while the hosts comforted Haruhi. The infant was immediately wrapped in both Tamaki and Kaoru's school jackets and though she was somewhat embarrassed that the hosts had actually been there to participate in the birth, she was grateful to them.
Ranka had arrived while the doctors were examining Haruhi and was met in the waiting area by the hosts.
"Is Haruhi okay?" He asked in a panic.
"As far as we know everything's fine. Kyami is fine, she's got a good set of lungs on her." Hikraru replied.
"Coffee?" Kyoya offered him a foam cup which he took and sat down.
"You know, I have to tell you guys, I wasn't sure how I feel about you at first but what you did for my Haruhi was really something and I'm glad she has you. Since Akira did what he did, she's been so worried about Kyami growing up without out a dad. But if you guys are around her, I think she's going to see she's better off without him. On that note though.. If anyone of you tries to put your hands on her, I'll break your face am I understand?"
"You should know by now Ranka, we wouldn't hurt Haruhi." Tamaki replied.
"I do, it's just that after I didn't think to say it to him, I just had to say it now."
"That's understandable, you're only protecting your daughter, just remember that we are too." Kyoya added.
"Good, I'm glad we're on the same page." Ranka sipped his coffee and sighed.
"Thank you for being there for her. "
When at last the doctor approached them, they stood up instinctively.
"Haruhi really is lucky to have all of you, mother and daughter are doing just fine and she's asking for you all. If you'd follow me I'll take you back into her room." The hosts allowed Ranka to be ahead of them as they walked the long hallway. When they arrived, they quietly stepped in.
Haruhi was sitting up in bed with Kyami in her arms and tears of joy in her eyes.
"Dad, this is Kyami." She said showing off the tiny brown haired infant.
"Beautiful just like her mother." Ranka said.
"I'm sorry you guys had to go through it with me. I'll do some extra things to pay you guys back for the jackets and the -"
"Don't worry about that now. Just enjoy the time with your little girl." Kyoya said softly.
"Thanks Kyoya -senpai."
"You know Haruhi, under the circumstances, I think it's safe to assume you can stop using 'senpai' when you talk to us." He said.
"Y-You're sure?"
"Of course Haru-Chan. We're family. If it makes you feel better, you can use it at school but if it's just us in a group, you don't have to."
"You guys are amazing. Do you want to hold her?" The hosts suddenly seemed nervous.
"it's okay, I'll show you how if you want."
"You sure you want us to?" Tamaki asked.
"Why wouldn't I be, you helped bring her into the world and you took care of us. But I think since Kaoru was the first to say it Was okay, He should hold her first." Kaoru was surprised.
"But Ranka's your -"
"You stepped in to stop him from yelling at me and getting me more upset, you were the first to hug me and accept Kyami, you even gave her her name. Come here." Kaoru walked closer and was invited to sit on the bed. Haruhi carefully handed the baby to him.
He looked down at the child resting in his arms, she looked up at him through half opened eyes.
"Welcome to the world Kyami,I'm Kaoru." He said softly. "You're mother loves you very much. We're all glad you're here, you look a lot like your mother. You may not know it yet, but you have so much love Kyami." After another minute, Haruhi had Ranka take a picture of Kaoru holding the newborn.
When Honey was given the opportunity, he happily greeted the child.
"Hi Kyami-Chan, you're so cute. You can call me Honey, everyone else does." He turned to Mori and allowed her to look at him.
"This is Takashi, he told me he wasn't sure what he would say and he doesn't talk much but he's really nice. He'll hold you soon. Everyone in this room loves you so much and I want you to know that will always be there to protect you and your mother,I promise. I don't make promises and then not keep them either, just so you know." Honey handed her back to Haruhi.
"Hikaru, do you want to hold her?"
"S-sure." He sat down and Kyami was placed in his arms. He smiled.
"She's so tiny." He said in awe.
"Hey Kyami, I'm Hikaru, I know what you're thinking, I look a lot like Kaoru, he's my twin and best friend. It's nearly impossible to know which of us is which, but your mother knows and when you're old enough, I have a feeling you'll figure it out too. It's okay if you have trouble,we'll help you. Anyway, you've had a big day haven't you, you'll be seeing a lot of us but for now, I'll give you back to your mother. " he said before doing just that.
Mori held her briefly, in awe of the tiny girl, a smile appeared on his face. Though he couldn't find words to say, he loved her.
"Well, what an event today turned out to be." Kyoya said when it was his turn.
"You certainly made an entrance, I'm Kyoya, you'll find out soon enough that I'm not one to be very affectionate toward others but that doesn't mean that I don't care. In fact, these idiots around us and your mother know that I am capable of it on rare occasions but more often than not I stick to business. Like I said that doesn't mean that I don't love you just as much as they do. Hopefully you'll understand this one day and not take it personally if i seem cold." Finally it was down to Ranka and Tamaki.
"Go on Tamaki." Ranka invited.
"Are you sure, you're her-"
"I'm sure." Tamaki nodded and Kyami was given to him.
"Hello little Princess, I'm Tamaki, welcome to the world, to our family. You were born in our Music room so I guess that makes you part of the host club, don't worry we'll find a place for you, it shouldn't be too difficult. Kyoya's right, we are kind of a bunch of idiots, but we have you and your mother to keep us in line. We love you both very much and we're happy to be a part of your life, always remember that." After the pictures of each host holding the baby, Ranka took his turn.
"Hey pretty girl, I'm your grandpa, I know it's a little confusing but one day I'll explain it to you. I chose to be last because I wanted you to see something." He turned to Haruhi's bed and held the infant up to see the hosts standing around her.
"Your mother loves you more than anything Kyami, but so do the guys you just met. Your biological father did some things that hurt your mother and the reason I tell you that is because she's upset that you won't be able to be able to have a dad. But from here, you and I can see the truth, you may not have a father but right in front of you are six guys who are going to help raise you, none of them is your biological father but all of them stepped up to be responsible for you. That's what family is little one. So if you ever feel sad about not having a dad, just remember,you have six and an amazing mother."
