Misaki's p.o.v

I walked into the kitchen ready to make a delicious breakfast. I hummed my way to the fridge and pulled some stuff out on the table when i noticed Reiji leaned on the table smiling.

"Moring Maki." He gave me a warm smile.

"Morning." I smiled back. "Want to have breakfast with me?"

"Alright." He said and then helped me make breakfast.

"You seem in a good mood today."He said.

"I am." I said after pouring coffee in my mug.

"Does it have something to do with your late night date yesterday."

Oh no no no no..

I spilled coffee on purpose.

"Oh look what i did. I need to clean this up." I smiled politely ignoring him.

Panic started crawling in. Where did he see us? Was it in the house, was it while he was hugging me and we listened to music???Who else saw us? What excuse do I have?

I started wiping the table avoiding eye contact.

"I wanna know too." Ren walked in smiling. He took a seat next to Reiji.

"Know what?" I smiled with a plastered fake smile.

"Why you and Kurosaki came back together very late yesterday? Was it a secret love rendezvous?"

"Of course not you two gossip ladies." I smiled and turned around sighing in relief. If they only saw us when we came back i can make up any excuse.

"Then why did you come back late?"

First thing that came to my mind.

"Work."

"Hmmhm." Reiji sighed disappointed but Ren didn't seem to buy that easily.

"But still i think lately you two have been spending a large amount of time together." He added some coffee to his cup but he glanced at me as he was saying ~you won't get away easily.

"Why do you think that?"

"Normally he would sit in his room and play his bass, now he gets up early and comes back late. When ever me and Hijirikawa look for him he is with you."

Damn you Ren. Way too sharp.

"It's because we were working on a dance routine for a concert." I told a truth to throw him off.

"But i met your manager when he was leaving and he said is been canceled." Reiji added.

"Yap but we found out yesterday." I elaborated.

"But then what work could you and Kurosaki have together if your work is canceled." Ren asked with a fake innocence, taking a sip from his coffee. It might have been few long seconds of silence.

"Why are you so worried about my work?" I asked little angry.

"Now why would you get defensive Maki when i only ask with the most innocent intentions?"

He was smirking. Ren was actually making fun of me.

"Hey you can tell us you know. Are you dating?" Reiji asked leaning in.

"No."I felt my cheeks warm up.

"Could it be that you like him and went to confess?" Ren also leaned closer.

"I did not confess!" I said raising my tone.

"But you like him?" They asked in sync.

I took a deep breath and then smiled. "I shall take my breakfast now and go get ready for work. They don't pay me to gossip. Good-bye."

I walked pass them and then made sure to vanish out of their site as soon as possible.

An hour later i sneaked out of the agency, careful not to meet those gossip ladies and went straight to the music studio where I was supposed to meet with manager.

He texted saying he was going to be late since he's stuck in traffic so I found a room to wait in and just played some music on my phone getting lost in my thoughts.

I started worrying. What if i was caught last night with Ranmaru? I mean technically i'm convinced we didn't do anything but no matter how others see it there is no other explanation. We were on a date.

I was still confused about the whole day yesterday and extremely happy. Was Ranmaru starting developing feelings for me?

Suddenly a finger tapped the phone screen.

My thoughts were still on Ranamaru when...

I looked up confused and suddenly my breath stopped.

The music was still playing in my ears, a song i loved very much and listened on repeat. A lump stuck in my throat, unable to even squeak, THE PERSON who sang the song itself pulled my headphones smiling.

"I feel flattered to have famous fans that listen to my music."

"Ma..mo..ru?" I was so shocked I couldn't even pronounce his name. My big brother was standing before me. This was a dream. I'm still daydreaming.

I imagined this moment would be heartwarming, i would be extra nervous and would feel like my heart will blow up but.... It felt like meeting a stranger.

"Yes that's me. And you are the dark princess?" He asked smiling politely.

I nodded my head.

"Any name, last name i can call you by?"

Wanting to avoid saying my last name along with my name this soon i just smiled. "My friends call me Maki."

He didn't flinch at that.

"Nice to meet you."

I nodded my head. What was I supposed to do in this situation. Should i say who i am, should i engage a conversation. I was so unprepared my brain didn't work.

"I want to avoid crowd and familiar faces do you mind if i stay here for a bit."

"Not at all."

He smiled politely and then the conversation dropped. He sat down on the chair next to me.

I looked down at my phone. Instantly i wanted to call Ranmaru and ask him what I should do. I noticed my fingers were shaking so i also gave up the idea for a message.

