Keep It Together (OHSHC/Hikaru Love Story)

Chapter 19

Kyoya acted innocent, "He was so polite and nice about it that I couldn't say no. Besides, now he can get to know the rest of us. Isn't that what you wanted." I had never said that, ever. How was it that he was always at the center of my misfortunes? I also noticed that the twins had already left in annoyance, and I knew they were going to be a pain the rest of the day.

"That's very sweet of you, Eric. Thank you," I thanked, even though I was very unsure how his present to me was going to turn out. "The only issue is that I'm supposed to work as a Hostess on this trip, but I'll be with you whenever I get a spare moment, okay?"

"Kyoya already told me. Don't worry about it, Amarante," he assured me, giving me a kiss on the cheek. "I'm going to go set up my things. I'll catch up with you later, okay?"

Those damn devils.... I didn't know why they were doing it, but the twins effectively kept me away from Eric whenever I had free time, which wasn't very often. The girls kept me busy most of the day, and the twins managed to either find other girls for me to entertain or made me play games. Not to mention there was an unnatural amount of shellfish on the beach that I had to avoid.

I came up behind Eric late in the day and grabbed his arm, panting, "I... I found you!"

"Whoa, are you okay, Amarante? You look exhausted!" Eric fretted, stopping so I could rest.

"They're working me hard today," I nodded. I gave him a weak smile. "Don't worry, though. I finally have a little bit of time to myself, and the other hosts aren't anywhere in sight."

He gripped my hand, "Good. Maybe we can go out into the ocean for a little while?" Suddenly, a beach ball rolled past us. No, I groaned.

Hikaru ran by and caught it. When he stood up, he saw Eric and I together. The devilish spark came into his eyes. "Oh, hey, Katashi... and Eric. I didn't expect to see you two so far from everyone else."

Eric explained, "I was just taking a walk. I wanted to enjoy the scenery."

"Sounds like fun. So, Katashi, Tamaki is playing volleyball with Kaoru and I. You want to join? It can be twins vs. twins!" Hikaru suggested.

I immediately denied, waving my hands around, "No way! I've already joué all your games today!"

He pouted, "Yeah, but you promised me you'd play this one. Please?" I sighed. I had promised him when I found out we were going to the beach. I was such a pushover.

Even though he looked disappointed, Eric told me, "Go on ahead, Amarante. It's fine." He knew Hikaru wasn't going to give up, either.

I apologized, "I'm sorry. I think Haruhi is down the beach if you want to try talking with her while I'm gone." I kissed his cheek and went off with Hikaru.