AHHHHHHHH! I promised myself I wouldn't be someone who went a month without posting but here I am! I'm so sorry everyone. I have no excuse, I'm a lazy bum who put off all my school work and had to freak out and do it at once. Tehehe Ops. I love all those who reviewed...but I'm kind of to lazy to go check the names sooo... CYBER COOKIES TO ALL! So I've been getting back into writing in third person because then there isn't that weird point-of-view change. Please tell me if you want me to go back to writing the other way. Tehehe, anywho to the story.
Disclaimer: i don't own anything besides my butt load of OC's[sorry for all of them] and the plot!
JTX Approved: The American Way
Third-Person
To those passing by the tension between the two groups was a swirl of harsh and welcoming. Aurora was glaring at the hosts mentally plotting ways to make their deaths look like accidents. Ariana was excited to see a bunch of hot guys. The hosts were confused and slightly intimidated, minus Kyoya and Mori, of course. Aurora's brothers and friends were excited to finally meet the host but confused as to why they were here.
"Why the hell are you here?" Aurora spat from her perch on Felix's shoulders. Her eyes were glaring daggers at them. This was her time with the guys. "Hey Ro, why don't you introduce them?" The deep voice of her rather large brother Jacob said. The Hosts gaped at them, except Mori and Kyoya that is. She nodded and looked at the group of guys in front of her and her friends. "The one with the glass and ever so annoying notebook is Kyoya Ootori. The soulless ginger twins are Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin, Kaoru's on the lift. Next to him is Tamaki Suoh, I'm staying at his place in Japan. The short little cutie is Mitsukuni Haninozuka, but we call him Hunny, p.s. He could kick any of your asses. Lastly the relatively tall guy next to him is Takashi Morinozuka, once again can kick your asses and his Hunny's cousin and goes by Mori." She stopped and smiled deviously at the host. Welcome to America, you're in my world now bitches! She thought silently. As the hosts said hello, Hikaru mumbling it bitterly as he stared at Aurora sitting on the shoulders of a tall muscly boy in nothing but a bikini and shorts. Smiling as she continued, "Hosts this is my little sister Ariana, she's an artistic genius. The guy she's perched on is my oldest brother Jacob, he's extremely athletic. The blonde next to him is the ever so perfect brother of mine Connor." Aurora gestured to her family who said hello, Ariana a little bit more excited than the boys. She grabbed Felix's chin grinning as she lifted it up to look at her. Looking back at the hosts. "This is is Felix and his twin right here is Alphonse Abbott. They're my best friends." Al stepped forward extending his hand. "It's great to finally meet you all. I hope your keep our Ro safe." Each host shook his hand, Hikaru being reluctant.
"So, Rori. How's the view up there? Are you enjoying yourself?" Kaoru asked smugly. Aurora giggled and set her chin on Felix's head. "Yes, the view's pretty good, but I think Ari has a bit more height than I do." Smiling to herself. Connor stepped forward next to Al. "Hey, we were just heading out to get ice cream. I see that you just got here, but the ice cream is to die for." He offered smiling. Aurora frowned and growled at Connor. "Connor, I'm sure they would rather rest than accompany us to get ice cream at Sherman's. It's not exactly high-end rich place." She stated. Kyoya took this moment to cause a little bit of trouble, which he just loves to do around Aurora. "On the contrary, Aurora, since we're here we should try the local cuisine. Plus some sugar would do us good. Also Hunny-senpai hasn't had any in almost 30 minutes." He smirked as he pushed up his glasses up causing a glare. "I will eat you." Aurora growled under her breath.
Felix turned and led the way to Sherman's Ice Cream Shack. From behind Hikaru glared daggers into the back of the 6'4'' brunette that carried his friend on his shoulders. "Hey, Rori," He started. Aurora turned to look over her shoulder down at Hikaru. "Yeah Hika?" He paused for a moment before continuing. "Don't you think you should put your shirt on if we're going into a restaurant?" Aurora just scoffed before giggling. "Ricky doesn't mind if I don't wear a shirt and neither do the workers or costumers, They all know me." She smiled before turning around as they entered the small, brick building.
