surprise party

Nori was concerned he wouldn't be allowed in. Of course, he knew Ryan—he was friends with Ageha, who was very close to Nanami, so they'd been around each other a lot—but Ageha was... a different case. He still couldn't be in her presence without receiving frosty, narrow-eyed looks. She might have accepted his gift (a large bag of assorted candies, since Nanami told him Ryan liked sweet things), and told him to leave!

He'd been able to find something purple, though. It took him some digging, but he turned out to have an old shirt with purple in the design printed onto it; surely it was good enough for the party.

But what would he do if Ageha really forced him to leave? He had no other plans.

Kage hadn't been surprised by Finn's invitation. The Orchestra was really helping the drama club out, preparing the music for the upcoming school play. She HAD, however, been surprised to recieve one from Ageha. They weren't on the best of terms, bonding only on their mutual dislike for Finn. In truth, he frightened Kage and he knew it. She was only grateful he respected her enough not to get in her face. She had specifically met Ryan through Finn and the two had become pretty good friends. Even more so when she began dating Crystal.

Finding something purple hadn't been a problem for Kage. It WAS her favorite color. Not only was she NEVER seen without the purple star she wore in her hair, but she wore a t-shirt bearing the image of a purple-dressed fairy. The t-shirt was acompanied by baggy chain-covered pants, purple bracelets, and a spiked choker....as well as the amber locket her mother had given her.

"Forgive me, Miss Treasa!" Naoko opened the front door, arms full of grocery bags. Kage took them and helped Naoko carry them into the kitchen. Kage assured her it was alright. Now that Naoko was home to keep an eye on Keagan(Kage had to remind herself their grandmother still treated him like a child), she could leave. She shot a quick message to Ageha.

Leaving now. Had to wait for the maid to get back to watch Keagan. I swear Gran thinks he's still a child.

A familiar head of bouncing golden hair caught her eyes and Kage had to smile. Purple really wasn't Crystal's color, but she wasn't about to point it out. She was just happy to see her. "Gaol!" she called. It was a petname, the Gaelic word for 'love'. She caught up to Crystal, looping her arm through the taller girl's. "Hello, dear."

A party! A pair of bright green eyes shone excitedly as the limo she rode passed the houses. Beside her sat a rather pissed- off looking red head.

Kai hardly noticed, though; in fact, she was practically bouncing in her seat in anticipation; when Suzu- Chan and Yuri- Chan had invited her to this part, she hadnt hesitated for a second before accepting, and promising her big sister would joining her, though that had taken quite a bit of convincing. (Begging.)

Their driver dropped the Ohime sisters off at the house and Kagami wasnt even outside yet by the time that Kai had reached the door, knocking enthusiastically. The girl wore her hair in its normal ponytail, with a bright pink bow. She wore a dress with a white top, and a large bow accentuation her chest, and a ruffled pink skirt and pink shoes with just enough heels to add a bit to her height.

In her hands was a wrapped box; she didnt know the boy the party was for, and she hadnt known what to get him. And so, she had picked the thing she was always excited about receiving as a present; inside the box was a blueberry- filled white chocolate cupcae, the very treat her mother brought her whenever she came home. There was also a greeting card that Kai had enthusiastically signed.

When the door was opened in response to her knocking Kai would smile enthusiastically. "Hi! My names Ohime, Kai! Suzu and yuri inviited me? uh, us." She smiled, a blindingly bright smile that would have charmed just about anyone.

Suzu was nervous as hell. Finn had told her Ageha was throwing a party and had invited her. Ageha terrified her. The girl had a bit of a temper that constantly made Suzu feel inferior. Because of this, and Finn's encouragement to 'invite her friends', she had invited Kai and Yuri. At least having her fellow Hostesses, one being her sister, there would make her feel all the more comfortable. Suzu hadn't done much with her head, except make it a little bit spikier. She wore a white t-shirt with purple writing over purple three-quarter-inch sleeved shirt, a pair of jeans, and converse boots. Pinned to the cat-eared hat that she wore lopsided on her head was a button with the image of some obscure 90s video game character.

