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A few years later, those two boys came to be known as Kukai Souma and Arthur Noel. Arthur was now in middle school and treated Kukai just like his own brother. Kukai was just turning into a 4th grader and was as stubborn as ever. Even though they were now grown, both boys refused to grow up and continued to act like their inner child.

"Eh, Arthur you already have this game? Did Auntie buy this for you?" Kukai peered over Arthur's shoulder as he was entranced in the new game his mother had bought for him.

Arthur was struggling with Kukai's weight on his back but he didn't mind. Kukai was like his little brother and he'd do anything for him—especially if he strained his ankle during soccer practice. Arthur was never into sports since he was tall and gangly, but he loved watching Kukai play so energetically during games.

"Hey, stop peering over my shoulder. You'll only fall forward and get hurt again!" Arthur handed Kukai his game and smiled as he heard Kukai laughing as he played Arthur's game.

"Hey, Arthur, how's Mei? Are you two intimate now?" Kukai leaned closer towards Arthur's face and began to purse his lips in a kissing motion.

Arthur blushed and dropped Kukai to the floor on purpose, "Stop teasing me!" Arthur tried to hide his blush by scratching his cheek but nothing could get past Kukai.

Kukai walked closer to Arthur and pointed up at his cheeks, "You're blushing! You must really like her." Kukai made a doubtful sound and looked at Arthur with undifferent eyes, "Do you really like her?"

Arthur blushed again and began to stutter, "I-I…I—She's pretty, smart, funny, cute and nice! I really do like her!" Arthur turned around so Kukai couldn't tease him again.

Kukai walked towards Arthur and patted his back, "Well, as long as you like her."

Arthur nodded and watched Kukai for the whole time as they walked to his house.

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"Brwother! Brwother! Michikwo woves woo! Flower!" Arthur's little sister, Michiko handed Arthur one of the several of flowers in his mother's garden. After that one day by the river, Arthur had become the man of the house and loved his sister more than anything.

Arthur smiled down at her and patted her little light brown hair. "Why thank you Michiko, I'll treasure this forever. Do you want to help me and find a nice vase for this flower?" Arthur bent down to his sister's level and watched as her eyes gleamed in delight. He picked her up and carried her to the kitchen.

"Brwother and Michikwo are hwelping! Hwelping!" Michiko was just as lively as Kukai and Arthur couldn't help but think of him every time he spent time with his sister.

His mother on the other hand, was not so lively and spent most of her time in the garden or inside the house. She wasn't sick or anything but she just didn't live her life as she used to do. So it was up to Arthur to take on the household, whether he liked it or not.

"Mother, we're going to use a vase for this lovely flower Michiko picked today." Arthur winked at his sister from behind his shoulder and watched her giggle.

Arthur's mother turned around from watching the TV and gasped in surprise. She held the place where her heart laid as if it would slow the beating. "Arthur…You scared me. You really do look like your father." The tone of her voice was unmistaken ably sad.

Arthur did look like his father. From his dark black hair to his tall height and his bright green eyes but they weren't as amazing as Kukai's. "Mom, the vase?"

Arthur's mom straightened her back as if giving him her full attention, "Oh right! Let me get that." His mother got up from the couch and automatically fell to the ground. Arthur set his sister down and ran over to his mother's side. She got up slowly and laughed. "Not exactly as young and active as I used to be."

Arthur sighed, "Mom, you were never active. You should though so you can stay healthy. This kind of life isn't worth losing your legs." Arthur steadied his mom as she made her way to the couch.

She patted his back as if it was a means of support, "There, there. I'll be fine as is. Now why don't you get a vase for that flower and stop making Michiko scared!"

Arthur glanced at Michiko and picked her up to prevent her from continuing to quiver her chin. "There, there Michiko. Mom's just playing, now why don't we get a vase together?" Just like the child she was, Michiko's eyes gleamed.

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The next morning, Kukai came to visit Arthur in the morning but not to visit. "Hey Arthur, going on a date with Mei today? Possibly the amusement park? How about I chaperone you two youngsters?"

Arthur turned and stared at Kukai with a confused expression. "How'd you find out about our date?"

Kukai scratched his head in an awkward way and chuckled, "Well…I've got people on the inside."

