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Chapter 20: Party at the Hitachiins! (The Weekend Pt. 1)
A hoard of people came the next day asking Amelia if she was all right (including the press). Thankfully, her lawyer answered the reporters that had questions about Gina. At Ouran, it was a completely different matter. The only question her classmates asked, thankfully, was if she was feeling better (genuinely thinking she was sick for the day). At first she didn't want to go back to classes immediately. However, Isao said it would be good for her. She tried to go to school having a bit of a panic attack, remembering just to breathe. But as soon as she came up to the campus, Hikaru and Kaoru were waiting for her (mostly to keep their classmates from overwhelming her). She almost instinctively felt better seeing them. She didn't know why but she didn't care.
"So we've been thinking," the twins started as they walked with her and Haruhi to their lockers after classes ended for the day. "We should throw a party for you and your Mom."
Amelia stopped as she opened her locker. Her expression was confused at the idea.
"What for?" Amelia asked as she stuffed her books in her locker, grabbing her bag and jacket. Hikaru and Kaoru looked at each other.
"We wanted to let your Mom just have a day off and you know catch up," Haruhi replied. They smiled at her.
"Yeah and maybe she can just hang out with everyone's folks. You know a Host Club reunion type of thing," Hikaru grinned.
"It would give our Mom some time to really talk with your mom," Kaoru added.
"Kyoya already called her and she said she was free!" the twins grinned.
"I don't know," Amelia sighed, closing her locker shut then proceeded to follow them as they headed to Music Room #3.
"Aww come on Imai," they whined. "We made the party just for you."
"I guess I could go," Amelia said rather uncomfortably. Haruhi put her hand in her fist as if she thought of something.
"Hey Imai, isn't it your birthday that weekend?" Haruhi asked. Amelia furrowed her brows and blushed. She'd been so busy that she forgot it was going to be her seventeenth birthday.
"Oh yeah I guess you're right," Amelia laughed as they approached the door. The twins looked at each other. Oh crap…how did we forget her birthday?!
Amelia opened the door, greeted by the rest of the club.
"IMA-CHAN! You made it!" Honey yelled, jumping and hugging her as she walked to her station. She laughed hugging him back. The twins went to their table having a hard time not smiling at her as she laughed.
"It's good to see her back," Hikaru commented.
"It's amazing how composed she is. It's like nothing bad happened," Kaoru added. Haruhi looked at them as they watched Amelia with a small smile.
"You guys missed her, huh?" Haruhi teased. The twins froze looking at her laughing nervously.
"Oh come on Haruhi, not anymore than anyone else you should know that!" Hikaru started.
"We're just glad to see that space be occupied," Kaoru added motioning to the Amelia's station. They laughed as Haruhi rolled her eyes.
"Whatever. One of these days you're going to see what everyone else knows," Haruhi smirked. "And that's you're sweet on her."
The twins blushed in embarrassment as Haruhi walked away.
"We're not…" Kaoru started.
"Sweet on her…" Hikaru ended.
"Are we?" they asked. Amelia snuck up behind them, suddenly giving them a bear hug. The twins jumped in surprise
"AH!" the twins yelled until they turned noticing Amelia.
"Gotcha," she laughed. The twins laughed hugging her back for a moment.
"Tickle fight!" the twins announced, tickling her sides making her laugh while falling to the floor.
"Stop! Hahaha Not hahaha FAIR Hahahaha!" Amelia begged. Kyoya cleared his throat. The twins stopped, looking at their director. Amelia finally was able to breathe, looking up at Kyoya.
"Not to interrupt but," Kyoya informed, pointing at a crowd of early customers of the twins. "You two have customers."
It was a little awkward for Amelia seeing the girls ecstatic with the twins messing with her (thinking she's a boy of course, which made things a little more unsettling).
"You boys are so cute together!" the girls yelled. Amelia blushed hard, brushing herself off.
"So," Amelia smirked, crossing her arms about her chest. "I have a proposal about the party."
"Hm?" The twins looked at her grinning. "Just say the word and we'll make it happen."
"I'll go if I can pick at least one of the cakes," Amelia smirked. "It is on my birthday weekend after all. I want to be able to celebrate this year."
The twins looked at each other grinning.
"We can do that. Anything else?" they asked. Amelia put her hands in her pockets, looking a little uneasy.
"Well…I can stay at your place for the weekend?" she suggested, almost regretting what the answer could be. The twins immediately froze their smiley, good-natured behavior switching to sudden shock. Does she mean…? It made them turn even redder. Amelia saw their expressions, immediately blushing in realization.
