Tamaki: (Opens the door) The Ouran Host club welcomes you to the chapter 3.

Hikaru: It's about time. Kaoru is going crazy sitting in that hospital.

Akkadia: (rolls her eyes). You guys... Hey Kyoya has my TNT arrived yet. (Looks up when she sees a helicopter flying over head.) Oh never mind here it is.

Hunny: Kadi-chan what's that for?

Akkadia: (points to a gigantic block behind her) I think this is self-explanatory. Hey can someone please do my disclaimer.

Haruhi: Obviously the authoress doesn't own us. In fact I'm richer than her right now. But she does own Nayumi.

The twins: Ooh that was harsh. Well here is the chapter!

Chapter 3: Suggestions and Explanations

Three days. It had only been three days. But to Hikaru it felt like three centuries. Yes exaggeration was definitely in the older Hitachiin twin's vocabulary. Ever since he was nearly forced to leave his twin's side Hikaru felt so awkward. It didn't help during the host club. Over half of his and Kaoru's customers kept asking about his mirror image. The twins and decided to tell the ladies that Kaoru had fallen down the stairs hurting his arm and getting a slight concussion. None of them needed to know the real reason.

"Hikaru how is Kaoru been doing?"

Hikaru looked at his young guest in the traditional yellow dress and smiled. She was one of their regular customers, "Well he wishes he didn't have to lie around in bed all day. Just this morning when I picked up his homework He begged me not to leave him alone."

"Well perhaps Kaoru just gets lonely without you."

Hikaru's smile reformed itself into a smirk. Even without Kaoru he had figured out a way to make the girls squeal, "No I have a feeling Karou is passing time by coming up with new games he and I can play on our own." Sure enough the girls let out the expect squeal of delight. One would think a headache would be knocking on Hikaru's mind. But after hearing the same sound almost every day he had grown immunity to it.

"Do you know when Karou will be back?"

Hikaru thought for a moment, "As a matter of fact Kaoru will be back tomorrow. He'll be glad to be back for the host club, but I can't say the same for classes." The older Hitachiin was about to say something more when he felt a tug on his blazer.

"Hika-chan, I have an idea." Hunny was at his side clutching Usa-chan tightly to his chest. It was easy to see how hard it was for the guests to keep themselves from squealing.

"What's that Hunny-senpai?"

The squeals could not be held back when Hunny decided to climb onto Hikaru's lap. Following the squeals were a few thuds, "I think we should have a welcome back party for Kao-chan." Hunny said, "It might make him feel better."

Haruhi walked past them with a try of empty tea cups, "Yeah it will no doubt give Tamaki-senpai a reason to go all out and make Kyoya-senpai want to tear his hair out."

"A party? Is there anything we can do to help?" One of the girls asked once she recovered.

Tamaki stepped forward, "Your presence at the party will be the finishing touches to the glorious decorations we will use."

"Let's just be careful not to give Kaoru a heart attack." Kyoya put in already busy calculating for the food, decorations and other necessities he had a feeling Tamaki would want to use, "The purpose of the party will be to welcome Kaoru back from the hospital. Not put him back in the hospital."

Hikaru took a sip of his tea before giving Hunny a one-armed hug, "Sounds like a good idea. Should I tell Kaoru or is it going to be a surprise?"

"We might as well make it a surprise." Haruhi sat down at her usual table, "But Hikaru, are you sure you'll be able to keep it from Kaoru?"

"Don't worry Kaoru and I may be twins but I have quite a few secrets he doesn't know about and I'm sure he does too." Hikaru finished his tea and placed Hunny back on the floor just as the clock tower chimed the hour

"Ladies I'm sorry to say if we are to put together a party for Kaoru you will have to please excuse us for the remainder of the afternoon and evening, "Kyoya said pausing for a moment from his constant typing, "And please try to keep the new of the party hush, hush if you will."

Once all the girls had left the host club members all gathered around Kyoya, "Well let's get to work." Hikaru said.

"Say Hikaru you don't really need to stay to help us with the planning." Tamaki said as he took a seat next to Haruhi, "Kaoru will probably be wondering where you are."

Hikaru took the hint and went to the dressing rooms to change out of their cosplay outfit of the day. Once he was back in his school uniform he bade the rest of the club members good evening before making his way out of the music room and down the hall. That day no homework was assigned so he left his satchel in his locker considering it would be a hassle to retrieve it. That day he had forgotten it on his way to the music room and it didn't help his locker (or whatever they use) was on the other side of the courtyard.

As Hikaru made his to pull out his cell to call his driver he just happened to stumble upon a familiar face. It was Nayumi, "Oh sorry about that Nayumi."

"Hello Hikaru." The short-brown haired girl approached the older Hitachiin with a smile, "I heard about Kaoru, is he ok?"

Hikaru nodded, "Yes, he's doing fine. He'll be back tomorrow." A moments silence pushed itself between them before Hikaru spoke again, "Nayumi may I ask you something? Well actually a few something's I guess?"

"Sure but would it be ok if we walked, then talked? I'm supposed to meet my brother in about 15 minutes." Nayumi held her school satchel close to her chest, "What do you want to ask me?

Hikaru began walking, "Well you actually answered one of my questions. I was going to ask if you had any siblings; namely a brother. My other question is if you were just pretending not to be upset when I rejected you a few days ago."

Nayumi stopped walking causing Hikaru to very nearly run into her, "Why are you asking me that?"

"I need you to answer me first, please." Hikaru responded.

