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A man with brown hair paced in his cell. He was getting impatient. His plans were underway and his spies had yet to return from their last mission. A delivery of sorts, he smiled menacingly. Oh Noriko…did you gasp my name the way you used to? If only he could have delivered his gift in person, but it was not to be. The timing was not in his favor. The Reiner syndicate had been working on retrieving their leader since he was convicted. Unfortunately, his rape charge was the catalyst the police needed to pursue his other alleged activities. Add ten counts of arms smuggling and here he was, sixteen years later, and finally, his escape was nearing fruition.
Footsteps echoed down the cell block. Two large guards stopped at his cell. "Reiner, you've got visitors." The one unlocking his cell said in deep baritone.
The second guard took out a set of cuffs with chains attached. "You know the drill."
Ukrit held out his wrists and studied his new guards as they cuffed his wrists and ankles. He narrowed his dark brown eyes on the guard with the deep voice. The guard stared back at him unblinking. I know those eyes… The guard blinked once slowly and a small twitch turned up the corners of his mouth. Ukrit's eyes widened slightly in recognition and his scowl turned into a grin. He looked more closely at second guard; he stared right back at him with piercing eyes and a crooked smile. Ukrit's grin grew.
"Move it, Reiner." The first guard ordered. Ukrit slid out of his cell and walked to the visitation room. At the table in from of him were his spies, Katashi and Hideaki. He sat and had his chain attached to the metal table. Katashi's brown eyes met his and bowed his head in respect. Hideaki did the same, before starting the report.
"Ukrit-sama, we visited your woman." Hideaki said without revealing details. The camera in the room was something they were all aware of. Ukrit's eyes flashed maliciously with the grin plastered on his face.
"How was she?" he asked, seemingly innocent. Katashi knew he meant her reaction and had already thought of how to word it without bringing suspicion.
"She was floored with surprise, sir." Katashi said in a pleasant tone to be sure to throw off his true meaning.
"Fantastic!" Ukrit replied in genuine pleasure. He could hardly sit still in his excitement. He cleared his throat, "Please, update me on all the happenings in our family."
"Everything in the family is going well. We have found many successful ventures to execute after the current one is finished." Hideaki answered and brushed his black hair to the side. Ukrit nodded in approval, his escape was on track.
"There is something that has come to our attention. It will interest you," Katashi said and waited to be told to continue. Ukrit raised a brow and focused solely on Katashi. This made the man slightly nervous, but he shook it off and reported his findings. "Your woman has become close with her female neighbor and her son. She and her neighbor often watch each other's children…"
Ukrit had both brows raised now. Children! Noriko has a child! Better confirm the age before I go too far in either direction. "Interesting, do they get along well?" he inquired probing for more information.
Katashi understood what his boss needed, "They're as close as fifteen year old boys can be, sir." Ukrit was sure now and he couldn't be happier. I have a son! An heir! Everything is perfect! His comrades knew he was pleased and waited for instruction.
"Please, keep their wellbeing in mind while on your other ventures." Ukrit gave his order with a smile. "It was good to see you, have a Happy New Year." With that Ukrit stood to be escorted from the room. The first guard came and gave him a discreet smug smile that read as 'you dog!' Ukrit returned it with a prideful smile of his own. Yes, everything is perfect. With Tsubasa and Yori as my guards, it won't be long now.
Kyouya sat in bed on the phone with Tamaki and the male members of their club. Tamaki had been going on for days about taking the girls out when they got home. Luckily, he, with the help of Honey and Mori, was able to deter the twins and Tamaki for a couple of days. Haruhi had called when they got back and expressed that they would be busy with New Years cleaning for a few days and asked if he would keep Tamaki and the twins away. Kamalei had called Honey with a similar plea, so every time 'the king' brought up seeing Haruhi and Kamalei, they would distract him. Today, however, they were not successful.
"Kyouya! We cannot miss the chance to go to the New Year's festival with them! Think of how fun it will be!" Tamaki enthusiastically tried to persuade his best friend. The twins were quick to back him up.
"Yeah! The games and the fireworks!" Hikaru and Kaoru stated in excitement.
"I don't know guys, what if they're busy?" Honey tried, but was quickly distracted.
"But Honey-sempai! What about the festival food?" the twins asked, knowing they'd turn him to their side.
