Hi, everyone! This is my first story, and I'm still learning the ropes. I'm HoneyxKaoru, and, as you can guess, a fan of that particular pairing. As far as I can tell, this is the first HoneyxKaoru fic, and I'm wondering how it'll turn out in the end. I do have it basically planned, and it won't be that long. This fic is fairly cute, if I do say so myself. But I don't know much about the actual quality. *laughs nervously* Enjoy!
The entire gang were all there, in the host clubroom, also known as music room three. There was no guests allowed in today, as it was supposed to be a host club meeting. However, everyone was ignoring that simple fact. Tamaki and Hikaru were practically drooling and arguing over Haruhi, while Kyouya was ignoring the host club entirely, and writing in his mysterious black notebook. He had been taking it everywhere with him recently, and was constantly writing something. Or doing whatever he did in there. Mori was watching Tamaki, Hikaru and Haruhi with an air of amusement, while Honey was eating cake after cake. Full cakes, not just slices. Everyone wondered how that boy was still so small and slim ; it wasn't possible. Kaoru sat, daydreaming on the windowsill. He could get lost easily, without a care in the world. But he snuck glances at Hikaru and Haruhi, and knew that his brother possibly cared more for her than he did for him. Kaoru wasn't one to get jealous, but he'd always been with Hikaru.
Honey looked over to the youngest Hitachiin. He wasn't sure why, but recently he had began thinking of Kaoru a lot more than normal. And Mori had even caught him talking in his sleep. Honey found that his feelings for Kaoru were continually growing, and when he had asked Mori about it, his cousin knew what was wrong with him.
"You have a crush, Mitsukuni," Mori had explained, but not in many words. What had changed, then? Even Honey didn't know why his cousin didn't speak very often, and it baffled him. It would be a whole lot easier if Mori did speak more often.
"Takashi, what's a crush?" Honey frowned, looking at his cousin. Crush? Did he want to crush Kaoru? Why? Crush him like a can? What would be the point of that?
Mori laughed, looking at his cousin tenderly. He was very protective of the younger boy, but knew that one day Honey would want to have a family of his own. Would Kaoru be good for his cousin? "A crush is when you likes someone a lot, and find them attractive and extremely special. You'll want to be with them as often as possible."
Honey nodded. "That's what I feel about Kao-chan. Even though he's a guy. Is it wrong for me to like him?"
Mori smiled down at his older, yet smaller cousin. "Of course it's normal for you to like him. People may say that it's wrong for you to like him, but you ignore them. It's what you think about him that matters."
Honey grinned at Mori. "Thanks, Takashi!" And that concluded that conversation. Mori didn't tell anyone of Honey's feelings, believing that it'd be best if his cousin admitted his feelings.
Kaoru and Hikaru had a conversation a little different.
Who d'you have a crush on, Kaoru?" Hikaru asked his brother, turning around to look at him.
"That's private info," Kaoru blushed, not meeting his brothers eyes. He knew, that when he admitted who he liked, his brother would tease the hell out of him.
"Awww, come on," Hikaru protested. "I'll tell you who I like."
"We all know that you lie Haruhi," Kaoru rolled his eyes. "And when I tell you who I like you'll tease me to death."
"It can't be that bad," sighed Hikaru. "Come on, I won't tell anyone! I promise. If I tell anyone you can hang me or push me off as cliff."
Kaoru hesitated, and then caved. "Alright, fine. I like…Honey-sempai." He winced, believing that his brother would be frozen in shock. Or just teasing him.
Hikaru's eyes widened, and he looked at his little brother. "Honey…wow…I never knew that you were gay."
"Either did I, until a few weeks ago," Kaoru gave a shaky laugh.
His brother seemed to recover a little, and give him a grin. "But, Honey, seriously? I mean, he's two years older than you and yet about half your size. And I mean, he's obsessed with cake and bunnies!"
"Shut it, Hikaru," his brother groaned. "I know that it's odd, and that Honey will never like me back. So just can it."
Hikaru could tell that his brother was upset by his second statement. He put an arm around his brother, and gave him an encouraging smile. "You never know. He could have exactly the same feelings for you as you do for him."