"Oh no I don't mean it like that!" Amelia defended, her words suddenly quickened. "I was just hoping we could play games, watch movies, just have the night to ourselves is all. I wasn't planning on sleeping in the same room or anything. I'll gladly take the couch!"
The twins laughed in uncertainty before putting on a smile.
"Oh yeah we totally knew what you meant," Hikaru laughed rubbing the back of his neck.
"Yeah we'll play games and stuff," Kaoru added, then freezing at the comment. You always wanted to play…
Amelia grinned.
"Thanks! I really appreciate it. It'll be so much better than last year!" Amelia said excitedly.
"Imai! Customers!" Kyoya announced.
"Coming!" Amelia called out. She looked at the twins winking at them. "You two are the best."
She trotted over to her station leaving the boys speechless as she went on to her daily duties.
"Well…looks like our party will get a little more interesting, eh Hikaru?" Kaoru asked as they sat at their seats.
"Yeah but, we're always one step ahead," Hikaru smirked.
…
The night before the party…
"I told you Amelia, I'm fine. Stop worrying," Gina insisted rather amused and smiling over the phone. Amelia was pacing in the room.
"I know…sorry," Amelia sighed plopping herself on her bed.
"So Kyoya called telling me about this party this tomorrow. Are you excited? You and the boys can hang out while I get to catch up with everyone and meet a few new people!" Gina grinned over the phone. At least she sounds excited.
"Yeah it should be good," Amelia smiled instinctively at her mother's happiness.
"Is Isao taking care of you dear?" Gina asked.
"Yeah," Amelia replied, sighing. "I just…wish Dad was here."
"I know babe," Gina sighed. "I miss him too."
There was a long pause.
"Are those boys treating you right?" Gina asked. Amelia furrowed her brows in curiosity as she stared at her ceiling.
"Yeah why?" she questioned. Gina laughed a bit.
"I'm just glad that you're not alone in Japan. Goodnight sweetheart. I'll see you tomorrow," Gina smiled.
"Okay. Love you," Amelia smiled, hanging up. She put her phone on dresser, turning on her mp3 player on the small stereo system.
She stretched out, lying on her back on her bed. Her eyes searched the various paintings, drawings and photographs on her wall before grabbing her necklace. She examined her wolf pendent, shivering for a moment. She remembered how close she got to both of the boys. Her mind flashed to how close she was with Kaoru the first time when she told him about the wolf. The way he held his breath, the way he was almost nervous around her. Or even the fact that she got Hikaru off guard entirely. It was…thrilling. Is that the right word?
Amelia snapped out of thought when her phone beeped receiving a text. She grabbed her phone noticing it was from Kaoru.
'Everything's ready for the party. Hope your Mom's okay,' Kaoru texted. Amelia smiled slightly.
'What are you doing?' Amelia asked, texting it rather hesitantly. There was a long pause.
'Hikaru's trying to beat this level on his Gameboy. We're just hanging out. Why?' Kaoru asked as he texted back. He looked oddly at his phone while glancing at his brother.
'Call me,' Amelia smirked as she texted.
'Okay give me a sec,' Kaoru replied.
There were few minutes Amelia lied there, listening to the music of her mp3 player. When her phone rang with ID: Kaoru she hesitated before picking it up.
"Was wondering when you were going to call," Amelia grinned over the phone as she got up to close the door to her room.
"Sorry, Hikaru was trying to make popcorn and almost burnt it in the microwave. Had to make sure he wouldn't hurt himself," Kaoru laughed.
"Some reason I believe he would that's the sad part," Amelia laughed. Kaoru laughed on the other end of the phone. There was some silence between them as Amelia closed and locked the door to her room. Kaoru yawned over the phone.
"So what are you up to this late?" Kaoru asked as he motioned to Hikaru that he was heading to his room. Hikaru waved him off munching on popcorn, button punching the controller of the game. Kaoru rolled his eyes as he headed to their room.
"Mom called, she told me she got the invite for tomorrow," Amelia smiled as she crawled back to her bed, shifting onto her back.
"And? Is she excited?" Kaoru asked as he walked into his room closing the door.
"Yep, couldn't have been more thrilled," Amelia laughed a bit. Kaoru laughed a bit in return.
"Good, I'm glad," Kaoru smiled over the phone yawning as he plopped on his bed. Amelia furrowed her brows at the noise.
"I don't hear the game anymore," Amelia mentioned.
"I'm back in our room. Hikaru's going to stay up until God knows when to get further into the game," Kaoru informed as he stretched out on his side.
"You two are separated for once?" Amelia joked.
