𝐎𝐑𝐁𝚰𝐓, 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞.. [Blue Lock Sae x OC]

【Shooting Stars】together they shine pt I 2/3

This day was full of surprises for Rin. He saw a side of his brother he had never seen before.

How could Rin ever guess the day his usually cool and aloof brother would actually pounce on someone?
In Rin's eyes Sae was still just as cool, after all his big brother basically won the fight and even looked unscathed after it.

'That's Nii-san for you.'
Rin thought with an amiable smile as he took the kettle from the stove and poured some hot tea for their guests.

What surprised Rin even more though was the existence of Sae's friends.

Until now, Rin wasn't sure what to think of them. His first thought was that they were 'crazy' and clinically insane. Not much has changed about that. The girls seem to be fine but he had expected better of Sae's -

Rin stopped his train of thoughts when he realized something. 'Nii-san has female friends...'

'A girlfriend?!'

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In the living room Megumi tended to Yuusuke's wound with the first aid kit Rin had brought from the kitchen earlier. Soon Yuusuke was all patched up and he thanked the girl with a light kiss on the cheek. Megumi just smiled.

Rin came back and the drinks were served. He couldn't stay for long and had to leave for practice soon. Meanwhile, Sae was still taking a shower upstairs.

Rin had second thoughts about leaving his brother alone with a bunch of strangers inside of their house. Yet it was Sae that reassured him with a «Just go.»
In other words, Rin figured that it was fine... probably. With that the younger teen excused himself and left.

After a few more minutes, Sae appeared downstairs dressed in a black T-shirt and black jeans with red buttons. He secured it with a simple black designer belt.
It was a simple yet elegant attire, suitable for shopping even in a high-end district.

During the time they spent waiting Takao had explained the girls about what happened upstairs. In the end, Sae and Yuusuke made a deal; in return for a punch and the promise that this won't happen a second time, Sae will meet up with them once a week outside of school, today being that first day.

«He didn't hold back with the punch at all. Must have felt good.» Takao concluded the story with laughter.

«So what? Are we going?» Sae said the moment he entered the living room. In his mind he planned on getting some breakfast somewhere along the way.

«I think it's my first time seeing you in casual clothes. You look good.» Yui complimented him with a jolly smile from the couch.

Sae just turned away and blinked. «Thanks...»
'You too.' He thought to himself and moved towards the hall.

The group followed him and soon the teens exited the house one by one.

Since it was still early and none of them had breakfast yet. The group decided to go for some food before meeting An, Shuu and Ageha at the promised meeting spot.

The whole time Sae was conflicted. He had been trying not to pay too much attention to the girl, yet he would occasionally find himself staring at her, thinking of her and longing to be near her. Sighing to himself he focused on his surroundings in an attempt to calm his mind.

On the other hand, Sae's distance was something Yui noticed.

During the last week she had gotten used to his company. Ever since Sae had joined the group and started to hang out with them, she felt like he had always been there.

Whenever she turned around he would be there by her side. They would talk about their interest and share their lunch together. They would listen to music or just slouch on the table looking at the sky and indulge in the bliss of silent company together. She would smile at him and Sae would reply with a kindness of his own.