A few hours later Caroline was finished packing up her stuff. They walk outside to see the truck opened up and waiting for them. When the driver saw them walk outside he got out of the car and bowed to them. The twins then started to say, "Gregory, this is our friend…" But before they could finish the sentence Caroline had already taken off towards Gregory and wrapped her arms around him.
The twins stood there, mouths gaping, until Caroline turned around and said, "Gregory used to be my parents driver, until they passed away. We were good friends, when he used to work for us I mean."
Caroline was smiling brightly and holding Gregory's hand as he said, "Oh, Miss Caroline, I have missed you greatly. I and Miss Armudore were hired by the twins' parents shortly after yours passed. Angelique is a cook here, instead of a bedside nurse."
"That's GREAT!" Caroline shouted as she ran over and wrapped her arms around the twins. She kissed each of them on the cheek as she said, "I will love living with you guys!" Both the twins high-fived as she asked, "Where am I staying?"
Hikaru gave a devilish grin to Kaoru, who repeated it to Caroline as they say, "You'll see!" Gregory smiled and shakes his head as he helps Caroline load her stuff into the truck. Once all loaded up Caroline gets in and sits in the back, on her bed, between Kaoru and Hikaru. Caroline blushed deeply as the boys put their arms around her and stay silent the whole trip to their house, like they are waiting to burst the second she steps through their door.
Once they finally reached the house Hikaru and Kaoru started unpacking all of her stuff. She smiled softly and she took a seat next to Gregory in the front. Gregory and Caroline just sat in the front of the truck talking while the twins unloaded all of her stuff. She had wanted to help, but they wouldn't let her when she asked to. When the truck was finally completely cleaned out Hikaru came to the passenger side truck door, opened it, and offered his hand to help Caroline down.
Caroline smiled at him brightly as Hikaru said, "Welcome to our house." Caroline looked up at the house as he said that and noticed its beauty. It was at least four stories high with beautiful trees and flowers growing out front. The building was made of concrete and quartz stones that made the walls of the building sparkle. Caroline was almost afraid to go inside it was so pretty on the outside. Hikaru walked with her slowly walking her inside and showing her around. Then, Kaoru took her hand and said, "Hikaru said the best place for you would be the room around the corner."
Hikaru then smirked devilishly and said, "But there is room in our room as well…especially since you brought your own bed…"
Caroline smirks in response and said, "I'm alright with that…you opened your house up to me, the least I can do is sleep with you." Both of the twins blushed bright red as she added, "In your room I mean…in my own bed…not yours." She had already realized by this point that she had all the worst images running through their heads, but it was probably for the best. At the dazed expression on their faces Caroline took a step back and was wondering if they were reconsidering their offer as she said, "Unless you didn't really want me too."
Caroline hangs her head, feeling foolish for even thinking they would actually want that with her as Hikaru said, "No…please stay in our room…" He got even closer to Caroline as he said, "sleep with us Caroline." Caroline's face flushed a beat red as she tried to stare at the floor.
Kaoru then came up on her other side as he said, "Such a pretty thing shouldn't be hidden." Hikaru nodded as they both kissed her cheek softly, making her go an even brighter red.
Caroline nods softly and said, "Can you lead me there then?"
The twins dragged Caroline into their room and said in unison, "Make yourself at home."
Caroline began unpacking her bags as she asked, "So, can you guys still set up our date for tonight?" The twins looked at each other, eyes gleaming, as they nodded.
After finishing packing Caroline stepped out of the room and was swept off her feet by two rushing twin boys. They dropped her off in the middle of their huge living room and said, "Stay there! We have to finish in the kitchen, then we wanted to set up the bedroom." then Kaoru stepped closer and said, "please, Caroline, stay here..." then shuffled away as her cheeks burned bright red from the way he said her name.
The way he said her name kept repeating in her head as she tried to cool her cheeks with her clammy hands, when suddenly someone came up and practically collapsed on top of her, it was Angelique. "Ello mi love. I'm so glad your here with the boys, it's better than some people..." Caroline nods and smiles, clinging to Angelique as the twins walked in.
The boys raised their eyebrows at the scene of the both of them, so she pushed Angelique off and asked, "So, what are our plans tonight?"
Hikaru smiled devilishly and said, "Were living together now, why spoil the surprise?"
Kaoru rolled his eyes, "We'll be watching a couple movies, eating a romantic dinner, and after that we'll do whatever you want..."
Hikaru then jumps on the other side of Caroline as he says, "Alright, so what movie are we going to watch?"
Caroline and Kaoru both scream, "Daredevil!"
Hikaru gave them a thumbs up at their speaking in unison and turned on Daredevil and then dimmed the lights for a more romantic setting. Hikaru put his hand on Caroline's thigh and Kaoru stretched, about to put his arm over her shoulders, so she snuggled into Kaoru and blushed deeply as his arm fell around her. Caroline hardly watched the movie, except for the parts she listened to Kaoru quote; mostly she was just staring at Kaoru's face glowing from the television screen. However, when the scene where Daredevil and Elektra were standing on the roof, she couldn't take it anymore, so she leaned up and tried to kiss him.
I say try, because he was so confused when she tried to kiss him that he turned his cheek to her and blushed deeply. Hikaru pushed her harder against Kaoru and said, "Try again; a real date has to end with a kiss..." Hikaru was really pushing her on Kaoru, which made her back off slightly, figuring If its right for Hikaru then its way too much for Kaoru, wait until after dinner to try again.
After Daredevil and The Day After Tomorrow it was time for dinner, so Caroline blushed deeply as she wiped the drool off her chin and stood up waiting for the boys to lead her to the kitchen. Kaoru smiled and blushed as he took her hand and said; "Come with us princess..."
She blushed deeply and nodded as she took his hand and muttered, "Isn't that a Tamaki line?" Both boys started laughing as they took her into the eloquently decorated dining room. The table was gigantic, but they both decided to sit right next to Caroline. Both the boys put a hand on her lap and she grabbed their hands as Angelique served the food. Angelique winked at her and nodded her head side to side suggesting which one do you like and Caroline shrugged, because although she liked Kaoru she was beginning to fancy Hikaru as well.
