Blossom in Full Bloom (Book 4: The Pink Blossom Series)

What I feared, Comes to Pass

I was suppose to stay off my leg when I could, so I watched Amari for Mother, while she took up her regular duties. I would watch him stumble around and I would catch him. He had a big smile on his face. I stared at his auburn locks. I can't believe I was so worked up over this. His hair colour turned out to be completely normal. I picked him up, raised him in the air and spun a little. He giggled.

I took him to our usual spot on the grass and enjoyed watching him play.

Even though, I had a limp, I was still able to keep up with my little brother. I liked to hide behind a tree and swing back into plain view. He would giggle and chase me the best he could. I made him little toys in my spare time. He even seemed to have a particular interest in my sapphire sphere. So I would roll it around on the ground. He did try to put it in his mouth, but thankfully it was too big to get inside his it, let alone to swallow.

I would roll it towards him and eventually, he started to roll it back to me. I was so proud of him. "Can you say... M-IK-O?"

"Mmuo..."

"Mmm-ii-kkk-oo?"

He giggled. "MUHKKIII...!" He waved his around energetically.

"Mmmm-iiii-kk-ooo?"

"Mumma..."

"You are so cute! But I am not your momma." I smiled. "M-i-k-o."

"Meemmmo..." He then squealed.

"That is better... We can work more on that later." I sensed Desti nearby, watching me. I wasn't bothered. "You can come out. It isn't an important meeting or anything."

Desti came out from behind the tree. "You looked like you were having so much fun. I didn't want to disturb you."

"You don't disturb me." I smiled teasingly.

His faced turned a slight shade of pink.

"D-dassstiii..." Amari chimed.

"What?! That's not fair! He can say your name better than mine!" I pouted.

"How many times do you talk to him, about me?" He asked slyly.

"I don't know what you're talking about..." I replied sheepishly, feeling my cheeks burn.

How did he...? Oh come on! Thanks a lot, Amari! You totally ratted me out.

"More times than you let on." He smiled. "Don't deny it!"

"Alright... You caught me..." There was no use, beating around the bush. He wouldn't believe me anyways.

"What have you been telling him? All good things, I hope." He teased.

"Don't push your luck! Don't think you're going to get any more out of me!" I teased playfully.

"Oh really... I think I might have a way." Desti was up to something.

"Don't even think..." He started to chase me around. "... about it!" I giggled, running away from him playfully.

"You aren't going to get away from me!"

I swung myself around a tree, skillfully changing my direction. "Wanna bet!"

"No, because I don't do that and neither should you!" Desti reasoned.

I made sure we didn't get too far from Amari. I was responsible for him.

As my attention returned from Amari, I was too late. Desti playfully grabbed me and held me there. He sent his breath down my neck, causing a tickling sensation. He hugged me tightly from behind and raised me off the ground twirling me in the air.