Disclaimer: I don't own anything, h'okay? -frowns- I'm just toying with Hatori's characters.

Summary: "Hikaru, I love you. And I'm always here for you." Fanfiction told in Kaoru's POV.

Hikaru and Kaoru have a strong bond, no doubt. But Haruhi starts to become more active in Hikaru's life. Kaoru doesn't know what to with these emotions he feels, but he supports their relationship as he is sit back at the sidelines.

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"I love you."

Hikaru, I've heard you say those three words so many times. You've said those words to me so many times, I've lost count. Not that I was keeping count. It's nice to hear. I know you love me as a brother and all.

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Hikaru had something to tell me today. I don't know what it was about, but he was anxious and had a sparkle in his eye that I never saw before. I wonder what could make him so happy. I had to find out and so I simply asked.

And he replied, although somewhat reluctant (or maybe that was just me), "I'm going out with Haruhi!"

I stood there before him, stunned, confused, shocked, sad . . . and angry? I don't know why was feeling these emotions but I swallowed hard, and put on a smile. That was an easy act for me, since that's all we do at the Host Club is act. "Ah, really, Hikaru? That's great."

I pushed those emotions I was feeling away. That was simple, since I didn't seem to be bothered by it that much.

"So, Kaoru, you're fine with it?"

He seems shocked that I said what I said. Ha, that's so like you, Hikaru. Why wouldn't he expecting me to support him? "Of course, I'm always here for you."

He only smiled at me.

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I've noticed that Haruhi has been taking most of Hikaru's attention. Well, it's only expected . . . they are going out now. I watched the two from afar. They seem happy. I wrinkled my nose, and turned away.

For the rest of that day, I had tried to avoid those two.

But that was very hard. Since we were all heading to the Host Club eventually.

I put on a small smile as I started off for my next class. At least then, I could spend some time with Hikaru.

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"Are you serious?"

I watched Hikaru nod at me, heading to his closet.

Today, my brother, Hikaru Hitachiin was going out on his first actual date. For some reason, that sounded really funny. And as I thought this, I sat back and watched Hikaru glance at an outfit after oufit only to throw it into the rejected pile that was starting to slowly grow.

"Yes! What makes you think I'm not?"

I shrugged, "You said you were going out. I thought you already had . . . you know, gone on date. Are you putting it off Hikaru?"

That small tease earned a large jacket to my head. I looked out of the eye that wasn't covered by the jacket's sleeve and chuckled to my self, reaching for the jacket and then throwing it in the new pile of rejected clothes.

"Oh! Hikaru, you're helpless, you! Here, let me help."

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Their date went well. Or so it seemed, because once Hikaru returned, that's all he talked about. I wonder if he would act like this every date. I could only hope not. I don't think I like talkative Hikaru very much.

"And then, she--"

I looked up at Hikaru, confused, "Why'd you stop?"

"Kaoru . . . you're aren't listening. Are you really okay with this?"

Am I? Am I really okay with this? I am fine with it. Wait! Does he doubt me? "I told you, I'm always here for you!"

I watched as a small frown formed on Hikaru's face. He had clenched his fists tightly, standing up so that our faces were only inches apart. "That doesn't answer my question, but then why do you sound so angry about it?"

"I'm not!"

"You are!"

I only scoffed, turning my head from him and then exited the room.

I don't know why he doesn't believe me, but I do support him.

Right?

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We made up eventually and we both let it go. And I made sure that when we made up, that I repeated the fact that I do support him.

Just to get it through his thick skull.

"I love you." he said with a small grin.

I only smiled.

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Those three words had such a strong affect on me. I didn't even notice that I had started to miss those three simple words.

"I love you."

The last time I heard Hikaru say it, I think it was the around the time Hikaru and Haruhi were going on a second date or something like that. And they've been going out for about a year now . . .

To tell the truth, I didn't think their relationship would last that long. No one did. But, I continued to support Hikaru. During his ups and downs.

I have to admit, it is lonely.

I missed doing things we use to do before Haruhi was going out with Hikaru.

Like on weekends, we'd just lie in bed, cuddling.

Or we'd play some kind of game.

Sometimes, just talking to each other was nice.

I always wondered why Hikaru would say "I love you" so much before he dated Haruhi.

One day, in the Host Club, Kyouya stood before me and asked have I ever considered becoming a couple with Hikaru.

I was shock, then, but now, I understand.

I was more than just his brother, more than just his twin.

I guess I had special place in his heart, but I never noticed so I guess Haruhi took my place.

Every time I look back and think about how many times Hikaru have said those words I wish I had replied,

"Hikaru, I love you. And I'm always here for you."

-- Those Three Words, Kaoru's POV

I really have no idea what I was trying to say in this fanfiction. I was only typing because I had writers' block and am kind of nervous about the chapter I'm working on for Changes. And it was a quick little something I did. Probably did it in about thirty minutes. But anyway, this was the result.

I really hope someone enjoys this.

Also, I want to know if I should do another one in Hikaru's POV as a second chapter. If not, I'll leave it as it is.

So drop a review (and check out my other Ouran Fanfic). Thanks!