Chapter 6

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Okay maybe this wasn't the best idea Tamaki came up with. He should have listened to Kyouya this morning and stayed home. The doctor said to eat often to help with the morning sickness but it seemed stupid to eat when he couldn't keep it down. If he didn't want to talk to his father before tonight he might have gone home. Though, so far that didn't seem possible as he ran into the bathroom for the fifth time since he got here. He threw up twice in the garbage can in his office before his father even arrived and three times now as he tried to walk down the hall where his father's office was. As he left the stall for what he could only hope was for the last time he saw his father near the sinks.
"You should have told me this morning that you weren't feeling up to coming in."
"I know but I wanted to talk to you."
"It couldn't wait until this evening?"
"No because I wanted to talk to you in private." Tamaki pulled another one time use toothbrush from his pants pocket after he rinsed his mouth out. He kept so many of these little things on him and they seemed to work.
"Well I am free if you want to talk."
Making sure he was presentable Tamaki followed his father out of the bathroom and into his office. Sitting in one of the chairs he forgot to laugh as Yuzuru placed garbage can next to him. He would have thought he was being nice, of he hadn't seen the funny, joking smile on his father's face.
"So what did you want to talk to me about Tamaki?"
"Kyouya saw a doctor two days ago and, well, I am really scared for him father."
"What did they find?"
"He has two large tumors in both of his kidneys' which means he needs a transplant. He keeps telling me not to worry but I can't help it. I may listen to him better if I wasn't pregnant. I mean I keep thinking about what happens if things get worse. I don't want our child to grow up without their father. I don't want to lose him at all but knowing our child will get involved up in this only makes it worse."
Yuzuru could see why Tamaki was worried. Right now was a scary time for him, for both of them.
"And I want to be happy about finally getting pregnant but it's so hard. Every time I get excited I see Kyouya and start to cry."
"You have told Kyouya right?"
"I have, I told him Tuesday."
"And? I take it he wasn't upset?"
"No he wasn't. He was happy to find out and felt guilty for being the reason I never told him sooner. He is excited I can tell he is but I can't figure out if he is doing that just for my sake. And on top of this I feel like he is hiding something from me."
"Do you know what he could be hiding?" He saw Tamaki start to cry again, he was really worried about all of this. Even more so then he was letting on right now.
"The only thing that comes to mind is that it's a lot worse than Akito and Kyouya are making it sound. And that truly scares me."

Kyouya stepped into his brothers office as he did every morning once he did his rounds.
"So the rumors are true you did show up today."
"I was wondering if you found anything out. Bringing it up tonight probably wouldn't be the best idea." He was going to ignore Akito's comment.
"If you have some time than sit and I'll go over it with you."
Kyouya closed the door to Akito's office and sat down. His body felt strange as Akito went through his briefcase looking for his folder. Almost as if he didn't know what he felt exactly.
"Okay Kyouya it turns out you have two choices, Fuyumi or Jiro."
"I would ask Jiro. I know Fuyumi would agree no questions or second thoughts but I couldn't ask her to do this for me."
"I figured and so I asked Jiro already. If you're free we can do this Saturday." That was in two days, things were really happening fast.
"Put me in but I really need to talk to Tamaki about this."
"Of course, let me know if you can't. How is Tamaki? I can only imagine this has been extremely hard on him as well. I could read how concerned he was over this, it was written all over his face on Tuesday."
"He is trying to not show how much he is affected. He waited a full week to tell me he was pregnant. I don't think he would have told me then if I hadn't demanded answers as to why he had been acting weird. He needs to realize that I'll get over this for him and for our child."
"Who are you trying to tell, me or you? I noticed on Tuesday you said that quite often but who were telling it to, you or him?"
"Are you telling me I need reassurance?"
Akito stood up to get ready for the surgery he had coming up.
"I'm just curious to know how much longer your defense will last before you realize the situation you're in. I know you came here today to prove to Tamaki that you feel fine but I also believe you came to prove to yourself as well. I'm not making you go home but I want you to stay here until you're sure you want to be a work." With that he left Kyouya alone in his office.
What was Akito talking about? There was no way he was trying to fool himself. That was just who he was, stronger when it came to tough situations. He had to be stronger to work in this field and to be married to Tamaki because while he loved him he was so emotional he could swear he would cry over killing a fly. Since he had time to himself though he should call Tamaki and let him know about Saturday.

