Chapter 12: Worried Asahinas'
"Uhh… I will see who it is."
Ema said before leaving us four. Few minutes have passed when Ema showed up with a bright smile on her face. "This is really unexpected but everyone is here!"
"What?"
Me, Yusuke and Futo simultaneously stated while Hikaru remained impassive and seemed not be affected at the sudden visit of his brothers, I guess he knew already they'll be here. My surprised face didn't waver when the said people showed up from Ema's back except for Subaru, Lori, Louis and Natsume.
"Rin-nee!" I was snapped out seeing the youngest Asahina literally running towards my direction and hugged me tightly almost making me fall from my position thanks to Hikaru for holding my chair properly and stopping us from falling. "I was so worried when Ukyo-nii said that… that you got sick!" He muttered while his face hiding from my sight and the way he said those words touched my heart so much, I never thought Wataru would feel that way. "Masa-nii is a doctor he will help you to get better." He said staring at my face this time, my eyes softened when I finally saw his concern look and teary eyes.
"Don't worry Wataru-chan I'm fine now… sorry if I made you worried and thank you." I affectionately patted his head before lightly kissing his forehead which caught Kaname and Tsubaki's attention from the simple action.
"Eh~ I'm jealous." Tsubaki pouted.
"Sometimes being a kid has a big advantage." Kaname said suddenly and earning a hard nudge from Ukyo who frowned at him.
"I'll check you up later just to make sure you're okay Rina." Masaomi caught my attention as he move forward bringing a hand bag, his gentle and concern feature made me confuse. I thought they all came here to check Ema and used me as an excuse to see her but why are they acting like they care for me also? I just only met most of them once or twice but…
"You should stop over thinking Rina." I jerked my head to Hikaru's direction who this time crossed his arms and giving me a serious visage that I rarely see from him. "Whatever in that pretty mind of yours just forget about it and follow Masaomi, he will check you up after you are done eating." I huffed at his statement. My cheeks are warming up again, even though he is scolding me in a way he still manage to compliment me also.
"Fine." I mumbled.
"Your submissive side is quiet charming…"
I puffed my cheeks at his comment as my face turning even redder. Damn Hikaru, he really loves to tease me when everyone is here.
"Ahem!"
I jolted when Tsubaki suddenly pulled a chair before seating beside me. "By the way Rina-chan! We've brought dinner for you and Ema." His toothy grin somehow amused me because he was ignoring Yusuke's protest beside him considering he swiftly took his position.
"Uhh—thank you. I didn't expect you brought something. I guess you cooked this for us Ukyo-san?" I turned my attention to the blond Asahina who smiled in return at my inquiry.
"Yes, after Hikaru called me I asked everyone if they wanted to visit you since you're not feeling well. Though not everyone was not in the residence that time because of their schedule but I already informed them of your situation."
My face turned soft. "I really appreciate it Ukyo-san, actually I thank all of you for checking me up. I never actually expecting this, I mean I never thought that you'll bother yourself visiting me here." I mumbled and gazed to all of them, I saw how their features turned tender before I felt someone touched my shoulder.
"We never thought of you as a bothersome it's actually the contrary Rina."
My eyes widened when Azusa said those words and saw most of them smiled at me. I was speechless and remained silent for few minutes.
Such a nice words to hear. I wonder if he finds me a bothersome…
"I think you should finish eating Rina, Masa-nii will going to check you up after." Hikaru broke down the sudden silence. "And it's better if everyone will join us right?" He added as everyone immediately agreed at his suggestion.
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"How is she Masa-nii?"
Yusuke asked immediately when Masaomi came out from Rina's room. His eldest brother smiled tenderly before answering his younger brother.
"She's okay, her fever is finally gone and she's resting right now since the cause of her sickness was fatigue." He said, patting the head of Wataru who's on his side instantly when he went out the room. "Ema was also there lying beside her so I decided to leave the two." His smile didn't falter as he saw how his brothers sighs in relief.
"At least she's fine now." Azusa uttered and gazed at Rina's room.
"You're right. But something bothering me though, Hika-nii how did you know that Rina is sick?" Tsubaki inquired staring at his brother who was sitting on the couch beside Kaname and Ukyo. His brown eyes glanced at Tsubaki's direction before closing it with a faint smile on his lips.
"It's actually unexpected that Rina sent the message to a wrong person."
"You mean she sent it to you?"
He chuckled. "Yeah… It's kind of cute when I saw her dumbfounded look." He can't help but chuckled silently at his brothers' reaction.
"How did she get your number?"
Tsubaki questioned again, this time his face frowning.
"He gave it to her." Futo answered, displeased.
