My Annoying Step-Brother

A/N: This is the chapter where Rin finds out the secret that her Dad has been hiding!

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Rin's POV

Two weeks has passed ever since that day when Len took me to his dance class. Through those two weeks, Len and I have been going to the studio every day and staying until sunset.

I became an actual member, which means I can go in by myself without Len on my back! And, it also seems as though everyone has warmed up to me.

Meiko, Lola, and I have been getting closer as the following days pass. Meiko talks about how she ignores the bullies because they're just worthless scumbags who don't have anything else better to do. Lola talks about how, at her school, all of the girls hate her because all of the guys have a crush on her. Apparently, Meiko is her true friend, but I'm assuming that I'm going to be her second true friend soon!

Since Luka and Miku are spending their summer with their families, I haven't been able to speak to them. So, Meiko and Lola have somewhat replaced Luka and Miku's spots. It's refreshing to talk to a girl sometimes. I can really say what's on my mind, but when I'm with Len, I always stay bottled up. I still want to know why I act like that towards someone like him.

Then there's Kaito, Gakupo, Rei, and Leon. Kaito and I have become so close over the course of two weeks that he usually goes to me with his problems. He told me that he lives by himself because his mom and dad were both killed in a car accident.

And, when he said that, I felt something punch me in my chest. I thought about how I would feel with no mom and dad. But, then again, my life is basically to that extent anyway.

Kaito even said that he has a small crush on Meiko. I asked him why, and he just said this: "Because she's much more stronger than any other woman out here." I thought long and hard about just that simple statement that he made. I guess it's because she can take the bullying and harassment done to her? I don't really know…

I was tempting to ask Kaito what he meant, but he already walked away from me. So, being the matchmaker that I am, I went to Meiko and asked her if she had any special feelings for Kaito. Even though her face went pink, she still said no. I'm going to figure this thing out one way or another!

Then, Gakupo. Well, I spoke to him at least once, and he seems like a cool guy. But, when you have someone like Rei on your back, dragging you away from the "Pedo" or whatever the hell he calls him, it's pretty hard to have a real conversation with him. I do have to say that he looks attractive and charming. He looks like a Prince, or something. And, his dancing skills are on point! I'm a bit interested to know more about him.

Next is Rei. Well, him being Len's twin, they are completely different personality wise. Rei's more chill while Len is hyper, and always conceited. AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ABOUT HIS STUPID FLIRTING!

Len, not Rei.

Ew.

Anyway, do I have to say more about Rei? Rei is probably the coolest step bro ever! After dance practice, he and I walk to the nearby cafe and order soft drinks and cakes for all of us. I know it's not healthy to eat those types of things right after you dance, but who is going to tell us wrong?!

Lastly, Leon. Well, he's warmed up to me. For the most part. He doesn't have a bad temper like the first few times I came into the studio. It was almost like he hated my guts. I remember whenever I would talk to one of my friends, he would interrupt me, shouting, "Oi! Shut up and go away, Kagene! No one likes you!" or say, "Aye, why are you still here?! You can't dance, so just leave! We don't need you here anymore, Kagene!"

I would ignore him because I know he just wants to make me sad and cry and weep, asking why he's so freaking mean and all that jazz. Leon's not worth my time.

Now, he doesn't do that stuff anymore. But, he still annoys the hell out of me.

Since I'm usually the first one there, Leon comes in second. I would roll my eyes and scoff, trying to avoid eye contact with him.

"Hey! Why are you looking away?! Is my hotness that bad for you to look away?" Leon shouted, walking towards me.

I glare at him. "Could you get any louder?! Canada can hear you from here! Geez…" I plop on the floor, leaning against the wall.

And, he would do anything in his power to annoy the shit out of me until someone else comes in!

Now that I've met all of these cool people, I really feel like I'll have a nice summer!

Monday

I sighed as I leaned on the couch in the Beach House. It was really boring since it was raining outside, and both Len and I are stuck in this dumb house, watching some lame TV show. It was a J-Drama about two roommates falling in love, even though they're not supposed to.

It was weird.

It kinda reminded me of Len and I. How we're roommates and if we ever do fall in love with each other (WHICH WE'RE NOT ANY TIME SOON!), we can't because we're related.

Ew.

I cringed at even the thought of going out with Len!

EW!

"Ugghh~ this is sooo boring! Can we do something together?" Len asked, looking over at me.

I rolled my eyes. "How could we do something when it's raining outside?"

