Disclaimer: I could never own something as awesome as Ouran High School Host Club! If I did, there'd be many changes and more 'brotherly love' scenes. As well as chaotic things and countless torture of Tamaki and . . . -is cut off for the sake of the fic-

Summary: Kaoru has always been use to the fact that Hikaru becomes closer to Haruhi. But can Hikaru, whom is new to this, accept Kaoru being closer to someone other than him self?

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"Will you go out with me?"

It seemed like forever as Kaoru stood there, staring off into space, staring right through Takeru and off in deep thought. His mouth was hanging open in shock as a blank look etched onto his face. Hikaru had . . . Hikaru had said that something like this might happen. He told him from time to time that he should stop being friendly with Takeru or else he might get the wrong idea. His thoughts ended as he licked lips and then closed his mouth, now he was back to just staring at Takeru. He was right. Hikaru was right.

'I knew it . . .' Takeru began, his heart sunk deeply as he used his feet to push the chair from facing Kaoru so that he'd be facing the computer's screen now. "It's okay. I'm just talking."

Another look of shock ran across Kaoru's face as Takeru spoke. "Ignore it. Pay it no mind--" His words were interrupted when the door's knob rattled.

"Hello? Any maids?"

Both teens in the room at the time gasped to them selves as if they had just did something wrong and it should be kept a secret. Out of the corner of Takeru's eyes, he saw Kaoru anxiously staring at the door. They both knew it was Hikaru. Why wouldn't he just stop from peeking behind the door already?

"Oi, its fine, stupid." Kaoru's head snapped in Takeru's direction as he watched the blond tap annoyed at the seat's armrests. "It's just us." Did he --? Kaoru watched Takeru's actions quietly and then turned to see Hikaru enter the door with his back facing the two. 'Takeru, he really is trying to forget what he said and change the topic. I guess he's grateful and also angry Hikaru came.'

Just as Kaoru finished assuming Takeru's sudden change in personality, his eyes shot wide open. "What . . . what is that smell!?" Kaoru asked, bringing a hand to his face to cover up his nose.

"It's horrible." Takeru commented, turning from both twins. "What did you do Hikaru!?"

Hikaru whirled around nervously, "W-what are you talking about? I--" He was caught off guard and took a step back when Takeru approached him. Was he still smelling him?! After he even said that he smelt horrible? "A-and I'd appreciate if I could have my personal bubble back!"

"It is you! What did you do?"

Hikaru stomped his foot down, just barely missing Takeru's foot. "No shit Sherlock! Of course it's me!"

Kaoru shook his head. It is Hikaru they were talking about after all. Only he could manage to wander around a house, cause trouble to the house maids, and return with a horrible stench. Yeah. Only Hikaru would be able to pull of something like that.

"It smells like one of my maid's perfumes! Only you went over board with it." Takeru was the one that was taking a step back now, twisting his neck as far as it could go just so he could avoid the smell. "Don't you know the decent amount to put on?"

Hikaru crossed his arms against his chest. "And I'm sure you of all people would know. You probably wear this and some others on special occasions!"

Kaoru was sure that if he didn't stop this anytime soon it would drag on for twenty minutes or so. He really enjoyed visiting friends, but he wouldn't to impose on Takeru's behalf. "Oi, you guys, cut it out."

They continued arguing; now resulting to insults of eight year olds.

"I have playdoh that has been carved out to look just like Mona Lisa's face."

The two paid Kaoru's odd comment no mind and resumed bickering; their insults were now similar to those of five year olds.

"I have grandmother's home made cookies?"

When Takeru replied with an insult of his own, Hikaru stopped just in time to say quickly, "Our grandmother died," and then continued, arguing with Takeru. Wow. There was no emotion of sadness or concern of their dead grandmother -- oh wait, they never did like her, huh?

Kaoru sighed with disappointment. Well, at least someone was paying attention to him. He did note, however, that now they sounded like two year olds. Two year olds who were making faces.

If he managed to catch Hikaru's attention, certainly he could grab both of their attentions. 'But, how?' He put a thoughtful finger to his lip as he looked off into the distance. A miniature light bulb appeared over Kaoru's head, obviously he had an idea.

He held up a finger and opened his mouth to speak, "I'm dating someone." Oh. The two stopped, they turned, facing Kaoru attentively.

"What?" They asked in unison.

'Well,thatseemed to have worked.' Kaoru shrugged meekly, not once facing either of them and nervously starting for Takeru's computer, taking a seat. "Uh, didn't we come over for a reason, Takeru?"

Takeru looked up from where he stood to where Kaoru took a seat in his chair, nodding and giving Hikaru no attention anymore as he started for his computer. He bent down, placing a hand on his desk, resting his hand on his hip, pointing to something.

Hikaru scoffed, turning his head to the side. Did they forget he existed or something? He frowned and then began his way over, standing on Kaoru's other side.

"Okay, what was you found about Matt?" Kaoru asked, focusing on a loading page and Takeru's somewhat serious face that was being illuminated by the computer's screen glare. "I still think he's some normal kid that's odd."

"You've got the odd part down right." Hikaru muttered loudly enough for both males to hear.

Takeru nodded in agreement. "Yeah . . ." He seemed to be off in thought as he reached for the mouse and clicked. "Hikaru's right. As much as I hate to say it." That page had finally loaded, off to the right was a few links you could navigate from. Listed was a bunch of links, but one read "Students". Normally, only staff (teachers) could be able to click the link. You couldn't view the students for personal reasons but Takeru managed to get help with that from someone else.

