The moment that you all have been waiting for.
Driving through the city, Kaoru saw a sign that they quickly passed by. It was directing them towards the local hospital. The boy felt anxious and excited at the same time. Kyouya noticed, but he didn't say anything. Again, the older man parked the car on the side walk. They got out of the car. Kyouya stated, "So, here we are. This is where Hikaru is."
They were standing in front of a tall grayish blue building. The building itself looked like it was made of glass.
I'm finally here...I get to see Hikaru...Kaoru gulped as he felt his heart beating faster than normal.
Kyouya startled him when the older man grasped his elbow. The boy looked curiously at him, and he was a bit surprised to see the older man with a look of worry. Kaoru was confused. "What?"
"Just...be prepared..." Kyouya released his arm as he took the lead into the hospital.
They entered through the automatic doors, smelling the atheistic and cleanliness. There was a waiting room with people, sitting in chairs. The people had all kinds of expressions. One woman looked lost as she put her hands together as though she was praying. A few children were scared. Another was crying while the mother was comforting the child.
"This is the pediatrician side. Your brother has his own room. He's a few floors above. Let's go." Kyouya walked into the halls, dodging people along the way.
Kaoru followed. He was worried. He wondered why his older twin was here of all places. Rather not thinking of the worst, he noticed that there were doctors and nurses greeting the older man. I guess that when he's the head chief, he has to deal with bringing people here...Kaoru felt a sudden sadness for the older man. Being on a occupation like this, of course, Kyouya has to bring in people from their near death situations.
"Kaoru, what are you thinking?" Kyouya stepped into the elevator and he pressed the level number. He couldn't help but notice that the boy looked towards the floor with a grim expression.
"I just couldn't help but think you've had to deal with a lot of things, connecting with the hospital." Kaoru stated, feeling sad.
Kyouya noticed that the boy was thinking way too much on his occupation. Of course, he had to bring in people from a near death situations, such as people being held hostages, getting shot near the heart or head, or worse. The older man pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose. He leaned against the wall. "Kaoru, you must understand that that my occupation has to deal with tragedies such as this. For the past six or so years, I had to tell families the death of their love ones. It was heartbreaking at times, but it was my job to inform them. It wouldn't have been better if they were kept in the dark. I would rather not see them wonder where their love ones are."
" And, what if...or, I mean...how would you tell me that if...something were to happen to Hikaru? Would you be able to tell me?" Kaoru looked upwards at the older man.
Kyouya was at a lost for words. He looked into the boy's eyes, seeing them shine. The boy was ready to cry. The older man sighed, reaching out with his hand. He gently caressed the boy's cheek with the edge of his fingertips. "Kaoru, it wouldn't happen. You shouldn't think things like that. Don't hurt yourself from thinking bad things that will never happen."
Kaoru looked towards the ground as he held Kyouya's hold in both of his. He stared at the man's arm with a half lidded gaze. "But, what if though...?"
Kyouya didn't say anything then. The doors opened and Kaoru released his hand. The walked out of the elevator as people came in, crowding it up. Kyouya entered the halls, seeing that it was as crowded as the floor below them. Kaoru could see the nurses and doctors entering and leaving in and out of the rooms. He followed Kyouya. The older man walked further into the halls, hearing the greetings of the employees that worked here and he greeted them back.
Soon enough, they stopped in front of a door. There was a sign, reading 'Occupant: Hikaru Hitachiin'. Kyouya looked to the boy, who was staring at the name plate. "Well, Kaoru, we're here."
Kaoru nodded as he reached for the knob, and he turned it. The door creaked and Kaoru peeked inside.
There on the bed was none other than Hikaru Hitachiin. When he saw who came in, he turned his head, he smiled. "Oh, so you came."
Kaoru couldn't help but feel emotional. Tears started to stream down his face. He inched towards his brother, but he was shocked when he heard the words that came out of Hikaru's mouth.
"So, who are you? You look exactly like me. That's a surprise." Hikaru grinned.
Kaoru was shocked. He was shocked at the words that he said. His eyes widen. He felt his emotions storming inside him. He felt confused, lost, happy, sad, angry, and a mix of other indescribable emotions. His body shook, but he wouldn't show it.
Then, he was startled when he felt a pat on the shoulder, looking up at Kyouya. Kyouya cleared his voice, "Hikaru, this boy is your twin brother. Remember what I told you?"
