Author's note: I don't own the Ouran High School Host Club, because if I did it would not be as half as good as it is.
This is my first story so it's a bit scratchy, but I hope you all like it (: If you see anything that I could do to make it better please let me know! I'll right another chapter if there are any people that enjoy it, because no one likes an unfinished story.
Chapter 1: Protective
Kaoru knew never to judge a person by their cover, not in the Ouran High School Host Club. They all looked their parts, of course. Their neatly pressed uniforms, their perfectly styled hair, and even their shining smiles. All of them played the part of a carefree, beautiful rich boy. But he knew that they all hid something beneath their roles.
It was like a lifelong game of hide and seek, without anyone looking for them.
He too, was one of the hidden ones. But he had someone to hide with, someone who knew him and who he knew in return.
They say that the eyes are windows to the soul. This is true, to some degree. But only when those windows are open, when those who are being looked at are truly willing to let you in. That is when you will see into their souls. But that was something that neither he, nor his twin Hikaru, were willing to let happen, no matter how stupid it was on their part. They had been in their own world for so long… That it seemed that no one would be able to see them as they were. Kaoru as Kaoru, and Hikaru as Hikaru.
Sometimes he would give anything to not have a twin, and then would give even more for him and Hikaru to be the only two in the world.
Then, just as Tamaki had appeared out of nowhere and changed their atmosphere, another person appeared. One who changed their world.
Haruhi.
She was their seeker in their game of hide and seek.
She could see into their eyes, see straight into their souls, without barely any effort. And suddenly he found his pulse racing as he hid deeper in the shadows with his brother. The thought of being found, of the game ending, was the most terrifying thing he could think of. But at the same time, it was the most amazing and thrilling thing to happen in both of their lives. Could someone really see them? But it was obvious that yes, someone could.
And soon, they both found themselves stepping out from the shadows.
Hikaru sat next his brother at the table, two girls goggling from the other side. The sun shown in through the large bay windows, and was splashing light across every surface of the music room. It's golden light brightened the faces of everyone as they all talked and laughed. But something felt missing from the chatter of Music Room 3, and as he looked over the room with a quick sweep, he saw that Haruhi was missing.
"Hikaru?" Kaoru called his attention back to the table. He pulled Hikaru into a loving embrace, making the girl across from them go wild. "Are you alright, my brother?" His voice was soft and caring, and even though they were putting on a show for the girls, he could see that Kaoru was truly worried about him.
Hikaru caressed his brother's face, making the girls squeal. "I'm wonderful, brother, while I'm with you." The girls looked like they were about to faint in their chairs. But he wouldn't be able to tell his brother now in front of the clients. His brother would question him again later when they were alone.
"Oh, Hika…" Kaoru was cut off by a large crash from across the room, ruining their moment. Both of them scowled and turned toward the noise. Everyone looked over to the back table, where Haruhi stood pinned up to the wall, as her client held her there, trying to place her lips on the brown eyed host.
Before anyone could think of proper way to approach the situation, Hikaru was out of his seat and running across the room. He peeled the girl of Haruhi and pushed her back, putting his body between the love sick client and her host. Suddenly he realized what he done, and quickly stepped back in surprise. Why had he done that?
"You should know better than to force someone into a situation they aren't comfortable with." Spoke Kyoya, drawing the curly haired girl's attention away from Haruhi and Hikaru. "If you cannot respect the hosts of the Host club, I will have to ask you to not come back." His voice was business like as ever, and his glasses gleamed in the sunlight as he talked.
"But he wants me! Haruhi wants me! And I want him!" She tried to lung around Hikaru but he quickly grabbed the girl and held her back. Haruhi jumped from behind him, eyes wide. Hikaru suddenly had the odd urge to slap the girl struggling in his arms for ever making Haruhi uncomfortable.
Kyoya walked up behind the girl and took her from Hikaru, guiding her towards the door. Hikaru's eyes never left the girl as she was escorted out the door with Kyoya. As soon as the door to the music room shut, everyone jumped back into motion, talking and gasping about the event that just happened. Finally, Hikaru turned around to look at the large, brown eyed Haruhi, who stared up at him with surprise.
"Thank you, Hikaru." She said softly, automatically knowing which twin was standing in front of her. Both he and Kaoru were amazed at how she could always tell them apart with no trouble.
He's cheeks flamed, feeling uncomfortable suddenly. "You're welcome." He replied briskly. He quickly tried to look away but seem to be caught in her gaze. His cheeks seemed to blush even more as they stared at each other for a moment too long.
Flustered, Hikaru quickly turned around and made his way back across the room to his brother, who's eyes stared at him with wonder.
