Hello people, this is Ryuk007. This is my first FanFic, so don't expect it to be up as good as other writers in this website. Reviews will be considered thoroughly, so keep flooding the review section with ideas to improve the story. Critics are also welcome. Hope you enjoy this story (probably not, esp. this chapter).

As for Yukino's request, the one I wrote is most probably crap, so if you got any ideas on what her request should be, PM me or write it down in the reviews.

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Yukinoshita prepared herself before speaking out her request. Don't know about Yuigahama, but I for sure was eager to know, what was that she required help for. Considering the fact that she was perfect in almost everything, this had to be an emotional problem, something she wasn't capable of solving herself .But what could the request possib-

"I...I-uh" I was snapped out of my thoughts as she started speaking. I found myself leaning forward as to listen to her words more properly. She exhaled and finally spoke out-

"I want others to understand me whilst I understand them. I want to have relations purely based on trust rather than reliance. I don't want others to completely rely on me nor do I want to rely on someone else. I know how stupid it sounds, that I want to rely on others to solve my dependency issues, but after hearing Yuigahama-san, I just felt like speaking out my feelings, as it is the only way we can get to know each other." She concluded with teary eyes.

Yuigahama instantly embraced her and said, "Yukinon, it's not stupid at all you know, it is completely normal for a friend to rely on another friend." Yuigahama stated with a relieving smile on her face, probably because she was happy that her best friend had opened up.

I couldn't stop but give out a genuine smile myself as I was happy for them.

I was about leave them so that they could share their moment at peace, before Yuigahama continued, "Yukinon you need not worry anymore, I and Hikki will help you till the very last. Right, Hikki?"

Now this was wrong. For her to solve her problems, I had to leave the scene. She wouldn't be able to solve her problem, if she relied on someone other than her friend, Yuigahama. I was at a complete loss of words and just wanted a miracle to happen so as to get myself away from this situation, without hurting anyone's feelings.

"I don't thin-"

"OHHHH Hikigaya-kun…and Yukino-chan what a pleasant surprise" YESSS I was saved, though it was not a pleasant savior, it worked just fine. Yukinoshita Haruno had come to my help.

"NEE-SAN"

"Am I disturbing something between YOU TWO" She teased while poking her finger on my cheek. Even though I was happy that she saved me, I was pretty pissed at her for reacting like this considering the current situation.

"Yahallo Gahama-chan, sorry I didn't notice you"

"Oh, Yahallo Haruno-san"

"Anyways Yukino-chan I guess this place is about to close, so shouldn't we leave?"

"No Than-"

"I suppose we should leave, even I've got some work to do" Sorry for interrupting in between, Yukinoshita, but this had to be done, or else things would've become more complex.

"Sure…, I guess so" Yukinoshita said in a defeated tone.

As we were walking to the exit, I gathered up my courage and spoke to Yukinoshita," Oi Yukinoshita", she looked at my direction and blinked her eyes so as to listen to me, "You know about your request, I'm not opposing it or anything but don't you think this type of a sensitive request should've been made directly to your friend rather than the whole social club." I conveyed while trying my hardest to keep my eyes away from her.

"Huh, I'm sorry to be rude but I don't get you" she said.

"Well, You know, y-you should've addressed the request to your friends rather than your club mates." I just couldn't say it to her directly.

"Well I don't have any other friends except for the ones at the social club, so what are you trying to imply, Hikigaya-kun?" She asked. She was probably confused.

I took a deep breath and was just about to say it to her directly, before Yukinoshita Haruno took a notice of the things going on behind her and decided to interrupt, "Yukino-chan would you like to have dinner with me tonight?", and yet saved me again.

"NO", was the clear answer from Yukinoshita, but Haruno continued, "Hikigaya-kun please convince your girlfriend to have dinner with me, I promise I'll give her back to you tomorrow." She said while winking at me.

