Well hello again everyone. I'm glad to announce that I've gotten over my writers block. Heehee. So now I can actively write fanfics. I've noticed that I had not been ranting much at the beginning of each story but that is because I want to make more room for the actual story. I thank you all for being patient with me and continuing to read this story. Pocky for everyone! You guys really deserve it. Yes… I am eating Pocky and writing this story at the same time. X3 By the way I'm well aware that this chapter is really rushed forgive me… I'll try to slow down.

Warning: Hikaru gets pissed and says a couple bad words… if guys don't like it too bad.

Chapter 23

My Girl

Two petite girls walked up to the front desk at the hospital. They were carrying a superfluous number of balloons (Tamaki's idea), flowers (Kaoru's idea with Hikaru's 'help'), a teddy bear (Tamaki's idea), a box of chocolate dipped strawberries (Hani's idea) and a card (from Kyoya, Mori, Haruhi, and Eve). One of them kept complaining that they had brought too much stuff just to visit a sick friend. The lady sitting behind the desk smiled when she saw the two girls approaching her.

"My, my, that's a lot of stuff you're carrying there," she said.

"It's for our friend. We heard she was here so we came to visit," Haruhi smiled back at the lady. "Could you please tell us what room she's in?"

"What's her name?"

"Alicia Milano Marquez," answered the dark-haired girl.

"Ah, yes. She's in room 401." She looked at the girl's confused expressions and smiled. "Just go down the hall to the left and make a right at the second corridor. It will be the last room on the left."

"Thank you, very much," the two girls said simultaneously.

"You're welcome. I hope you friend feels better."

The two girls walked down the white hallways. The smell of disinfectants and anesthetics practically drowned the air inside the hospital. As they walked past the rooms they could see other people in their hospital beds stretching their heads hoping to see someone they knew. Eve shivered at that. It was just too depressing to know that her friend was in a place like this. As she was losing herself in thought Haruhi tapped her shoulder to make sure she was paying attention. They turned right. Another white corridor. This time they could hear the sound of a girl coughing. Eve had to fight the urge to run towards the sound. Haruhi noticed and told her to calm down. When they reached the door, Eve knocked on it gently.

"Who is it?" Aly asked.

"Yo, it's Eve. I heard you were sick and I came to visit," Eve said trying not to sound too excited about getting to talk to her.

"Eve? You came here to see me?" she sounded really surprised and happy.

"Well, actually, a lot of people at school seem to be worried about you. So, I came to drop off some get well soon gifts."

"School?" another voice could be heard inside.

"Anyway, Mili. It's nice to know that you're, ok."

"Eve, thanks for coming, but I can't let you in here. My grandfather is having me rest here for a while until I get better."

"No problem, Mili. I have a few errands to run anyway. We'll just leave these gifts here. You might need to put these roses in a vase before they get ruined," she said putting the gifts down next to the door.

"Get well soon, Aly," said Haruhi as she put down the Bear, the box of chocolates and the card.

They left the hospital by taking the shortest route, which happened to be a door right next to Aly's room. Everyone gathered around them. Tamaki was the first to reach them and when he did, he picked up Haruhi and kissed her. Everyone, except Kyoya and Mori, stared at Tamaki in surprise, they knew that he and Haruhi liked each other but they didn't expect him to kiss her. They also didn't expect Haruhi to act as if was something natural. Eve was completely confused since she didn't really know much about any of them.

"It's about time," Kyoya said as he watched Tamaki pull away.

"Senpai," Haruhi said a little confused but happy at the same time.

"I'm just glad that everything went well. I was worried about you," said Tamaki who held her tight.

"Hey, boss, we still have to go get, Aly," said Hikaru with a hint of jealousy in his voice.

"Aly's fine by the way," said Eve as she walked toward Hikaru and Kaoru.

"That's a relief," said Kaoru.

"Please be careful when you go in," she said to Hani who was walking towards the door. "There is a guy in there with her. Don't do anything irrational."

"You don't need to worry about him. He's a lot

"There is a reason why we chose him and Mori-senpai to go in first," said Hikaru.

