Hana heard voices murmuring as she stepped into the dining room for  breakfast. Everyone was there except for Natsume, Subaru, and Futo.

"Good morning!" She said with a little wave.The whispering stopped abruptly when she said this, and all heads turned to her, they all had smiles on their faces.

Their starring started to make Hana feel self-conscious. She looked down at her sun dress. 'Do I look that bad? Or do I have something on my face?!' She thought and put her right hand to her face. Her cheeks grew hot. "What?" She asked.

Ukyo chuckled, "We're going on a family vacation." He said with a glowing smile. Hana's face lit up. "I've heard of those! Where are we going?"

Wataru bounced over to her, "We're going to the beach! Won't that be fun?" He asked, his voice full of glee. Hana smiled brightly. "I'm so exited! I leaned how to swim at my apartment complex's pool, when I wasn't doing classes online."

Ukyo put a finger up to his chin, "That reminds me, we have to enroll you in high school." He said. Hana shook her head. "I'm a student at Meiji Online University." She said as if as it was nothing.

Her siblings were awestruck. "But you're sixteen, aren't you? Asked Kaname with a smirk. Hana shrugged, "Yes, but schooling was one of the only things I could do at home. I took a lot of extra classes to keep my mind off the pain." She replied absentmindedly.

Iori, who was the closest one to her put a hand on her shoulder. She looked up at him, seeing the sorrow in his eyes. She turned to the rest of he siblings to see the same look.

She smiled warmly at them. "Don't worry! Those days are past! We're gonna have so much fun!" She said as as Tsubaki lunged at her, hugging her tightly. "This means we have to buy a swim suit, too! Let's go shopping!"

All color drained from Hana's face. She had been expecting this, but now that it had come up, she was suddenly frightened. "O-okay." She said slowly.

"I wanna go, too!" Wataru exclaimed, Hana smiled warmly. "Okay!" Ema walked up to Hana with a beaming
smile. "That sounds fun! Can I come?" She asked.

"Sure! The more the merrier!" Tsubaki said as he grabbed both of his sisters and hugged them tightly. "Let's go!" He added hurriedly, ushering the two out the door.

"Hold it." Interrupted Ukyo, just as Tsubaki started to open the door. "What?" whined Tsubaki  with a silly pout on his face. Hana couldn't help but giggle. Unfortunately for her, Tsubaki heard her. He turned toward her, eyebrow raised, and deepened the pout. Making her hold her breath to keep from laughing.

Just then, luckily for Hana, Ukyo continued. "I have the day off, so I'll come as well." Tsubaki groaned as Hikaru looks up. "I think I'll go, too. I need a new dress. Anyone else?" He asks, looking around.

"I'd like to go." Said Louis, "Sounds like fun!" Masaomi exclaims. " I'll go." Azusa shrugs, "Me too." Iori follows. "Don't forget about me." Kaname stated with a half smile. "If everyone else is going, I guess I'll go, too" Yuusuke grumbled.

"Go where?" Everyone turns to see Subaru emerging from the kitchen, sports drink in hand.

Wataru excitedly bounces over to Subaru. "We're taking Hana shopping! Everyone is going! Can you come?!" He pleads, making his cutest face.

Subaru looks up and locks eyes with Hana. She smiled warmly and Subaru's cheeks became slightly pink. "I-uh well I... I guess that sounds cool." He said, looking away from Hana.

"Well then, let's go!" Beams Masaomi as he grabbed his keys. They filed out of the building into two separate cars. Hana was pulled into the passenger seat of a minivan with Masaomi at the wheel, Tsubaki and Azusa behind them, and Subaru, Iori, and Hikaru in the back.

Hikaru spoke up before the doors closed, "Hey, Hana? Do you mind switching seats with me? It's kind of cramped back here."

Hana nodded, "Of coarse!" She replied and hurriedly scrambled out the passenger door and into the sliding door, situating herself in the middle of the back row, in between Iori and Subaru.

Masaomi started the van and they were off. "W Imoto-chan's first shopping trip! How exciting!" Tsubaki practically squealed, getting another giggle from Hana.

"Your giggle is so cute! Isn't it, Subaru?" Tsubaki grinned at Hana's flushed face. Subaru stiffened at the question. "Y-yeah i-it is." Subaru turned to look out the window so they wouldn't see him blush.