The dinner was lovely; everything was made as if planned just for her. At the end of dinner two desserts came out for each of the twins and two spoons came out with each one. Both boys gave her the cherry on top and she tied the cherry stems in knots. Both the twins were astonished when they watched how fast it happened. Caroline blushed softly and was getting bites from each of the twins.
After dinner Hikaru walked to the room and pushed Kaoru into Caroline, so she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply and passionately, and Kaoru put his hands on the small of her back and pulled her in closer. She blushed deeply and pulled back as she said seductively, "Now what?"
Kaoru smiled and leaned into Caroline and kissed her ear as he whispered, "Whatever you want love..." He took her back to your shared room and said, "I'll be right back..." then kissed her lightly on the lips, so she laid down on the bed waiting for him, thinking My first kiss went to Hikaru, and my second goes to Kaoru. I wonder if they know that.
Caroline smiled when she saw Kaoru come in and turn the light off as he comes over and pushes her down on the bed. "I'm glad you came back." Caroline whispered, waiting to see what he'd do next. He started by kissing her neck and slowly unbuttoning her shirt, slowly moving his hands down to her hips and rubbing her sides. Caroline bites her lip at all the sudden contact when she realizes, "Get off me Hikaru!"
The boy's eyes widened as he asked, "How did you know?"
Caroline pouted and said, "The same reason I knew Kaoru didn't want to kiss during the movie, he is slow and SWEET! He doesn't work near as fast as you…" Caroline put her head in her hands as she said, "But I can't believe he thought I'd fall for that. As of now I'm going to sleep, good night both of you!"
Caroline lies down on her bed, unmade, because she didn't want herself to feel comfortable with the pain that was running inside of her right now. It was like a burning acid that she was dying to get rid of. Her tears stung her eyes as she heard the twins whispering behind her. She heard Kaoru say, "I knew this was a stupid idea…I really like her…That's why I gave my first kiss to her…so, why do you get to do all of the stuff with her?"
"Because…I like her too, and I wanted to see how much she cared about you. She was telling the men at Host Club that she would love a man exactly like you, and the poem, I love you for you…I wanted to see she was telling the truth…And don't think you're the only one…I gave her my first kiss too" Hikaru said, his voice cracking slightly because he was crying to. Caroline felt like she was going to vomit listening to this, not because his love was sickening, but because she felt sick of herself for trying to break these loving brothers up. She wanted to turn around and apologize right then and there, but at the same time she was still angry. So, she laid there and continued to listen to them, if nothing else; maybe their bickering could put her to sleep.
"What if…what if she likes both of us?" Kaoru asked suddenly. Apparently he had noticed her change in attitude since that day. He could tell that she was falling for Hikaru as well, but in a different way. She smiled, hoping that was his reason for asking that.
Hikaru sighed as he said, "Then…then it would be perfect…the both of us with one girl, who will love us each for whom we are…love us, because of being us…"
Kaoru's voice cracked slightly as he said, "It's what we've always dreamed of…I know…so why not let Caroline be that girl?"
Caroline couldn't listen anymore, hearing the boys cry over her like that. She slowly tucked her head under her pillow and fell into a deep sleep. Her eyes moistened as she dreamt of the twins that night. She was deeply in love with both of them, hoping to make them both very happy with her. Caroline dreams of being with the two of them, as their one girlfriend. Being the one to always make them happy and make them both feel wanted. Caroline didn't know if in the end they would want that, but she knew she would always love them like that.
The next morning Caroline wakes up to two arms resting on her abdomen, so her eyes shoot open, so she can better assess the situation. Kaoru was sleeping, huddled in a tiny ball, with his head just below her chin and his arm around her lower back. Hikaru, however, was laying up straight with his arm around her shoulders. Both of them were sleeping soundly, mumbling soft sleep noises. She then noticed that both of them were wearing pajama pants, but neither of them were wearing a shirt.
Caroline tried to slowly pull herself out of their grasp, but to no avail. She just laid there and snuggled into their arms as she asked, "How did I end up in your bed last night?"
Kaoru's eyes opened slowly at the sound of her voice as Hikaru's grip tightened and they said, "You seemed so lonely there in your bed…"
Hikaru finished it saying, "We don't like sleeping alone, especially when we're upset. So, we didn't want to make you feel all alone either…"
Caroline smiled brightly at the two of them as she said, "Well, I promise to never let either of you feel lonely either. If your brother isn't at your side you will find me there." She then added, "But as of right now, you are both here for one another, so I'm going to get us food."
As Caroline walks out of the room Kaoru's eyes shift sideways to Hikaru, to see him watching Caroline leave. Kaoru rolled over and grabbed Hikaru's hand as he asked, "Well?"
No other words needed to be stated, Hikaru knew what he was asking as he said, "After Haruhi, I just don't know…" Hikaru sits up and stretches as he runs his hand through his soft red hair. Kaoru slowly sits up at his side and places his hand again on top of Hikaru's.
"Haruhi knew us and how we act, but she never really cared for us in that way. You heard Caroline talking in her sleep last night; she wants to be with both of us. Whether it is individually, or together, she loves BOTH OF US. Maybe she really will be our happy ending…" Kaoru said, the last part speaking again of the fairytale. However, you can't live in a fairytale forever; every fairytale has to have its happy ending. Kaoru was now assuming Caroline would be their happy ending.
Hikaru then turned to Kaoru with an irritated look on his face as he said, "What are you talking about?"
Kaoru waved his hands in front of his face and said, "Oh, never mind me." Hikaru smiled and shook his head at his brother as he walked to the bathroom to take a shower. Kaoru followed slowly behind him, because they have bathed together since they were children. There was nothing sexual about it; they were just used to doing it when they were younger and as they grew up nothing changed between them, so they still assume it is alright.
While in the shower Hikaru asked, "So, what do you think of Caroline?"
"I…I like her a lot…but…" Kaoru started as he rubbed soap into his and his brother's hair.
Hikaru stopped him with, "But what? But she's so perfectly compatible to you, that you have to make a complaint. She is everything you've ever wanted in a girl; because she's everything I've ever wanted in a girl. What's to but about?" Kaoru sighed as he rinsed out his hair and thought But I don't want to leave you alone. I don't want her to be a reason we separate, because you couldn't handle it. Hikaru smiled almost as if he knew what Kaoru was thinking, as he said, "Come on, let's dry off and get downstairs to see Caroline."
