Family (Platonically, male-reader)

'...'- thinking

"..."- talking

3rd POV:

The Hermes family is one of the billionaire family there is. They own a lot of company, investing to every project there is, having the popularity, the people wanted to have. Their family is also perfect, every member had its own talent, they live happily until one accident that includes their oldest son y/n.

You are just 11 years old, walking around the garden, one servant come up to you holding a knife in his right hand, stabbing your both eyes twice. Your scream and cries were heard by the servants, alerting them to come to your side. They immediately stop the servant by holding him up and assisting you to your personal doctor.

While you had your surgery, your family immediately went to the room asking furiously to the servants who's involve. After listening to their story. Your dad, Brian Hermes commanded to bring the servant who hurt his son in the garden.

After some minutes, the servant was chained up at a rock, kneeling on his knees. He was bleeding a lot, his eyes were also stab not twice but thrice, pulling out his eyeball by a knife slowly but painfully, and his right hand was cut off.

Your younger brother, Zach Hermes finishes the punishment through stabbing his heart by the knife that he use to harm his older brother.

Your mom, Zhoe Hermes order her butler to brings his body to his family and let their family be in debt forever.

After punishing the servant. They go back to your room, seeing the doctor waiting for them. "HOW'S MY SON?!" Your mom cried.

"He's in stable condition but sadly he lost his eyesight..." after he said those words, your mom drop on her knees crying, not believing to the words that she heard.

"No no no no NO! MY SON!" She cried as she lunch the floor with her fist. Your father immediately hug her, calming her sith sweet words as he look at the doctor.

"Is there any chance to bring my son's eyesight?"

"There's only 30% chance of having his eyesight back.... But I'll try..."

Your father nodded "At least there's a percent..." then he glared "Do everything you can, even it takes a lot of years I don't ******* care just cure him" he commanded. The doctor didn't said anything and just nodded.

Your POV:

It's been 8 years since I Iost my eyesight. I already cope being blind but I still hope to bring my eyesight back.

I still remember how he stab my eyes, every night I always dreamed about it. It's still haunting me... My parents and my younger brother always accompany me every night when I sleep. (they took turns)

They always take care of me, I feel like I'm a burden to them... I need to do something so that they don't need to take care of me every single time.

My younger brother was assign to take care of me, he brought a lot of snacks as he tells about his school for the day. I love hearing his story and somewhat crave for that experience too... I suddenly ask my brother.

"Zach for you, can I go to school too... Just like you?" I didn't see his reaction but his response is this "NO! What if they bully you? Hurt you? Then experience something horrible again! I-I don't want them to do that to you big brother!" I heard his voice cracked and sniffles. I immediately hug him, patting his shoulder gently as I wipe his tears.

"Big brother is sorry, Zach. I'm sorry" I said guiltily. He hug me back, placing his head on my shoulder, continuing his cries.

"Pls don't ask about that again big brother. Promise me!" He said loudly. I nodded "Yes yes, I promise" we continue to cuddle until I fall asleep.

Zach POV:

I need to stop telling about my day to brother... I don't want him to be curious about the outside. He doesn't need to experience the outside, I can do it for him. I'll make him satisfy. I won't allow him to leave this house...

As he fall asleep, I place a kiss on his forehead whispering 'goodnight' going back to cuddling him. I held him firmly like a predator that didn't want to let go of his prey.

Never...

3rd POV:

It's been a week since you ask your brother about that and you notice that he stopped talking about his day, you were sad but you think that he did it for your own good.

You were assisted by your butler, both of you walk towards the garden to get some fresh air. At first your parents didn't allow you to go to the garden because of what happen but you beg and they can't resist you.

You stand there closing your eyes, still hoping that someday... Someday you can regain your eyesight...

One day, a miracle happen. You started to see things but still blurry. You and your family were filled with joy as all of yoh shed to tears. The house celebrate, smiles and laughter's were being hear around the house.

As your sight is getting better, your family still take turn to take care of you. Even if you say that you can handle yourself, they scold you by saying 'We can never be sure, we still need to take care of you!' 'there still a threat somewhere, we can never allow that' etc etc. You just sighed mentally.

Your POV:

Weeks passed and my eyesight were healed! I didn't know how but I am still thankful that I can experience the things I've missed to do and want to experience it.

I tried talking to my parents if I can go to school but they rejected it without hesitation. I tried it for many days as they agree on one condition... I need to be in the same class as my younger brother to protect me.

I want to argue because we are 2 years apart... But my parents had a back up words saying that I missed a lot of things to learn and I lost. But on the bright side, I can experience schooling again!

3rd POV:

When your brother heard the news, he rejected the offer and said that you just need to be inside the house, homeschooling in order protect you. But your parents whispered to him something and he agreed sighing.

After a day, you are excited for your first day of school. You can't wait to meet new people and having friends like your brother. You didn't noticed the look of your younger brother.

The both of you were accompanied by your father, as the car started to move, you were fascinated by the places. You missed roaming around. Seeing it again... nostalgic. You feel like crying but it's another day.

Minutes had passed and the car stop. As you walk out of the car, you were fascinated by the view. 'It looks like a ******* mansion, not a school' You cried inside. As you whine through your head your you get brother nudges you and whispered 'father is calling for you.'

