AN. It's up, it's up! Hope this chapter makes you happy, and yes, I did change my writing style for the opening of this chapter. UPDATED 6/25/2013
Disclaimer. Ouran High School Host Club is property of Bisco Hatori. I am not Bisco Hatori.
Chapter Three
Two days later and the newly formed couple were still, amazingly, a couple. Hikaru, amazingly, hadn't blown up, and didn't seem like he would. The last amazing thing, because amazing things run in threes, no one outside of the seven hosts knew that Tamaki and Haruhi were together.
Also everyone, outside the seven hosts, still seemed unaware that Haruhi was truly a girl; however, that's not important at the moment.
'What is important?' you ask.
There are many important things. Take these three for example:
1) What does Kyoya do on his off time?
2) Is Hunny really an alien?
3) Why are Tamaki's eyes purple?
Personally, I believe the most important thing is this: What did Kaoru Hitachiin decide after his brother suggested a game for them to play next?
Allow me to set the scene for you.
Date: Two days after Tamaki and Haruhi officially became a couple.
Setting: A Hitachiin Limo.
Time: Driving home, post school.
Enjoy.
Kaoru stared at the video game device.
The brothers had finished their latest game purchase yesterday. They were bored, and they were the type that became bored easily.
Hikaru was staring out his window, when Kaoru tapped him.
"Hikaru, I'm bored."
Hikaru shifted his gaze to his brother. "Already?" he questioned.
"Don't tell me you're not."
Hikaru shrugged. "What if I am?"
"Don't you want to do something?"
There was a brief pause in their conversation as the limo made a turn and Hikaru thought about his brother's question. They were never ones to stay unoccupied for long, and he knew that.
"Why not?"
His brother's answers phrased as questions were starting to bother Kaoru. "Did you have something in mind?" he inquired. The older twin usually had something planned. Usually. Kaoru had the odd feeling this may be one of those times where he was left in charge of plotting their next endeavor.
Hikaru's response took longer than Kaoru felt comfortable with. "What if this is our next game?"
That comment confused Kaoru. He waited to speak though, knowing his brother would elaborate.
"What if our next game to play is boredom? The rules could be this; we just have to stay bored for however long we can manage." There was no excitement in his voice; none of his regular mischievousness either. Kaoru felt uneasy.
"That doesn't sound fun," frowned Kaoru.
Hikaru shrugged for the second time that drive, "You asked."
Quiet fell once more between the boys. Finally Kaoru, cautious of not angering his brother, spoke. "Hikaru, you're upset and hurting." Hikaru shot him a look. Kaoru raised his hands in defense. "Don't tell me you're not. You made it obvious when you suggested that ridiculous game."
"It was not ridiculous." Hikaru mumbled, defending himself.
"Yes, it was." Kaoru paused. Then the answer struck him. "You're still upset about Milord and Haruhi." There was no accusation in his words.
Hikaru's silence spoke volumes. Kaoru had his answer.
He knew his brother would still feel upset over the couple, but so upset that he would rather feel nothing... do nothing? He couldn't let his brother stay an apathetic wreck. He wouldn't.
Kaoru sighed, "You can't keep letting them get to you, and you moping won't solve anything. Now more than ever you need something to keep you occupied."
"A stupid game won't cheer me up."
Kaoru's eyes narrowed. "You can't have a self-pity party forever. I won't allow it."
"What do you have in mind then?" Hikaru replied. His golden cat eyes held skepticism; his posture held defeat.
Kaoru thought. What game could he possibly suggest to play that would also lighten his brother's mood?
When the limo stopped for a red light Kaoru found his answer.
Sorry about this Milord. My apology extends to you too, Haruhi. You have both done so much for us, but ultimately my brother comes first.
Kaoru grinned a cheshire cat grin. He knew the perfect game for them to play.