Arthur watched Kukai with perplexed emotions. But he chuckled anyways; this boy was just too pure. "Well I'm heading off so…Are you going home?"

Kukai ran over to Arthur before he left the household, "Eh? Didn't I say I was coming? You two could—"

Arthur covered Kukai's mouth and punched him on top the head, "Don't say such inappropriate things in an elderly neighborhood. Have some respect will ya? Your older brother doesn't need you to follow him around."

Kukai shoved Arthur's hand away and glared at him with questionable eyes, "Who's older brother? You aren't my brother I don't care what you say! I'm coming anyways! Like it or not." Kukai stubbornly crossed his arms over his chest and pouted.

Arthur ruffled his hair and laughed, "I guess Mei wouldn't mind a third-wheel." Arthur sighed as if in defeat and gestured for Kukai to pick his pace.

Kukai tugged on Arthur's jacket and gave him a big smile, "You're not going to regret this older brother!"

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Kukai definitely ended up being the third-wheel but he couldn't help but think that Mei was acting differently than normal. She wasn't acting like this-

"Kukai you okay?" Mei turned around and gave him a quick smile before eloping Arthur's arm with hers.

"As if you'd care," He muttered under his breath as he followed the two lovebirds.

"Eh, Arthur you want to go into this scary thing?" Mei clutched Arthur's arm tighter after he offered going into the haunted house. Kukai made an annoyed sound and played with the headband on his head. He liked everyone…Everyone but Mei. Something about her made his skin crawl.

Arthur looked down on Mei and smiled, "It's okay, maybe another ride right?" Mei nodded cheerfully and glanced back at Kukai again.

Kukai grabbed Mei's other arm and pulled, "Arthur can we please go into the haunted house? I came with you guys but I want to do something I want!" Kukai gave Arthur his puppy-dog face which always worked and a few seconds later, he agreed hesitantly.

"Mei are you okay with going in? You can wait outside if you want." Mei rolled her eyes and made an annoyed sound from under her breath. She stared up at Arthur and smiled big like the big fake she was.

"Of course! Whatever Kukai wants." She glanced at him again when she mentioned his name and he had to try hard to not run off for the hills. He'd try to get Mei alone and then confront her. No way was she dating Arthur out of pure intentions. She wanted something and he wasn't going to let this girl screw with Arthur any longer.

Kukai grabbed Mei's hand and pulled her into the haunted house and made sure Arthur was far behind. He pushed Mei against the wall and made sure Arthur had passed them before confronting her.

Mei flipped her hair over her shoulder and quirked her eyebrow, "Why Kukai, I never would've thought you had feelings for an older woman like me."

Kukai punched the wall near her face and glared at her, "Why are you dating Arthur? He really likes him but he's the only one who doesn't notice that you're just playing with him. I feel sorry for him." Kukai dropped his fist and backed up.

Mei walked towards him and pulled him to her by his shirt collar, "Isn't it obvious? I like you Kukai. I want you. How about it?" She tilted her head in an innocent way and smirked with interest.

Kukai tried to push her off but she wouldn't budge. "Let go! Let me go you crazy bitch! Let. Me. Go!" Kukai gave one last final shove and sent her flying to the ground. He stared at her body and finally breathed when he saw her stare up at him with daggers.

"You'll regret this Kukai Souma! I'll take what's most important to you! Don't forget this!" She got up and ran out of the haunted house just passing Arthur.

Kukai didn't like the way he was staring at him. "What did you do, Kukai? What'd she say?" He inched closer to Kukai but he only backed up, wanting to create some room for himself.

"Arthur…M-Mei…I-I…She's no good for you!" Kukai was suddenly bursting out to Arthur about what was happening and watched as Arthur's gentle face turned angry and enraged.

"Why are you lying Kukai? Why?" Arthur looked behind him then back at Kukai, "I'm sorry Kukai but I got to find Mei." Kukai watched with streaming tears as Arthur dashed out of the haunted house.

He didn't believe Kukai at all. He thought they were best friends. Right?

A/N: Hey guys hope this chapter was satisfying enough~! Thanks for the reviews and I hope you guys will tune into the next chapter of Fallen Star~! Thanks~!