Another instalment, I'm on a roll! Enjoy :)

Mori sat on his bed after Tuesday's Kendo practice. He couldn't get the day before out of his mind. He still could not understand why she just left, without a single reaction. Of course he was left to deal with the hosts. Tamaki went into his Daddy routine, scolding Mori for taking his "daughter's" innocence. Kyouya simply looked puzzled, and Kaoru quietly sat on a worktop looking at his shoes. Surprisingly Hikaru had joined in with Tamaki, first shouting at him, then stifling an obvious urge to hit something, until finally he asked if it was their first kiss. At this all four boys looked to Mori for an answer. He simply nodded and then walked out. Nobody stopped him.
That Monday night he called Hani, and briefly explained the situation.
"Aw, poor Takashi, you know Haru-chan has more difficulty sorting out her feelings than anyone at the club. You cannot expect her to fall in love with you after one kiss."
"True, Mitskuni" despite his monotonous voice Hani could hear the sadness in it.
"I can come down the day after tomorrow if you like? We can eat cake and visit the Host Club!"
"Um, maybe."
"And I can also help you out with Haru-Chan!"
"I don't know…"
"Taka-Chan, I have known you my whole life (that's a long time!). I am sure Haru-Chan would love to be with you! You just have to give it more effort!"
Mori knew his friend was right, Hani was always good with telling emotions.
"Okay" he finally replied.
"Yaay! I'll pack right away! See you soon Taka-Chan!" Mori could almost hear the boy bouncing with excitement.

Wednesday came and Mori skipped his lectures to spend time with his loli-shota friend, he was already ahead of the class. They hung out at the Dojo, ate cake and finally headed to Ouran Academy.
They were early, so they decided to head to the library. There they found Haruhi, to no one's surprise, with her head stuck in a book.
"Haaru-Chan!" Hani said in his sing-song way as he ran up to her.
"Hani-Senpai? You have to be quiet in here" she whispered, unable to hide her joy at seeing the cute blond ex-host once again. "C'mon let's go" she picked up her books, and smiled at Mori as she guided the two ex-students out of the library.
"So how's University?" they sat on a bench in the school's quad.
"It's excellent! Usa-Chan loves it!" Hani held up his stuffed bunny "And I'm head of Karate already, I even beat the head of department" the boy beamed.
How can such a sweet boy have the capability to be so violent… she thought as Hani proceeded to play with his rabbit.
"Has Mori told you he might be sitting the bar exam a year early?" Hani beamed, to Mori's discomfort. He didn't like attention, Hani was usually there to take it away from him, but he knew he was only trying to help.
"No way! Mori you must be delighted. I love hearing about law school. Have you had any apprenticeships yet?" she smiled that sweet smile she always did, and Mori's face began to flush, but before he could reply Hani cut in.
"Haru-Chan, maybe you and Mori should go for coffee and have a long chat about it! Because right now, we have to head to the Host Club" Haruhi looked at her watch and stood up.
"You're right. But Mori if you're free this weekend I would love to hear more about your studies" Mori's face was blank. Okay so it wasn't a date but it was something right? He got up from the bench and finally said "Saturday at 3?"
"That'd be fine" she beamed.

Tamaki, Kyouya and the twins all stood awkwardly in the middle of the room. They all felt a bit strange about seeing the girl again after yesterday's discussion. They weren't sure if she was still mad, or if she'd even turn up. However they were very surprised when she entered with Hani, and of all people Mori. They walked in happily chatting, not noticing the tension between the boys. It was Mori who caught Hikaru's eye and then stopped smiling.
Hani then proceeded to greet the other hosts with his usual cheery disposition, causing everyone to return to normal. Well apart from Hikaru, who remained to sulk, but refused to get angry. He knew letting himself get verbally jealous around Haruhi would not do him any favours.
The hosts had a catch up and then proceeded to set up as normal. Kyouya offered the graduates some spare Ouran uniforms which they willingly accepted. Hani and Mori always felt strange hosting in jeans.

As Haruhi poured coffee and pretended to listen to an unbearable story about choosing the right brand of swimwear (it's just going to get wet anyway), she noticed how much she had missed having the club all together. Mori seemed to bring a form of sanity to the club, and Hani brought positivity. And it was always a delight to see Hani consume a dangerous amount of cake and still want more.
It was strange how only now they were both here, that Haruhi realised how much she'd missed the two boys. She then decided she would try to make a bit more effort with them, before they started visiting much less often and then finally not at all.

After the hosts had cleaned up for the day Tamaki suggested they all go to dinner. Before Haruhi could object, Tamaki assured her that they would go to "a commoner eatery", not that any of the hosts ever let the girl pay for anything, despite her refusal to become their charity case. Rich bastards.

"No need" Kyouya interrupted. "We have quite a bit of profit. From all the extra money generated from Mori and Hani, plus the money made on Haruhi's 'own grown' roses" Haruhi looked puzzled "we all deserve a nice night out. Plus dinner is a wonderful photo opportunity for this year's photo book annual…"
This boy can turn anything into a business venture… The girl thought. Though she did like the idea of an expensive meal for free…
"Great! Let's all head home and change. We'll meet at the Hitachiin mansion" said the blond host.
"Why, Tama-Chan?" Hani asked.
The twins slinked either side of Haruhi. "Because we need to dress up our toy!" they smirked in sync.
Haruhi was about to object when Tamaki piped up "Hey! You will provide her with a dress and then you will wait outside with the rest of us! My da- I mean, Haruhi, can dress herself!"

Haruhi was annoyed that these boys assumed she did not have anything suitable to wear to dinner (she didn't, the only non-casual clothing she possessed was an ill-fitting dress her father bought her years ago, and the dresses that the twins were always sending her, and the majority of them Haruhi would not feel comfortable wearing alone, never mind in public). However she was pleasantly surprised Tamaki had stopped himself from calling her his daughter. She hoped it would stick.

"Haruhi, would you like a lift home?" Mori startled the girl, who'd been lost in thought.
"Um, are you sure? I wouldn't want to be any trouble?"
"WHAAT?"
"Haruhi you NEVER let us give you lifts!"
"That's because you two are perverted twins! I should be taking her home, I am the king!"
Tamaki and the twins continued to argue over who deserved to take the girl home, and so Haruhi decided that, again, she would avoid the drama and walk home.

"A town car will pick you up from your apartment in an hour" Kyouya told her. There was no use in trying to take her home himself, she had obviously made up her mind. Mori continued to watch the fight that yet again he had caused. In future he should be more secretive with his actions. Haruhi would not want to be with him if there was too much drama involved.

I know they're short and concise but I'm not one for very detailed fics, I prefer being able to use my imagination when reading, don't know about you guys aha.
Oh and the whole mori-doing-law thing, I was doing research and it said he wanted to become a lawyer! so that's canon people! (depending on how reliable wikiouran is, i dont recall that in the manga).
Again thanks for reading :) reviews are lovely! do lots! xx