Len shrugged, his eyes back on the TV. Then, he leaned over to my shoulder, laying his head on it. I widened my eyes, trying to move away or his disgusting germs would get all of me! "I don't know. We could always call Dad," he suggested.

Then, that's when an idea popped in my head. Should I call Dad and ask him why he's been lying to me this whole time? Why he hasn't been truthful to his daughter? Why he spent more time with Len than me?

I stood from the couch and this made Len's head hit the leather. I laughed, taking my phone from my pocket.

Len gasped. "Woah! You're really going to call Dad?! I feel flattered~!"

My dark gaze turned to him. He flinched. "I'm not doing it for you! I have to ask him something."

"Ah~ don't be like that, baby~" Len cooed, walking over to me. I froze, watching him to see what he's going to do next. Then, he put his fingers on the bottom of my chin, lifting my head up a bit more. His face leaned into mine and my breath hitched in my throat. "Why don't we talk to him together?" he whispered, his lips and mine only mere inches away.

Suddenly, my life came back into me. I shoved Len away from me with a heated face. "No, don't...stop. Please, stop," I beg, walking over to the stairs to make my way to my room. I can feel Len's innocent-like eyes bead into my back, but I ignore him.

I'm really here to speak to Dad.

NOT make-out with Len.

Gross.

I close and lock my bedroom door behind me. I knew that Len would bounce up here and burst in my room like maniac. I mind as well avoid that irritation.

I go to Dad's number on my contact list, hoping mentally that he would pick up his phone.

I waited.

And, waited.

And...waited!

But, he didn't answer.

I sighed, ready to 'End' the call, but then, I heard his voice.

"-ello? Rin? Hello?"

"Dad!" I said with a breath.

"Oh, Rin! Sorry I didn't pick up for a long time. Work, work, work!"

I roll my eyes. Another lie, Dad…

"Anyway," he began, "why did you call me? I haven't heard your pretty little voice in nearly three weeks! Is it nice there with your step-brother? Have you two had fun?"

I didn't answer. My bangs hid my eyes, but I didn't even care.

"Rin? Are you still there?"

I took in a breath. "Don't play dumb, Dad," I finally let out.

"Huh? How am I playing dumb?" Dad asked like an airhead.

The tears were tempting to fall out, but I blinked frantically to keep them back in. "You've been lying to me, Dad! Do you think I'm stupid?! Why do you always lie?! Ever since you started lying, you've been tearing this family apart! And, to restore it, you're always finding new women to hook up with! Why can't you just be a normal Dad and love your children all the same?! Why?!"

I waited for his response.

Now, tears are flowing so fast, it looks like a waterfall.

"Rin...Can we...can we talk about this face to face? I don't really like to be yelled at over the phone…," Dad asked, sighing very heavily.

My heart pounded in my chest at the thought of seeing my Dad after so long. But, then again, this shouldn't be a very happy moment right now.

I sniffled quietly, trying to make sure that he doesn't hear me. "Where…?" My voice was soft.

When he told me the location, I agreed and hung up.

Afterwards, I made myself look decent again. I put on some grey sweatpants and a white t-shirt with white sneakers. Then, I combed my hair into a low ponytail. I put on some light makeup- I don't need to look super fancy for this meet-up with my Dad. Mascara and lip-gloss is all I need.

I hopped down the stairs. Len shot up from the couch with a concerning look on his face. "I'm so sorry about earlier, Rin! I just-" Then, he noticed my attire. "Are you going somewhere?"

I took my grey coat from the coat rack, sliding it on. I shook my head, opening the front door. "I don't want to talk about it right now. I'll be back later."

Len raced over to me, stopping me from walking out the house. "Wait, Rin."

"What?" I asked with impatience clinging to my voice.

Suddenly, Len's lips widened in a smirk. "You might want to blow your nose before going anywhere. You had a few bats in the cave earlier." He snickered.

My face heated in embarrassment. I covered my nose with my hand and, with my free hand, punched Len in his gut. I smirked at the sight of him groaning and took this chance to slip out.

I hauled a limo, telling the chauffeur to take me to the restaurant that Dad requested for me to go to. I stared out the rain covered window, sighing to myself. I'm going to see Dad again after so long, but...I'm not even excited about that. I swallowed. This is going to be a long night.

I arrived at the restaurant about fifteen minutes later. I thanked the chauffeur with a bow and went into the fancy building.

