The Missing Piece

Chapter 12

The Missing Piece Chapter 12

Before Haruhi realized it was the 18th of December. It had been a year and three months since she and Kyoya began dating and they were beginning to find it harder and harder to keep it a secret. The day after the test of courage tournament Haruhi had been caught, by who other than the twins, calling Kyoya by his name and forgetting to add the honorific. And just a few weeks ago they were almost caught kissing in the courtyard. What made Kyoya want to kiss her there right in public Haruhi didn't know, but she did understand that they had to be more careful, they didn't want to be caught without an explanation. So here they and the rest of the host club were sitting in Haruhi's living room and talking about their holiday plans.

"I've been invited by Éclair to go see my mother in France, as soon as the term ends in a few days." Tamaki announces shocking everyone.

"You're still in contact with her?" Kyoya asks calmly, though Haruhi knew that inside he was already plotting something.

"No, but my grandmother is, apparently she's beginning to warm up to me a bit and is letting me go to France to visit Éclair. I don't think Grandmother knows she knows where my mother is." He says

"You haven't seen your mother in years Tono, how you think she is?" the twins ask with actual concern in their voices.

"I guess I'll just have to see for myself." He smiles

"When you get there Tamaki, please try to remember what happened the last time you dealt with your grandmother and Miss Éclair. If you try to stay in France you will have to handle all of us dragging you back." Kyoya tells him

"Yes, yes I know. Trust me I could never leave all of you, at least not again." He laughs "So Hikaru, Kaoru what are you doing this year?"

"Don't know yet, our grandmothers' coming this year." Hikaru sighs

"So we could be doing anything from staying home to flying off to America." Kaoru laughs

'Their grandmother sounds like a very...interesting woman.' Haruhi thinks turning to Hunny and Mori and wondering what their plans are.

"This year we're having Christmas at Takashi's place. I can't wait each family member puts on some sort of show involving Kendo and they are usually spectacular." Hunny smiles downing another piece of cake, as Mori just smiles at his cousin.

"Don't even ask Tamaki, you know I spend Christmas at my place every year." Kyoya growls, as Tamaki then turns to her.

"Same here Sempai, I usually spend it here with my dad." She answers. 'Speaking of Christmas I still need to find a present for Kyoya, but what on earth do you get a man who already has everything?' she wonders getting up and wandering into her room for a moment.

"I know how about before the school term ends let's all go to the mall together." Tamaki suggests

"Tono the term ends in like three days and then you're leaving for France which, by the way explains why you cancelled the Christmas party at school." Hikaru points out.

"I know, so that's why I thought we could all go today. I mean we're all free." He says standing up.

"Boss do you hear yourself talk sometimes?" Kaoru sighs

"Oh come on now, we won't get a chance to be together like this until school starts up again and Hunny and Mori-sempai come to visit us." He whines

'Unfortunately, for us, he has a good point.' Haruhi sighs wandering back into the room.

"Actually the last time we all ended up at the mall together was-"the twins were cut off by Kyoya's harsh voice

"The time you dragged me out of my house and left me asleep on a bench."