442I don't own Ouran High School Host Club. Thanks. The song below was sung by Carole King and belongs to whoever wrote it.
AN: okay listen up because I'm only writing this once! That author's note wasn't to speed the process for reviews. All I was doing was asking if anyone liked the story. I'm not expecting everyone to review like crazy on the first day. I'm also not the person who begs for them and demands them.
With all of my stories I add that, just to make sure that people like it, not to popularize my story. I even continue it anyway if people don't review until the sixteenth chapter so leave me alone! I'm begging.
I am also aware that Kyouya's father wanted him to marry Haruhi, but in this story he doesn't. Hope that's okay.
Chapter Two: So Far Away
You're so far away. Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore?
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn't help to know, that you're so far away…
Haruhi watched in confusion as Kyouya walked around, emotionless. "Hey, Shadow King," she called. He turned to her with an irritated face. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing" He answered.
"I don't fall for lies, Ootori. You should know that by now." He sighed and sat on the bed. "Kyouya, please"
"Don't force it, Haruhi. I don't wish to speak of it" He demanded before lying down and turning away from her. She glared at his back.
"Ootori Kyouya!" He didn't stir. "Fine." She growled before pulling his pillow from under his head. She grabbed the sheet and threw them out the door.
"Haru-chan!" he shouted. He walked towards the door to retrieve the discarded items. "What are you-"
"Sleep wherever you want right now!" She told him. "But you aren't allowed in here!" Before he could get another word in, she pushed him out and locked the door. "Goodnight!" She screamed.
"Haruhi! Let me in!" After a few more minutes, Kyouya gave up. He looked around, not knowing what to do. With an exasperated sigh, he laid sheet on the floor, threw the pillow on it roughly and tried to sleep.
It was a shock to both of them, really. They never fought, only had minor disagreements which were quickly settled. She'd never kicked him out of the room either. A smirk fell on his face as he heard rain fall and hit the windows. He turned on his side and waited for the door to open. Thunder roared and lighting lit up the night sky. He threw his hand up before his face and ticked the fingers off as he counted. "Five, four, three, two…"
But the door never opened.
The morning came and a groan sounded in the room. Haruhi grunted underneath the bed. 'He didn't even try knocking on the door, that bastard' she thought. "What is the matter with him? Why is he so distant lately?" She asked herself. "He wasn't acting like this before…before…" Realization slowly hit her. A few days ago he had met his father. After that, he had reverted into his icy self once more. She crawled out and unlocked the door quickly. "Kyo- AH!"
"Watch where you're stepping" Kyouya drawled. She turned her head, her hands holding her up, to look at what she tripped over.
"Kyouya? Why are you sleeping there?"
"Well I didn't have a bed to sleep on, did I?" he snapped. Haruhi fumed when he pushed her away and turned again.
"Why have you been acting so cold?! What exactly happened between you and your father that, suddenly, we're having a real fight?!" He didn't answer. "Kyouya-senpai, if you don't answer you might as well get up and leave for the day"
"As you wish"
She stood, stunned, when he got up and went to the bathroom. When he came out, he walked into the bedroom and dressed. "Ky-Kyouya!" she cried.
"Sayonara, Fujioka" he sneered before leaving.
Haruhi stared at the door in shock. "What is going on?"
"Haruhi!" A happy voice called. "Haruhi! I know you don't have work today! Let me in!" Tamaki scratched his head before turning the knob. "Unlocked? Haruhi! What are you thinking?! What if someone came in and- uh…Haruhi?" His eyes widened as he saw his 'daughter' sitting on the floor, staring at the wall. "Are you okay?"
She looked up at him, almost shocked that he was there. Tamaki screamed when she jumped up and started to shake him by his collar. "What's wrong with Kyouya? Do you know? DO YOU KNOW?!"
"Haruhi! What's the matter?!"
She shook her head and sat down again. "What brings you here, Tamaki-senpai?" she asked softly.
He bit his lip hesitantly. If she didn't want to talk about it, then fine. "Hikaru and Kaoru are inviting us to their house. Mori and Hunny are going to be there also. I came to extend the invitation to Kyouya and you"
"Well he's not here right now" She said. "He's working."
