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LOVELY BATTLE
Host club was over for the day and the club's famous seven members were gathered in the Third Music Room. Hunny happily plowed through cake slices with Mori watching over his shoulder. Hikaru and Tamaki both talked with Haruhi, and occasionally there was the shout of 'You devious twin!" followed by Hikaru's laughter. Haruhi just looked bored and uncomfortable. Kaoru's eyes observed all of this, lingering for a while on his brother.
Kaoru was happy for his brother, and hoped he could be happy with Haruhi, despite his own uncertain feelings.
Kaoru continued his observation of the club members, taking a moment to look at Kyoya. The boy with glasses was staring at Tamaki, Hikaru, and Haruhi. This took Kaoru by surprise, he had expected to find the second year typing away at a computer.
Kyoya turned and met Kaoru's gaze with his powerful eyes. Kaoru quickly averted his gaze to the floor. Why was Kyoya staring at them? Does he like Haruhi? The questions filled Kaoru's mind. Why was he so curious anyway? He blamed it on his brother's absence, without his brother Kaoru was a very different person, shy and observant.
"Hikaru, lets go home," the younger red head shouted to his brother. He had noticed Haruhi was beginning to get angry with the boys, and that wouldn't be good if she got mad at Hikaru.
"Alright!" Hikaru answered and left the group to join his brother by the door. They put their arms over the other's shoulder and called goodbye before walking out.
In the limo Kaoru asked what Hikaru was talking about with Haruhi and Tamaki.
"Well I was just talking to Haruhi about maybe taking some of our clothes, but she kept saying no so I told her how good she would look in them. Then Tamaki came over saying I was trying to talk her into wearing, like, hooker clothes or something," Hikaru relayed, clearly thinking over the moment himself. Kaoru thought about it as well. He was happy his brother had given Haruhi some compliments, even if they kind of just slipped out. And Tamaki's comments probably didn't fare well with Haruhi.
People may think Kaoru and Hikaru had some sort of relationship, exceeding that which was normal for brothers, but it was truly just an act. Hikaru was chasing after Haruhi, even if he didn't completely realize it. Kaoru on the other hand was just supporting his brother, not really focused on his own love life.
"Haha, stupid Tono, I bet he was all 'How dare you try to dirty my daughter in such a way!' huh?" Kaoru laughed.
"Ya, I don't know why he thinks Haruhi is his daughter, it just pisses her off."
Kaoru just nodded in response to his brother's comment. Tamaki did it because he was just as oblivious as Hikaru. However saying that would probably only anger Hikaru so Kaoru kept quiet.
That night Hikaru left up to his own room and locked himself in there (no they didn't really sleep together). He had been doing that for a while, he would spend hours just thinking about Haruhi. Kaoru went up and lounged in his own room thinking about the day. What stood out was the moment when he caught Kyoya staring at the love triangle as Kaoru called them. Unfortunately, Kaoru wasn't sure if Kyoya was staring at a certain person in particular.
Did he have a crush on Haruhi? It would be just like the shadow king to harbor secret feelings. However, wouldn't he have some underhand ways to get her?
Was Kyoya a homosexual? For some reason Kaoru just couldn't believe that Kyoya would have feelings for Tamaki, let alone be gay. Kyoya would fear his father's judgement.
Kaoru didn't even stop to think that Kyoya would be staring at Hikaru, he was probably Kyoya's least favorite person in the host club.
Those were the thoughts that occupied Kaoru's mind for the rest of the night. After homework and a shower Kaoru climbed into his bed, and fell into a dreamless sleep.
*****
The following day the twins and Haruhi sat together in their first class. It was math so Kaoru wasn't really paying attention. He didn't like math. Instead Kaoru focused his attention on Haruhi.
Truthfully, he didn't see what Hikaru loved about Haruhi. Sure, she was pretty and smart, but she could never be anything more than a friend to him. For some reason everyone was infatuated with her, but Kaoru didn't have any real feelings for her. In fact, Kaoru was almost sure he was gay, not that anyone knew of course. Not even Hikaru.
Kaoru returned his attention to the teacher when he was asked a question that thankfully Hikaru answered for him, aware that his brother didn't know the answer.
"What were you all spaced out about?" Hikaru questioned his brother once the bell rang. Kaoru told Haruhi to go ahead before answering.
"I was just thinking about Haruhi," the younger red head said. Once he saw the jealous glint in his brother's eye, Kaoru smirked and continued, "I think you two should go on a date."
"Oh," Hikaru muttered. Embarrassed he asked, "Do you think she would say yes?"
"Probably."
"Alright, I'll go ask her before class," Hikaru said and then he raced of to catch up with the cross dressing 1st year just a bit ahead.
Kaoru just wanted his brother to be happy, and Haruhi would do that. Small feelings of loneliness panged in Kaoru but he pushed them away, more focused on his brother and Haruhi.
Hikaru turned back to face Kaoru, and gave a thumbs up with a goofy smile. Kaoru smiled as well before they all went into their next class.
"WHAT!!!" Tamaki's scream could be heard through all of Ouran. Kaoru didn't even bother to hold in a laugh at Tamaki's outrage.
"How dare you try and steal my daughter away! She would never agree to anything to do with you!" Tamaki continued.
"He just asked if we could study together," Haruhi said in her usual turn. She just figured she would help Hikaru study, nothing special about it. Tamaki pouted and retreated to his corner.
"Tamaki's grades could do better as well," Kyouya put in. Haruhi just sweat dropped when she looked at her sempai growing mushrooms.
"If Tamaki's grades drop too much he will be prohibited from the club and the decrease in profits would be added to your debt," Kyouya threatened Haruhi. His glasses gleamed and she reluctantly agreed. This of course, made Tamaki jump with joy, and Hikaru look away, pissed.
Kaoru narrowed his eyes, displeased. There goes Hikaru and Haruhi's date. It would likely now be a night of 'fight over Haruhi'.
Anyway, Kyoya's words were more than an exaggeration. Kaoru didn't know the details, but he was sure that Tamaki's grades were far from dropping as low as suggested.
Kaoru looked over to the raven haired boy and saw a satisfied smirk gracing his lips. He looked to Kaoru with a challenge in his eyes.
Then it clicked. Kyoya was doing the same as Kaoru. He was plotting to get Haruhi and Tamaki together. Kaoru's eyes widened at the realization then returned Kyoya's look with one that plainly said,
Your on.
AN: So what do peoples think? I like this chapter! And it took me forever to write. The idea goes to amaya no shiori, I'm just writing it out! Haha, I'm looking forward to writing the next chapter, and I hope everyone is looking forward to reading it! :D
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