Tamaki was back in his office going over the paperwork he could have finished earlier if he hadn't gotten sick over and over again. At least he felt a little better though, both in talking with his father and not throwing up every few minutes. Hearing his office phone ring he reached over for it to go on speakerphone.
"Hello this is Tamaki Suoh."
"Tamaki, do you have a few minutes I need to talk to you about something?"
"Kyouya?" Picking up to turn off speakerphone he spun between the area under his desk with his legs out of nerves. Kyouya rarely ever called when he was at work. "Hey is everything alright. Are you at work?"
"Yes I am, listen I talked to Akito before and he can put me in for surgery this Saturday."
"I take it he found someone for you then?"
"My brother Jiro will do it for me. Are you okay with this?" Tamaki ran his free hand through his hair. This was a lot sooner than he thought.
"You really don't have any other options of course I'm okay with it." How could he say no, Kyouya needed this transplant and the sooner the better right?
"If you want to talk about this later we can. I know I just threw this at you."
"No it's fine, really. Tell Akito to book you for Saturday."
"Alright, I will then."
"Anything else?"
"No that was it. I'll see you later tonight then."
"Okay, see you at home."
"I love you Tamaki."
"…I love you too Kyouya."
Hanging up the phone he leaned back in his chair and let his hands fall on his lap. His mind kept telling him that this was a good thing. The longer they waited to do this the riskier things could become but still two days, that was sooner than he thought. This wasn't helping the thought that things were worse than he was being told. Sitting up he rested his cheek on his left hand to allow his mind a chance to think before he got back to work. If this went well than maybe Kyouya could be done with treatment before the baby was born. That would be great. Smiling he looked down to see his right hand still on his lap on his stomach.
"Wouldn't that be great, if your dad was all better by the time you were born? I know we would both be happy, your father and I."

Kyouya sat in the chair he was in after he hung up the phone. He knew he should tell Akito that everything could be finalized but he couldn't move. He couldn't get his body to stand up. His mind was processing the fact that he was really going to have a kidney transplant. He was going to have a kidney transplant because he had cancer. Cancer at twenty-seven, even so young he had cancer. He was going to be a father in nine months and he was fighting cancer. He never thought it could happen to him. It wasn't something he worried about because he still so young and rarely got sick in general. Was this some sort of punishment for something he did? Had a patient of his died from cancer or other serious illness? Had he thought better them than me? Bringing his hand to his eyes he slid it under his glasses to rub his eyes. He moved his hands when it felt wet. He was crying? Soon he slouched over as the tears fell faster down his face. He, Kyouya Ootori, age twenty seven, soon to be a father had kidney cancer and he was scared about Saturday. He had never imagined it could happen to him while he was still young, he refused to say it could never happen to him but not when he still had a life to live.

Tamaki got home at five thirty quite surprised to see that Kyouya's car was not here. He never thought Yoshio or Akito would allow him to stay at work. Heading upstairs he jumped in the shower to change before their friends and family showed up. They were going to call it a Christmas party but it seemed weird to say Merry Christmas, by the way Tamaki is pregnant and Kyouya has cancer to them. With that they chose to just invite them as friendly gathering. Usually they met at one of their families' house for dinner once a month but with so much suddenly going on they decided to do it at their house. Getting out of the shower and going into their shared bedroom Tamaki saw Kyouya on their bed unbuttoning his shirt.
"Welcome home I am surprised you didn't come home early."
"I could say the same for you Tamaki."
Tamaki could see something was up with Kyouya he seemed in his head which was very rare. While he was always thinking he rarely made it known.
"Everything okay Kyouya? Something happen at work?"
Kyouya looked up from his last button on his shirt too see Tamaki a few feet from him. God he looked so hot right now. Why did his brother have to tell him no sex? This was so unfair right now. Trying not show that he was uncomfortable he stood up to go into the bathroom to shower next.
"Just the usual, long."
"Are you going in tomorrow?"
"No, I'm not allowed apparently." Unable to stand Tamaki so close, practically naked, he walked in the bathroom ending the conversation.

As he showered he couldn't wash away the feeling of guilt he felt for lying. He should have told Tamaki that he stayed in Akito's office for a good part of the day. But the more he thought about it the more he was glad he didn't tell him the truth. Maybe Akito had a point about him trying to convince himself that everything would be alright but he had to do it for Tamaki too. He needed Tamaki to stay strong so he could; the more Tamaki cried over what was going on the more he wanted to. That was something he realized before. Crying wasn't a luxury for him for if he did then it would be the same as giving in and believing that this would be the end for him. Tamaki was his pillar of strength just as he was Tamaki's. Tamaki had been right; he wasn't as cold-hearted as some thought. It was just from being raised that way. Haruhi learned this years ago while they still attended Ouran together. And while he knew the truth it was nice for someone to see that as well. Tamaki had hinted that he knew when they first met but he probably had been too stupid back then to really see it.

Tamaki knew Kyouya was lying about work being the same as always, that something had gone on today but he wasn't up for a fight. If something was really going on then he would say something. Kyouya found the whole, keeping secrets thing, a stupid idea. He found no reason for it. Not in the mood to stay in the bedroom he decided to go down into the living room. When Kyouya was dressed again he joined Tamaki on the bench of the piano. Usually he sat on the couch to listen but today he felt like watching the sweet music be created. When the housekeeper told them the twins car was at the gate they were sad to stop.
"Ready Tamaki?" Kyouya knew he beat Tamaki as he saw his mouth open.
"Let's do this."
Getting up together they walked to the door to greet the twins, and Haruhi. Both secretly wondered who she was dating, if she finally gave in.