Kaoru looked at his brother suspiciously. "Since when were you so encouraging about stuff like this? Who are you and what have you done with Hikaru?"
Hikaru burst out laughing. "I'm Hikaru, don't worry, Kaoru. And I just guess that I've realised that you've always been pushing me towards Haruhi. You've always supported me, and encouraged me to go and get her. So I'm gonna be a good big brother and do the same to you. Even if I believe that your feelings are a little…odd."
Kaoru, too started laughing. "Thanks Hikaru, but I don't think that I'll ever be with Honey. I don't think that Mori will allow it, and the chances that he feels the same way towards me are very slim."
Hikaru gave his brother a smile. "You never know. Are you gonna tell him how you feel about him?"
"No," Kaoru snorted. "I'm not brave enough to do that. That, and the fact that everyone will laugh at me. And no, you're not telling him either."
"I wasn't going to," chuckled Hikaru. "But you still should have told me that you are gay. And then all of these conversations would have been a lot less awkward. Can I at least tell the others that you're gay?"
"No!" Kaoru looked terrified. "If you dare, Hikaru, I will-" He stopped as his brother burst out laughing, rolling around on the bed helplessly.
"I wasn't going to," giggled Hikaru. "I just wanted to see the look on your face."
And then we enter present time again. So, these two both love each other, but won't admit it?
"Can we all have some order?" Kyouya drawled as Tamaki attempted to hit Hikaru with a very expensive cup. "Tamaki, if that smashes, I'll make you pay for it. Your grandmother won't be too happy, will she?"
Tamaki instantly put the cup down carefully, not wanting to meet the wrath of the third Ootori. Few survive the first meeting with Kyouya, and then, after that, you have to be very careful.
"Good," Kyouya smiled, and then returned to his notebook. Hikaru started yelling at Tamaki again.
"I mean, why can't I be with Haruhi, milord?"
"Because she obviously doesn't like you," explained Tamaki, for once not going into protective father/idiot mode.
"How do you know that?" Demanded Hikaru, looking furious.
"Because I don't like you," piped up Haruhi. "Sorry, Hikaru."
"I have something to ask," Tamaki looked from Hikaru to Kaoru. "I thought that you two did everything together. Then how come it's always Hikaru that annoys me and tries to go out with Haruhi, and yet Kaoru doesn't care about this? Everyone believes you two to be practically the same person."
The others all became interested in the conversation, as this was probably a question that they had all pondered over before.
"Of course we're not the same," Hikaru shot back. "There's a few obvious differences to the both of us. I mean, I'm straight and Kaoru's gay."
Kaoru froze, and the others all had mixed reactions. Mori smiled, looking at Honey. Honey actually had a hopeful look in his eyes. Haruhi was completely shocked. Tamaki seemed surprised, but then gave the youngest Hitachiin a smile. Kyouya gave his trademark smirk, making the younger one seem unsettled. And then Hikaru realised just what he had said.
"Ahh, sorry Kaoru!" He blabbed, looking shocked. "I wasn't supposed to tell anyone, was I? God, I'm such an idiot! I'm so sorry…hey, but now they know half of it, I had best say who you have a crush on, right?"
Kaoru was all ready to rip his brothers throat out. But, at these words, he froze. "Don't you dare, Hikaru. Or I'll murder you."
"Will you?" The eldest Hitachiin gave a smirk. "I believe that it's only fair - especially as the guy you have a crush on is in the room." At these words, Kaoru turned a bright red. The others all looked to each other, trying to guess who it was.
"Shut up, Hikaru," growled Kaoru, looking murderous.
"Make me," Hikaru teased, knowing that his little brother wouldn't dare hurt him. "Anyway, Kaoru has a crush on…" He paused, building up the tension. Kaoru looked like he was ready to rip out his own hair. "Honey-sempai." Hikaru looked like he was enjoying teasing his brother. A lot.
Kaoru turned to face the window, feeling very humiliated, a blush spreading across his face. The others were all looking from him to Honey to Hikaru, barely suppressing smirks or grins. Honey had a delighted grin upon his features - Kaoru liked him back!
There was an awkward silence in the host club, all of them in their own thoughts. Then one of the school secretors appeared, looking at the twins.
