Chapter 12

KaoruxOCxHikaru

"So what are we going to do Hikaru?" asked Kaoru.

"About what?" replied Hikaru.

"Chelsea…" Kaoru murmured.

"She'll decide eventually, no need for us to get in any hurry. The time will come when it comes…" Hikaru answered.

It was such a relief to be back home with the twins. I got my old apartment back and they helped me unpack insisting to stay the night. I agreed to it, but only because I had missed them so much. It was a cold night, and there was clatter of rain hitting the roof above. I loved the rain, but… thunderstorms… like Haruhi they scared me. I was hoping it wouldn't storm tonight, I didn't want the twins to see my vulnerable side.

The twins came prepared, even if I declined their self invitation they were staying anyway. They had duffle bags packed with a change of clothes, toothbrushes, all the essentials of staying the night at one's house. Once they came out in matching orange and baby blue pajamas I felt my face grow warm. I had my usual pajama bottoms and a t-shirt on. They took note of my rosy cheeks, but I turned away and turned on the TV, sitting Indian style on the floor. They weren't going to ignore it so easily, not after my returning and all.

They each sat on either side of me, but facing me. My eyes darted back and forth at them, "What?" I demanded.

They both smirked and Hikaru pulled me over to him, wrapping his arms around my waist and pressing my back against his built chest and stomach. My legs unfolded when he did so, and Kaoru crawled up on top of me and rested his head on my chest, with his arms also entangled around my waist. My eyes shimmered and I looked away from him quickly to try to ignore the present situation, occupying my eyes with the television.

"Ah, ah, ah, what did we say about being ignored?" Hikaru teased, gathering my hair and tossing it over one of my shoulders before just gently gliding his lips over my bare shoulder and up onto my neck before my earlobe. I froze and got goose bumps.

Even if this was a guilty pleasure for me I had to protest, "It's my first night back and you guys are already starting this crap?" I growled.

"Oh don't pretend you're hating this," Hikaru cooed in my ear.

"I'm not pretending." I retorted.

"That walk away." replied Hikaru.

My face turned redder as I thought of a reply, "You expect me to just toss Kaoru off me?" I sneered.

Kaoru's head rose when he heard his name and he leaned forward wrapping his delicate arms around my shoulders, "You don't have to pretend this bothers you Chelsea, we're all alone here." he said resting his forehead against mine.

My face flushed more and I stared down as low as I possibly could away from Kaoru's enchanting gaze.

I then felt Hikaru nibble at my earlobe as I got a shock to my senses and froze in place, "Please stop." I whined. My hands were shaking weakly as they grabbed onto Hikaru's knee caps tightly.

"Aww," Hikaru whispered in my ear, "but you taste so good."

"I get it, this is just as much fun for you guys as ever, now knock it-!" I was about to yell when thunder boomed above and the lights shut off. Out of instinct I grabbed Kaoru and pulled him in closer, since he was in arms reach.

"What's the matter?" Kaoru whispered into my other ear, "Do storms scare you?"

My eyes widened in the darkness, "It just took me off guard." I murmured back into his ear.

Hikaru had his head now rested on my other shoulder and I could just feel the evil smirk across his face growing. It made a chill go up my spine, "We're right here you know? You're not by yourself or anything." he cooed.

"Yeah Chelsea don't be scared and don't try to be strong," Kaoru's statement sounded genuine, "You can just be yourself around us, okay?"

Slowly, I started to let my guard down, by resting my body more willingly against Hikaru's. I'm pretty sure he felt it, because for an instant he tightened his grip around my waist, "See? Is this so bad?" He asked, with his lips just centimeters away from my ear.

It was still pitch black in the room, and the dark was another one of my fears. The twins were the only thing keeping me sane right now. I continued my hold on Kaoru, his body was calm and not tensed, it seemed he didn't mind at all. Thunder and lightning roared just outside, and it came to my attention the lights weren't coming back on anytime soon.

