Chapter 5: Christmas Away from Home Pt. 2
Amelia passed by the Music Room #3 a little earlier than usual the next day. As she went around the door, she noticed Kyoya typing on computer. However, everyone else hadn't escaped from class yet.
"Oh, hello Kyoya. Where is everyone?" she greeted, closing the door behind her.
"They're not here yet. You could take a break until they get here if you wish," Kyoya offered.
"Thanks," Amelia accepted placing her bag down next to him. She looked around the room noticing a grand piano taken out from storage, covered by an overhanging sheet. "Hey! When did that get here?"
"Well it is an old music room. It's just been in tucked away safely for the winter that's all," Kyoya replied. She smiled, observing it with intrigue. Such a masterpiece; she walked up to it, her hands feeling the familiar keys of the delicate instrument. She hasn't played in a few months. Maybe that's why she felt so lost. She sighed, closing her eyes. Her thoughts went immediately to her father. God she missed him. She looked over at Kyoya. She was getting antsy.
"May I?" she asked politely. She realized it almost sounded anxious as she felt.
"Of course. Do you know how to play?" Kyoya asked.
She looked up, nodding. Something within her felt a little depressed, but anxious to just lose herself in the tones of the keys. She missed that connection when playing.
"Then go ahead until the others arrive. We don't have guests this week for you and Haruhi. Mainly so you two can learn your dancing," Kyoya explained.
Amelia sat herself down. This was something she desperately missed. She could feel the keys under her fingertips again. She hit the E-note on the central octave. The hum of the note made her smile. She hummed with her own voice, causing Kyoya to turn for a moment.
She started playing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", humming the words. Keys flowed steady, not too slow or too fast. It allowed her to relax. The rest of the group started filing in a little early as she continued to play the chords of the Christmas music. It seemed to have a happiness and lightness about it.
"I didn't know she could play," the twins whispered to Tamaki.
"Apparently she can," Tamaki commented.
She finished, jumping at the sight of the others. She almost felt embarrassed.
"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean to it was just here," she got up quickly, covering the piano with the hanging sheet. "I didn't realize you guys were going to be early."
"Well you did promise us a dance," Kaoru reminded.
"So let's go! You only have a week to master it," Hikaru encouraged.
"So COME ON!" they pushed as they grabbed both of her arms, dragging her off to another empty and spacious music room. They left Tamaki staring out at them and Kyoya smiling with his work in front of him.
"Fascinating girl, don't you think?" Kyoya asked.
"How does she know how to do that?" Tamaki inquired in amazement
"From what I've learned, her father taught her the passions that he had in his music industry. She even attended some theater as a small child extra when she was a young girl. Her father was a brilliant man in his work. Seems like she got some of that brilliance in her generation as well. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree for them anyway."
"You're not kidding," Tamaki added.
"Looks like she is valuable within this stumbling situation, don't you agree?" Kyoya smirked. Something about the girl everyday seemed to surprise them.
...
Later that day…Practicing with the twins…
"So what was it again?" Amelia asked embarrassingly. She was stumbling off and on with the as she continued to practice. The boys thought it was cute.
"Quick, Quick, Slow…Quick, Quick, Slow…" the twins replied.
"Here let me show her again," Hikaru suggested. He grabbed her hand and waist, before spinning her around. It caught Amelia off guard when she was suddenly twirling by his lead.
"Ah!" she laughed after shaking off the surprise.
"Relax we're not going to hurt you," Hikaru reminded. "Now try it again. Quick, Quick, Slow…Quick, Quick, Slow…you are too tense, relax, will you?"
"Sorry I've never done this before," she admitted. It seemed to be a little easier than doing this completely alone but seriously! How does anyone expect to master a dance like this in a week?
"The problem is she's all tense," Kaoru observed. "We need to find a way to loosen her up."
"Well good luck," Amelia scoffed. "I just feel so embarrassed."
"Why? It's just us," the twins reminded.
"Here let me try," Kaoru insisted. He stepped in front of her, counting the steps out aloud for her to follow. "Good, you got the steps. You just have to look up."
