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The crashing of thunder outside was deafening, even the walls trembled from the harsh force. Shu barely opened his eyes at the disturbance, too engrossed in his quiet music and trying to fall asleep. Rain pattered against the windows in a steady stream, glistening brightly when lightning flashed and illuminated the dim room with a haunting glow. Seconds later another bout of thunder boomed through the land, unfittingly violent compared to the serene whisper of the rain.
A quiet rustle alerted Shu that there was definitely someone that was bothered by the cacophony shaking through the mansion. Blue eyes slowly blinked open, glazed with drowsiness as they glanced to the side where a small child could be seen huddled on the floor by the table, tiny hands covering his ears. A quiet sigh was given as Shu pushed himself into a sitting position, strands of his hair sticking out slightly from the way he had been lying. "Subaru?" He called, instantly attracting the attention of the seven year old.
Wide eyes looked up when Subaru heard his name being called. He started to open his mouth to respond, yet he never got the chance before a crash of thunder clapped outside and drowned out his voice. Subaru flinched at the loud sound as it reverberated through the impossibly large mansion, sending chills down the child's back. Shu sighed again, a habit that seemed to be growing, and reached out a hand. "Come here." He mumbled, still clearly half asleep. Subaru stared at his older brother in silent awe, taken aback by the sudden gesture.
Another boom of thunder was what sent Subaru forward. He darted away from the table and to the couch where Shu lay. The blond was nearly surprised with his younger brother's speed. "It's only thunder, ne?" Shu reached out for the blanket he had kicked aside earlier and wrapped it around Subaru. The younger boy pulled it over his head like a hoodie and glared downwards in frustration.
"It's loud." He muttered, hair falling in front of his eyes. Shu rolled his eyes and brushed Subaru's hair back, mildly amused with the annoyed huff Subaru gave.
"Relax and sleep, the storm will be over in the morning." Shu assured, casting a glance out of the window where the rain continued to drench the land. Subaru didn't appear to believe him, but he nodded anyway, too tired to argue with the elder. He settled down with his head on Shu's chest and closed his eyes tightly, struggling not to listen to the insistent thunder. Shu stared at the ceiling for a few minutes until he felt Subaru relax, signaling the child had fallen asleep.
Well, how the hell was he going to fall sleep with the brat on his stomach? Shu pursed his lips, but hearing the younger sigh in contentment forced a smile onto his expression. Shu knew he probably should move them to one of their bedrooms before one of the other children, or worse one of the mothers came in to disturb them, but he couldn't bring himself to move. It was too comfortable; and besides, he may never get Subaru to sleep again if he woke him.
For now, he decided to enjoy a peaceful moment that rarely came in such a hectic life.
AUTHORESS NOTE:
What am I doing? Who knows? I actually watched this a while ago, but I recently persuaded my best friend to watch it and thus I rewatched it and remembered I had feelings for these characters. They irritate me greatly but I adore them and they must be protected.
I honestly wasn't the biggest fan of the anime, it could have been much better, but I hope to eventually play the game. I also heard there's a manga, but I think I saw a single page of it and the style didn't suit me. I'll just stick with the anime for now. I loved the animation style, and the characters, but everything else kind of wore my nerves because it's difficult to make a good anime based from an otome game.
So these will vary, I do have shippy ones planned and just plain brotherly ones planned I suppose. I'll warn for each chapter.
Who's your favorite? Least favorite?
I would say my favorites are Raito and Subaru, and I like Ayato. My least favorite is honestly Reiji, I couldn't find anything to like about him. I dislike Kanato as well but at least I found him interesting.
Also I'll accept requests if I see anyone propose an idea and I like it.
Double also I have the biggest thing for Shu acting like an older brother despite the depiction in the anime and apparently that they all hate each other.
