A/N: This is a little depressing, but I wanted to show how much Kaoru cares for Hikaru.
Pairing: Haruhi x Kaoru, with implied Kaoru x Hikaru
Haruhi had finally gotten up the courage to confess her feelings for Kaoru.
"I uh," she began, encouraged by Kaoru's gentle smile. "I think I like you Kaoru, as um, more than a friend."
Kaoru wanted to hug her and tell her that he wanted them to be together. He wanted to kiss her until both of them were completely exhausted, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.
"I'm sorry Haruhi," Kaoru apologized, putting his hand on her shoulder. "I can't hurt Hikaru like that."