Summary: Amber always loved her family, but when she gets the opportunity to live with the Asahina's for a year she leaves them all. Now she has new "brothers" for a year. Will love blossom or will she keep to herself, and not let anyone in? But the real question here is will they let her in?
N/A So I thought of this randomly. I actually just finished this show recently. I hope you like my new story.
DISCLAIMER Brothers Conflict, is NOT mine.
Chapter 1
(Normal Life? I Think Not)
Amber's POV
A plane. I'm on a plane right now. And I already miss everyone.
This is going to be a long year.
Flash Back
I was just doing what I usually do for day to day life.
Then my mom came up to me.
"Dear, I've wanted to ask for awhile, but you see...I have a very nice relative. My cousin actually. Her name is Miwa Asahina. She resonantly got married again. Well every since you were born she's always wanted to meet you, and she wanted you to meet her sons. She has a lot of them. Never once though did she give me a actual number of how many of there are. Now just hear me out. She wants you to come and live with her sons and daughter in law for a year. It would be like you had different older brothers and sister for a year. She thought this would be a great time for you to come and see her, one you're old enough, and two she thought that her new daughter would like to have another girl in the house." My mom was surprised that I hadn't said anything.
What could I say though. I was frozen, I wasn't sure what to do or say. When I was able to muster something again she started talking again.
"You don't have too, I just thought you would like to know this. She's a really wonderful person. And I thought you would like to have the opportunity to go somewhere new. You would have your school shipped there and still be home schooled. The older brothers would be able to help you." That's where she ended it.
"Why does it have to be a year?" Was the only thing I could say.
I heard my mom sigh
"How did I know you were going to ask that. Last night I was researching plane tickets. I wanted you to be there long enough to really get to know everyone and have a wonderful experience. Because of money it would be cheaper to get a ticket to go there, then get another one when you're there. When I talked to Miwa about money for the tickets she said that she would pay for your flight back under one condition. You stay there for a year. Now let me explain why. Miwa didn't think you staying for a week was worth the money for a whole ticket. So we tried to say a few months. Then I realized that if it was a few months then you would already miss some important moments. You would be gone for are yearly camping trip, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. You would get back right after all the events. So we thought you should just stay a year since you would be missing so much already." She finished
Then she added. "This was only if you wanted to go though. I know it would be hard for you because of leaving everyone."
"Mom, if I did go how soon til I leave?"
"About one month. Are you considering going?"
I sat down before answering.
"Well...It interest me. I don't want to but the thought of living with new "brothers" for a year intrigues me. I'm just scared if I'll actually be okay without any of you with me. Can I think about, maybe ask advise from some people before making a decision?"
"Of course Hun"
With that my mom left my room.
I looked down at my hands that laid in my lap.
Would I actually be able to do this? I'm going over to Kaleigh's in three days. I'll talk to her about it then. And I'm seeing Jess tomorrow so I'll also talk to her. Maybe I'll talk to my brothers and Josh too. You know what Amber you're just going to end up talking to everyone so don't even try to make a list of people.
I concluded in my head.
The thing is I ended up talking to my brothers first. After I had my little speech in my head I walked into my brothers room. It was just across the hall from mine.
There I found Isaac.
"Hey I kinda need to ask all you guys something so could you come into Dustin and James's room with me"
He looked kinda annoyed. I guessed he didn't want to stop whatever he was doing for a question.
When I got into the other room Sean was there too. Weird since he doesn't live here, but hey it helps me.
"Ah I kinda need to ask everyone a question so could you guys stop for a minute." It wasn't a question.
They all sighed and sat on the bed near the other side of the room. I sat in a chair near the bed.
I inhaled and exhaled a few times before speaking.
"Mom, just told no asked me if I wanted to do this certain thing. I haven't decided, so I wanted your help cause it's going to involve you all too." I paused for a moment.
Was I really making the right decision. Deep down in my heart did I actually want to move somewhere for a whole year. Apart from my family and friends?
I faced them.
"Mom, gave me the opportunity to go and live with her cousins, sons. The things is...it would be for a whole year. I wouldn't come down for any of the holidays. Pretty much all contact that I would have with you would be through electronics. It sounds fun and exciting, and I can't deny that! But I don't know if I'll be able to be away from you and everyone for a whole year. I don't want to make a huge mistake. If this doesn't go well it's not going to be a "it'll be over in a few weeks" kind of thing. It'll be for a whole year!"