Caroline was waiting downstairs with a table full of breakfast that Angelique and she just made. Caroline had already gotten dressed while Kaoru and Hikaru took their shower together. Caroline was dressed in a tight black tank top and tight blue jeans. Hikaru already had a smirk playing on his lips, but now the smirk widened into a full fledged smile. Kaoru walked in and immediately started insanely blushing, because of how good Caroline looked in her out of school clothes. Hikaru took notice and smirked again as he walked up and wrapped his arms around Caroline saying, "Thank you Caroline. You and your food look good enough to eat." As he said that his arms went to rest further down her back, coming close to the edge of her pants.
Caroline blushed deeply as she said, "Thank you Hikaru." She then kissed his cheek and pulled away as she walked over to Kaoru asked, "Did I really do good Kaoru?" Kaoru smiled and nodded, the only way to answer her and not look like a fool. They slowly take their usual seats at the dining table as Caroline says, "I have to tell you guys…In truth, the reason I've been so perky today and have been so nice is because I had a dream about you two. It was…"
Before she could finish her story one of the maids popped in and said, "Um…Masters, there are five fairly disgruntled boys waiting in the foyer."
"Ugh tell them to go home!" Hikaru grumbled as Caroline pouts softly behind him.
"Never mind him, Darla, please let the boys in. I'm sure our guest would appreciate that." Kaoru said as he put his arm around the once pouting Caroline. Both Caroline and Hikaru turned around astonished at Kaoru's actions. He has never stood up to Hikaru's words like this before. Caroline bit her lip as she turned to look at him, praying she wasn't changing the boys or separating them to much.
Caroline blushed as she decided to reward him for what he did, so she leans in and kisses his lips softly as she said, "Thank you…" Kaoru sat there blushing deeply as he stared at her when she pulled away.
Before Kaoru could ask anything Tamaki slammed into the kitchen and raised his hand in dismay to his face as he said, "Oh no! We are too late! They've already started dressing her scantily and infecting her mind with words of love!"
Caroline and both of the twins were glaring angrily at Tamaki as Haruhi pushed her way through the door and said, "Hey, Caroline, I saw them tearing down your apartment today. Why didn't you tell me? I would've let you stay with me again, like we did when we were younger."
Tamaki was nodding his head at the suggestion and looked back at Caroline as she smiled sullenly and said, "Well, actually, my landlord just told me last night before my date with the twins. Only twenty minutes before hand." Caroline shook her head as she finished, "So, when we started the date I let the twins know. Instead of taking me out, they came home with me and helped me pack. I moved right in with them." At that Caroline smiled at the twins and they nodded slightly.
Tamaki's face dead panned as he ran up to Caroline's side and said, "No Caroline, this can't be true! Tell Daddy it isn't true!" At this sentence he grabbed Caroline's hand and said, "Such a lovely princess as you can NOT be living with these shady twins!"
Caroline pulled her hand out of Tamaki's as she said, "It is very true…Daddy…and I love every moment I'm with these wonderfully shady twins." Her eyes were slightly hooded as she tried to play a sassier girl. She then turned to Hikaru and winked slightly to get him in on her charade.
Hikaru smiled devilishly as he said, "Yeah, Caroline even slept with us last night. Didn't you sweetheart?"
Caroline blushed deeply as Hikaru's arm wrapped around her shoulder, taking on Kaoru's roll she said, "Hikaru, I told you not to tell them that…"
Kaoru smirked, finally realizing what's going on, he came into the skit as well saying, "We were gentle with you though, weren't we Caroline?" Caroline blushed even deeper as she nodded, her eyes sparkling with innocence as she turned to look into his and he smiled devilishly. Tamaki's mouth is wide open and his hands were twitching in front of his face as Hikaru kicked him in the face, sending him to the side. Tamaki ran off to his emo corner, pouting and growing mushrooms.
Kyoya then came forward and said, "Well, with an unavailable hostess and unavailable twins, the occupancy of the Host Club will drop dramatically. And being Haruhi's fault that Caroline is here in the first place, the debt we get from this will fall onto Haruhi's shoulders."
Haruhi hung her head and grumbled as Caroline pulled herself from her skit with the twins and said, "Whoa, wait, this isn't Haruhi's fault! Plus, we will still be in the Host Club…right guys?" She looked from Kaoru to Hikaru pleadingly as they both nodded, so she sighed as she continued, "So, there is no reason to drop anything onto Haruhi." Caroline nodded triumphantly as Haruhi sighed. Haruhi knew Kyoya wasn't just going to let go where money was involved.
Kyoya pushed his glasses up higher on the bridge of his nose and they glared to hide his eyes as he said, "But if any one should find out you are dating, or any rumors should get around, the clientele will lose interest." Kyoya then paused and came closer to Caroline as he asked, "Who wants to come to the Host Club and pretend to be with someone who cares about them, if they can tell that the person they are with doesn't really see them that way?"
This is where Tamaki jumped up and said, "Ah YES!" Tamaki points his finger in the twins' faces as he says, "Hosts are not allowed to date, because the women will lose interest in a man she doesn't believe has his full attention on her."
Hikaru then butt in and said, "But our attention is usually on each other. Our women would hardly notice if our attention isn't on them, especially if we treat Caroline like we used to treat Haruhi at school. We always have home to play around with her…isn't that right Kaoru?" Kaoru bit his lip softly and barely noticeably to anyone but Hikaru and Caroline, as he nodded softly.
Caroline blushed deeply and said, "Um…yes…and my customers are all men, so they wouldn't notice. Plus, if they did they wouldn't care, as long as I'm there for them."
Tamaki's confidence fell once again as they outsmarted him, and he banished himself into his emo mushroom corner. Kyoya rolled his eyes as he wrote something into his big black note book and said, "Alright, well…if you can pull it off you are welcome to it." He then looked at him as his glasses shined for a second as he added, "But, if you can't, it'll all come down on poor, sweet Haruhi." Kyoya laughed as he put his arm over Haruhi's shoulders.
