Did You Consider Love?
Summary: It had happened more and more often. I was standing beside him, and it felt oddly natural…
Chapter 1: Stepping Forward
Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran because it belongs to the wonderful Bisco Hatori.
Warning: Contains both heterosexual and homosexual content. If you dislike it please just don't read this fanfiction. There are plenty of other ones to read.
I felt like writing Ouran fanfiction… ; Strange eh? Oh and I don't like mentioning what couples I will use because that ruins the whole… erm surprise? The couples are not crazy though and I am not bringing in any OC's so it should be okay. Hope you like this story and please review! Thanks in advance.
- Step 1 -
It was happening more and more often. Two pairs of feet, the same black shoes cleaned to shining perfection. One pair had his right foot tapping against the ground slowly; the other's firmly planted to the ground. The impatient one brushed his hand through his wild auburn hair and glanced at his companion. The black-haired teen standing beside him gave no sign of noticing and instead, continued to hastily write in a suspicious black clipboard.
Kaoru sighed, looking back down to his foot, watching the very exciting show of tapping. He was here again, and standing beside Ootori Kyouya. It wasn't like the man in glasses cared anyway, or at least he showed no sign of caring. It was always his decision to stand beside his senpai, but man sometimes this guy could be worse than even Mori-senpai. Such a time was now, where the man in gleaming glasses would only pay attention to his notes.
The scribbling on paper, the chatter of girls, being surrounded in a realm of pink coloured walls, Kaoru was tired of it. Shutting his eyelids over his yellow eyes, Kaoru lifted himself off the wall he was leaning on. Maybe he should be the first to approach today; after all, it wasn't like Kyouya held any obligation to invite him into a conversation.
"Is there something you need Kaoru?"
Kyouya turned to look at the young man, his head pointed downwards, taking the flash out of his glasses. He watched as the submissive twin looked at him, yellow eyes brightening. Kyouya took his time to role his eyes and put his pen down inside of his clipboard. He didn't want to deceive Kaoru as that would not help his current situation. "No, I cannot tell the difference between you two," explained the "cool" host, "I only assumed it was you Kaoru, as you are the only one who goes out of their way to talk to me like this."
The auburn-haired teen's eyes lowered in embarrassment as the excitement in his chest wavered. "I know that Kyouya-senpai," joked Kaoru, "After all, only she can tell us apart." So much for speaking to his dark-haired senpai. Kaoru tried to muster up the will to speak again but he was too ashamed for getting his hopes up. He should have known already that basically no one could tell him apart from his twin brother.
"So if there is nothing you need to speak about…" "Wait!" Kaoru took a step towards his senior. Man, could Kyouya just take a break from being so direct? Every time they talked, Kaoru would try to draw the moment out while Kyouya just wanted the task to finish as quickly and efficiently as possible. Kaoru looked at the black eyes that just stared back in boredom. He could never tell if Kyouya was actually paying one hundred percent attention to his words.
"Uh…" Didn't he sound like one of those classy kids? Kaoru groaned inside as he gave a stupid uptake. "So what do you think about Haruhi?" Kaoru smirked, bending forward intently. Kyouya let his head fall to the side in annoyance. What kind of question was that? "I think she is a girl with interesting views." No more, no less was said.
Kaoru ignored the blatantly annoyed face and leaned back against the brightly painted walls. His amber eyes fell to the floor as he continued nervously. "So that means you don't mind?" asked the depressed-looking twin. Kyouya opened up the clipboard again and began writing. He wished that there was more grace coming from what he considered one of the least idiotic hosts. "What is it that I apparently 'Don't mind'?"
"Oh, ah!" Kaoru blinked and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "Since you don't show much interest in her, I was wondering if you cared that Tamaki-senpai and Hikaru like her." The writing slowed to a halt before starting again. "What if I did care?" Kyouya raised his glasses with his finger. He didn't understand why Kaoru was acting so stiff today and he was probably better off if he didn't know.
Kaoru flinched, hearing the coldness from the Shadow King's voice. "Ahha… stupid question eh?" Lifting himself from the wall again, Kaoru raised his arms above his head and stretched. "I guess I should get going," Kaoru laughed, "Hikaru can only pull off his act alone for so long and you want me to get working right Kyouya-senpai?" Stepping forward Kaoru put a smile on his face. Time to do his "act"!
