(Haruhi POV)

I knew what was happening this time, so I didn't struggle as much as I did the first time this happened. Though that doesn't mean I let the twins take me without a fight.

"Hey! Put me down you two! I wanted to get some shopping done today! LET ME GO! NOW!" I shouted at the twins. Though this time I just shouted at them, instead of actually struggling.

"Sorry, can't. The boss said to retrieve you and bring you to Kyoya-senpai's family's new water park." Hikaru said matter-of-factly.

"Besides," Kaoru piped up, "Grocery shopping is boring. This'll be much more fun!" He explained with a grin.

I merely sighed and gave up, as I already knew for a fact that doing anything but complying would be a useless endeavor.

~Time Skip to when they get to the park~

When we get out of the limousine the twins make attempts to grab me again but I avoid them saying I can walk myself. Instead they fall in step next to me with slight frowns on their faces.

(Hikaru POV)

Kaoru and I go to pick Haruhi up so we can carry her inside but she dodges us while telling us that she can walk herself. I frown because I wanted to touch her silky smooth skin again but settle for walking next to her instead.

Once we get inside, I tell our maids to help Haruhi get changed into one of the bathing suits we brought for her. As they guide her away I can't help but pray for the one with the pink ruffles. Curse my perverted mind.

(Haruhi POV)

I was pushed inside by the pair of cat-faced young women who serve as maids for the twins. They block my view at first but I already know what I'm going to see.

"Our masters have brought many swim suits for you to choose from Miss Fujioka." The maid on the left says in a voice that is way too cheery to be authentic.

"Yes, choose any one you'd like." Her counter-part chimes in as they step aside. "Though we would recommend this one in particular." They say as they bring out a familiar skimpy bathing suit.

(Tamaki POV)

"Hikaru! Kaoru! Where is my sweet baby girl?! What did you sneaky devils do to her?!" I shout, getting frustrated that I had been waiting here for 10 minutes and still have not seen my precious Haruhi yet. Hikaru glances at me uninterested.

"We haven't done anything to her boss." He says, rolling his eyes at the question.

"Yeah," Kaoru pipes up. "She's just getting her bathing suit on. Be patient."

I make an exasperated noise and whine, "But just waiting here is so boring!" as I fall to the floor pouting.

"I know!" Exclaims Huni-senpai , "Why don't we go wait outside the changing rooms for Haru-chan!"

I jump up, brightening immediately. "That's a great idea!" I cheer as I ran off to the changing rooms, the other hosts following at a more moderate pace behind me.

(Hikaru POV)

As we approach the changing rooms we hear voices but can't really discern what they are saying until we hear a familiar embarrassed screech.

"T-There's no way I'm wearing that! It's just a bunch of strings!"

And just like that the heads of 2/3 of the host boys simultaneously whip around to glare heatedly at Kaoru and I. We gulp, fearing for our lives.

(Haruhi POV)

I sigh exasperatedly at the two smirking maids. "Just, put it away. Or better yet - Burn it." I grumble at them as I search through the bathing suits for one in particular. After about 5 minutes of searching I finally find it in between a blue one piece that is fashioned to look sort of like a sleeveless tuxedo top with a ruffled mini-skirt and a bikini made of three sea shells and some string. It's a bit more revealing than I would like but it will have to do. Lord knows that it's much better than most of the other swim suits here. I quickly pull it on and exit the changing room.

(Kaoru POV)

Just as Hikaru and I thought we would be killed for sure, Haruhi walks out in that pink ruffled swim suit Hikaru likes so much. Now that it's on her I can see why. Damn those ruffles work wonders for her. And thankfully the other guys were so busy staring at her that they forgot they wanted to kill us, thank god. Then Kyoya-senpai started to frown though I quickly saw why. Right above the edge of the swim suit top you could see the curves of her heart shaped scar, still an angry red. Haruhi still looks a bit confused at the sudden change in mood until she realizes why as well.

"Kyoya-senpai," She starts sympathetically "I'm fine. Yeah I was a bit roughed up but other than that I was ok."

"OK?!" He bellows, frustrations apparent. "You could have been killed or worse!"

"Yes, but I wasn't." She replies, tone still calm and even.

"But you could have been! You almost were! And that scar!" Kyoya barks then sighs and murmurs. "We just want you to be safe. Can you promise me that?"

"Kyoya-senpai promising you that would be near to impossible." She reasons coldly. We all look at her, shocked but before any of us can say anything she continues voice lighter. "However, I will try my best."

We all stand in awe of her for a while, almost as if we couldn't quite comprehend what she said though it was a simple statement. Then Huni-senpai beams, "Aw, group hug!" and dashes over to her, quickly followed by the boss. Hikaru and I shrug and run over to hug her as well. Eventually even Mori-senpai and Kyoya-senpai join in. We stay like that for a few minutes then let go.

"Now come on guys," She says cheerily "Let's have some fun. By the way I would recommend avoiding the wave pool." We all nod bit confused at her last statement.

(Haruhi POV)

After that heart-felt moment we head into the actual park to do what we intended to do in the first place, have fun. Though sure enough, during a water gun fight Tamaki slips on a conveniently placed banana peel into the totem control pole. Oh well at least no one was in the wave pool at the time. Though I suppose I should start mentally preparing. Next times the beach!

End of Chapter 21

Hey guys yes I know it's been 8 months I am really sorry I took so long, it's just I either had writers block or had things to do so I never got around to finishing what I started of this chapter. But now I'm back and full of more ideas than ever so I'll be updating a lot throughout the rest of the summer. By the way my birthday was on the 21st of July so if you could give me a review as a late birthday present that'd be great. Oh and before I go I'd just like to say check out my profile for other stories by me a ideas for stories that I haven't written yet. Until the next chapter, I'll see you then!~ Anime-chan.