"Sorry I just can't. I'm trying to get the steps right," she apologized. Suddenly, she felt a hand come from under her chin, lifting her head up slightly to where she was looking at Kaoru directly.
"See just look up. There's nothing to be afraid of," Kaoru said gently, his expression smiling at her. She started to blush without realizing it. "If there's one thing you should know is to always look at the person your dancing with. It lets them know you have their full attention."
"It's true all girls fall for that stuff," Hikaru agreed shrugging. They continued to dance and Amelia felt herself turning red. She even started swaying a little since she couldn't keep an eye on her feet.
"You're drifting a bit," Kaoru commented. His hand grazed lower onto her waist pulling her closer to him. Amelia gasped a bit, turning even redder by the gesture. She looked up at him, noticing Kaoru staring. He's never really seen this girlish side of her. It was kind of adorable.
"Kaoru?" she questioned making him snap him out of his trance.
"Something wrong?" he asked curiously.
"Not really. Can we stop for a second? I need a break," Amelia replied walking over to the table pulling out a chair. Thankfully there were a few bottles of water on the table.
"Sure. We've been at it for most of the afternoon. It's almost six," Hikaru announced. The twins sat down as she stood behind a chair on the other end.
"I didn't think we were practicing for that long," Amelia admitted taking a long sip of water. "You guys don't mind if I get a little bit more comfortable do you?"
"No go ahead," the twins replied plainly. With that said, Amelia started taking off her blazer, the sound of her ruffling made the twins turn with curiosity. She placed her jacket around her chair, loosing her uniform tie before taking it off. She started unbuttoning the first three buttons of her shirt so it wasn't choking her, trying to get a little air. While she did the twins couldn't help but stare. They were getting used to her still being able to be a girl (even if it had been a few months). She wasn't bad looking at all.
She turned noticing their eyes on her. Even after a few months she still couldn't get used to them looking at her from time to time. This wasn't something she got in the states. So why would it suddenly happen in Japan?
"Sorry, I keep forgetting. This doesn't bother you does it?" she asked, almost forcing a smile, feeling an awkward tension between them. The boys laughed, she ran a hand through her hair, as she pulled the bottom of her shirt to not be tucked in. They examined her from top to bottom forgetting about her feminine physique, an hourglass body.
"Oh no. It doesn't bother us. Not in the slightest," Hikaru commented.
"In fact we could help you get even more comfortable in any way you like," Kaoru added. They both started smirking rather mischievously.
"Especially if it involves all three of us," the twins mentioned, giving off their stares of intrigue and charm.
"You guys are pulling the mischievous charm on me. The fake nonsense you give to your clients, and it's not going to work," Amelia laughed with a smile. She set herself down in the chair crossing one leg over the other while resting an arm on the table, her head in one hand. Their smile stayed as they leaned in; they looked at each other than their smile turned into a grin. To Amelia it reminded her of the Cheshire cat. She couldn't imagine what they're thinking.
"You never did tell us what kind of guy you're into," Hikaru pushed, leaning his arms against the table, his one hand supporting his chin. Amelia looked at him laughing a bit at the topic suddenly arising.
"I can't say," she admitted.
"Aw, why not?" Kaoru asked.
"Come on, you can tell us anything," Hikaru insisted, trying to convince her to answer the simple question.
"Why are you so eager to know what kind of guy I like?" she asked.
"What? We're just curious we want to see what kind of things you're into," the twins replied.
"Curious, huh?" Amelia repeated the word with interest. They nodded. She sighed standing up from her place, placing herself in front of the twins as they turned around to face her.
"You know curiosity is a dangerous thing," Amelia informed crossing her arms about her chest with a smirk.
"Yes, however curiosity reflects an intrigued mind. How do you think girls are always calling for us as their hosts?" the twins asked. She laughed under her breath. This was becoming rather amusing. She walked closer to them, looking at them equally.
