My Annoying Step-Brother
A/N: This is the last chapter, guys! :( I'm very sad right now. But, I'll stay strong to type this up. I hope you'll read the A/N at the end, too!
Disclaimer: I don't own Vocaloid.
Rin's POV
I happily skipped into the hotel room where Len and I are staying at. Once I opened the door, I saw Len on the couch with the TV remote in hand, flipping through different channels. "Where were you?" he asked as I closed the door behind me.
I sit next to him on the couch. "I went to a cafe, and guess what?"
Len glanced at me before turning his attention back on the TV. "What?"
I grinned, smacking his leg. "Guess!"
He rolled his eyes. "I don't want to...Just tell me~"
My grin became a frown in a split second. "You're no fun."
He turned to me and smiled. Then, he grabbed my chin and started moving my head side to side. "You still love me."
I smacked his hand away even though my face felt like it'll melt.
He laughed. "So, what happened?"
Suddenly, I remembered the lady at the cafe who told me to bring Len as soon as possible. I smiled, taking his hand and lifting him from the sofa. "Follow me. I'm going to take you somewhere!" I exclaim.
Len blinked. "Really? Where?"
"You'll see!"
I dragged Len out the hotel and to the cafe. When we arrived, Len stopped. "What is this?" he wondered, scratching his head.
I gestured to the building. "Don't you see? It's a cafe that sells bubble tea."
His eyes sparkled. "Bubble tea?! Oh my gosh, let's go in!"
I laughed as he rushed through the doors. As I went in the cafe, I saw the same lady behind the counter. She must've recognized me because she smiled at me.
Len looked back at me. "Uhh...Do you two know each other or something?"
The girl walked from behind the counter and towards Len. She giggled. "So, this is the famous boyfriend you were talking about?"
Len gasped. "Woah! Her Japanese is perfect."
She laughed some more. "I'm half Japanese and half Korean."
I blinked. Wow...she doesn't even look Japanese.
She turned to me. "I guess I didn't introduce myself. My name is Soeun Minami." Soeun held out her hand to me. I shook it with pleasure. "And, you?"
"Rin Kagene," I greeted, letting go of her hand.
Her light eyes trailed to Len. "And the boyfriend?"
He grinned at her. I had to stop myself from rolling my eyes. "Len Kagamine."
Soeun gave a surprised look. "You two look alike...and your names are very similar...that's...strange." She widened her eyes. "No offense! Sorry…"
I shrugged. "None taken." I laughed a bit.
Soeun nodded jokingly. "So, Len-ah...What company are you working for?"
Len's eyes wandered around the cafe like he was trying to remember it. "Ah...SM Entertainment*, I think…"
She gasped. "Really?!"
He blushed. "Y-yeah…"
"You are so lucky! I wish I was as lucky as you! You're really that good?" Soeun breathed out.
Len shrugged. "I guess. That's why they picked me."
Soeun shook her head. "You're something else, huh?" She leaned over to me and whispered in my ear, "You better treat Len-ah well, Rin-ah."
I almost scoffed, but I had to hold it back. Treat him well? Suuurrreee.
Instead, I nodded. "I got it. Don't worry, Soeun," I say with a raised thumb.
She smiled and it shined. "Great! Now, shall I make some free boba for the both of you?"
"Of course!"
After we got our drinks, we decided to walk around Seoul together. "Hey, Len?" I spoke up, sipping at the boba.
"Hmm?" he mumbled beside me.
"Remember earlier when I was going to tell you something, but I dragged you to the cafe instead?"
I saw him nod at the corner of my eye.
I giggled, stopping him. He turned to me. "You won't believe it," I whisper secretly.
"What is it?"
"I bumped into Rinto this morning!" I shout out, disturbing people around us.
Len widened his eyes. "WHAT?!"
"I know~! He even invited us to eat dinner with his Korean fiancee," I cooed, spinning around on my toes.
"Let's go right now!" he yelled.
I nodded frantically. "Okay~!"
And, we quickly ran to Rinto's apartment.
When we arrived, Len knocked on the door with both hands. By the time we went to Rinto's house, we already finished out chocolate flavored bubble tea.
"Hold on!" I could hear Rinto shout from the inside.
A few moments passed.
Len and I exchanged glances, our eyes filled with excitement.
When the door opened, Len and I nodded to each other. Then, we tackled Rinto to the floor. "AH! WHAT THE HELL?!" he screamed.
We held him tightly. "We missed you~" we said together.
"GET OFF OF ME! Minah~ help me!"
I could hear someone giggle sweetly a few feet from us. "Nah~ That looks fun, hehe~"
After forever, Len and I got off of Rinto and helped him from the floor.
