Len POV
I wake up with my precious sister right beside me. I gently play with a silky strand of her hair as she sleeps. I draw my hand back when I remember her crying last night. She doesn't know you! I scold myself. It will only upset her if I keep acting so familiar towards her.
With a sigh, I sit up but glance at her sleeping figure. My heart bursts with love and longing as I see her in the morning light, peaceful and sweet, all curled up in her bed. I can't help it, I stroke her cheek tenderly. I'll take care of you Rin… I won't let you go, never again.
I leave her to go into my own room, but I leave the door open. I get dressed in my own bathroom before sitting down at my desk to write out legislation and letters. I have instructed no one to disturb me or Rin today, so there is silence.
Well, for a little while. I hear ruffling sounds in her room as the morning draws on, and she appears in the door.
"Why is this open?" She demands. I stop writing and turn my chair to look at her.
"Good morning. I thought you might want to come in see me." I say hopefully. She glares at me before slamming the door hard, making the walls shake. I sigh and stare at the closed door.
Maybe she just wants to get dressed in privacy…I think hopefully, but as time drags on, I wonder what she's doing in there.
"Rin?" I ask, knocking gently on the door. "May I come in?" I hear no response, so I open the door. She sits on the bed, still in her nightgown. She appears to be doing nothing.
"Go away." She says. I almost do, but I can't help but worry…
"Are you hungry?" I inquire. She says nothing. "Rin?" I take a few steps towards her, but she interrupts me.
"Go away!" She shouts. I frown. Why can't she just let me help her?
Don't be familiar… my mind prompts, but I can't help but brush it away as I head towards her and grab her waist.
"AH!" She squeaks as I pull her off the bed. She fights me, but I pull her towards the giant wardrobe.
"Pick something out." I instruct, holding her in front of the wardrobe, but she bites me and I let go.
"No!" She fumes, crossing her arms to glare at me. I open the cabinet.
"Fine. I will." I say. I pick out the worst of them and shove it towards her, but she lets it fall to the ground.
"Put it on." I command, knowing she will refuse. She kicks it back towards me.
"Absolutely not." She protests. I stare back at her fervently.
"Either you get dressed in something, or you go to breakfast in your nightgown." I reply flippantly. She glares even more, only becoming more determined.
"I'm not going." She announces. I gulp back my nerves.
"Yes you are!" I insist. We both stare at each other, held in death glares. I'm going to give in; I can feel my resolve slipping. Suddenly, she turns and runs into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her. I chase after her and bang on the door.
"Open the door!" I yell as I pound it with my fists.
"No!" She screams back, the sound muffled by the door. I stop and take a deep breath.
"Please, Come out Rin." I say calmly.
"No!" I bang on the door again, but it doesn't open, so I go and sit on the bed, hoping to fool her. She doesn't come out.
"Damn it." I mutter. This is hopeless. She's more stubborn than I remember. She will probably just starve in there to prove a point. I sidle up to the door.
"Rin…" I call, slumping up against the wallpapered wall.
"What." She snaps. I relax at the sound of her voice, even if it filled with rage.
"Please come out… you and I can eat here if you want… please?" I beg. I know I sound pathetic, but the thought of her sad and hungry in there makes me feel horrible.
The door opens and she stands in the doorway, still looking fierce. I throw my arms around her, burying my head into her hair.
"What are you-"She says, struggling.
"Don't be mad please." I plead. I feel her body relax and go limp. She pushes me away.
"Just get me some breakfast." She mumbles. I nod, and kiss her on her lips gently. She backs away in surprise, almost falling. I catch her, then let her go to walk out into the hall to order our breakfast.
Rin POV
I can't glare at him and eat, so I concentrate on eating. He prattles on about my new "home" and talks about everything we can do. That is, if I put some clothes on.
I know it's silly, but if feel like if I put on some real clothes, I somehow lose. Besides, that dress he pulled out was really ugly. I keep stealing glances at the wardrobe, trying to decide. There's nothing to do in here, and I detest being bored. I don't want to ask Len for anything even though I'm sure he'd be overjoyed to give me something. I purse my lips at the black coffee that was brought, and Len stares.
"Don't you want to put sugar or cream in it?" he asks, pointing out the china cups in which it is held. I stare at them dumbly. The thought never even occurred to me, I never did before.
"Here." He takes my cup and stirs in things before handing it back. I drink it, it's good. Really good, no longer bitter.
"Thank you." I say quietly. He smiles down at his cup.
"Glad to be of service." He says quietly. I feel my heart weaken at his happiness. He really is kind…he means well. He really does appear to love me…My lips burn at the memory of him kissing me earlier. For some reason, a little spark lit up in me, and I really felt like kissing him back before he pulled away. But it's so wrong! He's supposedly my brother, and if not, I just met him!
"Rin…" Len trails off, halting my thoughts. I look up at him.
