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Hikaru Doodles
Chapter 14 Taking the next step without me.
Hikaru POV
Drops of water quickly pool against my disheveled ginger hair. Several small streams of flowing water create pathways as the frozen water flows over my water sodden hair. Lean muscles laced throughout my naked body tense involuntary, as the Icy droplets prickle my chest with the needle like water. Raising a hand, I quickly run my fingers through my hair slicking back the darken locks and wipe the frozen water away from my golden eyes.
My moistened back slides down the drizzled wall, attempting to clear my heated thoughts. My unconscious thoughts assaulted me once more throughout the night, as the case practically every night. Even before I decided to pursue Haru my mind and body have been persistently pushing me into her arms .Almost every morning I would awaken from my intensely vivid dreams and it didn't help my normal morning male issue, in the slightest.
Even though my brother has his own issues and understands, it's still awkward. To make matters even more unbearable we often tease the other relentlessly, when an issue comes to light. So lately I'm lucky Kao is such an early riser .I can calm things down before even leaving my bed for a shower….but theirs been these special mornings, where nothing will work but a cold shower and that's why I find myself surrounded by the frigid water this morning .
Flashback last night.
After the three of us watched the fiery ball dip into the dark ocean for the night, none of us budged as we watched Mother Nature's next act. Millions of tiny sparkly lights emerged around a brilliant ball of light that reflects against the rippled surface. My eyes begin to flutter as my cheek rests so comfortingly against the warmth of Haru's slightly bare stomach. I didn't want to move, her fingers were lightly running through my hair repeatedly and it felt amazing.
My eyes fluttered open and I realized the three of us had fallen asleep squished together on the couch .Raising my one free arm I glance at my watch, it was well past midnight .If it was up to me I would have snuggled down and went back to sleep but I knew my little brother's body was taking both mine and Haru's full weight and his back would be feeling it in the morning. Not mention, the issue that both my brother and I would have to be explain to the normally observant girl in the morning. The hairs on the back of my neck stand on end just thinking about it.
Carefully, I shift my body to an upright position, making sure not to jostle the girl. Once on my feet I reach out and stretch my arms, fingers away from my chest. Before leaning down and slightly taping on my brother's cheek. Leaning down a little lower to whisper in my brother's ear. Whose head is rested against Haru's neck with a devilish smile formed over his lip, while he sleeps. "Kao, wake up."
Kaoru shifts his weight as his lips slightly brush against Haruhi's neck "Hmmm but she so warm…..I'm ok." Kaoru mumbles in his sleep.
"Dude, I'm taking Haru to her bed, get up and go to bed." I whisper in my little brother's ear.
"That's more like the brother I know, it's about time….Have fun." Kao chuckles in his sleep while shifting his weight to get comfortable.
My cheeks are set a flame at my little brother's unconscious mumbling. With an annoyed hiss in his ear. "Kaoru, knock it off." As I shake my twin's shoulder.
"Hmm… oh, Hika, thank goodness you woke up, I thought I'd be trapped under your lazy ass, all night." Kaoru, glad to be set free from my weight speaks in almost a normal volume.
"Shhh." I bring a finger up to my lips and point to the sleeping girl cuddled up against Kaoru's chest.
My brother glances down with blushed cheeks as a gentle smile escapes his lips.
Seeing my brother slightly wake and ready to move. I carefully slide my arms under Haru's tiny comatose frame and gently squeeze her against my chest. The feeling in my chest begins to quicken as I lovingly gaze down upon the girl's dedicate features. When she releases a happy little sigh while nuzzling her cheek closer to me. Reluctantly, I tear my eyes away from the adorable sight and over to my brother, who is now on his feet and stretching his arms over his head. "Koa, I'll meet you upstairs in few."
Kaoru doesn't speak but sleepily nods his head as his hand falls down to his mouth to cover an unexpected yawn. I quickly carry my beautiful princess upstairs to her room. Feeling her shoulders raise and fall with every deep breath as she rests against my chest. Being careful not to jostle the girl, I reach down and pull back the covers, before lowering her down against the cool sheets. With a gentle hand I begin to slide her slippers off her feet, one by one as I lean over and tuck the girl in for night, with a soft blue blanket.
I found myself face to face with the girl and I slightly fall back to study her beautiful china doll face .Cautiously reaching a hand up to her delicate features, I timidly brush her hair away from her face. I can't help but find myself, once more fighting my own interpersonal desires to lean down and kiss the girl. ….and this time because of all the heated arguing this afternoon trying to get her to calm down from her necessary kidnapping. Add the much desired cuddle session with the three of us…..and my more rational side was falling in flames .Leaning down I lightly brush my lips against her forehead for just a few seconds before forcibly pushing myself away and head for the door.
"Kiss me." Haruhi softly speaks in her sleep.
Stunned, I glance back to see the girl sleeping peacefully in her bed. Shaking my head I walk out the door, figuring it's late and my desperate, love stricken mind is playing tricks on me.
End of Flashback.
With my hand resting on the handle, I push the clear glass door open slightly .Reaching over and grasp a freshly warmed white towel and begin to pat the fluffy towel against my dripping wet muscular form. With parts of my body still somewhat wet, I wrap the white towel around my waist and tuck the ends against my lower waist. Before grabbing a smaller towel and rubbing it vigorously against my scalp to dry my ginger hair.