"I don't have any interest in her."
The auburn-haired teen paused mid-step and turned around with a playful smile.
"Eeh, why does that matter?"
- Step 2 -
"Kaoru-kun!" Kaoru took a seat in a velvet chair beside his brother, who was leaned back, elbow over the rim of the seat. Two girls called out his name, and they currently sat in front of the twins. Both girls had large round eyes, staring at them in curiousity and happiness. The girl with short brown hair framing her face took a sip from an ivory white teacup and looked up towards the twin with his hair parted left. "Were you talking with Kyouya-senpai again?"
The auburn-haired teen blinked questioningly, although beneath the surface he was wondering why it was her business to ask anyway. "Kyouya-senpai, ah!" Kaoru smiled and tilted his head, letting his hair fall to the side in a horrendously cute manner. "I just wanted to get to know my senpai better. I mean, I have been in this club with everyone for quite awhile."
The other girl with long brown hair tied into a neat bow put a finger on her lower lip and continued where her friend left off. "So are you two spending more time together?" Kaoru wanted to simply walk away. He knew he was getting really tired of speaking to these girls and the innocent interrogations they gave. Simply looking for gossip as they had nothing better to do…
"Yeah Kaoru," pouted the man with an identical face to his, "Why are you spending so much time together?"
Now this is what made talking to those girls fun. Kaoru put on a shamed face and raised his hand over his mouth. "Hikaru, I just thought I should talk to senpai-" Kaoru shut his eyes as he was pulled into the warm embrace of his brother. "Kaoru," Hikaru began his speech with jealous eyes, "If there is anything you need to talk about, you know I am always here for you." "Arigato… Hikaru…" Kaoru snuggled closer into his brother's chest and sighed.
He grinned into his brother's shoulder, suppressing a snicker as the two girls squealed in delight. He was pretty sure that he also heard another young lady faint at another table. Girls sure loved watching this taboo that he and his brother acted for…
"Honestly, I don't understand why people are interested in you two." Kaoru's smile faded for a split second as he felt the arms that surrounded him loosen. He felt his other self move forward and was reminded not to fall out of the act. Kaoru smirked, leaning on his brother as they faced their shorter classmate. The two girls smiled behind them, happy at the pleasant arrival of another host.
Kaoru cast his eyes down on the person. Round brown eyes, soft hair; trimmed to fit the boyish visage and a slender frame accentuating the delicate look of the boy-no the girl. Haruhi was beautiful, as a boy, as a woman and a person. Her eyes were currently reflecting her thoughts of annoyance. With such clear eyes, no wonder countless people had fallen for her.
"We have explained it so many times," whined Kaoru, his voice tinged with frustration, "Can't you just imagine the excitement of being caught between such close affection?" Kaoru reached his hands out, and thankfully his brother took the cue to hold them to his face. "Very close Kaoru," Hikaru's voice lowered to a dangerous whisper, "Very close." More squeals from high pitched voices and if Kaoru's ears weren't failing him, applause too.
The large brown eyes rolled themselves. Haruhi placed the tray that she had been holding onto the table where the twins had been seated. With a tilt of her head and a pure smile, Haruhi spoke to the girls who were red in the face from the previous excitement. "Please enjoy some more tea and cookies." With that said, and the two girls squealing at the words of the 'natural rookie'. Haruhi shook her head at the twins and walked off.
"Hey Haruhi!" Footsteps chased her and left behind another. Hikaru had long ago taken his brother's hands off his face and chased the brown-haired girl. Kaoru could only watch, and laughed bitterly. It was happening more and more often. His half was running off without him. Kaoru walked back towards the wall where he could lean and close his eyes. He didn't feel like chasing the pair today or listening to Tamaki-senpai complain.
- Step 3: Caught -
"Oi!" The auburn-haired teen called to his mirror image, "Kaoru, lets get going!" Kaoru looked at his brother standing at the brightly lit doorway at the other end of the dim room. Haruhi stood beside Hikaru waiting patiently. "You two go first!" yelled Kaoru, "I forgot to get something." Yes, he knew very well that wasn't convincing at all.