"When I went to go and check up on him," he began, stepping back just as the page loaded its contents. "I found nothing."

Kaoru sat there, staring straight at the screen and then turned in his seat, looking up to Takeru confused. "What's wrong with that?"

"The weird thing about it is that all the other students, us included, have something about us in the database whereas . . ." Takeru reached for the mouse, scrolling down until he had reached Matt's name. "He has nothing. Just a picture -- that doesn't even look like him -- and his name and gender."

Hikaru shook his head. "That's not odd. Some people pay the school to do that."

Takeru shook his head back at Hikaru, pointing to Matt's picture. "Yes, but the information listed for that Matt kid is less than anyone else's. There is suppose to be more than that! Such as classes they go to, what year they are, when they registered -- all of that. He has nothing. Compare with one of us. You'll see."

And Hikaru, being stubborn and not so easily convinced, compared his name with Matt's. He agreed that there was little information on Matt and a lot more on him. He compared Matt's information with a student that had less information than him self.

Kaoru leaned back in the chair just barely. "Wow, it seems that it is true. But still . . ."

"That's too odd. I--"

Kaoru held up a hand to stop Takeru's words of argument and shook his head. "I don't know what you two are trying to prove but until then I'll believe it when I see something."

Hikaru looked to the computer. He especially disliked Matt now.

HIKARUKAORUHIKARUKAORU

It was getting late, as Kaoru had noticed, so the two twins decided that it would be time to leave. Takeru walked them down, his thoughts racing about many things. The two twins had reached the door, both exiting at the same time and turning around, facing Takeru now. Neither of the trio said anything as they stood in silence, listening to the wind and crickets chirping around them.

"Well, good night." Takeru finally said in a quiet voice.

The two twins nodded, but Hikaru nodded stiffly, turning away from the blonde first. Just as Hikaru turned, Kaoru began to turn to follow after Hikaru but an arm reached out and grasped firmly but gently to stop Kaoru. At first, Kaoru was thrown off guard but regained his calm composure, looking over his shoulder.

"Yeah?" Kaoru asked, now looking Takeru directly in the eye.

"Have you . . . you know, decided?"

'Decided?' Kaoru thought, a small frown of confusion upon his face until he realized what it was that Takeru was referring to. 'Oh, the date.' The younger Hitachiin tried to keep a blank look on his face so that Hikaru -- who was probably watching -- wouldn't assume something. "Oh that. Well, no but--"

"Oi Kaoru, our limo's here."

Takeru glanced up just in time to see a limo arrive in front of his gates. "Yes, your limo is here." He repeated, letting go.

HIKARUKAORUHIKARUKAORU

It was all clear to Kaoru now. He didn't think to be the twin that'd be romantically challenged, but it would seem that he is. All those hints and all those little nudges that Takeru gave him were signs of more than friendship. Even Hikaru noticed and Hikaru's denser!

"Will you go out with me?"

Those words that Takeru whispered out with much uncertainty, clarified any doubts Kaoru had now. It was clear now. Takeru really liked him . . .

His thoughts came to a complete stop when a hand rested on his shoulder which caused Kaoru to look up to meet similar eyes, only they weren't his and they were reflecting worry. "Hey," Hikaru began softly. "Kaoru? You're quiet." Kaoru wanted to chuckle at Hikaru's words. Those were the same exact words Takeru had said before Hikaru had found him.

Kaoru decided to answer, to rid his brother of any worry, "Yeah, I'm fine." He paused, mentally sighing. That wouldn't be enough to prove that he's "fine", Hikaru would most likely want a reason as to why he wasn't fine but is fine now. That Hikaru . . .

"Really?"

Kaoru began to nod but before he could answer verbally, Hikaru continued, "Well, was it what Takeru said?" What Takeru said? Did . . . was it possible that Hikaru overhear their conversation?! Kaoru's eyes went wide with alarm but he bit down on his lip, calming him self. He avoided his brother's eyes and shook his head, trying to put on a smile. It was forced, but it was better than nothing.

"No . . ." Kaoru began with uncertainty.

"Oh, then what was it? Something more about that Matt kid?"

Kaoru shook his head, eyes wandering down to the floor again. It was hard deciding on whether to tell Hikaru. He was really unpredictable. Who knows if he'd burst out loud or quietly curse Takeru and then handle him later? Either way, either outcomes didn't seem too good, maybe he shouldn't.

"What? I won't get mad."

'He says that, but,' Kaoru's eyes focused on his twin's now. "I . . . well, Takeru, he asked me out."

--End Chapter 1.9, Promise me?

-clings to everyone happily- Tomorrow's my birthday! X3 If I'm in a good mood, I'll try and update tomorrow too as a present from me to me and me to you! (X3 Like that makes sense.)

I can not just keep this fanfiction serious for too long, eh? -laughs- Sorry if I ruined the Takeru x Kaoru moment in the beginning with the weird . . . the weird, you know. Yeah.

As for the whole thing with Matt. He doesn't have much information entered about him in Ouran's database. My Mom, being a teacher, told me that there is suppose to be stuff like when they register, what classes they take, etc., is suppose to be there but Matt has nothing like that. Odd, na?

If that doesn't make sense or something, just play along or something. x.o

I. Finally. UPDATED! DX -looks around- It's a miracle. I was starting to doubt my self and the fiction but then I said, "Not after coming this far." ; Besides, stopping now would mean have wasting my times and yours and we can't have that! So expect updates again.

-runs off, hyper off of cake-