Strolling out the bathroom door I notice my brother in his boxers. Kaoru is laying across the bed while flipping through a magazine with his back facing me .When an evil thought occurs to me . I quietly straighten the damp towel I was using to dry my hair and twirl it between my two hands .Once wound tight I tip toe closer to my brother before tossing the end forward and flipping my wrist as the damp towel resonates a loud "SNAP" throughout the room.
"Fuck, Hika." As he quickly jumps to his feet gingerly rubbing his boxer covered butt.
Giving off a mischievous smile I begin to twirl the towel even tighter. Until I whip it forward, causing it to rip through the air. Snapping once more against my brother, this time snapping his legs. As he turns to dodge the snap I notice the small red welt left from my last attack, just below the back of his silken boxers.
Having enough and deciding to defend himself, Kaoru swiftly pulls his damp towel off the floor from earlier and begins to twirl his towel and readies his attack.
"Oh so you think you can snap your older brother, do you?" As I chuckle.
Kaoru flicks his wrist and "CRACK." As the end of his towel whips against my bare chest. Trying to hide my reaction I breathe through clinched teeth.
"Ha ha, not so cocky now big bro." As he begins to coil the towel once more ,ready to strike.
As I fling the towel with a resounding "SNAP" against my brother chest "That's the best you can do, little Bro? Tamaki's grandmother can snap a towel better than that.
"Hey Hika, I noticed you're towel is a little cold ….did you wake up a little stiff this morning?" Unleashing a tightened towel with a echoing "SNAP" I quickly turn my body to avoid his strike but his towel snaps my shoulder.
"Hey Kao, care to confess anything...? I noticed you making quite a bit of noise from the bathroom this morning." I taunt my brother as I begin to twirl my towel even tighter, ready to unleash my monstrous blow. With an ever blushing mischievous face, Kaoru reaches over and yanks the towel from my waist leaving me bare. "Kaoru!" As I turn and dive in my top drawer to pull out a pair of silky blue boxers, hastily threading both my legs into my shorts.
"Well Hika, I suggest we end this tussle and make plans for the day before Haru comes through the door, seeing us both covered in red welts in nothing but our boxers. Truce?"
Just the thought of Haruhi mistakenly, believing she walked in to a newly finished, heated make out session between the two of us, I nod my head. "Yeah, little bro, truce." As I drop my towel to the floor.
"So the reason I was laying around in my shorts, was we never talked about our plans for today, so I wasn't quite sure on what to wear."
"Well Kao, I'll leave that up to you." As I playfully slap my twin's back and smile at him with a mischievous smile." I've noticed you can predict Haru's behavior a heck of a lot better than I can, just warn me before you start ripping off bandages again, that freaking hurt." My hand drops from my brother's back and comes up to tenderly rub my neck.
"Well, I guess that all depends on you, my dear brother?" Kaoru pokes a playful finger at my chest.
Knocking his hand away as I stare in my brother's eyes with a slightly confused look. "How do you mean?"
Kaoru nervously scratches the back of his neck when his face turns glum. Before readjusting his mask to place a forced smile on his lips. "It all depends if …you're ready to strike out alone with her…without me." I could tell his own question pained him.
"Kao?" Concerned for my brother.
Kaoru turns his back before his head begins to fall. "You need to start trying to get close to her…. Without both of us double teaming her."
With my brother's sad words spoken I stroll over to him to try and lighten his mood. "Kao, we just got here, you can't tell me you didn't have fun, last night ….she might not have been aware of what you were doing, but I certainly was…..I thought I told no more kisses ." Crossing my arms I try, but fail miserably to feign annoyance as my shoulders shake letting out a chuckle.
Turning his head away from me with blushed cheeks. "Yeah, well, sorry about that, I was getting a little too heated to control myself ….that's why, I think it's time for you to take the next step on your own .I can tell she's comfortable with you and thanks to your little attack .I saw something yesterday in her eyes that I've never seen her give to any of the others…including myself…..I really do think she cares for you, deeply…It's time Hika .Besides I need to pull away now, before I'm not able to ."
My brother turns his back on me and takes a moment to collect himself and readjust his 'mask' to hide his feelings. Before he straightens his shoulders and turns back to face me with a smile .I know he may think he hides his feelings but the truth is I know my twin. I will always know my brother. It's pointless to wear a mask in front of me but I'll never tell him that .If this is what my brother needs to feel dignified and under control with the current situation, then whom am I to take that away from him.
Taking a deep breath before speaking and staring into my brother's eyes "Ok Koa…..I'll take the next step but let's do it gradually for today .Ok?"
Kaoru takes a moment to think before slowly nodding his head.
I think you, me, and Haru should send the day out on beach, maybe pull out the surfboards .Tomorrow, you can start your project, for mom. I'll bring my camera take a few shots. Hopefully, some of Haruhi in her bikini…" Playing with my brother I decide to exaggerate my point and throw my hands together and fall before him on my knees, giving him my most pleading face. "Please tell me, for all things good in this world, you packed bikinis for her. I beg you, for the sake of all humanity and please ...Please tell me you didn't just pack one. "As I start to chuckle and leap back up to my feet.
Kaoru starts to chuckle while shaking a finger at me. "Ah, ah, you should know by now Hika, I will always have your back. In fact, we will know if she's comfortable with us or not." Raising an eyebrow and giving me a smile full mischief.
