After the initial shock of being battered with rose pedals my ivory skin erupts in a blush taking in my first glance of the Host club in over a year. My bag drops to the floor with a soft thud.
"Welcome princess." They all say in harmony with warm smiles on their handsome faces.
I am completely speechless; the boys have all gotten so incredibly good-looking, even more than I remember. They stare at me with huge grins on their faces obviously not recognizing me. I guess it has been a while. My mouth is open as I try to find the words caught in my throat.
"Hey Boss looks like we have a new guest." Hikaru and Kaoru say simultaneously.
"Please come in princess, The Host Club is here to serve your every desire my darling." Tamaki purrs seductively, even more handsome than I recall. He hooks his finger under my chin gazing straight into my jade eyes, his violet eyes sparkle like diamonds. He shoves a red rose in my hand; I begin to stammer nervously unable to form actual words.
"You have such lovely emerald eyes my darling and beautiful black hair are the curls natural? They must be its feels just like silk; I am not worthy to look upon such a stunning girl." Tamaki says dramatically flipping his blond hair softly.
"T-Tama-kun, it's me Kanashe!" I say desperately looking away from his intense gaze with a blush.
The only one who isn't completely surprised is Kyouya, whom I informed months ago that I would be back in Japan for the start of the year.
"ASHE-CHAN IS IT REALLY YOU?" Honey is the first to respond; he is the only one who looks exactly the same as the last time I saw him. He is in my arms in a flash shoving Tamaki aside, smashing him into the nearest wall, with Mori following close behind. I hug honey securely snuggling him. I giggle joyfully feeling a weight leave my chest.
"It's really me honey-chan, you've grown so much." I say feeling my throat getting tighter and tighter with each word.
"Do you really think so Ashe-chan? We missed you so much, didn't we Takashi!" honey yells excitedly.
"We did." Mori responds in his deep voice, a grin spread across his handsome face I set Honey down and dart into Mori's open arms.
"I missed you guys too Mori-kun, Honey-chan." I fight tears I know will explode any moment. Mori pats my head gently, he reminds me so much of Akito.
My breath is taken away when I see Hikaru and Kaoru and how striking they've become. They are at least three inches taller and have completely changed their hair style; their hair is much browner. The twins scuttle towards me with mischievous grins; I hold my arms open wide for both of them to embrace me, unable to speak.
"Wow Ashe you've gotten so beautiful." The twins chime. "And you're wearing the dress we sent you."
Hikaru and Kaoru squeeze me so tight I think I might suffocate but I don't care, not at all, their familiar cologne envelopes me, drenching me with happiness. Huge hot tears flow down my face like an uncontrollable waterfall stinging my eyes.
"Sweet Ashe-chan please do not cry." Tamaki has regained consciousness and hits the twins over the head. "You shady twins how dare you make her cry like this after she's been away for so long."
"Who are you calling shady boss?" they mutter rubbing their heads.
"I'm crying because I'm so happy Tama-kun." I whisper trying to keep my voice even; I stare down at my feet trying to calm myself. Kyouya, who has been patiently waiting off to the side, walks over and lifts my chin tenderly to meet his intense gaze. He gently wipes my tears away and takes my hand in his; he brings it up to his lips kissing it so gently it's as if a butterfly had landed on my skin and then flew away. I blush and smile sweetly.
"It has been far too long Kanashe you're even lovelier than I remember." Kyouya murmurs releasing my hand.
"T-Thank you Kyo-kun." I stutter.
"Hey, Hikaru, why didn't we think of that?" I hear Kaoru whine behind me.
I turn to look at everyone I can't help but giggle, they're the same boys, I don't know why I was so nervous. I feel completely content as they pull me over to one of the couches. The twins sit on both sides of me putting their arms around my shoulders. While Tamaki, Kyouya, and Mori squeeze onto the other couch. Honey of course sits on Mori's lap giggling uncontrollably with Usa-chan in his arms.
"So Ashe how come you didn't tell us?" Hikaru starts. "That you were coming back?" Kaoru finishes.
"Well I called Kyo-kun a month ago and told him I was coming back, he promised to tell everyone but apparently he forgot." I say watching all the boys glare at Kyouya.
"Kyouya-senpai, why didn't you tell us about this?" Tamaki demands shaking Kyouya violently.
"Yeah Kyouya!" The rest of them say in unison.
Kyouya puts his hands up in surrender and Tamaki lets go of his neck glaring daggers at him.
"Well you guys are always complaining that nothing exciting happens around here so I merely thought you would all enjoy the thrill of a surprise visit from our beautiful Kanashe-chan." Kyouya replies flatly pushing his glasses up and adjusting his tie. He immediately starts writing something down in his black book. The boys stop glaring and nod their heads in agreement.
"Kyouya-senpai is right you guys, it was exciting seeing Ashe-chan dressed in the adorable dress we sent her." The twins purr pulling me off the couch taking turns twirling me around for the other boys to get a good look at my dress. I giggle uncontrollably, my purple dress flows around me.
"You look really pretty Ashe-chan!" honey exclaims giggling.
"You do." Mori comments.
"Yes, quite stunning." Kyouya murmurs.
"A true vision of loveliness." Tamaki adds excitedly.
The blush on my cheeks spreads throughout my whole face the twins pull me back onto the couch laughing.
Just then the door bursts open and in comes a boy with huge outdated horn rimmed glasses, unruly short brown hair, in an old dark gray sweater and black pants. He is holding a brown paper bag filled with what looks like groceries.