"Then if you're so curious then why don't you two find out for yourselves?" she asked challengingly. The two of them thought about it, their expression even more intrigued by the idea.
"Is that a challenge?" they asked.
"It could be whatever you want it to be," Amelia encouraged. "Clock is ticking. You have until we graduate."
"That's true, never thought of it that way," Kaoru replied.
"A challenge it is then!" the twins yelled. "But don't be surprised if we try a few things on you too, you know. It makes the game much more interesting."
Amelia turned red but then smiled. She admitted she liked the attention. Well this will be interesting…
...
Christmas Eve…
During the course of the week, the Host Club completed final preparations for the Christmas party. Along with a plan to get Kanako and Suzushima together that night. They figured it would stop the constant host-hopping disease. Amelia was having a hard time figuring out what to actually wear. She knew her father's suits wouldn't fit her. The leather jacket she wears was big enough. On the night of the party, she got to the music room early. She noticed everyone was dressed in their formal attire. But she was stuck with an oversized shirt and jeans again.
"Gah! Imai, you know that this is a formal occasion right?" the twins objected.
"Look I don't have a suit all right. My dad's wardrobe is too big for me. It swims on me," Amelia defended.
"Don't worry. We told Hikaru and Kaoru to get spare suits for you and Haruhi," Kyoya mentioned. The twins shoved a folded up suit in front of her.
"Hurry up and change or we'll be late!" Tamaki ordered.
The girls rushed into the changing rooms pulling on the suits. Afterwards they rushed down to central campus in the main hall.
The party was set up with beautiful chandeliers, orchestras and many, many guests. The Host Club stood along the staircase in the ballroom, watching as the women scattered about the floor chatting in unison.
"It is so good to see you tonight my little lambs. The Host Club would like to bid you welcome to the Host Club Christmas Party," Tamaki announced as a spotlight shined upon him. The chandeliers enlightened the room, the orchestra commencing the slow flowing grace of music. The women clapped with wonder as the Host Club bowed before them. Haruhi and Amelia stood next to each other. Amelia wore a suit picked out from the club: a dark gray suit with a light green shirt and dark green tie. It was so weird wearing a suit like this. But then again, she was used to the uniform.
"The top point getter will get a kiss from the king," he added, his voice flowing through the room. "Good luck to you my darlings," Tamaki encouraged, the women fainting in the audience.
Amelia just shook her head in amusement. After a while she and Haruhi got into the group. She went up to the twins on a break from their lead of running the casino games.
"So Imai you enjoying the party?" the twins asked.
"Sure it works for a Christmas party," Amelia agreed.
"Haruhi you're not showing any enthusiasm," Kyoya mentioned.
"Gee sorry guys, I'm not used to this sort of thing," Haruhi mentioned. "I'm not really one who wanted to be here in the first place."
"Well you could go for some of the food, we have quite a number of dishes to choose from," Kyoya encouraged.
"Giant Tuna?" Haruhi asked with curiosity and hope in her voice.
Suddenly a SNAP! of Kyoya's pencil broke in his hand. Everyone was shocked, except for Amelia. She was just confused by the sudden quarrel between the Host Club and her question.
"Apparently you don't have it," Amelia commented laughing a bit from their sudden outburst.
"Get us some giant tuna right now!" Tamaki ordered Kyoya after he landed in front of them from the higher platform. The twins were embracing Haruhi like she was the hopeless puppy muttering, "you poor dear". Amelia could tell Haruhi was irritated by the gesture as they hovered over her. She was embarrassed and Amelia wouldn't blame her. But she had to admit that it was still funny. The rest of the club started even getting food for her to bring home.
As the evening progressed, the Host Club members danced with multiple women. Haruhi stood around leaning on the columns of the ballroom and Amelia just watched. They weren't surprised that the boys danced so charmingly.
"Well they certainly know how to throw a party," Amelia commented as she approached Haruhi with a smile on her face. Girls were hovering over them for a moment until Kanako approached them wearing a stunning light blue gown, her hair fixed beautifully.