"How?"
"Well, brother dear after speaking with you last time of the importance of this matter. I decided it wouldn't hurt since we're on a private island so …I only packed one." Kaoru opens his drawer and pulls out a stark white t-shirt before tossing it over his head and threading his arms through it .
My face fell." We managed to get Haruhi on a private island and you only pack one bikini…. Kao, I thought I taught you better than that?" Sounding dejected, slightly annoyed.
"Kaoru shakes his head at me before giving me a wide smile. "Oh brother, you have so little faith in me …. Not one bikini, I meant to say I packed only one….. One piece out of numerous bikinis...So if she shows up at the beach with us in the one piece she still might have issues of trusting us but…." Kaoru hinted with mischievous smile.
"If she shows up in bikini then we know, she may have issues with the other club members, but not us….Well done, little brother." Mirroring my brother's expression.
"Now keep in mind it's just a theory. "
"Well then, what are we waiting for? I for one want to test your theory." My eyes light up with excitement.
"I'm sure it's the theory you're interested in and not the bikini you been dreaming about." Kaoru answers with sarcasm as he reaches into yet another drawer pulling out a pair of tangerine, swim shorts before letting his silky orange boxers fall to the floor. Picking up one leg at a time and lacing it through the leg of his surf shorts and then repeating his previous movement. Before pulling his tangerine surf shorts over his naked ass.
Folding my arms over my chest and looking away with blushed cheeks as I speak with an annoyed voice." Yeah well, I'm sure your completely heartbroken being forced with the possibility."
Chuckling at me. "Oh Hika, I'm sorry for teasing, I'll go and inform Haruhi of our plans for the day."
Pushing out my bottom lip in a pout. "Hey, I should be the one that wakes Haruhi up."
Kaoru brings his thumb and finger to rest on his chin in a thoughtful expression, letting his eyes travel up and down my body with a securitized eye." You know Hika you might be right about that …well except" Trailing off
"Except for what?" Throwing both my hand to my waist and asking in annoyance.
My brother's face fully engulfed in mischief pointed a finger at my chest "Well, except you're….not dressed yet."
Glancing down at myself to only see a pair of silky blue boxers. "Yeah, you might be right."
"See you in few, Hika." I watch my brother head out the door.
"Yeah, see ya." Not even looking back, while my hands dive deep into an open a drawer to retrieve my clothes. My mind starts to drift off considering my brother's words about being able to take the next step. To begin to achieve a personal closeness with the brunet beauty without my wingmen. I could honestly say I wasn't sure if I could… but I do know for my brother's sake, I needed to. The more time I keep him around while winning her heart, the more I'm breaking his heart …and it may never properly mend if it takes too long.
Time skip: early afternoon on the beach that can be seen by the house.
Bringing a camera up to my eye, I peer through the view finder to capture my subject. Carefully checking the lighting around a thin vine with a vibrantly crimson flower. The vine twisted around two identical blazing orange ornamental lilies, growing in an isolated corner away from the other flowers .Once focused I press down on the shutter button before changing the angel of my shot several times. Smiling down and being satisfied after reviewing my work on the small screen. I finally place the camera down, letting it hang off my neck and against my chest. The natural grouping reminded me of the girl twisting herself around the lives of two self-isolated twins, where I'm hoping she shall remain.
Glancing over my shoulder with a concerned look at the main beach house off in the distance. . "Kao, I should go back we shouldn't let her walk to the beach by herself."
Kneeled over one of three boards rubbing wax over the surface of it. "Hika, relax were on an island. Who is she going to run in to. out here? Besides she insisted."
Folding my arms cross my chest. "Well, what's taking her so long?"
Kaoru shrugs his shoulders and continues prepping the boards. "She asked for her agent's number and some time to think, that's pretty much it."
"What did you tell her?" Concern washed over my face.
Kaoru stops and looks up from waxing the boards. "Relax Hika, she has a lot on her plate right now … "
I scratch my neck and peer down at my brother with curious eyes asking nervously. "Uh Kao, do you two ever talk about me?"
Sitting back on his feet, he thinks for moment before speaking in a thoughtful manner. "Well, if you're asking if I blabbed Mr. Pillow's future plans that would be no ...but Hika, if I'm being entirely honest… then yes. There are times that your name comes up, more so lately." Kaoru speaks in a sincere tone.
With eyes shining bright with curiosity I causally ask. "So what do you two talk about?"
"Sorry, Hika that's where I draw the line. She's my best friend and she confides in me, I won't break that trust. I know we agreed we would never keep things from each other. Trust me if it was dangerous, rest assured I would tell you..…just know I will always have your back .Ok?
Crossing my hands over my chest. "Fine." I understand and I was elated Kaoru is developing his own close ties with our girl but that didn't mean I liked being kept in the dark.
Nodding over to the entrance of the beach. "Thanks, Hika…. Hey speak of Mr. Pillow's plans, here comes wifey." Kaoru chuckles.
Haruhi stroll up a few minutes later. "Hey guys, hope I didn't keep you waiting too long."
Kaoru shakes his head and throws out both of his arms. "Oh no, Hika was busy taking photos and I was prepping the boards. See ta da."
