I am on a roll! Okay, so it's basically what the summary says. Random stories about love, friends, and family. I may add some OCs. I'm also open to any suggested pairings so long as it isn't yaoi. Just keep in mind that I've never made a love story before.

Now I'm sure you'd like me to stop talking and just get on with the story (for those of you who actually read this). One last thing: I may use this AU again because the idea originally came from a different story idea.

Disclaimer: I don't own CFV.

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Chapter 1: I love you, Nii-san

"Nii-san!"

Kai rolled on his stomach, turning his head away from the voice that traveled through walls apparently! Kai was about to fall back asleep when the voice shouted again.

"Nii-san!"

Kai pulled the blankets over his head, adamant about not waking up. He heard his door being opened and small footsteps heading toward his bed.

"Nii-san!" a little boy with black hair whined, now on the bed. He pulled the blanket off of his big brother and lightly hit him with his stuffed tiger. "Wake up!"

Kai ignored the six-year-old's voice and snatched his toy. He turned around and without looking, he threw it off the bed.

"Hey!" The little boy hopped off the bed and picked up his toy before climbing back on the bed. "Nii-san!"

"Go back to sleep, Toko," Kai mumbled, half a sleep.

"But it's evening, Nii-san!" Toko exclaimed, wrapping his arms around his brother's neck. "Wake up!"

Kai sighed, knowing he lost this fight. "Alright," he yawned as he sat up.

"Yes!" Toko shouted in triumph, hugging his brother. "I love you, Nii-san!"

Kai chuckled at his little brother's enthusiasm and lightly ruffled his hair. "Are you ready for the festival?"

"Un!" Toko pulled away from his brother and nodded. "And you were taking a nap!" he pouted, folding his arms over his chest, much like he had seen his brother do.

"Weren't you the one who kept me up all night because you saw "monsters"?" Kai gave the word air quotes with a smirk.

Toko flushed. "But I saw something!" he insisted, pouting but immediately smiled when Kai placed a soft kiss on his forehead.

"Of course," Kai smiled, amused. "Let's go," he announced, getting off the bed. He offered his hand to Toko, who took it with a smile. The older sibling led the way.

Toko hugged his new stuffed toy and tightly held his brother's hand. He watched Kai maneuver his way through the crowd with ease, not once stopping to check where they were. Toko really admired his brother. He was perfect at everything he did. Toko felt special when Kai would get angry at anyone who bothered him. He always wondered what his brother does when he says he's going to have a 'talk' with that person. All he knew was that person always comes back with a lot of bruises and cuts.

"Nii-san?" Toko called his brother.

"What is it?" Kai asked.

"Ice cream!" Toko said with unnecessary enthusiasm.

"Toko, you already ate dinner," Kai said in a gentle voice that only Toko had the privilege for.

"Dessert!"

"You had dumplings for dessert," Kai responded with an amused smile.

"But... but..." Toko looked at Kai with big, teary eyes. "Nii-san!"

Kai sighed. Why did he even bother? Toko was almost as stubborn as him. "Alright."

Toko beamed. "May I have strawberry, please?" he asked politely, using all the manners Kai had taught him.

"Sure," Kai smiled and led the grinning boy to the ice cream stand. After paying, the brothers headed to a hill not far from the festival.

Kai relaxed on a bed of grass and watched the sun set. It's colorful light, painting the sky, gave it a beautiful texture. The wind lightly whipped his hair back and forth.

Toko sat next to his brother, completely absorbed by his delicious ice cream. See! Nii-san isn't mean! Toko thought, remembering all the kids at his school say stuff like that. Toko didn't understand. Kai had always treated him with love and care, so why did everyone keep on saying he was a bad person?

They're liars, Toko concluded as he took the last bite of his dessert. 'Nii-san' was anything but a bad person. Toko looked to Kai who seemed too marveled by the sky to notice the younger's gaze. "Nii-san."

"Hmm?" Kai turned his head when Toko moved closer, hugging his arm. "Toko?"

"I love you, Nii-san," Toko said with a happy smile.