"I was going to tell it first Futo but you ruined my moment~" His lips quirked in fascination and his tone earning a disapproval look from his brothers which made him laugh a little but stopped when the door rang again this time and the heavy air surrounded them vanished quickly.
"Maybe that's them I'll go check the door."
Ukyo announced leaving them and answered the door. Few minutes before Ukyo came back this time with Natsume, Subaru, Louis and Lori behind him.
"Finally here huh Natsume~" Tsubaki greeted his brother placing his arm on his shoulder.
"Sorry I'm late, the meeting just finished later than I thought." He sighed.
"How is she?" Subaru questioned with his more serious tone and look.
"She's fine now Subaru… She and Ema are both resting inside her room."
Masaomi answered to his brother, Subaru nodded, though he wanted to check her up he chose not to since she needed some rest. He decided to visit her again and alone this time.
"Well that's good at least Mi-chan is fine, would you like to go to them Juli?"
They saw how the squirrel eagerly bobbed his head and has this look of concern, it looks like that he's telling something to Louis which really confused his brothers because he seemed to understand the said animal.
"Okay, don't worry I think they didn't do anything though." He gently said as his smiling face didn't dither at the angry squirrel. "I'll put Juli inside Mi-chan's room please excuse us."
"Can you give these flowers to Rina, Louis-nii?"
Lori said handing the bouquet of white lilies to his older brother which earned a meaningful glance from the rest of Asahina brothers. Louis smiled gently at him and took the flowers before he left his brothers at the living area.
"Maybe I should bring Rin-nee something next time." Wataru pouted, Masaomi and Ukyo looked at him and made them smile at the sudden statement and obvious jealousy of their youngest one.
Kaname hearing Wataru's comment chuckled before turning his attention to Natsume when he noticed he was also bringing something. "Aren't you going to give that to Rina, Natsu-chan?"
He smirked when he saw how his orange hair brother twitched in annoyance.
"Stop calling me that Kana-nii." He said, though he was impassive his brothers knew that he was embarrassed. Tsubaki observed this and a mischievous smiled appear on his lips.
"Aw.. Natsu-chan~ don't be embarrass~"
"Tsubaki be quiet."
Azusa chided elbowing his twin.
"Itai… Don't be so mean Azusa!" He grumbled.
"Then stop acting like a kid."
"Sheesh… I can't help it."
Hikaru putting his empty cup of coffee on the table stared at his orange hair brother and asked. "So, what did you bring?" Natsume stared back at him before tilting his head to the side as if avoiding his brother's scrutinizing gaze.
"I just want to give something back to Rina."
All of them got confused and wanted to ask him but they didn't manage to do that because suddenly Louis showed up with Ema and Rina beside him. The blue-violet eyed girl noticed Natsume, Subaru and Lori's presence and immediately her lips formed a smile and greeted them enthusiastically.
"Good evening Lori-san, Subaru-san, Natsume-san!"
With his gentle smile Lori greeted her also. "Good evening Rina. Good to see that you are feeling well now."
"Yep, thanks for the flowers anyways, they are really beautiful. I went out because we heard the door's buzzer…"
"No problem." His smiling face earned another smile from Rina before the said girl turned her attention to the two newly come.
"Azusa-san mentioned you're on training Subaru-san, I really appreciate that you've come here to visit me." She grinned and Subaru smiled faintly back at her.
"Yes, I was really going to go here earlier but my coach wouldn't let me go."
Rina's face turned gentle. "It's alright, I told you your presence is really much appreciated." She added as she touched him lightly on his arm.
"Rina."
She tilted her head to Natsume's direction and raised her brows.
"Natsume-san, please to see you again." She smiled and noticed a paper bag he was bringing. "Let me guess, are you going to return the shirt you've borrowed yesterday?"
"Yesterday? Natsume-san went here yesterday?" Ema asked him and a confused look written on her face.
This time all of his brothers gave him a look and frowning at the same time. They finally understand what Natsume meant of bringing something back to Rina.
"Yeah, it's actually accident that we've met yesterday." He said without hesitation while giving his brothers a blank look. "It was raining hard when I saw her outside the bookstore I went, I was going home that I decided to take her home first because she was also in a hurry. My clothes were drenched so she let me used one of her men shirts when we reach her apartment."
"Uh hu, Natsume-san was a lifesaver." Rina nodded grinning at the same time.
"Hm… I was wondering what happened yesterday though." Hikaru crossing his arms stared at his brother who stared back at him.
"Oh, nothing though. I was actually sorry that I fell asleep yesterday Natsume-san, I didn't even get a chance to thank you for bringing me into my room before you left so thank you."
