“What brings you home?” Hideki looked at his brother, who fully ignored his presence. His eyes focused on the person behind him, leaning over Ms. Tanaka. Alyia’s eyes widened at seeing him standing in the house's hall.
Hiroki’s fastened steps passed his brother, walking straight to the girl in front of him. He grabbed her hands, pulling her to him, trying to take her away from her. Alyia lost balance as her hurt leg refused to obey and hold her weight, forcing her straight into the fall. Hiroki didn’t realize what had happened until Alyia lay on the ground, with tears falling down her eyes.
His grip on her wrist hardened, hurting her. Alyia tried to release her hand from him, but everything she did only made him hold her tighter. With a silent plea she lifted her eyes, locking her gaze w
