"It's been a long time, huh…How are you doing, Hideyoshi?"

"I'm fine, thank you, Akihisa. It's just; I'm really busy lately…"

The brown-haired man with a feminine face sits back on his sofa as he still holds on the phone, waiting for the one he's calling to response. Akihisa responded with a simple 'Hee…' before continuing to talk.

"It must be tough, huh… and then, you never actually use a stage name or something like that…" is what Akihisa says as some other sounds can be heard from the phone. Hideyoshi wonders if he's watching television or something.

"My sister complains about it a lot. She's really mad that lately reporters came to her to ask about me."

"Ah...I see." a slight pause before Akihisa snaps all of sudden and screams on the phone. "Crap! I forget to cook for dinner! Mizuki's going to kill me with her cooking if I don't do so! Sorry, Hideyoshi! I'll talk to you again later!"

…and the call was cut.

Isn't the one getting tough times were you, Akihisa? is what Hideyoshi thought as he sighs. He puts back his phone to its place before opening the curtain of his apartment's window a little, gazing on the scenery of the sunset and the town.

It has been a long time….

…

Lots of things happened since they graduated. Hideyoshi couldn't explain all of them at once—but he could explain some points as he is now working as a famous actor, Yuuji marrying Kirishima, Akihisa choosing Himeji over Shimada thus they're now fiancées, Shimada moves back to Germany but get over her rejection after one year, Voyeur who becomes an actual photographer now dating Aiko Kudou, and he himself is rejected by his sister.

The last point was really a critical hit for Hideyoshi. He didn't feel like reminding that over again, but her harshly spoken words that day still echoes in his head. Strangely, he just can't bring himself on hating her, let alone loving someone else. It could be Yuuko's pick on the words of rejection; it could be his love that grew too strong in the past years.

The sunset today is very similar to that day.

Sadly for him, there's a very little chance his love will come true as his sister have loves and dates someone else. They even stop contacting since the confession, the only messages from her that came to him is words of complaints.

There's no point in regretting, he encourages himself. He knew one day he will have to get over it. It's just not today. He closes back the curtain as the orange sky is changed to a dark sky, then goes back and lies down on his bed.

He's a bit tired. Sleeping won't make him lose anything. So he closes his eyes.

…..

…

"A—are you an idiot? We're siblings, okay? Stop joking like that!"

"B-But I'm serious!"

"….I doesn't think of you that way…! Sorry, but…"

Hideyoshi wakes up to realize it's still midnight.

That dream wasn't a pleasant one, yet it's not really a nightmare. It was a rewind of his rejection, though it's not really completed. He looks around him; it was his apartment not the house he was raised on, he was lying in his bed instead of standing up. He still can't differ between the dream and reality when he woke up, but now he starts to get hang of himself and realize he wasn't in his dream anymore.

He sighs. Tomorrow- or he should refer to it today now- he'll have an important interview; he can't skip that even if he wishes to.

He tries to get back to sleep, but he can't. He kept on remembering her voice, mannerism and scent, and it hurts him in a way. He still can't escape from memories of her even that he gone through it shorter than Shimada who gets over it not really long… it might be just their difference in personality. He always knew Shimada is stronger than him in any means possible.

Or maybe he's just strange.

Hideyoshi pulls himself off the bed, trying to find something to do that will turn him asleep. He tried sleeping on the couch instead of bed and it just made him less comfortable. Milk—he hasn't bought those yet for this month, along with coffee. That means he can't stay all night too, if he haven't got any coffee. Television bore him quickly.

Only cell phone was left.

He checks on his cell phone. A miss call from Akihisa- as he guessed, since he hasn't called back him after the call was cut. Calling him now would be rude, as the miss call was for several hours ago. So he quit that idea and only said 'Sorry, I went asleep that time. I'll call you back tomorrow' via mail, before he found something interesting.

It is a missed call from his sister's number.

Hideyoshi checks the time, it wasn't really a long time ago. After several thinking, he decides to click on that number, calling it.

One second. He's nervous.

Two seconds. He's really nervous.

Three seconds. He's way too nervous to think of anything else.

He didn't know he's fortunate or not since Yuuko answers the phone in the fourth second.

"Sister? W…why did you call me?" Hideyoshi says with a shaking voice. He is still not sure he did this as memories still flows on his brain, all thanks to that dream. He hates being a coward, but he can't really help it, he is one already.

"Nothing. All of sudden I feel like calling you." It was a surprise for Hideyoshi that it's not another complaint from her- of course he's glad about it. It doesn't take long before Yuuko continues.

"Maybe because…I have a bad feeling lately? It's better not caused by you"

-He is wrong. It was a complaint in a way.