"Masters Hitachiin, your limo is here," she stated, but Kaoru was out the door before she could finish. All of the others burst out laughing, and Hikaru dismissed the secretary.
"Thank you, I shall be down soon," Hikaru smiled at her, and she looked faint. She nodded and left.
"Kaoru seemed a little…embarrassed," stated Haruhi. Hikaru couldn't help but feel a little guilty, as he knew that he had betrayed his brother's trust.
"Do you like Kaoru back, Honey?" Tamaki asked the older boy, looking down at him.
Honey didn't answer, but a smile and a light blush appeared on his face. So Mori decided to answer for him.
"Mitsukuni told me a few weeks ago that he really liked Kaoru," Mori spoke one of the longest sentences that the others had ever heard him speak.
"Really?" Haruhi asked, looking at Honey. The older boy nodded shyly. "I think that it's really sweet."
Hikaru looked out of the window to where his brother stood. Kaoru was pacing, obviously looking frustrated. He leaned on the lamppost, and bonked his head on it. The others joined him.
"He looks upset," Tamaki was watching his 'son'. "I mean, I can't blame him…"
"Go tell him how you feel," Mori looked to his cousin. The others looked at Honey. Honey hesitated before nodding, and leaving the room.
"Kaoru," Honey spoke, looking at the youngest Hitachiin. Kaoru turned away, not wanting to look at Honey because of his embarrassment. "Kaoru, look at me. Please."
Kaoru turned unwillingly to face his sempai. "Hi, Honey-sempai."
Honey came closer to Kaoru, looking into his face. Honey believed Kaoru to be the cutest guy in the world, including his twin brother. And that was possibly impossible, as they were identical. "I love you, Kaoru. I was just worried that you may not feel the same way back, so I didn't tell you."
Kaoru's eyes widened, and he looked at Honey. He was absolutely shocked. Was the older boy really saying that he liked Kaoru back?
"Really?" Kaoru managed to stutter. Honey nodded. "I love you too, Honey-sempai."
The two of their hearts were beating so loudly that they were surprised that the other couldn't hear. The each moved closer, looking into the others eyes. All of the others, including Kyouya, were watching this little performance from the window in music room 3. Haruhi believed that it was one of the cutest little acts she had ever saw. The two of them were now so close that they could have been kissing. But, as Honey was so small that it was a little awkward. Kaoru leaned down so that his face was level with Honey's.
Honey lightly pressed his lips against Kaoru's, and Kaoru was surprised that Honey would be this bold. The kiss didn't deepen, and yet, neither boy pulled away. It was a perfect kind of first kiss. It was loving, and yet not needy. It was sweet and soft. Kaoru savoured the taste of cake on Honey's lips, while Honey loved Kaoru's maple syrup lips. After about a minute, Honey pulled away, and, noses still touching, looked into Kaoru's eyes.
"I love you, Kao-chan," he whispered, not moving. Each boy stayed still, inhaling the sweet fragrances that the other possessed.
"I love you too, Honey-sempai," Kaoru smiled happily, looking into his brown eyes.
In music room 3, the others all smiled at the two, knowing that this was the first relationship either had gotten themselves into. Hikaru averted his gaze from his brother. "The driver must be getting bored. I guess I gotta go and interrupt them." He smirked. His brother was going to get a lot of teasing.
Honey and Kaoru continued staring into each others eyes. Neither had ever been in love before and were both a little surprised at the feeling of it. They heard footsteps approaching, and knew that someone would come soon.
"Honey-sempai, will you come to my house tomorrow?" The red headed asked the blonde senior.
Honey nodded eagerly. "Of course, Kao-chan. Or should it be Kao-kun? Kao-kun sound best, I think."
"Alright, Honey-sama," Kaoru teased, inching his face closer to Honey's.
"If you two continue like this I'm going to barf," Hikaru drawled, leaning against the wall. "You can see each other over the weekend ; now come on, Kaoru, we have lots and lots of stuff to do. That, and the driver must be getting bored."
"See you tomorrow, Kao-kun!" Honey had all his little flowers surrounding him, looking so very cute.
"Night, Honey-sama," Kaoru smiled goodbye, and followed his brother into their car.
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