Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS OR IDEAS FROM OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB.

(A/N): Hey, everyone! Thanks for reading…Well, this is another fic that I started on a whim… Let me know how you like it, ok?
Thoughts (These are Kaoru's)

"Speech"

Written

Prologue: Growing Distance

A boy smiled, brushing his carmine hair away from his soft amber eyes, as he glanced at his exact double, who, slouching in the corner, was doodling on what should have been his notes as the teacher droned on. My, my, Hikaru, bored already? It's only been ten minutes… Smiling to himself he turned his eyes back to the teacher, as if to pay attention, while his mind drifted off on thoughts of his twin. It's strange, we haven't sat next to each other in a long time… Is that what's bothering me? No… It's…

"Hitachiin Kaoru," the teacher called, immediately bringing the boy out of his daze, "since no one else seems to be volunteering, could you enlighten us on what makes Romeo & Juliet such a romantic tragedy?"

Seemingly unfazed Kaoru gave a soft, yet confident reply, "Romeo & Juliet is a tragedy because their love was forbidden," he paused with a tiny smile forming, "Romeo was a Montague and Juliet, a Capulet. With their families feuding, the misunderstandings, and the ill-timing of their actions, the star-crossed lovers were fated to die, as retribution for the trouble caused by their families hate." Hmm… Kind of like Kyouya senpai and Tono, except I think their's is a more one sided love, so no worries… I hope… Poor Kyouya, still he really should stop interfering… He's ruining Hikaru's chances… Then again, the same could be said for me when it comes to Tono…

"Excellent summary, Hitachiin." The teacher praised before continuing the lecture. Kaoru sighed, once again drifting off into his own world. Hikaru… If only you weren't so dense! Is it because you spent too much time with me and not enough time with others when we were younger? Is that why you have so much trouble getting along with people? Am I the reason you're struggling to reach Haruhi?

Noticing a flurry of movement, Kaoru concluded that class had been dismissed and quickly packed his things. Glancing about, his eyes locked on the site of his older brother walking ahead with Haruhi, talking and laughing, but never once stopping to look back at Kaoru. Reflecting on his earlier thoughts, Kaoru couldn't stop the small, albeit sad smile from forming. Perhaps I was wrong… He's stepping out much faster than I anticipated… Hikaru, don't try to run before you can walk… Otherwise… Otherwise, you'll trip and hurt yourself, and I'll be too far behind to help you back up…

(A/N): This first chapter ended up a lot shorter than I anticipated making it, but what do you think?

This fic was inspired by a conversation on the Ouran High School Fanfiction Club Forum in the Plot Bunny Orphanage thread. The ideas there were basically going to be combined into a huge fic. The general idea for this fic is under the Help! Please?! Thread. You can link to the forum from my profile.

This is my first Ouran Fic, and I'd really appreciate some guidance.

I'll expand more later if I get the inspiration to continue this fic… I'm uncertain right now, so if I can't do it, I'll allow someone else to continue the for me, if they can… As relatively new and inexperienced writer, I just don't have much confidence...

Thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed. Your input is greatly appreciated!