A/N: finally got this cahpter done! lol! new chappie! enjoy!

Chapter 10: Vacation

"I don't want you to go," Keiji said, standing in Hitomi's doorway as she hurried from closet to suitcase packing for the next day. "And if I don't want you to go, you're not going. That's all there is to it. You're not going with a bunch of guys, especially Kyouya, to Osaka without any adults with you."

"Jiro said it was fine," Hitomi replied, not looking away from what she was doing. "He knows, and you know as well, that Kyouya won't do anything I don't want him to."

"Yeah, he might not, but what about these other guys?" Keiji retorted.

"Oh, stop it, Keiji," Jiro smirked from behind him as he stepped into the doorway next to his brother. "If Kyouya hangs out with them, they're good guys."

"You don't know that for sure," Keiji snapped. "And how come you're letting her go with them?"

"Because she needs a break from you," Jiro retorted and Keiji glared at him then snarled and headed down the hall, leaving Jiro to chuckle at him and Hitomi still packing.

"Thanks, Jiro," Hitomi sighed, folding the clothes she was taking to fit them in her bag. "I was about ready to pummel him and kick him out."

Jiro said nothing for a moment as she continued packing, then after a few moments he said, "He's not wrong to worry, Hitomi."

She stopped and looked at her oldest brother and placed her hands on her hips to grumble, "Not you too?"

"Yes," he replied, seriously and Hitomi's hands lowered to her sides as her eyes widened at his tone. "Me too. We haven't met any of the other members of the Host Club, and you only talk about Kyouya. We're both a little worried."

"Oh, it'll be fine, Jiro," Hitomi smiled, starting at her packing again. "Kyouya won't try anything, and the other hosts are harmless. They're all wonderful, respectful boys."

"You don't know what they're like outside the Host Club, Hitomi," he assumed. "They may be charming on duty, but they're probably complete jerks on vacation."

"Nope," Hitomi chirped, shaking her head. "Kyouya wouldn't be going if that were the case, you know that."

"Even so," Jiro continued, stepping into the room and lifting half of her red bikini she'd packed with one finger, "you're not wearing this around those guys."

Hitomi narrowed her gaze at him and snatched the top from his finger before stuffing it into her bag again, saying, "It's the only bathing suit I have."

"I'll buy you a new one," Jiro replied, seriously.

"Get out!" Hitomi snapped, pointing dramatically to her door before starting to shove him toward it, chanting, "Get out! Get out! Get out! Get out!"

Jiro stumbled into the hall and turned to the door but it slammed in his face before he could say anything. He sighed and jumped when he heard a chuckle next to him.

"Never thought I'd see the day when she'd be that mad at you," Keiji smirked, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest.

"Shut up," Jiro ground out as he passed him down the hall and Keiji only continued chuckling.

Hitomi leaned against her door after slamming it shut, reminding herself to thank Kyouya again for this lovely vacation they were about to take. She loved her brothers, but there were time when she was sure she would kill them if they didn't leave her alone. This would be a welcome break from her brothers no matter what happened…almost.

Her phone suddenly rang from her bed and she dove for it, hearing the now familiar ringtone. Answering it, she pressed it to her ear.

"Kyouya?"

"Yes, Hitomi," he replied. "Have you started packing yet?"

"I'm almost finished," she smiled, turning to sit next to her suitcase. "Why?"

"Would it be alright if I made a request of you like the one you made of me for our date?" he asked, making her frown in wonder.

"Sure," she replied. "What's your request?"

There was a slight pause before he replied, "I won't be offended if you refuse, but I would like to see you in that black dress you wore when I had dinner with you and your brothers."

Hitomi frowned, wondering, What is it about that dress?

"You could wear it at dinner tomorrow night," he suggested. "Will that be acceptable?"

"W-Well…" she trailed off, feeling a blush starting to flare up on her cheeks. "I-I don't think that will be a problem. No."

"Wonderful," she heard him almost sigh. "I'll see you tomorrow morning then, yes?"

"Yeah," Hitomi smiled, sweetly as she traced invisible circles on her sheets. "I'll see you then."

"Sleep well, Hitomi," he murmured into the phone and she shivered, unable to fight it, but she managed to keep it silent.

"And you, Kyouya," she whispered and before hanging up and flopping back on the bed with a sigh. "My God, I love him!"

The Next Morning...

Hitomi slowly made her way to the front door, bag in hand and shoes in the other. She hadn't told her brothers when she was being picked up to avoid any last minute annoyances they had to offer. They never failed to give her some parting advice that irritated her more than helped her. Standing at the door she slipped on her shoes then silently opened the door, stepped out, and closed it again.

She sighed in relief when she saw the limo waiting for her, Kyouya standing at the open door. She'd told him she'd be prompt, so he could just pull up and wait if he wanted to. Hitomi rushed toward the car and quickly placed a kiss on Kyouya's cheek before climbing into the open door, Kyouya following and shutting the door behind him.

"The airstrip," he ordered the driver, and they were off as Hitomi shoved her bag away from her feet and he said, "I trust your brothers gave you a thorough lecture on why they didn't want you come yesterday."

"Yes," she groaned before turning a smile to him and taking one of his arms to pull him closer so she could rest her head on his arm. "But I reminded them that I'm a big girl. I can take care of myself."

"Yes, I'm sure," Kyouya smirked, not surprised at all by her actions anymore and not being able to help himself when he lifted a hand to stroke her hair, making her smile widely.