"Stupid shadow king…" Haruhi mumbled as she slowly inched her way out of his arms and Caroline giggled.
At this point Hunny and Mori had made their way into the kitchen, and Hunny jumps off of Mori's shoulders. Hunny walks forward slowly and pulled on Hikaru's sleeve as he looked up at him innocently. Hikaru slowly leaned down to Hunny's level as Hunny put his hand up to Hikaru's ear and whispered into it. While Hunny whispered to Hikaru his face was hidden behind Hikaru's face, and Hikaru turned pale white. Hunny pulled back with a solemn look on his face as he glared up at Hikaru.
Hunny then turns sternly back to Mori and climbs up on his shoulders as he turns his cute self back on and said, "Take care of my Carrie-chan, okay?" His voice and tone were so sweet, but Caroline could read between the lines at the underlying threat for the twins. Hikaru nodded profusely and Kaoru slowly followed time. Mori smirked and came forward as he patted Caroline's head. Hunny then added, "Should they ever cause you any trouble, come to us okay?"
At this Mori nodded and said, "Yeah, we don't want them hurting you." The look in Mori's eyes told Caroline that he really cared for her, just like he did for Hunny. Mori saw Caroline as his younger sister and would break those twins should they ever hurt her. Caroline smiled and nodded as Honey gave her thumbs up.
Caroline then said, "Oh, do you guys want to join us for breakfast? I just made it myself!"
Tamaki's eyes sparkled as he looked from Haruhi back to Caroline and said, "Oh, the sweetness of a handmade breakfast from a beautiful woman. Haruhi, you could learn to be more lady-like from Princess Caroline."
Haruhi turned and glared at Tamaki as she said, "Don't put me into your delusions Tamaki…" She then turned to Caroline and said, "We'd love to stay for food, right guys?" Haruhi turned to the rest of the Host Club and they nodded as they took their seats around the table. Caroline was in her usually seat between Hikaru and Kaoru, Haruhi was on the other side of Hikaru, Tamaki was next to Haruhi, Kyoya was next to Tamaki, Mori sat next to Kyoya, and Hunny sat next to Mori and Kaoru. Kaoru smiled down at Hunny, who was now glaring up at Kaoru. That little boy can be scary when he wants to be, Kaoru thought to himself as he turned back to smile softly at Caroline.
Angelique now came in with platters of eggs, bacon, and French Toast. Angelique set those down and said, "Is zere anyfing else I can get ye?"
Kaoru smiled brightly and said as politely as possible, "Angelique, can you please bring us some orange juice? I would really appreciate it." Angelique smirked devilishly and turned to Caroline as she nodded. Thanks to Caroline the boys were treating their staff better, because they never know who Caroline might be friends with.
After only a few seconds Angelique came back with the orange juice and set it down on the table with another platter of sausages. Caroline smiled up at Angelique and said, "Thank you sweetheart…"
Angelique nodded and then Kyoya asked, "Why are you being so polite to the help? That is her job, isn't it?"
Angelique and Caroline both glared at Kyoya as Hikaru said, "We are nice to them because they do a good job. Wouldn't you appreciate it if someone came up to you and said thank you for being host club vice president. Yes, it's your job, but if someone was to appreciate you for it, wouldn't that feel good?" Kyoya sighed as he realized if he answered against Hikaru it would start a fight between them again, so Kyoya just shrugged and let it go. Hikaru nods in response and then turns back to smile brightly at Caroline.
Haruhi then smiled at Hikaru and said, "That was very nice of you Hikaru, to stand up for your help like that. Your cook seems like a very nice person too. Thank you, for being a good person." Hikaru blushed as Haruhi said something, and then turned to Kaoru and Caroline, his eyes begging Kaoru to leave with him. Kaoru nods and they head into another room while Caroline stays back and tells everyone of the story where her and Angelique met at her parents house.
Kaoru then grabbed his brother's hand in the bathroom and asked, "What's wrong Hikaru?"
"My heart hurts…I still feel something for Haruhi, so for her to talk to me like that, is amazing. But…" Hikaru paused as he turned and hugged his brother as he finished, "But, I really like Caroline too. I think it would be great if we were both to be with a great girl like her. She'd be able to handle us…" He then pulled from the hug and looked at this brother as he added, "Right?"
Kaoru nodded and said, "Yes, of course she will. She was able to handle the craziness you were dishing out at her house, wasn't she. Plus, she was able to tell us apart. AND she has officially kissed both of us, AND kept us from getting angry at each other…"
Hikaru smiled and said, "Yeah, you're right…plus, Haruhi is already going with Tono, right?"
Kaoru nodded and said, "Probably, now let's get out there before anyone expects anything of us. Or before anyone decides to hit on Caroline and take her away from us…"
As they walked out they saw Kyoya with his arm around Caroline pointing to his big black notebook. Kaoru's throat began to feel sore as if he was going to cry as he walked up with a pissed off Hikaru. Kaoru tapped Kyoya's shoulder and said, "I'm pretty sure you're in my seat…"
Kaoru was trying to hold himself together, unlike Hikaru, who said, "Damn right it is, move your pansy ass before I make you move!" Kaoru put his hand on his brother's shoulder, and as Hikaru looked up to Kaoru he sighed to see the light tears brimming in his eyes. Hikaru wrapped his arms around his brother as Kyoya stands up and moves the next seat over.
"Sorry to take your place Kaoru, I was simply showing Caroline how our rate sky-rocketed since she became a hostess. It would be depressing should anyone find out about your dating." Kyoya said, a large smirk playing on his lips as he stared at the twins. Kaoru didn't say a word for fear of his voice breaking as he took a seat between Kyoya and Caroline. Hikaru took his seat as well, not saying a word so that he didn't give his brother away, between Haruhi and Caroline.
Caroline placed her hands on both the twins' laps as she said, quietly so only they could hear it, "He wasn't doing anything bad, and I told him not to put his arm around me. I don't like him and never will…but I do like you guys…please don't be sad…" She smiled softly as they both looked at her face, surprised at how she knew what they were thinking.
The whole Host Club sat there for a couple of hours that seemed like it went by like the blink of an eye. Caroline smiled as she finished off her plate and said, "Alright you guys, it is noon. Breakfast time is way over, and I would like to spend some quality time with my new Hosts, if you don't mind."
