Sakura stayed home for the next few days, more depressed than she could handle. Her mother kept a close eye on her from the moment she awoke from a deep slumber caused by as much as an hour of sobbing.

The brothers continued school as usual, but the sadness still club to their hearts. They refused to attend the Host Club, saying they needed time. Luckily for them, Tamaki allowed it, and by Tamaki, I obviously mean Kyouya.

Every once in a while after school, their pain-stricken friend would call, wanting to talk to a twin for comfort.

That following weekend, while Hikaru was showering, Kaoru made his escape, leaving a note for his brother. He rode in the family limo to Sakura's home, thinking about what he would say.

"Young master," the driver called softly, "We've arrived."

"Hm?" The younger Hitachiin was so deep in thought, he didn't notice they had stopped in front of a small mansion. "Oh. Thank you. I'll call when I'm ready to come home." He stepped out of the car and shut the door behind him., waving the driver off as he rang the doorbell.

A few moments passed until Mrs. Shissa answered. "Ah, you must be one of the Hitachiin brothers. Hikaru, is it?"

He smiled softly. "No, ma'am. I'm Kaoru, but it's fine." He peeked around the woman. "Is… Sakura home?"

She frowned slightly and nodded. "Out back in the garden. Please, do be careful with her."

"Thank you, Mrs. Shissa." He gave her a slight nod before she shut the door and he began to walk around back. A distant rumble could be heard. "Sounds like a storm's brewing," he mumbled to himself. A lovely garden welcomed him to the back yard. Tulips, daises, and especially roses were everywhere, and sitting in one of the rose beds was Sakura.

He approached her carefully, unsure of what to do. He cleared his throat quietly, an arm behind his back.

She looked up quickly, a slight gasp slipping her lips. "IK-Kaoru? What-What are you doing here?" she questioned as he sat beside her.

"I wanted to make sure you were alright. Your father made me promise to take good care of you." He blushed slightly at his words, looking to his side for a moment. I wouldn't want to break a promise I made for him." He saw her smile out of the corner of his eye, making him look directly at her and smile back.

A moment of silence filled the air, a tinge of happiness with it. Neither said a word as a light breeze blew by.

"You wanna see my favorite spot in the garden?" the bronze-haired girl suddenly offered, looking to the twin again.

He looked up at the girl and smiled. "Sure." He stood and held out a hand to help her up, which she took politely. When her hand touched his, however, Kaoru felt a spark ignite within him. He shook off the feeling and followed the female through a hedge maze until they came upon a lovely hutch. Rose bushes stood guard on either side of it, columns of curling vines behind them.

"It's amazing," he said, gazing at the small structure. She giggled softly and smiled.

Suddenly, a flash of light flew across the sky, rumbling thunder chasing after it. Sakura jumped with a quiet shriek, running into the hutch and curling into a ball on one of the benches.

"Sakura?" he called softly, sitting beside her, "Are you afraid of storms?"

She nodded, shaking a little bit as she pulled her legs up to her chest. "Terrified. I can't stand-!" She squeaked as another round of thunder and lightning interrupted her. Rain began to lightly tap the roof of the garden dome.

The male sat beside her and hesitantly wrapped his arms around her, hugging the girl close to his side. "It's alright," he cooed, "I'll take care of you, alright?" She buried her face in his chest as her grip tightened. He nuzzled her gently as he softly whispered a song in her ear.

"Little child, be not afraid. The rain pounds harsh like an unwanted stranger. There is no danger. I am here tonight… Little child, be not afraid. The thunder explodes and the lightning flash illuminates your tear-stained face. I am here tonight.

"And some day you'll know that nature is so. The same rain that draws you near me falls on rivers and land, on forest and sand makes the beautiful world that we see in the morning."

Sakura blushed deeply as he sang to her. Her eyes began to droop as she cuddled closer to Kaoru. He didn't mind, really. In fact…

He kind of enjoyed her closeness.

The storm was brief, the lightning and thunder staying fairly dull. The rain tapped steadily against the roof, almost like music for the twin's lullaby, sending himself into a light slumber as he held the girl in his arms.