Over the Edge | By : kierasama Category: +M to R > Ouran High Host Club Views: 3609 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club. It belongs to Bisco Hatori. I only own the plot. I make no money from this story. |
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"Talking"
Thinking
The water was like ice. Like a thousand knives cutting at his skin as he swam deeper into the water, knowing that Haruhi couldn't swim. He searched the dark waters with his hands as well as his eyes. After what seemed like forever, he spotted her. She was unconscious, and floating in place. He swam quickly to her side. He wrapped a strong arm around her and began the perilous assent to the surface of the water.
They broke through the water and Takashi gulped down the air eagerly. He then, while treading water checked to see if she was breathing. The rain pelted them hard, as Takashi breathed air into her lungs. Her heart had not stopped beating, though if he didn't hurry, that might become the case. He kicked his feet while floating on his back. Haruhi was laying on her back, against his chest. He used his arms to push on her stomach to expel the water. When nothing happened, he tried again.
Soon Haruhi drew in a ragged breath and coughed. When she saw where she was she began to panic. "Ah! Help! Someone!"
She felt a tightening around her middle. She jumped only to hear a relieved sigh. Haruhi realized that someone was keeping her afloat. She twisted her neck so she could see.
Her heart skipped a beat when she saw him. "Mori Senpai." she breathed.
"Your awake." he spoke, in a low voice. He smiled at her. "I'm glad your okay, Haruhi-chan."
She blushed. That was the most she'd heard him speak in a long while. She looked around them. The storm had long gone, as had their ride.
"Mori Senpai? Where are the others?" she asked.
"I don't know." he answered.
"Maybe they went for help?" Haruhi asked him.
"Mm." he grunted as he swam towards a speck on the horizon.
Haruhi had stopped trying to make conversation, and was kicking her legs in an attempt to help him. After what seemed like hours, they set foot on sand. Haruhi laughed happily and turned to Takashi.
He collapsed on the sand. Haruhi panicked and began to shake him. "Mori Senpai! Oh god please no! Wake up! Let me know that you're okay!" tears threatened to fall as she clutched his arm.
Takashi's eyes fell closed as he let himself fall to the ground. He struggled to breath as he was so tired. For some reason, he heard the sound of a girl crying.
He spoke, "Haruhi..."
"Taka...I-I mean Mori-Senpai." Haruhi corrected hurriedly. "A-Are you okay?"
He was blushing, she noticed. He answered her. "Takashi."
Her eyes widened. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to speak so disrespectfully!"
He smiled at her. "Call me Takashi."
Haruhi was so flushed that she thought she might burn away that second.
Takashi reached out his hand. His finger touched Haruhi's cheek, by her ear. He slowly traced a line down her jawbone. Just as he was going to trace her lip she pulled away. Hurt flashed through his eyes.
"Y-You're tired. Aren't you Mori-Senpai?"
"Takashi."
"Takashi, you're tired aren't you?" she gave in. "You can take a nap."
He seemed to think for a second. "Okay." he reached out quickly and pulled her down onto his lap. "If you stay with me I will."
"Takashi!"
"Haruhi!" he teased back.
She glared at him. "You really do get loopy when your tired don't you?"
He just smiled happily at her.
Haruhi sighed. "Fine. But when you wake up you'll have forgot all about it, and I'm going to go for a walk. Understood?"
He nodded eagerly, and lay on the sand holding her against his chest. He bent his head down and snuggled it into her shoulder.
He was soon asleep, and his breath on her neck made Haruhi shiver.
She worried about what would happen when he woke, but soon decided to just enjoy the feel of his arms around her and she too fell asleep.
Haruhi awoke to the bright sun blinding her. She soon noticed that Takashi's arms had not left her waist. She felt his hand brush aside her hair. She leaned into the touch sighing.
"You're awake." she heard him say.
She jumped lightly, before gently removing his arms from her. Standing up, she took a few steps away from him. Not looking back she said, "I will go find us something to eat in the woods."
Takashi stood up as well and began to walk towards her. He stopped as she said, "No! Stay here okay?"
"Haruhi..."
"I just...need some time alone." she said.
"..."
