Haruna is Fine (Not Really)

Pairing: Kongou x Haruna

Genre: Drama/Romance

Disclaimer: I do not own Kantai Collection or any of its characters.

Author's Note: Well…for me, rather than Kongou x Hiei, I think Kongou x Haruna are cute together. That's just my opinion, so…hehe! XD Anyways, please enjoy!

Bold = English Speaking

"Oh, Admiral, you're too kind~!" Kongou gushes on and on about the commander after the four sisters were dismissed from the office. They just finished a battle, which was pretty easy for them considering they had some assistance. And the Admiral was proud that not one scratch was on them. "Hehehe! Oh, praise me some more! I just can't get enough of you, des~!"

"We're already out of his office," Kirishima says.

"Yes, but his words were just so serene, so kind, des~!" Kongou clasps her hands together as there are sparkles in her eyes. "He praised us, including me, for great teamwork and leadership! I'm the oldest after all, so leading the three of you was no problem, des~!"

"Praise me, praise me, Kongou-onee-sama!" Hiei jumps in, waving her arms around. "I helped protect you, remember?"

"Ah, yes, yes~!" Kongou hugs the short haired sister and pets her. "You did very well, Hiei~! And all of you did well, too, des! That's the main part~!"

"Why, thank you," Kirishima says as she adjusts her glasses. "My strategy worked like a charm."

Kongou then turns to the youngest of the group, Haruna. "Hm? Haruna, are you alright? You seem a little spaced out."

The dark haired girl snaps out of her trance and does her best to smile. "H-Haruna is fine. Don't worry."

"Hmmmm…okay." Kongou doesn't seem all that convinced, but she'll let it slide. Maybe it's because the battle was tiring for her. "Alright, sisters! Let's go and have some tea and snacks together~!" She pumps a fist in the air as she says this.

The others cheer as well, except for Haruna. She lags behind the three, hanging her head low and hands balled into fists. Lately, Kongou has been spending more time with the Admiral than usual and barely notices the youngest sister, much less spending time with her. This makes her very unhappy, considering that Kongou is head over heels for the Admiral. But the thing is: Haruna is in love with Kongou and it has been that way for a while. However, with Kongou not noticing these feelings, it leaves Haruna being very lonely.

Once they get to the dorms, to the bedroom that the four of them share, Haruna has decided enough is enough. She gently tugs on the long sleeve of Kongou's outfit, stopping her.

"Hm? What's wrong, Haruna?" she asks.

"Umm…c-can Haruna speak with you…outside…for a moment?" the youngest sister says quietly.

"Oh…sure. Kirishima, Hiei, prepare the tea and snacks, please," Kongou says. "Haruna and I are going to talk for a bit."

"Sure, no problem," Kirishima says. "Take your time."

"Yeah, we can handle it, Kongou-onee-sama!" Hiei pumps a fist.

"Hehe! I'm counting on you, des~!" Kongou gives a thumbs up and then leads Haruna out of their dorm room and then walks outside.

There is a bit of silence with the light wind blowing, making their beautiful long hair sway gracefully. Haruna fiddles with her fingers while her head is low, bangs hiding her expression.

"So…what do you want to talk about?" Kongou asks, putting both hands on her hips.

"Kongou-onee-sama…" Haruna says quietly. "Are you…in love with someone…?"

The brunette blinks twice and then smiles nervously. "As a matter of fact, I kinda am, but not really. Hehehe! Although, Iowa has been head over heels for me recently, which was annoying. I never wanted to return her feelings, so don't worry, des~! Ahaha…"

"I-is that so…?" Haruna bites her lip.

"Um…Haruna? Are you really alright?" the brunette says, reaching a hand out, but the youngest sister backs away a few steps.

"You're horrible…" Haruna whispers. "K-Kongou-onee-sama is a horrible sister…"

"Eh!? What are you talking about?" She steps toward her youngest sister to grab her by the shoulders, making the dark haired ship girl look up. Kongou gasps at the sight of her crying. "H-Haruna…"

Haruna lets out a sob and slightly turns her head away. "Go spend time with the Admiral. Haruna doesn't care. Haruna is fine…being on her own…"

"Haruna…I don't understand…"

"You never….spend any time with Haruna…not even notice me…" the youngest sister's shoulders are shaking from crying. "It's just…not fair…."

Kongou listens to every word carefully.

"Haruna…Haruna is in love with you, Kongou-onee-sama!" she jolts her head up and more and more tears fall from her eyes. "You have no idea how much Haruna loves you! Haruna wants to hug and kiss you! Haruna wants to have romantic moments with you! Haruna…wants…you to comfort me…whenever I'm sad…" She sobs again and tries to wipe the tears with her long sleeve. "But…but Haruna can't have any of that because…Kongou-onee-sama is in love with the Admiral…"

Then, Kongou cups both hands to her youngest sister's cheeks and leans in to silence her with a kiss. Haruna's eyes widen in surprise, but she then relaxes and eagerly returns the favor, even allowing Kongou to caress her tongue with her own. It soothes her immediately, feeling the eternal bliss flowing. When they pull away, Kongou gives a sad smile.

"I'm so sorry," Kongou says softly. "I have been ignoring you, have I? I had no idea you wanted this. But…let me make it up to you, okay? Besides, I'm not dating the Admiral."

"Eh…? But you're so head over heels for him…"

"That's just pure admiration~" Kongou assures her with a finger held up and a wink. "Think of it as that and not me falling in love with him~"

"What about your fantasies?" Haruna raises an eyebrow.

"Uhhhh…that…those are just fantasies," Kongou sweat drops. "They're fantasies, which means most of them are probably not going to come true! No, no! Quit making assumptions, okay!?"

Haruna giggles softly. "Haruna is just making sure."

Kongou chuckles and intertwines her hands with hers. "I know you are. So do not worry, okay? I'm not going anywhere. My home is with the three of you….at the Naval District. Understand?"

"Yes….yes…!" Haruna nods as a new batch of tears fall, but they are happy ones.

They press their foreheads together, with Kongou closing her eyes and smiling. "I love you, Haruna. I promise to always be there for you….and to protect you."

"R-really? Are you sure?" Haruna wants to know that she's not just hearing things.

"Really, really," Kongou replies softly. "It's a promise I will never break."

"Kongou-onee-sama…~"

The two lean in and share a passionate, loving kiss to seal the deal. Light wind blows once again, making their hair sway gracefully. Haruna's life has become whole again thanks to Kongou.

What they don't notice is a certain Destroyer trio hiding behind a corner, witnessing this beautiful sight.

"They are…so beautiful, poi!" Yuudachi, who is the upgraded Kai Ni Ship girl, exclaims as she cups a hand to her mouth.

"Hey, maybe this beauty is so similar to Secretary Ship and Yamato, don't you think?" Mutsuki says as she turns to Fubuki.

"I guess," Fubuki says, still staring at the Kongou sisters making out. "But…it can't be compared to the beauty of Akagi-sempai and me when we fall and love and kiss~!"

"And you still haven't confessed, have you, poi…?" Yuudachi says.

"I was….getting around to it…" Fubuki waves her arms around.

"That's it!" Mutsuki says as she drags their friend away. "Confession time after practice! Now!"

"W-wait! Let me be mentally prepared first!"

"Too late for that, poi!"