"Kaoru! Where in the world are you?" The angry voice penetrated Kaoru's book induced stupor, and he yanked his head up to meet his twin's tawny eyes. Hikaru Hitachiiin was standing over his brother, hands on hips, and the rest of the club staring around his back at Kaoru.
The Ouran High School Host club, one of the most successful (And popular) clubs in Ouran Academy, was holding a meeting. But Kaoru had lost himself in his book. The club leader, Tamaki, didn't particularly mind, but Hikaru had whipped the book out of his brother's hand and bonked it against his head.
"Pay attention! Stop reading this stupid book!" Hikaru snapped, before turning and pretending it never happened. Kaoru huffed, and tried to hide his blush of embarrassment. Darn it Kaoru, stop with the zoning out! Haruhi Fujioka tapped Tamaki on the shoulder, and sighed. "Go on, senpai."
The host king grinned. "Thank you, my lovely daughter! NOW! As I was saying, we need something new for tomorrow's princesses! I thought maybe we could do a movie cosplay! Any ideas before I go with mine?"
Honey-senpai raised his hand. "Ooh!~ Tama-chan, can we do a food cosplay?! I could be... cake! Right Takashi?" He turned, with pink flowers surrounding him, to the silent man behind him. Mori-senpai nodded. "Yes." But Tamaki shook his head.
"I'm sorry Honey senpai, but I don't think that is a... movie. But maybe next time?" He nervously glanced at the small blonde. But instead of flipping out, like Tamaki feared, he just smiled. "Okay, Tama-chan!" Breathing in relief, he turned to the rest of the group.
"Any ideas? None at all? Because we are going to go with miiine!
Hands were instantly shot up. Tamaki smiled, and pointed to the small brown haired girl next to Kyoya. "My beautiful Haruhi! Tell us your idea!" Haruhi sweat dropped, then replied. " Well, maybe we could do "The Princess Bride." I liked that movie."
The blonde host king, ever the dramatic, struck a pose. "Yes! It has PRINCESSES! I 100% agree! Hosts! tomorrow, we are cosplaying "The Princess Bride!""
Kyoya sighed, and glanced back at the two twins. He smirked, but looked away before Hikaru saw.
Hikaru and Kaoru had been at each other's throats for almost a week. And definitely not in a good way. (Not that Kaoru hadn't fantasized about very sexual things including throats) The rest of the hosts noticed, and the guests were starting to notice too. So when the twins got up to leave for home, Kaoru picked up his book and followed a few paces behind, to keep the peace with his brother. Hikaru stomped out all while ignoring his twin's sad sigh.
What bothered Kaoru the most about the fight, was that it was there first real row. All the other times had been fake just like the "Brotherly Love" act. The younger twin didn't even know how the fight started. It weighed down on his shoulders as he opened the door to the Hitachiin limo. Hikaru still sat next to him, but didn't speak. The driver looked at them in his mirror, but stayed silent. The limo purred to life, and they headed home.
"Damn it!" Kaoru jumped as Hikaru prowled in and started to pace. "Are you all right Hika?" Kaoru was ignored. So he settled down and kept reading the thick book in his lap. The book was his only comfort since he had realized his feelings for his twin. He read almost all the time, burying his mind in stories of adventure and magic instead of those dark, erotic thoughts about the person currently sitting on the bed beside him...
Kaoru shivered, and shifted away from Hikaru, who currently sat with his arms crossed. "I can't stand this!", Hikaru suddenly announced. Kaoru jumped, but replied. "What can't you stand? Me? Because you've been pretty blatant about that lately."
Hikaru sighed.
If you want to fight so badly go pick a fight with someone else. Your just jealous about Haruhi.
I am not! What are you whining about?! Kaoru glared full force at the other boy.
I don't want to deal with you and your ridiculous actions at the club. Can't you be normal?! Hikaru threw back while Kaoru flinched.
Hikaru we are anything but normal! ... I have no clue why you are picking a fight.
You started it.
Haruhi did.
Don't bring her into it!
You worship the ground she walks on! And all she did was tear up our already fragile world...
