I felt like starting this mini chapter fic today and am quite happy with it so far. Gou seems right to me, but this is the first time I'm writing here, so I can be wrong! Hopefully you'll enjoy!

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"I'm fine, Rin. Worry about your own relationship."

It seemed their conversations would always end up like this. Gou would call her brother to check up on him. See how he's settling in with the other three boys, and just make sure everything was alright. But Rin tended to turn things around quite quickly, focusing on Gou's relationship, drilling her with question after question. It was something about Rin not trusting to guy, and when Gou asked why not, a typical answer came. A gut feeling. Well, Rin's gut could go screw itself, because everything was fine. Her boyfriend took good care of her and kept her safe, so what was there to worry about? So Gou got very defensive whenever Rin dared to bring it up nowadays. Thankfully he was also easily distracted.

"Why? What did you hear?" Rin's voice sounded strained through the phone, making Gou raise an eyebrow.

"Rin, is there something you need to tell me?" Of course something was wrong with her brother's relationship! The idiot always got himself into trouble. As long as he didn't fall back into his dark mood and shy away from everyone. She couldn't bear seeing him go through all that again, and if something was wrong in his relationship, then Gou was certain Rin would turn back to his moody self. The guy cared too much for the other three. Rin really had gotten lucky, so he better keep it that way.

Rin's reply came very quick and was pretty much yelled through the phone, tone sounding slightly upset. "Nothing as far as I know, but now you're making me worry! What did you hear, Gou?"

Rolling her eyes at her brother's antics Gou sighed. "I didn't hear anything, Rin. I just meant that you should stop focusing on my relationship and instead pay attention to your own. I'm fine and you're fine, and we'll stay that way." She better get that in now, before Rin started complaining about her boyfriend again. He was her brother and she loved him and all, but he could really be a pain in the ass sometimes. Very protective of her, and of Sousuke was there too, then it got even worse. As if she had two overprotective brothers.

"Damn… Don't scare me like that," Rin huffed, but then quickly narrowed in on their previous subject. "And are you really fine, Gou?" That tone Rin put up, acting as if he was her parent, just annoyed Gou even more.

Grabbing her keys and coat Gou finally was ready to leave the house. She still lived with her two moms, partially because she didn't want to leave them alone without children, and partially because she wasn't ready yet to live with her boyfriend. She stayed over often enough, her body asking that of her as well, but actually living there. Becoming his housewife. She wasn't ready yet for that, and for now he seemed fine with that too. This did mean they had to get together more often. And right now they were going to have one of their dates. Throwing the front door closed behind her, she let loose some of her frustration. "I am leaving the house now, Rin," she replied, ignoring Rin's initial question. He could really go shove it somewhere.

"So? I'm on the subway too. We're not talking about weird things." Of course that's what Rin thought and Gou would just have to deal with it. And Gou was simply not the type to just hang up on him. He was still her brother and of course he meant everything with the good of his heart. "Anyway where are you going? About to see him again?"

Another roll of her eyes. "His name is Kaito, Rin. Try to remember it for once. You'll be seeing more of him, especially when you come visit us next week." Gou laced her voice with a bit of sadness, playing on her brother's sympathy. At least she knew how to play him and get him on her side, or at least to give up and stop bothering her. She had never even complained about her relationship, so why would he even worry so much?

"Fine, fine. Sorry Gou," Rin said defeated, finally dropping the subject. Though it wouldn't be the last time he would bring it up. Gou was certain of that. "Hey, I'm getting off now. I'm meeting up with Makoto, so I'll call you later, okay?" Gou hummed in reply, knowing Rin wouldn't call, but she didn't mind. She would just call him and do her own check. He had always been like that and she was already happy that he at least picked up the phone. "I have to go. Bye sis!" And without waiting on a reply, the call was disconnected.

Sighing softly Gou flipped her phone closed and stuffed it in her purse. Even if she didn't see any problems with her relationship, she still felt quite dejected whenever she spoke with Rin about it. She couldn't even really pinpoint why. But this wasn't the time to dwell on things. She wouldn't let her brother get to her now. Look at where his relationship started. It had been quite a mess before they even got somewhere. Of course now it all worked great, and it was annoying to see how in sync they all were. Flaunting how they were the perfect foursome or whatever.

The sting of jealousy caught Gou of guard. Her steps faltered as she realised she was really jealous of her brother. Not that she would want to date any of his lovers, not at all. At some point she had felt attracted to Makoto, but only on some physical level, and at that point they didn't even know he was an Alpha or that she was an Omega. It had barely even been a crush, because she had felt too responsible of the team as a whole, rather than focusing on her own love life. So what was she jealous of? Rin didn't have anything different than what she had. Biting her lip she continued on her way again. This was not the time nor the place to worry about this. Maybe she could ask her mom later.

With her brother still on her mind Gou reached the city centre of Iwatobi, it harbouring a few shops here and there, but nothing special. Still a perfect dating spot. She had come here many times already. Had dined at the same café over and over again, the cushions of the chairs becoming something familiar to her behind. Why it made her heart clench wasn't clear to her.

Stopping by the small statue that held some meaning to the harbour close by, Gou let her eyes slide around in search of Kaito. Her muscular boyfriend who would keep her safe from anything. Before she could really look around though, someone else called out her name.

"Gou-chan, is that you?"

