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13 and 15
Panting, running, adrenaline then… laughter, giggles, and joy. What’s going on... Oh right, the Haitani were on a run, one of them got clumsy and reckless so of course they got caught… almost.
“Wah- oof-!” There was a thud behind the older Haitani, Ran turn around and saw his brother on the ground, trembling and struggling to get up. The older ran towards the younger and carried him in his back, they weren’t that far yet from the police so the only thing to do for now is run somewhere til the cost is clear.
Ran wasn’t really paying attention to his surrounding or what is currently happening, his leg just took him and his brother somewhere nowhere near the people who were chasing them.
“Ran?” Rindou start patting his brother’s back, trying to get his brother’s attention. “Oy! Ran!” He pat Ran’s back harder almost smacking him. “Bro!” Out of annoyance Rindou smacked the back of Ran’s head, making the older stumble and stop still on his tracks.
“O-Ow… What is it Rindou?” Ran groaned, still feeling the pain on his head. “There’s an abandoned gas station over there” Rindou pointed out. “Why don’t we rest there?” Rindou’s voice was rather soft, and Ran could tell that he’s getting tired; the older nodded and started walking to the gas station but still being wary about his surroundings, you never know when those same bastards would jump at you.
Stepping inside, ignoring every broken piece of the ceiling, and kicking any debris that got in the way. Sitting Rindou on the old counter and tearing off a chunk off his shirt making Rindou’s eyes widen and tried to stop his brother.
“Huh? Bro what are you doing! Stop that!” The younger protested but the older was too stubborn and didn’t listen to his brother and proceed to take a random water bottle they also stole, pour half of the water making the teared shirt damp enough. He kneeled in front of Rindou and start dabbing the wet cloth on his brother’s wounded knee.
“What are you doing?”
“Treating you, this is the best we can do to your wounds”
“But I’m alright, bro”
Ran sighed and stood up, grabbing Rindou’s left arm and dabbed the cloth on his arm. “I know but you technically still have an open wound” Rindou wanted to say something, wanted to protest something but the words can’t seem to escape his mouth, admitting defeat, still getting pissed about his brother’s stubbornness; he decided to let it his brother treat him even though Ran Haitani himself is also wounded.
After Ran wrapped the damped cloth on Rindou’s wounded knee and making sure it is tied tightly and securely, he jumped onto the counter next to Rindou making the younger brother look at him with slight confusion.
“C’mere” Ran patted his lap. “Let’s rest here for a while”
“What about them?”
“We ran pretty far; a quick rest wouldn’t hurt, and you’re injured”
“I guess…” Rindou mumbled and just lay his head on his brother’s lap and letting him play with his hair.
“I’ll wake you up once… oh?” Ran cut his own sentence off after looking down and seeing his brother fast asleep on his lap. “I’d assume all that running tire you out, Rindou” Ran lets out a quiet chuckle as he pokes his younger brother’s cheek.
“You’re 13 and still have such chubby cheeks like you’re 3”
16 and 18
“You’re careless as ever Rindou, how many times do I have to tell you!” He glances at Rindou’s direction, beaten up and bloodied, he cussed to himself, beating up the last guy standing before going to check up on Rindou.
“Rindou?”
“I’m fine…. you don’t have to jump in like a ‘hero’ every time!”
“Sorry not sorry but, I’m not letting my brother die.”
“It’ll take more than punches and kick to kill me, Bro” Rindou slowly stood up, swinging his arm over his brother’s shoulder while Ran wrapped his arm around Rindou’s waist and helping him walk properly. “Always protecting me when I don’t need it” Ran sighed and continue walking at a slow pace.
“I understand why” Ran could only sigh then nod. “Hm?” While the older was too busy with his thoughts Rindou manage to hear shuffling from behind but if he was a little bit early Ran wouldn’t be hit by a thick wooden stick. “RAN!”
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Ran slowly awoken from his slumber, letting out a low groan feeling a slight sting from the back of his head. He places his hand on the back of his head still trying to recall what happened before he passed out.
Rindou…?
He looked to his left seeing his brother next to him, asleep. Of course…
“What time… is it..” Ran mumbled and slowly grabbed his phone, being cautious with the currently sleeping Rindou next to him.
