Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club.

A/N: First off I want to tell people that this is not a Yaoi or incest story. I know the twins have some "close" moments (you can also say a small sprinkle of shonen-ai) but that's all it is. Someone was concerned that this was an incest story and I want to assure them that this is not. If this confused people sorry.

Also I'm sorry for not updating sooner! But I decided to update this story along with 2 of my other stories at the same time. Why? I don't know just something I wanted to do. Also while I had half of this chapter done around mid-December, with the holidays and a death in the family I was unable to update. But I hope everyone enjoy this chapter.


Chapter 7: Honey Dawn

When something unexpected comes about, usually a person could either try to adapt to the situation the best way that they could, or they would try and continue things their way and have their while trying to keep themselves together. Right now that was how Hikaru was feeling, either he went to Canada with his mother or he stayed in Japan with her. Haruhi had now left the room with Kaoru and the only ones in the room now were Layla, his mother and himself.

"I don't want to go," he said stubbornly.

Minami looked down at her son as she sat down beside him. She wrapped her arm around his shoulders and rested her head on his. This trip hadn't come about out of nowhere, although the timing couldn't have been any worse. However she had began to notice the little things that only a person on the outside could see clearly.

Hikaru's feelings were deepening and so were Kaoru's. The only thing left would be for one of them to step back and let the other one be happy. This was something that she never wanted to happen, and yet it was inevitable. The world changed, and so did the feelings of twins. There was going to become a day when they didn't want to share her anymore. Even with Haruhi caring for them both deeply, the outcome would still be the same. So if the twins couldn't make a choice then she would have to.

She could hear Hikaru's frustrated sighs as she told herself that it was the right thing to do. There was no way that Haruhi would be able to choose between the two face to face and she knew that. So the only thing she could do was to separate them and let her figure out things on her own.

Layla sat down beside Hikaru and patted his back calmly. "Whether you like it or not, we have to go."

"Hold on who said that you were going with us?!" he said annoyed.

"She has to go," Minami said sternly.

"My family has come to an agreement with Minami-san and it was confirmed that half of the company would be ran by me."

Hikaru glared up at the girl and stood up abruptly, he turned to the two with a look of frustration before turning around and running out of the room. Everything was changing right in front of his eyes and there was nothing he could do about it. His mother, Layla, Kaoru and even his self-everyone was changing.

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Haruhi walked down the hall in a daze, what was going on? Her feelings were a mess, and it wasn't only because of Minami's sudden announcement. With her hand in Kaoru's, she made herself down the hall when suddenly she stopped. The further she walked away from the room where he was, the more her heart ached. However, she didn't want to lose Kaoru either, but who was more important to her?

She squeezed his hand softly before letting it go a few seconds later.

"I need to go back and speak to Hikaru."

She could feel Kaoru's hesitation but was happy when he gave her the sign that he was okay with it. She made her way back to the room to find Minami and Layla exiting. When Minami saw her she shut the door behind her and motioned for Haruhi to follow her. Haruhi glanced from Layla back to her future mother in law until she made up her mind to follow her to another room a bit further down the hall away from where Kaoru was waiting and Hikaru's room.

"Haruhi," Minami began as she shut the door to the guest room. She turned around and let out a heavy sigh. Haruhi stood there as she waited for her to continue. Honestly she wanted to get this over as soon as possible so she could speak to Hikaru. But what did she want to talk to him about? That was quite clear yet but she did want to hear what he tried to say before.

"I'm canceling your engagement with Hikaru," Minami said cutting through Haruhi's thoughts.

Her brown eyes widen at the sound of that and she suddenly lost her breath. Her mind was racing with many thoughts to say but nothing came out. She felt Minami gently take a hold of her hand and place her fingers around her engagement ring, but before it could be taken off Haruhi closed her hand abruptly.

"Is that your answer?" Minami asked calmly.

"I…don't know…" Haruhi answered honestly.

"I know you've noticed it; you can't continue to be with both of them. You have to make a decision sooner than later."

Haruhi nodded as she pulled her hand away and brought it up to her chest.

"Whoever you decide on, I will take the other away for a while so everyone could have time to adjust. So don't worry, I'm not blaming you for anything. But I knew once feelings grew deeper someone would have to walk away."