"What? You fell asleep!" Juli surprisingly silent, burst on Ema's shoulder and making the said girl flinched at his loud voice. "This is unforgivable I should give this scum a punishment do not touch a girl in her weakness moment!"
Juli screeched again and planning to jump but Ema held him down to stop him from attacking the said man. Ema and Rina sighed in frustration at his action.
"What do you mean you fell asleep?" Yusuke seriously asked staring at Natsume.
"I was so tired yesterday, I guess my body needed it so much." Rina said.
"I see…" Hikaru muttered as he closed his eyes before opening it again.
"Lucky you that it was Natsume..." Kaname interrupted. "Next time don't trust too easily especially men."
"Hehe… Right, I'll keep that in mind." Did something change in the air? Rina somehow felt that there is something heavy in the air now. "Uhm, would you like some tea guys?"
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"Perhaps we should go home, it's late and most of you still have classes and works tomorrow." Ukyo announced, smiling apologetically to me. "You need also to rest Rina."
"Already?" I sadly asked. I was having fun talking with them, it's kind of refreshing to see some people in my little home now, since I've moved here this place feels so cold and dull.
"Like Ukyo-nii said you needed some rest Rina, we decided to let Ema and Louis to stay to be your company tonight." Hikaru smoothly stated, I pouted but didn't comment at his words. "Besides, I think the squirrel wouldn't let any of us to stay except for Ema and Louis." He said as the corner of his lips tilted upward while giving Juli a look.
You are such a scary dude Hikaru…
I thought, smiling inwardly at his statement.
"This bastard really annoys me." Juli huffed and crossed his arms in irritation as he giving the long haired Asahina a glare. "At least he wasn't stupid like these two."
"Why is it giving us an insulting look?" Yusuke frowned. I snickered silently at Yusuke's question, if only they understand what he said about them.
"Pch. Maybe it's hungry, give him some nut Yusuke. I mean, don't bother it might go crazy again if he eats." Futo spiteful comment. I mentally slapped my face, the idiot, he really wanted to die.
"The brat!"
"Uhm, Thank you again for visiting me here!" I nervously laughed this time and glanced at Ema who is having some trouble holding down her pet.
"No problem, for us you are a family now." Masaomi this time stated giving me his very warmest smile, I got stunned at his unexpected words and watched all of them with surprised look, they are all smiling to me except for Futo who is leaning on the wall but I can still tell that the brat was agreeing with Masaomi, I don't know how to describe this feeling when he said those words… Somehow I feel elated for some reason and involuntarily placed my hand on my chest as I realized this nice feeling.
The same thing I felt during those days when they are still with me.
I missed those days…
All of a sudden I felt a soft touched on my hand and jerked my head to the side seeing Ema's face. She was smiling knowingly at me and squeezed my hand.
"You heard him right, you are a family now." She whispered. I nodded my head and turned my head to all of them again without hesitation I smiled and thank them from the bottom of my heart.
"Thank you."
Ema who was beside me got surprised.
"Such a beautiful face." Kaname with his flirtatious side said suddenly and softly touch my chin to raise my face. "We would love to see you smile more often like that." I fluttered my eyes and my cheeks show some pink on it, no doubt most girls would love to be with him, when he's using his charm his handsome features become more handsome.
"Oh… uhm sure…"
He gently smiled again. "Good, what about we spent—"
-thwack!-
"That's enough you are wasting some time talking." Ukyo adjust his glasses as his blue eyes narrowed at his blond brother's action before sighing. Rina sweat dropped with the scene and laughed inwardly to both of them, their antics were really amusing somehow. Ukyo especially since he used my frying pan to hit Kaname. My attention turned to the youngest Asahina as he approached me with adorable concern look and relief.
"Rin-nee, get some rest okay? Same goes with you onee-chan."
"Aw~ sure Wataru-chan, right Ema?"
"Hm, you also Wataru-chan."
Ema patted his head softly when the ten year old boy grinned at us finally.
"We are not going to take any longer, Louis, I hope you'll take care of them, yes?"
"Of course." His gentle answer to Masaomi.
"You should get out of here you scumbags!" Juli screeched my vein pooped with his annoying voice so I hit him lightly on his head. "Ouch! Mi-chan what was that for?!"
"Will you calm down and low your voice." I chided and crossed my arms, grateful that he only grumbled.
"If we get a chance to leave the work earlier Tsubaki and I will visit you tomorrow." Azusa surprisingly approached me. "I hope you don't mind." He added, his tender violet eyes staring straight to mine. I shook my head and grinned at him.
"I assure you Azusa-san I don't mind."
