Chapter 25

"Oh Old Yeller, why?" Tamaki cried as the four watched the end of their movie.

"That part gets me too," Namiko said, teary eye. She looked over at Ritsu and saw he was also crying, "Ritsu, are you okay?:

"Sorry, but I can't help it anytime I see this ending!" Ritsu said.

"It's okay," Namiko assured him as a comfort, patting his leg. Ritsu gave a weak smile through his sad face.

Then Namiko glanced over at Haruhu who happened to be the only one not crying. However she did have a somber look on her face.

"You okay Haruhi?" She asked.

"Yeah," Haruhi said softly. She was actually clenching her fists as she spoke, "I feel like everyone else, this ending makes me sad."

"Oh Haruhi, you don't have to act strong! I'm here! You can lean on me!" Tamaki exclaimed, as he pulled her towards him. His tears were coming down fast, soaking Haruhi's head.

"Senpai, I'm fine really," Haruhi said pushing him away. Tamaki looked a little crest fallen. Haruhi sighed and reached over, squeezing his hand in hers. "Let me offer you some support though. You look like you need it more," she said.

"Oh, thank you Haruhi," Tamaki said, managing to smile.

"Oh, we're at the docks, and I think I can see my family's boat," said Ritsu looking out the window.

"We're going on your boat?" Namiko asked looking out the window towards the marina where she could make out a big boat that the cars were all heading towards.

"Yeah it can hold quite a lot of cars, for uh business," Ritsu said. Namiko smirk at him.

"I see," she teased, "I will admit it sounds interesting going by boat. I've never traveled by boat to Okinawa before."

Soon she could feel the boat jiggle and bump around until one big bump and Namiko could see they were on that boat.

"Whoa!" Hanako said scared as the car jilted around.

"See, I told you it would be wise to remain as is," said Kyoya calmly. He stroked her hair as he said that.

Suddenly the car came to a stop. "Are we on the boat?" She asked.

"It would appear so," said Kyoya.

"Oh, well in that case," Hanako said as she once again tried to get up. However, once again Kyoya again stopped her.

"There's no reason to get up, wouldn't you say?" he asked

"But," Hanako tried to argue. Kyoya leaned in closer towards her.

"You shouldn't push yourself, save your energy for the beach, don't you agree?" He asked stroking her cheek.

"Uh, I guess," said Hanako.

"Wow, this is a real fancy boat. It's like a palace," Namiko said as she, her cousin and the hosts all came up to the upper decks.

"Hmm, ours are bigger," said Hikaru and Kaoru.

"Guys, come on, this isn't a competition," said Haruhi.

"Hey, where's Hanako? And Kyoya-Senpai?" Namiko asked.

"I'll go check on them," Tamaki said as he headed back down below.

He came to Kyoya's car and tapped at the window, "Kyoya, are you and Hanako in there?"

"What was that?" Hanako asked from inside the car. Kyoya reached over and hit the button for the window, lowering it enough that only his face was visible.

"Need something Tamaki?" He asked.

"What are you two still doing in here? You should come up and see Bossanova's boat. It's lovely!" Tamaki.

"We will try, some of us are just saving our energy for when we reach the beach," Kyoya said, rolling up the window before Tamaki could protest.

"Uh, okay then," said Tamaki confused, as he headed back up.

"I kind of want to see the boat," Hanako said, "I've never been on a boat as fancy as this."

"I supposed," Kyoya said, as reluctantly let Hanako sit up. Together, the two climbed out of the car and headed to the upper deck. As the walked up though, all Kyoya could think was, 'that Damn moron!'

"So, can I get you something to drink? Or a snack?" Ritsu asked as he headed to the ship's minibar.

"I'll take one of each," Hunny giggled, heading to the table.

"Allow us Master," said said Limber's brother as the two got to work preparing snacks and drinks.

"Hey, Ritsu, can we go onto the outer deck?" Namiko asked.

"Sure, of course," said Ritsu. He even let Namiko take his hand and lead him out.

The two stood on the deck looking put towards the ocean. "I wonder how soon before we can see Okinawa?"

"I bet you could, maybe with binoculars," Ritsu said.

"Hey, Kyoya and Hanako should be coming up soon," Tamaki said walking back on deck.

"Are they okay?" Haruhi asked.

"Yeah, I think," said Tamaki. Then he looked towards the outer deck where Namiko and Kasanoda were standing, "excuse me for a moment, will you?"

He walked towards the door and poked his head out. "Psst, Psst, Bossanova," he hissed trying to get the guy's attention.

"Senpai, what are you doing?" Haruhi asked walking up behind him.

"Shh!" Tamaki hissed. He tried getting Ritsu's attention again, "Bossanova!" He said as quietly as he could.

"Huh?" Ritsu said, looking at Tamaki's direction. He saw Tamaki making a weird gestured with his arm, like he was trying to grab at something.

"What is he doing?" Ritsu asked himself.

"Put your arm around her!" Tamaki tried to yell, "put your arm around and make your move."

"Oh," Ritsu said, grasping what Tamaki was trying to tell him to do. He slowly went and put his hand on her shoulder. She smiled at him at the gesture.

"No, no!" Tamaki scolded quietly.

"Huh?" Ritsu as he looked back at Tamaki.

"Man, just what does the boss think he's doing?" Hikaru asked as he and his brother stood by the big window. They could see Tamaki trying to make gestures for what Ritsu should be doing with Namiko.

"Let's see if we can help," Kaoru said, gently tapping on the window.

"What?" Haruhi asked looking towards the two.

