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This store was a pretty famous one. It was mentioned in several magazines, always got positive reviews and our town's even had celebrities come in to shop there. It was no wonder Miku would pick the most expensive, renowned store in town.
"Woooow." Rin said in awe.
"I've only read about this place in magazines. I hope we don't bump into any famous people." She giggled. "The dresses are so pretty."
"Rin, we only brought money for ice cream. And look at these price tags. One dress costs ten." Warned Len.
"Well, it's not like I'm going to buy anything." She said but even I could see that she still longed for them.
The two girls walked around the store, browsing and I could see that Miku was now having a genuine good time. I knew that when she suggested a store so expensive, she hoped the two would back out. Meanwhile, I had to perform boyfriend duties and walk around with her, holding and commenting on dresses she planned to try on. I never had any siblings but apparently this is also a brother duty because I saw Len unwillingly doing the same. He looked bored and I felt bad for him but it was also nice to have someone in the same boat as me for once. Even if we sailed different waters. Miku and Rin both went into the changing room to try on dresses. We could hear them both giggling as we sat on the waiting chairs.
"Women." I said in an exasperated voice, hoping for a bit of spirited empathy from Len or at least a conversation. He simply nodded. I frowned on this internally. I don't think he likes me.
"Sorry to drag you two along. Miku and Rin seem to be enjoying themselves but I know it's boring for us."
"It's fine." Len squirmed in his seat a bit.
The metal chairs were side by side and I could feel his sleeve tickle my arm. I scooted over a little. He continued to fidget, presumably impatient for the girls to come back out.
"Well?" the girls asked in singsong unison. That made me think that they were getting to be too good of friends.
Miku wore a blue-green-gray dress that brought out the color of her hair and eyes. It was sexy and mature. Rin wore a more girly orange dress that suited her well. Len smiled at his sister.
"It suits you." He said.
"Yeah. Too bad we don't have enough." She said, forlorn. Len seemed to have known that was coming and patted her shoulder as I paid for Miku's overly expensive dress.
On the way out, Len and I dropped back from the girls. "I bought the dress when Miku wasn't looking. You can give it to Rin for her birthday or something." I said.
"Y-you did?" Len said, mouth agape. I found the expression adorable and chuckled.
"Yeah. No worries."
"Th-that was so expensive. I don't have the money." He said.
"It's fine, it's fine."
"Uh, I could get a part-time job somewhere and-"
"Len, it's fine." I assured him. "Besides, you just started high school. You need time to focus."
He looked up at me in an admiring way. I suddenly felt embarrassed again and quickened our pace so we would catch up with the girls.
Later that night, I was watching TV when Miku came over to me on the couch and rested her head on my lap.
"Kaito…"
"What is it?"
"Did you like my dress?" she asked, trying to make her voice sound innocent.
"Yes." I said, hoping to end the discussion.
"Kaito…"
"What?"
"I love you, Kaito." She said. I looked her in the eye, challenging her.
She smirked. "Do you want to kiss me now?"
"No."
"You're so cold to me." I looked at her again, a somewhat annoyed expression on my face.
"One little kiss?" she pressed.
I leaned down and pressed my lips to hers for a small moment and then returned my gaze to the television. I tried to keep myself from frowning. The way she's been clinging to me lately is starting to get weird.