Title: Consequences

Summary: When the Hitachiin twins' relationship is found out by their parents, they realise their actions have consequences. But how far are they willing to go to stay together? Spin-off of Hitting the Bottom.

Pairings: HikaKao

Rating: T maybe M later on

~So upon request I have decided to do this little spin-off sequel thing. It is set not long after Hitting The Bottom.

Please enjoy :]

Tora xxx

Chapter 1

Kaoru lay in his brothers arms, head pressed against his warm chest, feeling the steady heartbeat of the sleeping boy.

It hadn't been long ago that the thought of sleeping like this in Hikaru's embrace would have seemed unachievable to Kaoru. But since the day Hikaru had admitted he had indeed gained feelings for his younger brother, every night had been spent in each other's arms.

It made Kaoru feel warm inside knowing every 'I won't let anyone touch you' and 'I love you' said at the host club, was genuine. That every smile held so much passion and love. That every breath he took, Hikaru also shared. They weren't two people. Just one, with the good fortune of being split into two.

Looking over his own shoulder at the clock on his bedside table, Kaoru tried to push himself out of his twin's embrace. Hikaru however had other ideas and pulled him back with much force, nuzzling his face into his brother's hair.

'Come on Hika…We have to get up…' Kaoru spoke in a whisper trying to be as gentle as he could. But when Hikaru shook his head, indicating that he was refusing to move, Kaoru quickly lost his temper.

'Hika! Let me go now!' Struggling against the tight arms of the older twin, Kaoru had managed to push himself upwards so that Hikaru's arm now rest around his waist rather than his chest.

'Ow! Kao!' Hikaru sat up, releasing his twin and holding his nose as blood began to drip down onto his top lip. Well, desperate times called for desperate measures. 'What was that for?'

'I told you. We have to get up.' Kaoru stood up off the bed and shrugged, as if head butting his brother hard enough to give him a nosebleed was no big deal.

'Why may I ask? It's Saturday.' Hikaru was visibly unamused at his brother waking him on a Saturday, especially after seeing the clock only said it was 8am.

'Because mum and dad come back from Amsterdam today!' Kaoru replied. He did often act like he couldn't give a damn about his parents presence, honestly, why should he? They weren't there most of his life. But in truth Kaoru really did get excited at having his parents home.

'Apparently there's a new commoners mall opened nearby. Haruhi said they have some cool stuff there.'

'Haruhi said? Well then the stuff obviously can't be that cool. Just look at what she wears at weekends.'

'She also said the stuff there was too expensive, which means it must be pretty cool.'

Hikaru sighed and Kaoru could tell he'd just won the argument.

'Alright fine. Anyway what does that have to do with mum and dad?' Hikaru was genuinely confused by his brothers subject change.

'Well I was hoping we could all go together! Maybe go uptown for lunch in that Italian style restaurant we like?' Kaoru's eyes had filled with excitement. It was that sort of thing that made Hikaru just want to attack his little brother with millions of kisses.

'That sounds fun Kao.' He smiled and stood up to find something to wear before heading into the bathroom leaving his happy twin to wait for him.

When Hikaru got out the shower he changed quickly into light jeans and a blue polo shirt. As Kaoru was about to go into the bathroom, Hikaru blocked his way with his arm.

'You don't need a shower, Kao. You smell perfect.' The wink he gave his younger twin made the latter blush before dressing himself in grey jeans and a white polo shirt.

It wasn't long before the sound of a car on gravel was heard from outside and the twins darted down the staircase to greet their parents at the door. It felt like they were 5 years old again, getting so excited over such a common occurrence – well what would seem like a common occurrence to kids that would only have to wait for their parents to finish work, not return from Europe.

'Hello boys! We're back!' Their mother removed her sunglasses and put them into her expensive handbag before making her way over to her sons who kissed her check – Hikaru more reluctant.

'Welcome back! Go change were going out! We have to go now before it gets too busy and-' Hikaru clamped his hand over Kaoru's mouth stopping him from rambling any further.

'Kao let them get in!' He laughed and moved his hand down and round Kaoru's shoulder, pulling him close.

Their parents noticed the strange behaviour but said nothing about it.

'Well sweetie it's all good and well you have plans but me and your father and very tired from our trip. We were just going to relax for the rest of the day. Maybe tomorrow though.'

Kaoru's face fell and pulled out from Hikaru's arms.

'Oh. Okay. I was just hoping, why you're at home for once we could maybe all do something. But never mind. You're too tired. And we can't go tomorrow. It's closed on Sundays. And Monday Hika and I are at school. Come Wednesday you'll both just be in some part of Europe again. Switzerland wasn't it? I'll just go away. Let you both rest.' And with that he walked up the stairs, his parents' and his brother's eyes following him.

Their parents were speechless. The solemn tone in their youngest son's voice made them feel like they'd done something wrong. They had had no idea how their absence made him feel until now. They turned their attention away from the stairs and to the fuming elder son that stood before them.

Hikaru had his head hung, and was clenching and unclenching his fists by his sides.

'Hikaru, dear?' His mother seemed concerned but the concern quickly turned to some form of fear when Hikaru looked up.

Pure hatred filled his amber eyes. His breathing had become heavy and his face had become red with anger.

'You disappear for most of our life then whenever you are here you hardly interact with us at all! Can you blame him for being upset?'

Clearing his throat, his father stepped forward and took a deep breath.

'Sorry son. We just didn't think that kids of your age would want to go out as a family. We thought you would rather be with your friends.'

'Kids of our age? How old are we dad? Tell me that.' Hikaru folded his arms and stared his father right in the eyes, directing all his hate and anger through them.

'Um…well you're...about 17 now? Right? Your birthday was in April.' [*]

Hikaru shook his head and let out a bitter laugh.

'No. You're wrong. We're 16. Our birthdays in June. See you don't even know that yet you have the nerve to refer to you both as our family? It makes me sick. Now if you would excuse I'm gonna go talk to my little brother, fill the hole you just made in his heart.'

Hikaru turned and stormed up the stairs, refusing to glance back at his parents who stood awestruck by their son's rant.

Exchanging a glance they realised many things.

The first, Hikaru was right. They had been abandoning their son's most of their lives and knowing this made them fill with shame.

The second, Hikaru was so defensive of his brother right then. Had he forgotten that just weeks before, Kaoru's hands had been clasped round his neck in an attempt to end his twin's life?

The third, they needed to show their sons that were good parents. Do something to make them happy. And maybe, along the way, find out what it was that had these twins just as close as they were before Kaoru turned insane.

There was the first chapter of Consequences for ya then ;D

[*] – Their dad probably does know their bday and age. But for the purpose of this story, let's pretend he doesn't XD Oh and it's set around early May.

Hope you liked it. It may have seemed rather weird at first but I'm hoping that next chappy with be better ^-^

R&R!

Tora xxx

Next chapter: Hikaru and Kaoru go into town. Should include some fluffy moments ^3^