Ignoring the "girlfriend" thing, I asked Yukinoshita to come a bit close so that I could whisper it into her ear. As I was about to start, we both blushed, but I continued, "Don't you think opening up to her will probably help solve your problems with your family, you know one step at a time. I know I shouldn't be meddling with your family matters, but still please consider her offer, just for my sake." I hated myself for doing this, but it was just something which would help her in the longer go.

Eventually, Yukinoshita gave some consideration to her offer, and decided to go with her. I kept my composure, to stop myself from giving away the actual thing.

We bid each other goodbyes and proceeded to leave. Yukinoshita's left together, which allowed me to get some privacy to talk to Yuigahama.

"Oi Yuigahama, do you want me to walk you home?" I asked

"I…I don't think-"

"I think that, I've got the solution to Yukinoshita's request." I interrupted her. She startled.

"Oh…Ok then, let's talk about it on the way."

"Here it goes…." I explained it all to her and she just listened to me with all her attention.

"But Hikki it is completely fine for friends to depend on each other."

"And that is why I am assured that 'only' you can help her."

"A…And what about you Hikki, don't you wanna help Yukinon?"

"I'm just an acquaintance Yuigahama, so don't count me in"

"What do you mean? You're her friend too Hikki."

"Well she already rejected my advances to be her friend twice, so your return seems meaningless" I didn't mind it at all, knowing how Yukinoshita was, but in order to convince her, I had to play this card.

"B…But Hikki I don't think I'll be able to do this all by myself."

That is true indeed. Yuigahama might be her friend, but doing it all by herself will be a problem, even for her.

"You can always call me if you need any help, but make sure that Yukinoshita doesn't hear our conversations, but I'll provide help only on phone." I suggested.

"That seems better!" Yuigahama exclaimed with a smile on her face.

We remained silent for the remainder of the journey.

As we reached her home, she turned towards me and embraced me and said,

"Thank you Hikki"

Before I could say anything, she continued

"For everything you have done for Yukinon, Me and the Service Club." She tightened her grip even more.

"U-Uh, I didn't do anything to be honest." I replied while averting my gaze from her.

"You will never appreciate yourself, will ya?" She said with a grin.

"Won't you even consider changing?" She continued.

"Why would I change? Aren't I perfect already? After all I love myself this way, which is the most important aspect, if I'm not wrong." I answered with a proud tone, which was probably a sham as I was lying not only to her but to myself too.

"EHH Hikki, so gross."

The Hell lady, don't disrespect my feelings.

Yuigahama continued, "Once Yukinon's request is done, Me and Yukinon will help you with yours."

"What request?" I knew what she was talking about, but wanted to shove this thought away.

"Idiot, you forgot your own request" I remained silent hoping for another riddle.

"Didn't you say that you wanted something genuine" I completely forgot that this was Yuigahama not Yukinoshita, what an airhead, can't even understand that I didn't want to talk about that embarrassing thing.

"About that, I think that it is something I should handle on my own." I tried my best to diffuse this embarrassing situation.

"Do you even know what exactly is it that you're seeking?"

I remained silent.

"I knew it!" How did she see through me? I guess she isn't such an airhead after all.

I had to get this awkwardness away, so I said, "It's getting late, I guess I should leave." I know that was pretty shite but what else did you expect from me anyways.

"Oh…yeah, even I lost track of time hehe." She said, biting her tongue.

"Good Night Hikki!" And then she waved me goodbye.

I nodded to the gesture.

As I was walking towards my home, a question kept bugging me in the inside,

"What exactly AM I seeking?"

I thought about it for some time, but then I did the most appropriate thing ever, jumped on my bed and fell asleep.

Now, before you guys bombard me up, I accept that this chapter might have not been interesting, but I'd like to assure you that the sequences in the next 5 chapters will focus on Hachiman and Haruno(no romantic connections, so don't ship them YET ;) but she'll be the one to help Hachiman understand what he seeks.) As for the Ships, I haven't decided it yet. Even though I am a YukinoXHachiman shipper, I can't tell whom he'll end up with. So the probabilities are –

Yukino 30%

Yui 20%

Haruno 15%

(Miura, Kawasaki, Iroha etc.) 15%

Alone 20%