Just Look into It

28. Smug Look

Ryo sighed as she looked at the group of boys in front of her. 

Haruhi tried not to laugh at the expression on her face. 

"Why didn't you tell me that the trip you were going on was at the same location I was to be working at?" she finally asked, turning her gaze to Kyouya. He adjusted his glasses and continued past her into the villa. 

"I don't see how our presence will affect your work," he replied. "Besides, I thought it was rather obvious."

She paused, realizing that he probably had arranged things this way to ensure that she would go on the trip with them. Something similar to how things had gone with the Aqua Garden, as she had always turned down his offers of trips with Tamaki and himself before.

"Alright, just stay away from my laptop and any exposed wiring," she warned, following him into the house. "Yuu is here so if I find anyone antagonizing him, the trip won't be nearly as enjoyable."

Kyouya smirked while Tamaki and the twins winced. 

The hosts all greeted her brother as they made themselves comfortable, staying true to her warning by giving her plenty of space as she sat down behind her laptop once more. It wasn't long until they had all left for the beach, leaving her in a peaceful silence once more. 

After a while, Yuu silently approached. "Ryo?"

She stopped working and turned to him. "Yeah?"

"Can we go to the beach and spend time with Kyouya and the others?" he asked, hands twitching in preparation to start pleading with her. To his surprise, she nodded. 

"Yeah, I got most of my work done last night," she answered. There was suddenly a notification from her system. As it was still adjusting to the location, she was confused. "One sec."

Ryo felt a weight land on her shoulders as she watched a large number of their guests arriving on the beach. 

"Yuu, a lot of the ladies from the dance are here," she warned. His eyes lit up slightly. "Those hosts are rubbing off on you, aren't they?"

A bit irked, she let her brother drag her out to the beach, barely managing to snag her notebook on the way. By the time they reached the hosts, she could already see the boys enjoying themselves and entertaining the girls with a number of classic beach scenarios. As always, Kyouya was a bit separated from the others. 

"Why am I not surprised?" she mused, coming to a stop at his side. Yuu was looking around eagerly, eyes wide as he considered all of the things he could draw. "I'm glad I got most of my work finished last night."

"Impressive," he responded, finishing up whatever he was writing before closing his notebook. "If that's the case, why don't you join our guests and enjoy the beach?"

She glanced down at Yuu. "I have no interest in being hosted- and I'm hesitant to let you use my brother."

He grinned. "Ah, yes. That would be entirely up to Mr. Yuu."

Sly as ever, she watched as Kyouya knelt down next to her brother, catching his attention. 

"Yes?" her brother asked, pulling his eyes away from Tamaki's position on a rock with another girl. 

"I'm sure a number of the beautiful ladies here would love to see your drawings," he said, flattering the younger boy. "Would you mind drawing a few of them should they ask?"

Yuu eagerly nodded. "Yes! Come on Ryo!"

She lightly glared at Kyouya, who clearly knew what he was doing. He stood and dusted himself off, giving her a grin. Ryo couldn't find it in her to be annoyed as she noticed how happy her brother looked. 

"Alright, let's go," she conceded. Her gaze returned to the dark-haired male. "Did any of these girls bring security with them that I should know of?"

"Surprisingly, no. This is a private beach after all, but do be careful."

A bit amused, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a handheld taser. "I was under the impression that I would be spending the weekend alone, I believe I'll be alright."

His eyes widened slightly before he nodded. "Please do keep that away from the twins."

"Of course." Growing more impatient, Yuu pulled at her arm.  "Alright, alright. Let's go."

"By the way, I assumed that you wouldn't bring a swimsuit," Kyouya called out before she could get too far. "I had the twins bring the one you selected at the garden for you."

She sighed but nodded, having been hoping to get away without changing. The two siblings hurried back to their room, and sure enough, the black two-piece was sitting on her bed. Pulling on the skirt and top, she grabbed a spare shirt from her bag and tied it off like she had done the last time. 

Yuu was practically bouncing at the door, sketchbook in hand as he waited for her. Ryo tucked her phone and taser into a small purse, keeping her notebook on hand as she grabbed sunscreen and towels for them. 

"Go ahead and sit by Haruhi," she told her brother, seeing that he wanted to move much faster. "I'll be right behind you."

Sure enough, he started to race across the sand, nearly knocking Haruhi over when he jumped on her back. She set up their things next to where Haruhi was sitting, smiling as she noticed him watching the other hosts. Ryo quickly put on a layer of sunscreen on herself, watching to make sure he didn't run off before it was his turn.

"Yuu, sunscreen," she called, getting his attention. The boy turned around with a pout, putting his sketchbook down. 

"Why?"

She blinked. "Because you'll get a sunburn otherwise, and then you'll be miserable."

He shook his head. "Later."

"No, you'll put some on now, and if you start getting pink you'll put more on later," she told him, stepping closer. Her eyes narrowed as he stepped back, a familiar mischievous look growing in his eyes. A number of eyes were already on the pair as the majority of girls were unfamiliar with the two. "Yuu- don't you dare-"

Her brother shot off, a wild grin on his face as he ducked around the twins and raced across the sand. 

"Look at that," Kaoru noted. "She really is a soft big sister."

Ryo took off after him, trying to stop herself from grinning. "Yuu Hisakawa get back here!"

"No!" he shouted back. 

She faintly noticed some of the girls laughing and cheering for the two siblings, about equally split. 

"Run Yuu!"

"Get him Miss Hisakawa!"

"Over here!"

Ryo smirked, panting slightly as the two darted around guests and tables, her brother laughing wildly whenever she missed grabbing him. Looking ahead of her, she could see a group of girls laughing and grinning, blocking the path to stop her brother. 

He darted through their legs but was slowed down enough. The girls parted as she raced by. 

"Thank you!" she quickly called, reaching out and snagging her brother. 

The two fell to the ground as he suddenly tripped. Careful not to land on him, she quickly let go of his arm and threw herself over him, landing face-first in the sand.

"Are you alright?" 

"Are you both okay?"

Ryo winced as she sat up, pulling her glasses from her face and dusting the sand from her skin. Yuu sat up himself, a dumbfounded look on his face. She moved closer to her brother, checking him over. 

"Are you alright, Yuu?" she quickly asked, watching as he blinked owlishly. "Yuu?"

"Yeah." 

"Okay good," she sighed. "Now put some sunscreen on."

He nodded, no longer arguing. 

Suddenly she heard a series of squeals and aw's, noticing the small crowd the two had attracted. Ryo flushed as she caught Kyouya's eye and his smug look. They were playing right into his hand, huh?