Iori smiled at Hana, she was instantly reminded of a prince. "So, what do you want to buy first?" He enquired, saving her from Tsubaki's teasing.

"I don't know, clothes probably. Maybe a swim suit..." Hana thought aloud, her finger to her chin.

"Oooo! Can I help pick out a suit?! I'll bet you'll look super cute!" Tsubaki cheered, imagining Hana in a swim suit, dozing under and umbrella at the beach.

Almost as if Azusa could read his thoughts, he punched Tsubaki in the head. "Ouch! Azusa that hurt!" Tsubaki whined.

During all this Hana had unknowingly been backing into Subaru, his face becoming a deeper and deeper red.

"We're here!" Hikaru sang from the front seat. Hana snapped to her senses and leaned a little toward Iori to look out the window.

"Whoa! This place is huge!" She said, looking up at The Tokyo Mall. It was big, even for malls.

"Yeah and we can go wherever you want!" Masaomi replied happily, finding a parking space at the front.

Everyone piled out of the car and onto the sidewalk. "Hey guys!" Ema shouted from across the street, hand in hand with Wataru as the rest of the brothers trailed behind. Hana waved at her sister. "Hello!" She shouted back.

"Shall we go in?" Ukyo asked, leading Hana to the door. "O-okay." She stuttered, starting to get nervous because of all the people coming and going through the doors.

"Where do you want to shop first?" Kaname asked Hana in his sinfully smooth voice as he smiled to her.

"I don't really know any stores, what do you think Ema?" Hana asked her sister hopefully. "Um, I know this store with really cute clothes on the top floor. It's awesome!" Ema answered, suddenly excited.

"Alright then, we'll go there." Luis said, leading the way to the elevators. "Yay! It's the window elevator!" Wataru cheered as he skipped into the elevator.

The elevator had no walls, but rather clear glass panels to give the rider a view as they ascended or descended.

Wataru pulled Hana to the back with him so they would have the best view as Kaname pushed the green button with a 28 on it to go to the top floor.

Hana knew something was wrong as soon as the passed the forth floor, and it didn't help that the elevator was going unusually slow.

Hana started to hyperventilate, her face lost all color. "Onee-chan, are you okay?" Wataru asked, concern evident in his voice.

Her siblings stopped all conversation at this, looking at Hana, who nodded her head frantically.

"Everything's fine! We're just really high up." She practically whispered in a shaky voice, not taking her eyes off the ground below.

BOOM!!! All of sudden, there was a crash above them and the elevator abruptly stopped, causing Hana to scream and jump into the arms of her nearest brother, Azusa.

Azusa looked down at his sister, she was badly shaking, here eyes were clamped shut and she buried her face into his chest. He wrapped his arms around her to comfort her.

Tsubaki stood beside Azusa, grumpy that Hana didn't jump into his arms. His expression softens when he saw how absolutely terrified she was.

Ema started talking to her sister in a sweet, calming voice. "You're okay, it's alright. We're here for you. You're not alone, we're here." She went on in her soothing, melodious voice.

After about five minutes Hana's breathing slowed and she stopped shaking. Taking in deep breaths, she suddenly realized that she was in the arms of Azusa.

As soon as Hana realized this the elevator started moving and she clamped her eyes shut again.

About thirty seconds later. They were at the top floor. There was a small 'ding' as the doors opened, revealing a small team of employees waiting to see if the passengers were unscathed.

"Is everyone alright?" Asked a heavy-set woman in a blue vest. Her eyes zeroed in on Hana, who was leaning heavily on Azusa.

"Are you okay, hon?" She asked Hana worriedly. Hana took a deep breath and stood up straight "I'm fine." She answered shakily, "Apparently, I'm not a huge fan of heights." She continued more confidently.

"Alright then, sorry for the inconvenience, enjoy shopping!" The woman apologized before heading off.

"Thank you so much Ema! You really saved me in there, you too Azusa! Sorry for using you as an airbag!" Hana apologized with a blush.

"That's what family is for!" Ema replied and held Hana's hand, Wataru grabbed hold of the other.

"Let's go shopping!" Ema beamed and lead the way to the clothing store. Making sure to avoid windows

"Onee-chan can you try on this one?" Wataru asked holding up a bright pink button-down blouse.

