"This is really it then, have a safe trip Kaoru, we'll miss you. " Tamaki said as the hosts stood in the airport.

"Thanks Boss." Kaoru smiled.

"You take care of yourself Kaoru, keep in touch." Kyoya added.

"I will as often as I can." Haruhi sighed, she couldn't believe that Kaoru was really leaving and that Hikaru didn't seem upset at all.

"And don't forget to come see us sometimes Kao-Chan."Honey said with a mix of happiness and a twinge of sadness.

"I won't forget, if you guys get the chance, you can come visit me too,"

"We'll do that,right Takashi?"

"Yeah. " Haruhi could feel the tears forming in her eyes.

"Please don't cry Haruhi, you can call me anytime you want, if I don't answer right away I'll call you back as soon as I can." Haruhi began to sob and Kaoru hugged her gently.

"I'll miss you Kaoru."she said.

"I'll miss you too, take care of yourself and Kyami. Please look after Hikaru if you can." He whispered the last part.

"I will. I love you Kaoru."

"I love you too. You'll be okay."

"I hope it works out for you and Sylvia."

"Thanks, for everything Haruhi." Kaoru released her and she watched as Hikaru stepped forward.

"See ya Kaoru, I guess I can't say much else. You already said you're going to call and everything so I won't have you repeat yourself. Stay safe."

"yeah, I will. Thanks for giving me this chance Hikaru."

"You deserve it Kaoru, I don't want you to be stuck here with me all your life just so I'm not alone."

"I guess it would've happened sooner or later, we like to do different things. I'm glad you understand. I'll talk to you soon."

"Call me when you get there okay?"

"I will. I should get go now, the plane's boarding. Goodbye everyone." Kaoru turned to leave but turned back when Tamaki called out to him.

"Remember, there's always a place for you at the host club." Kaoru smiled.

"Thanks." The remaining hosts watched him disappear from sight.

"Haruhi, do you want to sit down for a few minutes?" Tamaki asked, she nodded.

"I think Kyami's upset too. She's starting to move and kick a lot." She rested her hands on her belly.

"That's possible, an unborn child can feel their mother's sadness."Kyoya sat down next to her.

"I'm going to miss our little devil." Tamaki sighed.

"I'm surprised Hikaru took it so well."

"He isn't." Kyoya pointed to the older twin who was stand by the window with tears streaming down his face, his head cast downward.

"Poor Hika-Chan, he's so sad." Honey sniffled.

"I was so surprised that Hikaru actually got him the ticket in the first place, he knew it was going to break his heart but he did it for Kaoru. I didn't expect him to really go through with it." Tamaki wiped away his own tears as they fell.

"He did what was best for his brother Tama-Chan. Hika-Chan loves Kao-Chan very much and wants him to have a chance to have a life, I bet Kao-chan's having a hard time now too."

"What now, our club won't be the same without him."

"we have to keep going, we'll have him as a guest host as often as we can and when he's not here, we're going to have to deal with it." Kyoya stood up.

"How can you be so cold mommy, our little devils are-"

"Tamaki, you're making it sound like he died, he just got on a plane. He's fine."

"You're right, I'm sorry. Haruhi, are you ready to go?" Haruhi nodded and allowed Kyoya to help her up. She walked over to Hikaru.

"Hikaru, we're leaving, I'm sorry about Kaoru, and I know it doesn't change anything but you did a good thing for Kaoru. Do you want to come back to the house and we can have lunch, I'll make -"

"Thanks but I don't think I can eat. I'm just going to go home and sleep, I didn't get much last night. I was - I feel sick."

"You have anxiety, you should come stay with us for the day. It's no good to go through it alone like that. Kaoru wouldn't like it if you were feeling so bad and didn't have anyone to comfort you."

"No, I don't think I can." Hikaru sobbed.

"Come on, I'm not going to accept that answer, we need each other." Haruhi held out her hand.

"I-"

"Come on Hikaru, please?"After a moment Hikaru reached out and took her hand.

"Okay," he said. "Thank you Haruhi."

"That's what family does. Let's go back now, Kaoru's going to be calling in a few hours and you should be calm when he does or he'll feel bad about leaving and come home the first chance he gets."

"Yeah, he would."

They joined the group and the hosts moved toward the exit.

"Maybe we could stop for ice cream on the way back?" Haruhi asked hopefully.

"I don't see why not. We could all use a little cheering up."