Hikaru sat on the edge of the hospital bed, he hadn't slept in well over two days and doubted whether he ever would again. His mind was still reeling from very nearly losing Kaoru the night before.

Kaoru had always been sick but Hikaru took care of him,he had taken care of his younger brother since they were born. Before that if you were to ask their mother. Hikaru thought back to what Kaoru had said before being taken to the hospital. As he lie in the bed the twins shared,weakened by a fever and his lifelong health problems. The older twin was feeling guilty after reading an article about unborn twins and how they fight each other in order to live.

"That isn't what happened Hika, you would never hurt me. Mother says we were close then too. I wanted you to be okay." Kaoru said weakly. After Hikaru carefully hugged him,Kaoru had looked up into his eyes and smiled faintly.

"You know what's really amazing, I wasn't supposed to live past three days when we were born. You got me to highschool,thank you." Hikaru fought back tears. Kaoru was still so pale and it broke Hikaru's heart.

"You came back to me last night Kaoru, I'm glad you did,I'm very proud of you and I know it took a lot from you. I need you to wake up again, you haven't opened your eyes for a long time. I love you little brother,you know that by now. I just really need you to start getting better now." He reached over to the table and took hold of one of the cloths he had one of the maids drop off along with a few other items. He dipped it in the cool water that filled the large pink container in the hospital room. He carefully wrung it out and began lightly wiping his brother's face.

"This fever just won't give you a break will it Kaoru?" He took hold of the sleeping boy's hand as he continued to try cooling him down.

"Come on,I miss you Kao. You're not as weak as the doctor said you are,I know because you proved him wrong already. I'm waiting for you Kaoru, right here and I'm holding your hand like I always do when you don't feel you feel my hand holding yours?" He gave it a gentle squeeze.

"Hika, I feel so...so-"Kaoru replied opening his eyes slowly.

"Shh, save your strength you're going to need as much as you can get. I just want you to lie still." .

"I'm s-sorry." Kaoru whispered,unable to speak in his normal volume.

"There's nothing to be sorry about,you're here and that's what matters most."

Kaoru allowed his eyes to close again and Hikaru felt his heart drop.

"Hey, look at me, I really need you to -"

"I don't know how you do it, you always take care of me. You put everything on hold for me. I can't remember a single time I was sick and you weren't there for me." Hikaru hated the pain filled tone he had never heard it before.

"You're important to me, I'm not just going to let you lie in bed and feel sick all by yourself. We've been through so much together,that's what brothers are for. Please don't -"

"Aren't you ever tired of it?"

"of what?"

"Keeping me alive, i know I wouldn't have been here if you didn't drop everything and stay with me. You're the strong one Hika, and I shouldn't -"

"You're scaring me Kaoru,you've never said these things before. I want to take care of you. I'll never-"

"Wouldn't it be so much easier for you without me, if I did die then you would be able to have a life and not have to constantly be at hospitals or doctors offices,you wouldn't have to share a room or worry about me needing medicine or -"

"I know your fever's bad baby brother, but I didn't know it was that bad. I love you Kaoru, don't ever say things like that again. I want you to be alright. I'll do everything I can to make you better." Hikaru couldn't stop his tears from falling.

"I'll never get better Hikaru, I'll be sick all my life and you won't ever get to -" Hikaru embraced Kaoru.

"Then I'll just have to take care of you as long as we live but I can't live without you. You're not a burden Kaoru,you're a gift and I won't let you go. I told you there's two of us for a reason. I won't let you give up,yes I know it's hard but I need you." Hikaru sobbed resting his head on Kaoru's chest.

"You don't understand Hikaru, it's not fair to ask you to give up your life so I can lie there and make you do everything for me.."

"you're right,you being sick isn't fair to either of us, but it's not fair to ask me to lose my best friend. I don't want you to die,I never have and I've never thought anything would be better without you. You should know better than that. As much as you need me, I need you too. You made it this far, it would kill me to lose you. This isn't like you at all. Please just rest and get better. I know you're tired and frustrated, I know you hurt a lot of the time. Stay for me, you came back for me didn't you?"

"I did, but it's not -"

"Then let me show you how important you are to me. If I had nothing else in this world Kaoru, I want you with me. You can get through this Kaoru, but you don't have to do it alone. That's why you have a twin. Will you do this for me Kaoru,we've gotten this far, let's keep going as long as we can. Who knows, one day you might be better."

"But Hikaru, the doctor said that I won't li-"Kaoru stopped, Hikaru had been hurt enough lately and Kaoru wouldn't add to it if it could be helped. It's going to be okay Kaoru,I promise." The older twin said sincerely.

"You really don't think I'm a problem?" He asked his weakness increasing. Hikaru raised his head and looked into the ill boy's eyes.

"Listen very carefully to me. You have never been a problem for me and never will be. I'd take any trouble in the world for you anyway. I know you'd do the same."Do it for me?"

"Okay, for you big brother,if that's what you really want." Hikaru smiled.

"That's exactly what I want, I love you."

"I love you too Hika, thank you, for always being here to keep me going. For never giving up on me,even when I did."

"As long as you're here and you're trying, that's all I can ask from you." Kaoru reached up and wiped away his brother's tears.

"I'm sorry I scared you so much. I was just really-"

"Like I said, don't apologize,just promise you won't say anything like that again."

"Promise." Kaoru closed his eyes. Hikaru stroked Kaoru's hair gently.

"Rest Kaoru, I'll stay right here."

"I don't think I've ever seen two siblings who love each other that much." Haruhi said as she and the remaining hosts arrived at the door.

"I think it's really nice that Hika-Chan loves Kao-Chan like that. Their bond is stronger than anything." Honey added.

"After last night I don't doubt it. I don't have any siblings, but if I did and we were half as close as our little devils are, I'd consider myself lucky." Tamaki smiled as they took another moment before entering the room.

"Do you think Kaoru's going be alright?"

"Yes. Hikaru brought Kaoru this far, I'd say we can count on them coming back to the club before we know it." Kyoya answered. Everyone knew in their hearts he was right.