7: WHAT THE INDEPENDENT KHAELLES FEAR

..."If the feelings are mutual, the efforts will be equal"...

...—Unknown...

...ΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩ...

...Khaelus Cross...

"Psst—"

"Pssst—"

"Khaelus—"

"Psssssstttt—"

"Mom! Stop it, you're gonna wake him up" I whispered drastically

"Ok, ok. Chill. So— are you guys fine?" she asked and I looked at her unbelievably.

"Is that all? You called me just for that?" I questioned her and she motioned 'no'

"Did you say sorry? You know he's sensitive when it comes to our family matters" she exclaimed and I sighed

"What's there to apologize for? What I said is true."

"Even so. He's still you're brother by law. I really don't get your attitude" she said

"Oh, really now?" I joked "Who was the one who said that Khaelles is my friend the first time?"

"You're being so unreasonable Khaelus Cross"

I grunted at that.

"Look mom, if there's nothing you're going to do. Please—" my words were cut off when Khaelles moved and grumbled in his sleep.

I slightly adjusted my shoulder to reposition his head. It will make him more comfortable.

"So—"

"Stop, mom."

"Sheesh. Kids these days are really— argh!"

"Moooommmmmm, please shut your mouth for an hour, ok?"

"Fine, fine. Here, earphones. Clear your head will you?"

She handed me her earphones so I took out my phone and played some music. I inserted one of the buds to my ears and the other one to Khaelles'.

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After 3 hours or so, we finally arrived at the airport. It usually takes a few minutes to finally go out from the plane so while we're at it, I woke Khaelles up.

I slightly tapped his cheek and called out his name until his eyes opened.

"Are we home?" he asked while yawning to which I answered with a 'no, not yet'

He straightened his back and rested his head on the plane's headrest.

"What's wrong?" Mom asked as soon as she saw Khaelles' state

"My neck is a little sore" he answered which made a little worried.

"Is it that bad?" I asked and he shook his head in response.

"Let's go then"

"Khaelus, assist your brother"

I quickly stood up and reached for my bag and Khaelles'.

"I can still walk mamá" Khaelles claimed but mom didn't budge, she just gave me knowing look that I swiftly understood.

"Let's go" I whispered by Khaelles' ear and he obliged.

My right hand was carrying our bag and the other is sitted on Khaelles' shoulder to support him in case he feels dizzy. He's weak after all. Too fragile to be hurt.

"Stay right here, I'm going to call Philip" Mom said so we nodded

"Is it ok for you if you stand for a little while?" I questioned Khaelles and he again, nodded and smiled "Are you sure?" I asked again because I'm that kind of person

"I'm fine" he responded so I let him be

I'm sure that mom would take a while since she never talk to someone without adding another topic to talk about. She always love to extend her conversation with everyone which I find so annoying. Her mouth doesn't even stop for a minute.

I glanced at Khaelles again, to make syre he's ok. He really seems tired. Maybe the flight exhausted him.

"Are you hungry?" I asked and he shook his head.

Just then did he grasped his forehead and closed his eyes.

"Khaelles" I called out

"Wait a minute" he said

I'm worried.

I really am.

He's always like this. Putting others first before himself, hiding his pain so no one worries— what makes me mad is the fact that I never really cared at all. Well, that was in the past. I won't make the same mistake twice.

I removed my earphone and slid it inside the pocket of my pants and dropped the bags I'm holding and placed my hands on his shoulder.

"Do you feel dizzy or something?" I asked but he kept his stand and said no.

"Khaelles. I know I'm not a nice person but if something happens to you I'm going to blame myself so tell me now, are you really ok?" I exclaimed. I don't even care if he misunderstand me or what 'cause right now, I'm more worried of his health.

A few seconds past and he didn't even bother to answer me.

"Don't be stubborn and follow me" I demanded before picking up our bag and pulling him to the waiting area where there are seats available.

I made him sit before going to a small stall just around the corner and bought some food and water.

When I came back, I dropped both the bags next to him and crouched to level our heads.

"Drink this" I said and handed him the opened water bottle which, of course, he didn't accept to prove that he's fine.

I sighed sharply. I'm slowly losing my patience.

"If you don't drink this—" I started and stared right at his eyes "—I'm going to lock you in your room so you can't work" I continued but he didn't seem bothered at all

"KHAELLES KRUSS. I'M TELLING YOU, IF YOU DON'T DRINK THIS RIGHT F*CKING NOW I'M GOING TO CUT TIES WITH YOU AND I SWEAR TO THE NAME OF MOM, YOU WON'T SEE ME EVER AGAIN" I threatened him. I know it doesn't really make sense but I'm pretty hopeful that it works.

Mom said that I can hurt Khaelles with the word "He's not my brother" so I'm trying it. If he does drink this water then she's right but if he didn't then, he doesn't really care about me.

I know that deep inside, I don't want him to accept the water because it will mean that I'm nothing more than a brother to him. If he really accept this, I will lose my only chance to be with him.

I smiled at the thought of that.

Of course he accepted it. What am I even hoping for.

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...My adopted brother and I ...

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