Haruhi nervously looks down at the surf boards. "So, those are for actual surfing?"
Kaoru with a confused face tries to understand Haruhi's reaction. "Yeah, I told you I was going to be out here prepping the surf boards. What did you think we were going to use?"
Speaking with apprehension and a hint of nervousness emergeing on her face. "Uh, guys I didn't take you serious, when you said you were going to teach me how to surf."
I noticed uneasiness and try to assure her. "Haru, will take it really slow… you won't even be out in the water at first."
"I won't?" Gazing up at me with her deep chocolate pools.
I gaze down with burning comforting eyes paired with a gentle smile as I lightly shake my head.
"No, first Hika going to run through the basics and I'm going to be the example. Sound good?" Kaoru speaks as he glances over to the girl.
"Well, if I must, then fine." Haruhi begrudgingly agrees
"Ok so first thing I need you to do is lay on your stomach. Motioning to board as I give instructions. "Ok, when I say "pop up" you're going to quickly pop up on your feet while keeping your balance."
"Here Haru, if you have any questions try and follow my lead." Kaoru give Haruhi a wide smile and begins to lay down on a burnt orange, black, flamed board.
Haruhi nods her head at Kaoru while giving him a small smile.
Once I observe both my brother and Haruhi are in the correct position I firmly speak out. "Pop up." I wasn't surprised when Kaoru pops up with no problem with his feet in the proper position with perfect balance.
I begin to step around her board while carefully watching Haruhi follow Kao's example but her back foot falls into the sand. She quickly loses her balance causing her to tumble right in my arms with a stunned expression on her face and slightly blushed cheeks. I couldn't help but gaze deep in her astonished eyes with my own cheeks slightly warm. "Easy Haru, the same thing happened to me, when I first tried to learn. You'll get it."
She nods before I straighten her up and let her go. "Ok, once more." She agrees before she lays on her stomach and glances up at me, as I give her a wide smile.
Waiting until both my best friend and my brother are ready to begin. I shout ."Ok, pop up."
Again my brother pops up with no problem. Seeing as my mother paid for lessons from a well-known professional surfer for our tenth birthday, I really could not expect anything but near flawlessness from him.
Haru once more follows his example but this time falls toward my brother and much to my relief he quick lunges to keep her from falling in the sand as he beams with a smile. "Easy does it Haru, nice try."
Haruhi lifts her arm to wipe her brow before holding up a finger to me. "Just a minute." As she walks over to her things and starts to pull off her red sleeveless sweatshirt.
That's When I figured out what she was about to do, my eyes could not be pulled away as I silently pray to the supreme being from above, that a bikini top would soon be discovered .Haru slowly pulls off her sweat shirt to reveal the exact same bikini top Kao and I have been trying to get her wear for almost two years. My eyes widen and my mouth gapes open as she flips her hair to the side while surrounded but fictitious sparkles. From where I 'm standing, my twin and I are absolutely right. Her top half of her body is perfection and she could easily be an world renowned model if not an angel sent from above .To avoid being caught in my perverted ways, I forcedly tear my eyes away from her, before she turns to walk back .
My brother and I glanced over to share a meaningful look with flushed cheeks, before continuing the lesson. "Ok, guys ready to try it again?"
The two most important people in the world to me, nod their head before shifting to get in position. "Yep, let's try it again." They both yell out.
Just as I was about to give the commanded Kaoru's phone went off in his pocket.
"Ok Hika, I need to take this, you two continue." As I watch him start to walk up the beach away from us to answer his phone.
End of Hikaru POV
Kaoru's POV
Knowing exactly whose calling. I didn't waste any time to answer. "Hey mom, what's up?
"There mommy's precious Lil pumpkin, I just wanted to call and tell you how absolutely trilled I am, I couldn't be happier." Rolling my eyes at the nickname but was caught off guard at how joyous my mother sounded.
As I reach up with my free hand and scratch my head. "Well, that's great what exactly have we done?" I ask in a confused tone.
"Nothing really, except the most fabulous thing possible! Our very own little china doll decided to choose our company as her debut project ….and I'm sure I have my Lil Pumpkin and Baby Blue to thank for it." As she squeals with delight.
"Mother, please don't call me …Wait, Haru did what?" Stunned from what I just heard.
"I just finished a call with her agent. Our adorable little china doll agreed to the Hitachiin modeling job, for her debut." Speaking with elegant excellent.
"Mom, Hika and I didn't say a word …this is all news to me." Although, I couldn't be happier with the new information.
"Really? Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise."
I voiced my curiosity "What's the offer? I haven't even heard from our agent, yet." Trying to keep my excitement from slipping behind my mask.
"It will be a full shoot starring my lovely boys and our beautiful china doll... Now I assure you, I did not pressure her what so ever." If I wasn't on the phone talking to my mother, I would be jumping for joy. My brother and I have always wanted her to join us in a project.
"Oh, wow! Talk about making Hika's day .Relax mom Haruhi mentioned you wouldn't sway her one way or the other."
"By the way, how are things going? I haven't heard from you since before I talked to our delicate little china doll."
"Well right now, Hika trying to teach Haru how to surf ….but mom, I've been talking to Haru as her confidante, and she made me promise to never tell Hika what her and I talk about … but I can tell you that she been asking a lot of question about him …..I think Hika's little fan attack, really shook her up." Actually frantic would be a better word .