Kyoya then smirked as he said, "Don't forget, they can't be your Hosts come Monday."
"Don't worry…" Kaoru started.
"She won't need us on Monday…"Hikaru said.
"We'll make her remember us from over the weekend…" They finished together, their arms over Caroline's shoulders as she blushed deeply.
Kyoya frowned slightly as he pushed his glasses up on his nose and said, "Fine…do with her as you please, but come Monday, if you can't keep yourselves together…we may have to either replace you, or find a way to make up for what you are leaving." His eyes glanced over at Haruhi as he said that, and she sighed and laid her head on the table. After a few more minutes they were directing everyone out the door and waving to each as they got into their limo.
Tamaki was holding Haruhi's hand as he came up and said, "You better take care of our sweet Princess!"
Hikaru and Kaoru glanced at each other and then at Tamaki as they said, "Oh, you can bet we'll take great care of her." They then winked at Caroline, who stood between them, as she blushed deeply. Haruhi shook her head and let go of Tama-chan's hand as she walked up to Hikaru.
She wrapped her arms around him and said, "Thanks for letting us hang out at your house." She then pulled away and smiled sweetly as he thought, She is soo cute! Haruhi waved as she grabbed back onto Tamaki's hand and walked to his limo with him.
Caroline then smiled at the boys and said, "Now what do you guys want to do?"
Kaoru and Hikaru both looked at each other and then at her as they said, "How about a swim party?"
"Didn't we just kick everyone out, so that we could hang out together?" Caroline said, cocking a quizzical eyebrow at them.
Kaoru nodded and said, "Yes, so we thought we could go swimming in the pool in our back yard together. What do you think?"
"I think I don't have a swimsuit…" Caroline said, but almost regretted saying it as the devilish grins grew on the twin boys' faces.
"Our mom's a designer, for all kinds of clothes…" Kaoru started.
"So, I'm sure we could find something to fit you…" Hikaru finished with a wink in her direction.
Then they both said, "Now, go to our room and wait for us. We will bring your swim suit to you!"
Caroline sighed and said, "Whatever you guys feel is necessary…" They both scampered off and left Caroline to sit staring at the ceiling. She then began to think to herself, I wonder if they are just keeping me here to mess with me like they did with Haruhi. If they are trying to make me feel wanted, but once I give in they'll push me away Caroline sighed and laid down in the bed to fully stare at the ceiling as she said, "I don't want to be alone again. I hope they are planning on keeping me." She then rolled on her side, facing away from the door, as she began tearing up lightly.
Just then the door was pushed open by two rather rowdy boys, who said, "Okay, we realize there are a lot of choices, but…" Before they finished their sentence Kaoru cut Hikaru off and pointed to Caroline, as Hikaru sighed. Hikaru pushed Kaoru forward to talk to her, so he walked forward and softly rubbed her arm.
"What's up Caroline, why are you crying?" Kaoru said as he took a seat on the bed next to her.
Caroline then rolled over and placed her head in his lap as she started sniveling saying, "I…I just…c…care a lot for you guys…and…I…I don't want to be alone anymore…" Even when she lived with her aunt and uncle, they were always very busy, and never usually stayed with her. This was the first time she had actually lived with real people who wanted to stay by her side, and she didn't want this to end.
At the sound of that, Hikaru dropped all the swimsuits and came to Caroline's other side as he hugged her and said, "Caroline, we both care a lot about you and we don't want to ever leave you alone."
Kaoru then hugged her from the back and said, "Yeah, don't you remember, we didn't even want you to sleep alone, because we don't want to be alone either."
Hikaru smiled and said, "Our little world would probably fall apart if you left us here alone Caroline."
She felt Kaoru nod behind her as they hugged her tightly and both of them said, "And we will never let you go alone…"
Caroline smiles as she now sits up from the boys and wipes the tears from her eyes as she says, "Alright, now let's see what you have here for me…"
Both the boys smirk as they take her through the options of the swimsuits they picked out for her. None of them were one piece, and most of them didn't have much fabric other than the tag. Caroline shook her head and rolled her eyes at most of the suits until they came to one suit. It was a black bikini with blue and orange roses on it. She smiled brightly and said, "That one, please…it's my favorite so far…"
Kaoru smirked triumphantly and stuck his tongue out at his brother as he said, "I told you she'd like my design best!"
"She hasn't even seen mine yet!" Hikaru yelled at him as he pulled out another bikini. This one was purple with black roses on it. The roses were velvet, so, though it looked nice out of water, Caroline was sure it would run should she bring it under water.
Caroline smiled softly and said, "I love both of your designs, they have gorgeous coloring. BUT, I'm going to wear Kaoru's. Because, although your swimsuit is very pretty Hikaru, it is better for a gown, not swimsuit. If I were to wear that underwater once…it would pretty much ruin the fabric." Hikaru sighed and nodded as he agreed with her, and Kaoru smirked triumphantly as she took his swimsuit and put it on in the bathroom.
When she came out she looked like a model. Her hair was hanging down in soft curls and her body fully filling out the swimsuit. Her eyes were half-hooded as she stared seductively at the twins. Both of their jaws drop as they stare at her and get sudden nosebleeds. Kaoru blushed deeply and ran to the bathroom to put on his swim trunks with his brother. They both came out and looked like they were ready to swim.
The twins quickly ran outside with a squirt bottle, running around the pool and squirting each other with it. Caroline smiled and shook her head as she walked out into the sudden fire. She giggled as she got wet and picked up a water gun not to far away from her. She shoots the water gun at Kaoru as she jumps into his pool in the backyard. She giggled as he jumped in after her, and she swam away quickly. Hikaru jumped in between the two of them and said, "I'll save you from the shady twin my fair princess."
Caroline started doubling over laughing as she said, "You sounded just like Tamaki!"
Hikaru pouted and said, "I was trying to sound like a prince…"
Kaoru then started laughing as well as he said, "Or a feudal lord…" At this point Hikaru started laughing as well. Who thought they could have such a good time making fun of Tamaki. Caroline turned to the boys and smiled brightly as she wrapped her arms around them. Then, they thought it would be funny to squirt her in the face while she was hugging them, so she got attacked from both directions.