My voice had gotten louder by this time. Also I was standing up giving them pleading eyes. I wanted an honest answer from them. I knew I was on the verge of tears, I could feel little droplets poking at my eyes.
These people in front of me meant more than the world. Making a mistake here would be very, very bad.
The boys in front of me looked at each other.
"Honestly Amber, we don't want you to leave. BUT we don't want you to regret this because of us. We love you and we want you to make great memories without us." Sean said.
"Ya Amber, of course it's going to be hard for us but it's not the end of the world. I mean we know in a year we'll have are little sister all back for are selves" James said next
"You're are little sister. We want you to be happy and have fun. So go on that trip." Dustin spoke up
"Ya don't worry about us. We're only a call away." Isaac finished.
I couldn't hold it is any longer. Slowly little droplets of water came streaming down my face.
I walked over to them. When I was in front of them my lip quivered just a bit then I said. "Thank you"
We all had a group hug.
" I still want to talk to a few people, but you guys were the ones that really mattered." I said while nodding my head.
I walked out of that room with a huge smile.
My family was really amazing, and I couldn't love them more than I already do.
I ended up talking to Jess and Katie at the same time also. They both encouraged me to go. Now the next person I was going to talk to was Kaleigh, my best friend.
When I was at her house we just talked and had fun. Around 2:00 we were just chill'n in her room talking.
I can't keep avoiding the situation. I need to tell her what's going on. Doing this is being a bad best friend. But I can picture the sad look on her face.
"Amber, what's wrong?"
That snapped me out of my thoughts.
"Huh?"
"You kinda were just staring off into space."
"Oh, Kaleigh I had something to tell you" I say trying to give her the best smile I had.
She nodded to me urging me to keep talking.
"I have an opportunity to go live with my mom's cousin's sons and daughter in law. It's somewhere far away. It would be something completely new, push me out of my comfort zone, meet new people, the only problem is it's for a year. A year without any trip down here. The only communication between us would be through are iPod's and phones," I said with a sad smile.
Her face was full of confusion and sadness.
"I haven't decided if I want to go yet. Being away from everyone would be really, really hard. So I wanted to talk to you about it. I've already talked about it with the boys and Jess and Katie"
Now her face changed to a sad smile.
"And you're worried that are friendship is going to change through that year?"
"Well...yes"
"Amber, you and me are best friends. Nothing is going to pull us apart. You go and have fun on that trip. I mean what are iPod's for? To text your best friend of course. It's going to be hard to get through this year without you by my side all the time. I know that I won't be able to depend on you forever. There are some things that you can do when you're younger but not when you're older. I want you to know. Friendship, that can last through are whole life time. Being right next to each other all the time sometimes doesn't happen. Go live with more guys for a year. You've done it your whole life. Just don't forget to text and face time me, okay?" She finished with a real smirk.
I gave her a big hug.
"Of course" I answered
"So you're okay with me being gone for a year?" I asked.
"Amber, I'm not okay with it. Are you kidding me, I want you next to me all the time, but I know that it's better for you to go for a year. It's the right decision trust me"
"Okay then, I'm going to go live with a whole group of new guys!"
We both just laughed.
We made that day very meaningful. Trying to enjoy each other for the time being. But we both new it would come to an end soon.
Then the real day of pain came.
The day that I left for the air port.
Me and Kaleigh hung out the day before cause she couldn't come today.
When I woke up I looked at the clock. Slowly little tears flowed down my cheeks. Sure I was happy to go, but the people in this house...They meant everything to me. I wouldn't be the person I am today with out them.
More and more tears rushed down my face.
I felt shut down, scarred. I felt trapped, something I couldn't get away from. Its like my everything was being taken away from me.
Then I heard a small knock on the door. I didn't say anything nor stop crying.
They walked in.
It was James.
When he saw me, he had a knowing smile on.
He and me were a lot alike. He understood what I was going through perfectly.
James sat down on my bed next to me. I then sat up next to him.
"You aren't ready are you?" He asks. He voice was soft and sweet.
