Finally! It has happened...or it will! Just read and you'll know what the hell I'm babbling about! Oh yeah, someone commented on how I have many spelling errors. You're right, sorry guys. I don't really edit my work all the time. I'll try to edit more often.
The next day, during breakfast, Reina ambushed Haru.
"Why are you so relaxed about this situation? I would freak out if someone didn't tell me they had a stalker. I'd be so mad. How can you relax!"
"Um…" Haru didn't know what to say.
"I mean, my stupidity got you shot! With a bullet! How can you just smile like that's all right?"
"I guess I just expect surprises from you." He said.
She stopped her ranting. "You're honestly okay?" she asked in awe.
"Well, everything will be fine. There's no sense in getting angry now."
"…you're amazing." Reina smiled. It was a beautiful smile. "Are you feeling well enough to go to school?"
He shrugged. "I guess so."
"Are you sure? I'll stay home with you if you want."
"No, I should be fine."
"Okay."
"Hey…should we tell them about….you know…?" Haru was sort of embarrassed.
"It doesn't matter to me….but don't tell Kyou he's my brother."
"He doesn't know!" Haru couldn't believe it. "Why not?"
Reina averted her eyes. "We're only seven months apart. Mom had me for three months. You can't expect him to remember."
"But why not tell him?"
"How would you react if a girl you hardly know told you that you were her older brother?" she asked.
"I still think it's best to tell him." Haru said firmly. "He should know."
She shook her head. "It's not that simple. Come on, we'll be late." She stood up, ending the conversation.
While walking to school, Haru pondered everything he had learned about Reina. She's more afraid to open up than I realized. I thought I understood, but I'm not sure anymore.
"Haru, why are you walking funny?" Momiji asked as he met them.
"We had an adventure last night." Haru avoided the question.
"Okay? Hey, guess what? Today after school Tohru, Yuki, Kyou and Tohru's friends are all playing badminton! And we're invited! You guys are gonna play, right?"
"I don't know…" Reina said, sneaking a glance at Haru's side.
"Aww…please play. Please!"
"Okay." Reina smiled. "I'll play. Haru, are you up to it?"
"Sure."
The day dragged by slowly. Then at lunch, there was an interesting altercation.
"Sohma Reina." A third year walked up the Reina and smirked. "We need to talk."
"So talk. No one's stopping you." Reina rolled her eyes and grinned at Haru.
"We need to talk in private. Follow us." Several other girls appeared.
"Okay." Reina shrugged. "This shouldn't take long." She said to Haru and Momiji.
Once out of Haru's hearing range, the girls exploded.
"Why are you spending so much time with Haru-kun and Momiji-kun?"
"Are you related?"
"Why were you walking home with them?"
Reina just smiled. "Are you jealous?"
The third year looked flustered. "Of course not! We're just concerned with the well being of the Sohmas."
"After Prince Yuki, Haru-kun is arguable the most attractive boy in school. And when Momiji-kun grows a bit, he'll be even cuter."
"Oh, I see. You're part of that crazy fan club Tohru told me about. So now it's not only Yuki, but it includes Haru and Momiji? What about Kyou?"
"Well of course! The Sohmas are the most attractive boys at this school. And they're single. And Kyou and Haru are unique with their hair color as well. Which brings me to another point, how dare you dye you hair the color of Kyou Sohma's!"
"This is my natural color. It was dyed before. Honestly, you girls are crazy. If you like them so much, ask them out. Actually, I already know Haru and Kyou would say no, and I doubt Momiji or Yuki would want anything to do with you."
The girls glared at her. "How do you know Haru and Kyou would reject us?"
Reina smirked. "Let's just say Haru and I are pretty close. And as for Kyou, he doesn't want anything to do with most girls, myself included. Don't waste your time. Ta-ta now." Reina turned her back to them and returned to her friends.
"What was that all about?" Haru asked.
"It seems all the Sohma boys have a fan club." She giggled. "They want me to stay away from you."
"But that's for me to decide." Haru said. "And I want you near me, not away."
She smiled. "Thank you."
At the end of the day they found Tohru, Yuki, Kyou, Uo, and Hana, and deliberated on how to play the game. Uo had to open her mouth though.
"Hey orange-top, is this your sister or something? You could be twins!"
"Sister? Hell no! I can't stand that little bitch. It kills me just to share the same last name."
Reina looked hurt, then she shouted back. "Well excuse me. I can't believe I share the same species as you. It kills me to be human! God, I'm going home!"
As she walked away, Haru went after her. "Come on, finish the game. We're going back to Sensei's house afterwards, remember?"
"Okay…"
They came back. But before then, Tohru and Momiji talked to Kyou.
"That was harsh, Kyou." Momiji said. "It doesn't kill you to be nice you know."
"Really Kyou-kun, is something bothering you? That was very rude." Tohru said.
"What about what she said to me?" Kyou grumbled.
"She was lashing out and saving face. She wouldn't have said that if you hadn't said anything." Momiji scolded. "You really don't understand people, do you?"
"Whatever. Look see, they're coming back. She didn't care. Let's finish this stupid game."
And they did finish, then headed for Shigure's house.
"Reina-chan, don't worry about what Kyou-kun said." Tohru told her. "He really is a nice person, he's just not completely used to people."
"If I can be isolated for nine years and still have an ounce of compassion, he should have gallons." Reina retorted hotly. "He's just an idiot."
They arrived at the house.
"Ahh, you're all back! Haa-kun, Momitchi, Reina-chan! Come in!"
Reina smiled. "Hey, it's Shigure! What's up?"
"You're in a good mood." Shigure commented.
"See, told you she didn't care!" Kyou said to Tohru.
"Care about what?" Shigure was nosey as ever.
"Kyou said he couldn't stand to share the same last name as Reina." Momiji said it like it was a crime. "He was so mean."
"Yeah, that's such a terrible thing to say to your own sister." Haru said softly.
"Oh shut up!" Kyou shouted. "Stop repeating what that damn Yankee said!"
"I'm serious." Haru said, staring Kyou in the eye.
"Haru, shut the hell up." Reina shouted.
"What do you mean, serious?" Kyou was no longer angry. He looked utterly confused.
"He doesn't mean anything." Reina said. "He's kidding around."
"Reina, I told you he needed to know. And if you won't tell him, I will."
For a moment, everyone was silent. Then Kyou exploded.
"What kind of crap are you trying to pull?" he screamed at Reina. "I don't have a sister! Mom never talked about a sister! And I think I'd remember something like that!" He was fuming.
"I…I…" Reina looked frightened.
"From the second I saw you I knew there was something familiar, dammit!" Suddenly he looked less upset. "How could I not notice!" He rubbed his head, calming down a bit. Now he just looked irritated. "Is it true?"
"Uh-huh." Reina stared at the ground. "It is."
Another moment passed where nobody said anything.
"Well, what an interesting bit of information!" Shigure finally said cheerfully. "But how is it that Haa-kun knew and I did not?"
"Maybe if you asked Hatori he would have told you." Haru said.
"I told him not to tell anyone." Reina said quietly. "It was a secret."
"Maybe we should give them some time alone." Tohru said.
"Yes, yes of course!" Shigure chimed in. "Everyone out, everyone out."
Everyone left without argument.
"I guess we better talk about this…" Kyou said, sounding irritated but at the same time trying to be nice. How did I not know I had a sister?
"I guess we do."