There weren't many around who called her Gou. With a frown she turned towards the voice, ready to correct the other on what her name was. Or what she preferred to be called. But when she was met with a familiar turquoise coloured gaze, warm brown hair pulled up in its signature messy bun, Gou could only smile. "Hana-chan!" she called out enthusiastically, waving the girl over. It really had been too long since she had last seen Chigusa Hanamura. After they had graduated from high school, Gou had stayed behind in Iwatobi, but Chigusa had actually left to study in Tokyo too, and they had just kind of lost contact.

Chigusa made her way over to Gou, a happy smile on her lips as she instantly reached for Gou's hands, squeezing them as a greeting. "Gou, it's been so long!" And for the first time Gou didn't mind Chigusa calling her that. It seemed right with the way it rolled of her lips, excitement dripping off the word as she spoke her name.

"I know!" Gou said, her smile growing impossibly wide. The fact that her best friend from high school was here lifted her spirits immediately. The conversation with her brother was long forgotten. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in Tokyo?"

"I have a week off, so I decided to come home and see my parents," she explained. "And it's always good to come back to Iwatobi. See old friends, like you." Her lashes flickered, shooting Gou a meaningful look. "I really miss you. You really should come visit me in Tokyo some time. I'll show you around and we can just hang out like old times. Gossip about the swimming team and such." A playful wink made the subject a little lighter, but Gou still felt that warm tug at her heart, loving the fact that Chigusa actually missed her.

Realising they were still holding each other's hands Gou gave them a final squeeze and then let go, not wanting this encounter to become awkward. "I miss you too, so we should really hang out. You're here the rest of the week, right? Maybe we can get together if you have time?"

Gou hadn't accepted Chigusa's offer on coming to visit her in Tokyo, because she wasn't sure if she could. Being away from Kaito longer than a day had never occurred before, and she was certain he wouldn't like it either. It shouldn't become complicated for them. Not for a friendship that had kind of dissipated before.

And of course Chigusa noticed, her eyes turning a little sad as she nodded. She never had been really good at hiding her emotions. "Right, sure. I have enough time. I won't be holed up in my parents' house the entire week," she assured, a soft smile on her lips that missed a bit of warmth.

After that it fell silent and Gou could feel the awkwardness creep in, so she quickly changed the subject. "So how have you been? Something interesting happened while in Tokyo?" She wiggled her eyebrows to emphasize. It was a subject everyone always crossed, because knowing someone's relationship status was something important. Usually conversations were struck up like that, trying to figure out where someone stood in their relationship. The underlying idea was that this way people knew information on which they could judge someone one, but that was never said out loud. This was simply taught by parents, by school, the media, everyone really.

"Ah no, I've been very busy with my studies and just haven't met anyone I'm interested in," Chigusa replied, a slight blush appearing on her face. "How about you? You seeing anyone?"

Deciding it was best to not reply to Chigusa's single status, Gou focused on the second part. "Yeah, I'm actually here to meet him." Which she had forgotten about slightly until now. Her ruby eyes wandered the street around, until they finally landed on the peculiar bleach blond hair. Her eyes roamed over the tanned skin covered with beach shorts and a wife-beater, appreciating the curve of his back. Her smile died when she saw him hovering over another girl, teasing grin on his lips as he was probably spewing his cheesy pickup lines at her. Gou had no reason to be angry. It was in an Alpha's nature to want more Omegas around, but it still felt like a jab to the stomach. Especially with her high school friend standing next to her, witnessing the same thing. Throwing up her hand Gou tried to look as casual as possible, faking a smile as she directed herself at her boyfriend. "Kaito, I'm over here!" she called, cursing the fact that her voice broke.

Her boyfriend's smile grew as he strutted their way. He didn't wave the girl goodbye, which satisfied Gou a little. "Hey beautiful," he spoke, voice a little dark as he let his Alpha tone rush through it, just to get to Gou a little more. It was followed with a kiss on the lips, lasting too long for Gou's taste. She was blushing heavily when Kaito finally pulled back, not appreciating the public display of affection, but Kaito had always waved her off whenever she complained. She would get used to it, he said. And she would, she knew that.

"H-hey," she eventually mustered, an arm now wrapped tightly around her waist to keep her close. "Uh, this is a friend, Chigusa Hanamura." Her hand motioned at Chigusa, but her eyes didn't follow the direction, feeling far too embarrassed now.

"Another beautiful lady," Kaito said in a flirtatious tone. He winked at Chigusa then, making Gou's stomach do a flip. "Nice to meet you, I'm Kaito, Gou's love of her life."

Her lip tightened at the mention of her name, disliking that he said Gou, rather than Kou. She had corrected him many times before, multiple times a day even, but he didn't seem to catch on. Maybe he didn't really care. Gou had stopped correcting him.

"We should go, Kaito. We made reservations." Gou really just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible, embarrassment rising the longer they stood there.

"Right, we should hurry then," Kaito replied, fingering the hem of Gou's top. "Would you care to join us, Chigusa?" He smiled brightly at her, trying to lure her in like he tried to lure every girl in, but the use of her first name didn't sit well with Chigusa at all.

Frowning a little she declined, shaking her head at the offer as she shot a look at Gou. It was the same look Rin kept shooting her whenever he saw Kaito and her together. Confusion and worry, which was not right. Kaito was good to her. He was just not very familiar with boundaries in public, but that was hardly a problem. "I'll call you tomorrow, okay?"

Gou nodded at the question, unable to tear her eyes away from her friend. Even as Kaito pulled her away, she couldn't look away. Why did everyone keep looking at her like that?

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