"I'm back! The usual, for me." She smiled throwing her hands up from Felix's shoulders. Turning to those staying at their cabin. "Are you guys getting the usual?" They just nodded and she turned as a young, man came out of the back room. He was the definition of tall, dark, and handsome. "Ricky, baby. I want me my cream please. And be a dear and help the new comers choose. Go ahead guys pick whatever you want it's on me." She said winking at Ricky than at Hunny, knowing he would love this place. Her suspicions were confirmed when Hunny squealed. "Look Takashi, there's so many ice creams to choose from." Mori just grunted a response and pick a double scoop of chocolate.
"Ro, and Ri. You guys are lookin great. I see the tans are coming in nicely. Felix you can put her down. I need a hug from my girly." Aurora giggled and climbed off of Felix and he kneeled on the ground. The rest of the host were looking at all the ice creams as Hikaru just watched Aurora jump over the counter and hug the guy named Ricky. He already didn't like him. Ricky was 18 and had just graduated that past May. He has known Aurora since she was 5 and they've been good friends ever since.
Hikaru couldn't help but eavesdrop on the two talk. "So Ro, is that a new bathing suit?" He teased. Aurora rolled her eyes, "Ricky, you've seen this one before, this is the one that Kevin tried to rip off while I was eating ice cream last year and you dumped water over him before he could." She giggled. Okay, Ricky helped Aurora but that didn't help him in Hikaru's eyes. "Which one of these guys are you dating? I'm sure one of them is interested in you and you him."
Aurora started washing her hands in the staff sink so she could get her own ice cream and help with get everyone else's. "Eh, I don't know. There's one, but I don't know. I mean they're all pretty smooth with the ladies. If you catch my drift." She winked at him before she continued scooping out Hunny's massive sunday that is ordered. Once done with Hunny's 5 pounds of ice cream[it's one of those eat a butt load in under 30 minutes] As Ricky scooped up Tamaki's cone and Kyoya's shake he spoke to Aurora. "You might say they're ladies men but, Ro you're kind of a heartbreaker yourself." He smiled handing Kyoya a coffee flavored milkshake. Aurora stuck her tongue out at Ricky, "Hey, I've had like 2 boyfriends in my life. I wouldn't categorize that as a heartbreaker." She stated leaned against the counter.
"That's not the point." Ricky paused looking around the ice cream parlor when he spotted a group of guys in the back corner watching Aurora scoop ice cream. One of them stood up and walked over. "Hey, can I get a double superman in a waffle cone?" He asked. Aurora looked over at him and smiled. "Sure." Even though she doesn't technically work there, she's gone there since she was 6 and has helped out since she was 12. Glancing at the young man in front of her she recognized him as a boy in the grade above her. He never talked to her because they had no classes, nor were they in the same lunch. The guy in front of her was about 5'10'' same height as the twins, with dirty blond hair and hazel eyes, he wasn't a bad looking dude, but he wasn't anything special. Handing him his cone she turned back to Ricky. "So, what is your point?" She asked feeling slightly like she was at the therapist. "Well perfect example. That guy came up knowing perfectly well that you don't work here, but he still asked you to serve the ice cream. Also while you were doing so he had a look on his face like he wanted to say something but you only looked at him when you gave him his ice cream. Now look at him, his friends are probably making fun of him for striking out with the babe in the bikini." He said snickering.
There was an awkward cough from Hikaru, whom had been standing to the side 'deciding' what he wanted. "Hey, Rori. Can I have a double scoop of cookie dough in a waffle cone?" He asked trying to keep his cool. Kaoru had told him earlier that he need to watch his temper while he was here. "Oh, of course. I'll bring yours over when I'm done and we can chat with the group." She was in a better mood after talking with Ricky, he just knew what to say to her. Scooping up Hikaru's ice cream and then taking her own triple scoop of cookies-n-cream she walked over the the table the the host sat at. "Hey were are Jake, Connor, Al, Felix, and Ariana?" She looked around and couldn't find them as she sat between Hikaru and Kaoru, handing Hikaru his cone as she started licking hers. "They went back to your cabin to rest up a bit. Connor and Jake said they were meeting up with some friends so Alphonse and Felix went with Ariana." Kyoya informed her.
