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A/N: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club or its characters.

Chapter 20: Happily Ever After

It was a long four years before the wedding of Souh Tamaki and Fugioka Haruhi was to take place. Though the bride was excited for the big day all the preparation on top of the pressure of officially joining the elite family was rather daunting. Graduating from a top law school and passing the exams seemed so much less stressful than planning the over-anticipated and somewhat theatrical occasion. Happily, the adoptive Hose Club 'family' was extremely helpful in matters like these. As she stood on the round platform looking at the three large mirrors surrounding her, the formerly demure brunette smiled at her reflection. Her long time best friends playfully argued about how to best style her now rather long hair. As the younger of the two orange haired men pinned the hem of the extravagant white gown the other stood holding two veils while comparing them to the craftsmanship of the dress.j

"No Hika, we are not leaving her hair completely loose like that! No one will be able to see her face!" Kaoru's words were a bit garbled as he pulled pins from between his lips and completed his task. "Okay, Haruhi. Spin around for me once so I can check the line before I put on the final touches." Stepping back into his brother's arms the younger Hitachiin glowed with pride at his very first bridal design.

The elder ginger whispered in his lover's ear loud enough for only him to hear. "I think this might be your best work yet little brother. She looks absolutely perfect, but… I still think you would look better in it…" A quick elbow to the stomach cut his words short while a brief peck on the cheek soothed the incidental injury.

"You do realize that means you would look good in it too don't you?" A snicker overtook both as a now slightly irritated bride-to-be stood tapping her small foot with crossed arms.

"If you two are quite finished, I'd like to get changed. Umeko will be here soon so we can all go to Hani's for the tasting and I have absolutely NO intention of spending even a moment longer in this than I have to. Though it is rather beautiful, did you really design this together? I thought you gave up on designing Hikaru." Looking down, she gently passed a hand over the soft fabric.

"The first joint design we've had since Ouran." Hikaru's voice was soft as he rested his chin on his twin's shoulder and hugged him closer.

Turning to face the mirror once more the brown eyed woman looked at the image of her clad in all white. The asymmetrical fitted bodice was embellished just enough to show elegance, but not so much as to draw attention to the slightness of her feminine curves. It was simply stunning and definitely one of a kind. All three friends were certain the groom would be robbed of his very breath at the sight of his bride walking down the aisle. "Thanks guys, but do you think I look like I could be one of you?" Laughter filled the air and slightly surprised her but not in an unpleasant way.

The boys released their embrace and stood side by side flanking the now bushing girl. "Silly Haruhi…"

"… you're already one of us and…" Hikaru slung his arm over the slightly shorter female's shoulder.

"… you have been for years." Kaoru mirrored his brother's actions and smiled at the trio's reflection.

"Are you guys sure you don't mind coming along? I know it's traditionally the groom who tastes the cake, but Tamaki has meetings with his father all day and Hani needs time to plan. Though I think it will be anything but dull with you two around." The three snickered at the obviousness of the observation while divesting the brunette of her personalized garment. Umeko was selected to play the part of 'matron of honor' while the twins were also asked to stand in the wedding party as less traditional 'brides maids'. Kyoya was to be the 'best man' while Hani and Mori were to play the part of 'groom's men'.

The Hitachiin boys designed all the outfits for the wedding party from scratch. The bride's side was the perfect mix of traditional elements and modern touches. Haruhi's dress was a blend of a shiromuku and a western style gown, Umeko's dress was a blend of a formal kimono and an elegant long gown. The twin's outfits were a blend of modern western style tuxedo and a montsuki. The groom and his party were to be dressed in completely modern outfits with Tono in a tuxedo while the others had stylized suits. All the accent colors were a royal purple chosen to bring out the color of the groom's eyes, which were Haruhi's favorite feature on her fiancé.

