Haruhi stepped out of the car and was greeted by the hosts immediately.
"Haru-Chan!" Honey shout happily causing her to smile.
"Hey Honey-Senpai." She carefully hugged her friend. She couldn't wait for Kyami to come into the world, she loved her child but couldn't help wanting the pregnancy to be over. Her belly seemed to be getting in the way at times.
She turned to the school, it would be different this year. Part of her was unhappy being there without all of her family.
"Welcome back Haruhi. How are you feeling?"Kyoya asked as he and Tamaki joined them.
"Okay I guess Kyoya-senpai." She answered hugging the others.
"that doesn't sound very convincing, what's wrong?"
"I guess...I miss Kaoru, the club won't be the same without him." At the mention of his brother's name, Hikaru bowed his head.
"Sorry Hikaru." She said quietly.
"No, it's okay. It won't seem right at all,but he's at his new school and happy, that's what matters to me."
"You're a real good brother Hika-Chan. Honey praised.
"Well, we better get up there and get Haruhi settled in the music room, the tutor will be there shortly." Haruhi followed the boys down the empty halls until the music room was in view. The group froze suddenly,two figures were waiting for them.
"Kaoru?" Hikaru whispered in shock, a smile formed on his face.
"Kaoru!" He yelled racing to to his twin who met him half way. He held Kaoru close.
"I've missed you so much little brother." Hikaru whispered in Kaoru's ear.
"I missed you too big brother."
"What're you doing here, should you be with Mother?"Hikaru didn't bother releasing his brother.
"I will be this summer,but only for a few days. That place just wasn't home."
"But you're new school and you were saying how much -"
"I knew I'd be happy there, yeah Hikaru, it's not a new school but I really am happy here. You gave me the chance to go out into the world and I did,but now I just want to be home."
"Are you sure about this,you were so happy there."
"I'm sure." Hikaru gave Kaoru an extra tight squeeze.
"Welcome Home Kaoru,I'm glad you're back."
"So am I." The hosts,though happy to see their little devil had come home gave the brothers a few moments before joining them.
"Kao-Chan!" Honey cried launching himself at Kaoru.
"Look Takashi,Kao-Chan came home!"
"I see, I'm glad you came back." Mori replied.
"It's good to see you Kaoru." Kyoya greeted in his usual tone.
"Thanks Kyoya-senpai. It's great to be here."
Tamaki smiled at Kaoru from beside Kyoya.
"Our little devil came home mommy, our family's back together."
"Thanks boss." Kaoru said.
"For what Kaoru?" The older boy seemed confused.
"Making sure I knew I would always have a place here."Tamaki's smile widened.
"Our family wouldn't be the same without you Kaoru. No matter what you you do or where you go, you're always going to our family." Finally it was Haruhi's turn. She wrapped her arms around him and held him tight.
"Hey Haruhi." He said returning the embrace.
"I missed you Kaoru." She said, as if to greet the long absent host, Kyami gently kicked.
"I think Kyami missed you too." She released Kaoru.
"It won't be long now will it?" He asked.
"Next month, I can't wait to meet her."
"We should really get inside, we can talk there." Kyoya said unlocking the door and ushering everyone in. The group sat down on the chairs. It was then that the hosts noticed the girl.
"Everyone, this is Sylvia." Kaoru announced noticing the hosts looking at her curiously. Sylvia smiled and waved.
"Hello, it's nice to finally meet you all. My Kaoru's told so much about you." Hikaru glared at the girl who had Claimed" his brother. He opened his mouth to speak but was quickly silenced by Kaoru,his eyes pleading for his brother to let it go. He decided to remain silent.
"Tamaki stood up to greet her properly.
"I guess we owe you a thank you for looking after Kaoru so well,he mentioned you to us quite a bit. I was hoping I'd get to meet you one day. Welcome to music room three. I'm Tamaki the president of the club, that's Honey and Mori senpai over there and the girl sitting down here is Haruhi, Kyoya's the one one the laptop. Come sit down,we have sometime left before classes start. We should all get to know you better."
"Would you like some tea?" Kyoya asked politely.
"Yes, thank you, I can get it,I don't want to be a bother." Hikaru stood up slowly.
"Sit down and make yourself comfortable Sylvia, I'll go" Hikaru disappeared into the supply room. Kaoru sighed.
"It's okay Kaoru, I understand, for a long time it was just you two, I never meant to hurt him, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come."
"Sylvia, he just -"
"I'm glad you're here, you're important to Kaoru, and you make him happy." Hikaru said reappearing, he handed her the tea.
"Thank you." She replied sipping it slowly.
"Hikaru, you don't have to -"
"You like her don't you?" Hikaru interrupted.
"Very much, but-"
"Sylvia, if you were willing to come here to be with my brother, away from the life you're used to,that tells me you care about him. You wanted him to be happy-"
"It was her idea. She didn't want me to have to chose." Kaoru added.
"it wouldn't be fair, he was yours before he was mine. I can't come between the two of you,but I care about you too Hikaru. Please understand that I -"
"You like him that much?" The older brother asked.
"I would go so far as to say that I-I love him." Sylvia blushed."He told me about all of you and he loves all of you too. He told me a little bit of the promise he made to Haruhi, and i think it's amazing. I don't want to take him from any of you. I'm happy to know that he has so many people who love him."
"Do you understand what our role during club hours is?" Hikaru asked.
"Yes, and I know that there's a lot of girls that enjoy your act,it's okay. "Hikaru nodded.
"Alright, then there's just one more thing that you need to know. This is the only time I'll say it, never hurt Kaoru, he might be your boyfriend right now, but he's always going to be my brother, I don't let anyone hurt him. I won't stand in your way but you're not going to stand between us." Hikaru said seriously.
"You're right.I know how much you two love each other, i like you Hikaru, and I love your brother, I can't do that to you. I think it's great that you have that kind of relationship. Kaoru also told me that he promised Haruhi he'd be here for her. I trust him and I know that he loves her and her baby, that doesn't bother me at all. I think it's really sweet."Sylvia smiled at Kaoru.
"Well, Sylvia, would you like to join us after school, we meet here and entertain our guests, you're welcome to stay and see what we do." Tamaki offered.
"I'd like that,thank you." She replied.
Haruhi wasn't sure what to think of the girl,she seemed nice, but only time would tell if she truly meant what she said.. Haruhi couldn't help but feel some concern about her reaction to the situation,she would have no choice but to watch and see how it played out.