1:50am
Ran was out for 5 hours…
The older scanned his brother from head to toe, checking if there’s any open or fatal wounds but by the looks of it Rindou already patched himself up. Ran sighed but didn’t try to get up nor move any of his muscles. Then he hears more shuffling next to him, concern and a bit worried that he disturbed Rindou’s peace he took a glance at Rindou and low and behold his younger brother is stirring up.
“Ran? You’re up?”
“So are you by the looks of it.” Rindou sat up and examine his brother’s condition. “How are you feeling?”
“Confused…”
As Rindou expected, Ran’s memory is still a bit hazy, so being the “greatest” brother that he is decided to tell his brother everything that has happened.
“So basically…” Rindou started.
27 and 30 (Yes Bonten)
Rindou kicks and squirms as he glares at the guy. Tugging and pulling on the rope desperate for escape but it only made the situation worst as he can feel the rope burn on his skin, he shot his eyes to the man lying unconscious on the filthy ground. “Oi! Ran! Not the time to take a nap-! Gah-!” He was immediately kicked in his stomach; he glares at the guy who just kicked him spitting out the blood from his mouth.
Then Rindou lets out a chuckle. “Mikey didn’t give you enough attention… did he?” Another kick landed on him but that smug face still stays. “I don’t think taking the Haitani to get him running for you” Then a punch on his face, breaking his nose.
“Bastards…” He grumbled feeling someone’s filthy hands tug on his hair and lifting him up. “You know what Mikey did to us?” A chuckle escape Rindou’s lips and stared at the man straight in his eyes. “No and I don’t remember asking nor caring” He spat on the man’s face which only led his head getting bashed on the wall.
“Amateurs...”
“What?..”
“Acting so childish just for Mikey’s attention… You could’ve taken the Loyal mad dog to get his attention, but it seems like you didn’t do you research…”
Rindou jerk his head away with his eyes sealed shut when he saw the man about to throw a punch. When he didn’t feel an impact on any part of his body, he hesitantly opened one of his eyes. His eyes widen seeing his older with a gun pointed at the man’s head.
“Touch my brother… I dare you” Shivers crawled down both Rindou and the man’s spine. The man lowered his hands then slowly gets on his knees, trembling, while Rindou on the other hand looked around the area seeing the minions are on the floor, most likely dead by now.
“Good job, now… goodnight” With that gunshot was heard and the man fell on his face, Ran kicked the corpse out his way then kneeled in front of Rindou.
“You have a knife?” Rindou nodded. “Right pocket.”
“Why didn’t you pull it out” The older took the pocket knife out of Rindou’s pocket and start cutting the rope around Rindou’s wrists and ankles. “Didn’t have time to pull and I can’t reach it with my hands tied behind me” Ran didn’t say anything after that, only stuffing the knife in his pocket. Turning around still kneeling telling Rindou to hop on the older’s back. Rindou beaten up and doubting that he can walk at this point, accepted his brother’s offer. He hops on his brother’s back and let Ran carry him.
“Doesn’t this feel familiar, Rindou?”
Rindou took a quick glance at his brother a bit confused. “Huh?”
“When we were just clueless little kids… I used to carry you like this when you’re badly injured” This memory made Rindou chuckle, it was like it happened yesterday… “Oh yeah..” Rindou’s energy is slowly draining making Ran’s pacing to the hospital quicken. “Keep your eyes open, Rin” The younger Haitani only hummed as an answer but his eyes and energy betraying his brother’s words. “Rin… We’re near now, wake up”
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“Rin?” Rindou was awoken by his name being called by none other than Ran. He slowly opened his eyes and being blinded by the hospital ceiling.
“Look who’s awake” He saw that lazy smirk that his brother always has. He never thought he would say this but he’s glad to see Ran’s damned face again. “How are you feeling”
“Sore. Pain and internal suffering”
“Been there done that Bro.” Ran teased which led to Rindou rolling his eyes. “Don’t be like that Rin…”
“Shut your face.” Ran laughed, grabbing a chair, and pulled it to the side of Rindou’s hospital bed. “Glad to you’re still here Rindou” Ran smiled and placed his hand on top of Rindou’s head, patting him.
Rindou couldn’t help but smile at his brother.