"Really, that's interesting …. Like what kind of questions?" I could tell the gears in my mother's head were turning.
"We'll all kinds of questions she asked about the attack, and some silly stuff…oh and what type of girl he's attracted to. That question threw me off guard as soon as she asked it." It didn't completely blind side me .I suspected for while that Haru found my older twin's chemistry a bit more appealing than my own and hence the other reason to stand aside for my twin. It wasn't their fault I'm stuck in one sided love …..It's mine more preciously my heart's fault that I live with the continuous burn, silently.
"Oh, that does seem promising." Yep, my mother is definitely a chess player, always ahead of the rest of us by at least 3 moves.
"Yeah, I have to agree."
"Does Baby Blue know?"
"No, I promised her I wouldn't say anything to him, besides it might just freak him out more. He has a major problem… He does fine with me but without me there, he gets too nervous to speak or be his normal lovable self."
"Well, Hun I know this is hard for you, just do your best." My mother's tone turned sad and comforting .I could tell it was hard for her, being the mother of two sons madly in love with one girl. One of her sons would hopefully get everything he ever wished for .While the other was left with nothing…well not nothing I'm sure I will have a deep love and friendship for the girl my heart will always crave and never obtain.
Deciding to change the subject before my mood turns dark. "How is everything back home ….with the media?"
"The press are digging as usual and almost all of your little club's families are demanding for her location."
"Well, it's not that we told anyone, it's just Honey-sempi and Mori-sempi trust that we're keeping her safe." A slight shiver traveled down my pain with the mere thought of facing the full wrath of the Shadow king.
"If I were you, I would not call Kyoya or his family any time soon, they started searching for her outside the country in Europe."
"Europe, why Europe? Hmmm, wait a minute Hika instructed the second plane to land in Europe."
My mother spoke with a voice colored in disappointment. "Yes, I am afraid Baby Blu was right, we found several staff members with connections to Kyoya's family .So, I'm afraid the staff you have will have to do … until I get all this spy situation, sorted out ."
"Well, mom were good for now, so take your time ….I don't want Kyoya showing up in the middle of this …what about Haruhi?"
"The press is still ramped up for any little bit of information pertaining to the three of you. Your fans have set up a tip lines for the girls whereabouts …you haven't called you agent in a while, have you? Well when you do, you'll find that both you and your brother are also white hot at the moment."
"Yeah, but I've talked to Hika, are main concern for the near future is to keep Haru safe ….and now also the Hitachiin shoot , of course ."
"Speaking of, I have million things to prepare for. I'm thinking of sending my most trusted photographer out to the island and take advantage of the beautiful scenery but I 'm still toying with the idea. So I'll let you know when I figured this out. Well ta, ta Lil Pumpkin, give a kiss too Baby Blu and our beautiful little china doll."
I start to speak with irritation. "Mom, how many times do I have to ask for you to never call me that….never mind? I'll talk to you soon, bye." Knowing full well my mother had no intention to stop my tone melted into defeat.
End of Kaoru's POV
Hikaru's POV
"After going over the drill with Haru several times we both noticed her foot kept slipping. She asked for my help, not a problem right… except to my surprise I started to stutter with nonsensical words, pouring out of my mouth .Figuring, I would be better off if I show her, rather than babble on like an idiot and attempt to explain it to her. I begin to causally stroll over to her board when my foot uncharastically trips on nothing, but air. Which causes me to stumble and quite literally tumble head over heels to land face first in the sand .It was like some kind of crazy cartoon move, I would have belly laughed out loud if it hadn't knocked the wind out of me.
Once I regained some composure and brushed myself off I walked over to her, so I could check her stance. Only to find my hands begin to actually shake. I quickly hide them behind my back and waited until they stopped shaking. Once I was sure the shaking had ceased, I carefully come over and wrap my arms around her arms. It felt so incredibly good. "O...O…Ok…t.t...Try moving your arms o...o...out like this and set your feet like this." I stuttered like a fool at the girl, as I was silently praying for my brother's return so my current love struck behavior would smooth out and return to normal.
"Hey Hika, Haru, how's the surf lesson going?" Oh, thank fuck, He's back!
"Good, she will be on the water in no time." Giving out a wide smile, as I notice my stuttering has stopped.
Haru shakes her head at me. "Yeah, maybe in the water but not on the water….not yet at least."
"Haru, you almost have it." As she rolls her eyes a me .I turn my head to ignore her optimism of her developing skills. Turning away from my sarcastic thought, I decide a change of subject is in order and turn to my brother. "So Kao, what did mom want?"
"Ah… well, she wanted to thank Haru." My brother's lips carry a hint of mischief on them as he speaks to me.
Curious from my brother's expression "For what."
"It seems our little crossdresser." I notice Kaoru's eyes glance over in Haru's direction then give off a beaming smile. "It seems she chose Hitachiin design, as her debut modeling project. She will be working closely with the company's two leading spoke men." Giving me a knowing look.
My eyes went wide with a huge mischievous grin on my face. "Hey, wait that means …"
Kaoru nods while matching my grin. "Yep, the three of us are finally modeling in a project together."
I turn my attention back to the girl who is trying to balance on my ice blue, flamed board. "Haru, you were never expected to pick Hitachiin design, you didn't have to do that." Speaking with concern.
