A/N: Another chapter is up! I personally really liked this one. In this chapter, I mainly focused on the sad emotions, and barely used any dialogue. I even searched up how to describe crying.

So, please read, then let me know what you think!

Disclaimer: If I owned Ouran, Hikaru and Kaoru would never have fallen in love with Haruhi. Instead, they would have each other.


Promise

Hikaru sighed, gently running a hand through Kaoru's hair. It had taken a while to coax him to sleep, since he had been crying so badly. Hikaru cringed at the thought of his brother's tear stained face.

Their parents had wanted them to sleep in separate rooms, and Kaoru had freaked out when he heard that, not wanting to be separated from Hikaru. Fortunately, they had convinced their parents to let them stay together. But when they had returned to the safety of their room, Kaoru had burst into tears, clinging to his lover and telling him how he never wanted them to be separated.

It had broken Hikaru's heart to see the dreaded tears running along Kaoru's cheeks. He had looked so devastated. A single tear had slid down his face, followed by another. Then another, until he was full out crying.

So Hikaru had lovingly reminded him of the vow he'd made. He had promised to always be with his twin. No matter what time, what place, all Kaoru had to do was ask, and Hikaru would be there. He would never have to face anything alone.

Now, as he lay in the comfortable silence of their room, Hikaru remembered the time when he had made the vow. It was years ago, when they were 5…

It was thunder storming. Kaoru, who had a fear of storms, was curled up into a ball on his bed. He wished Hikaru was here, but he was in the next room, most likely sound asleep. A small sob escaped Kaoru's lips as the thunder clapped. Tears fell from his eyes, making his pillow damp.

He had pulled the blanket over his head in an attempt to block out to the sounds of the raging storm, but the effect was minimal. Kaoru wanted to call for his brother, so he could hold him and keep him safe, but he didn't want to wake Hikaru.

Though, deep down, Kaoru knew that wasn't the only reason. Secretly, he was jealous of Hikaru's bravery, and wanted to be like his brother. He didn't want to look weak, didn't want his twin to see him like this.

So he tried to push away his fear and fall asleep. It wasn't easy. The constant flashes of lighting kept him awake, along with the sounds of raindrops hitting his window. Still, he kept quiet. In the end, a particularly loud clap of thunder broke his resolve. Kaoru screamed for his brother, "Hikaru! Help me!"

Moments later, the door was thrown open, and Hikaru rushed in, "Kaoru! Are you OK?" When he saw the state Kaoru was in, Hikaru wordlessly climbed onto the bed, pulling Kaoru close to him, knowing it would make him feel better, "Why didn't you call me earlier?"

"I…I didn't want to be weak. I wanted to be strong like you Hika," Kaoru whimpered, burying his face in Hikaru's shoulder, "But I'm too scared! Hikaru, don't leave me, please! I don't want to be alone anymore! I'm sorry!" Fresh tears filled Kaoru's eyes, spilling over once more.

Hikaru rubbed Kaoru's back soothingly, "Silly, you're not weak. I'd never think that" he leaned his head onto Kaoru's, then continued, "I promise I'll never leave you alone. If you ever need me, call for me. I'll always be with you."

Still sniffling a little, Kaoru smiled at Hikaru tiredly, "Thank you, Hikaru."

That was when they began sharing a room. From that moment onwards, they were inseparable.

Hikaru smiled. It was 10 years ago when he made that promise, but it was still intact now. And it always will be.


A/N: So let's pretend Kaoru and Hikaru are 15 in this story! I'm really, really happy with this chapter, it's killing me.

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