Her eyes widened when she watched Tamaki and the twins trying to use a spoon to eat from their cones. "Okay. NO! Stop right there." Everyone at the table stopped eating and looked at Aurora giving her a questioning look. Hunny, Mori, and Kyoya were okay because they had stuff in cups but cones. You don't use utensils with cones. "Tamaki, Kaoru, and Hikaru drop those spoons right now." She gave them a stern look. "Why? Rori." Tamaki asked. "You're in America. Not Japan, we do not use utensils when eating ice cream from a cone. If you want to do what the locals do, fit in, and not look like total snobs, you'll use what God gave you to eat that ice cream." They looked at her even more confused for a moment. Rolling her eyes she stuck out her tongue and pointed to it. "Use your tongue you weirdos." She stated going back to eating her large ice cream cone. The hosts just watched to girl eat her ice cream peacefully before they cautiously began to eat theirs without any spoons.
To their surprise they enjoyed the ice cream a lot. Connor had been right in saying that the ice cream was to die for. Smug with herself Aurora led them back to the beach house. Saying hey to all the people she knew as she went along. "So Aurora it seems that you know quite a few people here." Kyoya stated. Aurora raised an eyebrow as to say 'No dip sherlock,' "Well of course I do. I've only lived here my whole life. Plus about half of them go to my school. It's been awhile since I was here obviously, since I wasn't able to come in the winter for the South Haven Snow Festival." [Not real but I wish it was] She looked around smiling at the hosts before she continued walking. When Kyoya spoke. "If a lot of these people go to school with you may I ask do they own property here?" Aurora wanted to slap him, "Yes a lot of them do, and some do what we do and split it with another family, though most places aren't as big as ours. We're lucky because my dad's business is doing well and Mr. Abbott is a very renowned surgeon, so we can afford a nice place. Not that the others aren't nice, but owning more than one place is costly, but we have quite a few students who's parents own multiple places all over the states." Looking back she saw Kyoya writing in his notebook. Where did that stupid things come from? She questioned herself. "I thought you went a public school though? How can they afford multiple houses?" Hikaru asked. Smile Aurora shook her head that how naïve he was. "Simple, almost all the private schools around are religion based, and my school maybe public but we have the higher end of the payroll going there." She paused for a moment. "There's a joke/ insult around the neighboring schools. 'If you want something bleached take is to Northeast High.' They don't like us because we don't have to work for our money...so to speak. We have about a 99% caucasian students. It's said really, but that's just how it is." She looked around when they arrived at her 'house,' "Well, I'm going now. Al and Felix will be wondering what took us so long. Get settled in and relax. You should come over for dinner. We're grilling burgers and hotdogs. If you truly want the American experience you have to have fresh off the grill burgers and hotdogs while the sun sets and music plays. We're having a few of our friends over, so you guys can meet some people." She smiled and waved as she entered the house leaving the hosts to walk down to their place.
It was around 6 when people started coming. She was wearing some thin white shorts with a light green zip up sweatshirt over my bikini. After eating we usually go for a late night dip. That and some one always starts a water fight. Walking out on our patio Aurora saw Ariana in a pair of denim shorts, a white tank, and a short sleeved pink cardigan. Her blonde hair was up into a high pony-tail. Aurora tugged on her own hair before putting it in a high messy bun. The boys were just hangin out in their swim trunks and t-shirts. Aurora thought for a moment, she didn't tell the hosts that it was an extremely casual event, thing, and to bring/ wear their swim suit. Unless they didn't want to swim or anything... It didn't really matter because her friends from her school were there. It was like a sign when the song came on, blaring out of Aurora's itouch that was plugged into the outdoor speaker system. All the guests that were there at the moment were dancing with Aurora smiling to herself not noticing the hosts coming over.