You suddenly look at you father and nodded brightly as he said his goodbye and telling you to stay by your brother's side. As he left, you immediately held your brother's hand as you run towards the gate. You heard your brother shouting "be careful, don't run!" But you didn't stop running.

You notice how people stare at your position, mostly at your brother.

Your POV:

'Why are they staring at us? Did we do something wrong, mostly Zach?' I look at my younger brother and whispered "Why are they staring at us like that? Did we do something wrong?" I ask worriedly.

Zach only shook his head saying "Don't mind them, let me show you our class" I nodded, as he lead the way. After a second, they all turn their heads, looking away from us.... So weird

As we get inside the room, students looked at us and surrounded Zach, letting me push away from him. Well I guess he is popular.... Oh so that's why they were looking at us earlier, my baby brother is popular. I let out a imaginary tears. Proud by his achievement.

I just waited for everyone to leave his side but I think it will take a while... Damn, I feel so bad for Zach... You can do it baby brother, bring us a girlfriend/boyfriend soon. I cheered inside as a imaginary light stick is on my hand, swigging it like a crazy fan cheering to his idol.

After a minute the prof shouted and the students immediately went back to their seats. I heard Zach saying thanks to the prof as he pull me to his side.

The prof notice me and smile at me. "you must be the new student. Please introduce yourself to the class" I nodded as I stood in front with Zach beside me.

I feel the glares and jealousy right at me like- chill girls and boys. I'm only his brother, don't y'all see the difference?? I cried mentally. I cough as I calm myself..

"Hello everyone, I'm Y/n Hermes, Zach's older brother. It's nice to meet you all" I smile as I bow lightly. I noticed their glares disappear and begin to whisper with each other. Well.... Is everyone know what happened to me?... I hope not.

"Thank you for the introduction Y/n, you can seat beside your brother" I nodded as he took my head and lead me to our seats. The prof begin to start the lesson.

Dang, I hate studying. I regret going to school... I hate Science.... Pls not physics... I stood up wanting to leave but a hand stop me.

"Where are you going big brother?" Zach ask

"Bathroom"

"I'll come with you-"

"I can handle myself Zach"

"But-" "Please Zach" I put my hands together begging him with puppy eyes (I know its cringe but they can't resist my charm~)

He sighed "okay, make it quick. I'll wait for you here" I immediately nodded and run, leaving the room. I heard his words again "Be careful, Don't run!"But I didn't stop.

2 minutes of searching, I finally found the bathroom... Jeez this place is a maze....

I wash my hands as 4 students surround me.

"Well well, isn't this the blind son" One student said as his friends laugh. I turn off the faucet turning around to face them. "Is there something wrong?" I smiled at them not minding the insult.

"The problem is that your appearance make our girlfriends broke up with us!" One shouted as he push me, hitting my back on the sink. 'It hurts... Damn' I wince. "It isn't my fault though, I didn't even talk to students here yet...." I said firmly as I hold my back, assisting it.

One student grab my hair pulling straight into his face "THAT'S THE ******* POINT! IF YOU HADN'T SHOW UP THEN THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED!"After he said that, he throw me to the side.

"Your ******* brother is enough already!" Another voice ring into my ears as he punch my face... Damn because of girls I get this unnecessary pain...

"What if you become blind again... Then you're out" I heard from the student who insult me and laughs loudly. My eyes widend as I begin to tremble. I beg "Please, no no no" I saw them pulling out their knife as they surround me...

Zach POV:

Why he isn't back yet.. This gut feeling.... I must find him! I run off the room, checking every bathroom that this ******* school has. I regret not being by his side.... WHY DID I EVEN ALLOW HIM?! Don't even think to hurt my brother.... Or else.... They are....

This is the last bathroom. I immediately open it...

DEAD.

3rd POV:

Ambulance, police sirens were heard around the school. Four boys were stab on the heart while one boy stabs on both eyes, and his body several times ... And one boy is under arrest.

In the hospital, as parents went there as fast as they could, they immediately command the police station to release their son for 50 million dollars and they oblige.

Your brother cried and ask for their forgiveness as he regrets not to be by your side and getting late to protect you.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry I'm sorry" he cried as he bow his head in front of your parents. Zhoe slaps him out of anger. "I told you to protect you brother! I TRUSTED YOU ZACH!" She shouts "I'm sorry..." He take the slap as a punishment. Your mom hug him "I'm sorry for hitting you.. I'm sorry my baby... I know it's not your fault, I let out my anger on you. I'm sorry" he hug her back and let cried more.

Brian, came back talking to the doctor, seeing the situation. He wanted to cry too but he needs to be strong for them... As he walk towards them he only said... "They will pay."

1 month later, you're in coma, they didn't know how more weeks, months even years for you to wake up. They always take care of you, giving you flowers, placing a kiss on your cheeks, updating about their day, whispering everyday that "they got what they deserve." "We punish them for you, please wake up" etc etc.

They decided that once you woke up, you'll never leave the house, nor step out even just a bit.. no one will never ever remember you exist... they will never do the same mistake again... They'll make sure of it.

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