Kai's eyes widened slightly before he smiled fondly and placed a protective arm around his brother. "I love you, too."

"Nii-san, you'll always be here, right?" Toko moved to his brother's lap, laying his head on his brother's chest as he asked the question he had always wanted to ask. He loved his time with the brunet and never wanted it to end.

Kai bit his lip, the wind moving his bangs over his eyes. How could he explain this to an overly smiling little brother? Toko was too young to understand. Ironically, Kai had asked the same the question at a similar age. To his parents.

Kai unconsciously tightened his grip on Toko, making the boy glance at him, confused.

"...Toshiki. We... won't be around forever."

"One day... we'll die."

Kai remembered what his parents had said. He had cried all night and was sad for weeks. Kai was afraid Toko would have the same reaction. Turning to Toko's scared face, Kai felt the pressure of doing everything by himself catch up with him.

"Toko...I-"

"Kai?! Is that you?"

Kai had never been more glad to hear his best friend's voice. He saw the blond standing a few feet away from him, a look of utter shock on his face. Kai raised an eyebrow at that.

"You said you were too busy to hang out!" Miwa exclaimed, walking over to Kai.

Kai felt Toko cling to him tightly, scared by this 'stranger'. Kai hugged Toko and comfortingly patted his head. "It's alright, Toko. He's just a friend," Kai murmured reassuringly, forgetting Miwa was even there.

Miwa's jaw hit the ground. This couldn't be happening. Kai comforting a little boy - no! This was just his imagination. That's it. It was his imagination running wild again. That was the only explanation.

"Miwa."

Miwa was pulled away from his thoughts at the call of his name and turned to Kai. He rubbed his eyes just to make sure he didn't need glasses. Nope, it wasn't his imagination. It was real. "Yes?"

"Would you like to join us?" Kai offered, his hand lightly rubbing Toko's head. He didn't mind hanging out with Miwa. Plus, Toko would probably forget about his question. Kai would like to avoid that as much as possible.

"..Sure." Miwa had no idea what was going on. Kai had just willingly said they should hang out. Was the world ending? Despite these these thoughts, Miwa sat next to Kai. Maybe Kai was turning over a new leaf. Or he just had soft spot for the little boy.

"So, who is this?" Miwa asked, pointing at Toko who watched Miwa curiously. Kai told him he was a friend. Toko wondered if Miwa was him.

"Toko... is... my brother," Kai admitted. He had never told anyone this. Not that he ever wanted to.

Miwa wasn't sure if he could take anymore. What?!

Kai's eyes twitched, a little annoyed. He knew he would get this reaction. It was why he never wanted to tell anyone. Kai turned when he felt a tug on his sleeve.

"Nii-san, can we go home?" Toko asked.

"Mind if I tag along?" Miwa asked with his usual grin. Now that he was over his shock, he had a huge opportunity to tease a certain green-eyed boy.

"I wasn't talking to you!" Toko said with a frown.

"Toko." Kai's brows furrowed. Toko was never like this. He was always polite and a little shy. But otherwise well-mannered. Kai loved him more than anything, but he wasn't about to let him speak to Miwa like that. "Toko, I want you to keep quiet," Kai said sternly.

Toko's eyes turned watery, but he nodded. His brother had never spoken to him in an upset tone. Toko buried his head in his brother's chest.

Kai felt guilty for speaking to his brother like that, but he had to learn. Kai stood up, carrying his brother in his arms and motioned for Miwa to follow him. Once Toko was asleep, Miwa spoke.

"He doesn't like me, does he?" he asked quietly.

Kai sighed. "I don't know why. He's never like this."

"Maybe he was tired," Miwa mused.

"Maybe..." Kai wasn't so sure.

Miwa decided to change the subject. "I never would have guessed you were such a loving brother~," Miwa said slyly, elbowing Kai.

Kai blushed a faint red upon hearing this. "Shut up."

Miwa laughed. "No seriously! You play the big brother role perfectly!"

"Miwa, just drop it," Kai murmured, a shadow over his eyes.