Caroline pouts as she picks up her water gun and shoots both of them as she said, "You guys better run!" The boys started running from her, shooting their guns off at her, as Kaoru slipped and fell into the pool.
"Kaoru!" Caroline and Hikaru shout at the same time. They both dive in after Kaoru, because he hit his head on the edge of the pool as he fell in. His lungs were already filling with water as he fell in. Caroline pulls him out first, because Hikaru was too emotional to see as he dove in. Caroline sets him on the edge and turns his head to the side to let the water drain out of his mouth, she then turned his mouth straight up and looked inside to make sure he didn't get anything in his mouth. She was going to lean in to give him mouth to mouth, but Hikaru pushed her back.
"No! What do you think you're doing!?" Hikaru shouts.
Caroline shakes her head as she said, "Stop being so emotional and let me give Kaoru mouth to mouth. He needs this to be able to breath and to push out the water in his lungs, unless you are being so overprotective of me that you don't want me to save your only brother." At that she knew that she had control over the situation, because Hikaru wasn't able to talk at this point.
Caroline tips his head back slightly to open his airway. She then puts upward pressure on his jaw to pull it forward. Then she pinched his nose and placed her mouth tightly over the Kaoru's mouth. She blew two quick breaths into his mouth and watched his chest for movement. After she sees his chest move slightly she pulls her fingers off of his nose, hoping that he will be able to breath for himself now. She was about to lean in to hear for breath as Kaoru sits up coughing loudly and spitting up water. His golden hues were pitiful as he looked into Caroline's green orbs.
Hikaru launches at Kaoru and hugs him tightly as he said, "Kaoru, you're okay! I was so worried!"
Kaoru smiled as he patted his brother's back and said, "Yeah, Caroline saved me…" Hikaru pulled off and sat back on his knees as he looked over at Caroline sadly.
"Yeah…sorry Caroline, about earlier I mean. I didn't mean to go off on you." Hikaru mumbled to Caroline softly.
She smiled and hugged them both as she said, "its okay…I'm here for both of you!" As she hugged both of them, they looked at each other around her and smiled softly. They both knew how they felt about Caroline, but how long could it last before she chooses one or the other.
They both hug her back tightly as they say, "Thank you Caroline! We love you!"
Caroline blushes deeply as she pulls away and said, "Well, I think that is way enough swimming for today, and I'm sure you will both agree." She then stands up and stretches as she said, "I'm going to go upstairs and take a shower, then change into some of my comfier clothes. You guys can go after me…"
"Aw…we can't go with you?" Kaoru asks quietly, pouting slightly.
"Well…" Caroline said, as she pretended to think about it. She then finished with, "Alright…why not…BUT, and this is a big but, we have to keep our swimsuits on as we wash. Got it?" Both of their cheeks were bright pink as they looked at each other and then back at Caroline, nodding profusely. Caroline giggled slightly and turned to walk inside, before she got tackled with towels. "AH!" She screams as she turns around to two towels being wrapped around her by the twins.
"Mom doesn't like it when people come in wet…" Kaoru starts off.
"Because it will ruin the carpets…" Hikaru finishes.
Caroline smiles and said, "Alright, so are you guys going to get a towel as well?"
They both nodded and took their towels from her as they dried themselves off. They were both perfectly dry as they tried to walk in, and Caroline took their towels and tried to dry off herself, but wasn't doing to well. Caroline pouted and said, "I think I'm just too wet…"
"Is that our fault then?" Hikaru stated, a devilish smile playing on his lips.
Kaoru blushed and said, "We are used to getting dry pretty quickly, because our mom will make us meet with company whenever we don't expect it. So, we would be in the pool, and we don't want people to meet us half naked, so we would dry off and run upstairs to get changed." Caroline smiled and nodded as Kaoru came over and wrapped his towel over her. He quickly rubbed it back and forth, drying her faster than she expected. The only bad part was as he came down to her legs. He ran the towel back and forth on her bikini bottoms and caught one of the strings, making it fall down on one side. When he pulls the towel back he can see a lot of her bare bottom, so Caroline blushes deeply and grabs at the strings, tying them together quickly.
"Lucky devil…" Hikaru muttered, because he had stayed in the doorway, and hadn't seen anything, because it was hidden by the towel. He only saw what Caroline had gone for, and realized what Kaoru had seen. Hikaru didn't know whether to be mad or happy for Kaoru. Kaoru would have given anything for Hikaru to be happy, including Haruhi, when they both liked Haruhi. Kaoru didn't even try, because he wanted Hikaru to be happy. Now, Kaoru really felt something for a girl, who felt something for him as well, how could Hikaru be upset if they were together. He didn't know, but he was. So, he grabbed Caroline's wrist, harder than he had planned to, and said, "Come on guys! Let's go take a shower!"
As he said that he heard a sharp inhale of breath come from the inside of the house. They all turned to see Mrs. Hitachiin come into the house with Mr. Hitachiin walking slowly behind. Their mother gets a devilish grin that covers most of her face as she said, "Shower? Really? I'm guessing your Miss Caroline JuRin…is that right?"
Caroline blushed deeply and nodded as she curtseyed and said, "Hello Mrs. Hitachiin…I am a very big fan of your designs. I own several of your fall designs." Her eyes slowly came up from the bow first, as she looked up at their mother. She was giggling softly as she looked Caroline over.
"Whose design is this on this girl?" Their mother said, her voice sounding stern, but her actions more jubilant.
"Mine mother…" Kaoru said, raising his hand slightly, his face a bit flustered. Caroline smiled and grabbed his other hand, which was facing her. He smiled softly over at Caroline and then at Hikaru. \
Yuzuha laughed out loud and said, "Good job boy! And Hikaru, where is yours?" Hikaru ran to the bedroom and brought his back, as she said, "Hmm…beautiful coloring, good roses…only problem is it's not the best fabrics for a swimsuit. One dunk under chlorinated water and that swimsuit is toast." Caroline smiled at that and Hikaru blushed as he hung his head.
Caroline grabbed Hikaru's hand as well as she said, "Yeah, I explained to Hikaru that his design was beautiful, and would look great on a gown, but the colors would run in the water."