"Hard to believe huh?" Kaoru smirked.
"No kidding," Amelia smirked. There was a long pause.
"So, why did you want me to call?" Kaoru asked as he shifted onto his back. "Bad dreams again?"
Amelia bit her lip. Why was she calling him?
"No, nothing like that," Amelia replied. Something was prodding her. She didn't know what, but she almost wanted to know.
"Then what?" Kaoru laughed a bit. Amelia bit her lip. Could she tell him that she was curious about him and Hikaru?
"I was just thinking…" Amelia admitted trailing off at the thought.
"Uh oh, the wolf is thinking," Kaoru joked, smirking. "Should I be worried?"
Amelia felt herself shiver with excitement.
"That depends," she smirked instinctively, her voice getting more alluring. "On whether or not you enjoy it."
Kaoru was caught off guard for a moment, shivering at her voice. He looked at his phone before smirking. He could play this game…
"Oh really?" Kaoru grinned mischievously. "Let me guess, your bad boy routine actually a thing?"
"You forget that it's not bad boy in my case," Amelia joked. "Are you implying that you want it to be?" Amelia slipped alluringly before she could catch herself. Kaoru's face turned red with the thought of her being that close again. He almost craved for the opportunity again. Why was he suddenly resisting playing along? Then he smirked.
"So…what exactly do you dream of Amelia?" he questioned, his tone flowing smoothly, purring behind his words. "Is it something you enjoy?"
Amelia turned red before regaining composure. She grinned laughing lowly. Kaoru choked at her laugh on the other line.
"You're the one who wants to play. Then again…you can always find out for yourself," Amelia commented flirtatiously. Kaoru froze it was silent for a few seconds.
"Gotcha," Amelia smirked. Kaoru swallowed.
"Right," Kaoru breathed. Why is does her voice do that to me?
"I'll see you tomorrow. Sweet dreams Kaoru," Amelia purred before hanging up.
Kaoru put down his phone before putting a pillow over his head, groaning in embarrassment and frustration. Why me?
…
Party at the Hitachiins…
"Hey Amelia! You're here early!" the twins greeted as they opened the door to the estate.
"I still got to change. Do you mind?" Amelia asked as she went passed them. The twins looked at each other.
"Not at all," the twins grinned.
"You can use our room," Hikaru suggested, leading her to their room.
"We'll be in the kitchen making sure the chefs aren't having too much trouble," Kaoru informed as she entered their room.
"Thanks guys, I appreciate it," Amelia thanked as she put her small luggage bag on the bed that she brought with her for weekend. The twins stood by the door leaning on the frame smirking. She was about to go through her bag but noticed the twins still there.
"If you want me to stick around for the next two nights, I suggest you go to the kitchen like you told me," Amelia smirked as she turned around. She sat herself on the bed taking off her socks and sneakers.
"We could always help you change," Hikaru smirked mischievously.
"It could be interesting," Kaoru imitated his brother. Amelia raised her brows at them. Then suddenly she smirked in the same mischievous way they did. It made them blink as she got up walking over to them.
"What is this you tell me about a penalty game?" Amelia asked standing in front of them, crossing her arms about her chest.
"It only applies to us, not you," Hikaru grins. "So don't think you can do the same thing."
"Oh really?" Amelia asked, grabbing Hikaru's hand.
"Hey what are you-?" Hikaru laughed until she made him grab the bottom of her shirt. His face turned beat red. Amelia smirked.
"Take it off I dare you," Amelia provoked. Hikaru laughed nervously.
"You're joking right?" he asked.
"Penalty game," Amelia sang. "You go to the kitchen or you have to do what you say you're going to do. Which do you want?"
Hikaru hesitated. Amelia grinned. She was going play their game.
"Uh…" Hikaru began clearing his throat. Kaoru giggled.
"What's the matter Hikaru?" Kaoru asked. "You did ask for it."
"No I didn't I-!"
"1…"
"But Imai!"
"2…"
"All right, I'll go!" Hikaru screeched, letting go of her shirt and running to the kitchen. Kaoru giggled.
"Never saw him so run so fast in his life," Kaoru smirked. "Looks like we're rubbing off on you."
"You have no idea," Amelia smirked standing in front of him, coming closer. Kaoru swallowed, realizing he was backed into the wall.
"Your turn," Amelia sang. "Follow him out or I'll bite."
"You can't be serious," Kaoru furrowed his brows. Amelia looked at him in the eyes.
"What makes you think I'm joking?" Amelia asked alluringly. "Besides…"
Amelia leaned close to his ear.