Miwa shook his head, knowing the reason behind Kai's sullen mood. Ever since he moved back, Kai had this belief that whatever he did wasn't good enough. No, he believed he wasn't good enough at all. That he didn't deserve to have friends. That he didn't deserve to be loved. He believed he was alone.

"You're not, you know," Miwa mumbled. Kai turned his head but didn't ask. They walked the rest of the way in silence.

"How come you never invited me before?!" Miwa exclaimed, flopping on the extra comfy couch next to Kai and his brother.

"I'm sorry, Nii-san," Toko sniffed, rubbing his eyes.

Kai lightly wrapped his arm around his brother. "Why did you say that?" he asked gently.

"B-because y-you always leave me!" Toko cried, hot tears streaming down his face.

Miwa winced. That was not something you wanted to say to the self-blaming-brunet. He'd no doubt beat himself up about it later.

Kai hugged the bawling boy, gently rubbing his back. "What do you mean?" he asked in a quiet voice. So this was his fault. What a surprise, Kai thought dryly.

"Y-You a-always play w-with Miwa!" Toko cried harder.

Kai and Miwa blinked and shared a surprised glance. Miwa didn't think Kai was around him that much due to his attitude. Kai was thinking the same.

"I'm sorry," Kai murmured, angry at his obliviousness. "I didn't know."

Toko noticed his brother sounding sad and felt guilty. He should be in trouble. Instead he was making Kai sad. "I-it's okay, Nii-san."

Kai nodded silently, but Miwa could tell he was still upset. The brothers ended their hug and sat there, neither one knowing what to say.

Kai wanted to apologize for being such a bad brother. Toko wanted to apologize for being bratty and rude. But they didn't want to make the other upset.

Miwa could read Kai's thoughts and rolled his eyes. Kai really was oblivious!

"So who wants to watch a movie?" Miwa's cheerful voice surprised Toko. Kai gave Miwa a questioning look but quickly averted his eyes after he saw Miwa's rare, intense gaze. He knew.

"O...kay," Toko said slowly. He went to his room, searching for a good movie.

"You're blaming yourself," Miwa said matter-of-factly.

"It's my fault," Kai muttered.

"It isn't. No one is perfect, Kai," Miwa said exasperatedly.

"You don't have to be perfect to know when someone you live with is upset," Kai murmured.

Miwa sighed. "You're so dense! Toko-"

"Here it is!" Toko came in at the wrong time and placed a CD in the DVD.

Toko leaned on his brother, turning on the TV. Miwa gave Kai a pointed glance before watching the movie. Kai decided to just enjoy his time and watched the movie. After a few hours, the movie finished.

Miwa stood up and stretched. "It's pretty late. Do you mind if I stay over, Kai?" Not receiving an answer, Miwa turned his head.

Kai was fast-asleep, an arm around Toko who had wrapped his arms around Kai. A touching scene.

Miwa whipped out his phone and took a picture, thinking of using it for blackmailing purposes. Finding a better idea, Miwa smirked at Kai's sleeping form. Oh, he was going to love this!

Kai headed for Card Capital. Miwa had sent him a text to go there. Kai had ignored it until the 47th message.

Reaching the shop, Kai walked in. He was surprised when everyone's heads snapped to him, grins on their faces.

"What?"

"Who's this?" Kamui asked slyly, holding out his phone.

Kai's eyes widened upon seeing himself and his brother asleep on his couch. Kai looked at everyone else and was filled with dread when they all had the same picture on their phones.

"Kai-kun, who is the little boy?" Aichi asked with a light smile after seeing his idol in such a different light.

Kai's face flushed. There was no way out of this.

"He's Kai's little brother!" Miwa said cheerfully, waving to Kai as if he wasn't the cause of this.

Kai hadn't even noticed Miwa was there. He glared at the blond.

"BROTHER?!"

Kai sighed. Why did Miwa have to do this?

"Nii-san!"

Kai thought he just imagined Toko's voice when he felt someone hug his arm.

"Nii-san!" Toko grinned happily.

Kai face palmed. Just when he thought things couldn't get worse. Miwa had no doubt planned all this.

