Chapter 1-
Ema Hinata stood outside of Sunrise Residence, her home for the past two years. She held her purse close to her chest and smiled. She was really excited for today, though there was also a little bit of nerves dancing over her heart. Two years ago she had moved in with her stepbrothers and had learned quite quickly that all thirteen of them loved her… loved her as a woman not as a sister. She had tried to tell them all no, and she thought she hadn't wanted any of those emotions… But four months ago the ninth oldest brother had returned for a visit and swept her off her feet.
She still wondered sometimes if she should have denied the feelings that had grown and said no again. But at the time she had agreed. The two of them had started a long distance relationship, going on dates every couple weeks when he got a chance to come back and visit. That of course had left some of the other brothers to actively pursue her. That was where all the main problems came from. But she didn't want to think about that. Today Subaru returned from his contract and got to move back into the residence and she would be able to see him every day.
And to mark that occasion the two of them were going out on a date. She was practically bouncing up and down on her toes as she glanced around. And then she spotted him. Subaru hadn't grown over the past year but he had matured a little. But right now his grin was as big as a little boy Christmas morning. He dropped his bag and rushed towards her, pulling her into his large arms and lifting her in a tight hug. "Ema." He whispered and then he kissed her.
Ema hadn't thought she would ever get used to that but she loved him. She kissed him back and hugged his neck lightly. When he finally set her down she smiled. "Welcome home."
"I'm home." He smiled and then started to blush. This was how it always was. He never had quite gotten over his shyness. Oh he would make a grand demonstration of love like he just had bit as soon as his hormones cooled down he would turn beet red and look away. Ema loved it.
"Come on let's get your things inside." She looked at the bag he had dropped.
"Hopefully Tsubaki hasn't turned my room into another storage room."
"Actually we managed to get him to clear up one of his storage rooms last week. Everyone is fighting over what to do with it now." Ema chuckled. "I think Masaomi might win and get to turn it into a guest room."
"Don't we already have two of those? One for Natsume if he ever decides to come back and one for Hikaru."
"Yes but who knows if our family will grow anymore now that Dad and Miss Miwa are happily married."
"Let's hope not." Subaru sighed. "We've got plenty of family members already."
Ema chuckled and watched as he threw his bag into his room and then he turned to her. "So where are we going today?"
Subaru held out his arm to her, blushing slightly, and she took it. "I thought a nice lunch in the park would be a nice date today."
"I love it." Ema let him lead her out and soon they were leaving home behind. Luckily they had managed to avoid the rest of the brother's who were out who knows where causing trouble. Subaru bought her a nice dinner and the two of them sat on a bench in the park to eat it. The weather was perfect, just a slight breeze of May stirring up the leaves around them.
"I've missed you."
"I've missed you as well." Ema took his hand. She smiled as he blushed slightly. "I'm glad you are back home."
"Me too." The two of them fell into silence as they enjoyed the nice weather around them. Ema settled in next to him and looked around the park. It was a nice sunny Saturday and there were many children running around and playing. Two children caught her attention right away.
They appeared to be seven years old and the two looked like each other. The only real difference was the boy wore a pair of glasses and the girl held a basketball to her chest. The two of them had light brown hair, both chopped short. The girls was a little longer, falling just past her ears. The two children wore basket ball shorts and basketball jerseys.
"Looks." Ema said pointing.
Subaru looked over and smiled. "Look how young they are. I remember when I was their age… I used to play in the park with Natsume."
"I bet you were just as cute as them." Ema smiled and he blushed.
"I-I'm going to go give them some advice." He jumped up and started to walk towards the kids. "Hey!" He called. He was almost to them when a shoe came out of nowhere and slammed into the back of his head.
"Subaru!" Ema gasped and rushed to where he was rubbing his head.
"Stay away from them creep!" A female voice yelled out. A woman, a little older than Ema, came running towards them. She had long blond hair pulled up in a flapping tail that was streaked with purple highlights. She glared at them with bright blue eyes and stood between Subaru and the two kids.
"Ow." Subaru groaned. "I wasn't doing anything." He picked up the tennis shoe that had hit him and glared down at the girl. He froze. "Midori?"
She blinked a few times and then smiled. "Well if it isn't Asahina-Kun?"
"Nagami-San." Subaru glanced at Ema and then the woman. "Um this is an old friend of mine-."
"Midori Nagami." The woman smiled holding out a hand. "A better basketball player than this idiot."
"Hey!" Subaru frowned.
Ema smiled but she felt like she had heard that name before. Nagami..
Before she could say anything the twins came running. The girl led the way, looking much more coordinated than the boy. "Aunt Midori who are these people?"
"Aunt?" Subaru glanced at Midori and then the kids.
"Yeah. This is Mai and Shin." She rubbed the girl's head. "Kids this is Subaru and his friend…" she trailed off. "Sorry I don't think I caught your name." She smiled a little sheepishly.
"This is my girlfriend." Subaru said before Ema could say anything. "Ema Hinata."
Midori nodded but then froze. "Could you repeat that?"
"Ema Hinata?" Ema spoke this time. "Why?"
"Ema…" Midori whispered. "Um… this might be a strange question but do you know if you were adopted?"
Ema stared in shock. "Um actually yes, why do you ask?"
Midori got a large grin on her face. "It can't be… Today is my lucky day."
"What's up with you Nagami-San?" Subaru asked.
"Ema… you're my cousin!"