Haruhi ran into the woods. She collapsed onto the moss covered ground. Her shoulders shook as she cried silently. 'So he won't remember, that's no reason to get so upset.' she thought as she cried harder. It seemed that when he was sleepy, what he wanted to say came out, but when he woke, he never remembered. That was what hurt. No, it wasn't the fact that she loved him so much it hurt, or that she missed his embrace. It was that he would never remember.
Haruhi cried until she could no longer find the tears to do so. Afterward, she looked around trying to find them some food. She found some fruit, so she gathered enough for both of them, and tried to remember where the place was for the next meal.
She slowly made her way back to camp, trying to think of what she would say to her Senpai. She had probably confused him when she ran off like that. Hell, he was probably confused to wake and find her in his arms.
When she found the place they had slept, she gasped. There was a makeshift hut as well as a fire pit. There was plenty of wood too, she noticed, all small enough to start and keep a fire going. She looked around after placing the fruits down on a mat of grass she found. She looked into the hut. It was big enough for two people, with enough room to each have a small space for their own.
She looked down the beach and spotted Mori-Senpai a little ways down and in the water. He was watching the water intensely. Suddenly his hand shot out and into the water. When he pulled it out he was holding a fish.
She ran to him. "Wow! Mori-Senpai when did you learn to do that?" she was amazed.
"..." a flash of sadness flickered in his eyes. "Father." he said softly.
Haruhi caught the look in his eyes. "Mori-Senpai?" she asked. "What's wrong?"
"..." Takashi turned back to the water. This time he was looking at the sunset.
Haruhi waded into the water a ways, lifting her nightgown. She was in front of Takashi when she asked, "Mori-Senpai, isn't it beautiful?"
Takashi turned his gaze to her as she spoke. He softened his eyes as he took her in. Her black hair blowing in the wind, the sun was casting a golden glow to her skin, her nightgown, calf length, was swirling in the breeze. "Yes. Beautiful." he said, but referring to her, not the sunset.
Haruhi turned and smiled at him. "Mori-Senpai," she said. "Thank you for saving me, I don't know what would have happened if you hadn't. Is there anything I can do for you?" she looked deep into his eyes, trying to make him see how much she cared.
Takashi thought quickly before speaking. "You can do something..." he started
Haruhi was confused. She wondered what it was. "What is it?"
"You have to call me Takashi, not Mori-Senpai. Not Takashi-Senpai, just Takashi." he finished his face turning red.
Haruhi blushed. "Um, Mo-Takashi, why did you chose that?"
He blushed lightly, "Ah."
She smiled. He was embarrassed. "Takashi..." she took a step toward him.
His heart began to pound. How could just hearing his name from her lips, make his heart soar? He didn't move, didn't take his eyes of hers.
She took another step toward him. Then another, and another until she was right in front of him. She looked up into his eyes. She couldn't believe herself, she was acting so out of character, plus her heart was so loud, she was pretty sure he could hear it. "Tell me...Takashi."
She reached out her hand, struggling to keep it steady. It was still shaking as she touched his face. She prayed he wouldn't notice.
Her hand was trembling slightly, he noticed. Was she as nervous as he was? He swallowed. He had to do it. He had to act on what he was feeling. If he didn't, he would regret it. He captured her hand in his. He slowly touched her face. Touching her cheek by her ear, he stared into her eyes meaningfully, he drew a line with his fingers down her face along her jawbone.
Her eyes widened as she realized what he was doing. He wasn't tired...he remembered. This time when he went to touch her lips, she stayed where she was. She felt his thumb gently brush across her lips and when he did, she kissed it. She stepped closer to him. "Takashi..."
Takashi stared in surprise as Haruhi kissed his thumb. "Ah..." She had pressed herself against him, never letting go of his hand. He stared at her lips. He raised his hand and ever so gently brushed it against her cheek. He looked deep into her eyes, and lowered his head. When his lips were nearly to hers, he whispered, "I love you, Haruhi." before brushing his lips tenderly over hers.
A/N: Sorry if they were out of character, but I am blaming it on Takashi's sleepiness. Ha ha. That and the fact that they make each other nervous. I promise to get them back into character after the next chapter. Please review.
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