"Maybe I should get some flashlights, and candles." I murmured, "Excuse me Kaoru." I said letting go of him and slowly pulling myself up. I walked into the kitchen and felt around for the cabinet door handle. Opening it, I used my hands to search around inside for a flashlight. I found my big flashlight, the one mom and I used way back when. Hard to believe I still had it. Spinning around toward where I thought the twins were they were no longer there, and suddenly Hikaru came up behind me and started tickling my sides. I jumped and even let out a small scream. He laughed in response.

"What was that for?" I growled.

He smirked at me, but said nothing.

My eyes darted frantically, "Where's Kaoru?"

I felt Kaoru's hand run across my lower back to get a firm grip around my waist, "Hi there." He chimed happily, and I got the chills.

"Afraid of the dark too huh Yankee?" asked Hikaru stepping closer.

I looked down at the floor and then guided the flashlight across the kitchen, ignoring his accusation, "there's gotta be a couple candles around here."

"Oh, I remember unpacking those!" Kaoru stated as he looked into one of the kitchen drawers, and pulled out a couple, each with it's own stand so the wax wouldn't drip, he then pulled out a box of matches that were also in the drawer, "Glad you were prepared." He murmured, lighting the candles with a match.

I looked back into the cabinet I found the flashlight in and found two more flashlights and tossed one to each of the boys, "There, now you each have one."

Kaoru turned his on and walked over to the coffee table in the living room. He then placed one of the candles at the center of the table and sat down on the floor, "What now?" he said lifting his head to look at Hikaru and me who were standing side by side behind the counter.

"I guess just…" thunder boomed before I could continue, "Wait it out…" I breathed.

"Calm down," Hikaru cooed, pulling me in toward him, "We're not leaving you anytime soon."

He grabbed the other lit candle and guided me over to the coffee table, setting his candle beside Kaoru's. Both twins had their flashlights off for now, and hesitantly I turned mine off as well.

"See this isn't so bad," Kaoru reassured with a smile looking over at me. I was sitting on the opposite side of the table facing him. Hikaru had his own little side to himself also.

It was silent for a time, before I decided to speak again, while standing up and turning on my flashlight, "I'll go get a couple spare blankets and a few pillows." that said I went to the closet and retrieved the items. Should I stay out in the living room with the boys for the night? Going to my room and leaving them alone out there sounded sort of strange, but would they really be alone? They'd have each other, but what about me?

When I returned, I turned off the flashlight and handed them each a pillow and a blanket, while supplying myself with one as well. For some reason I was really tired, rain normally did this to me, but thunderstorms were bothersome to try and sleep through. I rested my pillow against the foot of the couch and put the blanket over me, slumping down into a half lying position.

Kaoru crawled over and sat in front of me Indian style, giving me a curious expression, "Tired?" he asked.

"Very," I mumbled, closing my eyes.

Hikaru then took his place beside me and put his arm around my shoulder, resting his head against my own. My eyes slowly opened, and I watched Kaoru's expression slowly give an essence of sadness, and held out my arms openly to him, "Want to snuggle?" I asked with a grin.

He smirked at me which quickly turned into a small innocent smile and resumed his position he had earlier. I grabbed his blanket and pulled it over on top of him, and started stroking his ginger hair gently.

"Why don't you ever do that sort of thing for me?" Hikaru groaned with annoyance and a hint of jealousy.

"Why should I do it for you?" I teased, looked over at him and he stared at me for time before leaning in just inches from my face. I stared into his liquid gold feline eyes, and felt them churning with desire as he stared into my soul, "What?" I breathed.

He cupped my cheek with his hand, "I just have this desire to kiss you…" he whispered.

"I wonder how many times you've used that line on Kaoru…" I hissed.

He grinned at my come back, and teased my lips by just gliding his softly across them, "Don't make comments like that, or I will treat you like Kaoru, and if you think this is bad," He stroked my cheek with his thumb and kissed me passionately, "then you don't want that."