"Haruhi? I've been looking all over for you. Do you think maybe we could have the next dance?" Kanako asked sweetly.
"Yeah, of course you can," Haruhi replied smiling charmingly.
"Have fun," Amelia nodded over with a smile. She watched them leave, sighing a bit. She ran a hand through her hair. She watched the others dance, noticing all the practice was paying off.
"The plan, can now commence," Tamaki ordered to the other members. As soon as Haruhi and Kanako were on the dance floor, Haruhi was swept away from the scene by Honey and Mori. Tamaki took Kanako in her place. Before Amelia could react to the next move, the twins grabbed her, dragging her back to the dressing rooms.
"Hey! Guys? What's up? I'm not a part of this," she protested. She realized Kyoya was already there. They set her down while Mori and Honey appeared right after them with Haruhi.
"There she is," the twins greeted.
"You didn't have to be so forceful," Haruhi projected.
"Never mind that," Hikaru intervened. "Go get changed."
The twins handed the girls bags of what looked like another set of clothes.
"What's going on anyway, I thought Haruhi was the only one getting dressed, not me," Amelia questioned as she looked inside the bag.
"Trust us we have a plan for you too," the twins grinned as Honey pushed her into another dressing room.
She sighed opening up the package as she heard Kyoya speaking on the other end of the curtain.
"A little accident during the end of the night would be quite interesting," he mentioned to the rest of them. "And remember girls, it's only 20 minutes of the party reaching its climax."
Amelia changed out of her suit switching to a dark blue dress. Obviously this had to be something the twins picked out from their mother. It flowed all the way down to her ankles transitioning from blue to a faded white and had a halter-top that tied ends would rest upon her baring back.
"It might be Haruhi's job to Suzushima otherwise of confessing his feelings, but Tamaki did mention something about a deal you had with him. I figured it would be interesting for him to see how you looked as a young woman of your status should dress at a time like this," Kyoya explained. "Besides, it is interesting to see both of you in your proper attire."
Amelia put on her heels that were clear but thankfully had a back on them. She also put on extensions that made her hair look long and curled like it used to. She opened the curtain just peeking her head out. Haruhi was already being put into make-up mode with the twins fussing over it.
"We'll get over to you in a minute Ima-chan, just sit in the dressing room. We want to surprise Tama-chan!" Honey exclaimed. Amelia nodded feeling her stomach build around nerves. She drew the curtain as she went back into the dressing room waiting.
"You just have to get him to tell you how he feels," Honey suggested to Haruhi.
"Yeah, milord sprung this one on us so it was a little hard to prepare, sorry," Hikaru mentioned.
"Gentlemen, there you all are, what are you doing? The guests are waiting for-" Tamaki announced with an irritated tone, but then stopped as Haruhi stood up from her place behind the chair. Amelia peeked from the curtain smiling a bit at the sight of their boss being dumbstruck.
"Haru-chan you look so cute!" Honey announced smiling brightly.
"My face feels heavy and I can't walk in these shoes," Haruhi complained.
"Good luck Haruhi," the twins waved off as she exited the changing rooms.
"I can't believe, she's so pretty," Tamaki whispered, his face blushing.
"Yeah, yeah, stick to the plan milord we still have work to do," Hikaru shoved him down the hall. The others were trying to force the the door closed behind him.
"Wait! What about Imai? Where is she?" Tamaki questioned behind the door.
"Don't worry about her she's probably out dancing still," Kaoru lied with a smile, pushing him out the door.
"Just go out and do your thing!" the twins yelled as they turned to finish their mission. Kyoya stood by the changing room curtain as they all stood around.
"Well looks like Haruhi's a success so far. Perhaps we'll see how step two of the other operation is going to play out," Kyoya mentioned.
"Imai, come out and let's see," the twins sang. Amelia sighed, opening the curtain.
"Wow, that dress worked a lot better than we thought," the twins said. Kyoya glanced over smiling at the reveal.
"You think it's a bit much?" she asked.
"Of course not, you look stunning," Kyoya replied smoothly. The twins put her in the chair in they used as their 'make-up station'.
