Now I bring you back, ladies and… ladies… and maybe a guy if you have no girlfriend, are gay, or if you're my boyfriend David who I force to read my stuff (or you're really, really bored) Anywhos! Here's the next chapter!

Five: A Secret

Light poured softly through the windows of the Hichiin home. The gentle sun made its way down to the hard floor, where its pattern was interrupted by the small pile of clothing that lay sprawled about the floor. Other then that, there was no other light inside the twin's room. Hikaru awoke to this setting.

Body relaxed and mind glazed over, Hikaru's eyes creaked his eyes open to see his mirror image beside him, who was sleeping soundly.

On an act of impulse, Hikaru slowly pushed a copper lock away from his brother's face. In the action, Kaoru's eyes started to twitch.

"Hikaru…?" he grumbled. Hikaru chuckled.

"Sorry… didn't mean to wake you…"

Kaoru smiled and nudged his head into the pillow.

"You didn't…"

Hikaru leaned his face close to Kaoru's. But, their moment was ruined with a knock on the door.

"Boys?" came their mother's voice from the other side. "Um, are you two ok in there? I heard a lot of thumps last night…"

The twins shot up in bed and looked at each other.

"Uh… we're fine, mom!" said Hikaru. "Kaoru… fell off the bed!"

"Why am I the one to fall off?" whispered Kaoru.

"You're the clumsy one," he whispered back.

"Ah."

"Well… alright, boys… just be careful…"

"We will!" they chimed. Then, they heard footsteps leave the hall, causing them to sigh in relief.

"Maybe this will be tougher then we thought," said Kaoru, running his hands through his hair.

Hikaru put his arms around his shoulders.

"We'll be alright, I promise."

"But what if we aren't? What if we get caught? We could be arrested for this."

"No one's going to find out."

Kaoru looked away. Hikaru gave him a squeeze, and rested his head next to Kaoru's.

"Hey… it'll be alright. It's ok if no one understands."

Kaoru smiled and placed his hand on Hikaru's.

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"SUPER STARLIGHT KICK!" Tamaki called, kicking the soccer ball towards the other team.

It was a sunny afternoon, and the "host club", as they called themselves, was playing a nice game of soccer. Hikaru and Kaoru were on one team with Mori as their goalie, and Haruhi and Tamaki on the other, Hunny as the goalie. Kyoya was the ref. Or rather, he was the guy on the side who typed on his computer.

It had been a full week since the twins' "confessions", and still, no one had any idea of their secret lives. And they were determined to keep it that way.

"Incoming!" said Kaoru as the black and white ball made it toward them. Hikaru jerked his head foreword, banging the ball back towards the other side. And so the game went on, with the occasional fake cheer from Kyoya.

Little did they know, a pair of binoculars watched them from a far, mainly observing the tall blonde and his team-mate. As they played, the owner of the magnifiers smirked mischievously at Haruhi's constant reassurance from both sides.

As the small game came to a close, the score remained tied at zero to zero. As the final stretch came into sight, the twins had the ball in their possession. Through simultaneous coordination, the two passed the ball back and forth, dancing along the barely grassy field, with Haruhi and Tamaki on their tails.

Hikaru could feel Tamaki on his tail as he ran with the ball between his feet. As he got closer to the goal, he could see no opening for him. Looking to his side, he could also see Haruhi blocking Kaoru flawlessly.

As Hikaru's options became increasingly declining, Hikaru made a quick decision, and kicked it as hard as he could to Kaoru. However, as it soared through the air, Hikaru wished he could take back the action.

The ball hurled across the field, only to hit Haruhi square in the stomach, knocking her off of her feet.

Hikaru, realizing the deed before it was done, was the first to her side, Tamaki and the rest right behind him. He kneeled beside her, helping her up. Tamaki did the same.

"Haruhi! I'm so sorry!" he began.

"Well you should be!" barked Tamaki. He held Haruhi close to him. "You nearly extinguished young Haruhi's delecate life! You should be ashamed!"

Haruhi pushed him away. "I'm fine. It was just an accedent, after all."

"Are you sure?" said Hikaru. "Don't you think you should have it looked at or something?"

"I'm ok." She stood up, dusting herself off.

"You're possitive?"

"Yes, I'm absolutely sure!" she said, agitated. "Now will everyone quite fussing? It's really annoying."

Tamaki started to plead his case, with help from Hunny, while Haruhi tried hard not to slap him from irritation. Meanwhile, Kaoru had asked a word with Hikaru. He walked his brother behind an old dumpster.

"What's up, Kaoru?" he said. He looked at his feet.

"Um… Hikaru? Do you – do you like Haruhi?"

He blinked.

"What?" Kaoru blushed and started to fidget. Hikaru laughed and lifted Kaoru's chin. "Kaoru, don't even think that. Sure, she's cute, but if I wanted her, I wouldn't waist my time with my own brother."

"Hikaru!"

"I'm kidding!" he said, putting his hands on his shoulders. "Look, I don't have any feelings for Haruhi, ok?"

"Really?"

"Of course! Besides, Tamaki would probably have a stroke if there was any compotition."

Kaoru giggled. "Yeah… what a baby."

Hikaru gave him a little peck and then ushered him back onto the field. Meanwhile, Ecliar put down her binoculars and grinned, a plan forming in her mind.

Yes! Another chappie has ended! What do you think of this one?

T.