HOT HAWAIIAN NIGHTS
A/N: Since I can't put a longer summary out front, here you go!
Shigure has to catch a plane to Hawaii in order to promote his latest novel, Perils of a Part-time Lover. Hearing about this, the rest of the Mabudachi Trio (Ayame and Hatori) decide to come up with a way to get most of the Sohma family out of Japan and into paradise.
Anything can happen in Hawaii, to beautiful sunsets shared with that special someone, midnight hotel hide-and-seek, posing as part of the wait-staff, jacuzzi and spa trips, and cousin rivalries.
What is a normal 16 year-old Tohru to do? Roll with it, of course! Like Shigure says, "Que sera sera."
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CHAPTER 1 – Pulling My Strings
"Mii-chan, are you sure? I'm positive the e-mail you sent me specifically stated Tokyo, Japan.... really? Where is it then, Zimbabwe? Oh, come on, Mii-chan, can't you take a joke?" Shigure chuckled as his editor's cries of "That's not funny!" echoed around Shigure's home-office. Running a hand through his dark brown hair, Shigure leaned back and took of his glasses while making slow, lazy circles in his computer chair. "So, where is it then? What...? Are you pulling my strings?" Shigure quickly pulled the receiver from his ear as passionate sobs of, "Why do you think I'd pull a joke when you know I'm not the type to joke around!" came pouring out of the receiver. Shigure closed his eyes and proceeded to calm his editor down. After all, the suspense was killing him! "Okay, okay Mii-chan, you win. Now, where exactly is the promotion of my newest novel going to be?"
As Mii-chan spoke, Shigure's hand slipped, causing the receiver to clatter to the hardwood floor.
"Shigure-san? Shigure-san, are you there?" Mii-chan's voice came from somewhere on the floor. Eyes shining and not bothering to answer his editor, Shigure jumped up from his chair. "YES!" he clapped his hands in glee, like a small child. "Whoo -hoo, Hawaii here I come!" Shigure paused, glancing around, making sure none of the other Sohma members were within earshot. "--- And high-school girls! Not just any high school girls, but high school girls in bikinis!" he sighed, walking to the door and closing it. Suddenly remembering where he was, Shigure hastily bent down and picked up the receiver and cleared his throat, "Mii-chan? Hello? Hawaii, you were saying?" After that brief but spontaneous outburst, Shigure knew what he had to do. "Mii-chan do you think my family can join me? They can? Oh, no, no, no! I wasn't suggesting you pay their way... yes, we'll come up with the extra money... okay, thanks. See you later." Hanging up, Shigure leaped out of his chair, opened the door with all the caution of a robber creeping silently along a dark alleyway. Hoping not to bump into anyone, Shigure slyly glanced over his shoulder and ---
"Oh, Shigure-san! Are you heading out?"
"WAAAAAHHHH!"
The sound that Tohru heard? Shigure's head slicing through the paper-thin screen separating the kitchen from the dining room. "Oh, Tohru-kun!" he gasped, clutching his chest, his heart racing at 100 miles per hour. He mentally chastised himself for crouching as low as he had. 'This is why my house keeps breaking!' he grumbled as he tried to free himself from the door. 'People like me don't watch where they're going!'
Tohru's face registered complete surprise and concern. "Oh, Shigure-san! I-I'm sorry, I shouldn't have snuck up on you like that!" While she held the screen door, Shigure was able to wretch his head out.
Rubbing a sore spot, he saw an expression of such concern on Tohru's face, he had to laugh. "Tohru-kun, it's alright! You just surprised me,uh, is all."
Tohru shook her head and smiled. "Well, if you're going out, Shigure-san, just to let you know, dinner's going to be ready in about 30 minutes. Try to come home before then."
Shigure smiled as he walked to the front door. Opening it, he turned around and saw Tohru was still standing there. "I'll be home in time, don't worry." he waved and headed out. Pressing matter such as the one at hand couldn't be discussed over the phone, Shigure decided as he got into the driver's seat, shut the door, and started the engine. 'I wonder if Haa-san and Aaya will be up to my plan.' he thought as he backed carefully out of the drive-way. 'An opportune-bonding time for the Sohmas might just be the thing we all need.'
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Viror: Obviously this is just the reeeeeal beginning... What is Shigure planning to discuss with the rest of the Mabudachi Trio?