"Food?! Like Karumeyaki and Taiyaki? Oh! And New Year's cakes?!" Honey questioned with gusto.
"Yes, of course! What kind of festival would it be without them?" Tamaki replied, effectively convincing his senior to come.
"We'll be there! Right, Takashi?" Honey said so cutely the others could almost see the flowers coming through the phone.
There was a small pause before Mori conceded, "Ah." He knew the girls wanted to get their cleaning done, but he wasn't about to deny Mitsukuni. Two days is enough to have finished, I'm sure…He cringed, thinking of the girls' demons that come out when they're angry. I hope.
"Alright! You've been out voted, Kyouya! I'm calling Haruhi now." Tamaki said as he added another call to the line. Kyouya rubbed his forehead in defeat. He hoped the girls were done; he really didn't want to deal with the repercussions if they weren't. The phone rang until the machine picked up.
Haruhi's overly pleasant voice recording played, "Hello, you have reached Haruhi's line of too tired to give a fuck. No messages will be taken. Try again tomorrow. Thank you."-click- The line disconnected.
"Mommy! Our daughter's language is atrocious!" Tamaki bellowed. Kyouya coughed to hide his amusement as the twins snickered. Mori started to get a feeling of foreboding. Honey wasn't going to give up with food on the line.
"Tama-chan, try Kama-chan!" Honey instructed. Tamaki dialed Kamalei and once again, the phone, once again, rang until the machine picked up.
Kamalei's tired voice recording played, "Hello, you have dialed Kamalei's line of passed out on the couch. You will now be redirected." There was a small pause. "Hello, you have been redirected to Haruhi's line of too tired to give a fuck. No messages will be taken. Try again tomorrow. Thank you!" –click- Haruhi's voice was not masked in pleasantry this time. The boys felt a shudder through their spines.
"It's those devil twins fault! They are bad influences!" Tamaki yelled into the phone.
"Our fault? We didn't do anything!" the twins defended. They went back and forth with Tamaki for a minute before Honey brought them back to task.
"What about the festival?" Honey asked. Tamaki and the twins immediately thought of the solution.
"We'll go get them!" the three chimed.
"I'll be around to pick you all up shortly! Hikaru, Kaoru, bring outfits for the girls!" Tamaki ordered.
"Duh, boss." Hikaru stated and hung up. Kaoru was already raiding the closet.
Kyouya listened as two more clicks indicated the end of the call and waited for the third.
"Kyouya," Mori said.
"Yes, Mori-sempai." He replied curiously.
"Going unannounced is a bad idea." Mori stated plainly.
Kyouya understood, "Yes, well… just pull Honey-sempai back and I'll push the idiot three in front. That's as good a battle plan as we're going to get." He heard an affirmative grunt from Mori and the call was disconnected. His clock read 10 A.M. Shaking his head, he got ready; he knew he would be the first one Tamaki picked up.
Haruhi and Kamalei were exhausted. The apartments were spotless, but they couldn't move. The girls had lain on the couch, after being forced to wake up for breakfast, and rooted themselves on it. They hadn't gone to bed until they finished everything. Thus, when Ranka festively awoke them for New Year's breakfast at nine, they had only gotten five hours of sleep.
Ranka had gone to work to do a special show and attend a party. He would be back after midnight, but promised they would watch the New Year's sun rise like they did every year. Noriko also had some last minute business come up and told them the same. So, the girls were alone and enjoying the quiet. They had every intension of resting, so they could enjoy New Year's with their parents.
Knocking sounded in twin raps. Haruhi and Kamalei eyed the door and sent each other a silent message. If we stay really quiet, they'll go away.
-BANG-BANG-BANG-
"Daughters! Daddy is here to see you!" Tamaki sang loudly.
"How do they even know which apartment are in?" Kamalei whispered.
"I don't know! Lucky guess? These are the twins and Tamaki-sempai we're talking about!" Haruhi whispered back. Kamalei looked at her quizzically and then she remembered, the girls had decided they would drop the honorifics after Christmas. "I meant, Tamaki… I'm tired, ok?" There were only two ways they would know, their parents or three particular friends, and their parents were not an option at the moment.
"You don't think Kyouya, Mitsukuni, or Takashi told them, do you?" Kamalei asked.
"No," Haruhi replied simply. There was no reason she could think of that would make them tell, they knew they were busy.
