9I've been gone for a REALLY long time lol. I'm in college now actually. I also still write stories, but I never finished them so I don't post any. This was one of the few that I started over a year ago, and finally finished. Turned out longer than I expected. ALSO: Wash your hands during COVID, everyone.
"If it means I get to see you again."
Shade was in a panicked frenzy. He had taken his eyes off his sister for less than a minute when she was suddenly gone. Even though he looked left and right, up and down, she was just gone from his line of sight.
He was just looking for a decent place to eat. Something both he and Milky would enjoy (though it's not like she was picky). Now he was searching for her amidst the crowded food court. Damn it. He cursed, biting his lip, looking for the familiar pink shade of hair. He quickly darted around, hoping she was still in the area.
No. She has to be in the area.
He was about ready to call the police when his eyes caught sight of the familiar pink head bobbing up and down at a table. In the blink of an eye he was over there, startling her and the stranger.
"I found you!" He about shouted and grabbed her arm, further frightening Milky and the stranger. He saw his sister's face twist into one of sadness and it was quite obvious she was going to cry. In a heartbeat, he felt something solid collide with his face and he was thrown back.
"What are you doing to this poor little girl?!" The stranger screamed, taking Milky in her arms. Shade sat up, realizing that if this scene continued any further, there would be a huge misunderstanding. He held his nose, hoping it wasn't bleeding and reapproached her.
"Wait, please-" He said, feeling the stinging kick in. He got a closer look at the blunette. Despite her small size she had quite the arm. "She's my sister and I thought I lost her." Her eyes narrowed in suspicion as she looked to Milky who still looked on the verge of tears.
"Is he your brother?" The bluenette asked, taking Milky's hand. She looked at him, then back at the blunette and slowly nodded. The blunette gave her a pat on the head. "Alright. Then you shouldn't make him worry like that." She said. However, Milky didn't reply, instead looking back to the carton on the table. "Oh? You want another piece?" She nodded her head, stars in her eyes. Shade watched the exchange, feeling a little embarrassed.
"You don't have to give her any of your food. She eats enough at home." Shade said, reaching to pull Milky back but Rein stopped him.
"It's not big deal. My sister is the exact same way as her, except older." She replied, opening the carton to reveal a beautifully arranged fruit cake. "Actually I bought this for my sister, but I wanted some for myself before she took the rest." She gave a piece to Milky, earning a delighted smile. "Ah, uh, I'm super sorry about hitting you. Why don't you take a seat and I'll buy you some cake as an apology." Shade was kind of puzzled and charmed by her now that the situation calmed down. He actually realized that she was kind of cute.
At the offer of cake, he heard his sister chirp happily. "Okay. Can you take Milky with you so she can choose the cake?"
"Of course." She took Milky's hand. "Milky is such a cute name. My name is Rein by the way."
"I'm Shade." He responded. Rein nodded and started towards the sweets shop she bought her cake from. Shade watched as she exchanged a few words with Milky. She was super charming, he realized. It wasn't long before they returned, Rein holding a smaller carton with just two slices of cake in it.
"She even has the same taste as my sister." Rein laughed. She let go of Milky's hand and handed Shade the cake, much to Milky's dismay. "I guess I should get going then, my sister is waiting." She packed her things. "It was nice meeting you, Shade." He felt his heart skip a beat when his name rolled off her tongue.
"W-Wait a second, uh, can I ask a favor of you?" He asked, moving before completing his thought. She paused in her steps and almost gracefully turned around. "Milky actually needs a babysitter. My mom gets busy with work and I get busy with part-time sometimes. We've been looking for someone."
"A babysitter? I've never done that before." Rein thought.
"That's ok. Milky's grown really attached to you." He responded. He saw Milky's eyes brighten at his suggestion.
"Is it ok if I think about?" She asked, placing a finger on her chin.
"If it means I get to see you again." Shade suddenly blurted out. He felt heat rush to his face but kept eye contact so as not to look awkward. Rein giggled at his comment. He thought he saw a slight blush on her face too. She approached him and asked for his phone.
"Here's my number then." She said. "I'll keep in contact." She gave Milky a pat on the head. "I'll see you again too cutie!" Then she twirled around, happily walking towards the mall's exit. Shade let out a big sigh.
He was looking forward to seeing her again.