"We couldn't help it. It was tempting," Len said with a laugh.
Rinto groaned, rubbing his neck. "You two almost broke me apart! I'm getting older now - you both know that." He pouted like a big baby.
"How old?" Len asked.
I answered, "Rinto and I are six years apart...So...23?"
Rinto winked at me. "Perfect."
"Ahh~ so old! You're like a grandpa!" I gush. Len and I snickered together.
Rinto rolled his eyes. "You two are so alike."
"Rinto…?" a faint voice came up again.
Len and I looked over Rinto's shoulder. I saw a lady with really light brown hair that cascaded down the side of her body. Her eyes were hazel, and she was very skinny, but not unhealthy. She looked as beautiful as Haneul and Soeun.
When she noticed us, her cheeks became a pale pink as she bowed. "Hello...I'm Minah."
Ah. Of course perfect Japanese.
Len and I bowed at the same time. "Nice to meet you."
"Yeah, these are the two idiots that I always talk about," Rinto pointed out.
I growled at him. Len took the liberty to stomp on his foot. I smirked, high-fiving my boyfriend.
"Ah! I'm going to get you two later!" Rinto yelped, holding his throbbing foot.
Minah only laughed.
I nodded. I like her.
"Anyway...The food is ready if everyone is done with…" She cleared her throat even though there was a huge grin on her face.
It's obvious she's not comfortable around new people. I felt kinda bad for some reason…
"We're ready!" Len exclaimed, smiling like a little puppy.
Minah nodded. "Follow me." She gestured for us to follow her through the halls to get to the dining room. On the dining table was loads of food. My mouth began to water.
"Wow...," I gawk, already settling at a seat.
"Is this Korean food?" Len questioned, sitting next to me.
Minah moved her hand side to side. "Ah...It's a mixture of Japanese foods and Korean foods. I know that both of you were Japanese, so I guessed that Korean foods are a bit foreign to you two." She blushed for a moment. "B-but...If you still want Korean foods, then it's here." She laughed nervously.
I nodded, grabbing the chopsticks that was left in a long box. I could see Rinto settle in a seat next to his fiancee across from me and Len. I smirked, thinking of something. If Rinto says something stupid, I can kick him because he's right in front of me!
That is so smart of me.
So, all four of us began eating. We learned more about each other, and soon, Minah began to loosen up more. She's a very honest person. She doesn't close up like how I thought she would. I guess my assumption was right: new people make her uncomfortable.
Of course, I kicked Rinto three times because of the idiotic things he said. And he sees that I'm an idiot.
Then, Rinto brought up the subject about what we're going to do when summer ends. Len and I looked at each other. We won't go back to Crypton. We can't. We betrayed our friends...it'll be too much.
Suddenly, Len said that we'll be homeschooled. Which was...new to me. I've never been homeschooled. But, I suppose that's the only option. We can't learn Korean in just three weeks to go to school here.
Rinto nodded. He said it's a good idea. Our education is important. He also said that we can live with him and Minah whenever we need help. But, Len and I shook our heads. I'd rather eat a rooting bug than live with Rinto.
When we were done eating, I stood from the table. "That was really good, Minah! Your cooking is amazing."
She giggled. "I don't deserve the praise."
"How humble, Minah," Len muttered, smiling.
"Well...I think we should head on out, right?" My gaze landed on Len.
He nodded. "Yeah. Thank you again for the dinner."
"Any time!" Rinto said, also standing up. "I'll see you two younglings later, alright?" He ruffled our hair. We grunted.
"Sure…," I said dryly, wanting to get out already.
Len and I eventually got out of Rinto's house. We walked to the hotel in a comfortable silence as the sun was falling deeper into the horizon.
When we arrived at the hotel, I collapsed on the bed. "Today was…" I breathed out. "Interesting."
Len climbed in bed with me. I blushed, wondering what he's going to do. But, he just put his arms behind his head in a casual way. I sighed. Stupid mind. "Yep. But, it's great to see Rinto doing...well." He laughed bitterly.
I shuddered. "Yeah…"
It was silent for a few moments.
"We've been through a lot, Rin…," Len muttered out of the blue.
I made a sound. "Yeah. So much."
Then, it all came back to me.
"Hey, who're you?"
A voice broke me out of my phone.
I blinked, looking up to see a guy with similar blonde hair and blue eyes to me. I put away my phone, thinking that this was the kid who lived here now. "Rin Kagene. I'll be living here for the summer."
...
Len sighed, letting go of me. I contained the heat on my face. I opened my mouth to yell at him, but he cut me off. "Don't trust people so easily, Rin. You should watch your back; and don't follow someone if you don't know them." He averted his gaze to the side.
