Soaring Conflicts(Brothers Conflict Love Story)

Jealousy Part 3

Keiko's POV
"Keiko, wake up." I heard a soft voice call as I felt something warm brush hair away from my face. I scrunched up my nose with a light groan and rolled over so that my face was in the pillow that rested on the headrest of the leather couch at the studio. I heard a sigh when I refused to wake up.
"It's three in the afternoon, Keiko you need to get up." The soft voice tried again. This time I distinctly felt a hand stroke my exposed cheekbone in an attempt to coax me awake, and instinctively leaned into it.

"I don't want to." I mumbled blinking my bleary eyes at the blurry figure kneeling over me.

"Hey Bakuchiku! I have coffee!" A rather loud cheery voice shouted from farther away. Instantly I bolted upright and tossed off my blanket.

"Raiden, you better not be lying!" I called back as I stretched my arms above my head. A low chuckle to my right brought my attention to the figure who had originally tried to wake me up. 

"Iori?" I exclaimed staring at the slate haired brother kneeling on the floor in front of me.
"If I knew waking you up was this easy, coffee would have been my first plan." He stated with amusement. I ran my fingers through my tangled mess of blonde hair as I sent him a sheepish grin.
"Sorry. Raiden kept me up late less night, we were filling out some last minute track requests." I apologized. Suddenly I blinked with realization and threw my arms around his neck, nearly knocking the poor shocked Iori off balance. "Good morning, Onii-chan!"
"It's afternoon actually." He corrected me with a soft smile, his arms looped around my waist not seeming to mind my unexpected hug at all. He carefully began to detangle my hair with his own fingers whilst I hummed at the pleasant feeling of his gentle touch. Ioris, better than any hairbrush, I'm sure I could make a lot of money selling them.
"Ahem..." A voice interrupted us along with scent of fresh coffee. I quickly released Iori and scrambled over to my red-headed boss who was grinning like a cheshire cat. "Did I miss something, Bakuchiku? I didn't think you and your brothers were this close."
I scoffed at his taunts. "Shut up and hand me the coffee!"
"You wound me, Kei-chan." He whined but still wisely handed me the steaming cup filled with the liquid miracle. I did not notice the light blush adorning a certain prince-like brother's cheeks, unlike Raiden who was making note of every little detail.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Why are you here Iori-kun? Did something happen?" I inquired turning my back on Raiden causing him to pout. He tried to catch my attention by making faces behind my back, which I planned on ignoring, but a sharp glare from Iori stopped him.
Iori made sure his expression stayed gentle as he focused his attention on me. "Not quite. You had some of us worried when you disappeared last night but Ema explained and managed to calm everyone down."
"Oh..." I breathed looking down at my feet.
"I actually was wondering if you'd perhaps like to have dinner with me? I was in the area and had some time to myself and thought it'd be nice to spend it with you." He offered. I was thrown for a loop, I had not expected this. I pursed my lips as if deciding whether or not I was going to say yes, enjoying the intense looks both boys were giving me.
"Sure! I would love too!" I chirped, breaking into a bright smile. Iori tossed me a grin of his own ignoring the scrutinizing look Raiden was giving him. I ignored the tension and hastily grabbed my bag from under the long line of black cabinets near the equipment rack, or some of it. Inazuma Studios was teeming with wires and boom mikes, among other things. Honestly I loved the organised clutter and worn down leather chairs that had cheeto stains on them, not to mention the permanent smell of burnt coffee and caramel that permitted the air. It was home away from home.
I crinkled my nose as I pulled at the hem of my winkled day old shirt. "But first I'm going to change." I shot Raiden a warning look. "You! Do not do anything stupid or mortifying while I'm gone or that recording from last Christmas will be broadcast live."
"Fine! Fine! I'll be on my best behavior I promise." He hastily replied. Iori watched our exchange with a furrowed brow not sure what to make of our relationship, the way we casually conversed with each other left a hot coiled knot in the pit of Iori's stomach.
"That's what I was afraid of." I said over my shoulder as I walked to the back room. I shot one last warning look to Raiden before I closed the door on the two. I wasn't going to show it but I was really worried about leaving Raiden alone with Iori.