"I have a perfect opening right here," she purred. He held his breath, his face turning beat red, laughing nervously. She eyed him. "I'll give you until 3."
"Hey! Hold your horses!" Kaoru barked lightly.
"1…" Amelia began and he immediately was out from the little space she gave them running to the kitchen.
"Watch out boys, the bad wolf is in the house," Amelia joked as she closed the door behind him.
…
Hikaru and Kaoru were a little off guard for rest of the morning until the party started. They tried to keep themselves busy with preparations. Even when they asked what cake Amelia wanted she answered with the bathroom door closed. They even came back into their room to get their clothes for the event and changed. They didn't even see Amelia until the rest of the Host Club Members came. They were dressed rather semi-formally due to their families getting together.
"We brought more cake!" Honey announced, allowing himself in with Mori and Kasanoda. Even Kasanoda came in with a button down shirt and business slacks for the occasion.
"Perfect, that should be plenty of food on top of what we already got set up," Kaoru grinned.
"Where's Amelia?" Tamaki asked as Haruhi and Kyoya followed beside him.
"We haven't seen her all morning since she got here," Kaoru admitted.
"Apparently she's been getting ready for the party," Hikaru announced. "Although honestly I don't what is taking so long."
Mrs. Hitachiin came up to the twins, smiling sweetly.
"Oh good, you boys are wearing the clothes I gave you," she commented as she went up and straightened their ties.
"Mom!" they groaned. She rolled her eyes.
"You should expect this from me now," she winked. She backed off. "There, now don't you two look dashing?"
"Yes mother," they said. She examined the others with a critical eye before grinning.
"You boys really know how to clean up! And look at you Haruhi, such a doll! I swear one of these days you have to try fitting for one of my fall collections," Mrs. Hitachiin went on. The men were mainly in button down shirts, ties and very semi-formal business attire while Haruhi wore a simple black shirt with a plaid skirt, knee high stockings and dress slip on shoes.
"Uh thanks Mrs. Hitachiin," Haruhi smiled. "Dad will be here once he's off his shift."
"Oh good! I've been meaning to meet him!" Mrs. Hitachiin grinned. She looked around noticing Amelia was not present. "Boys where's your girlfriend, Miss Wolfe?"
The others snickered at the word girlfriend. The twins fumed, turning red with embarrassment.
"She's not our girlfriend!" they scolded in unison. Mrs. Hitachiin rolled her eyes.
"Oh please, you hang out with her almost all the time," she smirked. "Now don't tell me she got lost."
"No she was in the bathroom the last time we-" Kaoru began but froze at the sound of heels on the tile. Everyone looked up staring in awe.
"Mrs. Hitachiin, could you help me with this real quick? I can't seem to-" Amelia began then froze seeing the others. The entire club stared at her in awe. She wore dark stockings with ankle boots and a black skirt, a curve fitting dark blue V-neck shirt with her wolf pendant hanging against her skin. She curled her hair with mouse, showing it bounce above her shoulders and subtly showing silver and blue earrings. She even had makeup with light eye shadow and mascara.
"Wow you really went all out!" Haruhi grinned. "Must be nice to wear what you want huh?"
"You have no idea," Amelia smirked.
"Ima-chan you're so pretty!" Honey laughed.
Tamaki was a little tongue tied with Kasanoda beside him, both red in the face.
As for the twins, well…they were just trying to not think too much. It's not everyday they see her dress up this fancy.
"Look at you darling!" she grinned as she approached her. Amelia glanced at the twins seeing them swallow hard at her appearance. "Now what did you need help with?"
Amelia shook her gaze from them as she handed Mrs. Hitachiin a silver hair clip.
"Oh no problem dear," Mrs. Hitachiin smirked, grabbing the hair clip, pulling up her hair, clipping it and styling it rather quickly. It's what happens when you're in the fashion business.
"There you go darling," she grinned, turning Amelia around to face the twins. "Hikaru, Kaoru, what do you think?"
"Uh…" they started. Mrs. Hitachiin waved it off grinning at Amelia.
"When the boys are speechless that's when you know it's good," Mrs. Hitachiin winked at her. Amelia giggled a bit from the boys being ridiculously red. This certainly was going to be an interesting night.
…
The club scattered a bit when the party began. Amelia stayed with her mother as they talked to the Ohtori family. She was rather flattered with Kyoya praising her for her involvement in the club alongside starting up the Wolfe family legacy. Gina was rather thrilled to be getting compliments about her daughter.
"By the way Miss Pinto, I'll have you know that because of production work with us in the past that your medical bills are paid for," Mr. Ohtori mentioned. Gina smiled.