"It went by so fast." I said, sobbing more.
"Oh Amber." James say while hugging me.
He put my head into his chest while his chin was on top of my head. His hand went in slow circles on my back.
"Go, have fun. Don't let any of us hold you back. And you do have a day left. Josh, Keith, Katie, and Jess are all coming over to spend the day with you."
I made my flight later in the day because I wanted to say by to everyone. But I didn't know all of them were coming.
"T-thank you. I'm going to miss you James"
"The feeling is mutual, Amber"
I got off the bed and looked at him
"I'm ready, I'm ready to face today. No more running from it" He smiled.
"Well get ready then. I'll be down stairs."
I put on my jeans and put on a t-shirt that said 'Lazy is a strong word. I like to call it "Selective Participation"'
After that I put on socks and my gray converse with blue laces. I know blue is weird but when it come to shoes I have to have blue laces.
I skipped down stairs to see everyone here except Kaleigh who wasn't able to come.
"Today's the big day" Keith mentions.
"No really, captain obvious."
"Ya it is shorty." he teases.
I ran up to him and hit him playfully in the arm.
"Would you two stop flirting," Jess scolded her younger brother. (Jess and Keith are siblings if your were wondering)
I just rolled my eyes. Me and Keith didn't like each other like that. Everyone knows that, but they still make fun of us for doing things that made us look like we're dating. Jess loves teasing us about it, so I'm used to it.
"We have you until four. That's when everyone in the family is going to come over to spend a little time with you." Dustin mentions.
My flight was at 10:00, so I had to get there around 8:30ish. That would give me plenty of time with my family.
All day I did stuff with them. We went mini golfing, then went out for lunch. After that we all went into the pool, and played board games. With that we also played video games that we all enjoy. But I knew that everything good ends.
When the clock struck 4:00 people from my family started to show up. Ashley and her husband with their son came, Sean and his wife, Dusting and Katie were already there from hanging out with me earlier, James, Isaac and Jess, and my parents were all there. I looked at everyone including Josh and Keith. I gave everyone a sad smile.
I was really going to miss this place.
"Let's make this day last," I say.
So that's how the rest of the day went. I talked to everyone individually. I cried a lot, but everyone knew that was going to happen.
Time flew by and before I knew it, it was 8:00. I had to leave for the airport now.
I started giving everyone hugs and saying my byes and I'm going to miss yous.
When I came to all my brothers I gave them an extra long hug. Not wanting that moment to end.
I gave Katie and Jess hugs and said how much they changed me into the person I am today.
Then came Josh and Keith.
I went to Josh first. I got on my tippy toes cause how tall he was. I threw my arms around his shoulder while he hugged my tightly.
They both were very special to me. I grew up with them. Something about them made me happy. They are going to be the most hard to leave.
I couldn't hold it back anymore. Tears ran down my face and into Josh's shoulder.
I let go and took a few steps back. Then I looked at Keith. He looked down sadly.
"Man Keith just get over here" I say with my arms wide open.
He walks over slowly.
I put my arms around his shoulders and sob softly into his chest. He held me tight. You could tell he felt like he was loosing something forever.
I held on to him the longest not wanting this moment to last forever.
But it didn't, soon we both separated from each other.
I gestured to the four boys and Josh.
"You all come here and make a line." I demanded.
They did what I said.
I started with Sean and gave him a little kiss on the cheek. I did it with all my brothers and with Josh and Keith.
I walked toward the door where my parents stood.
"I'm going to miss you all so, so much. You've made me who I am today, and I wouldn't want it any other way" I say while small tears run down my face. Without looking back I walked outside.
My parents not far behind me.
When I got into the car tears flowed non-stop.
I got to the air port and said my goodbyes. I gave hugs and said I'll text them when I get there.
So now I am on a plane flying far away. My adventure with the Asahina's start now.
So I know that none of the brothers were in this chapter, but I needed to set up why everything was happening. I wanted a good beginning chapter, so I hope that you enjoyed this first chapter. And yes the boys and Emma will be in the next chapter.
Also this person is somewhat based on myself. I do have four older brothers, and I do like playing first person shooter. I also am not a girly-girl, and family is really important to me. So this is kinda what I would do and feel if I was in this position.
Peace out - Rosey