"Oh, yeah! You did! Its been a long time! I remember now! So, my name is Hikaru Hitachiin! Your name is...?" Hikaru enthusiastically stated with a grin.
"Oh, uh...Kaoru...Kaoru Hitachiin," Kaoru gave a forced smile to his older brother.
"Kaoru?! Wow! I'm impressed! I like your name! It fits you well!" Hikaru grinned again.
Kaoru didn't know what else to say. He was at a lost. He still felt a mix of emotions storming inside of his head. The boy looked downwards, "Yes, yours too... I'm sorry, but I need a drink. I'll be right back."
Kaoru left the room quickly than he expected. But instead of looking for a vending machine, he leaned against the wall. He slid down, sitting. His head was against his knees. He was shaking terribly. He couldn't help it. His own older brother has amnesia. "But how...? How did he...?"
Then, he heard the door opened and closed. He looked to see Kyouya walking out, waving to his older brother. "Yep, see you around.
"Kaoru...?" After closing the door, Kyouya was surprised to see the younger twin on the floor. The older man closed the door, still gazing into the boy's eyes.
The boy suddenly stood up and hugged the older man. Kyouya was surprised, and he felt the boy shaking. He sighed, rubbing the boy's hair. "I'm sorry, Kaoru... Let's go now."
Kaoru didn't say anything as he nodded his head. His face hidden from view. He walked along side with Kyouya although it was difficult since the boy clung to the older man. They walked through the halls, entered the elevator, and made it outside of the hospital. It was dark. The older man felt the boy released him as they inched towards the car. They were quieted, not saying a word.
As soon as they were in the car, Kaoru laid his head on his knees. Kyouya didn't say anything. He was afraid that he was going to hurt the boy with words. It was best to not mention anything at all. But, it hurts even more when the boy started to sob. His whimpers started loud and then, it turned into screams. Kyouya's eyes went wide. And, what's worse was that Kaoru banged his head against the counter of the car along with his hands. Kyouya grabbed the boy and he held him. He cried out, "Kaoru! Stop and take it out on me instead! Its painful, but its more better to let it out now! I'm sorry!"
Kaoru was surprised but his tears wouldn't stop. The tears continued pouring down his cheeks. He wrapped his arms around the brunette, sobbing into his chest. "Hi....! Hikaru! I can't believe it! After all this time...!"
The boy felt arms wrapped around him, holding him tight. Kyouya continued to hold him as the boy continued to cry. Kaoru felt the strong arms holding him tightly as his hands held onto Kyouya's shirt from the back. He continued to sob.
After what seemed like forever and the silence was continuing between the two, Kaoru slowly released Kyouya as the older man did in per suite. The older man started the car, and he drove it out into the streets. The ride back home was silent. Kyouya glanced at the boy a few times out of the corner of his eye, worrying that the boy might do something to himself. They drove out of the city. It was dark, and the moon was high in the sky, casting its eerie glow. They soon reached the mansion, driving into the driveway. After turning off the motor, they quickly got out of the car. They walked towards the door in silence. They both headed towards the bedroom.
Kyouya settled himself in a chair as he said, "You take the bath first."
"Right." Kaoru got his pajamas out of the bags, and he went towards the bathroom. He closed and locked the door. He leaned against the door, looking up the ceiling. He felt it again. His tears were threatening to come out of his eyes. Hearing those words from his brother made his chest hurt, especially his heart. He couldn't take it. It was too unbearable.
***
Kyouya sat in his chair, leaning against the cushion as his gaze looked towards the lit up city. He started to remember the events that happened today with the young boy. Meeting his father and mother made the boy happier, but the weight of seeing his older brother proved to be too great for Kaoru. And, Kyouya, he suddenly remembered what the other boy has told him after Kaoru left the room at the hospital.
Hikaru and Kyouya watched the boy walking out of the room rather quickly. The older man was about to get him, but he heard Hikaru speaking, telling him to let the younger twin leave. Kyouya asked him, questions concerning both twins. "Hikaru, I've told you countless times about Kaoru. I don't see why you won't show any reason to give him the warm and welcoming union between you and him."
He looked to see Hikaru sighing, and the older twin turned to look out the window. There was silence until the boy spoke again. "Indeed why...? The answer is obvious. I have amnesia."
"Well, of course you do, but still does not change the fact that you should be reunited with him." Kyouya argued, feeling his hand turning into a fist.
