The inspiration for this story goes along with the whole plot: I'm actually sick. The "Common Cold" obviously, but it's being a bitch to me.

I've spent since Friday all day sneezing, coughing, blowing my nose, and whining about this stupid cold, and finally I had to spend all day trapped in my room with my silly vaporizer on – which makes this weird watery noise that makes it hard for me to just fall asleep. So many long hours have passed today and after three movies I was ready to just write some fanfiction.

Well now here it is, after my long rambling. I apologize for that I'm just very VERY bored. One in the morning and I can't sleep so I decided to just post all chapters here together since I wrote this all today. Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes, I'm sick... Yeah.

Warning: Ah just slight yaoi, but these two are definitely a couple in this story xD and some mild language, nothing too bad – I don't know why I even rated it T.
Disclaimer: Nooope, don't own Ouran..but daamn I wish I did.

Chapter One

Just A Cold Is All

The average person gets sick about two to three colds a year, with usually one being a real kicker for people. It's usually hard to figure out when a cold is actually coming on or where it really hit, but suddenly you find yourself coughing, feeling gross and unable to breathe through your nose. Your throat hurts, your body is hot but cold, and it's a real miserable time. A time where the only things that matter are what's on TV, the stock of tissues kept beside the bed, and the medicine that keeps you hazy through it all. Thankfully the common cold doesn't last too long, and soon you forget the way you never wanted to leave bed and your body is finally ready to work again. You go back to school, you catch up on work, you become normal again. And forget all about the days of misery with that damn cold. Time passes, usually months, and your slowly get careless. Running through the rain puddles, not wearing a sweater when it's cold out, you do silly things that put you at risk for that horrible feeling again, and then BAM it hits you. The common cold.

This was true for everyone, no matter how rich or poor. So when Kaoru Hitachiin woke up one morning with a bit of a tickle in his throat, he grimaced and peeled himself from the bed. His head spun and he groaned as he stretched, his muscles sore. Hikaru was nowhere to be seen, and he was slow as he got ready. He was yawning as he came down the stairs, his tie in his hand as he sat down at the long table. Hikaru eyed his twin, raising an eyebrow as Kaoru grabbed a mug of coffee off the table and lifted it to his lips to take a long drink.

"Tired Kaoru?" Hikaru asked as he lifted his fork to bring some scrambled eggs to his mouth. Kaoru shrugged, lowering the mug as he held it in his hands, tie on the table. "Aren't you going to eat?" He asked and the younger twin shook his head.

"Not hungry." He mumbled, taking another sip of coffee under his twin's sceptical eye.

"You'll be starving by lunch." Hikaru argued and Kaoru shook his head in disagreement. He could barely stand the smell of food, and he barely could look at it sitting on the table never mind actually eat it. Hikaru sighed and shrugged, standing up and grabbing his school bag.

Kaoru took another gulp of coffee before standing up too, grabbing his bag off the floor and following his brother out of the house. Their driver opened the door and the twins got in, sitting side by side. Hikaru glanced at him then grinned, chuckling quietly.

"Um, Kaoru? You forgot something." He teased and Kaoru blinked, looking around before his brother tugged at the neck of his white shirt.

Kaoru blushed and quickly dashed out of the limo, where a maid was holding his tie to come out and give to him. He thanked her quickly before going out to limo again and climbing in next to his twin. Hikaru chuckled as they began to drive away, watching his identical fumbling with his tie around his neck. Kaoru grumbled in frustration as he tried and failed to properly fix the tie around his neck. The older redhead raised his eyebrows, amused yet puzzled by his brother who was usually much more put together than he was. He leaned over the younger, making Kaoru blush as Hikaru's long fingers took the silky tie from his hands. He slowly tied it before looking into his brother's amber eyes.

"Now what's up with you?" He murmured and Kaoru shrugged, his wide innocent eyes meeting his brother's.

"Just tired I guess." He admitted softly, and Hikaru smiled.

"Maybe you need your big brother to help you today..." He said quietly and winked before kissing his brother.

Kaoru moaned into his mouth, cheeks flushed as his brother pressed closer. Hikaru grinned against their sweet kissing, tasting coffee on his brother's lips before nipping his lower lip and tugging on it playfully, before nuzzling his neck and pulling back when they parked in front of the school. He grabbed his hand and pulled Kaoru out of the limo, pulling him towards the school before walking decently beside him, holding his hand still.

For Kaoru, the day passed as slowly as it possibly could. Classes felt too hot and by lunch he felt stuffy and bloated. He sniffled every once in awhile, but Hikaru didn't seem to notice thankfully. He hated when his brother worried too much about him. The redhead yawned a few times during lunch hour, which amused his twin to no end as he poked at him and teased. Kaoru would put on a sweet fake smile, but the teen was nearly ready to pass out by the time they had to go to the host club.

Together, the twins sat on their usual couch, their tea cups sitting on the table that was between them and their squealing customers. Kaoru glanced at the clock for the fifth time since host club started, and he suddenly sneezed. Hikaru raised his eyebrows, chuckling softly.

"Bless you." He purred and Kaoru nodded, before sneezing again softly. Hikaru blinked, pulling Kaoru close and ruffling his hair affectionately. "I hope you're not catching a cold baby brother." He cooed to his brother, brushing their noses.

"Hikaru you're such a caring older brother!" The girls squealed and Hikaru chuckled, leaning in closer.

"Well, if my little Kaoru gets sick then we certainly can't have any real fun together can we Kaoru?" He purred, making Kaoru blush as he should. "I guess we could play doctor and patient..."

"Hikaru!" Kaoru whined in fake embarrassment and Hikaru chuckled softly.

"I'm sorry Kaoru, I just love seeing you blush. Forgive me?" He murmured, leaning his forehead against Kaoru's. Kaoru closed his eyes and sighed, because Hikaru's cool forehead felt good against his warm forehead. "Kaoru!" Hikaru exclaimed as he pulled back quickly in alarm, eyes wide. "You have a fever, are you alright?" He asked and Kaoru sniffled, looking down.

"Just a cold is all Hikaru." The twin mumbled, not wanting to attract too much attention.

"Oh no Kaoru!" The girls cried out in worry, but Hikaru didn't care about them as he lifted his weak brother into his arms, despite his protests that he was fine.

"Tamaki we're going home, Kaoru's not well." Hikaru said, carrying his brother as he would a child, having forced his brother's legs around his waist. Kaoru gave in, resting his head on Hikaru's shoulder and sighing against his neck.

He closed his eyes, listening to his brother's footsteps. Hikaru could hear his brother's quiet, warm breathing against his neck and sighed, mentally disciplining himself for not being able to see the signs of his little brother being sick this morning. Kaoru closed his eyes as they stepped outside, slightly from being so tired and partially from being embarrassed from being carried by his brother, though he really didn't mind that much. He had been so sluggish all day, and the break was nice. He knew when they were in the limo, and Hikaru pulled him into his lap, rubbing his back softly and kissing his head.

"Why didn't you tell me you weren't feeling good Kaoru?" Hikaru murmured and Kaoru blinked open his eyes slowly, looking up at his face.

"Sorry." He mumbled and Hikaru kissed the tip of his nose softly.

"Let's just get you better." He murmured and rubbed his back still, watching him as they drove home.

Sooo there's the first chapter, these chapters probably won't be much longer than this. I'm just splitting up the story now, and they'll all be posted tonight. :3 thank you for reading and if you liked it go on to the next chapter. Aaand because I'm sick in bed, reviews would make me SOO happy – I think they're the best medicine ;)