She gazed in my eyes with her large chocolate ones and spoke in a matter of fact tone. "Yeah I did, I figured everything else would be around strangers. Your mother's offer was the only one with friendly faces, plus I wanted to do something to thank her for helping my dad, while I'm away." As she went back to balancing on the board.
What the hell, I turn this poor girl's life upside down and I'm being rewarded for it?
I walked over and grabbed her hand to give her a serious remorseful look. "But Haru…. I caused all of this,…the fans…The forced evacuation and you have no idea what awaits you, once we go home. Believe me, Kao and I love the idea, we wanted this for a while….but like I said I caused this, I turned your family's world upside down and your now helping my family out? It just doesn't feel right."
Shrugging her shoulders as she speaks in a matter fact tone, once more. "Hika, you two little devils are my best friends. So why not?"
Kaoru comes over and lens over my shoulder. "Like Hika said, you didn't have to choose us….but you made our mother ecstatic." As Kaoru's golden eyes gleam with excitement.
"Haru, are you sure you want to do this?" I asked her with concern.
Haruhi nods her head towards me "Yes Hika, I could think of no better way, than to have my best friends next to me…. Hopefully helping me out?" She cautiously asks.
"Oh Haru, you don't have to worry…." I trail off and let go of her hand before throwing it around her shoulder.
"We will always have your back." Kaoru mirrors my actions for the opposite side. "Well with that being said, mom asked me to check on a few thing at the house, so I'm going to head to the house for a few ." As he lets his arm drop and starts to stroll away from me ….leaving me once again brotherless!
Anxiously speaking to my only love. "Ah, Hey Haru, I'll be right back, just keep practicing… I need to speak with Kao, for a second." I quickly stride over to my brother after Haru nods her head.
Throwing my arm out ahead of me I hurriedly catch my brother's arm. "Kao, what are you doing?" I ask in a panicked voice.
What's it look like, Hika? …Relax, I'm giving you some time together …..Alone." As he raises his eyebrow and gives off a mischievous grin for the last word he spoke to me.
Glancing over to Haru being sure she wasn't watching us. I grab Kaoru's shirt with both hands and pull him close giving him a look of desperation. "Kao, you can't... I'm an absolute wreck when you're gone …..We're talking cartoon slapstick, it's pathetic."
My brother speaks softly while he tries to gently pry my fingers from his stark white shirt. "Hika just breath, I'm just running up to the house for a few." As Kaoru takes deep calming breaths with me. "Just remember to breath. I think she would like this time alone with you ….just take it one step at time ,remember your best friends this shouldn't be different than any other time you were alone with her…just remember to breath ….you'll be fine ."As he steps back slowly.
With a heavy sigh my voice turns unsure. "Ok Kao, I'll try."
"Good." As he gives me a comforting grin before turning on his heel to head for the main house.
As I watch my brother saunter off in the distance, leaving me brotherless once more. My mind drifts to countless, sleepless nights lying in bed wishing for this very same opportunity but never in my schemes or dreams was I some goofy guy, who can't speak or for that matter walk without making myself look like a total ass. I should have no problem conveying my feeling and desires to the girl. I'm the eldest heir .I've been trained and molded with etiquette and refinement from the best senseis of their field .Believe me, when the situation or my attention calls for the lessons of seduction, I am fully capable but this girl …This girl is altogether a different story . The question is now…How can I get back to my normal charming self?
I cautiously stroll over to the bikini clad beauty. "Sorry Haru, I had to ask Koa a few things …H...how goes the p…practice? I internally roll my eye as I notice my stuttering returned.
"Oh no problem, It's kind of improved."
I glance down at my board that was under her feet. "H…Hey H…Haru let's try it out in the water."
"Ah, no way in hell Hikaru." As she shakes her head.
"Ahhh, c…come on Haru, it's not like I'm asking you to go out on y…your own b…b…board, and I'll be with you. We will just paddle a little ways out so you can get use to the w...water .I'll be there the whole time." I peer down at her with pleading eyes that are filled with melted gold.
"With you?" Haruhi ask in a matter yof fact tone.
"Y...Y…Yeah is that, ok?" I unleash the full power of my needful eyes.
"Fine." She begrudgingly agrees before giving a small nod.
I quickly return her nod. "Ok." I walk over to where my things are piled neatly on a large, blue beach towel. Once I'm standing next to the towel, I quickly tug my shirt off and toss it to the ground with the rest of my stuff .I turned my head to see Haru unbutton her shorts and slide them off her hips before stepping out of them .She carefully folds her shorts and places them next to her things.
Forcing myself to turn away and grab my board after stumbling several times, I walk pass my delicate china doll. Before turning my head over my shoulder. Trying to give her a welcoming smile but unfortunately it turns out to be another goofy grin. "Come on H….Haru, it will fun."
End of Hikaru POV.
Haruhi's POV
I wasn't sure about this whole surfing thing ….But when Kaoru told me, earlier how much Hika likes to be in the water. He tried hard to convince me to accept, if Hika ever offers to take me out .So that's what I redundantly did, with a little trepidation. Now, I find myself floating on board with Hikaru that I couldn't even stay balanced on …in the sand.