"O—of course it's not me! How could I do such a thing!" -there will be no way he could do something like causing a bad feeling, especially to his sister. Even if he could, he won't. It's not only because of love; it also because of fear- Yuuko will do something worse to him if he did so.

"That's right, you're a siscon anyway. You won't curse me just because I complained." Hideyoshi could hear several giggles from her before Yuuko pauses, not saying anything to the phone. It's not a very unusual trait of her after that day- every time she or he accidentally brought back about his confession on phone, she would either pause for unknown reason or just cut the call.

"I…I should really hang up now, aren't I?" Yuuko says on the phone. Hideyoshi realize she sounds really annoyed. Does she really hate him that much? Hideyoshi can't believe if it was the opposite- if it was the opposite, why aren't they dating right now?

But…he can wish, right?

"A-ah, wait, Sister!" he gathers his courage and yells on the phone. It works, the call isn't cut "Thank you for calling me. L—let's talk more…. Uh…where are you now?"

It was just a random idea. It's not like he'll going to her, it was too late. He just wants something to talk about with her casually, but he has hard time choosing subjects that won't offend her now.

"My boyfriend's apartment." Yuuko casually says. Of course, it was normal for her. She stayed at her boyfriend's apartment several times before this, too. Why is Hideyoshi so disappointed? He still can't get over her after all those times.

"O…Oh. Okay, I'll just hang up." Hideyoshi tries to force a not-shaking not-nervous voice. It was hard, even that at stage or shooting locations, it was easy for him.

"He's sleeping, it's really fine-"-don't take long for Yuuko to understand what Hideyoshi means by that. "Ah, I know what you mean, you're feeling bad. Okay then, see you."

The phone call was cut, and Hideyoshi sighs for himself. How could he be so stupid…but hearing her voice is better than any sleeping pills, as he could sleep after that.

He had an even worse nightmare, though.

…..

What you get is not always what you want. I know that already.

Hideyoshi sighs. Another day full of work, he is pretty lucky he didn't have anything to do on nighttime. He admits it was exciting and fun, and it was always his dream to be like this. But sometimes, he really needs rest and other excitements.

One of his acquaintances in his work jokingly said he should try sleeping with a girl. It's not like he's gay, but he doesn't want to. Mostly because he still can't get over Yuuko, the others are him afraid of scandals and his old-fashioned way of thinking that he has to be ready to marry the girl. The last reason was pretty much on the outside—since this work has led him to think what they said 'modernly'.

Hideyoshi arrives at his apartment's gate cautiously- he doesn't want any reporters or paparazzi to find anything about his nearly-inexistent privacy. He actually desires a good Japanese home with backyard, but he decides to himself he'll buy one if he got a family, something he doesn't really think will come true.

Shortly, the only one who knew about him living in this place is only his family. Not even his best friend Akihisa knew where he lives now.

He is supposed not to be surprised by the sight of Yuuko in front of the gate of the huge building.

But he is.

What surprise him the most is Yuuko looks a little bit of melancholic. An expression he rarely saw.

"Sister? What are you doing here?" Hideyoshi is calling to her as Yuuko doesn't seem to realize he's there already. Surprised, Yuuko moves closer to him and yells with an expression Hideyoshi knew he saw it frequently;

"So what? We are siblings, even twins. Is it weird if I want to visit you?"

Gather your courage, Hideyoshi Kinoshita. He convinces himself as he looks into her eyes. He still has hard time not being nervous around Yuuko especially since that dream. He tried his best to not being a coward who ran away from her just because of one memory.

"E—eh, it's really okay, really. It's just…you didn't call me before about it plus you look like you're going to cry that I couldn't believe that's really you." Hideyoshi tries to force a smile, which makes Yuuko looks shocked. She pulls his collar much to his shock, but once again he realizes the melancholic gaze on her eyes.

"…We need to talk. Let's go inside, shall we?"

….

…She does have that kind of expression.

"….What is it, sister?" Hideyoshi kindly smiles, knowing there's no reason for getting rough with her. It will only worsen their relationship. He finally got the chance to talk with her face-to-face, even that she looks a little down. They both sits on the couch, tea served in the coffee table, but not a single one of them even tries to drink it.

It took long before Yuuko replies. Hideyoshi thinks she is just confused. Yuuko began to raise her lowered head and says;

"…hey, Hideyoshi. Do you still love me?" Yuuko looks at him in the eyes with nearly-crying eyes. Hideyoshi don't know what happened, but he knew that he wants to help her at all costs.

"O…of course I do!" he says in reply, fast enough with reddish face. Does this mean he got a chance? No, there's no way that could happen, right…..? His sister must only have a problem, and needs him to help.

