My Annoying Step-Brother
A/N: Please enjoy chapter 6~!
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Rin's POV
I arrived home that night with an empty stomach. I'm kinda regretting not staying with Dad to eat, now!
Len is in his sweats and a t-shirt with his yellow bag. He must be going to dance class. I walk over to him, putting the coat on its rack. "Why are you going so late at night?" I ask, looking over his shoulder.
Len seems to notice my presence as he gasps and turns around faster than I can blink. "Where were you, Rin?" he wondered with a stern voice. I'm guessing he's trying to act protective, but it's not doing him any justice.
I shake my head. "I don't want to talk about it…"
"Is it about Dad?" Len questioned while crossing his arms.
I widened my eyes. Can he read my mind?! "How did you…" I trailed off.
"It's written all over your face, Kagene." He gave me another stern gaze before I heard some type of pop-ish music blast from his pocket. He held up his index finger, indicating that this'll take a minute.
I just stayed still, still wondering why Len can see right through me.
"Yes?" Len asked once he answered his ringing phone.
I blinked, wondering who called him.
"What?!" Len shouted. I jumped visually. "You can't be serious!...Well, when do you think it'll be unflooded?"
Unflooded? What's flooded in the first place? I wanted to ask him, but my words were stuck in my throat.
"Next week?! That's just insane…" Len's voice got unexpectedly low and he seemed sad.
I sighed, letting my head drop. Thousands of thoughts were drowned in my head. Not just from Dad, but from Len. Now that I know that Len and I aren't related, I feel more conscious about myself and my surroundings. I'm going to have to watch out for myself because I don't know what Len could do since he knows that I talked to Dad.
Should I start locking my door at night?
No, don't be ridiculous, Rin!
He wouldn't take advantage of me...right?
"So...What am I supposed to do in my free time?" Then, he looked at me. That's when a smile came on his mouth. "Nevermind, Leon. I think I found something." With that, he ended the call with, supposedly, Leon and started to walk towards me.
I stepped back. "Wait, why are you walking towards me like a creep?" My voice was sharp.
Len stopped, sighing to himself. "Well...The studio is flooded with rain, and it won't be fixed until next week. So...I decided something!" His smile came back on his face. He reached for my hand. I'm surprised in myself that I didn't hold it back. "Let's go outside!"
I widened my eyes. Is he crazy?! "What is wrong with you?! It's raining outside!" I point to the window.
He winks at me and I think my stomach churned. Dammit! I need to stop acting so weak when I'm around him!
"That's why we're going outside in the first place," he said with an obvious tone. I roll my eyes.
"Why are we going to go outside anyway?" I ask, annoyed to no end.
He went over to the door with our hands still entwined with each other's. He opened the door and it looked as if the rain only got harder by the seconds. I'm still wondering if this boy is insane or just plain stupid!
"I'm going to teach you how to dance." His voice sounded sweet and alluring. My thoughts stopped when he made eye contact with me. "We'll learn how to dance. Together." He smiled, but it looked different. It wasn't bright and eye-blinding. It was sincere and caring. And, just from the smile, I could feel my heart skip a beat.
What is Len doing to me?
Without a word, he dragged me into the rainstorm. I saw Len's clothes get soaked already, but he seemed to not care. He reached into his hair and slipped the hair tie out of it. His bangs started to hang over his eyes, so he moved them to the side. His hair was much longer when it wasn't in its ponytail.
His hand reached over to my hair, also slipping the band out of it. "We don't need these. Let's just be free, okay?" he said with excitement hanging from his words.
I raise an eyebrow. "What does that even me-"
"SHH! No questions!" Len had his finger pressed against my lips. I glared at him, bringing up my hand to snatch his dirty finger away from my mouth.
Suddenly, he placed his hands on my waist. I squeaked, widening my eyes. "W-what are you-" I was cut off when he grabbed my hands and wrapped them around his neck. My face heated at our position.
"Let's get to know each other more. I haven't had the chance to really talk to you for the past month. So...tell me about yourself, Kagane."
We both moved in our own beats, without any music. I could barely make his face out because of the rain, but I'm glad so he won't see how red my face is. I had to clear my throat so I can form the words.
"What do you want to know?" I wonder with a slight smile.
"How's Rinto doing nowadays?" Len laughed cheekily.
I glare at him. "How do you know about Rinto, creeper?!"
Len shook his head rapidly, as if he knows that I'll pound my fist in his face at any second! "I-it's not like that! I just want to know." He pouts.
I sigh. "I don't really know...We haven't talked much after he got engaged. And that was almost two years ago." I frown at the truth. I really wish me and my older brother can talk, like regular siblings…
Len shot me a sincere look. "Aww, Rin~ Let's not make such a tone~!" he teased, tickling my sides.
I felt loads of laughs come out my mouth before I finally slapped him on his arm. "S-stop that!" I said, still laughing.
Len was groaning now, but that's what he gets for tickling me!
Creep…
After a few moments, Len started to laugh. I raised an eyebrow at him. "What're you laughing for?" I ask with a sharp voice.