-BANG-BANG-BANG- Three fists knocked in tandem.
"We know you're home!" Hikaru started.
"Please, let daddy in!" Tamaki pleaded.
"It'll be fun, we promise!" Kaoru finished.
Haruhi groaned into the arm of the couch, her aura darkening. Kamalei shifted to stand, Haruhi grabbed her wrist. Kamalei glanced at her before glaring at the door; her aura had already gone to demon mode. Haruhi finished transitioning to her demon, let go of Kamalei, and walked with her to the door. They stood side by side, slamming it open.
"AH!" the three squealed in fear. The girls were so focused on the three in front; they didn't see their best friends standing behind them.
"What. Are. You. Doing. Here?" Haruhi asked slowly. Her eyes pierced Tamaki's because he was always the ring leader for popping up unannounced.
"W-w-we w-w-wanted t-to s-s-see y-you?" Tamaki answered, now questioning his methods. Maybe, I should have taken those recordings more seriously?
"You don't seem so sure of that." Kamalei bluntly stated. The twins and Tamaki winced at her tone.
"Kama-chan! Haru-chan! We're taking you to the festival!" Honey chirped happily in his own world. He was thinking of all the festival food. Kamalei and Haruhi suddenly noticed the three in the back and upon the word festival, knew who Tamaki's informant was. Their eyes narrowed on the smallest male.
"You." Kamalei and Haruhi said together. Honey's world of food faded away and he noticed the girls' auras.
"Uh oh…" Honey trailed off with big eyes. Now, he remembered why they hadn't seen the girls sooner, I'm in trouble. Mori pulled Honey behind him.
"Uh oh?" Haruhi blinked at him. Honey smiled hesitantly at her. He was worried about Haruhi's reaction, she's important to him. But, he was more worried about the one who calls him best friend, Kamalei.
"Honey," Kamalei said to get his focus on her. Honey's eyes shot to hers in surprise, she hadn't used his given name. She'd been calling him Mitsukuni since Christmas.
"Kama-chan?" he asked concerned. Hurt flashed across her eyes, he barely caught it before pure anger took hold. He cringed, I'm in BIG trouble. As he thought that, he saw Kamalei take a deep breath.
Kamalei was livid. I can't believe he told them! Because of a festival?! I can't trust him! She glared hard at him and he cringed. She backpedaled, Wait…Breathe… I can trust him… He just told them because he wanted to go to the festival with Haruhi and me. Breathe… I'm just overtired. Breathe… She took two large steps back. She was so tired; she was stuck in her demon. Fearing saying the wrong thing, she ran to her bedroom.
Honey watched the change in Kamalei's eyes. Her emotions changed so quickly, he barely caught them all. Hurt, anger, disgust, shock, determination, and finally, fear. Before he could reach for her, she was gone. Oh no, you don't! He bolted after her, catching the door as she tried to shut it, and forced his way in.
Haruhi remained at the entrance with her hands on her hips. She looked at her best friend, "Explain."
Kyouya let his mask fall since she was the only one looking and used his expressions to plead his case. This is all Tamaki and the twins. As soon as they got Honey-sempai on board, I was out voted. Sorry, there was nothing I could do. Haruhi read his expressions and slowly her demon receded. Kyouya noticed the circles under her eyes since she was no longer shrouded in darkness. He pushed past Tamaki and the twins, who were still cowering, and drug Haruhi to the couch.
"I'm going to start some tea," he told her. "Mori-sempai, get those idiots inside, will you?" Mori grunted positively, placed the wide eyed teens in the entrance space, and closed the door.
Mori left the three to come to their senses, choosing to check on Haruhi. Sitting next to her, he stayed silent waiting for her to acknowledge him. Haruhi blew air through her lips and leaned into him. Placing her head on his shoulder, she looked up to meet his gaze.
"You just couldn't say no to Mitsukuni, huh." She said knowingly. Mori's chest rumbled slightly with a chuckle.
"Sorry," he started, but she cut him off.
"It's alright, Takashi. Don't worry so much." Haruhi smiled at him. Mori looked to Kamalei's and her shared bedroom in concern. "He can handle her, I'm sure."
"Ah." Mori stated, but he couldn't look away from the door. Haruhi, tired as she was, decided to distract her friend by snuggling into him.
"Besides, you make a fantastic pillow." Haruhi yawned.