All members of the former Host Club were contributing to the highly anticipated event. Twins: clothes, Mori: security, Hani: food, Kyoya: venue. Even Umeko was contributing in the form of music. Knowing a classically trained violinist had its perks too. With everyone's help it was sure to be THE event of the season even if the ceremony itself was going to be private.

It was two weeks later when the day finally arrived and it had taken the better part of the morning to make the members of the wedding party look acceptable in the twin's eyes. After putting the finishing touches on everyone else's garments as well as hair and makeup for the girls it was time for the pair of not-so-secret lovers to prepare themselves. In a side room attached to the bridal suit the pair prepped their outfits as they would need to assist each other in dressing due to the complexity of the original design.

"You know Kao, I'm getting rather excited to see you in the montsuki you designed. I bet you'll look even more irresistible than usual." Walking over to the attire in question the older sibling ran his fingers over the sleeve of the jacket and smirked.

"Why do I get the feeling it's taking it off of me that you're really looking forward too? Besides, it will look the same on me as it did on you when you wore it for the fitting." Playfully smacking the lithe hand away from the luxurious fabric of the impeccably tailored design Kaoru began to remove Hikaru's shirt. The ceremony was scheduled to start in just under an hour, so there was no time for the couple's usual foreplay. A quickie was all they needed anyway to hold them over until arriving home much later that night.

The twins had outdone themselves not only with the clothes they designed together, but also with the decorations they had selected for the celebration. Beautiful white and purple flowers covered what seemed like every inch of the room. What wasn't covered in foliage was draped in luxurious fabrics and tapered candles. Every surface glittered with mirrored silver and sparkling crystal provided by the hotel and the Ootori group.

The nuptials were delivered beautifully, leaving no dry eyes to be found among the attendees when Haruhi and Tamaki were finally announced as husband and wife. The scene that played out was not all that dissimilar from what the twins noticed at the surprise wedding they attended years earlier for the 'best man'. Throughout the vows the bride and groom paid dutiful attention as traditional lines were spoken by the rather short man in front of them. The happy couple was all but oblivious of the looks dancing between the members of their eclectic party.

The twins stood close enough to one another to be in physical contact while not drawing undue attention to themselves. The 'matron of honor' and her husband had their eyes firmly locked on one another seeming to the pair of orange haired men to be reliving their own memories. Though Hani now stood almost shoulder height with his cousin they were not able to hold themselves as the twins did without arousing suspicions and so settled for frequent glance and warm smile. Following the completion of the ceremony the procession of participants left down the aisle much as they had entered it in a mix of western tradition and something uniquely them.

First came the new Mr. and Mrs. followed by the only other married couple amongst the friends but that's where tradition ended. Rather than one 'grooms man' paired with one of the unconventional 'brides maids' the two couples walked arm in arm with their respective partners. Sensing the slight discomfort emanating from Mori as he escorted his lover towards the alter before the ceremony began, an idea sparked in a pair of devious minds. While the brothers had remained respectfully well behaved up until now as soon as they were in position to lead the mismatched couple out of the hall, they sprang their prank with the aim to alleviate some of the pressure from the tall silent man and his cousin.

Pausing to smile and nod to one another first the younger Hitachiin gathered the loose fabric around his slender legs and leapt into his sibling's arms to be carried away bridal style while waving as though he were a contestant in a beauty pageant. Because only close family and friends were present for the exchange of vows most were more than familiar with the boys' usual antics and responded well to the impromptu comedic moment. All eyes were on the giggling pair as the elder attempted to run a few steps and hand his lover over to their newly married female friend clutching her sides in laughter. The forgotten pair of 'groom's men' made their way unnoticed towards the unfolding scene as an unspoken nod of gratitude was exchanged with the troublesome saviors.

While guests made their way out of the hall towards the reception pictures were taken of the wedding party. Images were captured in a variety of styles and while most were of scenes you would expect a few would remain special 'Host Club Family' moments to be treasured always. Of particular pride was the image of Haruhi, Umeko, Kaoru, and Hikaru all lifting the folds of their garments to expose long legs all the way up scandalously high on their thighs. Kyoya would surely be selling copies of that one later for some reason or another. Once the fun was done and all the more serious poses were satisfyingly completed the group made their way towards the grand ballroom to join all those present for the vows in addition to a few hundred more who were invited for the sake of appearances and business.

