Author's Note: Okay, okay. I must warn you...this isn't a chapter of 'A Childhood Dream Come True' *hides behind wall*
But it does involve Hotaru. I was reading a fellow author of mine's story. She's writing a story from Yukari's POV about when her and Yuu are dating. Obviously, they reach their break up and the whole time I was reading it, I couldn't help but imagine the scene of when he goes home to Hotaru. I mainly wanted to write an interaction between the siblings and show Yuu's step into the darkness as well as his commitment to his sister.
So, please don't hate me! XD I wasn't planning to post this on here originally, but decided it was worth sharing!
Dedicated: To all of those who have added this to their favorites~ I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Enjoy~
~Story short~
From Afar, I Watch…
Onii-chan…
I miss you…
These days, you seem busy…More so than usual.
You act…different…
Dress differently…
…and lately…
…I've been afraid.
A young girl of 12 is sitting in her room, the pencil in her hand scribbling across the sheet of paper laid out in front of her. It was a bit late, her clock blinking a bit as if telling her that it was past her bedtime.
Her homework had been finished a long time ago, but she couldn't sleep. Her parents were traveling abroad as usual, the servants not having worked for a few days.
She was lonely…
Words of rhyme were spilling from her mind, her thoughts occupied with putting them down on paper. What was keeping her awake though…
…was her brother.
She couldn't help but notice how he had been acting differently. The girl's hand stops as she looks up towards the ceiling, a sigh escaping her lips.
"Ever since that new job…"
Her brother had taken on the job of being an elementary school teacher, his attitude having changed. It was miniscule, but it was there. It bothered Hotaru more than anything.
He was coming home late, being gone for days on end sometimes, only to come home and confine himself to his room. She was also noticing how Yukari-nee-san was coming over less often, which meant she didn't see Kairi as much either.
She felt change in the air.
A door slams, the walls vibrating from the force thrown into it.
Hotaru jumps at the sound, the pencil falling from her delicate fingers as she turns her eyes to her closed bedroom door. She stands up warily, her nerves jumbled from the sudden fright. Slowly making a crack in her doorway, she makes her way downstairs after making sure the coast is clear.
Her eyes widen as she sees her brother standing at the door, his head hung low.
"Onii-chan?"
Yuu's head snaps up, not having expected anyone to be awake, despite the loud noise he had just created. Placing a smile on his lips, he returns the greeting, hoping to comfort his worried younger sister.
Hotaru frowns a bit at the lie of a smile.
"Hotaru? You're still awake? What are you doing up this late?"
Hotaru looks down shyly, obviously knowing she was a bit in trouble considering she had school the next morning.
"Well, I…I couldn't sleep."
Yuu is surprised by this, wondering what is troubling his sister's mind.
"Can't sleep? Is something bothering you?"
Hotaru's hand fidgets with the bottom of her skirt, unsure of how to phrase her words. After a few seconds, she walks down the last few steps to stand in front of her brother.
"Well…you seem to have changed a bit Onii-chan. You seem…distant."
Yuu's eyes widened, his body going numb at the somewhat familiar words. He had heard one's like these earlier that day.
"I wish things hadn't changed between us."
"You've become so much colder."
Hotaru noticed her brother's sudden silence, her eyebrows furrowing with worry.
"Onii-chan?"
Yuu snaps out of his daze thanks to his sister's voice, his eyes locking with hers before offering her an apologetic smile.
"Are you okay?"
Yuu was unsure of how to answer, opening his mouth only to be cut off once more.
"Why doesn't Yukari-nee-san come over anymore?"
That seemed to be the last straw for Yuu's heart as his voice suddenly fills the quiet space.
"We will never talk about her again!"
Hotaru is taken aback by her brother's sudden outburst, her body trembling once more, fear filling her eyes once more. Noticing the consequences of his actions, he sighs, his fingers massaging his forehead a bit.
"S-sorry Hotaru..I've…had a long day."
Hotaru nods her head slowly, stepping forward again. Yuu's eyes open and lock with his sister's as he feels gentle hands on his own. A soft smile fills Hotaru's face, her eyes gentle and heart-warming.
"How about I make food then to warm us up for bed? Will that help?"
Yuu smiles softly at his sister's brightness, his thoughts sometimes envying her for always shining brightly despite the hard times around her.
"I…would like that…."
Hotaru nods her head, a few hums of happiness escaping her mouth.
"Alright, then I'll-"
Hotaru is cut off suddenly, as two arms wrap around her shoulders, Yuu's head resting in the crook of her neck. Hotaru is unsure of what is going on when she feels her brother's grip tighten, his body trembling slightly.
Yuu did not want her to see his tears.
Hotaru slowly wraps her own arms around her older brother, unsure of what to do or how to comfort him.
I will not lose you too Hotaru…
No matter what happens…
No matter the price…
I will do what I can to keep you safe…
"Never change Hotaru."
I promise…
Author's Note: I hope you guys enjoyed! I'll shall post the next chapter next year~
Happy Holidays everyone! :D
P.S.-Yes, I did get permission from my fellow author to write/post this.
The story by the way, is The Breakup:Yukari's Story by AshenWhisper! Go check it out!