A/N: I don't own Ouran High School Host Club. But it would be cool to. I do own Rizu and her family (minus Tamaki of course).
Haruhi was surprised to see that Kyoya already had a driver ready to take them to the airport to catch his personal jet to go straight to Las Vegas. Tamaki dictated everyone where they were to sit on the plane and what they would do once they got to their destination. Kaoru rolled his eyes as he plopped down next to Haruhi and Hikaru took the other spot next to her. Half of the plane trip consisted of Tamaki sulking towards the back of the plane.
"Senpai, have you ever been to Las Vegas before?" she asked Kyoya, who was sitting across the aisle from her. He stared out the window, watching the clouds pass below them. After a few minutes and Haruhi began to wonder if he even heard her, he looked over at her. Haruhi couldn't mistake the look in his eyes. He looked like... He might be too late, her mind thought.
"Never. This is my first time. Not my first time to the United States though." He replied, removing his glasses. "What if she doesn't want to see us?"
"Aww, c'mon. Why wouldn't she want to see us?" Hikaru remarked. Kaoru remained silent but shot Kyoya a dirty look when no one was looking. He certainly seems a little too concerned about if she wants to see him, his mind reeled. Since hearing what her note read, his opinion of the guy dropped. It was his fault she ran off but Kaoru didn't know what he had done to upset her. His temper was starting to get the better of him and he caught himself almost asking Kyoya what he did to Rizu.
"Daughter... You should sit with Father." Tamaki squeaked from the back. Haruhi nodded towards him and got up. As she walked past Kyoya, she placed her hand on his shoulder. He stiffened up but didn't look at her. Once she got to the back with Tamaki, she decided to make small talk.
"Tamaki, do you think Rizu did the right thing in running away?" She asked. Tamaki looked at her and smiled. Her heart did a somersault in her ribcage. Blushing slightly, she looked over at the other Host Club members. Hikaru and Kaoru were chatting away, Huni and Mori both were watching the movie that was playing, and Kyoya still stared out the window.
"I don't think running away was the answer to her problems but..." Tamaki started. He glanced at the sulking Ootari as he finished. "I think it's going to work out fine. If it wasn't for Mother, we would still be sitting in the music room waiting for her."
"I think he likes her, senpai." Haruhi whispered. "I'm a little jealous of her."
"Why, Haru-chan? We all like you as much as we like her." Tamaki asked, a little puzzled by her remark. Haruhi sighed and shook her head.
"I want to be loved so much that no matter where I was, the guy would come after me. Even though, he wouldn't know if he was too late or how I felt." Haruhi answered, her face heating up. "I know it sounds selfish..." She was cut off abruptly as Tamaki's hands caressed her cheeks and pulled her face next to his. Staring in his eyes, she felt a warmth radiating from her entire being. When his lips touched hers, she felt like she was going to burst. After what felt like hours, he pulled away from her.
"Silly daughter." Tamaki mused. "I would go to the ends of the world to find you. But if you rather have Mother like you..." Haruhi looked at him and started laughing. Her laughs drew the attention of everyone on the plane.
"Master Kyoya, we'll be landing in ten minutes." The intercom blared.
Thirty minutes later...
"Are you sure this is the place, Kyoya?" Tamaki asked. Since the plane trip, Haruhi and he stuck close by. Haruhi was looking up at a tall hotel building. The blinding lights and loud music seemed really out of character for Rizu. Instead of answering him, Kyoya walked up to the hotel lobby. The lady behind the desk flashed him a smile and asked if he'd like a room. He refused and asked if Rizu was staying there. The lady frowned as she searched the records and gave him the room number.
"Let's go." Kyoya stated as he walked past the gang. Shocked by how fast he got the information, they started running to catch up to him. Once they got the room, Kyoya sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose. He was nervous. What if this is a mistake? I don't even know why I'm here... I shouldn't care about what happens to her. If she stays away, this helps me gain the upperhand on my brother, his mind raced. But I want to see her. To make sure she's ok... He knocked on the door then waited as he heard someone approaching the door. Expecting to see Rizu answer, the gang was a little taken back to see a guy with tousled light brown hair standing at the door.
