A Not So Normal Day For Haruhi Fujioka

A Not So Normal Day For Haruhi Fujioka
A Ouran High School Host Club fan fiction
Written by AviarisSevanthis

Chapter 20- Unexpected Contents: Decision

~Authors Note~ {Alright, Chapter 20! So it's finally just stated. The pairing is HaruhiXKyoya. I'd intended it to be that pairing for awhile. The story's full plot came to me during the writing of chapter 7: Hell. And soon, it'll all be over....Also, to keep up to date on the writing, I've set up an online journal thing. The site is right here: http://aviaris.livejournal.com/...........DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW!} ~Authors Note~
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~~Music Room #3~~

This was unexpected. Mori, Hunny, the twins...they were all stunned by what they had just seen. But that was nothing compared to how Tamaki felt. It had been wierd enough, Kyoya arriving second to last, announcing Haruhi would not be coming, and he would not be staying.

It became completely bizarre the moment Kyoya gave his 'answer' to Tamaki's question of how he knew, and why.

~~The Ootari Estate: That Morning~~

Kyoya opened his eyes slowly, and glanced over at the clock. When was the last time he'd woken up this early? Then again, last night, unlike every other night, he didn't stay up almost all night doing something.

No, last night, he'd actually gone to sleep. He had a good reason to. He shifted a bit, and looked down at Haruhi, her head resting on his chest, her body pressed to his comfortably, as if she belonged there. He couldn't help but smile.

He put a hand on her shoulder, shaking her gently. "Haruhi....Haruhi, wake up." He was a bit surprised when she opened her eyes, and looked up at him. And then she smiled, and he felt his chest tighten.

"Morning, Kyoya-sempai." He sighed. "Haruhi, I think we have been friends long enough for you to just call me Kyoya. After all, you dropped the honorifics with everyone else." She smiled a bit more, and nodded. "Alright, Kyoya."

He grinned a bit, nodding. "Much better. Anyway, how are you feeling? You were out in the rain at night, and slept in your wet clothes. You don't feel sick at all, do you?" She shook her head, but made a face.

"I guess I feel a little tired, but not sick, really." He nodded at this. "Well, then just to be safe, I think you should stay home today." She started to protest, but one look from him, and she nodded, smiling a little.

The smile confused him. "Why do you seem almost happy? You hate staying home from school. Your father practically has to fight you to stay in bed." She just shook her head. "I'm just happy that you care, Kyoya, that's all."

He blinked, rather startled. "I...well, of course I care, but...didn't you...already know that? Do I really seem THAT cold?" He was relieved when she shook her head, still smiling. "I always knew you cared. It's just...more...obvious, now."

Kyoya froze when she reached up, placing a hand on his cheek gently. "I've always know you were a kind and caring person deep down, despite the way you act around others. I'm just happy to see more of that side of you. I feel like I've been missing out."

Kyoya just stared at her in shock for a minute, not sure how to take her words. She then shook her head, and sat up. "I wish I'd taken notice sooner." He sat up as well, and was about to ask what she meant, when she continued.

"As observant as you are, I'm sure you were aware of my feelings for Tamaki, even if I never spoke of or acted on them." He tensed a little, hurt, but nodded. "I have known for quite awhile, yes." Her next words floored him.

"Last night, I realized that those feelings were gone. How long it's been like that, I don't know, but...I felt nothing. My heart wasn't in it. Being with him was something I had secretly wished for, for a long time. But when it finally happened..."

She sighed heavily, and shook her head. "I feel nothing for him now. Nothing but friendship, anyway. I left, and...I know I broke his heart when I did. He told me he loved me, that he wanted to be with me. And I told him he was far too late..."

Kyoya saw she was starting to cry, hesitated, then placed a hand gently on her shoulder. "Something I'd wanted to hear from him for so long, and he couldn't manage to say it until it didn't matter anymore...."

Kyoya pulled her to himself, and she buried her face in his chest as she broke into tears again. He placed a hand gently on the back of her head, one arm wrapped around her waist, his chin resting on top of her head. And he made a decision.

He would not make the same mistake Tamaki did. He'd let her know she was loved, and as soon as she was recovered from this, he would TELL her how he felt. He didn't give a damn what anyone else thought.

When Haruhi had finally calmed, he slipped out of bed, and made her lay back down. "You rest here, Haruhi. I'll have breakfast brought up to you. I have to go up to the academy and let them know we won't be attending today."

She blinked, and looked up at him. "You mean...you are staying home?" His response was one of his knowing smiles. "Haruhi, if I am there, how can I be here, taking care of you and keeping you company?"

