Twin Devils

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Chapter 2

Italics: thoughts

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"YOU DID WHAT?!" Tamaki screeched, purple in the face.

I looked away, knocking him in the face with my hand, "They offered, I accepted. Not that big of a deal, senpai."

"BUT YOU CAN'T LIVE WITH THEM! THEY'RE JUST THE HOMOSEXUAL SUPPORTING CAST!" He cried, swinging his fist in the air, red from all the yelling and lecturing.

Hikaru and Kaoru put an arm around my shoulders again, "Hey, Boss, cut it out." Kaoru said defensively.

"Yeah," Hikaru added, "knock it off with the third degree."

Tamaki grabbed each twin by their collars, pulling them away from me, "YOU SHADY TWINS AREN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY PRECIOUS DAUGHTER! SHE CANNOT STAY WITH TWO SICK PERVERTS LIKE YOU! I FORBID IT!" He shouted.

"Hey, who are you calling shady?" they chimed in together. "Take a good long look at yourself, Boss."

He suddenly dropped the twins, eyes wide, hands searching his body as if searching for every scrap of dirt or filth, "You're right…. I'm hideous…." He gasped, tugging on his perfect blonde. "MOMMA!" He cried, falling into Kyoya's arms.

Kyoya put a hand around him loosely, "Tamaki, honestly. This is pathetic. Get up. You're not filthy, you idiot," he pushed Tamaki back up into a standing position.

Tamaki floated away from Kyoya, falling in the corner, curling his knees to his chest, a dark aura illuminating from him. "Haruhi could've stayed with me…I'm her daddy after all…I bet those twins bribed her…with Fancy Tuna."

I sighed. Sometimes, this guy was too much, "Senpai, they didn't bribe me. I agreed willingly."

Honey bounded over, climbing up me and onto my shoulders, "Why don't you just admit that you love her, Tama-chan?"

Mori grunted, dipping his head in agreement.

The look on Tamaki's face was pure shock. Color drained from his skin, his violet eyes wide and trembling. "Me…? In love….? With… Haruhi…? But, how? She's my daughter. All I want to do is protect her… Don't I?"

"Ha! You're a big ole perv!" The twins chimed at the same time, smirking as they pointed at Tamaki.

Kyoya wasn't paying attention, his slate eyes focused on his book, yet on cue, he added, "Statistics show that you have considered your undying love for her at least twelve times a month. If Haruhi dressed like a girl, the average male student would ask her out every week and consider his own undying love." He paused, closing his eyes as he slid his glasses up the bridge of his nose, "The odds aren't in your favor, I'm afraid."

Tamaki paled, slowly sinking to the ground and lying there, looking like he had been petrified. Honey crouched down, head tilted curiously, honey eyes wide and innocent. He slowly reached out and poked Tamaki, "Poke poke?"

These guys are such idiots, I tried to cover my giggles with my hand. What is wrong with you? Laughing at a time like this? You're dad is gone for months and you're going to be staying with two guys that you don't even know…. What had I gotten myself into?

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I had drifted through each of my classes, not really paying attention to what my professor taught, just kind of sitting there quietly, bound to fiddle with my hands. Each of the twins sat on either side of me, Kaoru on the left and Hikaru to my right. I couldn't help but wonder if that was their way of guarding me from the others. Like marking me as theirs. They both sat slouched, propped on their right hand, both gazing at the board like a lazy cat supervising its kingdom. Hmmm. They are twins. It's easy for people to mix them up. I wonder… What makes them different? This is how I decided to spend my idle time. My own personal analysis of 'Which One is Hikaru?'

First, I examined Kaoru. He was identical to his twin, of course, but I was looking for details. Details that everyone else would miss. Stretching out, he sat straight, extending his long legs out in front of him and folding his ankles. His nails were manicured and flawless, his hands smooth and soft looking. His golden feline eyes locked onto the board attentively, catching small details and connecting them where no one else would. After a minute, he shook his head, his full lips forming the word, "Wrong," he muttered as the teacher pronounced something incorrect. He closed his eyes, his red eyebrows slicked as he ran a manicured hand through his fiery hair. Interesting.

