"You're mistaken, that can't be right. No one in the family has ever had something like this." Yuzuru said, his heart sinking as Yuuichi gave him the results of Tamaki's tests.

"I understand that this is upsetting, I went over it many times myself. It's not always passed down from the parents. You have to understand that it's not an automatic death sentence, If we start treatment right away there's a good chance we can possibly cure it. Acute Leukemia works quickly, the sooner we start, the better the chance. I can't promise it'll work but I can tell you that you'll be giving him the best opportunity to get through it." Yuuichi informed Yuzuru. The older man sighed, placing his head in his hands.

"You're absolutely sure, there's no way the results could be wrong?" He asked, his concern was beginning to show.

"I looked over it three times, but you are of course entitled to a second opinion if you would feel better." Yuzuru shook his head.

"I know you're very thorough when it comes to your patients, it's just-"

"I understand Mr. Suoh. It's hard to hear this as I said, but it's treatable, I can contact one of the many specialists we have on staff and I'll be working along side them, if there are any questions you're always welcome to ask or give me a call at any time." Yuuichi turned to his patient.

"Tamaki, you've been quiet, what do you think of all this?" Tamaki had been shocked by the news and simply lay quietly, lost in his thoughts. The sound of Yuuichi's voice pulled him back to reality.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't really paying attention." He admitted.

"That's understandable, I was asking how you feel about all of this."

"I don't know really, I'm trying to let it soak still seems unreal."

"How are you feeling physically?"

"Not good."

"I'll give you something to help. You just take it easy. Mr. Suoh, do I have you permission to get in touch with our specialist?"

"Yes, of course, anything Tamaki needs, you have my permission to set up for him."

"I just need you to sign a few consent forms and I'll get started. Tamaki, the medicine I'm going to give you shortly is an antibiotic, it's going to help with your fever as well as ease some of your other symptoms. It's going to make you tired, you're going to need to rest as much as you can right now." Tamaki merely nodded as his father followed Yuuichi out of the room.

Tamaki listened to the constant beeping of his monitor and attempted to ease his mind. Though the teen was concerned by his diagnosis, he worried more for his friends and his parents. He thought of the pain it would cause the hosts to know that he was ill, it was true that the host club teased each other daily, they became concerned when one or more of them were ill or hurt, particularly when it involved a hospital. He made up his mind quickly.

I can't tell them, I have to keep everything as normal as possible for as long as I can. It'll be best for all of us. Tamaki thought to himself, closing his eyes. His attempt at resting was interrupted by his phone. He sighed heavily and took hold of it, holding it up o eye level he began to read the message.

Are you feeling well enough for company? Kyoya's text read. Tamaki smiled, he was readjusted the bed so that he was sitting up now before replying.

I wouldn't mind having visitors. he pressed send and waited. Moments later, the hosts appeared.

"Hi Tama-Chan, how are you feeling?" Honey asked cheerfully. Tamaki smiled.

"A little better now. How is everything?"

"That's good, Everything's great, We hope you come back soon."

"Me too, Thanks for keeping up with everything while I'm out.I know I've been relying on all of you a lot lately, I just want you to know how much I appreciate it."

"I've told you a million times, it's not a problem, don't worry about it. Just worry about getting better and be ready to host as soon as you can." Kyoya said, Tamaki noticed now that Haruhi seemed to be hiding behind the group silently, her arms crossed over her chest and her eyes staring down at the floor.

"Haruhi, are you okay?" He asked softly, realizing the group was now looking at her, she instantly put on a small smile.

"I'm fine Senpai, you shouldn't be worried about me, just-"

"You know, if you're not comfortable in here, I understand, hospitals aren't exactly the best places when it comes to comfort, they can be a little unnerving. I wouldn't be upset if you wanted to go." Haruhi shook her head.

"No. I'm fine, really. did the doctor tell you what's wrong yet?"

Of all the questions in the world you had to ask that one, only natural I suppose.

"Nothing to worry about. I'm just here for observation for a couple of days. Shima just wanted to be sure it wasn't anything to be concerned about." He said trying to assure her.

"If Shima was worried it could be, and your dad has you brought here- it doesn't make any sense Senpai."

"I can't get anything past you can I Haruhi, alright, I'll tell you. They really did admit me for observation and I didn't want to worry any of you but I've had a fever and my stomach's been hurting a little, they're making sure I don't have appendicitis, we'll know by morning an they're trying to make sure my fever doesn't get worse." She seemed to accept this answer. Kyoya said nothing but seemed to have picked up on the lie. He decided that he would have to talk to Tamaki later, just the two of them.

"Aren't you worried though, if you have to have surgery?" She asked moving closer.

"No, Kyoya's family only hires the best medical staff, I don't see anything to be worried about, they must do a thousand of these everyday. I'll be fine. You don't have to worry about it." Again Haruhi bowed her head.

"It's just strange to see you lying in a hospital, I'm so used to you being...up and doing things with us."

"I know, I'll be doing that again soon, you'll see,I just need a few days to rest and take care of my fever," seeing the fear in their friend's eyes, Hikaru and Kaoru glanced at each other, nodded and smirked mischievously.

"Don't worry boss, while you're recovering, we'll look after everything so you can focus on getting better..." Hikaru said

"We'll even take care Haruhi for you."

"Great idea Kaoru, we can take her to that dance this weekend. What do you say Haruhi, you want to come with us?" Tamaki instantly knew they were trying to set her at ease with a moment of normalcy, He was careful to play into it. Hr glared at the twins.

"Don't even think about it, I don;t want you two shady twins near my Haruhi, I'd never allow you to take my precious daughter anywhere!"

"Come on Haruhi, what do you say, there's two of us so it'll be twice the fun." The twin teased in unison.

"Mommy, are you hearing this?!" He cried mimicking his usual reaction. The rants and taunts went on for the better part of an hour, with Haruhi seeming to enjoy the familiar arguments for once, seemingly just happy to see it again.

"Alright everyone, let's let Tamaki rest now, we've tortured him enough for tonight." Kyoya said ushering everyone out of the room, Tamaki called out to the twins after Haruhi had gone from sight. they turned to him.

"Thank you, for doing that for her." He said sincerely. The smiled.

"No problem boss." Hikaru replied.

"We can't pass up an opportunity to mess with you anyway, it was just as much for us." Kaoru smiled. When the twins exited leaving Tamaki and Kyoya, the ill teen shook his head.

"And that's why they're our little devils." he said.

"Yes well, I'll be coming by tomorrow. You and I have a lot to talk about, you're probably tired and I don't want to make i worse." The shadow king moved to the door and stopped.

"By the way, I think you should know that I can get your information quite easily, so I'd think twice and very carefully about what you say to me tomorrow. Get some rest, we'll talk soon." Kyoya said sternly, leaving Tamaki to close his eyes and allow his thoughts to wander to what he should do next.