CHAPTER 8
HIKARU POV
She was smiling. Haruhi looked so adorable when she smiled. I grinned back. "Maybe we should go find the other two. Mizuki said she was gonna bring you both downstairs, but you're here, so who knows where Kaoru is". I shrugged and opened an arm out in a 'ladies first ' gesture. She quirked her eyebrow but smirked, walking out. When I turned I saw my twin and Mizuki sitting on the floor, her head leaning on his shoulder. They didn't notice us. "Well you two look cozy" I said, sauntering over, they jumped apart "Not taking advantage of sweet little Mizuki, I hope" Kaoru went bright red and started spluttering, I smirked. Mizuki rolled her eyes "Maybe I'm taking advantage of sweet little Kaoru " she matched my smirk. That caught me off-gaurd. I almost fell. Kaoru went an deeper shade of scarlet. Mizuki laughed and shook her head. Kaoru visibly relaxed. What happened there? Haruhi seemed to notice as well, we shared a look unnoticed by either younger twins.
KAORU POV
I was following Haruhi and Hikaru. Mizuki was walking beside me. "Kaoru... What would you call what happened between us?" "What?!" I spluttered. I seemed to be doing a lot of that. She makes me nervous. She looked thoughtful "Like, how would thou describe it? Spur of the moment? Regrettable? Do you want to forget about it? Or.." "Or?" "Or not" she said simply. I wasn't sure how to respond to that. How did she feel about it? "..Because I don't". Did that mean.. Wait, does she mean she wants to forget about it, or that she doesn't want to forget about it. I must have looked a right idiot. I got my answer when she took my hand and entwined our fingers. I looked at her shocked, I glanced at my brother and Haruhi, both seemed oblivious to what was happening behind them. She must have got the wrong idea because she hastily let go of my hand and looked at the floor "I-if you don't want to.. I mean.. I-I'm sorry, I t-thought you.." She blushed. I stared at her in amazement. How could she possibly think.. I grabbed her hand. She looked up at me surprised. I grinned and sheepishly rubbed the back of my neck with my other hand. "I don't want to forget". She stared at me for a second and then smiled. She turned back to the front and we followed our oblivious twins.
HARUHI POV
Idiots think I can't see them. Like I'm not watching. I smiled. Hikaru was oblivious however, talking about something or other. I turned my attention back to him. "So.. You dance". Master of deduction "Uh-huh. Since I was little. Mom danced all the time, I guess it just rubbed off on me. It's the best thing. You can express yourself and no matter how you feel you can move to whatever music." He blinked. I wasn't really expecting a reply "So what were you expressing?" I tilted my head, confused. He laughed "When you were dancing just now, you said you can express yourself, so what were you expressing?" My heart stopped at the question. What was I expressing? I wasn't really expressing anything. I was just doing what I felt. Which was? "Come to think of it, the music sounded familiar..". Shit. I was panicking. My mouth was open to reply when he shrugged "Whatever", he had moved on. Thank God.
"I saw you before, when I was in the tree", okay then... "I thought you couldn't remember" I replied, trying not to be weirded out. He didn't mean it like that. I think. He laughed. "I'll tell you later". I scanned his face, but he seemed lost in memory, looking like he thought it was hilarious. He's strange sometimes. I just looked forward. I almost said 'Look behind us ', but if he didn't notice, his fault, besides, what's the fun in him knowing so soon?
MIZUKI POV
He took my hand. He didn't want to forget the kiss, our kiss. I wanted to giggle and jump up and down I was so giddy. But I just kept walking, really aware of Kaoru beside me. How would Haru and Hikaru react? That was for later, right now this was our little secret. I fought down a giggle. What is wrong with me? I hate giggling and being giddy.
We were going to the sitting room. The servants have probably heated the couches and laid out various snacks before Dinner. They were so eccentric sometimes. On that thought.. I glanced outside. It was getting kinda late.. Were they really staying over. That seemed so weird. No one was ever at the house, bar us, the servants and sometimes Mom, but she travels a lot. I used to think she was just really busy. But now I think she doesn't like being in the house. I think it reminds her of him.. I didn't really get to know my Dad, but I have some memories, and I know that Mom really, really, loved him. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever have that kind of love, the really special kind. Mom used to say that somewhere on this Earth, there is a person out there who is my soulmate. She once told me a story, I can remember her voice, layered with sadness and regret, not that I could tell back then..
"Long, long ago. Humans used to have two heads, four legs, four arms and one soul. We used to be very powerful, but then some of us decided to overthrow the Gods. They failed and the Gods were very angry. They said we didn't know how lucky we were. They sent down millions of lightning bolts and struck every human in two, taking away our powers. Now every person searches for the person who shares half of their soul. Their soulmates. Every person has one soulmate somewhere on this Earth, and those who find them regain that power. Even the two of you have your very own, separate, special soulmates out there, somewhere". A tear rolled down her cheek and she gripped the ring on her finger. She whispered good night and left.
I smiled sadly, wishing I understood back then, so we could have been more of a comfort. I glanced at the boy next to me and found myself involuntarily smiling. Who knows.
NO ONE POV
The four of them were talking in the sitting room, with plates of snacks laid around them. "So what should we do tomorrow?" Mizuki asked, mainly to her twin, while placing a peanut in her mouth. Haruhi looked around "Well... We could go to the beach.. Or if you want to stay here the pool's out back.. We could see if these two can figure out the way around the mansion..." She clicked her fingers, "Scavenger Hunt" she said as if it was the perfect idea. Mizuki's eyes lit up, "Well we know just how much the boys love playing games.." She finished with a wicked grin, one that confused even Haruhi. She just laughed to cover it up, knowing her twin was laughing an identical laugh. Hikaru and Kaoru sweat dropped and glanced at each other. Maids walked in with plates of food "Dinner, Fujioka-san" they said. The girls simultaneously smiled and thanked them. "We usually eat quite simple, hope you don't mind" they said while beginning to eat. The boys shrugged and began to eat the curry and rice in front of them. Each thinking to themselves.
Scavenger Hunt.. Maybe I can get Haru and Hikaru alone..
Scavenger Hunt.. Maybe I should let Mizu and Kaoru be alone.. Or not..
Scavenger Hunt.. Maybe I'll be alone with Mizuki..
Scavenger Hunt sounds fun, I guess. I bet Kaoru will get lost.. Will Haruhi be dancing?..
A/N: I haven't got this Scavenger Hunt planned out, review if you have any thoughts. -Crys