Len wiped a stray tear from his eye. "You look like crap, Rin!" He continued his laughing.
I blink before looking at myself too. My clothes were soaked and my hair dripped down to my waist. I touched my face and saw on my fingers that my mascara was already flowing to my cheeks. I probably looked like a nightmare!
Then, I glanced at Len. But...he didn't even look bad!
He actually looked...attractive…?
I gasp at my own thoughts. Why am I thinking these things about Len?! GROSS ALERT.
I'm going to punish myself by taking a cold shower before bed. I need to get these disgusting thoughts out of my head before I accidently say them aloud.
I sighed. "We should probably get in, now. We'll catch a cold if we stay out here."
Once Len was done with his stupid laughing session, he nodded in agreement.
That night, I did take a cold shower. But, I didn't feel any different afterwards. I groaned, staring at myself in the mirror.
This is horrible...I need to get my mind off of Len. He needs to escape or I may just explode from this stress.
I took my phone from the bathroom counter and searched through my contact's list. I was thinking about having a day with me, Meiko, and Lola. Maybe adding Kaito in there, too.
However, my eyes fixated on a name that was very familiar.
Rei.
I inhaled and exhaled.
Then, I pressed the 'Call' button on the screen. I heard the phone ring monotonously, trying to reach Rei who was only a few miles away.
My heart started to quicken its pace. What am I going to say if he picks up?
"Hey, I just wanted to know if you wanted to hang out because I need to get Len out of my head!"
I shake my head. No, that won't do any good. I don't want to come off like I want Rei to be a rebound for Len, or anything.
BECAUSE THAT'S NOT THE CASE.
Suddenly, I heard Rei's voice. "Hello?" he asked on the other end.
I cleared my throat. "H-hey, this is Rin."
It was silence for a few seconds.
"Oh, Rin! Hey! What's up? It's almost midnight. Did something happen?"
A sigh came out of my mouth. "Uhm...This may be out of the blue, but...do you want to hang out tomorrow? Just the two of us?" Please, say yes, Rei.
"Woah, that is out of the blue!"
I frown. "I just said that!"
Rei laughed. "Well...I don't have any plans tomorrow. Besides, the studio is flooded. So, why not? I'll hang out with ya!"
I breathed out in relief. "Thanks, Rei! What time should we meet?"
"Anytime, really. Just text me when you're ready and I'll pick you up," he informed, and I could practically feel his smile on the phone.
I nodded. "Alright. Anyways...I should head to sleep. See you tomorrow."
"Okay! Bye!"
He hung up first.
Good.
This is good.
Not only would I have an excuse to get out the house, I also won't have Len on my back!
That night, I fell asleep with hundreds of thoughts flooding in my head.
I woke up that next morning with the same questions that I had in my mind last night. I cursed at myself for being so stupid and getting myself into something like this!
What do I feel towards Len?
Do I think of him as someone to pass time with?
A friend?
A brother?
Or...more than a friend?
Why does my heart beat quicken whenever he touches me?
Why does my heart beat quicken whenever he looks at me with such a strong glint in his eyes?
Why do I get annoyed when my face heats up because of him?
Why can't I barely talk to him without getting flustered?
Those are the type of questions that are flowing in my mind right now.
It's so freaking annoying! I hate it!
But, then, I remembered that I'm supposed to hang out with Rei today. So, I grin to myself and do my daily routine. I come out of the bathroom with black shorts that barely grazed my knees, a yellow blouse, and I did my hair in a side ponytail.
I hopped down the stairs, seeing Len on the couch. I blink, walking over to him and seeing him surrounded with multiple tissue papers. I widen my eyes for a second. "Are...are you sick, Len?!" I asked in disbelief.
Len smiled up at me. His nose was red and his skin was pale. His hair was demolished everywhere, but it didn't look half b-
GAH! WHAT AM I SAYING HERE?!
"No, Kagene! I'm fine! I already made some soup, and look-" He pointed to the TV, where he was watching some type of action anime, "-I'm watching my favorite show! I'll get better in no time."
I sigh. "You're sick, Len. You need to take medicine and get some sl-"
He cut me off. "Shh! Don't worry so much, Kagene. I'm fine! I think it's because we were out in the rain."
I make my lips in a straight line. I feel kinda bad, really...I mean, I'm the one who's not sick, and he is. "You're so stubborn, Len."
He winks at me. "It's in our genes, Kagene."
I roll my eyes. This boy…
"Anyway, where are you going?" Len asked. I'm glad he changed the subject because I so did not want to argue about him being sick.
"Oh! I'm going to hang out with Rei for a few hours," I answered with pride.
Len frowned. "Without me?!"
"NO!" I shouted. He flinched hard. "You're staying home. Don't you dare go anywhere, or I'll tie you to a chair until you learned your lesson." I place a hand on my hip to add onto my demand.
Len gulped visually. "O-okay...Have fun~"
He sounded scared.
I liked it.
I shot him a sweet smile. "Okay~!"
Since I texted Rei while I was in the bathroom, I could hear him honking his car outside the house.