Suddenly I started thinking. I finally have an opportunity I can't miss. I have to tell him who i am.

I opened my mouth when i noticed him.

He looked so far away even though he was sitting so close.

"Do you write the songs yourself?" Without realizing the words came out.

He looked at me. " yes I do."

Ahhh i knew it. The words were his in every song.

"Do you write your own songs?" He asked me this time.

"Yes." I answered.

"I thought so. I like your style." He added.

My heart was starting to feel things now. He said he liked my style. Well he could just say it as a polite thing to say.

Like he could read my face expression he leaned back looking at me. "I'm not just being kind. You might be new to the industry but you have a definite identity and so much potential. All you need is experience."

I smiled thankful. I can't believe my brother thanked me. I'm so happy. And then i added. "I debuted 4 years ago. I'm not that new."

He laughed. Somehow his laugh seemed more realistic than his smile.

"Still to me you are young." He said.

"I still have lot to learn but i'll be even greater soon. It's my goal to reach you." Suddenly I realized I rushed my words. Luckily he didn't suspect anything.

"I'm so glad as an idol I'm someone's ambition."

I crossed my hands. He didn't sound at all like my brother so it kind of bothered me.

"I heard you are currently under Shining's protection. Your success seems to get bigger after you transferred. " He said.

The conversation was still so shallow but we kept going.

"Yes."

"Mind if i ask why you transferred?" He asked leaning in the chair.

"Personal reason and the opportunity was unmissable." I answered honestly.

"I see." He gave me his unnatural smile.

I observed him some more. His long bangs were clipped up but his neck hair was cut short. He wore a lot of metal accessories and despite his gentle face figures he looked manly. Suddenly i wanted to just tell him that I'm his little sister and to hug him but i want to know more before i jump in. Why hasn't he contacted me, why did he turn away coldly when i yelled after him the first time.

"You seem to be starring at me for a long time now." He smiled.

I snapped out of it. "Sorry, i was just thinking............Let's make a duet!"

His eyes widened in surprise but then he laughed.

"I'm sorry but I can't make those kind of decisions without consulting my ma..."

"I am really good. We can even put the song on my album if yours is all planned out."

"But i just...."

"I won't let go until you agree." I pressed the matter, Writing a song together means spending a lot of time together. I can see what kind of person he has become before i tell him who i am. Maybe he will even figure out along the way.

He raised a brow and then crossed his hands. "What if I don't want to."

"I'm very good and i can prove it. If you don't agree then you are just being stubborn."

He sighed and then got up patting my head. "I'm sorry kid, maybe somewhere in the far future."

He headed over to the door, i guess i have no other choice.

"Are you just afraid a novice like myself will overshadow you?" As i spoke he stopped in place and the room went silent.

"Really?."

"The only reason you don't want to do it is because you chickened out." I was really just spotting nonsense but i had to poke his pride somehow. And as much as i remembered my brother hated provocations.

He crossed his hands. "You can't convince me with such petty tricks."

"To be honest I'm disappointed by your lack of ambition to this dare. And your lack of sympathy to help a fan out who is also in the music industry." I smiled not so innocently.

He started at me for some time and then came back sitting on the chair.

"You know what i really hate people who provoke me, but in the spirit of the music industry I'm in i will help out a poor novice fan who wants help."

Ahhh, he was quick to snap back. Low blow brother. Too bad my pride wasn't going to do him good here, cause i didn't care.

"Great, this fan is just waiting for her manager so i will just let him know and tell him to contact your manager."

"Does he just do as you tell him?"

"It's usually the other way around but trust me, my manager will not have anything against it."

Mamoru sighed. This was getting fun. 

"Alright." He pulled out his phone and then asked for mine. I handed him my phone and he entered his number and his manager's.

"There you go, And if i don't answer that means I'm busy."

"Of course you are. How can a newbie like me even imagine the load of work you have."

"You are really pissing me off kid." He had a wide smile on his face.

He stood up and put out his hand. "It was nice to meet the dark princess in real life. I do have a completely new image of you now."

"Please don't ruin my cover then." I smiled and shook his hand. "It was nice to meet you in person too."

His hand was warm. My heart was still beating fast. Years of work finally paid off.

"I'll talk to you later." With that he left the room and i somehow managed to sit back on the chair before laying down and just staring at the ceiling.  I had no idea of the time or what was happening around me or that my phone rang. I was just mesmerized in the feeling of final meeting my brother. And he was more cheeky then i remembered, acting all adult like.

This would be an interesting turn of events.

Sorry if this was short but it's all i could type with all the exams i have. I hope you enjoyed it.