Aki and I fell silent. We both knew that if Nami heard a single word we would be toast. I hoped that our family could remain civil. To Nami and our mother we were all normal, but things that Aki, Sora, and I knew were about to twist things. All we had to do was keep our mouths shut.
"Why I was helping Haru with her makeup she had stubbed her toe so badly she cried her mascara off! Heh!" Aki swiftly had the mascara in her hand way before hand. She leaned over me and gently began applying it to my thick eyelashes. Aki occasionally did my makeup, but it was a rare thing. Nami was shocked.
"Well, you are using my mascara doofus! What has you and Sora-nii so worked up?"
"Sora had his heart broken by a girl, and it saddened me so much I cried... "
"Out of character..." Nami mouthed to me. I smiled casually.
"Aki-née and I are fine! You go clean up a bit!" I joked.
"Hey! Stop squirming Haru!" Aki slipped and hit her chin on the floor.
"Aki-née!" I screamed. She hit her chin so hard she was dazed. I knelt on the floor beside her. Nami had disappeared to the kitchen to grab an icy pack of corn. Sora was in the doorway instantly. His eyes were full of shock and worry. He knelt next to me and Aki.
"Don't be so hurt Sora it only makes Haru and I hurt worse! I promise I'm fine I just had a bit off a slip up!"
She held his face and pulled him in kissing him on the lips. Sora was just as shocked as I was. Jealousy burned in my chest and threatened to pour out. It seemed to fill my very being until I felt angry yet weak. I stood up and closed the door for them though. I wanted to leave, but for Aki's sake I stayed. At least they would here when Nami was opening the door.
It seemed to last forever. The two seemed to have their emotions pouring out of them. I knocked on the floor channeling my anger. Sora looked up worriedly at me. He turned his body around and hugged me. I couldn't comprehend why he did so. I stopped trying and wrapped my arms around him. I never wanted to let go of him. "The secret is ours forever okay, Sora we all know how you two feel now! Sora...everything will be okay..." I felt tears wet my shoulder and patted Sora's head lightly.
"You sound just like Aki-née, Haru-née...Who is speaking to me?"
"Haru..."
I hummed and Completely surrounded his body with my own. He never saw anything as weird yet I felt myself getting wet. My panties seemed soaked and I wondered just how long I could keep this a secret. It threatened to touch Sora and I backed off instantly. Crossing my legs tightly in front of me.
"Haru-née take out your braid..." My hand slowly trailed up and I slowly pulled out my pony and stretched my fingers through my long hair. "Aki-née and you could be twins you know! All you would have to do is darken your hair!"
Sora knew just how to lighten up the mood. I playfully nudged him, "Surely none are as beautiful as Aki-née!"
Aki looked down and giggled softly. She sat up and rubbed her jaw."Oww! I really bruised it didn't I?"
"Did you seriously make it seem worse than it was as an act?"
"Only to get Sora to express his feelings!"
Sora looked about ready to burst. I never knew just how far our friendship would stretch it almost seemed as the three of us were just best friends and weren't siblings at all, but Nami burst into the room.
"Aki-née! You're alright! You had us all very worried! Don't ever do that again you big dummy!"
Nami did not find this quite as amusing. She turned around and left the room. I couldn't help, but laugh in the silence to lighten up the mood, "Be careful Sora and Aki-née. I will help you as much as I can, but the rest is up to you two. I would rather not be in the same room as you two when we are alone."
Sora's face grew bright red and I scuffed his hair again playfully, "You will always be my little brother Sora. Stay young it's cute." I kissed the top of his head and walked out to grab my school things and an umbrella just in case. The skies were a little cloudy today. Sora and Aki were behind me. Nami had already left to walk with Kana to school. Things were the same, but anyone could feel the tension between Sora and Aki. I hated it so much. It was like this whole world was spinning and we three were not at all related. I wish I wasn't so Sora and I could be together. Something seemed strange though. I felt like Ididnt belong just for a second and flashbacks pulled me back. I remember moving with Aki and the twins. Mom died that's why. That's what I'm remembering.
I shook my head and ran to catch up with the other two. I felt a sudden sense of happiness and relief. I didn't know why. I felt myself become out of breath. I'm not an athletic type. I pushed myself further and further sweat building up. It seemed like forever until we were at school. I basically fell into my chair.
"Care to join us Aoi-chan?"
I smiled. They were my two best friends. Rini Higo and Mari Kurotani. They were in the same class as me.
"Hey, Aoi-chan has her hair down. Sure looks like Aki-senpai!" Mari giggled playfully.
"That's what everyone tells me!"
"Hey what's got you so glum?" Rini poked me from behind making me squeal.
"It's n-nothing."
Mari and Rini ran off giggling. I wish I could be as care free as they are. I walked behind them remembering their invitation. The school say seemed to fly by so quick. Mari, Rini and I were giggling as I walked down the stairs. Sora was standing watching Aki play her after school sports. I ran down stair urgently. Nami and kana were behind me and I knew it was my duty to save my little brother from embarrassment.
"Hey Sora are you watching those other girls play? You might want to look down..." I said quietly.
Sora looked confused then looked down to see his hardening manhood. He looked flustered.
"Nami and Kana are coming over...You might want to hide yourself..."
"Sora-nii! You idiot! Kana-chan run!" she bopped the back of his head. I stood between them grabbing Nami's wrist with a sense of frightening fury. I shoved Nami back forcefully. Sora had a frightened look as he held his hands in front of himself trying to hide himself. I was about to regrettably hit Nami when Kana grabbed my hand. It wasn't forceful, but it was noticeable. It was a calm yet firm grasp.
"It seems everyone wants to be like Aki-senpai. She is the ideal girl for Sora." The whisper tickled my ears. I backed away. She knew I was jealous. She knew. I loved Sora. I felt something chill me. She didn't think I was weird at all. She loves Sora too. I curled up on the floor and wrapped my arms around my legs. "Sora..."
"Haru-née?"
"I-I love you. Now run! Teachers are coming!"
It's not strange to tell your sibling you love them. I love Nami and Aki just as much in that sense, but Sora and I were soul mates. Best friends. I leapt up and began screaming uncontrollably. I felt tears well up and I grabbed Kana in a hug. She was shocked, but held me still. Kana and I barely knew each other, but we had an understanding. Perhaps she loves someone forbidden as well.
Nami gently punched my shoulder and patted my head too. Nami was always forceful, but when it was needed she could be very calm and caring. I usually was too. It's just us. Us four can get through this journey and I knew we would be able to do it together.
"Hey what's going on here?"
"Tsukamoto-sensei!"