Mori stared at her, Cute. He relaxed his body to become softer and she sighed in contentment.
Kyouya brought the tea out and let a twinge turn up the corner of his mouth. "Haruhi, this should help." He gave her a cup and she accepted it gratefully.
"Thanks, Kyouya." Haruhi said and patted the empty space on her other side. Kyouya looked at her with a blank face. He hated to do it to her, but he wasn't ready to drop his mask with the others. Haruhi rolled her eyes and shot him the 'I know you better than that' look. She patted the space again, he reluctantly conceded. Haruhi smiled, settling into the warmth of her friends.
Honey kept his eyes trained on Kamalei as he shut the door. She backed away from him like an angry frightened animal. When her ankles hit the edge of her bed, she sat and buried her face in her palms.
"Kama-chan," Honey said gently. She scuttled back toward the wall and curled her knees up, so she could hide. Honey saw her fists tightening and untightening. He crawled onto her bed and sat beside her. Reaching out, he brushed her hair. "What's wrong?"
Kamalei tensed and forced herself to take a breath. I'm just overtired…Breathe…Mitsukuni did not betray me…Breathe…For goodness sake! Why can't I shake this?! Honey continued to brush her hair and slowly her shoulders relaxed and the dark aura began to disappear. Letting out a long breath, she tried to apologize, "S-so-r-ie."
Honey tilted his head closer, "What was that?" Kamalei turned to look at him. He encouraged her with a smile, scooting closer.
"Sorry, Mitsukuni." She sounded so small, it pained him. He leaned his head against hers.
"You don't need to be," he replied in earnest. He was a bit confused, what did she need to apologize for?
Kamalei leaned into his forehead with her own, "Yes, I do. I was angry because you told them where we were, because you didn't stop them. The thought that I couldn't trust you actually crossed my mind. I'm just overtired and my demon wouldn't go away. You didn't deserve what I almost said and I shouldn't have called you Honey. I'm sorry, Mitsukuni, so, so very sorry." She clutched him in a hug, squishing Usa-chan between them.
Honey understood, he has a demon of his own after all. He returned her embrace. "It's okay," he implored. They sat back against the wall, "You're a lot better at controlling your demon than I am. Sorry, I got caught up with the festival."
Kamalei shook her head negatively, "It's alright, you were just being yourself. I'd have you no other way." She smiled to emphasize her feelings. Honey grinned back in his cutesy manner.
"Come on, Kama-chan. Let's go sit with the others." He held out his hand. She took it and they exited the bedroom.
Haruhi, Kyouya, and Mori looked up when Honey and Kamalei came into the living area. Kyouya and Mori had tensed slightly at the opening of the door, but relaxed when they saw the dark aura around Kamalei was gone. Haruhi poured Kamalei and Honey some tea and snuggled back into her spot.
"Thanks, Haru-chan!" Honey said as he led Kamalei to the couch. She sat next to Mori leaving just enough room for Honey, if they all snuggled close. And in his opinion, with how tired the girls looked, it was time to snuggle!
"Actually, I didn't make the tea. Kyouya did." Haruhi told him as he wiggled into his spot. Honey sent an appreciative smile to Kyouya.
"It's a special blend. You two should be feeling more energetic in no time." Kyouya explained with a nod. Within an instant, Mori took Honey's tea cup away.
"Aw! Why, Takashi?" Honey whined, reaching for his cup.
"No," Mori replied simply. Honey crossed his arms and pouted.
Kamalei hid her grin with her cup. She understood what Mori was doing. They didn't need a Honey with extra 'pick me up.' When he puffed his cheeks out in his pout, she couldn't help herself. She gently poked his cheek, making him blow the air out. Honey pushed out his lower lip in response and Kamalei giggled.
"Kama-chan! He took my tea!" he whined again. She shook her head and stifled her giggling.
"How about some warm honey milk, instead?" Kamalei offered. Honey's pout was replaced with a large smile. He nodded vigorously. "Mitsukuni, tell me about the festival?" she asked on her way to the kitchen. Honey's eyes lit up.
"It's going to be great! There will be lots of yummy food, and games, and fireworks!" Honey stated in his excitement. Kamalei returned and gave him his own teapot of honey milk, which he took gratefully.
