Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters. They are the property of Natsume.
This story was written a few years ago, so when I was around 11 or 12, I think. I didn't really date the story, all I know is that it's been in my desk drawer for years and I only now decided to upload this. I really like the bond between Popuri and her brother, Rick. I think it's very sweet, how Rick only wants the best for his sister. So here it is. This is a multi-chapter fic, by the way, with three chapters.
Summer Love
Kai x Popuri
Chapter One
Popuri slammed the door to her bedroom, furious. "You can't keep him from me, Rick!" she yelled at her brother, even though he was on the other side of the door. "You can't! It's not fair!" She burst into tears, blinking her pink eyes insanely.
Her brother Rick opened the door, and held Popuri's hand. His gestures were sympathetic, but the expression on his face was one Popuri rarely saw from him – utmost anger. "Popuri…" Rick said quietly, stroking her shoulders. "Popuri, please understand…"
"No, Rick." Popuri said through gasps of air. "No, you understand. There is nothing wrong with Kai!" She tried to pound her fist against her brother, but there was no strength left in her.
Rick's muscles tensed at the mention of his name. "Popuri," he snapped, "Kai is a slacker! He doesn't have a real job, he doesn't have a house, he can hardly support himself! What makes you think he can support anyone else?"
"Do you think I care?" she shouted at him. "I love him, Rick!"
"And do you think that makes such a big difference- that you'd be willing to…" he struggled to get the words out. "To marry him?" He was yelling at her now.
His sister wiped her eyes with her arm. Looking up at Rick, she spoke softly. "I didn't think… our… we were that serious."
Rick heaved a sigh. "Well, you never know. Kai might think so… he practically just got back from another town. He was away for three seasons. He's had a lot of time to think."
Popuri frowned. "He's been back for two weeks…" She paused. "Maybe… maybe he is that serious."
Rick grabbed her. "And if he is? What would you do if he proposed to you, sis?" He was shaking her now.
She looked up at him, her eyes were wide. "I would say yes," she said quietly.
Rick pounded his fist on the wall. "Damnit, sis!" he shouted as he pounded it again. "Why can't you see that Kai is no good for you? You'd be better off with someone like Cliff… or Trent! They would be so much better for you!"
"I'm not in love with Cliff or Trent!" Popuri shouted through more tears. "I love Kai!"
Rick looked down for a few seconds, hiding his face from her. When he looked up, is brown eyes were blazing with anger. His right hand was shaking madly. It shook for only a few seconds, though, because Rick then sent it towards Popuri, slapping her left cheek – hard.
She stumbled backward a little, bumping into her dresser, and falling to the ground. She looked up, and Rick could see the fear in her eyes. Never before had he hurt his little sister. She stayed there for only a second, and then got up and rushed past him.
Rick opened his mouth in protest, and was about to go after her, but didn't do or say anything. He knew where she was going.
And there you have it. To be continued! Feel free to leave a review, as well. I always appreciate feedback! As would my 12 year old self, I must add.