So it seems that people enjoy this story, so here, Chapter 2! :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club, as we have established ...

What Kaoru could not understand was why he was jealous of Haruhi. Maybe it was because she was spending a lot of time with Hikaru. Maybe it was because they were going on a date. Maybe it was simply that he was being an overprotective twin brother. But none of these answers really made sense. They were still brother's and he'd never been jealous when Hikaru dated somebody before had he?

Well, then again, Hikaru had never been serious when he dated those other girls, so this was different. That must be it. And as his twin brother, Kaoru felt it was his duty to make sure that nothing goes wrong on there date. I couldn't hurt to just maybe follow them, could it?

He didn't want to go against Hikaru's wishes though. If he found out, he'd be very cross at Kaoru.

Kaoru had long since come home from school. After assuring Hikaru that he was fine and didn't need anything, he retreated into his room, the one place in the world he could really think clearly.

After about an hour of reading his english assignment, Kaoru's mother walked in, concern for her child evident on her face. "Kaoru, Hikaru said you were hurt today at your little club?"

"It was nothing, really. Haruhi just dropped her tray while she was distracted and then made it worse by turning around too quickly and spilled some of the coffee. An accident, that's all."

Yuzuha accepted Kaoru's story, as it was the same as the one that Hikaru had told her when he had mentioned it. "Okay dear, but you know you can tell me if anyone is intentionally hurting you, right?"

"I know mom, I've been through the whole bullying lecture at school, don't worry."

That had been a strange day for Kaoru. He felt awful about all of the stories that he had heard and wondered if anyone had ever taken his and Hikaru's playful teasing as bullying. Hikaru had told him that no there was no way that could've happened. Still the thought always kind of ate away at him.

His mother smiled, "I love you."

"I love you too."

Now she looked a little confused as how to proceed with whatever she was about to say. Finally figuring out how to articulate her thoughts she said, "Kaoru, your father and I are going to be going on a business trip to New York."

"You are? For how long?" Kaoru knew immediately that he wouldn't like the answer.

"Four months."

She was attempting to gauge his reaction, but he wasn't sure what he felt. This would be the longest that they had ever left Hikaru and Kaoru alone. "We can't come with you guys?"

"I don't want to take you out of school that long. I'm sorry sweetie."

"Oh." He wasn't sure what to think.

"Don't worry, it'll fly by." she smiled at him.

"When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow morning." she told him reluctantly.

"Well can we see you off?"

"Only if you go to school directly afterwards."

"Okay." And with that Yuzuha left Kaoru's room.

He sighed irritably when he noticed that the door was left ajar. He got up and walked the expanse of his room necessary to close it, that's when he saw Hikaru headed down the hall toward his room. "Kaoru." he called out smiling.

"What is it?"

"Didja hear the news? Mom's going away for four months!"

Kaoru decided that he disliked how excited Hikaru was acting about their mother's departure. Whatever he had planned, it was probably something Kaoru didn't want to be a part of, but would anyway. "Yeah, so?"

"So, we get the house to ourselves! We can have friends over whenever we want to!"

For some reason Kaoru couldn't shake the thought that when Hikaru said "friends" he meant Haruhi. Kaoru wouldn't be surprised if he saw a lot more of her hanging around the house, and he wasn't overjoyed at the idea. He should be though, right? They are best friends, and best friends want to be around each other. Maybe Haruhi wasn't his best friend anymore.

"That's true I never thought of that!" Kaoru said pretending to be just as ecstatic as Hikaru was.

After that they played video games. Well Hikaru played, Kaoru just kind of watched and gave his brother pointers or told him when he was about to be killed. This is how it always was. Kaoru hardly ever played video games, only on rare occasions that his brother was not around. After about two hours of first person shooting and the song of grenades being detonated Kaoru chose to go to bed. Getting into his bed and covering himself in his various blankets he soon fell asleep.

Upon waking up he noticed that the maids had cleaned his clothes and left them on the chair of his desk. He smiled, the maids had always been kind to him and his brother, even when they play pranks on them.

Kaoru began showering. "Hey Kao."

Kaoru jumped, he was not expecting his brother to just waltz right in while he was taking a shower. "Y-Yeah?" he stuttered trying to steady his racing heart.

"Can I borrow your hairbrush? The cat killed mine."

"How did he kill it?"

"I don't know but he did. It's dead. Just let me borrow yours while I plan a proper burial." Kaoru sighed and agreed since there was really nothing else he could do. It was difficult to argue with Hikaru.

Stepping out of the shower with a towel around his waist, searching through various cabinets for the brush, he couldn't help but catch a glimpse of his brother's currently naked torso. Sure, they're identical twins, but Hikaru was always more ... muscular.

Hikaru took the brush and left with it. Kaoru couldn't help but blush and realize what he's done. He was checking out his brother's chest! What kind of sick, narcissistic freak was he turning into?

Checking the digital clock resting on his nightstand he decided that he couldn't ponder this for too long. He pulled on his clothes and rushed down to his favorite coffee shop. "Kaoru, you're back!" the server said popping her gum.

The sound made Kaoru twitch in annoyance. "Hi Ava." Ava was a public school student that always seemed to serve Kaoru every morning no matter how many people were around or what time it was.

"Do you just want 'the regular'?" she asked flipping her hair. The smell of strawberry perfume assaulted his nostrils. He gave her a quick nod and she walked away to fill his order. Good, he could breathe.

The girl walked back over with his order and he paid her. He set off practically running toward the school in fear of being late to class. He arrived just as the bell was ringing and made a point to give Hikaru the coffee that he guessed to be warmer. His twin smiled and mouthed a thank you.

Classes always seem to go by faster on a Friday. Before he knew it, Kaoru was in the host club all over again. Again no cosplay. Not that Kaoru minded. He honestly didn't really enjoy the activity if he had to be honest. Sometimes he pretended he did, but that was just acting.

"Have you two ever slept in the same bed?" Wow some girls just don't understand the concept of subtlety.

Not one to drop the ball Hikaru cooed, "Of course, I love seeing my little brothers innocent sleeping face."

"Oh Hikaru." Kaoru said blushing. Acting of course ...

Haruhi rolled her eyes at them. She just didn't understand.

Time passed by rather quickly at the host club. Girls chatted about superficial things, while the guys just listened and added a nod or two. Everyone was so absorbed in their conversations hardly anyone noticed the way Hikaru and Haruhi were staring at each other.

Except Kaoru that is. He noticed. And at that was when he decided that he suddenly had plans on Saturday. Oh, what do you know, he's going to that place, that place Hikaru and Haruhi were going to. That thing ... at that place ... Yeah, real busy, not following them at all, total coincidence ...

So there, another chapter. Again, like or hate? Please review, because I worry I might be messing everything up. :/

-Rine