The Pain in My Chest

Hikaru POV

"Hmm? It's nothing. Just a little trouble with my emotions."

Those words hit me hard. There was a pain in my chest as I predicted what this was all about. It was definitely about Haruhi. Who else could it be? I felt like crying. For the second time today, a tear rolled down my cheek. It hurt. Love hurts.

I blinked away my tears and faced Kaoru, "Tell me more, maybe I can help."

"It's not what you think Hikaru, and I don't think you'll be of any help this time."

At that moment, I could have succumbed into eternal darkness. I couldn't believe it. Those words were so cruel...

"Hikaru, are you alright?"

I smiled and looked up at the handsome face, "Yeah, I'm just a little shocked that you don't need me anymore."

Kaoru POV

That was sudden, he must've misunderstood me. I grabbed Hikaru and pulled him into a full embrace. "No, that's not what I meant Hikaru. I'll need you forever. Don't ever leave me."

Hikaru wrapped his arms around my waist and whispered, "Kaoru, I have something to tell you."

I personally enjoyed that embrace to the fullest, but I let him go so he could speak better. Hikaru bit his lip and a little of me melted inside (he's so hot...).

"Kaoru, I have a confession to make!"

Hikaru POV

I squeezed my eyes shut and clenched my fists. My nails dug into my palms but I didn't care. This has gone on too long, no matter how long I keep it in, my feelings would either be accepted or rejected. Either way, I felt that I was ready. "Kaoru, I l-"