Chapter 3 - Kaoru's House

Hikaru parked in front of the most lousy and gloomy neighborhood that his blue sports car had ever parked in front of and frowned slightly. Kaoru ignored his obvious dismay and jumped quickly out of the car, holding his Gameboy close to his chest. Hikaru almost gaped when he saw Kaoru walk toward the ugliest and dark building he had ever seen.

"Do you really live here?" Hikaru mumbled and opened his own door to scoot out. Kaoru ignored him and fumbled some keys from his pocket. Hikaru shrugged and followed him to the door. Kaoru continued to ignore him until he came to the door, where he slowly turned around.

"Um, well, thanks for the drive," he said, hinting for Hikaru to leave, but the boy just put a hand on his hip and raised an eyebrow.

"Aren't you going to invite me inside?" He questioned, slightly annoyed.

"No, no I wasnít planning on that," Kaoru murmured and turned around to open the door. Hikaru scoffed annoyed.

"At least let me use your phone," Hikaru sighed and stuffed his hands in the pockets. The other boy made an irritated sound and finally got the door opened, Hikaru noticed that he had to give the door a hard push to open it properly.

"Don't you have a cell?" Kaoru mumbled without turning. He walked into the house and threw the keys into a small bowl on a table. Hikaru noticed that he let the door stand open and took it as an invitation ñ at least that was all the invitation he was going to get from the cold boy.

"No, I forgot it at home," Hikaru lied and pulled his shirt further down around his hip to hide the bulge in his pocket that clearly was formed as a phone.

ìThe phone is in the kitchen,î Kaoru gestured with a bored voice and disappeared into a room nearby. Hikaru nodded to himself and began to look around. Kaoru's house was really the definition of a "dump". Both the walls and the floor was made of the same wood and it felt cold even with his jacket and shoes on. He realized soon that he had gone through Kaoru's whole house in his walk to the kitchen.

He had simply walked through the living-room (a couch, a TV and a stack of books in the corner) and entered the kitchen (a fridge, a small table and a phone on the wall).

He picked up the phone and stared at it. Who should he call? To be honest he just wanted to see Kaoru's house. He thought about it for a moment and then he smirked. He picked up the phone and began to talk, not even dialing a number.

"Oh, hey Haruhi," he said loudly, trying not to sound too unnatural. "I'm at Kaoru's house, so I'm going to be a little late for our appointment."

Kaoru came out from his room with a bored expression on and walked past Hikaru to grab something in the fridge. Hikaru followed him with his eyes, he had changed into sweatpants and an even baggier shirt (if that was even possible), it made him look way too skinny.

"Yes, I said Kaoru, he invited me himself," Hikaru continued his fake conversation, while Kaoru opened a bottle of milk and took a big mouthful straight from the bottle. "What? Why would you like to join us?" Kaoru lowered the bottle slightly to watch Hikaru. "I don't even know if he likes you like that... what? Haruhi, that's dirty..."

Kaoru coughed loudly when he choked on his milk. Hikaru couldn't help a grin, but hurried back in character.

"He says he would love to," Hikaru said and Kaoru widened his eyes, lifting his head so much that his face showed from underneath the cap.

"L-let me talk to her!" Kaoru spat and reached horrified after the phone. The evil Hitachiin hurried to turn his back to him, suppressing a laugh. "Hikaru!" Kaoru protested and grabbed his shoulder.

With a surprised gasp Hikaru tripped over his feet when Kaoru yanked in his shoulder and he ended up falling backwards into Kaoru. With a crunching sound the phone ripped from the wall and both boys fell to the ground with a surprised yell.

Kaoru let out a groan when he got Hikaru's weight over him and winced pained.

"Oh! I'm so sorry!" Hikaru exclaimed stunned and turned around to look down at Kaoru and the very suggestive position he was in, the phone still tightly clenched in his hand. Kaoru huffed and looked at the ripped device in his hand, Hikaru followed his glance and laughed humorlessly. "U-um, I'll pay you back."

"Get off me," Kaoru said coldly. Hikaru was about to answer, but stiffened when he realized that Kaoru's cap had fallen off. He narrowed his eyes in surprise and looked down at what could have been a mirror.

"Y-you-"

"Get off me!" Kaoru yelled louder and pressed his palms harshly against Hikaru's chest. Hikaru stumbled off and landed flustered on the floor beside him. Kaoru sat up and looked at him with an annoyed expression. "What is wrong with you?"

"S-sorry-"

"Leave!"

"I did..."

"No! I mean leave!" Kaoru snapped and pointed at the door. Hikaru staggered to his feet and realized he was still holding the phone in his hand. He stopped and gave Kaoru an apologizing smile.

"I promise to pay you for this-"

"Leave Hikaru!" Kaoru grounded out angrily. Hikaru stumbled toward the door when he realized what he was doing. He had the chance to solve the mystery that he had been thinking about for days, and he was running away. He looked over his shoulder and saw the copy of himself pick up his cap and place it carefully on his head.

"Kaoru," he said quietly, stopping in the front door.

"You're still here?" Kaoru spat and sighed loudly as he pushed the cap over his light-brown hair again.

"Is there a chance we're related?" Hikaru just said straight forward. Kaoru huffed and flung his hands in the air from the floor, Hikaru couldn't help but find it a little comical.

"I sure hope not! What's with the question?" Kaoru asked, still fuming and slowly got back on his feet. Hikaru coughed into his own fist and didn't answer. Kaoru rolled his eyes.

"Just go home, Hikaru," he said, now sounding exhausted and began to pick up the pieces of wall that had shattered across the floor. Hikaru winced when he really saw the damage he had made. The phone had been completely torn from the wall and now wires were sticking out of the bricks. Kaoru sighed and started cleaning up the only way he could. Hands.

"Let me help you," Hikaru mumbled and hurried to his side. Kaoru snarled annoyed and pushed him away with an elbow.

"I don't want your help!" He snapped. Hikaru ignored him and began to pick up the pieces. Kaoru made a groan in frustration and pushed him hard in the side. Hikaru staggered a little to the side and looked at him surprised. "Stop it! Stop being nice. Stop trying to know me!"

"Wha-"

"I hate you! I hate everyone who pretends to be my family," Kaoru yelled and his eyes shone with anger. Hikaru stared at him mesmerized. "Just leave! And don't come back! Don't talk to me at school and don't-"

Hikaru took a step forward and pressed his mouth forcefully against Kaoru's. Both boys tensed by the sudden electricity. Kaoru was shocked, but Hikaru was almost more shocked that of what had just happened. Kaoru couldn't even move as he was pressed against the wall behind him, and to his horror he found himself closing his eyes.

That's when Hikaru realized what he had done and jumped away shocked. By the sudden movement Kaoru's cap fell off and his hair stood out in all places.

"GOD! I'm SO Sorry!" He almost yelled and lifted his hands in apology, his eyes wide in shock as he backed away. Kaoru stared at him, speechless, and covered his mouth with one hand. He could still feel his lips tingle from the sudden contact.

"W-why did you-?" Kaoru babbled stunned.

"I don't know. Gosh! I'm sorry, I'll leave now," Hikaru spat and turned around with a quick spin on his foot. Kaoru lifted his hand slightly to stop him, but he had already slammed the door behind him.

A/N: Sorry, I know it has been long and I know it's short, but I just needed to get started again. xD

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