"Um, I don't recall ordering room service." The guy replied, looking at everyone. "Since when did the hotel send a bunch of kids?"
"I apologize for the inconvenience, sir. We were looking for a friend. The front desk must have given us the wrong room-" Kyoya remarked, noting to himself to have the woman fired for misleading him, when he saw her. Rizu stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel and drying her hair. Upon seeing Kyoya and the gang, she rushed towards him. The shock of feeling her pressed against him almost caused him to fall backwards. He could still smell the cherry blossom scent and he pulled away. Remembering the guy standing behind her, he frowned.
"Oh... Guys, what are you doing here?" Rizu asked. Inviting everyone in, she grabbed some clothes and excused herself into the bathroom. When she returned, she saw that everyone but Kyoya was sitting in the spacious room. She glanced at Haruhi who looked towards the window where Kyoya's figure could be seen.
"Rizu-sama! We want to ask you the same thing" Tamaki exclaimed. Rizu sat down and explained how her father was pushing the marriage on her not even a day after the funeral.
"I couldn't stay there. He doesn't get it. I can't marry someone I don't love or doesn't love me for who I am. So I decided to come to Las Vegas." Rizu told them. "Glen is one of my old bodyguards and he told me I could stay here for a few nights. I was planning on going back the the Academy once the coast was clear."
"I told you guys!!!" Huni shouted, bouncing on to Rizu. She smiled as she looked back out at the window and saw Kyoya's figure turn towards the room.
"You aren't... in love with Glen, are you?" Haruhi asked. Rizu shook her head and laughed. She explained how Glen wasn't into women. Glen smiled at Mori and winked. Mori looked away and after a moment, walked out of the room.
As the gang reminisced inside the room, Mori and Kyoya stood on the balcony. Wanting to break the uncomfortable silence, Kyoya started a conversation with Mori.
"She looks happy here, don't she?" He asked, not expecting a reply.
"She looked happier when she was hugging you." Mori stated. Kyoya looked over at him to see if Mori was being serious. You can never tell with him, Kyoya thought to himself.
"I doubt it. She has that guy. Apparently, she plans on eloping with him." Kyoya remarked, jealousy flaring back up. He wanted to go in there and demand she leave that guy. And what? Go with you? His mind taunted him. Shaking that thought away, Kyoya sighed loudly.
"I don't see them hitting it off too well. He was already flirting in front of her." Mori said. Kyoya flashed him a puzzled look and then an angry one. Mori explained that the man was just a friend of hers and apparently liked the strong silent male types. Kyoya's mood brighten some when everyone came out of the room. Rizu glanced shyly at him and looked away as soon as their eyes met.
"We're going out for drinks. To celebrate Rizu's friends coming to rescue her!" The guy, introduced to Kyoya as Glen, proclaimed. Kyoya declined as he wanted to get the Host Club a room set up. Rizu offered to go with him to the dismay of the rest of the gang. She promised that she would meet them there later.
"Kyoya-senpai... You really didn't need to come after me." Rizu started. "I know that you're probably wanting to take me back to your brother so he can marry me." Kyoya looked at her and shook his head. They had done gotten a room for each Host Club member at the hotel she was staying at. Now they were walking down one of the brightly lit streets, passed stores opened all night and casinos.
"I didn't come here to make you go back. It benefits me more if you stay here in Vegas." Kyoya plainly stated. "If you went through with the marriage, then my chances of getting the family company would be slim to none."
"Ah, so why did you come here?" Rizu asked, a part of her hoping for something she knew wouldn't come out of his mouth. Before he could answer, she grabbed his arm and pointed to a store elaborately decorated with gaudy jewels. On the other side of the window was a solid gold ring with a small purple heart shaped diamond. Kyoya glanced over it and assessed its value compared to the price and scowled. Rizu frowned as she released his hand. Instinctively, his hand went back to the warmth of hers. He leaded her inside the store and in moments, she held a small trinket box with the ring in it. What are you thinking, Kyoya?! His mind screamed at him. He shrugged the voice off as they headed to the closest bar.
A/N: Ok... It's late and I want to save the next part for the next chapter. And yes, I know that they are underage but money talks. I'm sure there are a few shady characters who would let them drink for the right amount of cash.