A/N: Ahahahaha…. Yeah, my first attempt at typing an Ouran fanfic… I hope you likes it!!!
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Ouran High School Host Club, anime or manga. If I did, the anime would still be going, and at least one episode would be like 1408… That movie totally freaked me out…
Key: "Speaking" 'thoughts' "Other side of phone conversation" "ANGRY SPEAKING"
Summery: When two people love each other and know it, they should do something about it.
When one person loves a person who loves someone else, they should do something about it.
When two people love each other and have no idea, what can they do about it?
Boiling Water
Chapter One: Breaking Point
A sigh emitted from the older of the Hitachiin twins as he gazed lovingly at the brunette known as Haruhi across the room.
His brother's eyebrows twisted in an expression similar to being in pain 'Look at me, Hikaru… Not her… I miss you, Hikaru…'
A discomforted cough from one of their customers broke Kaoru from his trance. A faux smile ghosted his pale features in apology, "Good afternoon, Princess."
She sighed in a forthright manner, "The pair of you seem to be drifting apart lately… We can even tell you apart now, because you, Kaoru-kun, are never smiling anymore… whereas Hikaru-kun seems to be off in dreamland, smiling and happy…"
Kaoru shifted uncomfortably under the female's burning gaze, "I suppose I've realized a bit, but… If Hikaru's happy, then I haven't the place to interfere…"
The girl fixed her yellow dress nonchalantly, "But if he ignores you day in and day out, shouldn't you, as his brother, tell him how you feel? It isn't my place to tell you what to do, but…" She looked up with a smile, "Kaoru-kun deserves to be happy too."
Kaoru's smile became slightly true, "I appreciate that, Princess…" He glanced over his shoulder as Hikaru got up to talk to Haruhi, "But who's to say he'll even listen?" He rested his chin on the backs of his hands as he propped his elbows onto the table, his golden gaze cast downward in a slight daze, "I think I'm going to go rest for a while…" He took the girl's left hand and placed a blasé kiss upon the skin, "I do appreciate your concern, Princess."
She drew back her hand as he let it go and smiled brightly, "Anything to help." She stood in unison with the younger twin and watched as he floated toward the back of the room. She shook her head and exited the doors to the Third Music Room.
Kaoru opened the doors to Kyouya's office, an offhand smile framed on his pallid face, "Senpai, I'm exhausted… May I have permission to take the rest of the day off?"
The 'Shadow King' eyed the boy prudently, his expression hidden under the gleam of his glasses, "Hn… But, while you're here, allow me to notify you of your 'brotherly love' act…" He cleared his throat and smiled his wary smile, "Your brother's infatuation is causing you depression, in turn causing a shortage of customers… We're losing money, and it seems to be your fault. Either clear this up with your brother, or quit the Host Club."
The red head's body shook slightly, "I'm sorry Kyouya-senpai…" He looked as though he were about to weep on the spot, "It's not Hikaru's fault, please don't punish him on my behalf…"
The older male ran a hand through his jet black hair, a sigh erupting from his esophagus, "Don't cry, Kaoru. I just wanted you aware of the measures you must take in order to gain back popularity. And if you refuse, I will simply have to cut you out of the picture. I'm sure Hikaru wouldn't mind being paired with Haruhi instead."
Kaoru trembled, "But…" He gave a brief nod and wiped his eyes slowly, "Yes, Senpai…"
Kyouya ushered the younger Hitachiin to the door of his office, but paused and gestured toward the couch, "Go ahead and take a nap there, and I'll wake you when club ends…"
Kaoru blinked up at the mysterious male's sudden humbleness and decided he'd take the offer while it lasted, "Thank you." He sauntered to the soft red sofa and positioned himself atop it, reclining until he was all stretched out. He turned on his side and almost immediately fell into a slumber.
Kyouya found himself under the freshman's intoxicating spell, unable to turn away from the innocent scene. He was surprised by his own actions, but didn't put up a fight, just pulled up a chair and sat by his side, incapable of tearing his gaze from the frail creature that slept so soundlessly. A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, flabbergasted at his sudden change of attitude toward the Hitachiin boy. Such hogwash. It wasn't like he'd ever find himself doing this again.
A terse knock at the door sent him off of the chair immediately. He put it back and coughed, "Enter."
Hikaru's head poked through the door, "Ne, Kyouya. Have you seen Kaoru?"
Kyouya motioned to the sleeping form on his sofa, "He's been here."
