Chapter 2
Renge was waiting on the front steps of her mansion, eagerly watching for the car she sent for Haruhi to arrive.
When she got out of the car, Haruhi was immediately grabbed by the hand and rushed into the large home.
"Renge! Ow! Not so fast! I can walk you know!"
Renge didn't stop until they were both in her room and her door was locked.
She spun Haruhi into a kiss that landed them both on the big, pink bed in the lavish bedroom.
"Renge? *kiss* Renge *kiss* Can *kiss* We *kiss* Talk?" Haruhi said between kisses.
"Talk? *kiss* What *kiss* About?"
Renge finally let Haruhi up to breath and to catch her breath. When her heartrate finally started to slow back down, Haruhi looked at Renge's very cute face.
"Renge. Do you know how beautiful you are?" she said, placing her hand gently on Renge's cheek.
Renge blushed and smiled at Haruhi's complement.
"Is that all you wanted to tell me?"
"No. I also wanted to ask you something," Haruhi let her hand drop to her lap and took a deep breath.
"Renge, will you be my girlfriend?"
The older girl was surprised at Haruhi's question.
"I thought I was already your girlfriend," she answered, a teasing note in her voice.
"Yeah, but I don't want to hide anymore. I want to show you off and let everyone see us together. I mean, I'm already pretending to be a guy, dating you out in public will let everyone see just how extraordinary you are with me," Haruhi took Renge's hand and placed it to her lips.
Renge's heart melted at that, and she nodded.
"Is that…a, yes?" Haruhi asked, still holding her hand.
"Yes! Yes, I will be your girlfriend in public and definitely in private," she winked as she tackled Haruhi into a hug.
"This means so much to me, Renge. You mean so much to me. I'll still be in the host club, and I hope that doesn't bother you."
"Why would it bother me? I am dating the most sweet, caring and handsome host out of all of them!" Renge said, a proud smile on her face.
"Really?"
"Really," she answered, and they both fell onto the bed laughing and kissing—excited to finally be a real couple.
The next morning at Ouran High School, Haruhi Fujioka was seen waiting in front of the main school entrance. When a certain car pulled up to the front, she went down and stopped the driver from opening the door.
"No, no. Please, allow me," Haruhi said, opening the door and holding her hand out.
Renge took the offered hand, got out of the car and kissed Haruhi on the cheek in greeting.
"Good morning my handsome boyfriend," Renge said.
The scattered group of students who were on the stairs all seemed to stop dead in their tracks.
"Did she just say…boyfriend?"
"Renge, you look more lovely every time I see you," Haruhi said, leaning in to give her a quick kiss on the lips.
"My beautiful girlfriend."
The girls on the stairs all had hearts in their eyes and the boys all stared at the new couple, walking hand in hand. As soon as they passed by, the gossip started.
"Did you hear? Houshakuji Renge and Fujioka Haruhi are dating!"
"Did you see them? They were holding hands!"
"I heard they were seen kissing!"
"No way!? Where?"
"When?"
"Awe! I'm so jealous!"
"Fujioka is a lucky man!"
On and on the rumors went, following the couple as they traveled through the halls of Ouran, eyes only focusing on each other. When they went to Renge's class door, they faced one another.
"When can I see you again?" Haruhi asked.
Renge blushed and her eyes were smiling.
"How about, I meet you for lunch?"
Haruhi smiled, leaned in and gave Renge a long kiss on the mouth. The couple didn't hear the whistles and cheers of their classmates, they only felt the rightness of their kiss.
The bell sounded and they finally stopped.
"I'll see you at lunch, beautiful," Haruhi said, bringing Renge's hand up to her mouth for a quick kiss before reluctantly letting go.
Renge couldn't stop smiling as she skipped into her classroom, Haruhi watching her go until she was out of sight.
Haruhi sighed and turned away; a big smile could be seen on her face as she made her way to her own classroom.
*I am dating one of the cutest girls in school.*
Before she turned to enter her first class, Haruhi was immediately surrounded by Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin.