Kyouya glanced to the entrance way and sighed, "I'm not sure we'll be leaving for our destination anytime soon, by the looks of those three." Tamaki and the twins were still huddled together, too fearful to move.
Haruhi shook her head in exasperation, "They've usually bounced back by now."
"Well, you two were more intense than usual." Kyouya commented, Mori and Honey sounded their agreement.
Haruhi thought for a moment, How to get them up…hmmm…Her eyes lit up and her fist landed in her palm. She caught Kamalei's eyes, telling her to go along with it. "Come on, let's go get ready."
"Oh, okay. What ever shall we wear?" Kamalei asked playing along. Honey caught on to what they were doing and added the nail in the coffin.
"I'll help you pick something out!" he announced cutely.
"Oh no, you won't!" the twins yelled as they barreled into the living area, dragging Tamaki behind them. They promptly dropped Tamaki and grabbed the girls. "We brought," Hikaru started. "Some things for you." Kaoru finished, each of them thrusting a bag into the girls' arms. Haruhi and Kamalei snickered quietly as they left the boys to go change.
The girls were unsurprised to find traditional kimonos. However, they were in awe of how beautiful they were. Each kimono suited its wearer to a 'T.' They tied each others' obis and stood in front of the mirror. Haruhi's kimono was pink in a gradient from top to bottom with lime green butterflies around the neck and down the front. The sky blue obi finished the look, making her the radiant picture of spring. Kamalei's kimono was midnight blue with pastel blue waves and white stars around the neck and down the front. The indigo obi completed the theme, giving her the magnificent air of the ocean at night. They stared into the mirror unable to utter a sound.
"Haruhi, Kamalei, are you two dressed yet?" Hikaru asked through the door impatiently. "We need to do your hair and make-up," Kaoru added in a more patient tone.
Haruhi and Kamalei broke from their trance with their eyebrows raised in surprise. "Hair and make-up?" Haruhi tried to whisper to Kamalei, but was overheard.
"Of course, we have to do your hair and make-up. The look would be unfinished!" Hikaru stated as if it were obvious.
Kamalei opened the door and quietly said, "But these are so lovely, you've done more than enough."
The boys took in their beauty and were struck silent. Even Hikaru and Kaoru, who had designed the kimonos especially for the girls, couldn't say a word. Haruhi and Kamalei were stunning.
"My darling daughters, you look beautiful!" Tamaki broke the silence as he lunged for them. The twins caught him and threw him to the couch.
"No glomping! You'll mess it up!" the twins scolded. Tamaki flew to a corner in woe, muttering about mean doppelgangers.
"Hikaru, Kaoru, exquisite work." Kyouya complemented.
"Yeah! Haru-chan and Kama-chan look really cute!" Honey said while bouncing in his seat. Mori nodded in agreement. Hikaru and Kaoru took a bow.
"Thank you, thank you, but we're not finished yet!" the twins said as they helped the girls sit, so they could do their hair and make-up.
Haruhi and Kamalei did as asked and sat while the twins pulled, twisted, and pinned their hair, and extensions, into intricate styles. The process took two and a half hours, one hour for extensions, one hour to style, and thirty minutes for make-up. The others had taken to playing rich man, poor man with the girls, so they would be entertained. Haruhi and Kamalei were ready to go. The tea Kyouya made had given them an abundance of energy. They started to twitch, needing to move.
"Done!" the twins chimed. They helped the girls stand and gave them each a hand mirror. Haruhi and Kamalei examined their hair and make-up. The make-up was light and natural with accents at their eyes and lips. Their hair was in an up do with a hair comb placed to the side of the bulk of a twist. Haruhi's comb was a dark pink hibiscus with diamond accents and Kamalei's comb was a water lily with pearl accents. Smiles appeared on the girls faces.
"We love it," they said in unison. They hugged the slightly blushing twins in thanks.
"Well… that's awesome, because you look awesome. I mean, they are Hitachiin originals. Why wouldn't you look awesome?" Hikaru said slightly fumbling his words.
"You made these?" Haruhi asked looking at Hikaru in wonder. Kamalei looked to Kaoru with the same question. The twins nodded.
Kaoru tried to control his blush as he answered, "We made them with you in mind, we're glad you like them."
It was the girls turn to blush. Is this how they see us? They looked to each other and back to the twins. "Thank you." The twins smiled.