"Thanks." The older of the twins crept over and shook the sleeping boy, "Kaoru. I'm taking Haruhi home… Stay here and sleep, I'll come back for you…"
"No need, I'll take him home." Kyouya observed the two, "It'll be on the way as it is…"
Hikaru flashed his cat-like grin, "Awesome." He slapped Kaoru's shoulder, "Later Kaoru."
Kaoru leapt up, holding his shoulder, "Ouch…" He waited for Hikaru to scoop him up and apologize, but it never happened. Instead, Kyouya slipped over and sat beside him, fondling his shoulder calmly,
"Are you hurt?"
Kaoru found himself blushing, "A little, but it'll be fine…" 'Why are you being so nice all of a sudden?'
Kyouya's smile seemed more real this time then he'd ever seen it, "Good." He stood and held out a hand, "Would you like to go home now?"
"…Yeah…" He smiled back, just as genuinely as Kyouya had, "But…" He paused, "I'm really not ready to see Hikaru…"
The older boy nodded in an understanding fashion, "Well, I suppose we could leave a note on your front door for Hikaru, and you could stay the night with me… We'll all be meeting up tomorrow anyway, right?"
Kaoru grinned, "Yeah! That'd be great, but are you sure I can stay with you?"
"It's no big deal. It's only my sister and I anyway." He nodded once more, "It'll be fine."
The younger boy took his senpai's hand, standing up mere moments after, and pulled out his cell phone, dialing his twin's number. He held it to his ear, waiting patiently for Hikaru to answer. "Hello?"
"Uh, hey! I'm going to stay at Kyouya's house tonight, so don't wait up for me."
"…Why aren't you coming home?"
"Kyouya-senpai offered to let me stay at his house… I figure it'd be a good opportunity to discuss business and what not… You know, catch up on costume designs for mother to create for us."
"…But can't you just do that and then come home?"
"Well, I could, but Kyouya said I should spend the night and so… I'll stop for some clothes, but I just wanted to let you know so you wouldn't worry."
"Stop it Haruhi. Fine. I'll see you tomorrow." A few giggles were heard and the phone gave that annoying 'Call Ended' beep.
Kaoru shut his phone and chewed on his bottom lip, "Oh… I guess he'll probably just spend time with Haruhi…"
The older male patted the younger's head, "Don't worry about it. We don't have to stop by your house. You can borrow some of my clothes."
Kaoru's expression brightened, "Okay." He scurried after the older boy like a baby chick following its mother, "If you don't mind me asking… Why are you being so nice to me?"
"…" Kyouya gave a slight shrug, "No idea." He opened the door to his limo (As they were magically transported outside), and motioned for Kaoru to enter. The boy happily obliged and slid in, taking the opposite end of the stretch so that he could face his new found friend. Friend? Ha. As if Kyouya, the king of cool, would ever even consider Kaoru a friend. Kyouya slipped in professionally, a cool smile gracing his lips as he surveyed his colleague, curiosity killing his self control that had warned him not to stare.
Kaoru felt like an ant being burnt by a huge magnifying glass with the intense gaze of Kyouya on his small being. He looked away in an attempt to hide his heated cheeks from the laid back junior in front of him, "So…"
"Consequently, as a result, thus, therefore, subsequently, accordingly, hence… That word can mean a great deal of things…"
"Oh… I was just trying to start a conversation… I'm not too good at small talk, it's usually Hikaru's job to strike up conversation…"
"There's something to talk about." Kaoru looked up in confusion. "The way your brother and yourself are two completely different beings."
"Oh…"
"You're much calmer than he is… You're able to take an insult and your anger and just bottle it up, storing it and releasing it later on when you're alone in a room… or while you sleep." He paused, then continued, "You're in control of your emotions, in short, whereas he's all talk and jab… You're also quite superior in math… Your grades in that subject are outstanding." He glanced up at the boy, who was now in a state of shock, but simply smiled wider, "And your eyes unquestioningly surpass any other person's allure." He could have sworn he heard Kaoru choke a little. He was slightly surprised at himself for that last comment, and yet, he continued, "Your laugh, when it's genuine, is increasingly endearing… Though your smile, once again, when unadulterated, could quite possibly be the most radiant I've seen in all my life." That completely caught the younger boy off guard. He collapsed onto the floor of the vehicle right at that moment. Kyouya smirked to himself, "Oops. Maybe I said too much." He leaned forward and lifted the boy onto the seat. He'd probably end up carrying him upstairs. 'Oh well… Good thing he seems light…'
A/N: I know… This is incredibly short… I swear the next chapter will be longer! I hope you enjoyed it… :3 Now, press the purple button and submit a review… I'll post the next chapter after I get five, got it? This'll tell me if it's good or not.