Top down it's raining out
Yeah I got the music loud
Meet me underneath the iHop sign
When the hosts came in they were confused, what's 'iHop?' Tamaki was the first to join in on the dancing, quickly finding a couple of Aurora's friends to 'seduce,' a.k.a. Just being Tamaki.
Off of work I got your text
Let me be your cigarette
We'll do it like Madonna in '85
Hunny jumped up and down when he saw the cup cakes that someone had brought. He and Mori sat at one of the table eating food that Jacob was grill at the moment.
Tonight the drinks on me
We'll watch the stars go blue
Ain't gonna get no sleep
Buttons on your levi's about to come loose
This is when the twins joined the party. Hikaru specifically finding Aurora, who had been dancing with Al when he came up behind her.
Hey kids here we go heavy metal disco
Put your hands up this is love in America
After this line Hikaru just let all the stress and tension he was feelings go. He was, he was in love in America. [A/N: So I started writing this chapter and then I randomly found this song and thought it was perfect!] He watched as Aurora smiled at him and continued her dancing.
Malibu to Broadway
Dance away the heartache
Blow the world a kiss this is love in America
Kaoru looked over at his twin at the moment that a pure look of joy crossed Hikaru's face. Kaoru sighed relieved that his brother was realizing the feelings that Kaoru knew he had months ago. This would change things, but for the better. Aurora maybe many things but she was a good person who wouldn't hurt his brother.
Ay Ay yeah your dreams are gonna come true
Ay Ay yeah tonight it's just me and you
Hey kids here we go
Sex, hugs, rock and roll
Fill your cup up this is love in America
Smirking to himself Kyoya wrote down the findings of the evening in his handy dandy note book [/tehehe]. He was observing the hosts from the seat on the porch. Kaoru was dancing with an average looking brunette. Tamaki was 'juggling' multiple girls, it seemed that even in America the prince type was a selling point. Hunny was eating cake, where he got it nobody knows. Mori was watching over him.
On the street feel the beat
Bass kickin Bruce Lee
Come on every girl just grab a boy
Kyoya then turned his attention to Hikaru and Aurora. Well, maybe this song is accurate. He watched at the two laughed and danced to the song that was filling the air. This could be good or bad. Depends on how Hikaru takes it. Kyoya didn't have to worry about Aurora, it was obvious that she could conceal her crazy, care-free personality when the situation called for it.
Cherry vodka snow cone
Make a movie on your phone
Kiss the kid born and raised in
South Detroit
Hikaru on the other hand had been known to not be able to control his emotions and force them on others. Maybe Aurora could change that, which could benefit the club greatly. Kyoya continued scribbling.
Tonight the drinks on me
We'll watch the stars go blue
Ain't gonna get no sleep
Buttons on your levi's about to come loose
Aurora turned to see Hunny eating cake, she frowned before smiling at Hikaru. She quickly grabbed Hunny and dragged him on the 'dance floor' smiling as he did his cute little dances.
Hey kids here we go heavy metal disco
Put your hands up this is love in America
Malibu to Broadway
Dance away the heartache
Blow the world a kiss this is love in America
Ay Ay yeah your dreams are gonna come true
Ay Ay yeah tonight it's just me and you
This is how Hikaru felt. There may have been a bunch of other people but to him there was just him and Aurora.
Hey kids here we go
Sex, hugs, rock and roll
Fill your cup up this is love in America
Let's go come on shake your money maker
Let go let me be your honey taker
Let's go come on shake your money maker
Let go this is love in America
Hey kids here we go heavy metal disco
Put your hands up this is love in America
Malibu to Broadway
Dance away the heartache
Blow the world a kiss this is love in America
Ay Ay yeah your dreams are gonna come true
Ay Ay yeah tonight it's just me and you
Hey kids here we go
Sex, hugs, rock and roll
Fill your cup up this is love in America
America America America
When it was over Jacob announced that all the food was ready and set out. Aurora squealed before dragging Hikaru over to the table. "Okay Hikaru, what do you want to eat? It's all really good so grab a plate and pick whatever you want." She smiled up at him before going through the line and grabbing at least one of everything. There was a look on the hosts face as Aurora's pile of food continued to grow. "Rori, I think you have enough." Hikaru stated as his eyes bulged out of his head.
