Brother's Best friend-Nishimura Riki

[6]

Authors pov

As riki was walking to the house
heeseung stopped him
Got it! Here’s how that conversation might go:

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Heeseung: "Riki, we need to talk. Now."

Riki:"What’s up, hyung?"

Heeseung:"what were you talking about in the car when you were in the car with haeun

Riki: she was asking about how I became a CEO

Heeseung: if you say so but I’m her older brother, and I need to know what your intentions are."

Riki: "Intentions? We’re just talking, Heeseung. Why are you making it a big deal?"

Heeseung:"Because she’s my sister, Riki. And I know how things can get between friends. I don’t want you getting too close to her."

Riki: "You don’t trust me? I’d never hurt her."

Heeseung:"It’s not about trust, it’s about boundaries. She’s my little sister, and she’s off-limits."

Riki:"You’re overreacting, hyung. I’m not trying to cross any lines."

Heeseung: "I’m telling you this as a friend, Riki. Don’t get too attached. It’s not just about you; it’s about protecting Haeun, too."

Riki: "I get it. But you’ve got to trust that I’m not going to do anything stupid."

**Heeseung: "Just remember what I said. I’m watching out for both of you."

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Heeseung: "Look,  Haeun my little sister. And you’re four years older than her, Riki. It’s… not exactly a small gap."

Riki: "What are you trying to say? We’re just talking, Heeseung. Why does the age difference matter?"

Heeseung:"It matters because things can get complicated. You’re in different places in life, and I don’t want either of you getting the wrong idea."

Riki: "You think I’m trying to take advantage of her or something? I’d never do that!"

Heeseung:"I’m not saying you would. But as her older brother, I have to be careful. I know how things can escalate, even when you don’t mean for them to. You’re both at different stages, and it could get messy."

Riki:"So, what? You don’t want us to talk at all? Just because of the age difference?"

Heeseung:"I’m not saying you can’t be friends, but you need to be aware of the boundaries. I don’t want you getting too close or giving her any ideas that might not be right for either of you."

Riki:"I get what you’re saying, but I’m not trying to lead her on. We’re just friends."

Heeseung: "That’s good to hear. Just keep it that way, okay? I’m looking out for both of you."

Riki just nods as he walks in side

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As Riki steps inside, he immediately spots Haeun across the room, laughing and chatting with her friends. She’s animated, her smile bright and genuine, completely absorbed in the conversation. Riki can’t help but pause for a moment, watching her with a small smile on his face.

Despite the conversation he just had with Heeseung, Riki feels a warmth seeing her so happy. But at the same time, Heeseung’s words echo in his mind, reminding him to tread carefully. He takes a deep breath and decides to join the group, keeping Heeseung’s warning in mind as he approaches Haeun and her friends.

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As Riki stands there, watching Haeun with her friends, she suddenly glances his way. Their eyes meet, and Haeun’s smile softens into something more knowing. She excuses herself from her friends and walks over to Riki, her expression curious and inviting.

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Haeun:  "Hey, Riki. Were you waiting for me?"

Riki: "Maybe. I didn’t want to interrupt, though."

Haeun:  "You’re not interrupting anything important. Besides, I was hoping we could continue our talk from earlier."

Riki:"Oh yeah? About what?Haeun:  "About how you became the CEO. You were in the middle of telling me before we got interrupted. I want to hear the rest."

Riki: "Alright, let’s find a quiet spot, and I’ll tell you all about it."

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The two of them move to a quieter corner, the rest of the room fading into the background as Riki begins to share his story with Haeun. He talks about the challenges he faced, the decisions he made, and the unexpected turns that led him to become the CEO. As he speaks, Haeun listens intently, her attention fully on him, making Riki feel both proud and a little nervous under her gaze.

But in the back of his mind, Heeseung’s warning lingers, reminding him to keep things in check, even as he enjoys the moment with her.

The end of this chapter is it good