Tamaki grabbed the girls' hands gaining their attention. "You look great! Beautiful! Marvelous! Let's go!" He proceeded to pull the girls out of the apartment and to the limousine.
"Wait up!" the twins protested as they gave chase. Honey, Kyouya, and Mori followed with Kyouya locking the door behind them.
The festival booths lined the street and ended at the boardwalk by the Tokyo Bay. The colors were vibrant and the music played a fun rhythm. Honey shot off for the food booths, followed by Mori and Kamalei. Tamaki and the twins ran to the game booths, competing wherever they could. Kyouya and Haruhi took in the sights while keeping track of everyone.
The hours past and the host club members were enjoying themselves. Haruhi and Kamalei had pulled themselves aside to take in the group. They were acting like kids at a candy shop. The girls giggled and walked towards the boardwalk. The fireworks would start in about an hour and they wanted to scope out a good spot for their friends.
The crowd broke in two to go around the stage. A smaller crowd was dancing to the music as the band played. Haruhi and Kamalei stopped to listen a moment and found themselves being dragged into the dancing crowd by a couple of girls also in traditional kimonos.
"Dance, dance!" the one pulling Haruhi urged with a smile.
"Yes, pretty girls like yourselves should be dancing!" the one pulling Kamalei added. After placing the girls in the center of the crowd they left. The girls had been wearing the same kimonos as the festival greeters. They must work here. Haruhi and Kamalei shrugged at each other and began to dance to the beat of the music.
The boys met up and noticed the girls had gone ahead. They headed to the boardwalk, scanning the crowd. When the crowd split, the boys paused not knowing which way to go.
"I suggest we split up." Kyouya stated gesturing to the split path and the dancing crowd. The others nodded. The twins headed to the crowd around the stage. Kyouya and Tamaki went left as Mori and Honey went right.
Hikaru and Kaoru searched thinking they were probably in the wrong spot. Haruhi had had enough trouble trying to learn to waltz, they doubted she danced. As they found the center of the crowd, they stopped dead in their tracks. There were Haruhi and Kamalei, swaying their bodies to the rhythm and rocking their hips to the beat. The twins' mouths dropped in shock. The girls were not just dancing; they were really good at it. Picking up each others' jaws, they texted the others. Glancing at one another, they smirked and joined the girls.
Hikaru danced to match Haruhi and caught her shoulder to turn her around. Haruhi jumped and swung around. When she saw it was Hikaru, she smacked his arm for scaring her. He chuckled at her antics. She shook her head and began to dance with him, focusing her moments to match his. Hikaru was impressed.
"How is it you can dance this well, yet had so much trouble learning to waltz?" Hikaru asked with a teasing smirk. Haruhi blushed, but shrugged.
"Don't know, maybe because I don't have a partner?" Haruhi thought out loud.
Hikaru raised his brow at that. They were dancing as partners, couldn't she see that. He decided to test if maybe she meant partners that touched. He grabbed her hand and waist leading her to the rhythm, she followed perfectly. Nope, maybe leading? Hikaru pulled her in and instructed her, "Lead me." Haruhi gave him a questioning look, but did it anyway. She nudged him in the direction she wanted to go, leading him without missing a beat. Her dancing was smooth, jagged, free, and absolutely effortless. Then it hit him, It's because there are no set steps! She can move however she wants! He shook his head, smirked, and took the lead back. Haruhi smirked back at him and would take over at random to do what she wanted before going back to following him. Hikaru really enjoyed dancing with her.
Kaoru approached Kamalei and slid in her line of vision, so he didn't startle her. She smiled at him and pulled him toward her. He matched her rhythm and watched her move. Kamalei rocked her hip into his hand and swayed her body with his. He took her hand to throw her out and twirl her into him. Their eyes locked and everything, but the music, faded away. She melded into him, matching him perfectly. Kaoru traced her from hip to waist causing her to shiver. He turned her to face him. Her hands slid from his shoulders to his hands making his skin tingle. Intertwining their fingers, she pulled out and came back. He spun her and traced the back of her neck and shoulders. Kamalei shivered again and Kaoru pulled her close. They pressed their bodies closer, feeling a burning sensation begin to engulf them.
"There they are!" Tamaki called. Kamalei and Kaoru broke eye contact and distanced themselves, but continued to dance as the others convened around them.