Tamaki stared at her. "So…why don't you call him?"
"I don't know. Why don't you?" She glared. "I'm gonna go get ready. The phone is right there" When the bedroom door closed, Tamaki grabbed the phone and dialed the number quickly.
"Hello" he heard.
"Kyouya! What did you do to my daughter?" he whispered fervently.
"Tamaki. What are you doing at our apartment?"
"I came to pick her up. We're going to the twins' house. Now what did you do to her?"
"Nothing, Tamaki."
"I don't believe that"
"Well you wouldn't"
"Kyouya!"
"Tell Haruhi that I'll meet you guys there if I get off early"
"Kyouya!" He shouted. "Kyouya!"
"Tamaki-kun?" He blanched and turned to Haruhi. She was wearing a simple dress, a bag hanging over her shoulder. "I'm guessing that he didn't answer your question?" He shook his head. Haruhi sighed. "Let's go, Tamaki-senpai. I don't want to worry about Kyouya right now"
"Hunny-senpai. It's been so long since I've seen you. Now you're looking down at me!" Haruhi laughed.
"It's Mitsukuni to you, Haru-chan" He told her as he pulled her into an embrace. "How's Kyouya? Have you two been well?"
She nodded slowly. "We're fine. We had a bit of a quarrel but I'm sure it will be settled soon"
"Like it always has?"
"Ah" a voice said behind them. She turned around with a large smile and hugged Takashi.
"Mori-senpai"
"Takashi"
"Takashi it is, then" He nodded and patted her head. She frowned. "Years and you still pat my head?" He grinned and walked away.
"Haruhi! Look!" She tilted her head in question as Hikaru and Kaoru pointed to the television. "Your lover boy in on the news"
Kyouya looked around the conference room. His father had decided to make the engagement public. All the reporters looked around, excited, wondering what the special announcement was going to be. "Kyouya-kun" a soft voice said behind him. He turned, completely irritated, and glared at Sumire. "It's time"
He took one last glance around the room. His eyes landed on one reporter, and his heart palpitated. Mirizoga Yuri, number one reporter that Haruhi always watched. Yuri held up the microphone and after taking a breath, he started speaking. "Hello everyone, I am here at the Ootori conference room where the son of Ootori Yoshio, medical tycoon, has a special announcement to make. Here he comes now, Ootori Kyouya."
Kyouya looked down at his sweaty palms before standing before the podium. His cold mask placed on his face, he opened his eyes. 'I'm sorry, my Haruhi' he thought. "The Taniguchi family has been close friends with my own. As you know, they are a renowned in many medical fields. I am here to announce my engagement to the daughter of Taniguchi Masakazu." Gasps filled the room as cameras flashed and reporters began confirming what he said. "Sumire," he beckoned, holding his hand out. The beautiful woman walked towards him and entwined their fingers.
"Konnichiwa" she said melodically.
Kyouya stared at her, trying to hold back a glare.
Hikaru and Kaoru were seriously regretting turning the TV on. "Uh…" they started. Tamaki, Mitsukuni, and Takashi were staring at screen.
"Something's wrong" Hunny whispered. Takashi nodded.
"Hai" he agreed.
Tamaki looked at his best friend. The girl sat their, silent, her head bowed down. Her eyes were hidden behind her bangs and he flinched when he saw tears come down her cheeks. "Haru-" he started, but she ran out of the house, gasping for air. "Haruhi!" He shouted. "What's happening?" He said in panic.
"Tono, calm down," Hikaru said, using Tamaki's old nickname. "We will figure this out. You know what they say. It can't get any worse than this"
"Actually, it can" Kaoru told them. They turned to him.
"How"
He looked down sadly. "The weather forecast said that there was going to thunder storms for the rest of the week. The sky is dark already" Kaoru was right. The sky was turning gray. "If we know Haruhi, she won't be going home for a while"
"What are we going to do?" Hunny asked.
"Think of a place," Tamaki said. "Any place that she might go to"