"Hey Kaoru, how's everything?" Hikaru asked as the hosts gathered around Kyoya's laptop.
"It's great, I've been helping Mother with the designs for a new line. How's everything at home?" In the month Kaoru had been gone, the hosts had missed him terribly,Hikaru took it the hardest.
"Everything's fine, we made some decisions about the club activities and cosplays." Tamaki said.
"And I had an appointment earlier,Kyami's doing really good, The doctor said there shouldn't be any problems. Do you think you'll be able to come back and see her, I've invited everyone to come and see her when she's born."
"I'm sure I can be there.I'm glad you two are doing okay." Kaoru smiled.
"How's everything with Sylvia?" Haruhi couldn't resist asking, Kaoru's smile widened.
"It's great, she's really something special." The younger twin said.
"Good, I'm glad you're having a good time Kao." Hikaru added.
"Kao-Chan, are we going to get to meet her?" Honey asked.
"Yeah, sometime soon I hope, I'd let you talk to her but she's out with her mother."
"We understand." From a short distance away, a female voice called out to Kaoru who sighed.
"I have to go, I'll talk to you guys soon."
"You haven't been talking very long Kaoru, can't you stay a little longer, for me?" Hikaru requested. Kaoru turned his attention to the side,the hosts could only assume that the woman was standing somewhere off to the side.
"I'd better go, Mother wants to change a few things and she wants my opinion. I promise I'll call again soon. We'll be busy with the show the red of this week and half the next. But I'll find the time."
"Kaoru, come on now,this needs to be done." The female voice called again.
"I'm coming, I'm sorry Hika."
"It's fine, take care of yourself, I'll talk to you soon."
"Yeah, bye."
"Wait!" Hikaru called suddenly.
"What's wrong Hika?"
"I just want you to know that...i love you little brother and I miss you."
"I love you and miss you too." The younger twin replied.
"Kaoru!" The boy sighed before ending the call. The hosts sat in silence,their eyes fixed on Hikaru who sat with his head down in front of the computer.
It felt like an eternity before anyone spoke.
"Hikaru,are you okay?" Haruhi moved closer putting her hand on his back.
"No. I gave him the chance to have a good life,be successful and have a relationship with the girl he really likes...but I can't stop feeling like I should ask him to come home. I miss him so much. I know he'd be here if I did, but I don't think he'd be happy but I want my baby brother back." Haruhi rested her head on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry Hikaru."
"It's something I have to live with, it's just not easy."
"I know, I wish there was a way for you both to be happy."
"All that matters is that Kaoru is getting his chance, school's starting soon so maybe I can -"
"Why don't you go visit him Hikaru , before summer ends. I'm sure he'd like that." Tamaki suggested.
"I couldn't do that, it's too soon, we'll fall back on old habits and it's not good for him."
"You're a good big brother Hika-Chan, you should be proud." Honey added.
"I'm proud of Kaoru for going and doing so well for himself, but I can't say I'm proud of myself for being selfish and wanting him back. I feel like there's an empty place inside, and I don't know what to do about it."
"Hikaru, you just have to try to be content with Kaoru being happy, don't think of it as he's not here." Kyoya said.
"I guess so. But how can I-" Hikaru was cut off by a gasp from Haruhi.
"What's wrong, is it Kyami, do you have to -" Tamaki jumped up in a panic.
"It's fine Senpai, She just kicked me a little harder than usual, but I think I need to lie down for a while, are you guys going to stay?"
"Until Ranka comes home, that way you don't have to be alone." Kyoya helped her up and escorted her to her room then helped her into bed.
"If you need anything, we're just downstairs." Haruhi nodded and allowed Kyoya to cover her with the blanket.
"Thanks Kyoya-Senpai, I really appreciate you helping me." She yawned
"It's no trouble,just get some rest, do you want something to drink?"
"Water would be nice if you don't mind." She felt bad asking rather than getting it herself.
"If I did, I wouldn't have offered, keep that in mind, it's the same for all of us. I'll have some brought up to you." The young girl smiled.
"I'm really lucky you guys love me so much Kyoya-Senpai, I don't know what I'd do without all of you."
"We'll never let you find out Haruhi, after all, we hosts have to look after each other, get some rest now." He walked out of the room only to turn back for one last look, a small smile crept onto his face. Haruhi was an important part of their family, and he was happy to hear that she knew it.