"So, Haruhi. Rumor around school is that you're dating Renge now," Hikaru said.
"And that you were seen walking while holding hands," Kaoru continued.
"And that you kissed her on the mouth!" They said together, their voices almost sounding hurt.
Haruhi looked at her two best friends, shrugged her shoulders and crossed her arms over her chest.
"So? What's it to you?" Haruhi asked, looking very confident and cool leaning against her desk.
The twins' eyes went wide, and they looked at each other.
"She didn't deny it!" They said in unison.
Before they could continue in their interrogation, the bell sounded, and they took their seats.
Throughout the day, Haruhi was seen giving high fives to various boys in the halls. She gave polite nods and winks to the girls, making them swoon with hearts in their eyes. From all points of view, Haruhi was confident and popular.
The twins were still asking questions as they all entered the third music room for their daily host club activities.
"How can you be this cool, Haruhi?" Kaoru asked.
"Yeah, Haruhi! Even I couldn't get the captain of the basketball team to give me a high five like you just did, and I'm on the same team as him!" Hikaru said in a huff.
Haruhi just shrugged like she was doing all day long when the twins asked her these types of questions, leaning against the closest couch with her arms crossed over her chest.
"You see! Just like that! You're doing it again!" the twins said.
"Doing what?" Haruhi asked.
"Looking so cool!" the twins replied.
"It seems that Haruhi dating Renge has made her the most popular host in the entire club. I had several new clients today requesting her specifically and had to move many of them to tomorrow and the next day just meet demand," Kyoya said, entering the room with his notebook in hand.
"It's because she's so cool all of a sudden!" Hikaru said, almost angrily.
"Why do say that like it's a bad thing?" Haruhi asked, looking out the window. "It's not like I'm doing anything differently than before. I guess, I'm just…happy." She smiled then and leaned back a little more, letting the sunlight warm her face.
She didn't even notice as the last of the host club members entered and they all stopped in their tracks to look at Haruhi. Her profile was striking, and her pose was perfectly at ease leaning against the couch, her smile reaching her eyes.
"Tama-chan! Hika-chan! Haruhi looks so pretty!"
Mori grunted in agreement.
"Yeah, she really does," Tamaki replied, staring in amazement.
Kyoya looked up from his writing when he noticed that none of the host club members were getting ready and he could hear their guests gathering outside of the main doors. With a heavy sigh, he got up and pushed his glasses back.
"If you are all done staring at Haruhi, might I suggest we prepare to greet our guests?"
The spell was broken and the boys all scrambled to get their areas ready.
Haruhi let out a breath and coolly let her arms uncross to her sides. She turned and glided across the room—her head high and her own version of a confident smirk on her face.
"Mitsukuni. It's impolite to stare."
"But Haru-chan looks so confident now."
"Yeah, a pretty cool guy."
"Tell me about it."
"It's like a whole new version of her."
"Tamaki, you might want to stop pouring the tea on the ground."
"AH!"
Once the hosts were all in place, the doors opened, and a mob of squealing girls rushed in.
"Welcome," the host club said in greeting.
"Haruhi?"
"Is Haruhi here?"
"Where is Haruhi?"
"Do you see him?"
"Oh! I want to see how cool he is!"
The members of the host club all looked at each other in confusion. Haruhi was in the back getting tea prepped and hadn't made an appearance yet. Tamaki took this opportunity to make his spot as 'host king' apparent as he got up from his throne and personally greeted the guests.
"Ladies! It is an absolute pleasure that you would grace us all with your impeccable beauty this fine winter day. Why seeing you all here warms my heart on the coldest of nights as I dream of—"
"HARUHI" they all screamed as Haruhi glided to her spot with fresh tea.
The girls as one rushed forwards, trampling over Tamaki and the other members of the host club just to get to Haruhi.
"Oh Haruhi! I'm so happy for you!"
"Haruhi! Over here!"
"Haruhi you are just so cool!"
"You are so lucky to be dating Renge!"
BANG
BANG
BANG
The sound of the wooden gavel striking the podium brought the girls to silence across the room. They all looked over to Tamaki and the other hosts.