"Thank you so much you are too kind really," Gina thanked. Amelia looked over noticing the twins sitting in one of the lounge chairs trying not to be too bored. Hikaru looked up glancing at Amelia. She winked at him, immediately making him blush.
"So…what exactly do you do when a gorgeous girl like that stands in the same room as you?" Hikaru asked. Kaoru looked over smirking.
"You can't tell me you're scared of her," Kaoru teased.
"I'm not scared, it's just…I'm just used to seeing her in that crummy uniform…not like that!" Hikaru whispered pointing at her. Kaoru rolled his eyes.
"Well you're going to have to get used to it because we're having her for the whole weekend. We promised…" Kaoru reminded.
"Yeah and now I'm almost regretting it," Hikaru swallowed. "I mean look at her!"
"Kyoya do you mind if we-?" Amelia began pointing behind her towards the gardens outside.
"Not at all, excuse us father," Kyoya mentioned, bowing his head in respect.
"No problem, I need to make a phone call anyway, if you may excuse me Miss Pinto," Mr. Ohtori mentioned politely bowing his head in respect. Amelia kissed her Mom's cheek.
"I'll be right back," Amelia whispered. "Just need some fresh air."
"No problem babe," Gina smiled.
"Miss Pinto! Lovely to see you again," Tamaki smiled at her with Mr. Suoh next to him. "Beg your pardon but my father has been dying to meet you."
"Oh of course!" Gina smiled in excitement as Mr. Suoh kissed her hand.
Amelia mouthed thank you to Tamaki winking at him. He swallowed nodding and smiling at her as she took Kyoya's arm heading to the gardens. The twins noticed.
"Where are those two going?" Hikaru asked.
"Probably out for some air," Kaoru replied. "You shouldn't worry about them."
"I'm just curious. There's a difference," Hikaru rolled his eyes watching as Amelia grabbed her jacket following Kyoya out the back doors.
He watched them leave while getting up.
"I'm going to get some food before we run out," Hikaru mentioned. "You want anything?"
"You know anything you eat I eat," Kaoru commented, playing with a fake piece of fruit on the coffee table. Hikaru nodded, going to the food area noticing Honey grabbing a piece of cake out of the many varieties for the guests.
"Hika-chan! This is a great party, huh?" Honey greeted. Hikaru smiled a bit, putting a bunch of food on his plate.
"Yeah it's quite a turn out. Even Casanova's father came by. It's a lot bigger than we thought," Hikaru laughed, he glanced seeing Kyoya and Amelia standing outside laughing a bit. Honey notices Hikaru staring smiling slightly
"Imai looks great doesn't she?" Honey mentioned. Hikaru flinched at the comment.
"She doesn't look that much different than normal," Hikaru defended rather quickly. Honey smirked.
"It's okay to like her Hika-chan," Honey smiled. Hikaru laughed nervously.
"What are you talking about senpai?"
"We all know that you and Kao-chan like her," Honey informed. "I mean she's pretty!"
"You know I think all that sugar in your diet is making you sound a little crazy senpai," Hikaru smirked, trying to hide his embarrassment.
"Ooo cheesecake!" Honey exclaimed. Hikaru panicked, grabbing Honey's hand.
"Wait!" he demanded. "You can't eat that yet! It's for Amelia!"
Honey looked at his hand before getting a good look at Hikaru. Hikaru cleared his throat. Honey grinned at the sudden defense. He does care about her…
"That's okay Hika-chan. I'll just have another piece of the German chocolate cake!" Honey grinned, grabbing another slice of the cake and running off.
"Whew that was close," Hikaru sighed in relief, grabbing the two plates filled with food, sitting next to Kaoru.
"Here," Hikaru greeted, putting the spare plate in front of Kaoru. Kaoru looked at Hikaru noticing his face rather flushed.
"Hikaru did something happen?" Kaoru asked.
"Senpai was just being all accusing today," Hikaru replied.
"I find that hard to believe," Kaoru smirked.
…
"So how are you enjoying the party?" Kyoya asked as Amelia sat on the rock wall on the porch, soaking up the sunlight. It wasn't too cold but the sun helped her not feel like she was freezing.
"Mom's excited. Although I'm a little overwhelmed seeing everyone," Amelia admitted. "I haven't seen all the parents since our last festival at school."
"Hikaru and Kaoru certainly outdid themselves with prepping for it," Kyoya complimented.
"Yeah they did," Amelia smiled, looking down at her hands. Kyoya looked at her for a moment, and then smirked.