She lifted her head and looked at him with a smile, murmuring, "Can we…do something?"

Kyouya gave a frown as he asked, "Do something? Do what?"

Without another word Hitomi planted her lips to his and they both melted into the moment. Her arms slid to his chest as he shifted to face her, his hands moving around her shoulders to hold her close to him by her back, his tongue plunging into her mouth and making her moan. Her hands slid up to stroke down his neck, making him give a small moan as well which she felt through his throat on her fingertips. Finally having to breathe, the two slowly pulled away and Hitomi smiled as she placed her hands back on his chest and their eyes met.

"Do that," she finally explained and he gave an open-mouthed smirk as he panted only slightly from their kiss. "I figured we should get all of that out of our systems while we're alone. We won't be able to do anything like that in front of your fellow club members."

"How very thoughtful of you, Hitomi," Kyouya smiled slightly, pulling her a little closer. "But I think we should dispense with talking for now, don't you?"

"If we don't talk, what are we-?"

She was cut off when his lips attacked hers and she smiled against his mouth, enjoying his adventurous side even more.

One hour later...

"Ladies and gentlemen, you are now free to move about the cabin," the pilot spoke over the PA as the Host Club sat in their seats on Kyouya's private jet.

"Osaka!" Tamaki cheered, shooting to his feet as he punched the air, making Hitomi jump as she sat next to a motionless Kyouya. The Hitachiin twins rolled their eyes as Honey cheered as well, Mori and Haruhi just as motionless as Kyouya was. Tamaki shot across the cabin to sit in the empty seat next to Hitomi and grinned, "It's been a long time since I've been to Osaka! You remember when you took me there, Kyouya?"

"Unfortunately," Kyouya muttered, making Hitomi giggle. She could imagine what taking Tamaki on a vacation would be like, and she knew she was about to find out just how crazy he could really get.

"Hitomi," Tamaki called, drawing her attention back to him. "How can you put up with him? He can be so very boring sometimes."

"I'm right here, Tamaki," Kyouya reminded him, skimming through the magazine he had in his lap as Hitomi leaned toward.

"I think he knows," she whispered, making him glance at her and he gave a dark smirk.

"We're gonna hit the beach as soon as we land," the twins grinned, leaning on either side of Haruhi as they asked, "How 'bout you, Haruhi?"

"Get away from Haruhi, you pervs!" Tamaki snapped, shooting out of his seat and toward the three.

Kyouya gave a sigh of exasperation as Tamaki and the twins began their usual fight over Haruhi and Hitomi giggled at the scene. She glanced around to make sure everyone was pretty much occupied before scooting closer to Kyouya and smiling at him until he looked at her.

"Yes?" he frowned slightly as she continued smiling.

"I'm honored you decided to invite me on this little trip," she murmured, glancing around once before placing a hand over his as it sat on the armrest closest to her. "I can't thank you enough."

Kyouya glanced down at their hands before looking around at the rest of the passengers to make sure they weren't looking so he could quickly lean toward her and place a quick kiss on her cheek to say 'You're welcome.' Hitomi smiled as a slight blush stained her cheeks.

"What will you do when we get to Osaka, Hito-chan?" Honey wondered, bounding toward her and she grinned as he sat next to her.

"I was thinking of taking a swim," she replied. "What about you, Honey-senpai?"

"I'm gonna build a sand castle with Takashi!" the boy grinned, hugging his pink stuffed bunny close as Mori nodde in agreement and Honey leaned over to ask, "What about you, Kyo-chan?"

"I had planned on doing what I always do on these vacations," he replied, not looking away from his magazine. "Sit and watch all of you make fools of yourselves."

"That'll just be Milord," Hikaru replied, overhearing the conversation.

"As usual," Kaoru continued, making Hitomi smirk as Tamaki gave them a glare, now hugging a struggling Haruhi in his arms. She broke free of his hold and shoved him at arms length as he stared his violet eyes at him in shock, watching him straighten himself out.

"What do you plan to do, Haruhi?" Hitomi wondered.

"I'll probably end up with more exercise than I need running away from these three," she replied through a good-natured smile, and Hitomi gave a small laugh in return.

"Kyouya, are you gonna have enough rooms for us all?" Tamaki suddenly wondered and Kyouya glanced at Hitomi who looked at him expectantly for an answer as well.

"Some of you may be sharing rooms," he replied, making Hitomi's small smile drop slightly as her blue eyes glowed with panic as she still stared at him. "I know you twins won't mind that."

"I don't mind sharing with Takashi!" Honey grinned, swinging his legs over the edge of his seat next to Hitomi as he looked to Mori asking, "Do you mind?"

"No," he replied, simply and Hitomi swallowed, wondering what Kyouya would say about her sleeping arrangements, but he said nothing else.

I guess I'll find out when we get there, she thought to herself as she sat back in her seat, twiddling her thumbs in her lap. She jumped when she noticed Kyouya lean toward her out of the corner of her eye.

"Don't worry," he murmured. "You'll have your own room. I had it prepared when our…arrangement was made years ago."

She turned to look him in the eye and took in a silent breath when she realized how close he was. Swallowing, she nodded and mouthed, "Thank you." He nodded and sat back as she bit her lip on a smile and sat back as well.

Of course he had it prepared, she thought giddily. He's Kyouya, dummy.

A/N: ok, we had to have the relationship flourish a little bit in their privacy, right? lol! anyway, reviews?