"You know, I'd have expected you two to be happier around this time..." Haruhi said, walking up to the twins. They were all in the clubroom, having a break and talking about different ideas. Well, all except the twins, who had more or less remained silent. It was now only two days until their birthday, and it was getting harder and harder to keep the happy outer shell up. Especially for Kaoru.

"What do you mean?" Hikaru asked Haruhi. She had a look of worry in her eyes, clearly wondering why their birthday wasn't more joyful.

"I've been watching you two over the past few days. You aren't happy... You're both acting tremendously sad! I mean, most people aren't noticing it, because you pull that cheeky grin whenever you're approached by someone, but you can't hide from me" Haruhi explained. "Now come on. Out with it!"

"I'm afraid you are mistaken, Haruhi... Kaoru and I are fine, really! There's nothing wrong at all!" Hikaru spoke in defence.

"So why was Kaoru crying in the bathroom yesterday?"

Both the twins froze. How on earth had she heard that? They thought they were alone at that point! They were sure of it! Kaoru had run out of class in the middle of a maths lesson because he started crying and didn't want anyone else to see. Hikaru obviously followed him, and found him in the bathroom, tears streaming out of his eyes. It hurt Hikaru to see his brother like that, so he stayed to comfort him. What on earth was Haruhi doing in there anyway? During lesson time...

"Are you going to answer me or am we just going to sit here all day in silence?" Haruhi asked, not sounding annoyed but concerned. Hikaru looked at her and sighed.

"Sorry Haruhi, some secrets were made to be kept..." he said, awkwardly. "It's just better if nobody knows..."

"Well that's not how it looks; Kaoru just running off to cry like that. Also Hikaru, I saw you sitting by a tree earlier on today, looking through bits of paper and looking like you were going to cry. There's something wrong..."

Hikaru remembered what he was doing. It was before lessons; he was just looking through pictures and memories. They were too painful, but he managed to control his tears, unlike his brother.

"Look Haruhi, we appreciate your concern but... There's really not much we can say..." Kaoru sighed, pulling a sad smile at Haruhi. "It's better if no one knows"

"Hm. I'm not sure if I agree, but of you guys are sure..." Haruhi said, admitting defeat. "Suit yourselves" she shrugged before walking off, back to talk to Tamaki who was having a dramatic moment about another amazing idea he'd had. The twins looked at each other with worry. Was it really that obvious?

***Flash Back***

The night was going so well. The twins were happy, driving along in with their parents and laughing and having fun. They couldn't have been more excited; this was a great time.

"I like birthdays, we should have them more often!" Kaoru giggled, smiling away.

"Yeah! Oh can we, mother? Father?" Hikaru agreed, equally as happy.

"Sorry boys, one per year!" Mr Hitachiin said, patting them both on the head.

"Aww" the boys said in unison.

"Oh, boys, we're here!" Mrs Hitachiin smiled. The car pulled up outside a very fancy looking building, and the door was opened for them. They stepped out, all buzzing with excitement, before walking into the restaurant. They were greeted by a butler who sat them down at their table, smiling at them as they did so. The twins shared an excited glance before looking around to take in the full surroundings.

"Now, boys, we haven't finished giving you presents just yet..." Mr Hitachiin said, smirking at his wife. She smirked back, laughing.

"No, not yet! There are a few more to come this evening, so look out for those!" Mrs Hitachiin smiled. The two boys gasped and grinned at each other. Since they had already both been given 3 horses each, lots of new clothes, and several awesome toys, they were surprised that they were going to get anymore!

The first course came, a course of garlic bread and cheese and a Mezze board and olives and caviar (yuck) and many other exotic foods, which made them all hungry. But as the waiter put it down, Kaoru noticed something. A small toy train was sitting on the tray the waiter was carrying, making Kaoru study it closely.

"Mummy? What's this?" he asked, picking up the train. Mrs Hitachiin giggled and ruffled his hair.

"That is just one of the electric trains that go on the huge track we got you that the maids should be setting up at home right now!" Mrs Hitachiin laughed. The twins gawped at her.

"It should travel all around our home... And you can put things on them!" Mr Hitachiin added, making the twins gawp more.

"Wow... Really?!" Hikaru gasped, looking wide eyed at his parents. Mr and Mrs Hitachiin nodded at him.

"You're the greatest parents ever!" the twins said in unison, treasuring the small train.

***Real Time***

"I don't understand it, why are they not being jumpy and happy? Especially since it's one day before their birthday!" Tamaki moaned, looking over at the twins who were again sitting in the corner of the club room.

"Do you think they're planning something, Tama-Chan?" Honey suggested, trying to work out the possibilities.

"That's always possible..." Tamaki agreed, looking at the twins with sharp eyes.

"Oh come on, guys. It's obvious that they're genuinely sad about something..." Haruhi sighed, rolling her eyes at the stupidity of some of her club mates.

"I don't know, Haruhi... They could be planning something. Remember when they acted like they hated each other?" Kyoya spoke, writing in his book. "Besides, from information I have acquired, I can't find anything for them to be sad about. I think it really is just a joke..."

"But Kyoya... What if you're missing something? What if they really are sad about something?" Haruhi sighed. She knew the twins were capable of pulling such a prank, but why would they continue it when no one was looking? Like in the bathroom, they didn't know she was there...

"If they were genuinely sad, then there wouldn't be much we could do unless they told us why they were sad. But I'm betting that isn't the case, and we'll see the prank later on..." Kyoya shrugged. Haruhi nodded, hoping that was the case. She didn't like seeing them sad, and if they were genuinely sad, then she had to help them.

"Kyoya, let's just say they ARE sad..." Tamaki cut in, making the rest of them, except the twins, look quizzically at him. "How about we throw them a big party to make them happy for their birthday? That's the one day a year that you should be happy!" He suggested. The rest of the hesitated and thought for a moment.

"You know, that's not such a bad idea..." Haruhi said, planning it in her mind.

"Yeah because parties mean cake!" Honey giggled.

"Hmm" Mori agreed, nodding.

"Well, we'll have to be quick since their birthday is tomorrow..." Kyoya said, pushing his glasses up his nose. Tamaki smiled the biggest smile he could.

"You really mean it? Yay! We can make them happy for their most important day of the year!" Tamaki cheered. The rest of them smiled, before all considering what to do to make it all work.