Hikaru looked back at the older man and he gave another grin. "Kyouya, you have always looked out for the both of us, haven't you? You've done enough."
Kyouya tried to say something back, but the look in the older twin's eyes reminded the older man of the younger and sweet twin. Kyouya sighed, "Then, what should I do? And, why don't you see Kaoru?"
"Because, Kyouya, the look in his eyes has given me the answer. He had a lot of sadness in those eyes. I knew it was coming. So, I said those questions. I didn't want him to go through so much pain if I have to tell him later on that I have amnesia. Its too much, but its for the best, you know?" Hikaru grinned again, but this time, it looked sadder.
Again, the older man didn't say anything. It was true. He knew that if the younger twin stayed any longer, the longer the pain would be too hard to bare for the boy. Its just as the older twin stated, it was better this way. It was a better option.
"And, please, if Kaoru requests to come here, deny it please. And, don't let him come here...because I don't know what I'll say next time, ok?" Hikaru asked, smiling with a tinge of red on his cheeks.
Kyouya nodded his head, and he left out of the room.
It may just be the beginning though, but I wonder what Kaoru will do... Kyouya thought to himself. He looked to the side, seeing his laptop. He turned it on, checking the reports from the police files, seeing what the events that happened today. He sighed, seeing a few murders, robbers, and other bad reports coming in for the day. The city was always preoccupied with people of various ages; students going to school as adults go to work. It was an endless cycle in the city.
"Looks like there's nothing on Sho and Ryogo. That's great. At least those two know better to mess with my men...Hmm... Oh, so its those two again. I'll have to go check on them before they leave." Kyouya typed away on his laptop. His fingers running against the board made a great beat in the silence.
The older man didn't notice Kaoru coming out of the bathroom and walking towards him. The boy was curious to see the older man working. "What are you doing?"
"I'm checking on my men's reports at the station. Its part of their work." Kyouya moved to the side to allow the boy to see the screen.
"Oh, I see. That's great..." Kaoru stood up to his full height and he sat on the couch, leaning against the cushion.
There was silence. Kaoru looked to the floor. Kyouya obviously knew what the boy was thinking, but he liked to start a conversation with him about it. "What's wrong?"
"Its just...that the reunions that happened today didn't really seem that good nor was it bad..." Kaoru commented, voicing out his thought. He remembered the reunions with his parents. Seeing the smiles on his father and mother's faces made him happy. But, he felt that he wasn't happy enough. He didn't feel glad, and it was all because of what his brother said. Or maybe he was over thinking things...
"Kaoru, I know its tough for you to handle that reunion with your brother today, but you shouldn't come to worst conclusions that you don't want to think about." Kyouya stated, advising the boy.
Kaoru didn't say anything for another few minutes. He sighed. "But...but..."
Kyouya stood up, and he walked over to the boy. Kaoru gazed upwards at him. The older man saw the lonely look in the boy's eyes, and Kyouya sighed. Then, he picked up the boy, startling him. Kaoru panicked. "Wha-what are you doing?"
"Hold still." Kyouya said, walking with the boy in his arms, who was struggling. Kyouya resisted, feeling the boy pushing against him.
"What are you doing?! Let me down!" Kaoru demanded, pushing and hitting the older man.
Walking towards the bed, Kyouya threw him on the bed, and he pinned his arms on his back. Kaoru struggled, yelling, "Let go! My wrists hurt...!"
"Kaoru, haven't you abused yourself enough?! You've already dealt with too many problems! You need to figure out that you can't deal with anymore sadness!" Kyouya yelled angrily, holding the boy tighter against him.
Kaoru froze, realizing what the older man has told him. He turned his head and he eyed Kyouya. Kyouya stared down at the boy, his eye brows knitting together. Kyouya felt frustrated at the boy for not realizing it. Kaoru asked him, "Are you saying...that I'm suffering without knowing that I am?"
Kyouya sighed, "Of course, boy. You haven't realized it?"
"No, its not that...I pretend to not notice..." Kaoru looked away from him.
"Why would you?" Kyouya asked, feeling concerned.
"Because...I need to do what I can..." The boy answered.
Kyouya wasn't sure of how to respond back, but he lets go of the boy. Kaoru sat, cross legged his legs. They were silent.
What do you plan to do, Kaoru...? The older man thought.
Please review