Hana nodded and took the shirt into the dressing room. She emerged wearing the it. Wataru looked her up and down, then shook his head.

"That one isn't adorable enough for Imoto-chan. Try this one!" Tsubaki said handing her a mint green t-shirt that said 'follow your dreams' accented with sparkles.

As soon as she came out of the dressing room at least half her brothers had complimented her.

"Let's make this a fashion show!" Hikaru exclaimed. "We'll tell you which ones to get!" He shoved a pile of clothes everyone picked out into her hands and shoved her into a dressing room.

After seventeen stores and five hours later, the guys (mostly Wataru) decided it was time for some ice cream.

"Are you coming?" Masaomi asked the girls, who had stopped walking. "We're gonna shop over there while you guys have ice cream." Ema said, pointing to a Vicroria's Secret on the other side of the hall.

"Alright, we'll be waiting in the food court when your done." Ukyo replied handing them some money.

"Okay, bye!" Hana waved and walked to the store with Ema before any of the others noticed.

When they entered the store a tall lady with a pink and blue uniform walked up to them. "Hi! My name is Diana! Do you know your size?" The she inquired, Hana nodded.

"Alrighty! What is your cup size?" She asked, Hana turned slightly pink and looked down at her larger than average bust. "C." She answered.

"Band size?" Diana asked, in a slightly surprised tone. "25." Hana answered quickly, her face turning pink.

Diana lowered her clipboard and smiled at the sisters. " I'm sorry, do not have anything in your size up front, but if you'll follow me to the back, I'm sure I can get you what you need." She said in a sweet voice.

Ema nodded and they followed her to the back of the store. When they got to a place where quite a few garments were hanging on racks.

Diana grabbed a certain rack and wheeled it to face the sisters. "Pick one and try it on." She said with her kind smile still intact.

"Okay." Hana obliged as she pick a green one with lacy accents and walked into the changing room. The bra was a perfect fit.

She picked eight bras with matching panties and got the heck out of there!

"Hey guys! We bought you ice cream!"
They heard Tsubaki yell across the food court as soon as they came into view.

"Strawberry sundaes !" Ema beamed, picking up a spoon. Hana just looked at her sundae.

"Do you not like ice cream?" Ukyo asked, snapping her out of a trance-like state. She shook her head.

"I don't know, I've never had any before." She answered, picking up a spoonful.

Tsubaki took out his phone. "Imoto-chan's first ice cream! Smile!" His camera flashes, "How adorable!" He gushes, fangirling over the picture.

She giggled at him and took a bite. Her eyes widen. "Whoa." She gasps, she doesn't pay attention to her brother's chuckles and takes another bite, and then another.

Masaomi smiles at her. "Be careful, or you'll-" he was cut off by Hana's groans of pain.

"Ow ow ow ow!" She whined as she laid her head on the table, covering it with her hands.

"-get a brain freeze." Masaomi finished. "Those are real!?" Hana asked still clutching her head.

"Yep! But ice cream is still yummy!" Wataru replied, licking his ice cream cone. Hana sat up and gave him a closed-eyed smile. "Yes it is."

After they all finished their ice cream it was time for the store that Hana dreaded most.

"Swim suits!" Wataru cheered as everyone walked into the store. Hana was looking around nervously.

"Hana! Try on this one!" Tsubaki said smiling holding out a fluorescent pink bikini. Hana shook her head. "I don't think that will look good on me." Hana said nervously.

"Yep, you're a winter, or maybe a spring, but absolutely not a summer." Hikaru stated, holding out a white one-piece with black flowers.

Hana smiled, took it and headed into the dressing room, leaving her brothers standing around awkwardly in the woman's section of a swim suit store.

When she emerged from the dressing room most of her brothers immediately blushed. She looked pretty in anything, really, but the suit made her look absolutely beautiful to most of the brothers.

But to Ema, Louis, Wataru, and Hikaru it just wasn't good enough. They shook their heads. "What's wrong?" Hana asked, looking down at herself and feeling more and more selfconsious.

"You need color." Louis replied sweetly.
Hana looked at herself in a mirror. "I guess you're right." She responded thoughtfully.

Kaname walked up behind her. "If you're looking for color, how about this one?" He asked in his sinfully smooth voice, holding up a purple and orange bikini. She shook her head.