But I'll have to admit, if you can pass the potential drowning part, It's actually quite nice. Just the two of us surrounded by water sitting on a little tiny board with Hikaru half-naked sitting really close .Giving out a silent prayer to above for the mere fact that, I'm facing away from him because otherwise… Hika would notice my face burning bright looking like a complete love struck idiot. Fighting to obscure my view ever since he sauntered over to his stuff and peeled away his shirt to reveal his well-toned athletic chest .Don't get me wrong, I've seen Hika, and all the other club members for that matter, shirtless on countless occasions…. but I I'll have to admit. Now with just the two of us and me barely dressed in the bikini Kaoru had talked me into wearing, just felt different...a little awkward.
"O...Ok Haru when I say go I w…want you to paddle with you're a…arms as hard as you can." Hikaru speaks out with excitement. "OK, Now!" Glancing over my shoulder I can see Hika's chest muscles tighten under his near perfect airbrushed skin. As he leans over my legs and starts to paddle with his arms like crazy with a determined look planted on his face. I quickly turn back and follow his example until I notice the board picking up speed and the ocean breeze blowing through my hair as I hear Hika stop paddling and hoop and holler with excitement. The feeling is amazing it's like flying on water. Turning my head over my shoulder I could see Koa is right. Hika's smile is breath takingly happy as I watch the well-toned ginger perfectly balanced and standing on the board.
He gazes down in my direction with the same happy smile with slightly blushed cheeks from what I'm guessing is from the sun. When all of sudden Hika, for no reason loses his balance, falling into the water. "Hikaru!" As I watch him with a rather astonished face before completely being emerged in the crystal blue water while floaingt further away from him.
I sit helplessly for what seems like an eternity staring without even blinking in the spot that Hikaru fell in the unforgiving salty water. I release a long breath with relief as his ginger covered head surfaces from the blue water. He shakes his head vigorously to remove the excess water out of his beautifully bright ginger hair. Searching all round him he calls out for me in a near panicked tone.
"Hika I'm over here." leaning over the surfboard as far as possible, I throw out a hand to him. His arms start to push through the water barely causing a splash as he slices his way to me.
"Haru, are you alright?" Asked with a concerned face as he quickly takes my help, being pulled on to the board.
"Yeah, not a problem."
My cheeks begin to blush as I notice both Hika and I are now facing each other with our legs straddling the board. "So H…Haru beside my little m…moment what did you think?" As he asks with a wide smile and those dammed melted Hitachiin eyes.
"Uh yeah …it was actually kind of fun."
"G…Good do y….you want to try it again?" As excitement beamed from his face.
"Sure. "As I shrug my shoulders.
The next thing I knew we made it further away from the shore. Turning my head to glance over my shoulder. "Hey Hika, can we rest for a moment?"
"Ah yeah, s….sounds good." He answers me but doesn't break his view of the waving water. That's when silence presses down on the atmosphere between the two of us .My eyes glance over to where Hikaru slowly kicking his foot back in forth in the water .The only thing that can be heard is the normal tranquil sound of the waves but now that sound is resonating in deafening silence .It just wasn't natural for the two of us acting this way. Unknowingly I release a heavy sigh. He's probably figured out my feelings ….It's most likely awkward because he doesn't share the same feelings. I'm undoubtingly pushing our friendship overboard as it sinks down deep in dark watery trenches that lies far below the surface…
Lately, I just can't keep my feeling for him under control, I find it increasing difficult if not impossible. I even began to hint to his brother these past few weeks. Hoping that Kaoru could help out by either confirming of denying if Hika felt the same way…..but with over whelming discouragement, he never caught on or spilled the beans one way or the other.
I'm about to break the unbearable silence to ask to be taken back to the shore, Hikaru caught me by surprise. He throws his arms around me crushing my back, and pulling me back to lean against his chest. "Hika!?"
"Sorry Haru, I…I thought this might be m…more comfortable for you. " As I feel him take deep comforting breaths next to my back.
"Uh yeah, it's nice, thanks."
Hikaru takes a deep breath and then relaxes into me as I melt into his arms. "Hika what's wrong?"
After asking my question, I notice Hikaru's arms tighten around me. "Ah, nothing Haru, why do you ask?"
Lightly grazing my fingers along his firm arm. "Well for one what's with all the awkwardness? Your normal self wouldn't blink before tossing into the water, repeatedly."
"Uh I'm just trying to teach you how surf that's all."
"Fine, but what about the silence? Look, if your angry with me for something then … just spit it out, already."
"H…Haru, wait just minute." As he starts to sit up and turn me to face him. He gazes deep in my eyes with those dam smoldering Hitachiin eyes. "Haruhi, there's something I been m…meaning to talk to you about, for a while now. I guess that's why things between us have grown, rather a….awkward."
"Hika, I can't help but …"
He hastily throws a finger to my lips. "Shhh, H….Haru this is hard enough to get off my chest, so please let me finish." I nod my head as I watch him nervously bite his bottom lip for a moment. "H….Haruhi I…I... been thinking a lot lately on how to try and come up with a way to tell you s….something that's been beating me up on the inside…for a long time now . E…Even before you could t….tell me and Kaoru apart. Haru…I…I….I'm in ….L….Lo...v…."
One minute I'm lost in his smoldering eyes and the next I'm completely submerged in the salty water. Kicking like crazy to cut through the churning, watery swells. I immediately take in a cold breath of ocean air that fills my lungs .Whipping my head around I frantically look for any sight of the ginger.
