Haitani Brothers x Reader

33) Visiting Draken

Y/n awkwardly stared at the ground as Draken settled into the bed again. "So, what brings you to the hospital? Were you here to see someone?"

Draken noticed you tense up. "I had to get checked in for something," you replied quietly. That's when he noticed the bandages peaking from under your sleeve.

"It looks pretty bad," he commented. "Not really, I just ran into a little scuffle." You didn't want to lie, but it's wouldn't due him any good knowing.

His eyes flashed in surprise. "Are you ok?" You waved your hand with a small smile. "Don't worry. The doctor said, I'll be fine." Draken sighed, scooting over to make room for you.

"Ah, it's ok. I can━"

"Tell me what really happened," Draken interrupted, patting the bed. You tentatively sat down at the edge of the bed.

"..."

Draken dead-panned, a vein bulging as he patted the spot next to him. "Next to me." You scooted closer, sitting on your knees. "So, what happened?"

You looked at your hands in your laps. "I can't really tell you." How were you going to explain to Draken that someone wanted Takamichi dead and you refusing resulted in you getting poisoned. Draken sighed as he leaned back, closing his eyes. "That's a lie." You don't flinch but, narrowed your eyes, staring up at Draken.

"No one can tell you what to do. It's up to you and you alone." You blinked and sadly looked away, Draken watching through narrowed eyes. For some reason you knew he wasn't just referring to what had happened.

So, you decided to be a little upfront with him.

"You don't get it. She may have said that she'll change but I can't trust that she won't...do it again," you mumbled the last part. But since you were close, Draken heard, and his face twisted into a scowl. It better not be who I think it is.

"Something happened recently, didn't it?" You nod your head and let out a breath. "Yeah." You felt his hand rest on your head, startling you. "I wonder how much you've bottled up and for how long," he mumbled softly. "Not to mention losing someone close to you."

Your eyes widen ever so slightly, and you feel your chest close up but willed it to loosen. "It's nothing new." Draken ruffled your hair, pulling you from your thoughts. It was strange he was much younger than you, but it felt like he was an older brother instead.

"Well, if you ever want to talk, I'm here," he announced, beaming down at you with a close-eyed smile. You smiled softly, "Thanks, but I don't want to burden you."

He smirked, "I'll take that as a challenge then." You chuckled nervously. "Please don't."

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Y/n swung her leg, Baji catching it in one hand as he blocked your hand. You braced the other against the mat and twisted, kicking him in the shin. He stumbled, releasing you.

You flipped back and raced forward. You aimed a punch at his face, but he dodged. Twisting, you were able to nail him on his cheek with your other elbow.

You exchanged a few more rounds, dodging and swinging your fists. Sweat glistened against your temples. Baji smirked as he panted softly, Y/n kept her face neutral, but you were enjoying this too. A small grin curled on your lips.

"There you go, finally showing your true colors," Baki chided, throwing a punch. You leaned back, his fist stopping short. You swatted it aside as you retaliated, grin widening.

"Gotta say, you bring out a different side of me, Baji." You chuckled as you dodged another hit. He suddenly smirked as he grabbed your arm. You stared as he pivoted so that his back was to you. Oh, I know where he's going with this.

Baji pulled you over his shoulder. You tucked in your legs, shifting your hand as you were airborne. You landed on your feet but lean back, pulling him with you. Y/n smirked as she braced her foot against his stomach. Baji stared in shock from overhead before hitting the ground face first.

"Don't tell me that was enough for you," you said, rising with a smirk as you wiped your mouth. Baji flipped over with a scoff, "Yeah, you wish." He rose and raised both arms in a defensive position.

You batted your eyes as you got ready. "My~ what a gentleman." He quirked his head with a smirk. "Always the lady first."

You grinned and threw a punch, Baji moving immediately to block it. Your hit went short, causing him to waver in confusion.

From the same side, your leg hit his side. He grunted as he went rolling. He jumped out of the roll and raced forward. You watched as he went for an uppercut, your hands moving to block.

He didn't attack?

Your arm was pulled behind you, your eyes flashing in surprise as you whirled around. "Gotcha~" You scoffed and slammed your foot against his.

"ACK!" He released you and grabbed his foot, hopping around. Baji lost his balance and landed in a heap on the floor. You placed your hands on your waist, leaning down as you grinned. "I win again."

He scoffed. "Yeah, yeah. Whatever." He clasped your hand and pulled himself up.

"Another well-done spar." You both turned to the sensei as he came over.

"Thank you, sensei," you replied, bowing. "Yeah, whatever," Baji said, releasing his hair from the band.

A wack echoed through the room, followed by your chuckle. "What are you laughing at?"

"You, who else?" That caused him to grit his teeth as he came closer, fist raised. "You wanna go?"

You shrugged, uninterested. "What's the point? I'd win anyway," you said, turning away as Baji's fuse broke. He trembled behind you, glowing red with fury as you smirked. This guy's too easy. Even though you find yourself thinking about them and feeling empty again, you couldn't seem to brood about it when you're with Baji or Draken. They just seem to know how to bring that side of you out again. You smile, let's hope I don't get lost, though, you muse.

Baji lets out a breath, glad that you were at least acting like your old self a little. He suddenly frowns, those two punks better hurry it up. Baji paused when he remembered something else that was equally unpleasant. "Hey, Y/n?" You hum as you wipe the sweat from your brow. You glance over and notice his serious expression. "There's something I want you to help me with." You face him fully as you lower the towel. His serious expression told you that this wasn't going to be fun or at least ethically.

A/n: Kinda short, but don't worry~ the next chapter will be interesting~