La Douleur Exquise (1x1 L.G. / Ember )

[Ember1989]

Haruhi glared at the twins. “This game is suppose to be fun. Not embarrassing!” She said.

“Oh really? Truth or Dare Haruhi?” Takami asked.

“Truth.” Haruhi replied

“Do you have a crush?” Tamaki asked.

“It’s complicated.” Haruhi said, looking uncomfortable.

[LadyGalleth]

KYOYA

"Complicated? Why say that?" Kaoru asks with a smile.

I rise from the couch. "Okay, I think this game has gone on enough, hm Tamaki?" I turn to him, takimg a deep breath and biting back my words. "Gentlemen, we do have a job to do... least we forget." Another glare at the brothers, and the girls give a disapproving whine.

"Just when things were getting good..." I hear Renge, making me smile.

[Ember1989]

“Yes we have had enough fun.” Takami replied. He felt bad for making Haruhi uncomfortable.

Haruhi was relieved Kyoya suggested to stop playing. She’d rather work. Not be asked about her love life.

Honey frowned and went back to eating cake.

[LadyGalleth]

KYOYA

I let out a relieved sigh, turning to Tamaki. I can tell he's just as glad. I grin at him before being drug away by my guests.

[Ember1989]

Tamaki chuckled as he was dragged away by girls.

Honey smiled and talked with some girls.

Haruhi tried to focus on work but she couldn’t stop thinking about how Kyoya wrapped his arm around her. She found that relaxing? She was curious so she thought she would bring it up when they were alone. She started serving girls while being asked who her crush was. She didn’t reply. Haruhi stayed calm and cherry but avoided the question.

[LadyGalleth]

KYOYA

I come out of the tea room with sandwiches and coffee, a delicate lilac on the tray. "Here you are, ladies. I hope all is to your liking." I glance over at Haruhi. She seems to be staring at me. I blink at her, Tamaki catching my attention. He seems relaxed, calm. This is his natural element, after all. I smile, and am brought out of my trance by a question. I guess they could tell I was distracted. Every time I look at hkm, it's like the world stops. Soon after, the twins are bothering me- something about Haruhi and Tamaki.

[Ember1989]

Haruhi frowned seeing Kyoya Senpai being bothered by the twins. She walked up to them. “Shouldn’t you be working? Why are you bothering Kyoya Senpai?” She asked.

[LadyGalleth]

KYOYA

" 'Cause he's fun to mess with~" They sing in my ear, me shoving them off. "Don't you think it's fun?"

"No..." I state, standing up.

"Well we do!"

"I don't!" I growl, shoving them away one more time.

[Ember1989]

“It’s not funny guys! Pick on Tamaki or me if you want!” Haruhi said before taking a breath and going back to work. Those twins were a handful.

Tamaki continues chanting with the girls.

Honey is drinking coffee and offering some to a few girls.

[LadyGalleth]

KYOYA

I sigh to myself as the twins prance off to go see their guests. Standing in the middle of the room, I pull out my notebook to jot a few things down. I lower my head, closing the book before looking over at everyone. What has my life become? Who knew that a ridiculous club would change my life so drastically? And for the better? Who knew it would change everyone's lives for the better? Haruhi has an outlet, the twins are more open, Honey and Mori are more trusting, Tamaki is more loving, and I'm... I'm more... I don't know what I am. My eyes keep trailing over to Tamaki...