As the Host club and family entered the party a thunderous applause filled the air. The five tiered western style cake made by Hani's bakery was the perfect centerpiece for the festivities that lasted well into the evening. Dancing and networking lasted for hours and by the time the newlyweds made their way towards the car that would carry them away for their honeymoon.

After bidding goodnight to their remaining friends and passing along a few business cards to some new contacts, the Hitachiin boys finally made their way home. As they rode in the back of the car they apologized to Imiki for the late hour and promised him a few days off as repayment. Since moving out of their parent's house the twins had opted to use a town car rather than one of the family limos which came with its set of ups and downs. It was far easier for their driver and friend to get around cutting driving times dramatically, but the twins did sometimes miss the privacy of the separation screen.

The drive home was much longer than either of them could stand so as the distance between the Hitachiins and their destination grew shorter the temptation to relieve one another of their wears grew increasingly challenging. Whispers of all the fun too soon be had were exchanged as stealthy hands moved under the cover of the loose fabric of the ceremony ensembles they still wore. Slight gasps were overheard by the all-knowing older man at the wheel as he suppressed his smirk. Having known the boys all their lives he felt almost fatherly towards the pair. While their evolved relationship had at first concerned him it was easy for him to tell that their feelings were both true and deep allowing him to fully accept them long ago.

As the car approached the front of the house Kaoru made an excuse to rush in ahead of his brother after bidding Imiki goodnight and a restful week as they would not be seeing him for at least several days. Once the door was closed securely behind him the almost giddy and definitely wanton twin hurried towards the bedroom he shared with his sibling leaving a trail of discarded garments along the way. Long gone were the days when the boys pretended to maintain separate bedrooms for the sake of appearances. Two years prior the separate yet linked rooms were converted into a master suit with a luxurious attached washroom and double walk-in closets.

Hesitantly the elder ginger remained in the car for a few moments fiddling with something he had kept hidden in his sleeve for the whole of the evening. After the car had driven away but before opening the door to his home Hikaru took a small velvet bag out of the folds of his haori and examined it with his fingers before placing it back and entering the house. Instantly his eyes were met by the sight of a trail of cast-off garbs leading to the end of the hallway. Realization of what this meant brought an impish grin to his lips as he followed them towards the prize he knew awaited him behind the bedroom doors. Today was turning out to be an excellent day.

Opening the door and stepping inside the scene that greeted the elder Hitachiin nearly stopped his heart. There, on the bed, lay his lover draped only in a silk yukata and nothing else. The look in the desirable man's eye, robbed his twin of speech. The room was illuminated with what seemed like hundreds of candles casting a romantic glow throughout the otherwise completely dark space. A sweet smell filled the air, his favorite incense, as he carefully removed his haori and placed it on a nearby chair. Kicking off his shoes he used all his restraint to remove his hikama and undergarments in a slow seductive striptease.

By the time he stood bare for only his brother's golden eyes to behold the latter was practically panting in anticipation. Both hearts were beating rapidly as the younger boy licked his lips and began to crawl towards the man of his dreams. Deciding to be bold, Kaoru stood from the bed and took his doppelganger by the shoulders, forcing him to sit on the edge of the bed. Walking away still clothed in his yukata he made for the door, stopping to look back just as he turned the knob. "Don't move. Not a single centimeter, I'll be right back."

The soft click of the door was all Hikaru could hear as he debated what he should do while he awaited his vixen's return. 'I have no idea what he is planning, but I'm sure it will be something worth waiting for. Maybe I should do it tonight? I was going to wait until the inheritance celebration; all our friends know the real reason for the party is our five year anniversary anyway. People always do stuff like this on anniversaries right? But… what will he say?' Nervously, the elder ginger moved from the bed to retrieve the pouch concealed in his discarded apparel before regaining his seat and placing it under one of the numerous pillows. A few restless minutes later the younger and rather annoyingly clothed orange haired man returned carrying a small tray covered by a white cloth.