"Haru!" It doesn't take long before my ears pick up on my name being called a little distance from me.
"Hika! Hika! …..I'm over here!" Screaming out to him.
My heart is soon filled with relief as I see the ginger swiftly swimming to get to me. "Haru, are alright?"
"Yes, I 'm fine a little wet but fine."
"Ok, well do you think you can make it to the calmer water over there?"
Stopping for a moment to consider my nonexistent athletic ability before deciding that it was irrelevant .With no choice as currently I'm swimming in the ocean with no escape around except maybe the calm water Hika was instructing me to swim to. I quickly nod my head before setting out rather determined to reach the location.
After sometime of pushing through the water, I make it to the area. I see Hika try to climb some rocks to get out of the water I can't help but bite my lip as I see him being tossed about by an oncoming wave as he gets swept into the rocks ….He manages to pull himself on to the rocks and slowly stands up on to his feet to wave me over, I can tell he's tired. With the last bit of energy that's left in my pained arms I follow Hika's instruction once more.
My heart begins pound in my chest with panic as my arms pull my body closer to the rocks .A wave begins to toss me around towards the rocks before a hand comes down and yanks my body out of the water .I lay there on the hard brown surface that's been baked with the sun's rays, just taking repeated shallow breath with my muscles burning from our impromptu dip in the ocean.
With my head pounding I turn my head to see my lifeguard laying on is back with his arms and legs sprawled out with his chest heaving up and down. He tiredly turn his head in my direction giving me a small smile as he closes his eye in near exhaustion. My eyes flutter shut just grateful to be on this heated rock as the fatigue takes over.
Haruhi's POV
Hikaru's POV begins
My eyes blink open with my head pounding I force myself to sit up to fight the exhaustion to see Haruhi passed out faced down on the rock. I slowly crawl to the brunette beauty and reach out a hand to gently shake her shoulder.
Even though we were safe on land for the moment the tide could come up and cover this rock. I had no way of contacting Kaoru for help, he said he's coming back so I guess we just have to wait. I couldn't trust myself to stay awake on my own ….and I needed her to keep he awake .A shiver streaks down my spine when the thought of both of us falling asleep while the tide comes in and possibly covers the rock .
"Haruhi wake up." Shaking her shoulder "Haru."
She groans as her eyes flutter open. "Hika?"
"Hey Haru, I know your probably tired but I really need you to stay awake for me."
"Hika…are you ok?" As she tries to push up in a seated position. I throw my arms around her waist and pull her into my chest to help her sit up. Once she's upright I loosen my grip but don't completely let go .I can tell she tired as she rests her head on my chest. Breathing deeply, I let the feeling of the girl, safe in my arms wash over me. Inwardly beating myself up for screwing up …..Once more. Taking one more deep breath I wonder if Mother Nature knows best and I'm never really supposed to confess my feelings to the girl that sits next to me .Being bowled over by sneaker wave out of nowhere…..could have been considered a sign. Shaking my head I tighten my hold I don't care ….I won't let her go .My attention is drawn to the inflamed ball moving to descend into the vibrant colors of the cool ocean .
"Hika what happens when it gets dark?" Speaking with concern as her head rests against my chest.
Crap, she's right. I start to glance around the area to find a way safely to shore. "Ah, don't worry too much Haru. Kao has never let me down, he should be around shortly." Come on Kao, get your ass to the beach… enough of this prescribed alone time.
"Ahoy, Hitachiin-sama need a hand?" as I hear a voice calling from the distance. My eyes begin to desperately search in the direction the voice was coming from, to see a small row boat.
"Uh yeah, if you don't mind we had a bit of a surfing incident." I let out a relieved breath before standing up and catching the rope that's tossed in my direction. Quickly tugging the boat closer I call out to Haru "Haru, here's are ride, go ahead and go first."
The exhausted girl slowly moves to her feet and makes her way to the boat.
"Here let me give you a hand." The boater balances while standing in the boat to take Haru's hand.
I don't know what caused the extra energy but Haru's head shot up quickly glancing up from the rock with a stunned look on her face "Arai?"
The male brunet teen's eyes went wide "Fujioka...Haruhi Fujioka is it really you?"
My mouth drops open, witnessing the two teens acting like long lost friends on my family's private island.
What the…Fuck? Is all I can think of at the moment?
End of chapter 14.
What do you think? Let's see Sneaky Kaoru is acting like a double agent. Well we've known from the start that Hikaru absolutely adores Haruhi …but now we know for a fact that she feels the same way .So really they just need to exchange confessions right? Seems easy, oh but wait we have Arai enter the picture plus add Hikaru love struck ways not mention Kaoru's feelings ,Haruhi oblivious nature to the twin's feeling …well maybe it's not so easy .
Theirs an unexpected visitor to arrive soon on the island .Trust me the twins are going to flip. Any ideas who it is? In fact for a private island they could have quite a few unexpected guesses possibly a shadow king or maybe the host king himself …..Heck what do you think Hikaru would do if Ranka arrived in the middle of romancing the girl he loves? I'm not saying anything for definite….Just causally tossing ideas out their which may or may not be in the story…. we will just have to wait and see. Thank you for your support I truly hope you like the story .Please follow /review you can keep the story going .