"I didn't realize you would look so good in a dress Ima-chan," Honey complimented.
"I wore evening dresses at recitals. The maids would always pick out something like this or better. Wanted me to look like a princess or something," Amelia recalled. She was a little embarrassed to be wearing a dress in front of the guys. Wasn't really her style all the time.
"You certainly have the look for them," Kyoya complimented. The twins messed with her make up doing surprisingly well.
"Good thing you don't need a lot of make-up or else this would be difficult," Hikaru mentioned.
"Do you think milord is going to recognize her? He still doesn't know about this plan, does he?" Kaoru asked.
"Well if he doesn't he'll certainly be in for a surprise. Besides I'll certainly take her off his hands if he's busy with Haruhi," Kyoya admitted.
"I appreciate that," Amelia laughed with a smile as the boys finished her make-up.
"There, you're good to go," the twins finished. Kyoya stood in front of her, lending out a hand.
"If I may, Miss Wolfe?" Kyoya offered, accompanied with a bow and smile. Amelia smiled in return blushing mildly. She took his hand, and they walked out of the room. The others followed close behind as they headed into the ballroom. Kyoya took her arm as she tried to get used to the shoes. She had the other side of her dress in her free hand. The gown was beautiful.
"Where do you guys get these clothes?" she asked the twins.
"Our mom makes them," Hikaru replied.
"We showed her some photos and she knew exactly what would be good for you," Kaoru added.
"Wait, what photos?" she began to question but they were back in the ballroom before they could answer. She clutched onto Kyoya's arm a little tighter without realizing it.
"Man, this is nerve-racking," she muttered. "I haven't felt like this in a long time."
"You'll be fine. We promise. Besides, the whole reason to do this is to have fun right?" Honey asked.
"Yeah," Mori replied.
"If it makes you feel better…" Hikaru began.
"You could dance with the rest of us, until we find milord," Kaoru finished.
"If you say so," Amelia accepted as they wandered further into the room. The girls were all staring at Amelia on Kyoya's arm. They were astonished and smiling. They continued walking in, the butterflies in her stomach weren't dying down
"I don't think I can do this," Amelia whispered nervously. The others separated leaving them standing on the edge of the dance floor. The music kept playing.
"Shall we dance?" Kyoya asked smoothly, smiling charmingly. She nodded allowing him to sweep her onto the dance floor. She blushed as she felt his hand on her waist, allowing the other to fold into hers. She practiced so much as the guy that she forget she didn't have to lead. As another song commenced, they began the Waltz with ease. Kyoya guided her around the ballroom. They continued this in silence for a while until Kyoya spoke.
"Looks like those twins taught you well this week," he complimented, breaking the silence between them as they moved in between other couples.
"It was nothing, just a lot of practice I guess," she explained, still looking down at her feet.
"You're still not looking up though," Kyoya mentioned. He lifted her chin letting her look up at him. He smiled as she suddenly blushed from his stare. "That's much better."
He looked over her shoulder, noticing that the twins were pointing out where Tamaki was seen.
"Looks like our prince has returned from his plans," Kyoya informed. Amelia didn't even notice that she had been staring at Kyoya for some time now. She's never actually interacted with him like this before or ever. It was a nice change, but why did it make her so nervous?
"I don't know if I can go through with it. I mean, what if he doesn't like it?" Amelia asked nervously. Kyoya lifted her chin again so her eyes were on him.
"You're speaking of nonsense. Anyone who doesn't like a stunning girl like you is obviously a fool," he explained.
"You're just saying that," Amelia commented smiling.
"I'm only saying it because it's the truth and the best thing about you is that we're not lying when we say these things," Kyoya complimented. She really couldn't help but smile. She felt wanted by the all the members of the Host Club. They made her feel at home. It was nice but still hard to get used to. He held her still for a moment until he turned her around. He motioned her towards Tamaki.
"Knock him dead," he encouraged, leading her to the boss.