...
Suddenly, Len took my hand, making me sit again. "What?" I asked with an annoyed voice.
Len pointed over my shoulder to a couple with a small puppy in their hands. "We should get a doggie like them! They look like a real family…"
I stared at him for a moment. He sounded kinda melancholy, but I tried to lighten the mood by slapping his hand away from mine. "Yeah, right! You're the only dog that I'm tolerating with right now."
...
Suddenly, I felt something on my free hand that laid in my lap. I swiftly turn to Len with glaring eyes. "What do you-" Then, I noticed the concerned face that he held. With his hand on my mine and that innocent look, I think I may just melt.
"There's something wrong you with, Rin. And you're telling me. Right here. Right now." Now, his eyes burned with seriousness.
I swallowed, staring into his deep sea eyes. I would've said something if it wasn't because my voice was lost in my throat.
...
"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.
...
"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.
...
That night, I promised myself something.
I won't ever leave Len's side.
Ever again.
...
Len's eyes glinted in sternness. "Not until you tell me why you like Rei, and why you won't believe me. Do I need to remind you that I've known him for seventeen years and that we've been living together for fifteen? I know more about him than he does." His eyes softened. "Why can't you just believe me?" Now, it sounded like he was about to cry.
All because of me.
Oh, God...please don't cry.
...
Suddenly, Len took my hands and slammed me down on the couch. I widened my eyes with a gasp. "Do you think I was joking, Rin? Why can't you take my confession into consideration? I love you. I've fallen in love with you. Can't you see why I'm doing all of this? It's because I'm trying to show you how much I care…" His voice became low unexpectedly.
...
I think everything in me just shattered.
I dropped to my knees. I couldn't say anything.
All I could hear was Len say:
"You're too late."
After that, my world was dark.
...
I know I hit a sweet spot because he looked back once more. "I...I...I don't feel the same way. I don't love you anymore, Rin…" His voice was so quiet that it took me a second to realize what he said.
...
I smiled lightly at him. "Hello, Len."
He kept staring at me with wide eyes.
Did I do something wrong again?
...
Tears started to well in my eyes. I tried my best to keep them back. "I could ask the same about you and Haneul! Are you just going out with her because you want to make me feel like shit?! Do you really love her?! Are you trying to play some sick game with me?! W-why can't you just like me back?!" I started panting.
...
I pursed my lips together. "You're a coward," I said boldly. "You're pushing me away when you really 'love' me, yet, you can't even explain your actions. Love is sacrifice, Len. And to sacrifice, you have to choose something for a reason. I don't know what is holding you back but it's clear to me that this is going to stop. Right now."
...
"No. Do me a favor and forget about me. Forget that this ever happened. Then, you can finally be happy," I pleaded.
...
"Ready to run now, Rin?"
I laughed at all of the memories. I guess that's what made our relationship stronger. We just had to go through a lot of hardships.
I smiled to myself. "I hope we can stay like this forever."
Len nodded. "I've been wanting that ever since we got together."
I stared at the ceiling.
"I'm sorry for all of the things I've done to you, Rin."
I smiled wider. "It's alright. I'm sorry for shouting at you so much...haha…"
Len waved his hand. "Ah...I deserved it. I really wasn't being myself."
"I still wondered what happened in that big head of yours," I giggle out.
He chuckled. "You'll never know, Kagene."
I frowned. "I hate you."
"I love you too."
I laughed, cuddling next to him. He wrapped a secure arm around me.
"That's why you'll always be My Annoying Step-Brother!"
A/N: And...done!
I still can't believe this story is over. After all of things I've been through with this story, I finally managed to finish it...Wow…
This is so unbelievable.
Oh, and that ending line…*nervous laugh* I wanted it to be cute, so...there ya go XD
*SM Entertainment is a real company in Seoul.
I just want to take a moment and thank everyone who has supported me for this long. It means so much - too much - to know that people care about me and my stories.
Sadly, this will be end of me writing for Vocaloid.
Let me explain.
So, I've been really into writing about different topics. Especially Fairy Tail. I decided that I want to write for Fairy Tail now…
I'm sorry to disappoint everyone. I may go back to writing Vocaloid if I feel it, but as of now, I don't feel it.
I'll be editing all of my stories as of now, too. I'll still be around, but not in the Vocaloid topic.
But, if you're a Fairy Tail fan, you'll read more of me! :D
I'm sorry once again. I really hope you understand. :)
Thank you all again. Sadly, this is goodbye. I'll miss you all!
Please, be good and…
Farewell! :D