Strutting over to his waiting partner, Kaoru straddled said twin before removing the cloth and revealed his seductive plan: several large long stemmed strawberries, a bowl of whip cream, and a bowl of warm chocolate. "I thought we could try something different today since we're not able to celebrate with our friends for a few more weeks." Leaning down, the currently topping brother captured his sibling's lips in a kiss that was neither sweet nor desperate. All the love the two shared was transmitted in that simple gesture and it somehow felt like the first time again. Eyes fluttered and lips quivered with emotion as the two parted and the younger placed the tray on the bedside table.

Before he was able to retrieve the first in what he hoped to be a series of erotic edibles to both torment and delight his twin, the uke was quickly spun around to lie on his back and look up into his brother's determined golden eyes. "There's something I want to give you first. I was going to wait until our party and give it to you in front of the club, but I don't think I can wait another second." As Hikaru leaned down and claimed the other's lips in another breath taking kiss he covertly reached under the pillows to retrieve his own surprise. He smiled against the delicious mouth beneath him as he felt two arms snake their way around his neck before reluctantly pulling away and sitting up.

Unabashed by his nudity the elder took the younger's hand between his own and gently kissed each digit before placing the small blue bag in it and closing the now moistened fingers around it. Leaning down and resting his forehead against one just like it, he smiled. "Open it." With a puzzled look and a slight shake of the head the perplexed man lying on the bed untied the satin ribbon and emptied the secret contents into his open palm. A look of shock quickly swept across his face as tears welled in his eyes.

There in his slender hand lay two intricately engraved silver wedding bands. Outside they held some unknown but beautiful pattern while inside one simply read 'Hikaru loves Kaoru' and the other was etched with 'Kaoru loves Hikaru'. Unable to lift his gaze away from the two glittering objects he continued to stare until he felt his brother lift his chin and kiss him chastely. "I know we can't ever legally get married, but I thought we could be anyway… at least in our own eyes and the in the eyes of our adopted family."

Clutching the rings tightly the still dressed man embraced his lover with all his strength and tried to form words between sobs of joy. "I… Hika its… yes, I agree. You are the only one for me, you always have been, you always will be. I love it, I love you… it's perfect!" Lips quickly clashed as tears fell from two pairs of identical eyes dampening the soft fabric of the annoyingly still present robe. Breaking the contact in favor of breathing the younger looked deep into his sibling's gaze and held his handsome face lightly. "Tell me how you feel Hika, right now in this moment, how do you feel?"

A grin akin to the Cheshire Cat spread across the exposed gingers face as he spoke. "I wanna fuck you like a street whore." Instinctively he closed his eyes and gritted his teeth in anticipation of the impending pillow assault that soon followed his colorful comment.

"Hitachiin Hikaru!" Crossing his arms and glaring as best he could, Kaoru had great difficulty keeping the levity out of his voice.

Rubbing the side of his abused skull the elder tried again. "I wanna bang you until you can't walk anymore?" Flinching, it was a punch to the shoulder this time and a turning away of the head that he gained in response. Reaching down, he pried open his brother's clenched fist and removed the personalized jewelry. While he looked deep into golden orbs he spoke from his heart as he slipped a silver hoop over Kaoru's long left ring finger. "I love you Kao, forever."

Smiling fully a practically glowing Kaoru copied his twin slipping the matching ring over the appropriate digit and kissing it before speaking. "I love you too Hika, more than I think you could ever know. Now…" Turning to the side, he selected a long stemmed strawberry and dipped it in liquid chocolate before pressing it to the other's lips and watching as his lover bit into the soft flesh. "… let's hump like rabbits."

~~ The End ~~

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