"Hello Kyouya, Tamaki how are you both doing?" She handed the housekeeper her coat as she asked. It had been so long since she saw them last when she had been invited she quickly replied.
"Good as always." Kyouya answered for both of them as Tamaki was already being harassed by the twins. "What about yourself? Last I heard you were still in law school."
"I'm well and school is going well. I am also interning in the same place my mother worked in so it's a great experience."
"That's good to hear." Kyouya knew Tamaki hoped she would do well in school so he could make her his family's personal lawyer. He thought that if she did he would get to see her more. The idea was logical enough to happen. Haruhi had agreed to that though.

They moved into the living room before Yuzuru showed up followed by Yoshio and Kyouya's siblings. Mori and Hunny were not too far behind either. The group of them all talked before dinner was ready. Everyone was talking to someone about whatever they chose too. Kyouya couldn't breathe from laughing so hard at the twins. Tamaki was leaning against him with tears in his eyes from laughing. It seemed they hadn't changed much. Well they grew funnier but were still pranksters it looked like. At dinner the conversation cooled down a little so they could eat. Though since Tamaki hated silence he made sure it continued.

Both knew after dinner they should tell everyone what was going on since that was why they called them all together. While they could get away with saying nothing they didn't want their friends to find out by a third party since there was no need for that. Looking over at Tamaki Kyouya looked to see if Tamaki was ready to do this. Nodding 'yes', Kyouya got everyone's attention. Now if he was correct, to his family Tamaki's news would be a surprise and to Tamaki's father his news would have been a surprise. Their friends were about to learn both for the first time. Taking a deep breath he started.
"There is actually a reason Tamaki and I invited you all here tonight. To put it off seems a waste of time. We both have news to share. Last week I learned that I have stage two kidney cancer. I have already been scheduled for surgery this Saturday at noon." As expected the room fell silent. He saw the look of shock on his friends face, especially Haruhi and the twins. She was now holding each other's hands while their other hands sat on Haruhi's lap clasped together. Kyouya nudged Tamaki's shoulder when he stayed silent. He seemed to be thinking about things again. Using his eyes he asked what Tamaki was waiting for.
"Everyone, please don't look so sad because Kyouya will beat this. Also we all know that when something bad happens something good happens as well. This is true because last week we also learned that I am pregnant." It was obvious to the two of them that to those who were finding out about both events didn't know how to react now. They expected this to happen though so they let each person process it on their own. Kyouya had planned to tell them first in hopes that Tamaki's news would brighten their mood but they seemed scared to be happy.
"Hikaru, Kaoru, I was wondering something. Does your mother know room designers? Tamaki and I want our child's nursery to be perfect in every way."
Both looked at Kyouya, they were completely surprised by what he said. Kaoru was the first to get himself back.
"Most likely. We probably do too but I'm not sure who the best is. But I warn you both now, if my mother finds out that you're going to have a baby she will send you thousands of outfits. She has been dying to find someone to try her new collection of clothes, since she finally launched her newborn collection." Hikaru leaned across Kaoru to elbow him for his choice of words. But looking at Kyouya he didn't seem offended or anything.
"That's fine with us, right Kyouya?"
Kyouya wouldn't say he liked the idea of their child modeling, but he did know that Yuzuha would just be thrilled to have a friend of hers dressing their child in her clothes. To her that was even better than modeling.

After that people started to join in the conversation. It seems Kyouya's plan worked perfectly just as he expected it too. As the night grew later everyone decided it was getting time to leave since most had work in the morning. As they left people told them congratulations and the standard 'if you need anything let me know.' This really didn't surprise them but they had to realize neither would call on them for their help for no other reason than they didn't want to bother them. To Kyouya it seemed like a stupid thing to say since ninety percent of people never actually went to others for whatever reason though it had been offered. Once they left they went upstairs Tamaki wanted to lie down on the bed. It seemed that acting like dinner didn't make him completely nauseous had really gotten to him. Once Kyouya changed so he could go to bed as well he moved close to Tamaki, something told him to have him near. There was just this feeling in him that said he wanted to feel Tamaki in his arms. Maybe because he was tired from today or the effect Tamaki had him when he got home was still going on it seemed but Tamaki smelt really good. That smell made his eyes close much sooner than he expected for the night.

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We are getting there, to the reason I chose this couple. Because yea I could have made this a Kyouya/ Haruhi pairing (would have made more sense) but I don't see them working as well for this based off their personalities. Please review, don't flame me for the material but criticism is always welcomed. Thank you.
~Femalefighter~