𝔸 𝔹𝕆ℕ𝔻 𝔹𝔼𝕐𝕆ℕ𝔻 𝕃𝕆𝕍𝔼 | ʏᴜᴋɪ x ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ

\\ Warmth For You \\

"I'll be back soon!" You call out, whilst tying your shoes for your little outing. For the fun of it, you were going to walk around the estate and maybe greet some Sohma's. You hear your mom sigh as she steps out of the kitchen. "Be careful, okay? Don't go provoking Akito-san again." She softly says, resting her hand gently on your cheek while her thumb traced a bandaid on your cheek.

"Yes ma'am." You fake salute, and offer her a reassuring smile. After the incident at the summer house, your parents have been a lot more worried about you and your interactions with the Zodiac members. However, they couldn't stop you from anything.

Haru, who was lying on the couch and was watching some old cartoon, glanced up and watched as your mother gently caressed your cheek and told you and what and what not to do. And how you responded to her. He noticed how similar you were to your mother, all your your strong and brave traits coming from her. m

He turns his attention back to his show, after smiling about how cool his sister and mom were. You notice his smile and make your way over to him, you lean over the couch and begin ruffling and tugging his hair in hopes of annoying him.

"Are you sure you don't want to come?" You ask, as he nods his head and clutches the pillow closer.
"I missed the couch too much." You laugh at his response and lightly hit him before making your way back. "You lazy bum."

"Well then I'll be off!" You announce, before leaving your house. As soon as you stepped out, the warm rays of sunshine fell onto you, and smile at the warmth. You begin to walking to the first house, humming along the way, and greeting a couple people you know.

"Kureno-channnn." You call out, knocking on his door as you heard foot steps approaching. The male opened the door, with a confusing look on his face. Today wasn't valentine's day, or christmas.. or halloween... he didn't know why you were here. You laugh at his messy hair, and tired look.

"I'm just here to say hello," You say, offering him a polite bow as a greeting, "And also to say thank you." He softly smiles, he was always pleased to see you mostly since you felt like a little sister he never had. He would always remember you following him around like a duckling, asking to play. Or, how you would visit for every holiday with something to give him. You were a refreshing person.

"Thank you for what?" He asked, confused as he offered you a lollipop. "For saving us from Akito." You said, watching as his smile slowly turned into a frown, despite you taking the sweet. "I'm sorry there wasn't anything much I could do or the fact that I couldn't come sooner." He slowly says, a guilty look in his eyes as he watched your the bandaids over your wounds.

"Don't apologize, I'm glad you came in time!" You say, offering him a reassuring smile. "I just stopped by to see how you were doing." You say, pointing to the path, and referring to how you should get back. He nods, "Stay away from Akito." He sternly says, as you give him a fake salute. "Take care. Call me if you ever need me." He tells you. "Thank you! You too!"

He watches as you make your way back onto the path, and ventured off to find your next house. You knock on the door, and patiently wait. A couple moments pass by, and you knock once more. "Is he not home from work yet..." You mumble to yourself, waiting to knock one more time before giving up.

However, thankfully the door did open. "Sister-in-law!" The man excitedly yelled as he rushed to hug you. "Wait! Aya-chan! You'll..." You pause, watching a poof of smoke appear, "transform..." You mumble, crouching down to talk to the snake. "Aya-channn, now I can't see you anymore."

"Oh what a gleeful day it is indeed! I am so glad to see you, Sister-in-Law!" Ayame cheerfully says, as he slithers near and around you. You laugh at his excitement, as it began to grow contagious. "It's been awhile!" You happily say, gently stroking the snake in-front of you. "It is! Well do tell, how is it going with my beloved little brother!" He curiously asks, giggling like a school girl and waiting for you to spill.

"Well, I can't sit and talk for long today, but we should definitely go out for some dinner, just us, and i'll tell you everything!" You say, as he nods rapidly. "Let me know when you're free next week!" He says, as you give him a fake salute, before offering him a smile and saying, "I just came to see how you were doing, Aya-chan."

"I was going to visit you myself, and see how you were doing, my dear. I'm glad you're okay." He says, talking a little calmer since it was a rather sensitive topic. "Why wouldn't I be?" You say, reassuring him. "Yes, of course. Well, it'll be my treat next week, so let me know!" He says, as you get up and begin to make your way. "Yes, of course Aya-chan! See you soon!"

Ayame smiles as he watches you walk away, he couldn't help but be filled with warmth and happiness to have such an adorable little sister, even if you were technically his sister in law. He was glad you bought a positive change on his brother, and he deeply enjoyed your company.

You hum to yourself, in delight, as you see the next house approaching. You absolutely loved meeting with everyone and catching up, and all the love and affection they showered you with. These people were the reason you became who you are today, and you were incredibly glad that they all held so much warmth for you.

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