Kyouya sighed as he leaned back into the cool leather seat. He hated leaving Marie alone in that hospital but she had begged him to take care of himself. She had always been selfless that way.

I promised myself

I promised I'll wait for you

The midnight hour

I know you'll shine on through

Kyouya looked out the window and smiled as he remembered the first time that he had met Marie. They were children then, both alone in a park, although he had been a frequent visitor. She had been sitting on a swing, barely pushing herself and sniffling. Slowly, he had walked over to her and given her a flower. When she looked up at him with confusion in her eyes, he merely said,

"A pretty girl like you shouldn't cry. My name is Kyouya. Kyouya Ootori."

"M-Marie. Marie D'Lys. It is a pleasure to meet you, Ootori-kun." she said, her Japanese thick with a French accent.

After that, the two had become inseparable, demanding to go to the park regularly to see each other. The day she left was a sad day for both of them, although being the Ootori that he is, he didn't cry. Only promised her that they would keep in touch.

I promised myself

I promised the world to you

I gave you flowers

You made my dreams come true

Years later, Marie returned to visit Tamaki. Unfortunately, she had also had a run in with Lady Suoh. The two had clashed heads and Kyouya had been there to witness it. The old lady had called her a whore, dismissing her as a relative or as a respectable lady. It didn't help that Madam Suoh didn't stop there and insinuated that Marie wasn't her father's child but was, in fact, a whore child born out of wedlock and good grace. Marie had exploded shouting several profanities at the old lady and even threatening to run her into the ground. After storming into the kitchen, Marie began cooking several dozens of cupcakes, each a different flavor. The next day, the old lady was dead. Some speculated that Marie had poisoned her, but since proof was never found they simply wrote it off as natural causes. Kyouya smirked. Knowing her, Lady Suoh probably died of shock.

So many of us are out there feel the need

To run and look for shelter

I promise myself

Kyouya looked at his watch as he hastily grabbed some spare clothes. Just as Kyouya was about to grab an apple, a little voice in his head whispered to him,

"Kyouya. You need to eat real food. Not just an apple. Marie would kill you if she found out."

Kyouya sighed knowing that the little voice was right. Quickly, Kyouya prayed that she would be all right without him for a few more minutes while he stopped at his favorite sushi restaurant and grabbed some dinner. Comforted by the fact that Mori and Honey were there with her, Kyouya quickly walked inside and ordered his favorite meal. Suddenly, as Kyouya stepped into his car, his cell phone began to ring.

"Kyouya."

"Hello, son."

"Father. Is Marie all right?"

"She's fine. Just asking for you. Are you almost done?"

"Of course. I'm on my way now."

"Excellent. I'll see you when you get here."

"Of course."

I promise myself,

That I said a pray for you

A brand new tomorrow,

For all your wish comes true

I promise myself,

That I make it up to you,

My sister and father

Know I'm in love with you

As Kyouya stepped into her hospital room, Marie's lips curled up into a smile that could melt any man's heart. He returned the smile and sat down next to her, taking her hand in his.

"I love you," he whispered.

"I love you, too."

And with that, Kyouya knew that everything was going to be okay.

I promised myself,

I promised the world to you,

I gave you flowers,

You made my dreams come true,

I promised myself!

KRRR: The song was "I Promised Myself" by Basshunter, so I don't own. P.S. The next to last lyrics, the line should read "Sister and brother" but I changed it because his brothers are in jail because they're crazy.