Nayumi turned around and looked into Hikaru's amber eyes, "Hikaru, I admit I was hurt when you rejected me but what girl wouldn't be."

"Did I make you cry?"

"What?"

"Did I make you cry that day?" Hikaru asked again.

"No, you- Hikaru why are you asking me this?" Nayumi was evidently confused.

"So you didn't cry that day then?"

"Well, I did but that was only because I was watching a sad movie. I'm a sap for movies like that." Nayumi admitted, "My brother walked in and saw my tears. He didn't say anything but I could have sworn I saw anger in his eyes."

"You did." Hikaru's voice went dark.

"What?"

"You did see anger." Hikaru turned to Nayumi, "I'm going to tell you something but you must keep it a secret understand?"

"Of course. In fact I can give you a ride home and we can talk in my limo." Nayumi suggested.

"But I thought you had to go meet your brother."

"I can call him and tell him I'm running a little late. He'll understand." Nayumi pulled out her cell phone, made a quick call and took Hikaru's hand into her own, "Come, my driver should be at the front gates by now."

Sure enough a white limo was parked in front of the school gates, "Ah, young mistress I assume you had a good day at school?"

Nayumi only nodded her head in response, "Keito, a friend of mine is in need of a ride home. Are you aware of the location of the Hitachiin estate?"

"Yes, the trip will be no inconvenience."

"Well actually could you take me to the hospital? I want to be with my twin." Hikaru requested.

"But of course."

The two climbed into the limo, "Now Hikaru, what is going on?"

Hikaru took a deep breath, "Well, I think your brother attacked Kaoru."

Nayumi looked up, "What? What makes you say that?"

Hikaru launched into the whole story, telling her everything. When he finished he took a deep breath.

Nayumi was speechless, "But wait I thought Kaoru fell down the stairs."

"That was a lie. We couldn't let the other students know what really happened." Hikaru informed, "Believe me I wish this wasn't the case but you can't ignore the facts. Your brother almost killed mine."

Nayumi looked up again, "What do you want me to do?"

Hikaru sighed deeply, "The only thing I can think of is to set your brother straight. He was actually going to come after me but his friends couldn't tell who they had captured so…" Hikaru stopped and tightened his hands into fists. A gesture he had become accustomed to in the past few days.

Nayumi scooted over and placed her arm around the red-head's shoulder, "I'm sorry Hikaru. I know I'm not Kaoru but if you ever do need someone to talk to it can be me I promise. I'll try to set my brother straight and make him apologize."

"Mistress Nayumi, we have arrived at the hospital

Hikaru looked out the window, "Just please be careful Nayumi and please don't tell anyone at school." As Hikaru climbed out of the limo and made his way to the hospital entrance he couldn't help but wonder if Nayumi would be safe or not.

Brushing the thought out of his mind for the moment, Hikaru entered the hospital and immediately headed up his twin's room. As he entered the room he was greeted by a nurse who did a double take. She looked back and forth several times, "I'm his twin."

Hikaru explained.

"Shh, he's asleep. You may go in if you like but stay quiet." The nurse ordered.

Hikaru only nodded as he walked up to his twin's bed. He sat that for a few moments nearly dozing off himself when he felt a slight tap on his shoulder. Hikaru turned around to see one of Kyoya's older brothers' standing behind him, "Yes?"

"Once your brother wakes up and we do one last check up he will be free to go."

Hikaru only nodded his head in thanks, "Thank you. I know he will be happy to be home again."

The older Otori returned the nod, "Yes well, please keep any eye on him. And we will be scheduling a check up later in the week." With that he turned heel and headed back out of the room.

Ten minutes past and Hikaru was jolted from the doze he had fallen into by a shake of his shoulder. He opened his eyes to see Kaoru smiling at him, "Hey Kaoru, are you ready to go home?"

Kaoru only nodded as he took his twin's hand into his own. The two of them stayed silent for several moments before they were interrupted by the door opening. The twins were surprised to see Kyoya standing there in place of his brothers, "Kyoya-senpai what?"

"I see you are finally awake. My brothers just need to do one last check up and you and Hikaru may return home." Kyoya said as he stepped to the side allowing his brothers to enter the room.

Once all things were said and done, Hikaru and Kaoru found themselves sitting Kyoya's limo."

"Thanks for giving us a ride home senpai." Kaoru smiled, "And if you could give my thanks to your brothers. I never really did get a chance to thank them properly."

Kyoya glanced up from his laptop with a brief nod, "I'll be sure to pass on the message."

Minutes later the limo pulled up in front of the Hitachiin mansion and the twins climbed out, "I guess we will see you at school senpai, thanks again."

Hikaru led Kaoru into the mansion and straight up to their room ignoring the greeting from all the staff. Once there the two of them changed out of their clothes and into their orange sleep shorts. The twins climbed under the covers and held each other close, "Welcome home Kaoru."

Akkadia: (rereads the chapter) I think that TNT worked.

Tamaki: (brushing the debris from the explosion off his blazer) Well the chapter was interesting to say the least.

Hunny: (stuffing is face with cake) Yep Hika-chan and Kao-chan are finally together

The twins: (Hugging each other) TOOK YOU LONG ENOUGH!

Akkadia: Don't make me bring out Renge.

Everyone: Ok ok we'll be good!

Kyoya: (typing away) If you wish for our crazy authoress to continue please stop by the host club and deposit your reviews. 3 reviews = chapter 4!