Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club, or any of its characters.

This story is my property, so no stealing, thanks.

A/N: So recently, I finished the OHSHC series, and I loved it! It was so funny, and the twins are AWESOME! I especially liked Kaoru, and how he kind of gave up his chance with Haruhi for his brother's sake. Plus Haruhi and Tamaki together seemed kind of weird to me. And therefore, this fanfic was born! Enjoy!

Life had seemed pretty good to Kaoru Hiitachin. It was a cloudless day, he was feeling pretty good, and he had nowhere to go and nothing to do. The day was his to enjoy. Until Hikaru messed it all up. Now, as Kaoru sat on the windowsill in his room, he wished this day would be over.

The morning had started off pleasantly enough. Anything could have been better than the nightmares he had. But the remnants of fear were nonexistent in the sunlight streaming through Kaoru's window when he woke up. He took his time, enjoying the moment of peace before he got up to start his day. He met his sleepy-eyed brother in the hallway, and they headed downstairs together. After breakfast, Kaoru helped Hikaru prepare for his day. Hikaru was heading out with Haruhi that afternoon. As Kaoru sat on his bed watching Hikaru run around getting ready, a pang of jealousy reached his mind. He thought he had buried those feelings away, deep in his heart.

From the day he found out Haruhi was a girl, he knew he didn't stand a chance. Even though they were identical brothers, Hikaru always made the first move. So now, it was Hikaru who was going on a date, not himself. Kaoru couldn't help but wish he was in his brother's shoes right now.

Kaoru looked at Hikaru. His twin was staring at himself in the mirror, nervously trying on different clothes. Really, Kaoru couldn't understand why he was so worried. Haruhi wouldn't care what he wore. Besides, that shirt he was holding looked better on him anyway.

Hikaru turned to his brother, holding the shirt.

"What do you think about this one?" He held it up to his chest.

Kaoru smiled a little, and replied quietly.

"I don't think it will matter to Haruhi what you're wearing. She looks on the inside, you know that."

Hikaru nodded, examined the shirt a second, then put it on, and walked out the bedroom door feverishly. Kaoru chuckled and followed him. Catching up to Hikaru in the hallway, he put his arm around his twin, and tried the pep talk approach to calm him down.

"Don't worry, Hikaru. Just stay calm. You've been on a date with her before, and you know her like she's your sister. The rest will come naturally."

Hikaru muttered back at him. "How are you so calm about it? You're not the one going on a date."

Kaoru frowned, and held his twin by the shoulder, stopping him in his tracks.

"No, I'm not. You may be nervous, but at least you're going on one with her."

Kaoru said it jokingly, nudging his brother in the side. Instead, Hikaru turned to face him with a look of confusion that Kaoru wasn't expecting. Hikaru's voice was unusually quiet.

"What are you talking about, Kaoru?"

Kaoru looked at Hikaru, taken aback. It was a joke, just lightening the mood. He hadn't been making fun of him at all. He'd never do that to Hikaru. Kaoru replied with a level tone.

"Nothing, it was just a joke. Is something wrong?"

"Are you jealous or something?" Hikaru's tone was accusing, and the force of the statement startled Kaoru. He backed up a little, returning the hard glare he was receiving.

"To be honest, a little. But it's-"

"So you're jealous of me and Haruhi? That's why?" Hikaru cut him off sharply. "Don't take it out on me, alright? You've been like this all morning."

Kaoru frowned. "Look, I'm sorry if I've seemed a little distant with you. I can't help it if I'm jealous of you a bit. Don't make such a big deal out of it." He hadn't been that moody… had he? Hikaru continued to smolder with anger, while Kaoru grew annoyed at his brother's lack of understanding. Suddenly, Hikaru snapped.

"Look, if you wanted to date her, maybe you shouldn't have let me have her!"

For a moment, time slowed down a little. The full force of his words hit Kaoru like a dead weight, and he put out a hand to steady himself, to keep the room from spinning around him. Even Hikaru looked slightly shocked at his own words.

Kaoru could feel his face begin to grow warm as he took a breath. How could Hikaru say that? He didn't give in because he wanted to. He loved Haruhi more that his brother would ever know. This was too far across the line to walk away from. Now he was ticked off. Kaoru clenched his hand, and whipped around to face his twin.

"You'll never understand why I let her go! You'll never get it, Hikaru!" Kaoru screamed. Anger surged through him, and overtook his mind. It was an unknown feeling for him to be this angry; he felt powerful.

Hikaru's mouth dropped for a moment, and he watched Kaoru with wide eyes. Then, he stood taller, and set his jaw in a firm line. Kaoru shut his eyes tightly, waiting for his brother's move. But before his twin could say anything, a door creaked open down the hall. Both brothers jumped at the sound, and turned to see who it was. From around the doorframe, Haruhi peeked her head into the hallway. She wore a light blue dress and was holding her purse.

"Hikaru? Kaoru?" she called. "Is everything ok? I heard someone shouting." She raised an eyebrow in concern.

Hikaru blushed a little when he saw what she was wearing, but quickly regained his composure. He turned to Kaoru, who was staring at Haruhi. Kaoru turned to his brother, expressionless. Hikaru began to walk past him towards Haruhi. As he passed his brother's form, though, he muttered something to him, not loud enough for Haruhi to hear.

"At least Haruhi is better company than you are."

Kaoru dropped his head down at his brother's words. He couldn't hold in his tears this time; silently, they slid down his face and dripped on the floor. Hikaru took no notice of this. He kept walking until he reached Haruhi. Quietly, he took her arm and led her out of the room. She took one look at Kaoru's bent figure before Hikaru closed the door behind her, leaving Kaoru alone in the hall.

Kaoru didn't move. He could hear Haruhi asking questions as they drifted farther away through the house. Slowly, he managed to lift his feet and walk back to his room. Once there, he closed the door, sat on the windowsill, and cried.

Ever since they were very young, the twins had stuck together. They had no one else but themselves. Growing up, they were two bodies with one mind. Where one twin was, the other was sure to be nearby. They never fought with each other. The only family they had was one another, and they loved each other to much to fight. But now, there was someone else in their lives. So Hikaru didn't need him anymore. He had Haruhi.

Kaoru had always been more independent than his brother. He didn't need anyone per say. And he knew that when the time came, he would give her up for his brother. But he never realized the consequences of his decision. When they were gone, he was alone.

A/N: Hope you liked the chapter, I'm going to lighten it up in the next bit, (I'm only making this max.4 chapters,) so stay tuned! Please review! Thanks for reading!