Haruhi stood there soaking up everything she was hearing. Picking one of them wasn't the easiest thing to do. No matter how much she wanted to pick Hikaru she couldn't bring herself to do so because thoughts of Kaoru always stopped her.

"Haruhi…" Hikaru's voice spoke out interrupting their conversation.

The girl looked up and over at the doorway where her fiancée stood. It was obvious he had heard at least some of their conversation to get a feeling of what they were talking about. He walked completely into the room as he whispered to his mother to let them be alone for a few minutes. When Minami left the room, Haruhi was left standing in the middle of the room, while Hikaru stood near the door staring over at her.

She could feel her heart yearning in the same manner it had been doing so earlier. Just his presence made her light headed, when did she start feeling this way? She didn't realize he had started to make his way towards her until he was already in front of her. And before she could get a word out he began to speak.

"I heard your conversation with mom and I couldn't help but to wonder if I'm the cause of your confusion."

Haruhi went to speak but she was hushed by Hikaru. "Let me speak before I can't again," he told her with a slight blush. "Maybe I'm not mature enough for you, or maybe I don't show enough affection like Kaoru does. Whatever it is, I can fix it."

Haruhi felt herself smiling softly at his words. She reached over and grabbed his hands and pulled him close. As she did she let out a small giggle.

Hikaru who was becoming a bit flustered at the sound of her giggle tried to pull away.

"No don't," she said as she let go of his hands and wrapped them around his waist.

She could feel him calming down once again as he relaxed within her embrace.

"I know it's Kaoru but…I don't want you to like anyone else in that way other than me," he whispered in her ear.

Haruhi exhaled as she dug her face into his chest. She wanted Hikaru but she couldn't hurt Kaoru. Or rather, she didn't want to hurt Kaoru's feelings.

"If I leave promise you won't."

"Hikaru…what did you want to tell me earlier?" she asked changing the subject.

She felt Hikaru stiffen and soon heard a sigh, "it can wait."

"Can it?"

"Maybe."

"I won't push it."

"Why not? If it were Kaoru you wo…"

"My point, you're not Kaoru so I won't. I know how irritable you can become," she added as she lifted her face from his chest and looked up at him.

"I'm not irritated," he responded stubbornly.

Haruhi didn't say anything more and rested her face back onto his chest.

Right now everything seemed so right to her. The only person who occupied her thoughts was Hikaru. She could feel his arms tighten around her slightly. Her eyes noticed his heart beat speeding up. A sigh was followed soon after with the feel of his head on top of hers.

Hikaru kissed the top of her head calmly, "I…love you," he whispered softly.

Haruhi looked up at him in disbelief; she was expecting him to say a lot of things, but speaking honestly and declaring his love weren't one of them. She swallowed nervously as she stared into his golden orbs and realized his sincerity. Love was a huge step but so was marriage. She thought about her feelings and how he made her feel. Was she in love with him? She had never been in love to actually clarify the sensations she felt when she was around him.

Hikaru noticed her confused expression but didn't lose his newfound confidence. He lifted his hands up to her chin and tilted her head up to his, "I love how naïve you are," he whispered as he gently kissed her lips. "I love how no matter what you want to do, you hold back for others," he continued to whisper as he kissed cheeks and neck. His hands trailed down to her waist as he lifted her up and let her wrap her legs around his waist. "You're stubborn, hard headed, and too outspoken for your own good."

Haruhi pulled away as her smile turned into a light frown. Hikaru laughed as he pulled her back into an embrace and gave her a playful apology.

"Promise…me," his voice turned stern as he kissed her forehead. His heart pounded in his chest as he planted soft kisses over both of her eye lids. He could hear her let out soft moans as he took control of her completely. "Promise me…you won't give your heart to another. That it belongs to…only me."

Haruhi kissed Hikaru's neck as she laid her head on his chest. Her heart screamed for her to promise him, but her conscious was telling her to wait until she spoke to Kaoru. However just being alone with him and realizing how he made her feel, the words just slipped out with the greatest ease, "I promise."

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Kaoru gripped the doorknob tightly as he leaned against it. He had seen and heard everything, so she had finally made her choice. He wanted to yell out to the two but he knew it was pointless, everything had always been.

"Kaoru…"Minami said from behind him.

Kaoru turned around but didn't look at her. "About that trip…"

"Sure," Minami said realizing what he meant. She grabbed his hand and led him away from the door back to his room.

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