"I'm honestly a little terrified" Jocelyn laughs

"You should be" Hikaru laughs

"Hikaru don't go there" Jocelyn uses a stern voice that sends him hiding behind Kaoru

"Nice going," Kaoru says

"I thought it was ok since she was in a good mood," Hikaru said

"Can I open my eyes?" Jocelyn asks

"Almost," Takashi says

"The suspense is killing me" Jocelyn groans

"Open your eyes," Takashi says and Jocelyn does so

When she opens them the dining hall is decorated in fall décor with the table filled with food of both English and Japanese cuisine. With a giant cake in the middle

"How did you guys do this in such a short time?" Jocelyn asks both shocked and happy

"Do you really have to ask?" Kaoru asks

"Now I don't" Jocelyn smiles "Thank you, all of you for this"

"What's all this?" Alistair makes his way into the dining room

"Ali, are you just getting in?" Jocelyn asks

"Yea I was at the school trying to get registered" he answers and then he notices Jocelyn and Takashi holding hands "What's this about" he points to them

Jocelyn quickly lets go of Takashi's hand "It's a surprise party for me" she tells him

"I didn't think you would be celebrating since you've been in your chambers since I got here" he walks over to her and brushes her hair "Which is good to see you finally out of"

"I'm sorry about that but I'm ok now thanks to my friends," she tells him

"Mind introducing me?" he asks

"Oh my god yes I'm so sorry for being so rude" Jocelyn turns to the others "Ali these are my friends Tamaki, Kyoya, Hikaru, Kaoru, Haruhi, and Tadashi" Jocelyn points to each one as she says their names

"Sorry for the late introduction. I met you all at the school correct?" Alistair asks

"Yes that's correct, I'm Tamaki Suoh" Tamaki reintroduces himself

"Alistair Stuart" Alistair shakes his hand

"This is Mitsukuni and Takashi they're my childhood friends" Jocelyn nice to meet you

"Nice to meet you" Alistair holds his hand out to Takashi

"Likewise" Takashi takes his hand

"Don't forget about us" a voice comes from behind them

"Satoshi, Yasuchika" Jocelyn runs over to the two of them and hugs them

"Onee-chan" Satoshi hugs back

"Jocelyn-senpai hello" Chika greets

"Oh Yasuchika, you're more than welcome to call me onee-chan as Satoshi does," Jocelyn says

"I'm ok," he says

"Well I've missed you both so much" she hugs them again

"Happy birthday onee-chan" Satoshi says

"Thank you Satoshi" Jocelyn smiles

"Who are these cute lads?" Alistair asks

"This is Yasuchika, Mitsukuni's younger brother and Satoshi, Takashi's younger brother" points to each

"Hello" Satoshi bows

"Hi," Chika says nonchalantly

"Hey I'm Alistair Jocelyn's fiancé" Alistair greets

"Fiance? Onee-chan you're getting married" Satoshi looks upset "But you're supposed to marry Nii-san" Satoshi shouts which causes Jocelyn to blushes hard

"Uh Satoshi," Jocelyn says nervously

"Nissan? He wants you to marry a car?" Alistair asks confused

Takashi comes over quickly and hits Satoshi on the head

"Ow Nii-san" Satoshi pouts

"Satoshi stop talking," Takashi says

"Alright well why don't we sit down and enjoy," Jocelyn says and she heads to take a seat but Takashi beats her to it and holds out the chair for her "Thank you Takashi" she takes a seat and Takashi sits on the right side while Tadashi sits on the Left and Alistair sits across from her

There was tension in the beginning, but things started to loosen up and things cooled down.

"I think it's time for presents now don't you all think?" Alistair asks

"I don't need Presents, besides this is very last minute," Jocelyn says

"Nonsense, It's you're birthday. what do you lads say present time?" Alistair looks at the group and everyone agrees

"Why don't we go outside than since it's such a beautiful night," Jocelyn says

Everyone gets out and heads to the terrace

"I'll go first," Tadashi says and he hands Jocelyn a small box and Jocelyn opens it "It's new tea from my mother's company, hasn't been released yet"

"Thank you Tadashi this is great" she hugs him

"We're next," the twins say

"It's not physical but-" Kaoru starts

"We spoke with our mother-" Hikaru adds

"She said you can be her top model in her next fashion and you get to keep all the designs you model," they say

"What, that is amazing. Thank you, guys" Jocelyn hugs them

"I guess I'll go then," Kyoya says and hands Jocelyn a card

"What's this?" she asks

"This a VIP access card to any and all resorts owned by the Ootori family. All expenses paid, even air travel for you and anyone you bring" he says