Everyone's attention turned to the little black haired boy who was too happy to see his brother to notice.

"Nii-san, can you play with me?" Toko asked hopefully.

Kai could see Miwa grinning from the side of his eyes. He had purposely put him in this situation. Kai's blood boiled. Miwa was going to die!

"It's nice to meet you," Aichi said to Toko.

Toko hid behind his brother's leg.

"Toko, it's alright," Kai said gently, bending down to Toko. It was in Kai's nature to help his brother, no matter what. "Say hello."

Everyone watched. Some amused. Others shocked to the core. Was this happening?

"Hi," Toko mumbled shyly.

"Would you like to take a seat?" Shin asked, gesturing to a chair.

Toko held his brother's hand and walked over. After being seated, everyone wanted to speak to the boy. Toko soon relaxed and was happy to answer everyone's questions.

The group was curious what it felt like to be Kai's younger brother.

"It's the best!" Toko grinned. "Nii-san is very nice and plays with me all the time!"

Kai avoided everyone's gaze as Toko continued to praise him. The torture continued for some time until Toko asked to go home.

Kai sighed with relief and stood up. Toko took Kai's hand waved good-bye to everyone.

"Can I come over?" Miwa asked. Before Kai could give him a piece of his mind, Toko agreed.

"Nii-san would like that!" he smiled.

Kai bit his lip and managed a stiff nod. When Toko wasn't looking, Kai gave Miwa a glare that Miwa clearly understood.

If you try anything again, you're dead!

Toko did all the talking, and Kai would occasionally add something. Miwa kept quiet and gave the brother's space. Once they reached the house, Toko yawned.

"You stayed up late last night," Kai said, picking him up. "Let's get you to bed."

Toko was too tired to retort and made himself comfortable in his brother's arms. Kai headed for Toko's room and tucked him in. He stayed by Toko until he fell asleep. Kai placed a kiss on Toko's forehead and led a shocked Miwa downstairs. They sat on a sofa in an awkward silence.

All jokes aside, Miwa believed that Kai really was a good brother. How come Kai didn't?

"I can see why he loves you so much."

"What?" Kai blinked.

"You treat him like he's the only thing that matters," Miwa said. "And don't say you don't! You heard how much he was praising you. There wasn't a single sentence that didn't have a 'Nii-san is the best'!" he couldn't help but give Kai a grin even while he was trying to be serious.

Kai wasn't sure what to say. He was always second-guessing himself. Did he do the right thing?

Miwa placed a hand on Kai's shoulder. "Kai, he really does love you," Miwa said with a smile.

"...Thanks, Miwa."

"Don't sweat it!" Miwa grinned. "Besides, it's VERY entertaining to watch- OW!"

Kai hit Miwa on the head. Leave it to the blond to ruin the moment. Still, a small smile crept up to Kai's face.

"Was that necessary?" Miwa winced, rubbing the back of his head.

Kai rolled his eyes. "I'm going to bed."

"Already?!" Miwa never understood how Kai could sleep so much.

Kai and Miwa took turns taking a shower and brushing their teeth. There was a little argument about who gets the bed until Miwa finally gave up and laid on the bed.

Kai folded his arms behind his head, laying on his spare futon. It wasn't long before both boys fell asleep.

Miwa woke up when he heard whimpering. Rubbing tired eyes, Miwa saw Toko in Kai's lap. It looked like he had nightmare

"Everything's okay," Kai murmured reassuringly. He held the scared boy close and continued to whisper words of comfort.

"Nii-san will never leave me, right?" Toko sniffed, hugging his brother tightly.

Looking at his little brother and hearing how much he wanted him to stay, Kai now knew. Whether alive or dead, he would always be with his brother.

"Yes," Kai responded. "I will never leave you," Kai told him, gently brushing away his tears.

Toko smiled. He didn't doubt his brother for a second.

Miwa smiled when he heard the next part.

"I love you, Nii-san."

"I love you too, Toko."

So how was it? This was a little mixture of both friendship and family. I had to change Kai's attitude a bit, but I hope I didn't overdo it.

Review if you want.