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Stupid exams. Hikaru thought that morning as he flipped through his text book insanely bored. It was early morning and their limo was going to be driving up any minute to pick them up for school. But that was the last place Hikaru wanted to go at the moment. He finally gave up and shut the book, just scanning pages was an absurd way of studying, but at the time being it seemed the only way. He looked across the room at his twin and gave a soft growl. How could anyone possibly think we were so identical? He asked himself.
Hikaru could never pull off such a soft and serene look, even with such a simple task as eating cold cereal. Kaoru was leaning against the counter, staring straight ahead at a wall, every now and then he would take a bite of his breakfast and fiddle with his spoon. But eventually, he would just go back to that deep in thought expression. Hikaru had admitted to himself a long time ago that it agitated him just a bit to see his twin brother look so sweet and inviting with no visible effort.
Kaoru looked at him then, "What?" he asked catching his brother staring.
"People are blind." He sighed, as he picked up his school case and headed for the front door.
After school the host club was open for business as always but a lot of commotion was coming from Haruhi's station. Only Tamaki was not expecting this from her, she needed to be the first in her class, so of course she would be half studying, half entertaining her guests. And her visitors absolutely loved it, they even started helping her by reading off flash cards.
Tamaki ordered all the members not to talk to Haruhi the entire time, giving her as much peace and quiet that was possible while also being with her "princesses". But the twins never having listened to him before hung around Haruhi all day with their company making sure she stayed at it. Which brought about the king ranting about how they were making his precious daughter lose her focus. But the little devil types ignored him as always. The only thing that the twins listened to was Kyouya who gave them his permission to do so on the condition that they entertained the girls as well.
"Do you need us to get anything?" They in unison to Haruhi, who was now skimming over various quotes from famous playwrights.
"Yeah, Kaoru could you go get me this book from William Shakespeare from the library?" She scribbled down some information on a piece of notebook paper and handed it to him.
"Be right back." He said snatching the paper and running off in a flash.
Kaoru got to the first library just like Haruhi had written on the paper. He opened the door and was a little surprised seeing how many books were actually inside, he and Hikaru weren't particularly fascinated with libraries like Haruhi seemed to be since she was in them almost all the time. But quickly Kaoru found a librarian and had her show him where to find the book she had described.
Once Kaoru was out of the library book in his arms he took some time looking at the book's appearance while walking back to the host club. It was large, any dimwit could see that. But it had a thick brown leather cover, and it's pages were an old fashioned looking yellow. It's spine had some worn marks on it and stamped in with gold paint was the title Shakespeare, the publishing company, and the author's initials. Then it occurred to Kaoru how much heavier it was than an average history book. He knew he could carry it just fine, but it still didn't keep an idea from creeping into his mind. Soon after he was taking out his cell phone and calling Hikaru.
Back at the host club Hikaru was chatting with Haruhi with the company of his and her guests. Haruhi had decided to take a small break while Kaoru was gone, to entertain her visitors. In the middle of this Hikaru's cell phone rang.
"Hello?" He greeted.
"Hey, Hikaru it's me Kaoru."
"Hey… Yeah?… Mm …I see… Good… Okay I'll see you soon." He said into the receiver and flipped his phone shut. Haruhi and some of their fans looked at him expectantly, but he just continued the conversation like nothing had happened.
A few moments later Kaoru arrived the large book on his shoulder, he looked to be struggling much more than he had been before he entered the 3rd music room. Some of the members and their guests turned to look at him, but Hikaru just smirked.
"Kao-chan? Do you want me to help?" Hunny asked bouncing up to him.
"No thanks Hunny-senpai I got it." He said, and watched the short blonde jump back to his much taller cousin.
"Kaoru? Are you sure?" Hikaru asked standing up from where he was seated.
"I'm sure Hikaru I- whoa!" He said, as the book slid off his shoulder and pounded down on the floor. Kaoru's hands flew up to his shoulder as he gave a wince.
"Kaoru!" Hikaru yelled as he ran up to him. "Kaoru! Are you all right?" He asked, stepping closer to him. Their fans watched intently.
"I think so. It's my shoulder." He said rubbing the area, Hikaru gently took his hand off, and slowly moved the clothing covering his bare shoulder. Once he saw the skin, he placed a soft kiss there and lingered for a moment. Kaoru quietly gasped, as he discreetly noticed some of the girls coming closer to get a better look. "H-Hikaru?"
"You gave me quite a scare Kaoru." He said, hugging him tight to his chest.
"I-I'm sorry, Hikaru."
"It's alright, just don't do it again, kay?"
"Okay." Kaoru said, as he nuzzled his head into the crook of Hikaru's neck, forgetting the squealing fan girls completely.
Author's note: I know, I know. Some of my best work eh? Review! Review! Review!