….Thus much to his shock, Yuuko begins to cry while hugging him tight, confusing him, and he can only hugs her back with a blushing face.

"I…I'm really an unattractive girl, aren't I? The only one who loves me like this is my own twin brother..."

…and Hideyoshi knew something was really wrong. What happened to her boyfriend? Could it be she's dumped? Caressing her hair, Hideyoshi looks at her on the eyes and says;

"Sister. I'm right here. You can tell me everything, maybe I can help you." It's the only thing he knew he could do on this time. He might be a stupid idiot that can only do acting, but he knew how to listen to other's problems or trying to help them with their problem. He just can't leave her alone, whatever happened to her boyfriend.

Yuuko looks back at him, and stay in silent except for the sounds of her cry for a while, until she finally decides on saying the truth to him.

"I…I got dumped by him for another girl." She tries to wipe her tears, but it just keeps running down. "…He's a jerk who only cares about my money and body anyway. How stupid am I for not realizing that sooner?"

Hideyoshi feels a certain rage is burning in his heart. How that guy could hurts the girl he desires the most? The other feelings are even mixing in his heart. If he could, Hideyoshi might go to his place just to beat him up, but he's just not strong enough for it.

"H...How could him…" He is still too honest to lie that he's not pissed, too. Yuuko notices his rage and decides to let go of her hug, trying to wipe her tears again while saying;

"…and I couldn't beat him up or something…I…" Yuuko begins to cry more. Hideyoshi don't know what should he say or do besides hugging her again, tight. He didn't want to think he could get a chance from this. He always thinks it's not good to think of happy things from his sister's tragedy. Besides, Yuuko ignores him all the time, how could he get any chance?

…so it was unexpected for him that Yuuko kisses him in the lips all of sudden.

"S—Sister? What are you doing?" in surprise, Hideyoshi backs his steps, blushing. It was something he yearns for, but not in this kind of situation. His love is supposed to be something that won't come true, isn't it?

"Was it your first kiss after all? Your reaction is so funny." Yuuko giggles, but with an eyes that reflect sadness. Hideyoshi have no idea why is his sister doing it, but she did it again while dragging his collar, which makes Hideyoshi pushes her back after it.

"Sister, seriously! I—if we don't love each other, we shouldn't do it... Y...You don't love me, aren't you?" It was the only thing he could say in this situation. This is too sudden for him and her, and his face feels like burning…

"You're really innocent, huh, Hideyoshi… but if I observe it more, that means it was your first after all? I never heard of you loving someone besides me…" Yuuko, again looks melancholic, forces a smile. Hideyoshi blushes again, somehow he felt in his heart there's a war in his heart- should he kiss her back or not.

But before he could even decide, Yuuko moves closer to him.

"Hey….if you really love me that much, would you like to make me forget about him?" Yuuko moves closer, her cheeks are turning red. "You're the only one who loves me that much…so please, make me love you."

"D…do you mean…" Hideyoshi can't believe this isn't a dream, or delusion, or something similar. But the look of Yuuko in this state just makes him wanting to help her in any way possible. If doing something to her was the only way to help her, then….

"Yes, and I'm serious about it. Is there anything wrong with wanting to be loved? I…."

….

If this is really a dream, please don't wake me up.

"…I can't love you yet or do that again with you, but I might visit this place more often." Yuuko smiles, turning back to Hideyoshi. Both of them are lying on his bed with blanket that covers their bodies, just finished.

"…Why is it?" Hideyoshi asks out of curiosity. He thought it was just a one-night-stand to comfort her and he never expected more.

"I…I just don't want to be lonely, okay?" Yuuko turns back again, to hide her blushing face. "D—does it bother you if I kept on being with you like a couple though not in sexual way?"

"This will be a scandal, you know? You're okay with it?" Hideyoshi looks worried. He is not fine by that also, knowing the reporters and such will only bugs him more if they found out about it. Yuuko must hate all of those too.

"Idiot! We could always hide our relationship!" Yuuko yells, covering herself with the blanket more. "I need sleep—I don't have any work tomorrow so I'm staying here even if you go. No complaints!"

Hideyoshi smiles full of gladness. This is the Yuuko Kinoshita he always knows.

"…Okay then, good night, Sister."

.x.x.x.

A/N:Phew, finally finished the first chapter. If there are no changes, this will have 5 chapters and multiple endings. This was an idea I want to write since long time ago, since I began on shipping Hide/Yuu. I'm quite satisfied with it. Since my head hurts a lot right now, I can't really re-check the spellings and such. Please forgive if there are any mistakes. Please look forward for the next chapter!