Ahh...why did I have to wear something as snobby as this?! Dammit!

I went into the restaurant, feeling like a complete outcast to everyone else here. They all wore beautiful dresses and handsome tuxes, and I feel stupid.

Which I don't feel everyday, by the way!

I can see Dad sitting just across the room from here. Everyone's eyes are on me- the girl wearing sweatpants in a French restaurant.

I smiled back at all the haters and made my way to Dad.

He caught his gaze on me and smiled. But, it dropped immediately when he saw what I was wearing. "Rin...what're you wearing?" He sounded so frustrated at that moment.

I wanted to make a witty and sarcastic comment back, though, I had to stop myself. I sat down at the comfortable booth, placing my phone on the table. "I'm not here to talk about what I'm wearing, Dad. We're here to have a talk- a serious one, too." My eyes glared into his, trying to signal mentally that I'm not playing around.

Dad sighed. "Alright, if that's your wish."

I didn't respond.

"You were saying I've been lying to you. How?" He reached over to grab my hand, but I act oblivious and place it in my lap.

I narrow my eyes. "What have you been keeping from me about Len?"

Dad blinked. He's starting to look guilty. However, I'll give him the Benefit of Doubt and ignore it. "Nothing, Honey. Nothing." He smiles.

I felt my face heat in anger. "Don't 'Honey' me!"

Dad widened his eyes at the tone of my voice. "Shhh...Rin...Keep it down...Please...Everyone's looking."

I stand up from the seat, slamming my hands on the table. "No! I won't keep it down! You've been lying to me! You're never busy! Never! You always spend time with Len every month! Why do you visit him more than me?! Am I not important to you anymore?! Do I disgust you in any way?! Do you not love me anymore?!"

I don't care how many people are looking at us.

I need to get answers.

Dad shook his head. "You don't understand, Rin…"

"Well, tell me so I will understand! Tell me, now!" I yelled, tears flowing down my cheeks and plopping to the table.

"I'll tell you...if you stop shouting and sit down."

I did reluctantly.

"Len's not...your real step-brother," he began.

I widened my eyes. "Wh-what…?" I honestly didn't expect that.

"Len is your mother's friend's son. I took him in as our family because his real mother died from Cancer. His father...well...let's just say he's away somewhere," Dad explained.

"Why didn't you tell me at first?" I ask, whipping my tears. Have I really been living with a complete stranger for nearly a month?

"Because...if I told you, you wouldn't want to spend an entire summer with a stranger," he said.

Honestly, I didn't want to spend the entire summer with Len because he's my step-brother. But, I didn't say that. Instead, I nod. "Does...does Len know that I'm not his real step-sister?"

Dad nods as well. "Yes. He just didn't want to tell you for my sake. I told him to keep it a secret from you, and he has. I visit him every month because before, he didn't have any friends. He didn't like to communicate...and I felt bad for him. Now, since he's in dance class, he has friends. And you."

I stared at the table. I guess that means that Rei isn't my real step-brother either- him and Len being twins, after all. And that's why Len flirts with me like there's no tomorrow.

Dammit, this sucks ass. Not the fact that Dad and Len have been lying to me, but the fact that he can fall in love with me and it won't even be wrong. And I'm pretty sure he's getting there by the way he acts around me.

"And, Rin?"

I look back up to my Dad's concerned eyes.

"I'm sorry about lying for this long to you. I just didn't want you to hate me more."

I widened my eyes. "Wait...no...Dad, I don't hate you. I'm far from hating you. I'm just pissed off that you were never honest in the first place."

"And, you have every right to be. I'm very sorry," Dad apologized.

I felt a smile come on my lips. Finally...an apology. Apologies are always nice to hear from people. "Thank you," I whispered.

Dad nods. "Anyway, do want to order something?"

I shake my head, standing up from the booth. "No, but thank you. I'm not really planning on staying here looking like this!" I gesture to my sweatpants.

Dad chuckled. "Okay. I hope to see you soon, Rin."

I nodded with another smile. "Bye, for now."

And, I walked out of the restaurant with a refreshed mind.

A/N: And there you go~! That was the secret that Len AND Rin's dad have been keeping from her!

Juicy secret, eh? :D

Anyway, I'm planning on making this story about 25-30 chapters long! It's going to be a slow-paced story. I'm super good with slow-paced stories because I can really talk about the characters more, y'know?

More character developments = more interesting plots. :D

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