She wasn't sure how to respond, and he just smiled, before leaving the room. Shortly after, she smiled, tears starting to streak her cheeks.


~~Music Room #3: Shortly Before Kyoya's Arrival~~

It wasn't often that Kyoya was late to their little early morning meetings up at the school. In fact, he was always first. Haruhi was always last. Tamaki seemed rather depressed, and the others knew it had to do with Haruhi and last night. What had happened.

And then Kyoya walked in. He wasn't in school uniform. In fact, he was wearing the clothes from karaoke the night before. And they looked rather disheveled. "I'm here to inform all of you that Haruhi is not coming today, and I will not be staying."

Before anyone could respond, he continued. "I'm sure you all can deal with club activities today without us. If not, then close for the day." And with that, he turned to leave, not bothering to say anymore. And then Tamaki started forward.

"Hold on, Kyoya..why isn't Haruhi coming? And why are you leaving? Is she okay? Did anything-" He'd caught up and placed his hand on Kyoya's shoulder, and Kyoya did something none of them had ever expected.

He turned, and slammed his fist into the Tamaki's cheek, driving him to the ground. Tamaki stared up into the now cold eyes of Kyoya. "Tamaki, you have no right to ask about her right now, when you are the cause of her pain."

The others were shocked. They'd never expected to see Kyoya angry enough to actually punch anyone. Seeing him punch Tamaki that hard was unbelievable. "Your indecision has hurt her deeply, Tamaki. By all rights, I should do more than hit you."

He then closed his eyes, and sighed. "However, I am of the opinion that having lost the chance at being with her is punishment enough. There is none greater, I feel...punching you was for letting her be alone out in the middle of a storm."

And then he was gone, heading home. The twins came over and helped Tamaki to his feet, smiling a bit. They were all smiling, even Tamaki. "He's right. There is no greater punishment I could suffer..But it is for the best, it seems."

The twins nodded a bit, sadly, and Mori and Hunny both smiled. "Haruhi and Kyo-chan...I like it." Mori nodded. "They will be good for each other."

Hikaru sighed, Kaoru's hand on his shoulder. "Well, if I can't have her, at least she'll be happy..."

"You all seem to be under the impression that Kyoya has already won. What, giving up so soon?"

They had been so focused on what had just happened, they hadn't heard the mechanical whirring of Renge's pedestal coming from the floor. "I mean, yes, Kyoya wins I'm sure, as none of you, in my opinion, are right for her, but still."

They all exchanged glances, then Hikaru gave her an odd look. "How...how the hell did you find out Haruhi is a girl?"

She laughed at that. "She got a bit frisky with me one day. We were about to have sex when I discovered that he, was a she. Best cosplay ever, in a way."

Kaoru sighed heavily. "And we didn't know about this how?" She shrugged. "Doesn't matter point is, while I agree with the decision that she should be with Kyoya, I don't understand why you have all given up."

They all looked down for a minute, then spoke their peace.

"She's more a really good friend!"

"She's more a sister."

"I love my brother more, and that's not good enough for her."

"She just has no interest in me as anything more than a friend...."

"I lost my chance..."

Renge nodded, and grinned a bit. "So, why should they be together? Why those two? Hmm?"

There was no hesitation. They all answered at once, as if it was something they had known for years, as opposed to a revelation they had all had just a moment ago.

"They'll make each other happy."

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~End Note to Readers~ {Well? Whaddya think, eh? I like Tamaki, but for some reason, I just felt he needed to get decked. I scrapped several versions of this chapter, one of which included a lemon, but in the end, I feel this version is the best. It came to me while I was looking over the last chapter, and listening to a play list containing music from FLCL, XxxHolic, Naruto, and Tales of Symphonia. Including the song Ghost Opera (see the bonus chapter featuring Kyoya and Hikaru) Every Time We Touch (STUCK IN MY HEAD!) and I Like To Move It (Madagascar version) Odd, I know, but still. I know it's not the best of chapters,(actually, I think it's kinda bad) but it's the best of all the versions. Perhaps my muse shot herself or something.............DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW!} ~End of End Note to Readers~
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SHOUTOUTS!

shadowkittae: *bows* Thank you. I really wanted to capture that scene, as it was my favorite scene. Something about it just really spoke to me, I guess. I'm glad you approve. X3

klv__klv: I love this couple too, and thanks for saying it was poetic. Never really saw anything I wrote as poetic, so being told that is pretty cool.

Ysi: I'm glad you liked it! And now you can sleep, cause here is the next chapter! It'll probably PUT you to sleep, cause it ain't that good, unfortunately...