"Wow! Haru-chan and Kama-chan are good dancers!" Honey said. He flipped off of Mori's shoulders and grabbed Kamalei's hand. "My turn!" He swung her in circles and she giggled.
"Hikaru, stop hogging Haruhi!" Tamaki yelled before he cut in. Haruhi rolled her eyes and let him lead her away from Hikaru. Kyouya and Mori joined in and after the girls danced with each of the boys, they headed to the boardwalk.
They found a spot by the wall looking over the river. It would have an unobstructed view of the fireworks. They all leaned on the wall waiting for the show to start. Tamaki, Honey, and the twins could hardly contain their excitement. Soon the fireworks started and the bright sparks burst through the air creating beautiful patterns. Everyone blocked out their surroundings as they watched.
Kamalei found herself pulling away from the group, lost in thought. Remembering how her heart raced while she danced with Kaoru. What was that? She had never felt that way before and honestly, she wouldn't mind feeling it again. She stared at the falling sparks as she sorted her thoughts.
Kaoru stood by his brother and watched the fireworks in all their beauty. About half way through the show, he looked to see his brother and friends' reactions. He smiled looking down the line, but stopped. Where's Kamalei? He looked around trying to spot her. His heart raced when he couldn't find her, but calmed when he finally caught sight of her hair comb through the crowd. She had moved quite a bit away from the group. He went to get her and paused. She looked ethereal in the bursting lights of the fireworks as she watched them fall. His breath stilled, Gorgeous. The fireworks continued and Kaoru stayed still, wanting to reach for girl he couldn't take his eyes off of.
The fireworks ended and the crowd jumbled with those staying and going. Hikaru pushed himself off of the wall and stretched.
"That was great, huh Kaoru?" he asked his brother. When he didn't get an immediate answer, he looked to where Kaoru had been. No Kaoru. "Kaoru?" He looked frantically through the crowd, whipping his head left and right. "Kaoru?!" he yelled hoping his brother would make himself known. Nothing. Hikaru freaked out, continuing his search, trying not to hyperventilate. He saw red spiky hair and ran towards it. When he was close enough to decipher features, he felt relief rush through him. He clutched his brother's shoulder, "Kaoru!"
Kaoru spun around, snapping out of his trance. "Hikaru?"
"You scared the life out of me!" Hikaru said as he brought Kaoru into a bone crushing hug. Kaoru could see his twin's panic. He felt terrible; he returned the hug and glanced at Kamalei with longing over Hikaru's shoulder. He pushed the feeling away, so he could comfort his brother.
"I'm sorry, Hikaru." Kaoru apologized. Steadily, the twins felt eyes on them. Looking out of the corners of the eyes, they saw the girls in the crowd staring at them with the flames of moe in their eyes. Resisting the urge to roll their eyes they slipped into their 'brotherly love' act. Kaoru looked into Hikaru's eyes and began to tear up. "I'm so sorry, Hikaru! I'll never leave your side again!"
Hikaru stood straighter to appear taller and placed his fingers under Kaoru's chin, tilting it just so. "I forgive you, Kaoru!" They pulled just close enough; the girls around them exploded in screams and coos.
After finding Kamalei, the other hosts didn't have to look far for the twins. They were surrounded by screaming females. Haruhi rolled her eyes and Kamalei couldn't help but giggle, which in turn caused Haruhi to giggle. Their giggle fit brought the twins' attention to their direction. Hikaru and Kaoru were met by the stares of their club mates.
"Ahem," Kyouya cleared his throat. "Are you two quite finished?" The twins broke apart and raised their hands in a shrug.
"We have to please our fans." the twins said with no other explanation. Kyouya pushed his glasses up and felt the need for his notebook; he left it in the limousine.
"Fine, but try to keep it for the paying fans," Kyouya stated and gazed over to the girls. They were still giggling.
"You just can't help yourselves, can you?" Haruhi asked, already knowing the answer. Kamalei shook her head at them and grinned.
"Let's go, you goobers!" Kamalei said as she and Haruhi walked off together. A bell started to ring in the distance, the girls turned around beaming.
"Happy New Year!" they called to the boys and pulled poppers on them. The boys stood in a stupor, covered in streamers. Haruhi and Kamalei ran for it.
"Hey!" the twins, Tamaki, and Honey called running after them, laughing. Kyouya and Mori took up the rear, both with a smile.