Kaoru's eyes opened and although he looked a little nervy about Hikaru kissing me, he wanted to play along, "Hikaru, what is that supposed to mean?" He said blushing.

Hikaru turned to him and grinned, "I'll show you long after the Yankee has fallin asleep Kaoru." He was grinning evilly, eyes filled with sinful intentions.

"H-Hikaru…" Kaoru whispered, as Hikaru cupped his face and leaned in close.

My curiosity was getting the better of me, I wanted so bad to get back at Hikaru, I just couldn't resist the temptation welling up inside my being. My hand reached up to the back of Hikaru's head and filled the gap between their faces by pressing his head forward. Both their eyes grew large and for a long time after they were quiet before slowly turning to me with bright blushing faces. It was the first time I ever seen them both blush, and thunder boomed above at that moment, but it didn't phase me. I was too busy laughing. I laughed so hard I slumped down till I was lying flat on the ground. Kaoru was so shocked he got off me, and was still so surprised he couldn't blink.

I finally started to catch my breath when I felt a warmth above me and opened my eyes to see Hikaru hovering over me, "You're quite the little devil…" he growled, and leaned in, "There are so many things I wish to do to you right now." He smirked. My eyes stared up into his and I just sighed.

"Can't let me have any fun huh?" I asked turning my head away.

He used the opportunity to bite down on my neck very hard and my whole body tensed, with my eyes wide open, there was a pause, and he let go. My face was now flushed, "Was that the expression we were looking for?" He asked Kaoru.

Kaoru nodded cheerfully and they both shared a grin.

I placed my hand on my neck, and my face grew cold, "Get off." I growled.

Hikaru seemed surprised by my reaction, but slowly retreated off me. I got to my feet, grabbed my flashlight and headed down the hallway to my room.

"Where are you going?" called Kaoru.

"To bed." I replied, and slammed my door behind me.

I sighed, and fell down on my bed, placing the flashlight upright on my nightstand. I don't know why that bothered me so. Maybe it didn't bother me at all and that's why it was bothering me! I rolled over on my side and hunched into a fetal position, trying not to cry.

Now that I was by myself, I felt really alone, and once again the sounds of the storm and the darkness suffocated me, even with the small ray of light against my back. I stared out the window watching the rain pour down and thought to myself, "What makes the Earth cry? Does it cry because it's alive, or perhaps because it knows it's dying? Maybe it feels alone? Maybe it feels used? Or maybe it cries… to let its emotions run free and feel better when the sun, its wonderful friend, returns to shed some light upon it." I was so caught up in my daydream, that I didn't hear the door slowly creak open and then creak closed. I did however feel someone sit behind me on the edge of the bed, and turned around quickly. It was Hikaru, with Kaoru standing right beside him. A stray tear slide down my face, but he shunned it away with his index finger.

"I'm sorry," Hikaru whispered, and gave me a kiss on the forehead more gentle and loving than ever before, "I really am." Thunder clashed and I grabbed onto him tightly.

Kaoru walked over to the other side of the bed and slid under the covers, "If you won't stay with us, no matter how many times you run away… we'll always come looking for you." He said smiling. I turned my attention toward him and mirrored his expression. Hikaru pulled the blanket over the both of us and there I was; lying between the two most amazing people in my life, as they both snuggled against me like lonely children. I kept their hands in mine, fingers laced, and heart full. I was so happy, and I don't think the smile ever fell from my face as I too fell asleep.

"If you won't stay with us, no matter how many times you run away… we'll always come looking for you."

I would keep those words close to my heart for the rest of my life.

Author's notes: BONUS CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE! Yay! Hope you guys like it. I wanted it to be a sort of very sentimental chapter, where she got to spend some really up close and personal time with the twins. Oh and as for the twin kiss thing I just thought it'd be funny xD leave me feedback! That fuels my inspiration to keep me writing bonus chapters. I love hearing from you guys and thanks to all that have been reading and writing responses, you guys are the best. Please keep it up and have a wonderful day =D