The Next Morning

Hikaru was awakened by someone shaking him. He slowly opened his eyes to see Kaoru.

"Come on, wake uhp or we'll be late !" Kaoru demanded. Hikaru groaned and sat uhp. Kaoru was digging through a pile of uniforms to find something clean. Hikaru stretched and stepped out of bed, the wood floor cold beneath his feet. He walked to the bathroom and got in the shower. When Hikaru left the room, Kaoru sighed. His mind was still weighed down by yesterday's worries. He thought it would go away overnight, but he realized this was a bit too serious for him just to forget. I'm going to have to bring it uhp, or I won't be ablt to even think straight. He thought to himself. He got dressed and plopped down on the bed. His twin exited the bathroom and walked to the heap of clothes. He chose a uniform on top, got dressed, and sat next to Kaoru.

"Is something on your mind, Kaoru?" He asked his brother. Kaoru jumped uhp, a little suprised that his brother noticed he seemed a little dazed.

"Oh no, it's nothing. Just didn't get much sleep last night is all." He said, forcing a small smile. "Now let's go to school." He got off the bed and walked downstairs.

"Okay, whatever you say." Hikaru got uhp and followed his brother.

At school

School was even worse for Kaoru. He didn't eat at lunch, he hardly spoke to Hikaru or Haruhi, and he fell asleep in 3 of his classes. The Host Club's going to be hell. He thought as he walked to Music Room 3, alone. Hikaru left class with Haruhi and Kaoru told them to go on without him. He knew Hikaru would only question him about this unusual change of attitude. He took a deep breath and opened the doors. Everything seemed normal; Hunny was eating sweets with a few ladies while Takashi wiped off his mouth; Kyoya was typing away at his laptop; Tamaki was seducing a group of girls; and Hikaru and Haruhi were sitting on the sofa with some girls. Kaoru couldn't help but smile when he saw Hikaru laughing at a joke Haruhi told. His smile was beautiful to Kaoru. Kaoru walked over to the group and took a seat next to his twin.

"Sorry I'm late. I went to go get some fresh air and lost track of time." He apoligized.

"It's okay Kaoru-kun." said one of the girls.

"Are you feeling okay, Kaoru-kun?" another asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just didn't get much sleep last night." he answered. Hikaru grabbed his brother's hands and held them close to his face.

"I'm sorry. Was I too rough last night?" he asked him. Oh god, not the "brotherly love" act again. Kaoru thought to himself. Guess I'll just play along.

"Just a little." He replied, forcing a blush. "You know I only like it gentle..."

"No fear, tonight shall be different." Hikaru held his brother close. The girls let out squeels of excitement. Haruhi got uhp and walked away. A little while later, the room was finally empty except for the twins and Haruhi. They were gathering their books, about to leave.

"Well, we're off Haruhi." Hikaru told her as he and his twin headed for the door.

"Wait, Kaoru. Can I talk to you for a second; alone?" She asked.

"Sure. You go on ahead Hikaru. I'll be out in a minute." Kaoru answered. Hikaru left the two alone. It was silent for a moment, but Haruhi finally spoke.

"Look.. I know you have feelings for Hikaru."


[Dendenden] Daammnn soonn. 0: she straight told him wats uhp . _