Fake

2

"Yibo, must you really go?" My brother asked, looking at me pleadingly. I know he hates this family too and I know I was the only one he was looking forward to seeing everyday after handling the monsters outside.

My brother watched my face and knows my answer. He sighed "Do you have somewhere to go?"

I nodded and he offered me a ride. I looked back at the mansion one more time. Mn, there wasn't much holding me back.

My brother drove me to the house I rented. I wanted to stay in a small flat but honestly, I would need to slowly get use to how things work so I started with a four room penthouse, with a gym.

I'm not boasting but this is already one tenth of the mansion I stay at, not including the patch of grass and land that stretches out till the gate.

I still needed my space. Besides I bought these with the money I earned by myself, through trading stocks.

I looked at my brother and he smiled at me knowingly "It's late, I'll take a look another day. You should rest"

I nodded and thanked him but before I left the car, he handed me a card "This card has all my savings, take it"

"Brother-" I started but he closed my palm, making me hold the card "Yibo, I know lately I haven't been a good brother.

I have always wanted to take you and leave this family but you know what? I decided to dig up Father and Mother's corruption.

I am actually working as a detective and I really want to finish this goal. I am halfway through already"

I frowned at my brother "It's dangerous" My brother smiled and pat my head "I know, but you have got out of this family and as long as you're out and safe, I'm happy. I'm just afraid of leaving you alone"

My brother is back. I know this smile. This is the loving smile he always gave me when I was younger, when I was upset or alone.

"Thank you, brother, but I am earning money. I have been doing investments" I said and my brother ruffled my hair "You have really grown up. Yibo, I started saving this money for you. It's for you and it will remain so"

I gave in to my brother and hugged him and told him to take care, then went up with my belongings. I laid on my bed and smiled for the first time in years.

I always thought my brother was getting more distant from me and becoming one of those people I hate but I was wrong.

He wanted to get us out of there. He still cares for me and loves me. He doesn't spend time with me because he is trying harder to achieve his goal.

Maybe it was because I was feeling happy for the first time in such a long while, or maybe it's because the bed is new, but I couldn't fall asleep.

Suddenly, I heard clammering outside and I was a little afraid. Are there ghosts here? I peeked outside and gulped.

'Come on, I'm the cold Wang Yibo who is not scared of anything. Even ghosts won't want to come near me' I tried calming myself.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Through the bit of moonlight shining through the windows, I know that all I needed to do was walk straight and switch on the lights.

Halfway through, I almost screamed as I kicked something. But I looked down and realised it was one of my boxes which I decided to pack tomorrow since it was late.

I heaved a sigh of relief when all of a sudden, I was pushed down. I thanked whatever stars that I fell on a huge bean bag and not the floor.

"Who are you?! Why are you in my house?!" The person on top of me asked and I frowned "Get off"

Suddenly, that man started biting my neck, occasionally saying "Thief! Robber!" I was shocked, surprised and found it ridiculous.

What on earth is going on? I then realised the man on top of me smelled like alcohol. Great, a drunk man coming into my house claiming I am a robber or thief. And he is still biting my neck all over.

This man hugged me tight, telling me not to bother escaping. As for me, I have seen a little of his face and I could tell that he is cute.

I meant annoying. I found this situation super ridiculous but for some reason, the sleep that wasn't coming in came.

And just like that, I fell asleep with a drunk, unknown man on top of me, who left many bite marks on me.

I woke up with a slight groan. Never have I ever slept so comfortably. I meant uncomfortable since I was lying on the bean bag and the floor.

However, it was weirdly comfortable. I looked up and could see the face of the man last night. Cute indeed.

I meant annoying. How dare he drool on me! Never have I ever... forget it. I stretched my neck and felt a slight pain.

Touching my neck, I remembered this man biting me last night. How annoying. The man started waking up, probably because of my movements.

He groaned and looked up at me with- Wow, such big eyes. His nose and plump lips looks so nice too and the mole below his lips complete everything.

He looks... innocent. And what this world doesn't have is innocence. It is fake. "Get off" I said, cold and harsh.

And the next moment, I felt like my eardrums were bursting or bleeding as the man in front of me screamed "AHHHHHH"

I shut my eyes from the scream, feeling my veins about to pop. I opened my eyes and covered this man's mouth, before pushing him away from me.

He slid off and rolled on the floor, wincing in pain. Meanwhile, I stood up and glared at him while taking off my shirt.

I saw his eyes widening as he looked shocked and as if he stopped breathing. Cute. I meant stupid. What is he thinking.

"W-What are you doing?" The man stammered as he moved backwards and I scoffed. What did he think I am doing?

Holding up my shirt, I pointed to the wet spot and he gasped before wiping his mouth. Feeling the drool on his mouth, his face turns beet red.

Cute. I meant... Alright, fine. It's cute. But it's fake. I know and I'm sure.