Chapter Five

Settling In

It's been two months since the Atobe's started university. Both siblings were trying their best to avoid each other at university, but it was futile as they shared some classes.

Mitsuru eyed them both during dinner, which was now a weekly outing. However, rather than a fancy outing he had decided that they would dine casual tonight. He knew that there was still some negativity between them, but he was still happy that no blood was spilled.

At least Keigo is not ignoring her anymore when his sister asks him a question, he thought pleased. He looked at Atobe, "how have your classes been?"

"Good," he answered, eating a slice of pizza. "They're getting tougher but it shouldn't be a problem." I'm thankful that I took most of the foundation courses during the summer. It's like a recap.

"I see," Mitsuru remarked, "and you, Fay?"

"Same," she answered. "Really busy." Argh! I have to study twice as hard…

"Have you made any friends?" Mitsuru asked his daughter, who was sipping a diet coke.

She shook her head, "not really. My classes are so demanding, I don't really have the time to focus on anything else. Although Yuushi's been hanging a lot with me during my breaks."

"Excuse me? Yuushi?" Atobe asked. I'm going to kill him. I have made it clear with all my friends that there will be no mingling with her.

Mitsuru looked at each of them. "Yuushi? Are we talking about Oshitari Yuushi? Kenji's son?"

"Yes, Yuushi. Is there a problem?" Fay said calmly, looking at her brother.

Atobe felt a vein pop, but he breathed calmly and looked at her with a grin. "I'm just surprised that you're spending time with a boy, knowing how your lifetime goal is to beat me."

Fay snorted. "Trust me if I was interested in a boy, it will never be Yuushi."

Mitsuru looked at his daughter, "are you interested, Fay?"

She gave him an 'hmph' look, "No, father. I am way too busy with my studies to think of boys. Anyway, I haven't really met anyone good looking enough to be with me. He has to be HOT! And Yuushi is not hot."

Mitsuru just looked wryly at her. "You know my rules."

"Yes, I know your rules," she repeated.

Atobe looked confused. "Rules, what rules?" he asked. This is new to me. Maybe it can be a helpful insight.

"It's none of your business," Fay said, glaring threateningly at him. "You don't need to know."

Atobe grinned. "Father, what rules?" he asked, ignoring Fay. I'm going to know even if it kills me.

"Father!" Fay hissed.

"If she decides to date someone, then I need to approve." Mitsuru explained.

Fay narrowed her eyes. I didn't need Keigo to know that. She looked away. "I'm not a child."

Mitsuru wiped his hands with his napkin, and chose his words carefully, "you're right. You're not a child, but if you're to see someone then he will need to meet me 1st."

"and does that apply to him?" she asked moving her head towards her brother, feeling her anger rise.

"Of course not," Atobe snorted, looking at her then at his father. Like I need to report to father how many girls I see during the month… Yeah riiiight.

Mitsuru looked at his daughter apologetically without making any comments. He really doesn't know what to tell her.

"I don't approve, father," Fay said flatly, stabbing at her salad with a fork.

"Fay…"

"We're not discussing this," she said semi-rudely. "You said we shouldn't fight during dinners. If you continue talking about this, then I will argue."

Mitsus sighed while Atobe grinned.