"You know I've been watching them. They've been trying not to look at you all afternoon," Kyoya eyed her. "Then again, I don't blame them one bit. You do look stunning after all."
Amelia smiled at him, blushing a bit.
"Thanks. I appreciate it…" she said lightly. She could see the twins from the glass doors and sighed.
"So do you like them?" Kyoya asked. Amelia looked at him snapping out of thought. She paused for a moment, examining his face.
"I do…but I'm afraid to like them," Amelia shook her head in embarrassment. Kyoya furrowed his brows at her in curiosity.
"Why is that exactly?" he asked. Amelia scoffed.
"I'm not stupid to know that it would be difficult. My biggest fear is that I'd have to choose," Amelia swallowed. "I don't think they've figured that out yet."
"Well of course you'd have to," Kyoya agreed. "But that's just the way of life isn't it?"
Kyoya sat down next to her looking at her intently.
"You're afraid of rejecting one of them aren't you?" Kyoya asked. Amelia looked at him rather concerned. She could feel the pit of her stomach clench in nerves at the thought.
"If I reject one, it's almost like I'm rejecting both of them. I mean you see how close they are to one another," Amelia smiled sadly at him. "What if they fight about it? What if they don't speak to each other because of me? I…can't imagine being the thing that sets them apart. It hurts just even thinking about it."
"You can't control how others react to your decisions Amelia," Kyoya explained. "Just like you can't determine your life on how the media sees you."
Amelia nodded in understanding.
"Besides I don't know which one actually sees me in that light. What if I like the wrong one? Or if the other is better for me?" Amelia questioned.
"Amelia…" Kyoya sighed.
"Or what if they both don't want me that way?" Amelia questioned looking at Kyoya in general worry. "I don't know if I can live with that kind of rejection."
"Amelia," Kyoya sighed, putting a hand over hers, taking off his glasses. Amelia swallowed seeing his face without his glasses. He smirked at her reaction before smiling sweetly.
"Now you're just speaking nonsense," he said. Amelia swallowed shaking her head at her own embarrassing worrying.
"You think?" Amelia scoffed. Kyoya put his hand out to her face, directing her to face him. It was odd seeing him without his glasses. It was like he was a total different person. She couldn't help but shiver at his touch. Her eyes were locked on his for a moment, but it felt like a few minutes.
"Any man who rejects you is an idiot," Kyoya said flatly. "You're a talented woman Amelia. You're beautiful, kind, intelligent and strong. And if neither of those two can see that, then…well they don't deserve you."
Amelia stared at him for a moment, processing his words. She smiled a little, a putting her other hand on his and squeezing slightly.
"Thank you Kyoya, that's…sweet," Amelia laughed.
"Anytime," Kyoya smiled, squeezing her hand in return. "There will always be someone for you in the end, remember that."
He looked at her as she nodded smiling. She didn't realize that Kyoya cared this much about her. She just assumed he was on the sidelines. But…his concern was a different feeling. Maybe he really did care about her. She just didn't know in what sense. Obviously she didn't want her hurt.
"I'll take your word for it," she smiled.
"Now…why don't we make this party more interesting?" Kyoya smirked, motioning to the twins. "I have a few tricks up my sleeve. And I know for a fact that you'll do splendidly."
Amelia smirked at the thought.
"I'm in."
…
"What's taking Amelia so long?" Hikaru asked as they hung out in a private lounge room with the rest of the club away from the parents. It occupied a few chairs and couches, a widescreen TV with a game console, a Ping-Pong table, a pool table and a few long tables of food due to the party.
"You seem rather antsy this evening," Kaoru teased.
"I'm just saying we planned this party for her and she runs off with Kyoya," Hikaru complained, his tone annoyed.
"Hikaru don't be selfish I mean she's staying the whole-" Kaoru began and then froze when the others looked at him.
"What's she staying for?" Honey asked.
"Just she's staying for the whole party that's all," Hikaru laughed nervously stuffing a cookie in Kaoru's mouth. "Shut up," he growled.
Kaoru rolled his eyes munching on the cookie stuffed in his mouth.
"There you are," Amelia greeted with Kyoya following behind her. They hung their jackets on a nearby coat rack. "Kyoya and I were looking all over for you. Mrs. Hitachiin eventually told us you were here."
The boys straightened up as she walked over to them.
"I have to say for February it's not too bad outside. However, I was starting to see some snow clouds coming in I'm afraid," Kyoya mentioned as he sat in an empty seat next to Tamaki and Haruhi in a loveseat.
"Oh I love the snow!" Tamaki grinned.
