Life is a Song: The oneshot is based off a song, as the title implies. It isn't a song fic, it's just inspired by the lyrics and music. This one is one of 'em, so you can see what I mean. If there's song you really like, send me the name and artist please. I'll look it up on YouTube or Pandora.

If you have any ideas for a oneshot series, send 'em in. Thanks!

I still do not own Ouran High School Host Club.

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
-I Hope You Dance, Lee Ann Womack

The beach had become a favorite vacation spot for the Host Club after their trip to Kyoya's private beach with Haruhi. So, when the time came for more fun in the sun, the Ootori family's beach sounded very appealing.

As the evening sun set over the crashing waves and rolling tides, the Hitachiin brothers took a beachside stroll. Their toes squished sand between them and the occasional wave of water would wash them clean again. Their hands were clasped and their hips touched as they walked.

"You do realize how cliché this is, right?" Hikaru asked his twin.

"Yes, but it's peaceful and romantic. The sunset is gorgeous, don't you think?" Kaoru gazed out onto the water toward the setting ball of fire.

"While we're being cliché…It's not nearly as gorgeous as you, Kaoru." Hikaru planted a kiss on his brother's lips and smirked. Kaoru pouted.

"Don't tease me, Hikaru, I meant that. The sun over the water is beautiful."

Hikaru nodded, and pulled his twin to a stop. The two sat down side-by-side, gentle waves splashing at their crossed legs.

"It makes me feel insignificant." Kaoru stated after a pause.

"What does? The sun?"

"No, the ocean. It's huge, and sitting here makes it painfully clear. It stretches on so far it looks like it's touching the sun. I know it's not but…there's just so little we can see of it, so little we know of it. It makes me feel tiny and insignificant." Kaoru let out a sigh. He turned to his brother, whose eyes were half-lidded in affection and amusement.

"Maybe in the grand scheme of things we are. Insignificant, I mean." Hikaru turned toward the sun as he spoke. "But we're not insignificant to each other, or to the Host Club, or to our parents. And hey, if the big wide world makes you feel small, good. Feeling small is just inspiration to reach out to people, to expand your horizons. So, we should get out in the world and try to understand it a little more, I think."

"I never knew you could be so thoughtful, Hikaru." Kaoru smirked at his mirror.

"Way to kill the moment, little brother. I felt smart for a few moments there."

The twins laughed and embraced each other in the fading light of the setting sun.