Chapter 10

"Kisa, we need to talk." Takashi stood, and stared into his room. Kisa was curled up on his bed, wearing one of his shirts, with a blanket wrapped around her shoulders.

"Yes?" Kisa whispered softly. Takashi strode forward, and sat beside her. He gently pulled her into his lap, and held her near. They had buried her brothers and mother a week ago, and they had been dead for two. Kisa had just started going to school again, but only if her sister, or Takashi was nearby. She just couldn't handle being alone.

"See, it's just, about your future. Our future." Takashi whispered into her hair.

"What do you mean, our future? I don't have to live with my father again, do I?" Kisa asked, and she started to panic a little.

"No. My parents... Your mother was a very smart woman. She approached my parents, and Kyouya's father. She... she arranged our marriages, so that if anything should happen to her, you and Emily would be able to marry who you wanted. Also, the only ones who can back out of the marriage, are you and Emily. So Jackson can't do anything." Takashi whispered hurriedly into Kisa's hair.

"Wait, you want to marry me?" Kisa asked softly.

"Yeah, but only if you want me. Here, I got this for you." Takashi pulled a ring box out of his pocket, and handed it to Kisa. Kisa opened the box and stared at a simple, white gold band, with a princess cut diamond set into it.

"Takashi." Kisa whispered. She pulled out the rig, and slipped it onto her ring finger, where it fit perfectly.

"It looks perfect." Takashi observed. He wrapped his arms around Kisa, and pulled her close.

"But what of Sophie?" Kisa asked suddenly, and she pulled away from Takashi so she could look at his face more clearly.

"She is to be a ward to my family, and if things progress as they have been between her and Yasuchika, she may one day be his bride." Takashi replied smoothly.

"I see... Does Emily know if this yet?" Kisa asked sharply.

"Yes, I do." Emily danced into the room. On her left hand was a large white gold ring, with tiny diamonds around the ring and a large ruby set into the ring.

"And, it has been decided that the host club, along with you, Emily, and Sophie are going away to the beach for a few days. To relax, collect our thoughts, unwind." Kyouya trailed off, when Kisa flew at him, and hugged him tightly.

"Thank you." She whispered into his startled ear. "For taking care of my sisters, of my family. I shall be glad to have you as my brother."

"Thank you as well. It will be my pleasure to marry your sister." Kyouya replied. He kissed Kisa on the cheek, then released her.

"When do we leave?" Emily asked, and she completely ignored the encounter. She knew that her sister had these brief moments of affection. If anything, Kisa and Kyouya getting along well was a very good thing. Not that Emily had any worries about Kisa not liking her choice.

"Today. No worries, your bags have been packed, Kisa, Emily. Shall we?" Kyouya motioned for the door. Emily and Kisa exchanged a glance, and raised their eyebrows at each other.

"Really now? How did this happen?" Kisa asked. She allowed Takashi to lead her from the room.

"It's a secret." Kyouya replied silkily. Emily snorted, and Kisa giggled. Takashi snorted, and rolled his eyes. Kyouya cranked a momentary grin, then let it fall away once they left the house. He opened the door to the limo, and Kisa and Emily entered, to be pulled into spots. Kisa found herself between Mitsukuni and Tamaki, while Emily was between the twins.

"So, what all are we going to do when we get there?" Haruhi asked, once the limo was moving again.

"Relax. Sleep. Be." Takashi replied softly.

"Thats boring." The twins grumbled, and they crossed their arms in unison.

"Well, this trip is hardly for you two to have fun. It is more for Sophie, Emily and Kisa to relax and recover." Kyouya admonished.

"It doesn't matter. You can do whatever you like, so long as you leave me alone." Kisa commented offhandedly. All around them, the hosts stiffened, and the twins cocked their heads.

"Any-" "Thing?" They asked.

"Anything. But I'll send Takashi after you if you bother me." Kisa replied. Everyone else in the limo groaned. The twins cackled mischievously, and sank into themselves, to plan their mischief. Kisa closed her eyes, and lightly put her head on Tamaki's shoulder. Within moments Kisa was out cold. When she woke, she was on the beach, beside Takashi.

"What did I miss?" She asked him quietly.

"Not much. The twins have taken your words to heart. They haven't gone anywhere near us, but so far they have hidden Kyouya's laptop, pushed Tamaki into the ocean twice, buried Sophie up to her neck, and have tied Kisa to a tree." Takashi replied. Kisa sat silent for a moment, looking thoughtful.

"I do believe that that is the most you have ever told me before. Besides, I'm glad they are having fun. The club has been too morbid." Kisa muttered softly. She pulled herself up, then cuddled into Takashi. Takashi chuckled, then wrapped his arm around her shoulders, and pulled her closer.

"I'm glad it was morbid, if it meant that we got to be here. I am sorry for the reason you are so sad." Takashi replied.

"Me as well. It is nice to get away from everything, though." Kisa sighed softly.

"Yes. And await for the future. I cannot wait for the day I get to call you my wife." Takashi kissed Kisa's forehead.

"Agreed." Kisa smiled back at him, then leaned into him more. She let her sorrow leave her. if only for a moment.

A/N: I know its lame... Sorry for making you wait so long... Well, I might write an epilogue, but I'm not sure... Anyways, I love you all, and I'm really sorry it took me so long to write this. Oh, and ignore the author's note that came before this.