#18: Hurtful Truths and Comforting Lies

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Condominium
Saruhiko went home late that night. Yui was also discharged from the hospital. "How did the party go?", Yui asked while sitting at the sofa. "That's why you're not growing. Go take a sleep", Saruhiko instructed. Yui went closer and smelled alcohol. "Did you drink with them?", Yui asked in disappointment. "Just a little, that Misaki challenged me", Saruhiko explained. He went straight to the kitchen and drank pain relievers. "Does your head hurts?", Yui asked. They both sat at the sofa. Saruhiko made Yui's lap as his pillow. Yui massaged his head. Saruhiko's world is spinning so he doesnt have much to say. "Brother, tomorrow...it'll be a normal day for us. No more chasing of strains", Yui chuckled remembering the first time she engaged into a battle. "Yah... You look awefully scared there", Saruhiko laughed. "It was your fault for being a bad leader", Yui pouted. "But...then, if Akiyama wasnt there, I could have been the one who saved you", Saruhiko hiccupped. "Then, I just remember. Kamo-san is inviting us to visit his newly opened restaurant", Yui informed. "Is that so? Yui, dont ever cook again", Saruhiko teased. Yui pinch Saruhiko's cheek. Soft. Yui released his cheek and averted her stares. "Yui, I am your brother", Saruhiko grabbed her closer and whispered.

The next morning...
Saotome's POV
I woke up beside Fushimi-san, he still smells good. I managed to carry him to his room and eventually fell asleep. Fushimi-san is still asleep. His heavy breath and calm eyes told so. I am your brother. Were the words that resounded on my mind. His phone suddenly rang and so I checked upon it. "Saruhiko, see you at lunch", it was a woman's voice. Fushimi-san stretched his arms and got his phone.

Conversation:
Saruhiko: Kauri, this is Saruhiko. What do you need?

Kauri: areh~ arent you the one who answered my call?

Saruhiko: It's my sister

Kauri: I see, then... Misaki visited yesterday. We'll be meeting at lunch.

Saruhiko: See you then...

Fushimi-san ended the call. This lazy folk is still lying on the bed. "What did Kauri-san said?", I asked. "None of your business", Fushimi-san yawned and continued sleeping. "Ni-san, it's already 9:59 in the morning", I lectured and pushed him out of the bed. He sat on the floor, rubbing the back of his head. Did it hit him? "Yui, go prepare. We'll be meeting Kauri", Fushimi-san commanded. "Why am I needed?", I asked. "Why? Isnt it rude if you dont meet your sister-in-law before the engagement party?", Fushimi-san's word caught me off guard. I nearly chocked upon his words. Sister-in-law? Kauri-san? "Tch, inviting me as your chaperone. What a rude guy", I faked a laugh and headed out of his room. My heart feels like being crushed my two big sumo wrestlers. Granda passed by and saw me standing in front of Fushimi-san's room. "Yui, good morning", he greeted with a bright smile. 'Good morning, Granpa", I responded but with a fake smile. I made my way to my room and soaked myself into warm water. After sometime, I went out of the thub and looked for something to wear. "Wear something long. We'll be hanging out till noon", I heard a familiar voice. Goodness sake. It's good to know that I'm in my bathrobe. "Ni-san, you cannot enter whenever you wanted to", I lectured. He just sighed and went into the closet. Fushimi-san is wearing a white polo and dark jeans with matching sneakets. "Guh!!! Meeting your girl in casual clothings", I pouted. He threw a long grey blouse to me and jeans. "Change", he commanded. "Then go out!", I raised my voice.  He lazily exited my room.

Restaurant.
We're bit too early. "Yui, what do you want to eat while waiting?", Fushimi-san asked. "I'm so happy that you asked. I havent took my breakfast, thanks to your date", I pouted. Fushimi-san chuckled. I can see eyes staring at Fushimi-san. You should be extremely happy. Tons of girls are crawling to have a dance with me. Blood rushed to my face when I remembered Fushimi-san having a dance with me. "Is it hot?", Fushimi-san noticed. "Yha, I ...its nearly summer", I was able to make an excuse. I called out a waiter. "Can I have a this cupcake?",I asked. "What are you ..a kid?", Fushimi-san raised his brow. After few minutes of waiting, the cupcake came. I pulled out a candle from my bag and lighted it. "The sprinkles will br activated", Fushimi-san killed the fun. I just covered the flame by my hand. "Ni-san, Last November, you went missing. That pissed me off. We werent able to celebrate your birthday. Happy Birthday and thank you for being born in this world", I smiled. He just gave a short laugh and blew the candle. "Did we miss something", that voice made my nerves go berserk. It was Kauri and behind her was Yata-san. My eyes brightened. In my excitement, I hugged him. "  Yata-san, I thought I'll never see you again", I hang around his neck. I let go. I sat beside Yata-san and Kauri leeched to Fushimi-san. "Hi, Yui-chan", she greeted. "Hi", I greeted back. "Then, let's take our orders", Yata-san opened.

The food came and we all ate. Yata-san and Kauri are both being noisy. They are talking about the plantation at Kauri's place. What is in this girl that Fushimi-san likes? I glued my eyes on her. "Yui-chan, want to say something?", Kauri asked. I just wiggled my head and continued eating. Fushimi-san just listened at the two.

Amusement Park...
Kauri requested for them to play before heading home. It's already 2 in the afternoon. There are only few people at the park. Yata-san accompanied me to buy tickets. "Yata-san, uhmm.. Did you know that...", I stopped my tongue. "Hmmm", Yata-san hummed. "Nothing. You've grown since the last time I saw you", I teased. He pinched my cheeks and messed with my hair. Yata-san is someone who is overprotective upon the things he loves. Unlike Fushimi-san, you'll barely determine what's important to him. "Yata-san, have you truly forgave Ni-san?", Yui asked. "He never betrayed, he just returned the favor", Yata smiled. We went back and saw Kauri and Fushimi-san sitting at the bench. Fushimi-san is combing Kauri's hair. My heart was again crushed...not just by two sumo wrestlers but with a meteorite. Yata-san grabbed my wrist and ran towards them. The rides were all enjoyable if only I closed my eyes. Seeing Fushimi-san, my brother, happy with another girl alarms me. I never thought it would be this complicated .

Gwah!!!!

How come Kauri is the girl I added here?

Because, she's the only OC I created prior to Saruhiko aside from Yui. Awashima is a bit... Uhmm....incompatible for Saruhiko.

😝.... See you then in the next chapter....

Yel_lue

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