"How do you like snow when you get beaten in every snowball fight?" Haruhi asked making Tamaki stiffen and blush.
Amelia walked up to the twins, hands behind her back smirking.
"Room for one more?" she asked. The twins grinned moving apart, giving her some space on the luxurious couch.
"Sure!" they grinned as she sat herself in the middle of them.
"Why aren't you guys at the party?" she asked looking between them.
"Just needed a little breather from the grown ups," the twins shrugged.
"Ranka was rather exciting but…" Hikaru started.
"…He insisted on putting Haruhi in as one of Mom's models," Kaoru finished.
"So we had to save her," the twins concluded with smirks at Haruhi. "You owe us Haruhi."
"It's not my fault Dad acts the way he does," Haruhi groaned.
"But I think Haruhi would look cute in a dress!" Honey grinned. Kasanoda turned a little red at the comment. Amelia noticed and smirked.
"Aww what's the matter Casanova?" Amelia smirked eying him.
Kasanoda turned redder.
"Oh nothing. I was just thinking is all," Kasanoda cleared his throat.
"If I could make you that red I'd be more than flattered," she grinned mischievously.
Kasanoda's face was now tomato red. Damn it, he thought. One girl's bad enough right now…
The twins looked between her and Kasanoda trying not to glare at him.
"Well would you look at that," Amelia teased.
Kasanoda swallowed.
"Bathroom," he choked as he ran for the bathroom. Honey and Mori ran after him to make sure he didn't get lost.
"Oops," Amelia laughed lightly.
"Haha good one Imai. He went running," the twins grinned.
"I see you're coming along nicely," Hikaru smirked. Kaoru was laughing at the other end.
"Oh you don't know the half of it," Amelia whispered alluringly at him. She winked at him before grinning mischievously at him. Hikaru swallowed before regaining his composure. He smirked, leaning closer to her ear so no one else could hear.
"Well I guess I'll have to figure you out later," Hikaru purred in her ear. She swallowed, reaching out and grabbing Kaoru's hand instinctively. She gripped making Kaoru looked up at her from laughing noticing Hikaru with a rather wide smirk.
"What are you doing Hikaru?" he questioned laughing.
"Nothing," Hikaru said simply.
"I'm going to get some more food," Haruhi stood up walking back to the main room.
"Hey wait up!" Tamaki called out, following Haruhi. Amelia looked noticing it was just her, the twins and Kyoya.
"I have to say you two throw an interesting party," Kyoya complimented the twins. "Your parents must be impressed."
"Yeah well we tried not to cause too much trouble," Kaoru laughed.
"Although I wish we didn't have to wear the formal attire," Hikaru mentioned, pulling at his tie. "It's so uncomfortable."
"Is that cheesecake?" Amelia grinned, getting up and going one of the tables.
"Yep! Just like you asked," the twins grinned, putting their hands behind their heads. Amelia laughed as she went over to the table.
Kyoya smirked as he got up, walking over to the twins.
"So Amelia told me that she's staying over for the weekend," Kyoya smirked, crossing his arms about his chest. The twins froze looking between him and Amelia as she grabbed some of the cheesecake.
"What are you talking about senpai?" the twins laughed. Kyoya looked over at Amelia who stood only a few feet away.
"Amelia can you do me a favor?" Kyoya asked as Amelia stood there eating her slice of cheesecake.
"Sure what's up?" she asked as she walked over to them.
"Can I trouble you to get me some water? I believe there are bottles set out in the main room," Kyoya replied. He grabbed her arm gently.
"Oh and uh…take your time," Kyoya smirked. She winked at him when the twins weren't looking.
"Sure," she grinned, eating her cheesecake while she walked out of the room closing the door behind her.
"Now then, lets get down to business," Kyoya began, pushing up his glasses.
The twins looked at Kyoya rather curiously.
"What's this about Kyoya?" the twins asked looking oddly.
"You can't sit there and tell me you're too stupid to realize that you like her," Kyoya mentioned lowly.
"Okay fine she's staying over. But what can we do our parents are out of town again," Kaoru mentioned.
"Then tell me was it her plan or yours on this arrangement?" Kyoya asked.
"What does it matter if it's her choice or not?" Hikaru asked.
"Because it means she's obviously making a move on you two," Kyoya smiled rather amused. The twins looked at each other.
"What do you mean?" they asked rather annoyed.
"Think about it," Kyoya began. "It's her birthday, she's asking to stay with you for the weekend while your parents are out which means…you'll be alone with her."
The twins froze at the realization. Oh crap.
"Maybe we can pretend we're sick," Kaoru mentioned.
