A/N: So this one is less exciting, but it introduces someone new! I always feel bad for Kaoru because he seems to be the one that is forgotten because he is quieter than Hikaru, and doesn't like Haruhi as much as his brother does, so...
Chapter 12: Finally, The Beach!
The limo arrived at the beach hotel at 1:00 pm, and the club hoped to go to the beach before it was time to start dinner (There were still no maids). First, however, they had to sort out sleeping arrangements and get changed. Climbing out of the car, Chloe's elbow was taken gently by a firm, white hand. She looked up to see it was Kyoya, helping her get out. She smiled at him for his out of character kindness, and was even more surprised to see him gesturing to her to follow him.
He led her away from the rest of the group, and then stopped, turning around to look at her. "Chloe, I just wanted to tell you that I will always be here to protect you in any way that I can. L...Lately I've been noticing things."
Chloe was surprised when the great shadow king stuttered. "What kind of things?" she asked.
"Well... never mind, I don't know how to explain it. But I just want you to know that if you are ever in trouble, you can call me, no matter how early in the morning it is."
Chloe's brow creased and she looked at the raven with curiosity. "I will, but Kyoya?"
"Yes?"
"Why? There is no merit in it for you... unless there is something that I don't know about..."
Kyoya stood there for a second. Not finding any answer to her question, he merely smiled, and started walking back toward the hotel.
"Hey Kaoru, come back!" yelled Hikaru from the trail.
Kaoru kept running toward the beach. Quickly throwing a glance behind him and said "This is why you should take up working out Hikaru! You're not fit for running!"
Reaching the beach, Kaoru decided he should probably wait for Hikaru. He began setting up the volleyball net so they could play, and perhaps get Chloe and Haruhi to play.
"Mind if I join you?" a voice sounded behind him when the net was set up. Kaoru turned around to see a beautiful brunette standing there.
"Um, my brother was going to play, so it would be two against one..." Kaoru desperately wanted to say yes to this girl, but he really didn't know how they would make it work.
"Hey, do you guys need a fourth?" Chloe said from where she, Kyoya, and Tamaki were already sitting on the sand.
"Oh,, sure, that would be great!" said Kaoru.
"So, you wanna make a girl's team and beat these oversexed boys?" the girl asked Chloe.
"Sure, sounds good to me, but you might want to go easy on these two, they aren't the most experienced, if you know what I mean" Chloe smirked as Kaoru and Hikaru, who had finally caught up, protested and were left stuttering.
"Hah! That's 20-8 bitches!" yelled Victoria, the girl that had joined them. "One more point and you are done for!"
Meanwhile, Kyoya, Tamaki, Honey, and Mori were sitting on towels, two of them playing in the sand.
"Kao-Chan seems to like Vicki-Chan, don't you think Takashi?" Honey said.
"Ah."
"You know, Honey-senpai, that seems like a valid observation." Kyoya said thoughtfully. "This could be interesting."
Tamaki just sat, sulking and building a pitiful sand castle. He was still sad that Haruhi was too tired to come out to the beach with them, and instead went straight to bed.
The volleyball game finished, the twins sulking because they lost. "We only lost because no one would be the referee you know," Kaoru told Vicki.
"Suuuure you did." Vicki said sarcastically. Kaoru stuck his tongue out at her and they proceeded to chase each other up the hill toward the hotel.
"Well they're certainly friendly tonight." Chloe remarked to Kyoya as they walked behind everyone else.
"Yes, I bet we're seeing the beginning of something here," he replied. They walked in a comfortable silence all the way back to the hotel.
The Next Day:
"So Haruhi, what do you want to do first today?" Tamaki asked, getting in her face as always.
"Well, I would like to go to the beach eventually, and I also have to go into town and shop for something to bring my dad..."
"Why don't we go to the beach first, since it's sunny, but not too hot?" Honey said.
That is a great idea Honey-senpai! I know just what we'll do. First, we'll build the biggest sandcastle you've ever seen. Then, Haruhi will change into her swimsuit, and we'll go swimming!" The idiot yelled"
"I don't know about some of it, but we like the swimsuit part," The twins said in Haruhi's ear.
Haruhi overreacted as always, and as always, Tamaki smothered her even more. Finally they all went to go change.
When the nine of them (Vicki came too) got out on the beach, it was sunny and warm with barely a breeze. Perfect weather to be out on the sand.
Chloe saw that Haruhi was hesitant to take off her robe that covered her swimsuit, so she decided that it would probably be best if she saw someone else do it first.
Kyoya looked over to see where the girls went just in time to catch Chloe slip off the purple robe, and throw into the pile of her stuff. What was underneath was a toned stomach, perfect C-cup boobs, covered by a green bandeau bikini top, and smooth tan legs. The boys were all astonished, and since they were looking at Chloe, Haruhi had the perfect opportunity to take her robe off as well. Haruhi was not nearly as tan, nor as fit, but she still looked great in her blue halter top bikini and her boy-short bottoms.
Victoria was also uncovered at this point, and was wearing a hot pink regular bikini. She looked good too, with her long legs, and her light skin didn't clash with the color.
It was obvious who was used to the staring. Victoria seemed not to notice, Chloe took the chance to look straight into each host's eyes and make them blush with embarrassment, but Haruhi... well she just kind of stood there awkwardly, looking at the ground. Eventually though, Chloe and Victoria pulled her to the Ocean, and they went swimming. They boys were left there, clearing their throats, and wishing for cold showers.
Review! Please tell me what you think of Vicki! As always, thanks to everyone who reviewed/favorited/followed/read this story. I hope you guys like this chapter, I had writer's block halfway through it.