"Why is that?"

"He's the former captain of the Judo club and also learned Karate. Didn't you know?"

"I've been here two days how was I supposed to…"

"You could have asked," smirked Hikaru.

"Stop being a smart ass," Eve said as she rolled her eyes. "Please be careful anyway senpai."

"It's ok, Eve-chan. We'll be fine," Hani said happily as he and Mori went to talk to Kyoya's officers.

"Hikaru, you be careful too," said Eve looking towards him but not at him directly.

"Hey, Eve-chan, what room is Aly-chan in?" asked Hani.

"I think it was in room 401," said Eve.

"You look worried," said Hikaru in a serious tone.

"I'm just– I don't know. I was just thinking about something."

"Hey, you, don't go thinking that we're not gonna be able to save her. We have to succeed, for Kaoru's sake. Besides, I don't want to see my brother be sad if he can't be around her," said Hikaru.

"I wasn't thinking about that at all," she lied.

"We're going in," said Hani who walked into the building through the door Haruhi and Eve had come out of.

They heard the loud bang of a door being kicked open. Eve was actually wondering if it was possible for the small-statured boy to fight against anyone. He looked so defenseless that she couldn't possibly believe that he was a Judo captain.

"Let's go you guys," Kaoru said to Hikaru and Tamaki.

They headed in after Hani and Mori. When they were about to walk into the room Hani told them not to go inside. Kaoru looked inside and saw that Aly's grandfather was there. That made him angrier than he had ever been his entire life. He was about to go into the room, but Hikaru held him back. Kaoru leaned against the wall and looked at the ground hiding his expression from both Tamaki and his brother.

"Don't do anything unnecessary, Kaoru. Hani-senpai and Mori-senpai can handle it."

"I feel so pathetic. I'm not even able to protect my girl on my own," said Kaoru who let himself slide to the ground.

Tamaki smiled. "I believe that when it comes loving someone you will always feel inferior. It's when you realize that the person you love deserves someone better than you and you begin to realize how lucky you are."

"Right now all I'm thinking is how unlucky she is to be stuck in such a situation because I can't save her."

"Shut up, Kaoru. Stop being such a fucking baby!" Hikaru shouted angrily. "Stop whining like a little bitch. You can save her but in your own way. You have to let the senpai's handle the dangerous stuff because you won't be able to save her if you're dead or injured."

Kaoru stared at his brother wide-eyed.

"Hi-Hikaru."

"You guys are still waiting out here?" asked Eve who had walked in.

"What are you doing here?" asked Hikaru.

"Kyoya-senpai wanted me to tell you that he anticipated this and he wants you to keep him stalled for a bit longer."

"Why, if we stay here we'll probably get escorted out by police," said Hikaru.

"I'm sure Kyoya has come up with a plan, so we must do as he says," said Tamaki.

"Let Aly-chan go," Hani could be heard saying. "If you don't let her go then I'll… I'll…"

"Mitsukuni, you can't. We're not allowed to fight him," said Mori.

"You guys should just get out of here. I know you all have good intentions but as long as I do as I'm told, all of you are kept safe," said Aly.

"Aly, this isn't like you at all. You're usually not the type of person to allow someone to control you like this," said Kaoru who walked into the room.

"Kaoru…"

"Don't go deciding things like this by yourself! You can depend on us. You can depend on me. I know I'm not very strong but I would've thought of some way to keep you safe."

"I know but who would keep you safe, Kaoru. I only did this because I didn't want you to be hurt."

"Did you actually think I wouldn't come after you? Even if you had been telling me the truth I would have come for you because you are my girl and I won't allow anyone else to take you away from me."

"Wow. I can't believe he loves her that much," said Eve who was listening from behind the wall. "It's amazing."

"Kaoru…" Aly said her eyes wide in surprise. "I'm so sorry."

Well um… I decided to break this chapter down because I'm currently working on some other things. Aly was being a bit of a moron by not thinking of Kaoru's feelings before her own. It's getting intense.

Please R&R! PLEASE R&R!… Bye-ni!