Chapter Five: A Little Attached

A/N: It's come to an end! The truth is, I finished this chapter long ago (Sorry to keep you waiting!) But I felt like I had to add more. But I didn't know what else to add. So this is probably the shortest chapter. Wah. Short ending. I might write an epilogue though.

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Haruhi and Ranka were sent home early. The supposed father figure huddled in one corner of the limousine, muttering unpleasant things about Tamaki. The ride was long and one in silence… except for the muttering I just talked about.

"Dad… I'm just working there. To pay off the debt, remember?"

"But Haruhi! Your last pay cheque covered it! It's just… you seemed to have fun working so I didn't want to stop you."

Haruhi was silent for a long minute. She thought about it. Had she been happy? It was just work. Taking care of Tamaki was like taking care of a pouting five year old. But spending time with him… had it been fun? Ranka seemed to understand her questions and continued talking.

"It shows. Your cheeks are redder and you smile more! You smile strangely at nothing! Oh Haruhi! ARE YOU IN LOVE WITH HIM! DADDY MUST KNOOOW!"

"DAD! That's not my focus. And I wished you would've told me if we were out of debt. If you don't like me working there… then I'll quit. Simple and easy." She looked out the tinted windows at the rainy streets.

"It's… not like I'm attached to anything there… anyone there…" Haruhi muttered as the car sped off. Ranka was happy the way home but Haruhi felt like something was wrong. Uneven?

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The next day was just as cloudy as the day before. It only drizzled, not poured, but Haruhi still glanced up at the skies, where thunder hid in the clouds. She was going to resign of course. There was only a month of break left and she would devote it to studying. Would it be weird to study in a yellow sunshine dress while the world outside was pouring?

The maids answered the door with lack of energy just dragging their feet to do the task asked of them. Even Shima did not bother to look at Haruhi, though she was an hour late. The mansion seemed as dreary as it was outside. It seemed like the weather got to everyone. Everyone but Tamaki, that is.

He was in his room watching commoner cartoons. He laughed at all the stupid little jokes, almost choking on his caramel popcorn. Antoinette was no where in sight. Haruhi stepped into the room, consciously.

"Tamaki-kun."

"Haruhi!" He broke into a smile but then frowned jokingly, "You're late!"

"Actually… I've come to resign."

The world stood still for a moment. Tamaki seemed to need time to register the statement into though.

"You. Resign. Quit?"

Haruhi sighed.

"Yes."

"Ah." Tamaki closed his eyes and looked strangely thoughtful for a moment, before falling lifelessly onto his bed.

"Tamaki-kun!"

Of course, he bounced right back. "WHYYYY, HARUHIIII!" Tamaki grabbed her shoulders and started shaking her. "WWHHYYYYYY?"

"Well, I don't need the money anymore and the hours are quite long, plus the distance and time it takes to get here, I haven't been getting any time to study at all. You kno—"

"Haruhi!"

Tamaki looked desperately sad for a moment. "Is it me? Do you not like working for me?"

"No. Of course not. It has nothing to do with you."

Of course to Tamaki, that meant, I care nothing about you. And so he cowered in the corner of his bed. Haruhi sweatdropped and went by his side. She didn't know what to say. The studious girl thought about it and decided to say something comforting.

Thought the rain outside had turned heavier and the clouds gathered darkly.

"Tamaki, I—"

"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKK!"

There was a loud crack sound that lit the sky for half a moment as Haruhi found herself in Tamaki's arms. They were also on a bed. A big bed. Perfect for rolling around or you know, other activities. And every time Haruhi thought of it, she pulled away, only to hear lighting and finding herself in his arms… again. The lights had suddenly gone out and the cartoons had disappeared from the screen.

What scared Haruhi the most was that… she wasn't scared at all. She was so comfortable, she could've fallen asleep right there. Tamaki didn't say anything but his heartbeat was the comfort in the quiet and dark room.

"Haruhi?"

"Yeah?"

Haruhi felt his lips on her forehead. A warm, friendly kiss. She pulled away gently to look up at him. Tamaki looked strange. Like he was himself, but different at the same time. Of course she stopped looking at him when he pressed his lips against hers. A million thoughts clouded her mind but she felt very certain. Like she knew what she wanted.

The rain did not stop and thunder stayed by to keep the clouds company. Haruhi and Tamaki had hid under the covers, just being. Not waiting for the lightning to go, not waiting for each other to say something. They didn't need to. Just being. Just being what they always were. Just being what they never were. Being with each other.

Haruhi felt that the long silence was romantic in her own way. Until she felt something wet lick her cheek.

"EW! TAMAKI!"

"What?"

"YOU JUST LICKED ME!"

"Whaat! I didn't!."

His voice came from her left… but her right cheek was the wet one.

"AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

"Arf?"

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Yes! Yes! I know! So short! Forgive me! And thank you everyone for reading!