Yuzuha smiled and said, "Ah-ha, you guys finally picked out a smart one. However, the colors wouldn't run it would just turn into a matted mess. It wouldn't be the vibrant color anymore and the velvet wouldn't have the soft to the touch feel. Oh, speaking of vibrant color, you guys should probably go take that shower right away so she can get the chlorine out of that swimsuit, before it takes the color out of that as well." The woman then smiled and said, "Oh right, just so you know, my name is Yuzuha Hitachiin. I'm their mother; the quiet man still standing in the doorway is their father." She figured he would introduce himself, when he didn't she dismissed them.
Caroline ran upstairs and turned the shower on to the temperature she most liked as Hikaru grumbled, "But I wanted to turn on the water…how do you know how we will like it?"
"It's not about what you like; it's about what I like, because I said you guys can join me. Don't be fussy, or you can just stay out…" Caroline said smugly, but turned around with a big smirk on her face. She was trying to play more 'seme' like, so that Hikaru may just see what he acted like with Kaoru. Hikaru blushed and turned away to face the doorway. Caroline then hopped into the shower and quickly rinsed her hair out, because the chlorine would surely die it green if she left it in too long.
Hikaru walked in slowly behind her and Kaoru slowly after him. This bathroom wasn't a large bathroom, like I expected for a fancy house like theirs. It is actually pretty small for how big their house was. As if Kaoru was reading Caroline's mind he turned to Hikaru and said, "Why are we doing this in the guest bathroom?"
"So we can be close with Caroline as we wash…" Hikaru said, his golden gaze slowly digging a hole into her own hazel eyes. Caroline bit her lip as a deep blush covered her cheeks. Hikaru was basically covering her body with his own as he let the water run down his back. His eyes were kept on her the entire time. Caroline's heart started beating faster as she tried to look over to Kaoru. She liked both of them, but it seemed like Hikaru was with her the most. She wanted Kaoru to be in this spot.
Her voice broke as she said, "I c..can move over if you need the water Hikaru…" Her cheeks were still displaying the beautiful pink that he had set there. His eyes were half-hooded as he moved over slightly to let her sneak past and stand next to his brother. The water was hot, which was not helping them in anyway with how they felt. If nothing else it was making it even harder for Hikaru to let her pass him. He turned the cold water on a bit more as he turned to see Caroline up against the shower wall.
Kaoru came up behind his brother and took the shampoo out of the corner, to help rub it on his brother's head. Hikaru smiled as Caroline was pushed to the back, he didn't know why, but he loved the fact that his brother loved him so much. Hikaru leaned back and pulled Caroline forward as he said, "Put some shampoo on her too Kaoru…" Even with their clothes on this seemed a little close, as Kaoru rubbed the shampoo in her hair. Kaoru was at her back and Hikaru was at her front. Hikaru lathered up a bath towel with soap and rubbed it on his bare chest, then he handed it over to his identical twin standing behind Caroline.
The two of them were so close to her, but they were keeping the contact so platonic between the three of them. It was almost erotic as they rubbed soap on themselves and stared at her. She could see the passion dwelling in their eyes, but they kept every movement to themselves, nothing too overboard. She bit her lip as she let Kaoru step forward and rinse off as well. Kaoru now stood in front of her, his head dipped backward into the water and the little droplets falling down his chest. Caroline couldn't help herself as she let her hand drift forward and touch his bare chest, running slowly down it with the droplets.
Kaoru looked down at her, the water drenching his head and his face, his golden eyes filled with heat and passion. Caroline couldn't breathe as Kaoru looked down at her, and then she felt Hikaru's arms wrap around her from the back. When he hugged her she felt something press into her back so she groaned softly, "L…let me rinse please…" Her blush creeping up to her cheeks again, she didn't know why she felt the need to keep blushing. They had to like her if they were doing all of this to her, and toying with her like this.
"But you haven't even put soap on yet…" Kaoru said innocently as he held up the wash cloth. Hikaru smirked devilishly as he picked up another wash cloth and lathered it up. They both stood in front of and behind you, an identical mirror image touching you. The washcloth was the only thing keeping them from touching her bare skin. They washed her as if they did this all the time; keeping away from the areas the clothes prevented them from seeing. She blushed deeply and then Kaoru moved out of the way, once they were done.
Caroline walked past him into the water that rinsed her body of the soap that the twins had put on. The second the soap disappeared she began to feel the water drip down her body. She turned to face them, dipping her head backwards to let her hair rinse out of her face, letting the water drip between her breasts in the swimsuit. She could hear the breath quicken from the two identical mouths, a mirror image of pure passion on each of their faces.
Caroline picks her head up and pushes her hair back as Kaoru put out his hands to pull her in between them again. She smiles and was willing to be pushed between them, their hands slowly running against her body again, this time without the towel. She was nervous, and wasn't sure if she was ready for this yet as she said, "I…I'm going to dry off and put some different clothes on…" Her voice had broke again as she said it. Before she was able to take off for the other room Kaoru kissed her softly on the lips and Hikaru softly kissed her shoulder. Caroline blushed deeply and when they let go she quickly ran out of the shower and wrapped a towel around her waist as she ran back to their room and locked the door.
Hikaru looked at Kaoru and said, "Can we make the water any colder?" Kaoru nodded as he turned the hot water completely off and let the freezing cold water hit them like an iceberg. Once Hikaru finally felt cold enough not to feel anything in his lower region he looked over at Kaoru, his eyes full of tears that threaten to fall as he said, "That was really amazing." Kaoru was still speechless as he nodded to his brother's statement. Both of them had been thoroughly pleased with their time in the shower with Caroline.
Caroline was in their bedroom changing into her comfier clothes, wondering exactly what the boys were thinking. Her heart was racing out of her chest as she had finally made it to the room. Her mind was full of thoughts that would never be said in front of anyone. She blushed as one came through her mind again. Caroline took a deep breath, trying to slow her heart rate, as she tried to pick out some pajamas. Right before she picked something out she heard a knock at the door and said, "Not now you guys, I'm trying to change…"
"It's Yuzuha." She heard mumbled by the large door.