What the hell do you mean?
Before Kaoru could defend himself further, the two had headed to the dinner table when the two maids called in awkwardly. Mr. Hitachiin wasn't home, so the twins ate in silence with Mrs. Hitachiin. She noticed the tension between the twins, and decided to let them work it out. She had guessed they were fighting for the first time, and was curious, but she didn't ask. Thankfully.
Hikaru was taking a break from his food to glare at his twin around the meatloaf. Kaoru submissively lowered his head, letting his emotions run blank. Hika watched the motin with a cool, calculating gaze, then returned to eating. Kaoru had a very long neck... It popped into the elders mind and was gone seconds later.
Yuzuha finally spoke up. "Boys, why are you fighting?"
The twins answered in unison. "We aren't fighting, mother." Yuzuha knew better. "Don't lie."
So Hikaru piped up. "Kaoru said I was obsessed with Haruhi."
Kaoru hissed. "You said I was a jealous bastar- I mean brat. Then he ripped my book."
"Well he embarrassed me at lunch! "
"He made Haruhi laugh at me!"
"Shut up!"
"No, you!"
You make me sick.
I could say the same.
"Hikaru! Sit down and un-clench your fists! Kaoru! Stop looking at that knife!" The twin maids peeked in the dining room, then slowly backed out, seeing the sight at the family all out of there seats and glancing at knives...
The next day, Kaoru woke from his spot in guestroom. He rubbed his eyes, disoriented, then realized where he mother had moved them apart, hoping to keep the peace. He sighed, missing the warmth from the body who usually was next to him. He felt horrible for fighting with his brother, taking out anger at himself of Hikaru. He rose and walked to the bathroom for his shower, silently praying he wouldn't see his twin.
Apparently someone was listening, because he didn't see Hikaru until they were forced to collide at the front door. Kaoru had a sneaking suspicion that the brotherly love act was going to be a bit forced today...
Tamaki had gone all out for the day's cosplay, Kaoru gave him that. But he had a few issues with picking characters... Hikaru was prince Humperdink, Kaoru was Ingio, Haruhi was Buttercup, Tamaki was Westley, Kyoya was Vizzini, and Mori was Fezzick. Honey was the Albino torturor, much to Tamaki's fear.
The whole time, Kyoya had an evil grin. He probably picked the characters... Kaoru thought as he glanced around the room, taking in the guests. Three girls came to his table, and Hikaru greeted them. "Hello ladies. How are doing today?" The girls smiled, and replied polietly.
"I am great!"
"Fantastic!"
"Alright."
Kaoru shifted in his seat, uncomfortable with Hikaru so near... The tin sword at his side bumped into the table and Hikaru glanced at him. He was talking to the guests, but his eyes always found Kaoru.
He compressed the desire to hug Kaoru, and continued to socialize. He gave his twin the cues for the act, but Kaoru mostly turned them down. So he bit back his unhappiness and made the first move.
"Kaoru."
He looked up from his tea cup. "Yes?"
"You aren't paying attention. Are we boring you? I can make it more... interesting for you..." Hikaru murmured.
The girls started to fangirl, wiggling in there seats. So Kaoru gave them more to go on.
"Well Hikaru, if you're up for entertaining me..." He gave a suggestive look.
Hikaru thought for a moment, the reached over and ran his finger across his collarbone, right on the most sensitive part of his flesh. Kaoru blushed and looked down, but inside he felt himself sigh. If only Hikaru would touch him like this all the time!
The girls were really having fun now, so the twins toned it down and continued until the club closed.
Haruhi sighed deeply, and headed toward the kitchen, and Tamaki followed with puppy dog eyes. "Haruhi! Come let Daddy see you!~" Hikaru made a noise of disgust, and opened his mouth to insult Tamaki. Kaoru felt left out, so he chorused with his twin. "Geez, such a pervert! All he ever does is chase Haruhi!" Kaoru didn't agree with that, but he went along. Kyoya smirked once again, and the youngest twin flinched.
Kaoru swore he saw a rape face. He shivered and glanced at Hikaru.
Mmm. Rape face...