Next, I switched my gaze to Hikaru. He was bent over his desk, his tall form folded, his arms cushioning his chin. His eyes lazily flicked to the board, looking over it with a keen eye. I saw that brain of his working, and I knew that, though he acted aloof, he was soaking in the information like a sponge. The long slender fingers of his drummed soundlessly along his desk, and I could just make out his hands: lightly calloused, rough nail beds from bad chewing, and slightly knotted knuckles from cracking them. He rolled his eyes, beating a new pattern, and sighed, "Idiot..." he grumbled as the teacher messed up. "So boring…" Hikaru was critical, face ticked and didn't have as much of a filter as his twin. Closing his eyes, he pinched the bridge of his nose, his form like a scholar lost in thought. These were two completely different species I was examining. Slowly, he ran his fingers through his disheveled hair, and then he glanced over, catching me staring. A slow smirk curved his lips, and he tore out a piece of paper, nonchalantly passing it over to me. Slowly, I unfurled it. It read in big fancy letters:

(author's note: Italics: Haruhi Italics and Underline: Hikaru)

Enjoying the view?

Rolling my eyes, I scribbled back in a very sloppy hand:

Nothing to look at really.

A few minutes later, the folded note fluttered down onto my hand, and I heard his little chuckle. Then open your eyes. I won't be at your mercy like this for long. Should I bring out the fancy tuna?

I crumbled up the paper and threw it at his head.

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The final bell rang, and I realized that I had never been to the Hitachiin Manor. I hadn't even seen the Hitachiin Manor. I haven't even seen a manor to begin with. So I walked with the boys, the three of us like a little pack, the twins flanking me. We took the same position in their limo: me in the middle, Kaoru to my left, and Hikaru to my right. I still felt like I was being sheltered, protected by my identical, fiery, feline warriors.

Each of them slid an arm behind my back, learning their eager face towards mine. "So are you excited?" Kaoru asked.

"Yeah. I mean, I haven't even seen a house bigger than a two story apartment," I said, then completely regretted it.

They hugged me, rubbed their cheeks against my hair, "Oh poor thing, you poor dear…" they kept saying, holding me like I was abused.

I released a long low sigh, "These rich people…" I muttered, but lost my resentment as we passed from the tree canopy, the beautiful mansion gasping into view. The building was huge: a large fountain, marble columns, groomed yard, lush gardens and tiled pathways. I felt my jaw drop, still staring as the car rolled to a stop.

The twins got out, walking away from me and I stumbled after them. They just tossed their book bags to the maids haphazardly, making the twin girls scramble to catch the bags. I stared at them unbelievingly as the contents spilled out over the ground and Hikaru and Kaoru didn't even look back. I knelt down, collecting the papers in my hands.

One of the twin maids, I'm not sure which, looked up at me with eyes swimming with gratitude, "Thank you," she whispered, the maids scurrying off inside. I hesitantly walked in, gazing at all the high walls and fashionable architecture. "Um, where is my room exactly?" I called to their backs.

At the same time, they raised their right hand, their left in their pockets, and waved it at me as they walked. "The maids will show you to your room. We have better stuff to do. Get unpacked and come downstairs at 8. That's when dinner is." They said at the same time.

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My room was large, complete with a big canopy bed, a walk out French balcony, and a master bathroom with a walk in closet.

Too much.

I spent the remainder of my time lying back on the fluffy bed, tracing the golden embroidery with a small pale finger. After what seemed like forever, the large clock on my wall struck 8 and screamed at me to leave the room. I shuffled down the stairs, wearing a simple shirt and jeans, making my way into the kitchen.

Hikaru and Kaoru were there already, leaning against the granite countertops, tormenting the maids as they tried to cook. Spotting me, they abandoned the maids, thinking I would be much better entertainment. They tangled themselves with my body, their limbs encircling me, their faces close. Each held up a spoon with some food on it, grinning.

"Open up, Haruhi. Have a taste." They said creepily.