"Or that our parents don't like her," Hikaru added.
"After Mrs. Hitachiin's reaction earlier today along with your mother discussing with Miss Pinto all night and inviting her to the trip you honestly think that Amelia is going to believe your parents don't like her?" Kyoya reminded.
"We can still be sick," Hikaru snapped.
"Why are you trying to find reasons to get rid of her? I thought you liked her?" Kyoya asked.
"Yeah we do but-" the twins began, but hesitated looking at each other. Why were they trying to push her out?
Kyoya smirked taking off his glasses, sitting himself on the coffee table in front of them.
"I think there's something you two need to understand," Kyoya began. The twins watched him. Something about his personality had changed but they couldn't pinpoint what it was. But whatever it was, it made them tense.
He leaned forward with his elbows on his knees.
"She does like you two," Kyoya continued lowly. "However, if you keep rejecting her and pushing her away, you have to understand the consequences of your actions."
"Meaning?" the twins asked, tilting their heads.
"Not that I can really say but…certainly you two won't get a chance to be with her any closer than you are now," Kyoya replied. "And it's only a matter of time before she gives up and goes to someone else."
"Wait since when do you care about what we think of her?" Kaoru asked.
"Or that she'll end up going to someone else?" Hikaru questioned. Kyoya smirked.
"You're not stupid enough to believe that no one else finds her attractive, are you?" Kyoya asked. "At least those of us who do know her personally."
"Of course she's attractive!" Kaoru exclaimed. "I mean she is as a girl everyone can see that."
"I'm starting to think you're pulling our leg just for us to admit something," Hikaru growled, rather annoyed. "We don't care if other people are attracted to her."
"Then tell me, why you two are always glaring at Casanova every time he looks at her?" Kyoya asked. The twins froze.
What does this guy have eyes on the back of his head? The twins thought as they swallowed hard.
"We're not jealous of him!" the twins growled. Kyoya sighed, standing up and grabbing his glasses from the table
"Well then, sooner or later you're going to have to face the fact that you two like her," Kyoya began.
"However…" he looked at them. "Don't be surprised if your rejections of wanting to be close to her continue, leading her to decide to find someone else."
The twins rolled their eyes.
"Yeah like that'll ever happen," the twins ignored.
"Who would possibly have the gall to try to ask her out anyway? We'd make his life a living hell," Hikaru smirked, his voice filled with pride at the thought.
"No one could handle us," Kaoru smirked like his twin.
The knob on the door began to turn as Kyoya raised his glasses to his face, pushing them into place.
"Oh believe me, I think I can handle you two just fine," he smirked. The twins looked at him in shock. What did he mean by that?
Amelia walked into the room with a bottle of water.
"Sorry about that Kyoya. I had to run to the kitchen and refill the coolers for Mrs. Hitachiin," Amelia smiled, handing him the water bottle.
"Thank you, I'm sorry for the trouble," Kyoya smiled.
"No problem," Amelia smiled then looked at the twins oddly.
"What's with you two?" she asked.
"Uh…" they began.
"Oh we were just chatting and I stumped them," Kyoya grinned. The twins watched Kyoya.
"Oh your father wanted you to come meet him in the main room," Amelia mentioned.
"Thank you. Lucky for these two I've been called," Kyoya teased. Amelia rolled her eyes laughing. "Well I must be off."
Kyoya smirked at the twins.
"You three have fun this weekend!" he grinned.
"I'm sure we will," Amelia smiled at them. She felt Kyoya grab her hand.
"It's been a lovely evening Miss Wolfe," Kyoya smiled, kissing her hand. "Oh and happy birthday."
Amelia blushed at him, smiling.
"Thank you Kyoya," Amelia thanked as not noticing the twins fuming at him.
"Oh and try to play nice you two. I want Amelia back in one piece on Monday for her customers," Kyoya winked at them. Who does he think he is? they thought.
"Here I'll walk you out," Amelia suggested. The twins got up from their seat.
"Wait Imai!" they called out. Amelia jumped and laughed.
"I'll be right back. I promise!" Amelia grinned as she headed out the door. Kyoya looked at the twins as she closed it.
"Now…enjoy your weekend boys," Kyoya smirked as he followed Amelia out the door to the main room.
The twins looked at each other suddenly afraid.
"You don't think he's going to try to steal her do you?" Hikaru asked. Kaoru swallowed.
"I don't think Kyoya's that type of guy," Kaoru sighed.
"Still…" the twins said worriedly.
How am I going to get her to like me? they both thought as the room remained silent with revelations of reality.