"Wow Kyoya that is incredible thank you" Jocelyn bows

"We're next" Mitsukuni giggles "Our gift was that birthday cake"

"That cake was delicious thank you" Jocelyn hugs them both tightly causing Yasuchika to blush

"I think I'll go next, my gift for you is a song princess" Tamaki talks Jocelyn's hand and leads her inside to where the piano is starts playing

"That was beautiful Tamaki thank you" Jocelyn hugs him after he finishes the song

"That just leaves you 3," Alistair says

"I'm sorry I didn't get you anything Jocelyn-senpai," Haruhi says

"You did thought Haruhi, being here for me earlier and helping me get through that. That was the greatest gift you could have given me" Jocelyn hugs her

"I think its time for my gift" Alistair steps over to Jocelyn and presents her a velvet box "Open it" he smiles

Jocelyn does that and inside is a small tiara and she gasps "Ali…"

"It's exactly that and the real realize why I was so late. I was picking it up from the airport myself" he smiles wider

"What is it?" Akira asks

"My mothers Tiara" Jocelyn says

"You're mother wore this on her 18th birthday. your grandmother sent it over because she wanted me to give it to you because your mother would have wanted you to have it" he says

"It's beautiful," Jocelyn says shakily

"Let me put it on" Alistair takes the tiara out the box and carefully places it on Jocelyn's head

"Thank you so much Ali" Jocelyn hugs him

"Anything for my fiancé" he smiles

"This gift is amazing but I should clear up that Alistair you aren't my fiancé. I've not engaged everyone" Jocelyn finally clarifies which makes Takashi finally calm down the tension he's been feeling for the past week

"Not yet" Alistair corrects

Jocelyn rolls her eyes playful and looks in Takashi direction and she goes to him

"How do I look?" Jocelyn asks him

"You look like a real princess Onee-chan" Satoshi cuts in

Jocelyn laughs "Thanks Satoshi" than she looks over Takashi "Takashi?"

"You look stunning," he says

"Time for our-" Satoshi is cut off by Takashi

"I'm sorry we didn't get you a present," Takashi says

"But we d-" Takashi hits Satoshi on the head "Ow nii-san that hurts" satoshi rubs his head

"You being here is more meaningful to me than you understand" Jocelyn whispers in his ear

Akira notices an envelope behind Satoshi and takes it

"Hey," he says

"Sh" she gestures with her finger and winks at him and Satoshi becomes quiet. She quietly opens the envelope and looks and what's inside. She's shocked at first but then she smirks and quickly puts it back in the envelope "Alright this was fun but it's getting late and Jocelyn has a ton of things to do tomorrow"

"Thank you, everyone, I promise I'll be at school on Monday," Jocelyn says and everyone but Alistair heads to the door

"Oh wait for Jocelyn let me get a quick photo of you and Morinozuka," Akira says

"Um sure Takashi can you spare a minute?" Jocelyn asks and Takashi nods

"Ok stand close and smile" Akira takes the photo quickly on her phone "Alright got it"

"Goodnight Takashi," Jocelyn says and Takashi leaves

Later that night Jocelyn is in her room about to get into bed when Akira comes in

"Knock, Knock," Akira says as she sticks her head in the door

"What's up Akira?" Jocelyn asks

"I just came to give you something" Akira walks in and hands her an envelope and the photo of her and Takashi

"You printed it already" Jocelyn looks and smiles "I love it"

"I'm glad, I'll let you get some sleep," Akira says and she walks out

Jocelyn opens the envelope and outcomes two photos and a letter "What's this?" Jocelyn takes the letter first

Dear Jocelyn

I hope you are doing well I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend your father's party. Takashi called me told me what today was. I feel absolutely horrible to have forget it was your mother's anniversary. She was one of my best friends and I miss her every day. I'm sure you've grown into such a beautiful young lady no doubt like your mother. The photos I have encased is one taken when your mother wasn't much older than you. I hope this photo brings you joy as it did with me. You are always welcome in our home should you ever need us

Sincerely

Mrs. Morinozuka

Jocelyn looks at the photos, in the first picture and it's her mother wearing the same tiara that Jocelyn was earlier. Jocelyn looks like the spitting image of her mother when she was younger. The next photo was the same but her mother was next to a man that almost looked like Takashi but looking closer it was her father. She picked up the photo of her parents and then the photo of her and Takashi. And it was almost the spitting image of the two.

It brings tears to Jocelyn's eyes


So I know it sounds weird that I said that Jocelyn's father looked similar to Takashi but I didn't know how else to put it. I wanted there to be a similarity between Jocelyn and her mother