Rolling my eyes, I let them each feed me that little bit, then I pursed my lips, "Is that a stir fry? It's so dry. Here, let me show you." I pushed my sleeves up, beginning to work on the food.

"Yay!" Hikaru and Kaoru chanted. "Commoner's Dinnertime! Commoner's Dinnertime!"

The heat was intense, causing a faint blush over my cheeks, and all the stirring was making all of my muscles I wasn't aware of ache. After a few minutes, the food was done, and I was just mixing it up more.

Hikaru put a hand on my right hip, placing his chin on my right shoulder, whispering into my ear, "Fed me please?" His lips brushed a sensitive part of my ear, his breath caressing my skin. It caused my eyes to flutter as I held out the spoon, letting him taste.

Kaoru crept up behind me, hand pressed to my left hip, chin on my left shoulder, "A bite for me too?" He ran his fingers through my short hair, fitting his head into the crook of my neck. I gave him, letting him have a bite as well.

They backed off after that, thankfully for my sake. I poured everyone a bowl, getting many complements, smiling as I ate my share.

"Tasty," the twins said flawlessly, giving two thumbs up. "Commoner's food is awesome. Way to go, Haruhi!"

The maids dipped their heads, "This is very good, Mistress. We'll have to get your recipe."

"Thank you guys so much. You have such a nice house. It's beautiful," I said.

Kaoru scoffed, "This is just our first house. You should see our father's new designs. It's quite amazing."

"Not like he'll let us see it," Hikaru muttered. Silence rang as Kaoru slapped Hikaru under the table.

After a minute, Kaoru cleared his throat, going off to bed, Hikaru on his heels. I sighed, "Well, I just that's my cue…"

The maids shooed me off to bed, refusing my offer to help clean up.

So I trudged up the stairs, collapsing into my new bed, getting swallowed up in the large comforter.

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I tried to call my dad, and after the fifth time, he answered.

"Hello Haruhi!" He said in a sing song voice. "How are you doing, daughter? Who did you choose to stay with? NOT THAT RAPIST RIGHT?!"

I almost chuckled, loving to hear his voice, "No, dad, I'm fine. I ended up choosing the Hitachiin twins, you like them, right?"

"Oh yes!" He exclaimed. "They were so gorgeous."

Chuckling, I asked, "So how's America?"

"They're so RUDE. And FAT… AND RUDE! Oh, but this job is worth it. It will be a huge step up, Haruhi."

"That's good to hear dad." I paused. "Actually, I was wanting to talk to you about something-"

"What was that dear-" Static. "-I can't hear a word-" Static. "Gotta go, darling. Bye!"

A little disappointed, I took the phone down from my ear and stared at it, ending the call. I stood, checking my window. The curtains were closed and the window locked, rain flinging itself relentlessly against the glass. I let the curtains fall back into place. Well, I should be fine, as long as it doesn't-

And then the thunder sounded.

I threw my phone, yelping and hiding under my blanket. My joints locked up, my jaw locked, tears streaming down my cheeks like hot grease. The lightning flashed and I screamed, burying my face down into the bed, wishing to rid myself of this world at this moment.

My sobs and screams must've caught some attention, because minutes later, someone entered my room. Hands gently pulled the blanket down and headphones covered my ears, blocking out thunder's horrible scream. Hikaru was behind me, arms around my middle and head resting in between my shoulder blades, whispering soft sweet nothing into the cloth of my shirt. When I opened my eyes, Kaoru had taken my face in his hands, wiping away my fallen tears with his thumbs like they were nothing more than fallen rain. He gazed down at me with golden eyes. "Look at me, focus on me." He mouthed.

After a few minutes, Kaoru glanced at Hikaru, and I read his lips: "Should we leave after she falls asleep?"

I felt Hikaru's head shake, feeling his words vibrate through my body, thrumming through his chest, "We leave when the rain does."

Feeling tears well up in my eyes again, I knew I wasn't crying because of the rain.

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A/n: So this time we saw the sweet, and not so sweet, sides of our twin devils. Please keep reviewing. You guys are awesome, tell me if you want more of this or not.