"Great then~" Tsubaki encircled his arms on his twin's shoulder. "We're looking forward for tomorrow."
I rolled my eyes at his smiling face but didn't reply, the rest of the Asahina bid their goodbyes to me and exited my apartment, I was left alone at the living area since Louis and Ema took their siblings out when my door buzzed again for the third time, I answered it right away because maybe Ema and Louis are back but to my surprise Subaru was standing in front of my door.
"Subaru-san? Did you forget something?"
I asked, blinking my eyes in puzzlement. He was silent, what really confused me was his serious look that he was giving to me, I never saw this side of him. After the day we first met, every morning we always see each other at the park and ended up watching the sunrise together. Subaru is really a quiet person, but Juli mentioned that when it comes to his feelings he never hesitated to show it especially if that person is very special.
"Subaru-san?"
I asked again because his silence is making me uneasy.
"Did something happen?"
I tilted my head and gave him a curious look.
"What are you talking about Subaru-san? I don't understand—"
"I want to know what really happened… yesterday."
What? Did he come back just to ask me about yesterday?
"Uhm… As far as I remembered Natsume-san just only brought me into my room—"
"Is that all? You don't remember anything aside from that?"
"Subaru-san, why are you so curious about yesterday. If you want to know you can also ask Natsume-san by yourself."
He was silent again and avoided my eyes.
Are Natsume and Subaru not in good term?
I sighed in frustration and decided to answer what he really wanted to know. "As I said before after Natsume sent me home yesterday I invited him to stay for a while and have some coffee since the heavy rain was still pouring down, he's drenched and I let him borrowed one of my shirt and then I suddenly fell asleep on the couch while we were talking." I explained.
"I see…"
Silence covered between us again, it's kinda awkward though because Subaru didn't move from his position. I thought after hearing my story he would bid his goodbye again but…
"Subaru-san I think—"
I didn't manage to finish my sentence when unexpectedly Subaru pulled me into his chest. His scent enveloped my senses, his masculine scent that his was really nice and refreshing. With this closeness I can hear his fast beating heart, the strangest thing is his warmth soothes me somehow.
It was a pleasant feeling…
"Goodnight Rina."
He whispered before letting me go, he was gone the moment I regained my composure and blinked my eyes at his action.
"What was that for…?"
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I woke up the next morning feeling better and well rested, Ema and Louis got up earlier than me that morning so when I woke up the smell of food invaded my senses. They both greeted me the moment they saw my silhouette form as I did the same thing. The breakfast that morning was so good and peaceful.
"Rin-chan, I think you should rest for now and go back to school tomorrow. I'll inform sensei about it and Shioka-san, just please have some rest for this day… okay?"
"But Ema-chi…"
"I agree with Chi."
"It would be best Mi-chan, besides you seem to need it a lot." Louis gentle words. I looked at them in exasperation because what can I do? They seemed so determine to let me stay today in my house and rest.
"Fineee…"
"Good girl." Ema patted my head as I puffed my cheeks.
Ema left my apartment first because she still needed to go to school, after forty minutes Louis also bid his goodbye because he has an appointment today, I asked him a favor to bring Juli along with him because I remembered that today Tsubaki and Azusa were going to visit me… so yeah you get the picture, it'll be a disaster I am sure of it. Luckily the squirrel didn't get suspicious at my reason so he agreed immediately.
"Louis-san, thanks for everything."
"My pleasure Mi-chan, just call me if you need anything."
"Hm, take care both of you."
"Remember Mi-chi, rest!"
"Hai, hai…"
I waved at them while watching their retreating form, I closed my apartment's door after that and stared at my empty place. I sighed heavily and decided to spend the rest of my day in reading…
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I was awoken by a loud buzzed of my doorbell, I didn't notice I fell asleep while reading. A yawn escaped my lips when I heard the doorbell buzzed again. Standing on my feet I leisurely walk to the door and opened it revealing the twin Asahina in front of me.
"Yo!"
Tsubaki grinned while raising his right arm, Azusa only smiled at me.
"Tsubaki-san…Azusa-san, you really came."
"Of course we will! We promised you right?" Tsubaki said still grinning and encircled his arm around my shoulder. "And…you look like you just woke up, considering your messy hair Rin-chan~." He snickered.
"Oh shoot! Let me fix my hair!" I rattled trying to tame my hair again, I forgot about it! I heard Tsubaki's snickered again and shot him a glare.
"That's really cute ne Azusa?"
Azusa sighed. "Just ignore him Rina-san, anyways, have you eaten your lunch?"
"Eh? It's noon already? I slept that long…" My shocked realization, wow… that's why I feel so well. I guess Ema was right after all.
