Hello Everyone! Sorry for vanishing, but real life got in the way and I was very busy over the summer with an internship. Since people said they wanted me to continue (thanks for the love, you guys are amazing :D), here is another chapter. This is not as long as the first chapter and I'm not sure how I feel about it, but here you go.
Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club, only my OC's.
"Satoshi, I know you are excited to see me, but you need to let go. You holding me to your chest is making me look like a pedophile, so please stop." Amelia said being crushed by the arms of Satoshi.
Amelia looked around the park feeling the judging stares from the people around them. They both looked beat up to the point that she got more than a few raised eyebrows. She was an adult, so she could see how it looked bad, her hugging a beaten middle schooler. She just hoped that no police officers were around.
"I'm sorry Hero-san, but it has been so long since I last saw you! I just got so excited. Plus you don't look that much older than me anyways." Satoshi said finally letting go of Amelia while blushing slightly.
"Satoshi… it's been two days, and I texted you the next day reminding you that you forgot the present. We even decided to meet here at this park." Amelia said pinching the bridge of her nose.
"And I take offense to that last comment, I look like an adult thank you very much. I have more wrinkles than I care to admit for an 18 year old."
Amelia took the box out of her bag and handed it to him.
"Oh yeah… well anyways now that we are here, why don't we do something?" He asked putting the box under his arm.
"Like what? I don't know what you want—OH MY GOD what is he doing over there?" Amelia said looking past Satoshi to a tree. She could clearly see Satoshi's brother standing behind the tree observing them.
"Who Takashi? My parents won't let me leave the house by myself so they made him come with me. But since I came to get his present I made him hide." Satoshi responded.
"Just call him over." She said sighing.
It has been a long few days for Amelia. She got a call from her CO saying that she didn't get the Christmas leave she requested and now she had to deal with Satoshi and his antics. It's not a surprise to say that Amelia was not happy. Takashi walked over giving a nod to Amelia before settling next to his brother. Noticing that they were drawing a lot of attention Amelia directed the brothers over to a bench where they could plan their next move.
"So, is there anything in particular you guys wanted to do?" Amelia said.
"Not really, I just wanted to spend time with you!" Satoshi said smiling. Takashi nodded in agreement which made Amelia sweat drop. You guys are so not helpful, but I guess I get to pick.
"Ok then, follow me. There was one thing I wanted to do before I leave." Amelia said standing up. She immediately started walking and the two brothers followed. It took about 10 minutes of walking before the trio arrived at their destination.
"What is this place?" Satoshi asked looking at the worn building.
"Batting cages. I used to come here a lot when I first moved to Japan. It was a way for me to cope in a new environment. Something familiar I guess. I had been meaning to go back." Amelia said staring at the building. She tied her hair back in a low pony tail suppressing a smile. She failed to notice the look the brothers gave each other before they continued to stare at her.
"What are you guys acting shy for, come on!" Amelia said no longer containing her excitement as she jogged to the doors.
She walked into the building stopping at the entry way. The sounds of bats being swung brought a tightness to her chest. I really missed this place. After paying for her machine and grabbing a bat she stood at the plate calmly waiting for the first pitch. It came and she made perfect contact sending the ball to the imaginary outfield. Amelia chuckled as she waited for the next pitch.
Takashi and Satoshi just stood there watching Amelia. They had never been to a batting cage and wanted to try it, but they didn't want to disrupt her when she was so focused. The pair observed her form burning it to memory for later replication.
"She's amazing right? And she called ME her friend!" Satoshi said while looking at Amelia in wonder. Takashi ruffled his hair and nodded in agreement. Amelia quickly finished up and motioned for the brothers to walk over.
"Who wants to go first?" Amelia asked eager to teach her new students.
"ME! Please pick me!" Satoshi loudly voiced disturbing the few batters around them. Amelia raised a brow and Satoshi coughed into a closed fist.
"Go ahead then, do you need any help?" Amelia asked.
"Nope! I was watching you so closely I already know how to do it!" Satoshi said full of confidence and skipped to the plate. Amelia scoffed but stepped off to the side with a smile on her face.
A few minutes passed and Amelia came to a conclusion. Satoshi… he really tried, that's all I can say. It was like watching a kid try to catch butterflies with a bucket. The defeated middle schooler came out with his head held low glaring at the bat in his hands.
"Baseball isn't that easy kid. You barely used your hips and your arms were all over the place. At least you kept your eye on the ball at least. Not a total failure" Amelia said while conveniently turning her head to the side. Takashi walked over to his brother and took the bat out of his hands. Patting Satoshi on the shoulder he walked up to the plate and raised his bat to the imaginary outfield.
"Who does he think he is? Does he even know what doing that means?" Amelia stated turning to Satoshi only to see that he was a lost cause. He had the puppy adoration look aimed at his brother which made Amelia step away.
Takashi took his stance and not a single pitch was thrown when Amelia busted out laughing. "His... his face is so serious, but his butt... hehe… his butt is sticking so far out its like he is sitting down. AND HIS ARMS! I can't… I can't watch… I need to go outside." She said hunched over holding her stomach as she went to walk outside. Satoshi just stood still in confusion and continued to watch his brother battle the unknown enemy.
Not long after the brothers walked outside and joined the now composed Amelia. Takashi wore a pleased look on his face and was happy he was able to hit a ball at the end, which made Amelia start to laugh once again. He raised a brow at her but she just gave him a wide grin and give him a light pat on the arm.
"You guys… just stick to Kendo." Amelia said with a shake of her head. Before they had a chance to retort she slapped them on the back and motioned for them to walk down the street.
"Since I picked that activity, was there anything you guys wanted to do?" Amelia asked once they had gotten a good distance from the cages. The two brothers shrugged their shoulders content to follow their "leader".
"Then I guess I better go then, I leave in 4 days to go back to work and there are some people I want to see today." She said.
"What are you doing tomorrow night? Its Takashi's birthday and we are having a big party. Our parents want to meet you so please come!" Satoshi asked grabbing Amelia's hands and pulling her close to his face. Takashi coughed giving a look to his brother causing Satoshi to frantically step back in embarrassment.
"I guess I could swing by for a bit, what is your address?" She asked kind of weirded out from the sudden exchange.
"Don't worry, I will come to pick you up myself at 7." Satoshi said waving off Amelia's question.
"If you insist. Tell your parents I will be happy to meet them." She said smiling slightly. Patting her head Takashi took out his cellphone and called for his driver. The trio parted ways preparing for the next day's adventure.
After Amelia left Satoshi turned to his brother.
"Do you think your friends will be there?" He asked.
Takashi's face turned white imagining the encounter.
"Yes, all of them."
Whew! I had a hard time writing this one. If you have any suggestions please let me know since I am still a novice writer or if the characters are too off. Hope everyone has an awesome day/night!