Author's Note: Oh snap. I haven't written a fanfiction in awhile. I just finished watch OHS Host Club today and was inspired to write this story, and to cosplay Haruhi at A-kon!
Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran High School Host Club. If I did, I would make sure Haruhi and Hikaru were together.
It had felt like almost an eternity since he had last seen Haruhi. He was often reminded it had only been one month, mainly by his brother, Kaoru. Hikaru put his hand onto the icy cold window and watched as the rain poured, hitting the window in a rhythmic pattern. He used his index finger to draw down to the windowsill. As he hit the bottom of the window, a burst of light, followed by the loud roar of thunder rang out through the almost vacant study. Hikaru looked up at a flickering light bulb on the ceiling and said rather somberly, "I wonder…if she's safe right now."
"You know, the weather in France is probably clear," Kaoru pointed out, closing the doors behind him. He straightened out a piece of paper and handed it to Hikaru. Hikaru snatched it from his twin and started reading it as Kaoru explained, "Haruhi sent this letter to Honey-senpai, and was told to give it to every host club member," Kaoru scooted Hikaru over and joined him on the windowsill as Hikaru's eyes darted over the paper.
"She actually mentioned me," Hikaru said slightly shocked. Kaoru rolled his eyes and said, "She mentioned us all, idiot." Hikaru grinned playfully and pointed at the paragraph dedicated to him. He poked the paper repeatedly and said in a bragging tone, "Yes, but see? My paragraph is the biggest!" Kaoru grabbed the paper back and laughed, "You idiot! By about one sentence!" Hikaru hit Kaoru on the head, stole the paper back and sulked out of the room, slamming the oak doors behind him as another crash of lightning lit up the room. Kaoru looked out the window and clenched his fist.
"Stupid Haruhi. You're taking Hikaru from me, and you aren't even on this continent!" He beat his fist against the wall and yelled out, "I hope you never come back from that stupid exchange program! Hikaru is too good for a girl like you!"
Later that night, Hikaru called Haruhi's cell phone for the first time since she left. He tapped his foot nervously on the ground as he waited for her to pick up.
"Hello?" Haruhi said breathlessly as she answered her cell phone. Hikaru stopped tapping his foot and said, "H...hi Haruhi, it's Hikaru," He bit his lip as Haruhi said happily, "Oh hi Hikaru! How are you? How's Kaoru and the Host Club?" Hikaru replied, "Oh, I'm the same. Kaoru is good, same with the Host Club. Honey-senpai ate almost three pounds of cake today," He heard Haruhi sigh and say, "Honey-senpai will get another cavity." Hikaru laughed and asked, "How's France? Any boys sweep you off your feet yet?" Hikaru was silently praying for a no and Haruhi answered, "No, and I hope not." Hikaru sighed in relief and said, "Good. I wouldn't want that. Neither would the lord or your father." Haruhi laughed and stopping talking to Hikaru for a moment to talk to someone else. She quickly replied to Hikaru, "I have to go! The train is coming!" Hikaru sat in silence and quietly replied, "Ok," and hung up the phone.
Hikaru lay in bed that night, listening to the rain increase its pounding on the roof. He heard Kaoru come into the room after his shower and ask, "Hikaru? Why are you still awake?" Hikaru turned his back to his brother and closed his eyes. Kaoru crawled into bed next to Hikaru and tapped his shoulder. Hikaru grunted slightly as Kaoru whispered, "Do you really love her that much, Hikaru?" Hikaru turned to face his twin and took his hand. He whispered back, "I have never felt this way over any girl before," Kaoru looked down as Hikaru smirked in his devil-like way and sat up.
"Why don't we play a nice prank tomorrow in homeroom? I heard our cook has kept a rotten squid in the back of the kitchen just for us, in that hidden safe," Kaoru looked up at Hikaru and asked, "And then we would…" He joined his twin sitting up as well as they said at the same time in a rushed tone, "We can put it in the French girl's desk who took Haruhi's place!" They laughed for a while thinking of how the new girl would react. Hikaru laid back down after they finished laughing and sighed.
"Good night, Kaoru. This whole prank has me feeling much better. I am a genius for making myself feel better," Hikaru said dreamily as he drifted off to sleep. Kaoru stayed in his sitting up position for a little while longer, listening to Hikaru's calm, even breathing before lying down as well, whispering into Hikaru's ear, "I love you." Hikaru responded by grunting a little, not hearing the comment at all.