"You're sure you don't want to go Kaoru?" Hikaru asked as he and Haruhi stood next to the car.

"Yeah, you two should go, don't worry I'll be fine, I'm not sick anymore." Kaoru reminded his brother.

"I know, it's not that. I just don't want you to be alone Kaoru, you're my little brother and I really want you to be happy."

"I will be, go on." The younger twin encouraged. Hikaru remained still, for a long moment he seemed to be thinking it over.

"Kaoru-"

"I'm fine Hika,really." This was a half truth, Kaoru's heart was breaking, he had resolved early in the day to attempt to call Akina.

"If you need anything -"

"I'll call you,I promise." Kaoru vowed.

"Alright little brother, but remember you promised me."

"I know, go have fun, I think Haruhi's getting tired of waiting."

"Really Kaoru, we don't mind." She said.

"It's fine, I don't feel like going out tonight, that doesn't mean you guys have to stay in." Haruhi nodded and hugged him.

"It'll be okay Kaoru. We won't be gone long." She promised quietly.

"take your time and enjoy it. I'm fine, really." By the time Hikaru and Haruhi left, Kaoru was tried of repeating himself and returned to his computer, as he turned it back on, he smiled.

The image of him holding Akina close as they faced each other in a rose garden, under an arch way decorated the vines intertwined around it with more flowers around it. They had been so happy that day. He recalled sitting on the white bench , the sounds of the birds singing around them. All that mattered to him in that moment was her. He loved the way the sun seemed to get caught in her raven hair and he could get lost in her light blue eyes.

"I love you Kaoru." She had whispered before kissing him lovingly. Kaoru kissed back, softly.

"I love you too Kina, so much." He whispered as they leaned in to each other,resting their foreheads against the other.

"Let's stay like this forever Kaoru." He kissed her once more.

"I would like that very much. You're amazing and there's nowhere else I'd rather be than with you."

"Kaoru, I don't know what the future holds for me,but I hope I get to love you as long as I live."

"I hope I love you much longer than that." His ringtone pulled him from his thoughts, he reached over and examined the device allowing himself to smile as he answered.

"Hello Kina, I've missed you." He said.

"Kaoru, I miss you too, nothing's the same without just isn't home. I wish you were here." She said sadly.

"I do too. It feels like you're a world away from me."

"Maybe we can change that." She said suddenly more cheerful.

"It's almost the end of the school year , Kina, what are you doing for summer?" Kaoru smirked, he was already forming his plan.