Awaited Petrichor

Chapter 3

The three high schoolers were comparing their leg hair, which of course Osamu won since Ryu and Haru's legs are as smooth and sweet as a cupcake on a baby's bottom. Haru interrupted "By the way do you have any siblings Ryu?". The latter rolled down his pants "Fortunately, I don't". Haru stood up, ready to argue " But having a sibling or two would be more fun, I get lonely in here all by myself".
"I can come here whenever you want,Haru"said Osamu.
Haru turned to face Ryu "oh yeah, Osamu got 2 siblings "
"well, that's unfortunate, you have it bad buddy".
Haru pinched Ryu's arm "Rin is the kindest person in the world! I would sell my soul to marry her!"
"hey now that's my sister you're talking about" said Osamu separating the smaller males "speaking of which, I have to get back home"
"But Osamu! There's still so many things we haven't done" Haru pouted.
Osamu sat down besides Haru, letting the shorter face him. He carrassed his rose, smooth, chubby cheek "believe me, I want to be with you forever, but ne-san* is sick, and I promised her to be back in an hour, and it's been triple that". Haru's pout curved into a sweet smile. "Okay Osamu, please take care of her".
Ryu explained how he too has to get back home, not that anyone there would care.
At the doorstep, Haru gave the taller males a bracelet each. "What are we? Kindergartens?" Osamu placed his hands on Ryu's shoulder squeezing it, and looked at him, despite the smile, in a frightening way. Ryu gulped getting the hint, afraid his shoulder will snap if Osmau squeezed just a little bit harder. "I was joking, I will never take this off". Haru hugged the two males tightly, showering them with love.

The sounds of grasshoppers could be heard near Ryu's doorstep, due to the silence. The Minka was extremely hushed, to which Ryu assumed Yui had already left.
The male poured himself a glass of water, but the cup broke, slicing Ryu's hand. The boy squirmed in pain, searching for the first aid kit. The footsteps of a worried Yui and the fathers barged into the kitchen seconds ago. "DEAR BUDDHA!" cried the anxious Yui, searching for something to help the younger, bleeding male. The father took Ryu's hand, examining the injury, Ryu hurriedly flipped his head to the other side, hoping the darkness covered his blush. "Poor boy, lend me your hand". When Yui started needling the injury, Ryu held onto his father's hand tightly, to which the father reacted with wide eyes. His gaze drifted between Ryu and their hands, then he adjusted his expression to a relaxed one, despite being caught off guard .

Darkness filled the neighborhood, probably most of the surrounding countries too. People with dark secrets now explored the world, or as some people may call them, sinners.
Ryu was in his bed, staring at the bracelet Haru had given him. Haru's awfully hideous of a bracelet screamed with the effort the short male had put in it. He wondered how he got to meet people like them. Ryu covered his face with his hand, a small smile appearing on his lips.

Osamu reached his home. It wasn't any louder from Ryu's. Osamu's Minka, however, was much fancier. The masculine male came from a very wealthy family. They made 560,000 yen a day, which is about 5k dollars, in a bad day. Their children grew up living a luxury life. Their parents too, were born with a golden spoon in their mouths. When Osamu wanted to change schools, from an expensive, well known, international one, into a humble one, because of Haru, his parents didn't approve. Osamu wasn't the time to like being controlled, so his parents words didn't affect his thoughts in any single way, so he changed schools. Despite the well financial status, the family members barely exchange worlds other than a good morning and a dry good night.
The only family member Osamu was comfortable around, was his older sister, Rin. She didn't make him feel pressured about anything ever, and always had him know he had her support. She was a beauty despite the age leaving marks on her face. A 30 years old woman who's had everyone head over heels for her.

"Tadaima*" Osamu said making his way through the Minka. "Okaeri*" a sweet, tender voice welcomed him and Osamu new Rin was still awake. "Ne-san, couldn't sleep?". The older woman stood up from the sofa and smiled. "I was worried". Osamu walked at a leisurely pace and took his sister into a warm, gentle hug. "Otōto, you'll catch my cold". Osamu buried his face in her warm neck, "I'm fine with it". Rim smiled and ran her hands through Osamu's hair. "Osamu, how about we talk for a bit". Osmau looked up "Is something the matter ne-san?" "I've been meaning to discuss this thing with you for a while". The color escaped from Osamu's face turning him pale. "Don't worry, Otōto, it's not something bad"

The siblings sat, and and Rin took a sip from the green tea Osamu had made her. "So, ne-san?". Rin looked at Osmau then looked at her hands and smiled. "Osamu, you're such an amazing boy, soon to be man" she stopped trying to find the right words. "I told you, I'll always support you, no matter what" "ne-San, what's wrong?"
Rin took Osamu's hands quickly. "nothing is wrong, Osamu, absolutely nothing about you is wrong" "about me?". Run sighed letting go of Osamu's hand. "You... You don't like being controlled, not by anyone, but when it comes to Haru, you're ready to do anything". Osmau gulped. "You've been happier since you met him, which made me really, really happy myself". Rin let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. "Osamu" she turned to face him. "Are you a lover of men?"

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Ne-san : a term used to describe an older sister

Tadaima (只今) : literally means, “just now,” as in “I've just come home now.” When returning home, people say this as they announce their arrival usually as they open the door or step into the home.

Okaeri : what is said to welcome someone home. This word is used with to “Tadaima” or “I'm home”. ... Incidentally, the meaning of the word “Okaeri” is “return” with an “O” added to make it sound especially polite.

Otōto : younger brother