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Tamaki and Hikaru were the first ones inside the hospital room, nearly killing each other trying to get through the too small door. They stopped as soon as they got in, keeping quiet.
Haruhi lay in the hospital bed, an IV drip lead to her arm. Her face was pale and she had many bandages, though most covered by the blanket. The rest of the group shuffled in quietly behind the first two, setting their little gifts on a small table. Honey moved and sat silently by the bed in an available chair. The rest stood nearby. Kyoya was the first to speak.
"I'm surprised she looks this good after two days..." The rest just nodded in silent agreement. They had school, but could afford to miss it to visit Haruhi since she was stable. The first night had been plagued with issues and finally it was going better.
The group sat there for some time, whispering quietly when it was appropriate, never speaking too loudly in fear of waking Haruhi from a much needed rest. Finally, the time for visitors to leave, came and found them ushered out of the room by a plump lady, concerned over their under-eye bags and bloodshot eyes. The most of them drove home, but the twins walked, wanting to be in a few more minutes of peace. They passed an alleyway when Hikaru paused.
"Hika? What's wrong?" Kaoru turned with confusion on his face.
"Kao-" He kept a hand on his gut. "We need to go back." Hikaru let out a small gasp of pain while a laugh came from the alley in front of them.
"Didn't expect to have a great chance so soon, but I guess, fate works in mysterious ways." The two boys were suddenly terrified when they recognized him. Instant loathing crossed Kaoru's face, but it turned quickly to worry as he looked back at his brother's face, the color draining from it rapidly to the growing stain over his gut.
"Just leave us be. Didn't you get enough out of nearly killing our friend?" Kaoru wanted to stall as he saw his brother texting with one hand in his pocket, the other over his wound. "Or are you that hell bent on destroying some teenagers?"
"Destroying some of the richest ones, yes, but mostly this is for the little blond boy. You see, he beat us all. We're just the crazy ones who came back for round two, and boy it seems like we're winning now." The man pointed as Hikaru swayed before falling to his knees. Kaoru was at his side in an instant. The big man laughed and three others came from the shadows. "Now, what do rich kids always have? That's right, money!" The heavy muscled man aimed the kick at Hikaru, but found his foot connecting with Kaoru's gut instead. The look turned to an amused one as Kaoru took a defensive stance over his brother.
"Do what you will to me, but leave my brother out of it."
"Okay, you heard him guys." The big man snapped his fingers and the three grabbed the twin throwing him against the wall and punching and kicking every available surface while the boss dug around Hikaru's pockets, pulling out a couple hundreds. After a couple seconds Kaoru fell as well and the boss was just pulling a hand full of bills out when a loud shout came from the street.
"Hika-chan is this way according to the message!" It was the voice of Honey, the smallest, and most violent of the group, especially since he had been woke up from his nap. With the men distracted, only the two nearly unconsious teens heard it, and they smiled lightly. The group rounded the corner, and Mori flew into the large men, feet and hands swinging, taking two down by himself. Honey had taken on the boss while Tamaki and Kyoya smacked at the other with sticks. When the opponents were driven away swearing and cursing, a single shout echoing in the air.
"This is all on your head, Honey." The voice held a sneer for the last word and the small blond winced somewhat before whipping around.
"Looks like another trip to the hospital..." His small voice was weak with something that sounded almost like defeat.
Could it be possible? Was Honey falling apart inside? The one that was often the strongest, able to beat anyone in a fight. Able to deal with both school and the club and their antics. The same Honey that was cute and collected in every situation. He had cried and sobbed in the last few days, leaving him looking more like a vulnerable little boy then a sturdy high school boy, especially one that was once the head of the karate club.
Another speed update for you all! Little short, but I'm going to be gone a few days on a ski trip, so if I get time, I'll type some more. In the meantime, keep my motivation with your wonderful reviews.~