Ritsu turned around and saw the twins standing with their backs to him. He saw Hikaru put his arm fully around his brother's waist, his hand just above his Brother's hip, making sure to hold Kaoru close. Both twins looked back at him nodding.

"Oh," Ritsu said. He felt a little frightened about it, but still moved his arm more towards Namiko's waist, pulling her closer. Namiko didn't seem to mind. She went and rested her head against his chest. Namiko sighed happily against him. Ritsu gasped quietly for moment as he got used to it, but the position they were in made him smile

"I could almost stay on this boat like this for the whole trip," she said.

"Yes, it's working!" Tamaki said as he slowly ducked back inside.

"Yeah, thanks to us," said the twins.

"What, I had completely control through the whole situation!" Tamaki snapped.

"Did it occur to any of you to just leave the two of them alone and do what they wanted?" Haruhi snapped.

"But you got to admit," said Hikaru.

"It helped," said Kaoru.

"Wow," Hanako gawked as she and Kyoya came up to the upper deck of the boat, "this place looks amazing."

"Hmm, I supposed it's a little impressive, considering Bossanova's position," said Kyoya.

"Do you have any boats Mr. Ohtori?" Hanako asked, hoping she was asking an insensitive question.

"Yes, we have a very grand boat, one filled with some of best exercising equipment and relaxing facilities like spas and massages," said Kyoya.

"Wow, sounds like a floating health spa or something," Hanako said, somewhat as a joke.

Kyoya actually smiled at her comment. "That is one way of looking at it," he said, "perhaps someday I could show it to you."

"Uh, maybe?" Hanako said, sheepishly.

Kyoya smiled kindly at her to try and make her feel more comfortable with him.

Ritsu began to see Okinawa and smiled. "Hey everyone, we are pretty close. Please get back in the cars so they can take us to my beach house."

"Of course Bossanova!" Tamaki said, ushering everyone back to their respective vehicle. Ritsu held Namiko hand as he led her back to the car.

Haruhi watched this, but didn't say anything. She just smiled and nodded at Namiko.

Ritsu was right, it took only five minutes for the boat to reach land and then only twenty minutes to reach his beach house which was pretty secluded. "I'm so excited for this trip!" Namiko cheered.

"Me too! I want to explore the town sometime while we are here." Tamaki said watching as Namiko watched out the window at the beach house. "Your Beach house is so pretty Ritsu."

Ritsu smiled. "Thank you Namiko. Since it is getting late, we should probably all get into our sleep wear and then eat dinner." Ritsu suggested.

Namiko nodded. "Yeah. I mean we have five long vacation days ahead of us. We should get ready for tomorrow. I can't wait to actually make use of the bikini swimsuit that the twins mother has made for me. What about you Haruhi?"

"Yes. It will be nice." Haruhi smiled at her cousin."do you think you could help me with my sunscreen tomorrow Namiko?"

"Of course Haru!"

"Thanks Nami. I'll help you too tomorrow."

Even thought Tamaki and Ritsu wouldn't admit it, they had silently wished that they could have helped the girl they cared about by applying sunscreen to their backs, shoulders, and lower backs.

"Why do you look like you are sulking Tamaki-senpai?" Haruhi asked.

"Oh... it's nothing. Look! The beach house!" Tamaki said, pointing to distract Haruhi from what she asked before.

As they pulled up in front of the beach house, they all filed out of the car is holding each of their bags. The girls we're going to be staying in one side of the beach house while the guys are going to stay on the other side. Limber was going to join the girls in their room as they all got changed into their sleep where to get ready for bed.

"So, what do you think of our young master's family beach house?" Limber asked.

"It is amazing!" Namiko and Hanako said out loud.

"Oh no!" Namiko cried.

"What?" Haruhi asked.

"I forgot to say goodnight to Ritsu..." Namiko pouted.

"I think it will be okay, but if you really wish to go say good night to him, I would hurry before he is asleep." Limber said, smiling as she helped the bedroom door open for her.

All of the guys were laying together in one room, Tamaki suggesting that it would be fun, like camp.

They heard a knock on the door, just as they were about to fall asleep. "Who is it?" Hunny-senpai asked.

"It's Namiko... is Ritsu in there?"

Ritsu's eyes opened wide before he got up and made his way to the door. He opened it and closed it behind him to see Namiko in her sleepwear. He blushed brightly before looking at her.

"Are you alright Namiko? Something wrong?"

Namiko shook her head. "I am sorry if I woke you."

Ritsu shook his head. "No, it is alright. What's up?"

"Well..." Namiko blushed. "I wanted to say goodnight to you. That's probably childish, huh?"

Ritsu shook his head again. "Not at all. Good night Namiko. See you in the morning?"

Namiko nodded before she stepped closer to him. Ritsu's eyes widened as she full on hugged him, resting her ear against his chest. She smiled, looked up at him and placed a gentle kiss on Ritsu's cheek. She pulled away from him and nodded before looking up at him, her face pink. "Good night Ritsu."

Ritsu's face was red as he walked back into the room. "What happened Bossanova?" Tamaki asked.

"Well... she... umm... kissed my cheek."

Tamaki's eyes widened. "She what?!" He asked shocked.

Ritsu nodded. "And then she said good night."

"I guess what I showed you earlier on the boat worked, huh?"

"What 'you' showed him?!" The twins asked smiling.

"Maybe I should say good night to Haruhi..." Tamaki said as he got up.

"Doesn't sound like a bad idea..." Kyoya said as he got up too.

"Yeah." Mori said, following them out. Ritsu wasn't sure if he should get up, but he figured that he would stay put seeing as Namiko and he has already said their 'goodnights' to each other. He smiled and turned into his side, looking up at the sky though the window on the wall next to him.