My face lit up. "Oh, that's my ride. See you."
I waved lightly at Len and skip over to the door.
"Bye, Rin~!"
I shut the door and sighed to myself.
I looked up to see Rei leaning on his car with crossed arms and a crooked smile. "It's nice to see you, Rin."
I felt a smile come on my face. Maybe this was a good idea to get Len out of my mind.
But, I have a feeling that this is going to be a long day.
After I got in Rei's car, he asked me, "Well...where do you wanna go, Rin?"
I glanced his way. I finally noticed what he was wearing. He had on a white shirt that said, "DANCE ISN'T JUST A HOBBY. IT'S A WAY OF LIFE." in big, bold letters. He also wore blue jeans and combat boots.
Ugh.
He looks so much like Len! Why did I choose him to hang out with?!
This was such a horrible idea…
I smile lightly at him. "Wherever is fine…" I look out the window.
I could hear Rei scoff. I blink, turning back to him. "Why are you being so boring right now~?" he pouted.
I got slightly offended. "W-what?" I stammered in disbelief. I am not boring!
Rei grinned at me. "Usually, you'll be so hyped up! But, now, you're super gloomy. I agreed to hang out with you because you're a fun person! I don't want to hang out with someone who doesn't care!" He nudged me on my arm. "C'mon~ lighten up a bit!"
Hm.
I guess I am being a bit too forlorn. I keep on forgetting that Rei is more open-minded person than Len. Rei'll say anything that's on his mind without thinking it over. It's not a bad thing, though. It makes him more honest- and I like people who are honest.
I bite my inner cheek. I get my adrenaline going as I stare more into Rei's bright and living eyes. "Alright! Let's go to the arcade! I wanna play that dancing game that everyone likes so much!"
When he only blinked at me, I laugh, nudging him like how he nudged me. "Why are you being boring now, Rei? Let's go!" I exclaim.
Rei's grin came back as he started the car. "Okay, if you want the fired up Rei, you'll get it!"
"There we go~" I sing.
"First stop: The Arcade!"
With that, Rei stepped on the gas pedal and drove to the Arcade.
Rei approached me with a handful of coins to put into the games to be able to use them. He had a big and bright grin on his face. "Sweet! We have at least 100 coins right here!"
I felt like a little kid again as I smile. "Nice! Where's the dancing game at?"
Rei pointed to the game. I looked over to where he pointed at. My eyes lit up as I saw that no one was on it, and this was my time to show that I can dance too.
I raced over to it after taking a few coins from Rei's hands. I quickly slipped them in the slot and I started to click random buttons on the machine once it started up.
I went to a fairly popular song that was going around now, selecting it. I breathed in, then out. I looked over at Rei who was giving me a look of approval.
My eyes flashed in determination when the screen started to count down. Then, once it started, I moved to the beat of the song.
Popping, swaying, jumping- anything to show what I've learned visually. I heard Rei cheering me on, and soon, multiple people were cheering me on. I don't know how or why they knew my name, but they started chanting it like there was no tomorrow.
Though, it only made more adrenaline come into my body.
I ended the dance with one last pop before hearing everyone cheer and clap loudly. I panted, bending over to my knees. I looked behind me to see a bigger crowd than I expected. Then, my eyes connected with Rei's.
He smiled at me, and I couldn't help but smile right back. He walked over to me, placing a hand on my back. "You did awesome, Rin! You don't even have that much experience and you still did better than me! I'm very impressed."
I blushed at the sudden compliment. Was I really that good? "Th-thanks…," I stammer by mistake.
"You're sweating like a pig! Let's go out to get something sweet and cold," Rei suggested.
I didn't even argue. Instead, I nodded with a light smile.
Conveniently, there was an ice cream parlor just next door to the Arcade. So, we went into the shop and ordered our ice cream. Once the cashier gave it to us, we both settled down to a table together.
The cool desert calmed my heated body. I grinned, stuffing more ice cream in my mouth. Rei noticed and laughed. I looked up at him with a glare. "What're laughing at?" I seeth.
Rei continued his laughing. "Y'know, you can be really cute sometimes. Even when you don't try." And, he reached over to my face and used his thumb to wipe my bottom lip.
I blink until feeling my cheeks heat up. "W-what was that for?!" I shout, covering my face with my hands.
Rei and his laughing really annoyed me at this point. "Hey, don't hide now, Rin!" He grabbed my wrists and gently took them away from my face. Then, he moved his hands to my fingers and entwined his fingers with mine together.
My heart melted when he shot me a sweet and caring smile. Then, the words just slipped out: "Why are you playing with my emotions?"
Rei blinked. "I am?"
"Are you?" I gulp.
Rei chuckled sheepishly. "S-sorry...I didn't realize I was."
And, at that moment, I realized something about myself.
I fell for Len's twin brother.
A/N: HA. CLIFFHANGER! WAHAHHAHAHAHA!
Dang, this took me too long to finish. I was being a major procrastinator and I didn't want to finish it. AT ALL.
But, I told myself to stop being a lazy bum and work on this!
And, I finished!
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