"Come ON, Yuri, we're gonna be late! I don't want to make a bad impression on Senpai!" she called to her sister. Yuri always took FOREVER. Kai, Crystal, and Kage were probably already there. Suzu practically worshipped Finn. He was talented, confident, and handsome, not that she had a crush or anything.

An hour later, her sister was ready and Suzu was chomping at the bit to get going. "C'mon, c'mon! Let's go!" she rushed for the door, only to listen to her sister complain about the weather and not wanting to walk. "It's GOOD for you! You need regular exercise!" No luck. Yuri was NOT going to walk. "Fine. Brat."

Thankfully, she had conviced her sister to allow them to take the CAR and NOT the limo. She didn't want to stand out too much. She shifted nervously, unable to keep still. The moment they pulled up to the building, she was out of the car and rushing up to the door just in time to see Kai. "Kai-chan!" she called, waving. "Ohime-senpai!" She never felt comfortable addressing Kagami by her first name. Spotting Souta opening the door, she smiled a bit. "Is Finn-senpai here yet?" she asked him.

Yuri was taking her time getting ready. She had to! If she didn't, no one would be impressed at all. They only thing she and Suzu needed to worry about was getting there before Ryan. Yuri rolled her eyes as she adjusted her dress, making sure that it was up high enough to not fall and show a little too much of her chest. The top part was white, the bottom flowing material was a light purple mixed with pink. Yuri just couldn't do full purple! Besides, she even took the time to change the bow on her headband to be purple. 

She finally came out of the bathroom ready and made a face at Suzu. "Suzu...can't you dress a little...better?" She asked before putting up a hand and shook her head. "Never mind, let's get going." She said grabbing a small hand purse and followed her sister downstairs. Her eyes widened as she heard Suzu wanted to walk...in the rain. "No." There was no way, that Suzu would get Yuri outside in heels and a dress in this weather. 

Finally they got to a compromise: the car rather than the limo or walking. Yuri had agreed though she felt terrible not using the limo. "Will you calm down, Suzu?" She asked her sister seeing her fidget during the ride. She sighed and fixed her hair behind her ear, watching as Suzu  practically flew out of the car. She got out herself seeing Kagami and Kai there as well. "Hello!" She called out walking up and frowned slightly as she still felt small whenever she was next to Kagami. Totally not cool.... She thought. 

You were bound to hear things when you were involved in the same sport as a member of the student council. That was just a side benefit of joining the cheerleading squad for Suzume, whose original interest had been simply in their activities themselves. Getting a cute uniform along with making influential friends were just extra great bonuses for him which made it all the more enjoyable. Take for example tonight. There was a party going on that some people had been invited to, yet Suzume hadn't met any of those guests. However his friend and teammate Scarlett had been invited, then extended the invitation to her fellow cheerleader. At least that was what he recalled the process as being. Honestly it was all kind of a blur since he'd immediately seized the opportunity to dig through his wardrobe for something both purple and fittingly cute for his big debut.

Admittedly it was only a debut in the sense that he would be meeting a good number of high school students for the first time. Suzume liked to plan things at his pace, though, and this was something that could be used to heighten his chances of getting involved in an even bigger future. The Host Club was well known enough that even a middle schooler knew of its activities and in this case aspired to join it. Or be selected for it. If he made himself known and loved by others before getting to high school there was a good chance the club would have to invite him! Boys and girls alike would demand he be able to host clients. It seemed like quite a lot of fun, so this was an important first step. He was dropped off before the residence in a nondescript but undoubtedly expensive car.

Many students were already present but so far Suzume recognized exactly zero of them. All the same he stood tall in his purple heels which had only recently been added to his collection - what a night to use them! They accentuated the matching skirt and blazer that accompanied a white silken blouse to create a very professional-yet-somehow-cute look. His hair swaying behind him as he sauntered to the door, he wondered what the purpose of the party was. Scarlett had probably mentioned it but in his excitement about meeting new people he hadn't really been listening. Was it a party for someone? If so it was someone he didn't know yet. That said he could ensure that more people would know him now that he was at a major social event.

"You can all rest easy, ladies and gentlemen, for I have arrived!" he announced in an ambiguously feminine voice, "You all look fabulous, by the way!"