"Please…Will you just do something outside this room with me?" he begs, his face tormented. He really must not like seeing me all caged up in here. I frown.
"Where?" I say carefully, but his face lights up anyways.
"Anywhere you want to go!" He exclaims. I stir my cup carefully with the little spoon, refusing to meet his eyes.
"Fine." I say shortly. He leaps up.
"I'll get your maids so you can change!" He rushes out of the room back into his.
"No!..." I call, but he's already gone. I can get dressed by myself! I sit back down and sigh.
Apparently I cannot. There are too many laces and things to put on, even though I chose a simple blue dress. I had enough time to stuff that ugly dress underneath my bed, so it wouldn't even have a chance to get on my body.
However, I'm starting to regret this already.
"Breathe in, princess!" Sophia huffs as she pulls on the strings of my corset. First things first, I've never worn a corset. I was in an orphanage until 13, then I worked as a maid myself until they moved, and I was out on the streets. Corsets never really fit into the budget. I'm really skinny, but apparently not enough, because this thing is squeezing my organs out. I breath in little huffs, anymore would make it pop.
"Loosen it!" I gasp. I can't stand being like this, especially not all day. I don't care what anyone wants; I refuse to be tortured like this.
"But-" Sophia hesitates.
"Do it!" I order. They loosen, and I can breathe again. I fall onto the bed. "Thank you."
She nods uncertainly as lady Laura walks back in with my dress.
"Ready? She asks, and I nod, pushing myself up to stand. She and Sophia lift it over my petticoats and corset so it can settle around me like a huge cover. The blue is light, and the dress doesn't have too many adornments, but I still feel very frilly. They lace up the back tightly, and I shoo them away after they are finished.
"But your hair-" Laura cries, but I refuse.
"It's fine!" I call as I shut the door, finally alone. As soon as they are gone, I slip off at least two of the petticoats so I can walk. It also makes the dress less poufy. A bonus.
I walk over to the vanity to brush my hair. I don't know what they were planning to do, my hair is so short, and it looks as short as Len's.
There's a knock at the door, and then Len walks in.
"Hey Rin. They said you were done." He eyes the extra petticoats on the floor before shifting his gaze back up to me. "You look beautiful." I ignore the flutters in my stomach and turn back to my reflection. I lift the brush, but Len stops me.
"I'll do it." He says. I turn in my seat.
"I can do it!" I insist. He shakes his head and starts to brush with soft, even strokes. I glare at the mirror, but he seems too focused to notice. He hums while he works.
"What song is that? " I ask, suddenly intrigued. He looks up to meet my eyes in the mirror.
"Song of the dreamer." He replies. "I thought you might recognize it." My cheeks burn.
"I could have heard it somewhere else." I protest, not even bothering to argue about whether I recognized it or not.
"No, our parents made it up for us when we were born." He said. He smiles a little, remembering some memory we are suppose to share.
"Our governess would sing it to us when our parents were away." He hums some more while stroking my hair. I let him, not sure why I feel so comfortable with him.
I look into his eyes in the mirror and feel sad that I don't have the memories he has, of happy times. I don't have any memories like that. This makes me feel left out, and I lower my eyes.
He leans down to curl his arms around me and rest his head on my shoulder. He nuzzles my cheek as a tear slips from my eye for no reason. I stare at him in the mirror.
"You'll remember Rinny. You will see." I shake my head, but say nothing. Doesn't he realize that I would want nothing more than that? But I am not a princess. I don't deserve his love. He kisses my cheek and straightens.
"Let's go." He says. He holds out his hand for me to take. I turn around in my seat to look at him.
"Where are we going?" I ask. He smiles.
"I thought you might want to go riding." I frown. Riding? A horse?
"I can't ride." I say.
"I'll show you, or you can ride with me." My cheeks burn at the thought, but I take his hand anyways.
"If you don't like it, we can do something else." He suggests. I shake my head. Maybe if I get on a horse, I will find an opportunity to escape.
"Sounds nice." I say sweetly. He looks at me a little too long, so I drop my smile and mimic his face, which makes him laugh.
"You're silly." I shrug, and he leads us out.
A/N
Thank you all for everything! I like this story... i cant wait to write more! I love writing all sappy and stuff! ^/^
Anyways~
Ellsweetella~ Thank you! I like writing them! XD Really? :'D Thank you! I will!
Roosewe~ Thank you! I will! Hmmm only time can tell... :D
Saa-san~ I know! TAT poor Kagamines...
Oh, I know what you mean... But We all know that inside, Rin loves him no matter what her brain is doing :D So yeah, trust isn't an issue, I suppose...
Of course! Hmm, a love triangle? I never thought of that... But yes, twincest! Thank you! I will!
Sora Nadeshiko~ I know! TAT I think she will, eventually ;D
Thank you all again!