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Warning: Shounen-ai, KyoKao
Previous chapter: Tamaki nodded. "Well, I didn't know it would lead to such absurd actions on Hikaru's and Kyouya's behalf...but it was fun while it lasted though." Hikaru sighed from behind his hiding place. Tono was such an idiot.
Kaoru started to laugh, and Kyouya smiled down at him while Tamaki blinked. "Heh? Is it something I said? What's so funny?"
Hikaru mused, watching Kaoru wistfully. I have never seen Kaoru laugh so happily like that without me there to laugh along with him.
Damn that Kyouya.
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Kaoru loved reading. He liked the soft rustling sound of the pages when he turned them, loved the comforting way the pages smelled, of many stories hidden beneath the depths of the covers of the book, the wonderful stories and poems that held him spellbound, transporting him into other countries, other worlds, and letting his imagination flow with the fantasy and adventures that spilled from every page.
Kyouya watched Kaoru devouring a book hungrily, eagerly with his keen amber eyes, lips slightly parted as he read page after page. Finally, Kaoru flipped to the last sheet and sighed wistfully, wishing that there was more of the story for him to read.
"Engrossed? I wonder what contents that book holds to keep you spellbound for more than an hour." Kyouya walked over to the sofa Kaoru was resting on in the third music room, picking up the book Kaoru held out to him.
"Well, I didn't know the time went by so fast..." the redhead stretched, yawning. "It was a really good story...but I want more." Kyouya responded with a smirk, and tapped the book gently on Kaoru's forehead.
"The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. I didn't know you liked fantasy." Kyouya snapped his notebook shut, the sunlight from the windows catching on his glasses.
Kaoru rubbed his eyes wearily, then smiled up at his senpai. It was after school, and the club duties were over. Tamaki was arguing with Haruhi and Hikaru at a table, cards spread out on the surface of the table. Apparently the King had lost a dozen card games to Hikaru and Haruhi; the disappointed look on his face was readable enough.
Mori and Hunny were eating cake near a window, enjoying the scenery outside. Well, only Hunny was eating, that is. Mori wasn't too fond of sweet things. Hunny's usa-chan was seated on a chair, smiling out at the happy blond haired eighteen year old indulging himself on cake, cake, cake and more cake.
Kaoru watched as Kyouya seated himself at a table, typing away at his laptop, then took off his glasses to wipe them with a cloth. Amber eyes followed every move of the Shadow King, as if in a trance. Kaoru sort of liked Kyouya, in a way. It wasn't that he didn't trust him; he was just so mysterious and dark, closed up to the world and only smiling when there was profit to be made.
It sort of made Kaoru wonder. Why do I like him? Is it because he's so mysterious and cool? It's not like he hates everyone...he just keeps to himself I guess. The younger Hitachiin turned to look at Mori, whom he guessed, was similar to Kyouya, although not so calculative and cold.
Haruhi stood up, smiling. "Well, I guess I have to go home now. If there's nothing else for me to do, I'd like to go visit my mother's grave. It's her birthday today and I want to bring flowers to her." Kyouya just raised an eyebrow while Tamaki grabbed her hand and burst into another one of his rapid speeches.
"Haruhi! My daughter is so kind and good! I simply cannot believe how lucky I am to be bestowed such a wonderful daughter, who is so pure at heart!" he began.
Hikaru stood up too, and stretched. It was hot and sunny outside, and the heat made him drowsy. He glanced over at Kyouya, then locked his gaze at Kaoru. His brother seemed to be spacing out, staring at Kyouya with a look of puzzlement on his face.
"Ne, Kaoru. I'm bored." The older twin plopped himself down on the sofa beside the younger one and waved his hand in front of his face. "Are you alive? Hello? Earth to Kaoru!"
Kyouya watched the twins slyly, smirking at Kaoru's sheepish face when he finally realized his brother was talking to him. The black haired megane didn't want to admit it though, but Kaoru was kind of cute. Very cute, actually. The way he smiled, the way he blushed, even the way he looked like when he was engrossed in a book.
"Kaoru, let's head home, shall we?" Hikaru smiled, slinging his backpack over his shoulder. "Or do you want to spend more time staring at Kyouya-senpai?" At this, Kyouya looked up and watched them.
Kaoru's ochre eyes widened and a blush spread across his pale cheeks. He looked at the floor, then grabbed his backpack too.
"What are you talking about? I wasn't staring at him! Let's go, Hikaru." The twins left, walking Haruhi to the school gate.
Mori scooped Hunny up, and the little fair-haired boy squealed a goodbye to Tamaki and Kyouya before disappearing out of the door, leaving the two boys alone. Tamaki sighed, then flopped down on the floor next to the table where Kyouya was sitting.
"Hey, Kyouya." He said softly, violet eyes gazing at the empty chairs and tables before him. "Hmm?" Kyouya answered equally vaguely. "What is it?"
"Do you like Kaoru?"
The question struck Kyouya as odd. Do I? he asked himself. I don't even know whether I have feelings for him or not.
Tamaki turned around to smile at his best friend. "Kyouya...it's okay if you don't want to tell me about it. But you know..." he sighed. "Hikaru is a very protective older brother." Kyouya shut his laptop with a soft click and stood up silently.
"Whether I like Kaoru or not..." Kyouya reached for the door, then looked back at Tamaki. "Is for me to know and you to find out."
Tamaki blinked, then smiled. Kyouya smirked, enjoying the half-baffled look on Tamaki's face. He opened the door and was about to step out when Tamaki spoke.
"Whatever it is, I think you'll be able to get what you want. Hikaru can't hold on too long now can he? Besides, he already likes Haruhi." Tamaki tilted his head, watching his best friend. Kyouya wondered how long it took Tamaki to find out Hikaru's obvious crush on the brown haired girl.
"It's the same isn't it? Daddy and Hikaru fighting over Haruhi, and Mommy fighting with Hikaru for Kaoru?" Kyouya smiled once more before leaving Tamaki to his astonishment.
"I can't believe Kyouya knew I like Haruhi!" Tamaki gasped. "Even I didn't know that! Omigod...Kyouya does like Kaoru!"
Did you just realize that, Tono? Tamaki was an idiot. But he was a pretty nice idiot, for starters.
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