Kyoya listened to the sound of the sound of the Ocean waves on the shore, Kaoru rested peacefully in his arms, the younger boy's head lay on Kyoya's chest.

"This is really nice," Kaoru said softly. "I'm sorry about earlier at school. Hikaru can get really-"

"It's alright, I expected something like that. I'm surprised he hasn't been trying to call you."Kyoya replied

"He probably is,I turned my phone off. I just needed some peace after all that. I didn't mean for it to happen in the music room, but I knew it was coming. I should've just kept walking."

"Sometimes you can't. I know how difficult it can be to have siblings. I've never had a twin, but I'd imagine it's harder when these things happen. The good news in all of this is that now everything's out there and it's possible that when it sinks in, you can both adjust to it. you may even find common ground when you both understand that you're both happy. It may never be the same, but maybe it can be rebuilt into something new. It's going to take time and you'll probably take things slow for a while."Kaoru sat up.

"What's wrong, Kaoru?"

"This whole thing made me think that everything changes and the people you love can be there one minute and just forget all you've been through for something better unless they need something. I never thought anything like that could happen with Hikaru. I guess I'm just wondering when- never mind. Kyoya pushed himself up.

"you're wondering when I'm going to find someone better and leave you. I believe in what we have, and I can't promise that it's always going to be the same, relationships end, they change, that's life unfortunately. One day you may decide that you want to go your own separate way. But I'm never going to say to you that you're not good enough or I want something better than you. At the moment, it might be a good idea to take your mind off these unpleasant thoughts, Tell me, you seem like you've got quite a creative flare. What are some of your favorite hobbies?"

" Well, I like to write, and paint, things like that, but I'm not really good at it. I don't think I'm very interesting at all." Kaoru replied turning away from him.

" I disagree. I think you just need the opportunity to explore your passions a bit more, maybe that's something you and I can look into together. There's a few courses going on this summer that might interest you. Maybe they can help you gain confidence in your abilities and strengthen them."

"I don't think so. I mean it's not like I could actually do something with it, I'll never be an author or a famous artist. The closest I'd ever be to an artist career would be something like my mother does. Which is fine, I just wanted to do something that was my own."

"You can. Give yourself a chance. If you won't then let me give you this chance, think of it as investment in our future." Kaoru smiled faintly,

"Our future?" He asked.

"Yes. The way I feel about you now, I want to build a life with you and I hope that that's something you may want one day. Since we're both still in school, I suppose we should just take it one step at a time but I've never felt so strongly about anything."

"You never know, Sometimes people who get together in high school end up together for the rest of their lives so it's possible. You're sure that you don't care what your-"

"yes. My family will either accept you, or it's their problem and they need to deal with it. You are my heart Kaoru, nothing anyone says can take that from you. As I'm sure you know by now, I'm very strong willed and I will not be moved by such things."

"I think my parents will be fine with us, it would be Hikaru you'd have a problem with if anything, especially after today. Once the shock wears off he may not be to friendly with you."

"that's alright, at least you'd be able to see how much he does care. It would only prove a point if he feels that way."

"I guess you're right I just hate to see that happen, I still love him, he's still my brother but I love you too and I just want the two of you to get along,"

"Well we'd better get moving if we're going to make those reservations." Kyoya stood up offering his hand to Kaoru who took it allowing the shadow king to pull him to his feet.

The couple walked into the luxurious beach house together to prepare for their evening.

"Damn it Kaoru, this is the millionth message I've left, call me back, this isn't fair!" Hikaru cried as he hung up the phone and threw it on the sofa in the living room of the Hitachiin residence.

"Calm down Hikaru, I'm sure he's fine. Maybe he just needs a little space right now." Haruhi reasoned.

"He probably turned his phone off. He's doing this on purpose, I can't believe this. He's the one who was all upset that we weren't close and then he goes and-"

"You miss him too. You told me you wanted him back, you miss your bond. This isn't the way to d o that. You know better than anyone that the more you this way, the more you'll push Kaoru right into Kyoya-senpai's arms. He won't talk to you if you do all that. "

"Yeah but-" Haruhi pulled him into a hug.

"Give him time, when things settle down, when you're both feeling better, that's the best time to talk about it."

"We don't need to talk if this is the way it's going to be. But I think Kyoya-senpai just did it to irritate me, Kaoru's too good for him, there's no way I'd let that happen. I'm glad he was there when Kaoru was sick but-"

"It looked pretty real to me." Haruhi said., the oldest twin shook his head.

"They're just trying to get to me...and it's working, he knows that, this is why he won't answer his phone. When he comes back to school-" Hikaru stopped as Haruhi wrapped her arms around him.

"Let's just relax Hikaru, everything's going to be fine." She said as Hikaru returned the embrace, kissing her head softly.

"Maybe you're right. I just need to step back and see how it plays out. The problem is that doesn't work too well for me, and when Kaoru's involved, I just can't see things the same way."

"It's harder when it's your brother. You were so close and it's painful, I know, I'm sorry for what's happening." Hikaru held her closer.

"I don't know what I'd do without you, you always know just what to say. It's sad though, that Kaoru hates me so much, and it's my fault."

"He doesn't hate you Hikaru. You'll see. You're just going through a difficult time right now, you've never really been separated like this, It'll get easier, and I'll be here for you if you need anything." Hikaru remained silent but hoped Haruhi was right about the situation, though the twins were angry and hurt, Hikaru knew he couldn't handle it if he lost Kaoru forever.