"Then I'll take that as a no, in that case we will treat you a nice lunch in a restaurant."
My eyes sparkled. "Really? I don't say really no when it comes to free food. Then let me change just give me few minutes!"
Tsubaki and Azusa smiled at me, I let them wait in my living area while I was changing. After fifteen minutes the three of us are driving away from my apartment building and heading to one of the favorite Japanese restaurants of the twin.
"Whoa… these looked so delicious."
"Just pick anything you like Rina-chan! Anything since Azusa will going to pay~" His cooed words and then groaning afterwards when Azusa hit his head. "Itai!"
"Don't mind him so anything you wanted to try?"
I bobbed my head in excitement. "Yup!"
The rest of the meal was nice and I wouldn't be lying that I didn't enjoy every minute of it. Their antics are so funny and familiar, it was very obvious the twin respect each other even though they were showing it in a different way, it was quite admirable.
"Ahhh… I am so full thanks for the free meal guys." I beamed this time, we are out of the restaurant and this time we're walking in a busy street, they mentioned about going to the park since autumn season will be over soon but the trees were still beautiful with its foliage red color that were slowly falling out it will be great place to relax especially after eating a wonderful meal according to Tsubaki. We've reached the certain place and found a nice spot. Though it's getting colder it does not bothering me at all.
"..Wow, it's not so bad, I guess you're not all the talk Tsubaki-san." Tsubaki's smug smile became visible in our sight. "You really made my day and I'm really grateful for it guys…" I gave them my most genuine smile before grabbing their arms. "How about let's take a picture ne?"
"Sure~" Tsubaki agreed giving to him my phone but before he could take a picture some girls approached our direction and asked the twin.
"Uhm excuse me. Can we take a picture with you guys?"
A cute blond said, her face was so red that she look like a tomato. The rest behind her gave the twin a hopeful look.
"Uhm, sure." Azusa said not so sure to his answer. After hearing his answer it became all too fast! It was like a stampede that the girls just showed up from nowhere! I was force to separate myself from the twin but someone grabbed my hand and gently pulled me closer, my back hit something warm and when I looked behind Tsubaki's form encaging my body completely.
"Sorry girls but if you want to take pictures with us our girlfriend should be with it also~"
My body turned stiff and I gave Tsubaki a nasty look, his statement earned a shock gasps from the girls.
"Ehh!"
"You're kidding! She was involved not only him but both of them!"
"They're her lovers!"
I can hear Tsubaki's snickered but he groan afterwards when Azusa hit him on his head. "You are making a scene Tsubaki." He hissed in annoyance.
"That's impossible! You, you're just a plain girl!" Someone outbursts and pointed me with disdain. My lips quirked in annoyance. "You guys are beautiful you should find someone better than her!" Another one shouted.
"Oi—" I gently squeezed Tsubaki's hand to stop him from answering these stupid girls.
"Yeah… I agree to that." I said, neutral. Tsubaki let me go and was about to disagree when I encircled my right arm on his shoulder and I did the same thing to Azusa on the left before smiling wickedly to the girls. "But too bad they have fallen to a plain girl like me." I pulled them down in my level and did something that will surely made the girls die in jealousy. I just kissed their cheeks and smiled innocently. "They're mine so back off bitches!" My menacing voice sends a chilling shiver to their back and instantly they slowly dispersed in our sight. "That went well…" I said, smirking to myself and immediately let the twin go. "So… now that it's quiet we shoul—" I raised my brows when I noticed their blushing cheeks before Azusa cleared his throat.
"W-We should go I think…"
"Y-Yeah! It's getting hotter in this place." Tsubaki agreed. I inwardly rolled my eyes. Men.
"Oh geez at least don't make it obvious guys, you look like tomatoes!" I teased and laughed afterwards. "Let's go! I think it's time to go home." I skipped away from them
The twin just stared at the silhouette form of Rina as she was skipping away from their direction, Tsubaki looked at Azusa and smiled. "You did feel it too right?"
"..yeah."
"That was the first."
"Hm, what do you think Tsubaki?"
"She's so confusing. But… What can I say? She's more charming that way."
"Guys! C'mon!" Rina called them again.
Heyyaahh!
First of all I'm sorry for those who waited so long… if there are?
Second thank you Guest! I hope this satisfy you hehe. Let's see if one of those two choices of yours really fitted Rina. ^_
Since Guest opened it already I want to know who you really want to be with Rin-chan?! I guess I will try going to use survey for this, you can comment who you want and well… Let's see if I can still change the plot after the survey.
So! I hope you like this chapter! Janeh!
Ops, no omake really this time hehe
Edited: 04-28-18
