When red meets blue (Hiatus)

Well...

The streets looked different from my view point now. Before, I hadn't really given the time to stare at it for the most part. I was always busy.

But now I do. Now I have to deem this my home. My shelter.

It's different than I remember it to be. Was it...always this dangerous? This pitiful.

The streets, they remind me of me.

So crowded yet so lonely.

Though they arent crowded by the best people once you take a good look at it.

In all honesty I had no idea where I was going or what I was planning on doing besides the basic actions any run away(or in my case kicked out) teen would take. Such as find a suitable job with a suitable income and well, a home?

Not sure where I would find that but it wont hurt looking right?

As I walked through the now deserted streets I looked out for any small shops with any employment signs on them.

To my suprise I found just that.

To my right, I see what looks like a small cafe with a sign that read 'in need of new employees'

I took this as an opportunity that I might not be able to take in a while.

The shop was fairly small but still big enough to hold about thirty or more people by the looks of it.

Stepping in the new cafe, I look around to examine my surroundings.

The room was brightly lit by curtains hiding at the top of huge windows all around the area; they were mostly pink, some a light orange color.

The chairs and tables were mostly brown and some seem to be white.

All in all the best way to describe it was cute.

It was aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and I liked that.

I walked towards the counter table seeing as none was here yet. I mean it was still like 8 in the morning.

"Hello, how may I help you?"

"Oh I was actually looking at your sign outside. I'm in need of a j-." I lightly chuckled until I looked up and froze.

Standing before me was my big sister.

I  didn't think she noticed, but she shifted her eyes from the counter almost immediately.

Of course she would recognize my voice.

I panicked and tried to turn around quickly but before I could I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Wait! Please I promise I wont beg for you to come home!"

I felt my body relax slightly as she walked in front of me.

"I just want to know that my little brother is okay..How are you?"

I sighed and looked back at her, a small smile now present on my face.

"Its....okay I suppose. But don't worry big sis I'll be ok I promise!"

I said as calm as possible and felt a wide smile crawl onto my lips. A genuine smile this time.

She smiled back at me, showing her dimples off in the process. I could tell she was glad to see me again even though it had only been a few days since I left. Shes always cared about Jiang Cheng and I.
Speaking about Jiang Cheng...

"So... hows Jiang Cheng?" I chuckled lightly.

In all honesty I expect him to not care that much. I knew he cared about me, I wasnt that oblivious to that fact, but I also just assumed he was only slightly worried, no changes to his emotion behavior whatsoever.

After all, I've only ever been an adopted brother. Never once family.

"Ah Jiang Cheng...Hes been very worried. He keeps visiting the Lan brothers frequently. Almost daily actually. I dont mean to imply anything but I think theres something more going on."

She giggled softly.

I missed this so much.

I might as well enjoy it while it lasts...right?

"That's suprising... You should look into that and let me know. Also about the job..."

I softly chuckled, now remembering why I was there in the first place.

"Oh! Yeah...I can talk to the manager for you. All we would need is an interview from you. I'll let her know you're my brother as well."

She smiled warmly at me.

I couldn't help but smile as well, it was contagious.

"Thanks big sis. You know, I really missed this. Us talking, like a family I mean."

It took a lot of me to say that. It may not seem like much but it means a lot to me.

She stretched her arms out in front of me and wrapped them around me. I missed her hugs. They would always make me happy when I was  sad. And calm when i was anxious

"I did too. We miss you little brother."

"They don't want me there. Maybe you and Jiang Cheng but...not them. I can't go back there, you already know this."

I heard her sigh as  she slowly pulled away from the hug, a small frown now present on her face.

"I know I just... I just wish it didnt have to be this way. I love you. Jiang cheng and I love you okay?"

"Yes big sis I know. I love y'all too."

I chuckled in response to her.

"Look in the bright side. I might be able to work along side you for now on so we wont be completely apart."

I smiled at her. A deceiving smile, it hid all the pain I was holding in. But that was fine because I didnt want them to know; it'll just stress them out more.

It's my problem anyway.

"Your right."

She wiped a small tear that was forming in her eye and smiled at me.

"Well let's start shall we? I do need a job big sis."

I laughed and she did as well.

"Yeah your right. Let's go."

She walked behind the counter and into a small hallway.

It was dimly lit but well organized nonetheless.

As we continued walking, I followed suit after her until we came to a stop.

There we stood in front of a large wooden door.

"We're here."

I heard her say before knocking.

The knocking echoed through the hallway since it was  quiet.

"Come in!"