"Tamaki," he called out. The blonde haired prince turned to the side from the calling of his name but didn't look at them directly. He just looked pleased with himself.
"Oh Kyoya, the plan seemed to work out after all," Tamaki mentioned happily.
"This lovely young lady wishes to dance with you," Kyoya insisted, letting go of her hand, gently pushing her towards Tamaki.
"Well then, it is not yet the end of the night I suppose one more dance wouldn't hurt," Tamaki agreed his back still turned.
"This young lady has been waiting to dance for a while. You two enjoy your last dance before the announcement of the queen tonight," Kyoya mentioned as he walked off. "I have some preparations to attend to."
"Couldn't agree more Kyoya," Tamaki finished as he began to turn, his eyes still closed as he would when he charms the young ladies.
He turned throwing out his hand in front of Amelia, his eyes still closed.
"Now, you were waiting for a dance from the king. From a lovely lady as you, I would be honored," Tamaki greeted bowing, his hand outstretched.
"I'm flattered really," Amelia spoke.
"Why wouldn't you be you are-" he began. He looked up opening his eyes, with his jaw suddenly dropping. She smiled, laughing a bit from his reaction. She took his hand and he straightened up.
"Imai?" he whispered in shock, as he examined her from top to bottom. Amelia walked closer to him, holding his hand in both of hers.
"Amelia for now your majesty," she corrected.
"Well this is something I wasn't expecting," Tamaki mentioned nervously.
"I did promise to dance with you properly," she reminded taking him out to the floor. "Come on before we don't get the chance."
He put his other hand around her waist, almost blushing, but then smiled his normal charming smile. They began to dance as she tried to look up at him without looking at her feet.
"You look stunning," he complimented.
"Thank the twins for that," she mentioned.
"Thank you. I would never think that dancing with a woman like you would be such an honor," Tamaki informed as the music began to slow down.
"It was an honor to hear you accept the offer," Amelia accepted.
"Perhaps we could do this again. If you want?" he suggested. Amelia laughed.
"So if I just put myself in a dress and grow out my hair you'll dance with me?" she teased.
"No, but I certainly won't make the same mistake again like I did a week ago," Tamaki replied.
"Thanks I appreciate that," Amelia said gratefully. The music finally stopped and Tamaki bowed to her.
"Thank you for the dance…Amelia," he thanked with a smooth voice, a smile carving his face. Amelia curtsied while bowing her head, allowing the hair to sweep past her shoulders.
"Thank you Tamaki," she nodded her head.
"Now for the ending celebration," Tamaki mentioned as they all headed outside. "Get changed, meet out in the courtyard in 10 minutes."
Amelia nodded, running off passed the others into the changing room. She noticed Haruhi heading in the same direction.
"Successful night?" Amelia asked.
"As far as I know," Haruhi replied.
"Come on we have to get dressed before they end the ceremony without us," Amelia urged as she went into the dressing room. She changed quickly back to the suit she was wearing before.
As they finished, they ran down the hallway until they entered the ballroom. They joined the rest of the members until they were led outside for the final dance.
"MERRY CHRISTMAS! May the ending dance go to this couple!" Tamaki announced pointing at the couple in the courtyard. The couple danced gracefully as the Host Club watched with joy.
"And now we announce the queen of the ball!" Hikaru announced.
"Congratulations Miss Miyako!" Kaoru added in excitement.
"And for a reward a kiss from our king!" Hikaru continued.
"Haruhi Fujioka will stand in for Tamaki," Kaoru finished. Tamaki was stunned as well as Haruhi. Amelia laughed as she stood beside Kyoya.
"You did say an accident in the night would make it more fun for the party," the twins reminded, shrugging off the action.
"There is no way I can kiss her," Haruhi said bluntly. Kyoya whispered in her ear.
"If you do this we'll cut 1/3 of your debt," he encouraged as she groaned and walked over the girl.
"Well just a peck on the cheek," she reminded herself as she began walking down the stairs. Amelia looked at the twins with mischievous grins on their faces.
"What are you up to?" she asked.