"Ladies! If you will please form an orderly line to the side of the room our hosts for the day will be happy to fulfill your requests."
Once the ladies were all along the wall, the doors of the third music room opened once again, a bright light seeming to emanate from the open door as a lovely young woman entered.
"So sorry I'm late, Haruhi. I hope you weren't waiting too long," Renge said, smiling.
"Renge!" Haruhi yelled; her eyes bright with excitement as she ran to her girlfriend.
Once she reached her, Haruhi scooped Renge up into a spin, making her laugh and squeal in delight. After she put her down, Haruhi leaned into Renge and kissed her deeply to the sounds of the girls all around them screaming in ecstasy.
When the kiss finally ended, Haruhi gently pressed her forehead to Renge's a huge grin on her face.
"Missed you," she whispered.
"Missed you too," Renge answered.
By this time, the girls were almost surrounding Haruhi and Renge, swooning and fainting at the sight of such romantic love on display.
"Alright, alright! Let's break it up ladies," Hikaru said loudly as he escorted a group of squealing girls to the side of the room.
"Nothing to see here, please move to the side," Kaoru said, gently picking up one girl who fainted.
The other hosts all stepped in to help get the girls moving in an orderly fashion, none of them expected this large of a reaction to the sight of Haruhi and Renge's displays of affection to each other.
Once the girls had all calmed down, there was enough room to walk over to Haruhi's usual hosting spot, where three girls were already seated.
Haruhi was holding Renge's hand, and she was turning on the natural host charm to the only girl in the room that really mattered to her; her Renge.
"Renge, as you know, I only have eyes for you," Haruhi stated, very much aware that nearly everyone in the room was watching them.
"Of course, I know that silly, you are my boyfriend after all," Renge answered, blushing and gently swinging their joined hands back and forth in a rocking motion.
"Ladies, I would like you all to meet, Renge, my girlfriend," Haruhi stated, proud to show off her girlfriend to her guests.
"Oh stop, you'll make me blush even more Haruhi," Renge said, placing her free hand on her cheek.
"Well, I can't help it," Haruhi said, pulling Renge closer to her. "I have the most beautiful girl in the entire school, and I want to show her off to everyone," Haruhi said, pulling Renge's hand up to kiss it.
"OH! So romantic!" the girls all said, swooning in their chairs.
"Oh, please don't mind us, ladies. My boyfriend can get carried away sometimes," Renge said to the girls.
"Only when I'm around you, my sweet Renge," Haruhi said, reaching over to gently push a lock of hair behind her ear, her thumb gliding down Renge's cheek.
"Oh, my!"
"Such a gentle touch!"
"You are so lucky, Renge."
"No, I'm so sorry to disagree with you ladies, but I am the lucky one," Haruhi said, letting her natural host smile reach her eyes as she turned towards the girls.
"In fact, would you all like to hear about how we first met? Our first date? Or how about," Haruhi leaned towards the girls, her voice going low. "Our first kiss?" Haruhi said with a wink.
The girls all blushed, their faces turning red.
"Now, now, Haruhi," Renge said, a teasing tone in her voice. "Don't give all our secrets away, or no treats after host club," Renge said, giving her own exaggerated wink to the girls, making them giggle.
"You ladies enjoy your time here at the host club," Renge said, reluctantly letting go of Haruhi's hand. "I'll leave you to it, Haruhi. Ladies, you are in good hands."
Renge started to turn but stopped when she felt Haruhi lean in to give her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"I'll see you later," she whispered.
"Later," Renge echoed back before she turned and waved goodbye as she exited the room.
Haruhi watched Renge until she left the room, her eyes never leaving her sight. She let a real smile cross her face and turned to the girls.
"Now, ladies, have you decided on what story you wish to hear first?"
The members of the host club were watching in fascination at the display of affection from Haruhi to Renge and back. The two looked like they were really madly in love, and it surprised them. This was Haruhi happily in a relationship.
They were all thrilled for her. At least, some of them were.