Oikage Collection [Hiatus]

[Chapter 1] Alter Ego

Chapter 1 : Completed

Alter ego (Latin for "The other I") is a second self, which is believed to be distinct from a person's normal or original personality. A person who has an alter ego is said to lead a double life. The existence of "another self" was first recognized in the 1730s,
Anton Mesmer used hypnosis to separate the alter ego. Then in the early 19th century, the term appeared in common usage when dissociative identity disorder was described by psychologists.

Source : Wikipedia.

"Tobio, meet your new mother and her son, Tooru," An older man introduced a beautiful woman and an older boy to his raven haired son who is hiding behind his legs.

"N-Nice to meet you," Tobio said with a nervous voice but enough for them to hear it.

"Hello, Tobio. Let's get along, okay ?" The woman said with a little smile while bowing slightly until she is in the same height as the raven boy.

"Okay," Tobio replied weakly still holding the hem of his father white blouse.

"Now, go introduce the house to Tooru," The most older man in the group said while releasing the younger's grip on his shirt.

"Okay," Tobio said mumbling while starting to walk back into the house with the boy who stands next to his new mother.

Tobio didn't really pay attention into the other boy. But once they have gone inside, he was starting to give the boy side glances. From Tobio's view, the boy seems normal, he has brown locks, hazel eyes, and definitely he has his mother's appeal.

"Are we brothers now ?" Tobio asked bluntly while walking with small steps.

"Maybe," Tooru replied while looking at his 'new brother' who seems uncomfortable with the situation.

"Where is your room ?" Tooru asked, trying to lighten up the mood. He doesn't want to make the little male feels strained.

"Ehmm, this way," Tobio said while walking ahead the brunette to show the way to his room.

After passing a few halls, they arrived at a big wooden door. Tobio opened the door and let the older came in to his room.

"You love books, huh ?" Tooru asked after seeing the large self filled with many books.

"Not really, but father always says that books makes you savvy, even though I don't know what it means," Tobio replied while sitting on his bed, his legs hanging on the side of the bed.

"Hmm," Tooru replied with a hum then he walked toward to the younger to sit besides him.

"I know it seems awkward to have a sibling. But please take care of me, Tobio-chan," Tooru said with a smile while patting the younger's head.

"Take care of me too, Brother," Tobio said still nervous while Tooru laughing at the younger's awkward feature.

From that day, they have spent many times together. Whenever Tobio fell because of his clumsiness, Tooru will laugh his ass off but eventually help the younger to stand up. Whenever Tooru felt sad because he's not good enough for winning a competition, Tobio will sneak into the older's room and cheer him up until they fell asleep together. They unexpectedly get along well. Until one sunny day, their normal relationship changed forever.

"Hey, Tsukishima-san !" Tooru said, calling for their personal butler.

"What is it, you little brat ?" Tsukishima replied annoyed, because he still busy teaching Tobio math.

"Let Tobio rest," Tooru replied with a big brother and a little hero vibes around him.

"No," Tsukishima replied then he saw Tobio ready to break down into tears. Tobio always hates when Tsukishima taught him math, and Tsukishima always hates when the young master cried.

"Fine ! Fine !" Tsukishima said with a defeated tone while Tooru gives him a victorious smile.

"Let's play hide-and-seek, Tsukishima-san !" Tobio said cheerfully while holding his brother hands, ready to hide together.

"Fine ! But after that you will continue this math exercise, deal ?" Tsukishima replied while crossing his arms in front of his chest.

"Deal !" Tooru and Tobio said in union while starting to walk away, trying to find a place to hide together.

"One ... Two ..." Tsukishima counted, feeling like an idiot. Maybe he should try finding a new job.

Tooru and Tobio ran through the big hall, hand in hand.

"Tobio, I think we should hide in the closet. Last time Tsukishima found us really quick when we hid under the table," Tooru said while guiding the younger into his room. Tobio just nodded as a reply.

They opened the door, not forget to close it. Then they stepped in the closet, Tooru turned on the light in the closet for them to see clearly inside then they quickly went silent.

They can hear clearly the shoes sound outside despite the big house they were in. Then the sound followed by the opening door sound, they hold their breath and tighten up their grip on each another hands. Soon the closing door sound can be heard, they sighed in relieve, relieved that Tobio don't have to study again, and so Tooru can play with him.

"Looks like Tsukishima-san is stupid huh ?" Tooru said, his eyes still observing the room outside the closet.

"Hmm," Tobio replied innocently still holding the older hands while waiting the older to look at him.

Then Tooru looked into the younger to see his condition. That time, Tooru felt like his eyes deceived him. He saw Tobio's blue eyes glimmering like never before despite the dim light in the closet, his lips are crimson red, and his skin seems very pale and soft. Tooru feels his body hot at that moment, is it because of the compact space in the closet ? He didn't know anymore. He just knew that he had kissed the younger. Just a little peck that lasted for a second but he feels completed when he saw the younger's cheeks rosy just like his.

That day, Tobio age 7 years old and Tooru age 9 years old, shared their chaste first kiss.
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Words : 1.002 words.
Published : 31th December 2016.
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Sorry for not updating chapter 1 for Two Kings and the Best Senpai. I'm still working on it, but I hope you enjoy this part.