Long Lost and Newly Found (OHSHC)

Chapter Seven : Asuka ♬

(A/N: I'm following the manga, with my own plot mixed in. So until I say, no one is promoting through grades XD. Also, I don't own OHSHC. Credit goes to the wonderful mangaka, Hatori Bisco-sensei)

Asuka ♬

I flinched when Chihaya-chan fell, but stayed in my seat. She was really clumsy, huh? I sipped my tea and glanced at Yui. She was pouting just a bit.

"What's the matter, Yui?" I smiled, amused.

"Nothing." She shook her head and ate a finger sandwich. "Theesh are gud..."

I chuckled at her and set my tea cup down. "You think all food is good, Yui."

She stuck her tongue out, reminding me just how childish was. I smiled, looking up as Hikaru and Kaoru sat back on the couch. "Is Chihaya-chan alright?"

"Yes, Haruhi had a bandage." Kaoru smiled, and I blushed.

The rest of the hour went by without a hitch, and I excused myself from the Host Club before they were done for the day. Yui followed me, and I clutched my bag to my chest as we waited for my limo to pull up. "You want a ride, Yui?" I glanced down at my short friend.

She shook her head and smiled. "Nah. I have a few things to do on the way home." With that, she turned and walked down the street, waving her hand over her shoulder.

I shook my head and climbed into the limo, picking up the tablet that waited for me inside. I unlocked it and scanned the document on the screen. It was a report on Chihaya-chan's parents, and I put the tablet down when I was finished. Her parents had left the country a couple years ago, leaving her in the care of my brother and father.

I pulled out my phone and dialed the familiar number. It rang only once before it was answered by my private investigator friend, Dai. "Ah, Asuka-san. What's up?" He sounded like he'd just woken up.

"The report you sent me. Is it accurate?" I stared out the window on the way to the Hiro estate, where I lived.

"Uh, yea. I'm an expert, I can find anything." He sounded cocky, so I hung up.

I glared at the tablet on the seat next to me, running the words i had read through my head.

'The girl's parents, Gin Suoh and Kiara Suoh, are currently living in America, running the business from there. They have made no movements to move back to Japan recently. They are aware of their daughter's current situation...'

Blah blah blah. I sighed, frustrated. What could I do about it? Now that I know that my father's cousin has decided to live apart from his child, I felt hurt for her. But it wasn't my business. I only wanted to learn more about my cousin. There wasn't anything I could do, though.

The limo finally stopped and I stepped out as my door was opened. I nodded to the driver and headed inside. The giant mahogany door clicked shut, surprisingly soft for it's immense size. The foyer was in a cream colour, the floor a white marble with black specks sprinkled throughout. A padded blue sofa sat along the wall to my right, and a painting of my uncle hung on the left. He was my mother's uncle, actually. He had bought this estate when I was small, and I had inherited it when he passed a year ago.

As I made my way into the front hall, a maid scurried you and undid the clasps on the back of my uniform. "Asuka-sama, the bath is ready for you." I smiled my thanks and headed up the grande stairs to my personal suite.

The colours in the sitting room of my suite were soft pastels. The sofas (there were two), the three chairs, the rug in the middle that covered the golden wooden floor. There was a shelf that lined two of the walls, filled with books of all kinds, except for one section. That section was filled with my CDs and a few binders that were full of music sheets. My violin laid on a table nearby, ready to be played. My sketchbooks were in another shelf, with my pencils next to them. On one shelf sat pictures of my uncle that raised me, my parents, and my brother. A jar of assorted candies sat on the coffee table in the middle of the room, and a flat screen television took up a third wall. In between all this were two doors, not including the one I entered through. One door led to my bedroom, the other to my bathroom.

I headed to the bathroom, slipping out of the Ouran uniform and my socks and shoes. Before long, I was finished with my bath and wearing black pyjama pants and a red tank. My mind lingered on Chihaya-chan until I finally drifted off to sleep.

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I sat near Kaoru and Hikaru, my cheeks warm. The boys were doing a tropical theme cosplay today, and a lot of skin was showing. There were trees and animals everywhere, giving the room a feel akin to paradise.

One of the girls sitting with us clasped her hands and studied the twins. "What are you doing for the Christmas party?"

That's right. It was already in the middle of December. I sipped my tea and stayed quiet, observing for the moment.

"We reserved the entire large hall in the central campus, so there will be a dance." Hikaru smiled, resting his arm on the arm of his chair.

"And we're thinking of having some casinos." Kaoru added in, smiling as well. "Of course it will come with rewards."

A dance, huh? I smiled, sipping more tea.

"Actually, I wanted to spend some time alone, Kaoru..." Hikaru suddenly leaned towards his younger twin, caressing his face gently.

Kaoru leaned forward as well, mere inches from his face. "Don't say that, Hikaru..!" Tears gathered in his eyes. "I wanted it too..!"

"Wonderful~! Brotherly love, southern country flavour!!" The girls around me squealed, and I sighed. If only Kaoru-kun would speak to me that softly....

I finished my tea and set the cup down, folding my hands in my lap. I suppose I'll be going dress shopping soon, then.

Before I realized, it was time to leave. I glanced at Tamaki and Chihaya-chan, wishing I could... 'no no!' I shook my head and slapped my cheeks. None of those thoughts! As I turned to leave my eye caught another.

The steely gaze of Kyoya Otori met mine, and I smiled as I left for the day. I had a bad feeling about his glare.