Linlin
Malina Hearts: 15 years old
Callan Hearts: 6 years old
Years passed by and I still couldn't get my parents' approval
In the end, it didn't even matter whether I got their validation or not
I just got sick of their harsh treatment towards me.
I was even wondering whether I should run away somewhere...
somewhere where there is peace...and wonder...
Callan Hearts (6yo)
*lying on the bed and looking at his sister staring at nowhere blankly
Callan Hearts (6yo)
Linlin?
Malina Hearts (15yo)
*got out of the daze
Malina Hearts (15yo)
yes, Cal?
my younger brother looked at me in concern, knowing perfectly well that I wasn't thinking of anything good to remember
Callan Hearts (6yo)
...Linlin, you are my favourite sister *sat up on the bed and hugged her
Malina Hearts (15yo)
*chuckled
Malina Hearts (15yo)
You don't have any sibling other than me, Cal
Callan Hearts (6yo)
*hugged her more tightly
Callan Hearts (6yo)
(I can't stand seeing you so upset)
Callan Hearts (6yo)
(I don't know what makes you sad, but I want to make you happy...at least)
I sensed the anxiety and love coming from my lovely brother
unlike our parents, he turned out a pure, sweet boy
And he is the best thing that has happened to me...
Callan Hearts (6yo)
I will protect you!
Malina Hearts (15yo)
Okay, now, my sweet knight *ruffling his hair
Malina Hearts (15yo)
Get back on the bed if you want to listen to the rest of the story
Callan Hearts (6yo)
*lay on the bed immediately
Callan Hearts (6yo)
I am all ears!
Seeing Callan tuck the blanket around himself tightly up until his chin and looking at me eagerly...
How could I not like my brother when he is so lovely?
So sweet and innocent and pure...
Too innocent to be the heir of the Hearts kingdom
Malina Hearts (15yo)
So...listen to me and don't interrupt
Callan Hearts (6yo)
*nodded
Malina Hearts (15yo)
...the rabbit was late to the party arranged by the Mad Hatter...
Malina Hearts (15yo)
as he got some presents from the Real World, he rushed to the rabbit hole immediately...
Malina Hearts (15yo)
Not realising that there was a little girl following him and jumping down to the Wonderland...
Malina Hearts (15yo)
Coming here and wondering about everything and anything
Callan Hearts (6yo)
*listening intently
from his face, it was obvious that he had a lot of questions...
But he didn't ask anything for fear that he will interrupt me...
And I will no longer continue the story
I smile a little as I continue with the story, stroking his hair soothingly and lulling him to sleep
By the end of the story, he is already asleep and I brush a stray lock of his hair from his forehead...
Malina Hearts (15yo)
*leaned down and kissed him on top of his head
Malina Hearts (15yo)
sleep tight, Callan
Callan opened one eye looking mischievous and happy
Callan Hearts (6yo)
You thought I was sleeping, right?
Callan Hearts (6yo)
I wasn't!
Callan Hearts (6yo)
*laughing while jumping on the bed
Malina Hearts (15yo)
...sleep *commanding tone
Callan Hearts (6yo)
*got back on the bed
Callan Hearts (6yo)
Yes, Linlin
I ruffle his hair again before I blow off the candle and wish him sweet dreams once again
Callan Hearts (6yo)
Linlin, sleep well
Malina Hearts (15yo)
Thank you, Cal
Callan was the sunshine in this dark, cruel world
he shone brighter than any star I have ever come across...
And, hopefully, it will stay this way
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