"And how exactly do you expect to get your parents to agree to let you go on a camping trip huh, Rin?" The pink haired woman leaned on the counter so that her face was inches away from her young blonde friend's.
"Luka, that's not funny. Surely I can convince them somehow. And worst case scenario I sneak out but it'd be so worth it!" Rin grinned wildly as she stared of into space.
Luka only let out a chuckle and adjusted her "Coffee stop" apron before raising an eyebrow at RIn.
"Please tell me you aren't serious. Your parents like hate everyone who's going. Besides don't you think it might be wiser not to get anymore on their bad side? Ya know, considering that your brother is their favorite and all." Luka patted the younger girl's head.
" Luka Chan, I'm serious! I get my parents hate me but I deserve the same opportunities of fun my brother gets. The only reason he gets away with more stuff is because they still belive he's some good. Plus we've been talking about this trip for months! It's almost summer vacation." Rin slouched and gave Luka a pity me look.
The trip had been planned for months. It was that on the last day of school they would all go camping at Lake Yamanakako. Luka, Miku, Meiko, Kaito, Gumi, Neru, Lily, Gakupo, Piko and Rin. Now the only thing keeping plans from going as thought was Rin's parents.
"First off you haven't even told your parents that I'm going. And you know they hate me so is it really worth being grounded for life just for a trip. Im just watching out for you. Plus, since they found out about me and Miku they've hated us. It's completely stupid how homophobic they are." Luka groaned as she turned to the coffee maker and poured two cups.
" I'll just sneak out. Wait so Miku's still going right?" Rin asked with wide eyes.
Luka turned around with two cups in hand and slid one to her friend with a slim smile.
" Yes, she's still definitely going. Although I believe we're out of room in both cars so it appears you'll be riding with her to the campsite also." Luka took a sip of her coffee.
A blush crept on Rin's face as she raised her head and propped herself up on the palms of her hands.
"Wait a damned minute! You planned it out didn't you?" Rin said rather loudly as a few people turned in the café to see what was the matter.
Luka only smiled slyly to herself. Of course she planned it. She'd do nothing less for her friend. Also she was tired of Rin coming to the café whining about how she was never in the same place as Gumi alone and she never got to talk to her. Luka thought it'd be a good start to the trip, too bad Rin didn't know yet who she'd be sharing a tent with.
Rin grinned and leaned over the counter and wrapped her arms around Luka's neck.
"Thanks so much! Honestly I don't know what I'd do without you. Well I'm off than! I guess I'll get packed and see you guys there later tonight, See ya!" Rin ran out the doors of the café and home as quick as she could manage. This was going to be a great trip.
Rin closed the door quietly as she crept inside her house making sure no one knew where she'd been.
"They aren't here, relax." A voice spoke as they put their hand on Rin's shoulder.
Rin jumped and turned around, smacking the hand away in disgust.
"Don't touch me, I'm tired of you constantly trying to act like my friend. Most of all I'm tired of the fact that you ditched me to save your sorry ass Len. Where are mom and dad?" Rin glared at her brother who cast his eyes downward at his feet.
"They went out for a bit, they won't be back till later tonight. Rin, you act like you hate me… Why do you act like that?" Len grabbed Rin's wrist tightly in his hand and she cringed in pain.
"B-because of you Neru hates me, mom and dad think I'm a juvenile delinquent all because I took the fall for both of us and you just sat there and did nothing. I didn't hurt Teto, I'd never hurt her and Neru seems to think you're the ideal twin. Whatever that shit is, you ruined me and Neru and I can't repair a damn thing." Rin smirked at her brother as she tried to walk past him but Len's grip tightened.
"I didn't mean to hurt her! You know I didn't mean to hurt her! I was just scared and she was going to tell them I stole from her. It's her fault! The fire was her fault you know that she cause me to do it." Len yelled out frantically.
Rin yelped as tears formed in her eyes and she still managed a slight smile as she met her brother's eyes.
" What.. would Neru say if she knew what you'd done to me in the past. Sure I'm gay and mom and dad hate it but what would anyone say if they knew what you didto me. That you ra-"
"Shut up!" Len screamed as he pushed Rin's body against the door and she fell to the ground.
"I'm sorry.. here let me help you-"
"No.. I hate you, Len. I hate you so much for the shit you cause me."Rin said in barely a whisper as she pulled herself up and pushed past her brother to her room.
She sat on the edge of her bed and let out a heavy sigh. Rin pulled up the sleeve of her black shirt and looked at the bruise on her left arm. Purple finger prints imprinted on her skin.
'Why don't I expose the real you, Len. I could do it, but why don't i?' Rin thought to herself as she stood and began to pack her bag for the trip.
"What do I have to lose anymore. I've lost nearly everything to you already."