Turning when he felt a tap on the shoulder. "No, she needs to eat a lot. She does a lot of sports and has a fast metabolism, meaning if she doesn't eat a lot she looses too much weight." Said one of the Abbott twins. Hikaru couldn't lie, he was intimidated by the boys size and how close he was with Aurora. "Oh, really? She never at this much in Japan." Hikaru said looking up at Alphonse. "Not in front of you, but she did loose a bit of weight I can tell. So I have a request." The young man's teal eyes were kind but serious. Hikaru just nodded. "Make sure she eats, especially during swim session. I can't have Ro hospitalized when neither Felix, Connor, Jacob, nor I are there to help her." Hikaru's face scrunched in confusion. What does he mean hospitalized? Has something bad happened before? Hikaru thought a bit before nodding again towards Al, "Of course. None of us would want that." Glancing towards he watched Aurora happily eat her large dinner. "And don't hurt her. She's got a lot of guys that would kill for her, literal and metaphorical. Don't worry about it too much though." With that Al left to some of his other friends.
The night was getting close to the end, the sun was starting to set when Aurora remembered there was something she wanted to show Hikaru. Spastically jumping from her spot on her brother, Connor's, lap she rushed over to Hikaru who was sitting next to Kaoru waiting for the sun to go down. Leaning over she whispered, "Hey, I have something to show you." Hikaru nodded telling Kaoru he'd be right back and let Aurora drag him by the hand down to the beach. "Where are we going?" He asked utterly confused. "You'll see in a while." She turned around a line of trees and started heading up the sand dunes.
When at the top there was a small white gazebo that over looked Lake Michigan and the sunset. Smiling she leaned over the rail facing the lake. "This is my favorite place in South Haven, not people see it and if they do are too lazy to come up here. It has the best view and it's extremely peaceful." She looked towards Hikaru as he leaned next to her. "It is nice, but why did you bring me?" He turned to her with a questioning look. "Because...I...I..ummm" She looked away for a moment as she blushed slightly and mumbled to herself. "I'm sorry I didn't catch that. Can you repeat?" He asked. "I brought you here... because... I... shit." she whispered that last part. How was she going to tell him. Looking down at her hands she thought about ways she could tell him what was on her mind. Then it hit her.
Grinning she turned to him. Hikaru raised an eyebrow, "What?" What the hell was she thinking about? And what's with that face? He thought to himself. Aurora brought her hand up to his face, cupping his chin in her palm. She brought his face down slightly as she stretched up on her tip toes. Still smiling she gave him a gentle kiss on the lips. Hikaru's eyes widened at her actions. Did she just kiss him? Why yes, yes she did. She pulled back and looked him straight in the eye and said, "I brought you here because I like you." She smiled as his face turned tomato red. "Well...I...like you..too?" Hikaru stated so nervous that it came out more as a question than a statement. Grinning Aurora leaned in again. "Good." Stating before giving him another kiss.
A/N: So I've been soo busy that it took me days to finish this even if it was one of my shorter chapters. I thought it was cute and now you know exactly which one it is! Tehehe. Also I'm going to try my best and get my chapter for Model Citizens up this week but I have a remission check up and tuesday and swim three times a week. Also my dad was rounding a corner too fast and I fell out of a golf cart soo yeah my left palms scraped up as well as both knees, both elbows, my shin, and my hip. It's nothin I can't handle but typing it awkward... Oh well. Review tell me your ideas. What should I do? Until next time stay lovely!
P.S. The song is Love in America by JTX, youtube it it's a great song and like my summer anthem!
~Michie