Caroline quickly rushed to the door and opened it, bowing low as she said, "I'm very sorry ma'am. I did not mean to disrespect in your own house…"
"Pish posh…you're fine dearie…I was just coming to offer you a night gown. I designed it myself, and it's quite comfortable…without being flannel. I know the boys would enjoy it." The twins' mother said as she rushed into the room with the dress. She quickly shut the door behind her and said, "So, will you try it on for me?" Caroline smiled and nodded as she held up the nightgown. It was a beautiful grassy green silk that came down to her knees with silver trimming the bottom and top of the dress, and also around the sleeves. The sleeves were spaghetti straps, which showed a lot of skin for Caroline.
Caroline hid in the twins' closet as she tried it on. She is a very curvy female, so she was worried about the spaghetti straps, but it actually looked good on her. She peaked out the door of the closet to see the twins' mother waiting for her. Caroline smiled and walked out of the closet, the gown drifted slowly with her. It was very elegant for a nightgown, but it was also very comfortable as Yuzuha had stated to her. Caroline smiled and said, "It's beautiful…thank you…"
Yuzuha nodded as she looked at it, and stared at the girl for a bit, before she said, "We need to re-size it…but aside from that it looks nice on you…it brings out the green in your eyes." Yuzuha nodded again to her answer and grabbed Caroline's hand, dragging her back to her sewing room. She stood Caroline up on a pedestal as she measured her. She stuck a few pins in certain areas and said, "Alright…now, put this towel around you while I fix this…just stand in the corner…" Caroline nodded, taking the dress off and wrapping a towel around her and standing in a corner.
When Yuzuha finally finished fitting the dress she came over to Caroline and placed it over her. Caroline stuck her arms in and smiled as she saw how delicately it covered her curves. Yuzuha smiled brightly and said, "Perfect…"
Caroline cut her off asking, "Can I keep it?"
Yuzuha smirked and said, "You can only keep it if you do me a favor…"
"What's that?" Caroline asked, not even thinking as she stared at herself in a mirror. The reflection of her was beautiful with the dress on. It really did bring out the color of her eyes.
"You have to model it, when I decide to sell this dress on the market. It was made for a plus sized group of girls, and I think you are the perfect model for it."
Caroline looked up like a deer caught in the headlights as she said, "Me a model? No…I'm sorry…I'm not a model…I'm not near pretty enough to be a model…"
"BOYS!" Yuzuha screamed as she heard those words come out of Caroline's mouth.
"Yes mother…" The twins' said in unison as they walked into the room, and their jaws dropped in unison as well. "Caroline…" They both started and then looked at each other angrily as they finished, "You look beautiful…" Again they glared at each other for their comment of her look.
"Boys, I didn't call you in here to argue with one another. I called you in here to convince Caroline she would make a great model for my next fashion show." Yuzuha said as she looked at her nails on her hand.
The boys both nodded and said, "Didn't we already try this with Haruhi? Shouldn't you see if she can walk down a runway first?"
"Ah, you are very right boys…Caroline, can you twirl for me please?" Yuzuha said as she stood closer to Caroline, looking her up and down. Caroline smiled as she stood up tall and did a soft twirl, still standing up straight afterwards. Both the twins and their mother clapped for her as she said, "Good job Caroline…what do you think boys?"
"She's very graceful, and has a nice natural beauty…" Kaoru said as he walked around Caroline, looking her up and down as if she was just another model.
Hikaru nodded and said, "I agree with Kaoru, the only difficult part will be her makeup…"
"Why do you think that Kaoru?" Yuzuha interrupted Hikaru.
"I'm Hikaru mom…" Hikaru stated solemnly, but then he finished, "Because she has a very nice facial structure, but she is incredibly pale. It will be hard to get a foundation to match that color, and she needs it for the bags under her eyes…"
"Hikaru!" Kaoru shouted looking at Caroline with an apology written in his eyes.
Caroline smiled softly and said, "It's alright Kaoru, it's constructive criticism…"
"Alright…another dress!" Yuzuha stated, and Caroline's eyes widened as she shook her head. Yuzuha pouted and said, "Aw, why not…you look cute in these girly clothes…I know the boys appreciate it…" Caroline blushed at this and looked at the boys as they smirked and nodded, so Caroline nodded.
"Try the pink one…" Kaoru said, nodding to the bring pink dress in the back.
"Hikaru, shush…that's not the right dress for her coloring…she would look best in black, or green…maybe brown…BROWN!" Yuzuha shouted as she ran to her closet. Caroline looked over at Kaoru, wondering why their mother would keep calling them the wrong names. Kaoru was pouting lightly, after Yuzuha called him Hikaru, but he quickly got over it. Yuzuha pulled out a dark brown dress made of a silk material, the color would have matched Haruhi's eyes perfectly, but somehow they thought it would fit on her. Caroline shrugged and tried the dress on.
This dress was actually a gown, with beautiful black flowers embroidered on the left corner of the dress, and the other side of the dress is split up the calf. It fit Caroline perfectly, and hugged her curves, making her feel like a model. Kaoru smiled and said, "This dress would look perfect with an up-do…"
"I disagree…I think soft curls…" Hikaru said.
Yuzuha shook her head and said, "Why not both…it would look nice if half was pulled up into a soft bun and then the bottom came down in soft curls." The boys both nodded and looked Caroline up and down, smiling softly. Caroline smiled and hung her head as she started blushing brightly. Yuzuha shook her head again and came forward as she tilted her head upward and said, "Don't hide such a pretty face…we must show it off to the world!" Yuzuha then started laughing, a lot like Renge as she added, "I can't wait to see you on the fashion floor in my dresses…you are a gorgeous girl Caroline…good job boys…" She then did the double thumbs up like they did and then blushed deeply. They were definitely the spitting image of their mother.
AUTHORS NOTES
For those of you actually willing to read the Authors Notes I thank you.
Anyways…this story is something I was writing the first time I watched Ouran, which was a few years ago. The first story I came out with was a little bland, so I recreated it and decided it was good enough for good people to read. I hope that's you guys.
I am very grateful for my friends who commented on my last chapter:
Jenna Uchiha
Potopie (awesome writer as well)
I got inspiration for this story by RockerGirl 0709 (another awesome writer) and (read her stuff on college ouran)