"I don't think that orange is my color." She said with an apologetic smile. She nervously turned around and yelled out the name of the first brother she saw.

"Hey, Iori! Got anything?" She asked sweetly, causing the prince to smile. "What do you think about this one?" He asked, hold ing up a dark green one piece covered in pink, yellow, red, blue, and purple flowers.

She smiled brightly and took it. "I'll go try it on!" She said, returning to the dressing room, leaving a pouty Kaname in her wake.

When she walked out wearing the suit Ema jumped up and clapped her hands. "This is the one! It's perfect!" She exclaimed, Hikaru nodded.

Then, before anyone else could say anything, a middle-aged woman with too much makeup walked right up to Hana with a huge, toothy grin.

"Hi there!" She greeted over-enthusiastically. "Hello." Hana answered politely, obviously confused.

"Have you ever thought about modeling swim suits?" The lady asked, her smile unfaltering. Hana's smile, however, vanished. Replaced by worry.

"N-n-no I c-could never." She refused shakily backing away. "Why not? I mean, you're perfect!" The lady pushed, her smile wavered.

"I can't." Hana shot back, looking down so that her hair covered her face. "But why not? Just look at that perfect body!" The woman whined, her smile now faded.

Kaname, Iori, and Tsubaki stepped in front of Hana, blocking her from the woman. "I think you should-" Kaname started, but was cut off by Hana, who had placed her hand on his arm.

He turned to face her. She looked up and smiled kindly at her brothers, who after only two days cared enough for her to stand up for her.

"It's okay, I can handle this." She said, determined. They saw the look in her eyes and reluctantly backed off, Tsubaki mumbled under his breath and Azusa punched him in the back of the head again.

Then Hana turned to Wataru. "Wataru, honey? Would you take Masaomi and get us some candy to share?" She asked him kindly. "Okey-dokey! C'mon Masa-nii!" Wataru said as he grabbed Masaomi's hand and pulled him out of the store as Masaomi gave her a knowing yet worried look.

She then turned to Ukyo. "Ukyo." She said with a sudden determination that startled him. "I need you to do something for me, no questions asked."

"But..." Ukyo started but Hana cut him off. "No questions asked." She insisted. Ukyo reluctantly nodded.

"Tell this woman about my past, just the general." She told him as she grabbed a blue and purple bikini and entered the changing room.

Ukyo sighed and turned to the woman. "Hana has a... frightening past. She was adopted at the age of five by an... abusive father. She was found 5 days ago and our mother adopted her. We now are her family."

The woman's once cheerful face was now full of sorrow. "I'm sorry to hear that." She said quietly.

"That's why I can't model for you." Hana's voice came from behind the door. "Because I don't have a perfect body." She slowly opened the shanking room door. "Because I look like this." She said stepping out the room.

Everyone was horrified. The woman gasped and Ema almost fainted. What they saw was heart-wrenching.

The injuries  to her arms and legs were nothing compared to what they saw. Her ribs were showing and very defined as if her skin wasn't there. But her skin was defiantly there, covered with black, purple, and red.

Despite the pain she had just escaped from she still surprised everyone with a smile. "I think I'll get this one." She said holding up the floral suit and handing it to Louis. She then turned and walked back into the dressing room.

No one moved, except the woman who quickly bowed to the brothers and left in a hurry, bumping into Masaomi as she left.

"Well I expect that went well." Masaomi said with a small smile as he walked in with Wataru (who was stuffing his face with candy) right behind.

Ukyo turned to his older brother, "Masa-nii, did you already know?" He asked running his hand through his hair. "Of coarse I did. I was as surprised as you. Believe me, the feeling passes."

Masaomi then turned to Louis, "Shouldn't you go buy that?" Masaomi, snapping Louis out of his trance. "Y-yes." He answered unsteadily. And walked over to the cashier to pay.

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On the ride home everyone was surprised how Hana and Masaomi acted like nothing happened.

Halfway through the car ride home Hana fell asleep, leaning slightly on Subaru. (This made Subaru's shoulders as stiff as a board the entire ride home.)

Tsubaki thought sleeping Hana was just too adorable! So he took a picture and sent it to all of the brothers and Ema.

As the brothers stared at the picture and thought of everything that had happened that day, they all vowed never to let anyone harm her again.