"Just watch," the twins replied. She suddenly saw Tamaki looking down at Haruhi depressed.
"You don't think this is Haru-chan's first kiss do you?" Honey asked curiously.
"What?!" he asked his eyes wide with realization, as she began to lean in to kiss Miyako on the cheek.
"HOLD THAT KISS!" Tamaki yelled as he ran down the stairs. He grabbed Haruhi's coat but apparently it was too much because she and Miyako actually kissed on the lips instead of the cheek. The two of them were shocked and the girls shrieked. The others laughed at the unexpected encounter.
"Wow," Amelia laughed as Haruhi backed away then smiled from the amusement. "Think the accident was too much?"
"Nah, it was still worth it," the twins disagreed. Amelia just laughed. This was the best time she's had in a while.
"Kiss-a-holic, KISS-A-HOLIC!" the twins sang teasingly to Tamaki.
"So did you have fun tonight?" Kyoya asked.
"Yeah, I have to say I have. First in a long time," she replied.
"I'm glad. After all you really did look stunning tonight," he complimented.
"So did you," Amelia admitted with a smile. "Thanks Kyoya. Couldn't have done it without you guys."
"That's what the Host Club is all about my dear. It is the job of the host to make people happy. Especially young women," he explained glancing over to the side, a smile appearing on his face.
"Hopefully, Haruhi and I will make it better too," Amelia commented.
"Oh you will, don't you worry about that."
She wondered about that but then again it was true. They had no idea what was going to be coming to them. After all, the sound of repaying debt by being a gracious host isn't so bad.
…
After the evening's festivities were over, the guys were going out to the limos for Christmas vacation. As the club was the last to depart, they gathered up talking about Christmas plans.
"Our mom wanted to have a feast with a few of her co-workers," Hikaru mentioned.
"Yeah but at least some of our relatives will be around too," Kaoru added.
"What about you Imai? You're family coming to see you?" Tamaki asked. Amelia just froze at the question. The others looked at her with concern. She shrugged it off.
"Mom's in Germany on a business trip, she's not coming," she admitted.
"So Ima-chan's not going to have a real Christmas?" Honey asked getting all teary eyed.
"Amelia why didn't you mention this before?" Tamaki asked.
"Why should I mention it? So you guys could spend time with me instead of your family? I'm in an empty house, it's not a big deal," Amelia replied.
"That may be so. But no one said we can't leave the afternoon open. Most of our family gatherings are in the morning," Kyoya informed.
"Yeah," Mori agreed.
"I can even ask my Dad to drop me off at your place too," Haruhi pitched in.
"Guys, guys, don't seriously…" Amelia was starting to feel guilty for even bringing it up. "You don't have to…"
"But we want to," the twins intervened.
"No one should spend Christmas alone," Kaoru commented.
"Especially when we all can pitch in and make the day fun," Hikaru added. They got in between her, throwing an arm around her shoulder. "Come on it'll be fun."
"Maybe we can even play later," the twins they encouraged.
"All right, all right," Amelia gave up. "I'll let Isao know what's going on. Here's the number of the estate."
She grabbed each of their phones, dialing the number of the estate and saving it into their contacts.
"Actually can you guys give me your numbers? Just in case," she remembered, starting to write down everyone's cell and home number in a notebook she had in her bag.
"If you guys really want to you're welcome to but you don't have to," she reminded.
"Are you kidding? It'll be great," Haruhi encouraged. Amelia smiled feeling teary eyed. All of a sudden she felt herself hugging the twins along with everyone she could reach
"Thanks guys, you're awesome," she muttered, feeling a tear slip out. They gave her a big bear hug.
She backed up, wiping her eyes again as she laughed.
"Imai! Come on it's getting late!" announced her limo driver.
"All right coming!" she yelled back. "Merry Christmas guys. This is probably the best present I've had in a long time."
"Merry Christmas!" they all yelled.
"Just call the house and Isao can give you the address of the estate. Come anytime!" she encouraged and ran to the limo.
"We'll be there!" Tamaki called back.