"We can just wait Kaoru!" Hikaru blinked his amber eyes. What could Kaoru forget in the Host Club of all things? They never brought anything with them besides a few things to play with… "Kao-" "Hikaru!" Kaoru cut in, trying to convince his brother to leave him just for a moment, "Don't keep Haruhi waiting!" "But-" "Come on Hikaru! You know where my stuff is! Just wait for me at the car."
"Kaoru, why-" Hikaru was ready to spring forward to confront his brother but an arm reached out to touch his hand. Haruhi gave his a serious stare and shook her head. Hikaru still wasn't sure was what going on but got the message. "Kaoru, you better be there in 10 minutes!" Hikaru stalked off with Haruhi following him.
Kaoru just loved Haruhi for that. She always understood the tiny hints, even if she never realized it. However, there were more important matters at the moment than admiring Haruhi for the dazzling person that she was. He could maul over that thought later on his own time.
Stepping slowly, Kaoru walked towards the back of the music room where the last few lights were lit as the curtains had been closed to leave the room in darkness. It was in this dark setting that he had discovered his senpai resting. Kaoru walked towards one of the few remaining light sources, hidden behind large silk curtains. Gently putting his fingers on the delicate fabric, he pulled the curtains apart and nervously stepped inside.
Kaoru looked around quickly and smiled gently. There was a small desk; papers piled high on top of it. Behind the mountain, Kaoru approached quietly and found his goal. Glasses in the loose grasp of a tired hand, just above a sleeping face. Black hair found itself hanging over closed eyes and the usual strict visage had become serene. Kyouya just looked so vulnerable when he was asleep.
Bending down beside the sleeping figure, Kaoru held back a giggle at his unusually defenseless senpai. Kyouya's head lay on one of his arms, as he was bent over the side of the desk with his blue jacket covering his back. It looked a little uncomfortable but Kaoru knew that the man never really slept properly at home. Sleeping at 2am consistently was just insane, especially after having to survive the Host Club during the afternoon.
Kaoru stared at his senpai with intrigue. Whenever Kyouya was asleep, it was as if all his barriers had fallen. Amber eyes trailed from the closed eyes, falling to soft untouched lips, parted with a steady breath. It was then he noticed the open collar of the raven-haired man and the pale hued neck inside. A bead of sweat fell from Kaoru's forehead as he blushed furiously. Dirty thoughts were not his thing but lately…
The auburn-haired teenager sighed in frustration. The black-haired man groaned and shivered lightly in his sleep as the rush of air touched his exposed neck. Kaoru put a hand over his mouth and jumped backwards, landing on the ground. He had gotten way too close to Kyouya! He could have woken the man up, and everyone knew the consequences of that.
"Tamaki…"
Kaoru's heart stopped. A dull pain seeped into his chest as he stood up slowly and rubbed his head, almost laughing. Why was he so surprised? He had seen Kyouya say this name in his sleep before. It wasn't like Kaoru was stupid; he had seen all the hints of his upperclassman's crush. Really, agreeing to work so close to that charming but crazy king of theirs, you had to love him. Yes, Kaoru knew that. It was simple, and easy to comprehend. Kyouya loved Tamaki. Thoughts quickly drifted to his other self and a certain brown-haired girl before Kaoru looked upon Kyouya again.
Nearly choking on his own thoughts, Kaoru lifted himself heading towards the curtains. He was not able to get far however as a hand reached out and gripped his wrist tightly. Kaoru's heart jumped as he turned around and found Kyouya rubbing his eyes with one hand before standing up, letting his blue jacket fall to the floor. The glasses were put on and Kaoru found himself tremble as the cold wall put itself up again.
"How long have you been doing this?"
"What are you talking about Kyouya-senpai?" chuckled Kaoru, taking his hand from Kyouya's grip, "I just forgot something, that's all." Kaoru took a step back as dark black eyes pierced through him. He watched as the black eyebrows arched themselves in suspicion. "You forgot something back here?"
Kaoru looked at his watch quickly and laughed it off. "It's been 15 minutes," explained the auburn-haired man quickly, "I really need to go find Hikaru." "You didn't answer the question." Kaoru cringed and took another step towards the curtains. Couldn't the gods just somehow let him out of one awkward situation for once?
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Please review if you like this story and I might update… Although it has been forever since I have written fanficion. X) Oh, and should I make the chapters longer or is this okay?
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