"Your job is to keep Tamaki company until I get there. It'll be a while. it'll take several hours to wake up and be where I need to be as far as being able to move around. I'll join you as soon as I can. He knows I'm going to be late but I should remind you not to mention this to him." Kyoya said,he sat on the edge of the bed,allowing Yuuichi to take his temperature.

"Don't worry,we got it,the boss won't hear it from us." Hikaru said dismissively .

"See that he doesn't." The shadow king warned. "Is this really necessary?" The doctor wrote his findings in the chart before placing it on the table.

"Standard procedure, you should know how this works by now." Yuuichi replied. "It's not just Tamaki we need to look after."

" what about you,Kyoya senpai,if we're with Tamaki senpai,should we-"

"You won't need to watch over me,Haruhi. I'd rather you be there for Tamaki.I'm going to be fine. It's normally an outpatient procedure,but my brother seems to think-"

"given the way you describe your headaches,you might appreciate something a little stronger for the pain. I'm sure you wouldn't mind having an excuse to spend the extra time with your friend. It's probably going to be easier for you both to go through the process. The more support he has,the better it's going to be." Yuuichi pulled out his stethoscope,placing it on Kyoya's chest.

"You're not worried about the surgery at all?" Haruhi asked.

" No. It's not something to worry about. " Kyoya replied after a moment of silence.

"He can't exactly back out now even if he had second thoughts. we've already started to kill off the bad marrow, Tamaki would die if we don't replace what he's already lost at this point" Yuuichi explained. The hosts shared fearful glances.

"But you do understood that I'm not about to let that happen, don't you, need I remind you that's the reason we're here?"

" we know, it's just hard to hear it. " Kaoru said,resting a hand on Hikaru 's shoulder.

"All right, Kyoya, they'll be coming in to get you ready shortly. I want you to go change and rest for a little while,I can't give you anything for your headache before surgery so I suggest you try to relax and maybe it'll go on its own."

"Do I really need to wear that ridiculous -"

" Yes. But don't worry, I've got a robe for you as well. " the twins couldn't hold back a snicker.

"That's enough of that." Kyoya said sternly,pushing his glasses back into place. Instantly, they became silent.

"You mastered our father's glare I see." Yuuichi teased, handing Kyoya the proper hospital attire.

"Go on, everyone.I'll see you as soon as I can. There's no need to worry."

"Good luck Kyoya-senpai " Haruhi said, moving into the hall. She waited while the twins said goodbye and they journeyed back to the elevator.

"I'm sorry you don't feel good,Tama-chan." Honey took a bite of the cake he brought with him.

" I've gotten used to it. it's not as bad as it has been. Hopefully that's going change soon. it feels a little different this time. "

"Good different?"

" i don't know,maybe it's just that I miss Kyoya,I'm so used to him being here. everything just feels off today. "

"Kyoy-chan will be here as soon as he can. He loves you, I don't think there's anything that could keep him away completely." Honey assured him.

"I know. He 's amazing... I'm sorry,Honey-senpai, I didn't ask how your brother's torment went yesterday." The shorter host placed the plate and from on the bedside table.

"Chika-chan came in second. I'm really proud of him, but he didn't take it well. I'm not allowed to go watch him anymore,he said I probably brought him bad luck."

" that's a little harsh,isn't it. I mean you would think you'd want your family at something like that. "Tamaki said,pulling the blanket closer.

" Yeah,but he hates me. No matter what I do,it won't change. But I still love him,that's not going to change either...which only makes him even angrier at me. " Honey shook his head. "It's sad, we weren't always like this." The hosts sat in silence,it was clear that the divide between the brothers hurt Honey.

"Maybe one day he'll see that you were actually supporting him through all this and appreciate you being there." Tamaki said at last.

"Maybe , but I'm not counting on it."

"You never know, no one can see the future. He may not get along with you now, but when he's a little older it might change things. I wouldn't give up yet."

"You're right, stranger things have happened,I guess. Are you doing okay, I mean how do you feel about all this. You finally felt a little better and -"

" I admit,I am a little worried about it. I guess after everything you guys have been through with me,there's no point in trying to pretend I'm not. " Honey offered a gentle smile.

"You never had to,Tama-chan, and you never will. If you don't feel good,or you're a little sad and afraid,you should tell us. We're your friends and we want to be here for you. I'm sorry you felt like everything had to be on you with your illness. You don't have to keep so much to yourself. Sometimes you just can't carry all that weight on your own, when you can't...that's why we're here."

"Thanks. I'm sorry I've been such a pain -"

" you haven't. You've been there for us,that's what family does,Tama-chan. Just think, you'll be back at the host club before you know it. Maybe you'll be able to come with us next time."

"Yeah. Can I ask you a favor?"

"Sure, anything you want." Honey said.

"Kyoya's kind of having a hard time with this trip, He's been more tired and I just want him to relax. I don't want him to spend the weekend worrying about things, could you try to remind him to just take the time for himself. He's been having a lot more stress lately and I don't want him to get sick."

"I don't know if he'll listen,but I can try. He loves you and that's going to make it harder for him to take his mind off of you trying to recover by yourself."

" I know. But it's not going to do any good for him to get sick,stress can have a bad effect on people. "

"Why are you so sure he'll care about what I say?" The shorter host asked.

"He respects you,not that he doesn't respect the others,but you're able to stay calm when others find it difficult. I think that's what Kyoya needs now. If I tell him,well we've all seen how much he listens to me." Honey looked away .

"Kyoy-chan does what he thinks is best. He 's good about knowing what to do, and I'll admit,he should take time for himself. It's not always the easiest thing to do. But that's what happens when you really love someone,you put what they need or want before yourself."

Tamaki was about to reply when he noticed the remaining hosts arriving. Haruhi forced a smile.

" Good morning everyone."

" good morning,Haru-chan! " Honey greeted cheerfully. The hosts sat down and immediately began talking about the upcoming weekend adventure. Tamaki was glad to see that his family seemed to feel better about going, though he knew that it could all change in an instant.