I still don't know how things got to this point. I wish I could say I wasn't entirely at fault but it comes down to this: I did it of my own free will. And my God, I have never been more remorseful in my life.
I ruined everything.
"Ichimatsu? You...you really mean it?" I felt a blush cover my cheeks at his confession.
"Tch. Do you need me to repeat myself, damnit? I...I like you, idiot. I want to.." his face was flushed adorably. "I want to be in a relationship with you. If you'll have me."
I can only imagine the courage it must have taken him to tell me how he felt. Of course, I love my brothers with all my heart and soul, and to know one of them could love me this much? Well…
How can I say no to this?
I held my arms out to him, smiling brightly. "Of course I'll have you, my dearest Ichimatsu."
His eyes went wide, then tears filled them, the most joyous and relieved smile gracing his features as he dived into my arms, nuzzling shyly into my chest, hiding his face.
"Thank you. God, thank you."
From the doorway, Osomatsu peeked in and shot me a thumbs-up, grinning, rubbing under his nose, before walking away. He obviously knew the whole situation. He'd been the one to tell me Ichimatsu wanted to talk to me, after all.
Though I thought I saw just a bit of melancholy in his eyes for a moment.
To be honest, I never came close to imagining a brother of mine would fall in love with me, but if any I would have imagined it would be Osomatsu.
Ever since The Ichimatsu Incident he'd been treating me a bit differently. He'd been much more touchy-feely, and started to actually pay attention to me.
But now I suppose he must have been gauging my reaction to implied incest to learn my stance on the topic, which then must have been reported back to our little Ichimatsu.
Well, regardless of morality in this case, I do dearly and truly love and adore all of my brothers. If one feels even more than brotherly emotions towards me...well, of course, I'll accept.