NOVEL NEXT Chapter 13: Aaron x Sara 18+(13)
POV change.
A few minutes before Keiwa entered the house, Sara patiently explained how to hold the chopsticks to Aaron. He followed each step carefully, trying his best to mimic her movements. She had a warm smile on her face, clearly enjoying the teaching process.
"Hold the chopsticks gently with one hand, just like you would hold a pencil or pen. Imagine you're getting ready to draw or write something," Sara explained softly. Aaron nodded, focusing on the instructions.
As Sara demonstrated, she placed one chopstick between her thumb and the base of her index finger. "This one will stay still and act as the anchor," she said. Aaron observed her hand placement, trying to understand the technique.
"Take the second chopstick and hold it with your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, just like a pinch. This chopstick is the one you'll use to move and grab the food," Sara continued, her voice gentle and encouraging. "Keep the anchor chopstick steady and still on the table, while using the pinching chopstick to pick up the food. It's like having a pivot point while you move the other chopstick around. Start by practicing the motion of opening and closing the chopsticks. Relax your grip and get comfortable with the movement. Remember, it's not going to happen on your first try. And keep a small gap between the tips of the chopsticks."
Sara concluded her instructions with a smile, pleased with Aaron's progress. She could see that he was putting in effort to learn the proper technique.
POV change.
As Keiwa approached the door of his house, he heard some strange sounds coming from inside. His heart raced as he recognized his sister's voice, saying, "You're way too rough with it~." And then he heard Aaron's voice responding, "You're way more experienced than you make out to be. "
"Please be gentle~."Sara voice said
A mix of concern and confusion clouded Keiwa's face as he entered the house, hoping that his worst fears were not coming true. He desperately hoped that Aaron wasn't doing what he was imagining—something inappropriate with his sister. It couldn't be... His sister and Aaron...?
"It won't fit, that's way too big," Sara's voice rang out, filled with a mix of shock and surprise.
"If it doesn't fit, then I will make it fit," Aaron responded confidently, his voice carrying a certain tone that implied he believed he could handle the situation.
Keiwa's heart raced with worry and confusion. He hurriedly entered the house, hoping that his worst suspicions wouldn't be confirmed. He prayed that Aaron wouldn't be doing what he feared—his sister.
As Keiwa swung open the door, what he saw before him was both confusing and suspicious. "What is happening here?" Keiwa blurted out, bursting into the room to find Aaron struggling with chopsticks, attempting to take an unusually large portion of food.
"Told you it was too big of a portion," Sara chimed in, her eyes shifting from Aaron to Keiwa. "Keiwa, you're back!" she said, her voice filled with genuine happiness.
Sara noticed the peculiar and confused expression on Keiwa's face, and suddenly, realization dawned on her. A mischievous smile formed on her lips as she proceeded to tease her brother, saying things like, "Here I thought you were innocent," relishing in his embarrassment and awkwardness.
"I thought that Aaron and nee-san were..." Keiwa stammered, clearly flustered.
"Did you really think that your nee-san would..." Sara playfully teased, her smile teasingly suggestive. Though she didn't openly admit anything, her expression hinted at the possibility she wasn't entirely against the idea herself.
Aaron couldn't help but chuckle at the reactions and the tense atmosphere that filled the room. The silence that followed his teasing statement was palpable, and the room felt charged with unspoken implications. Sensing the need to defuse the tension, he interjected, "I can change that 'we're' to a reality if you would like."
Keiwa's voice rose in protest, his protectiveness and discomfort evident. "No, don't," he shouted, his eyes pleading with Aaron to back off.
Meanwhile, Sara's face miraculously transitioned from its normal state to a shade of crimson, the flush of embarrassment spreading across her cheeks. Aaron couldn't help but find amusement in her reaction, causing a soft chuckle to escape his lips.
He could have stopped there and respected their privacy, but instead, he decided to push the boundaries a bit further. "Why can't I? It's not like she's going to be against it, right Sara?" he teased, his smile mischievous, savoring the fact that she didn't outright say no.
"D-don't," Keiwa added, his voice filled with a mix of frustration and embarrassment.
Aaron playfully continued, "I'll just fill her up with some whipped cream." Seeing the effect his teasing had on them, he smiled softly before finally giving the two siblings some space to talk. He walked away, content with the reaction he had provoked.
Having achieved what he wanted, Aaron knew that Keiwa might never fully trust him near his sister again. But to him, that was a small price to pay. And even if Keiwa said no, it wouldn't stop him from pursuing what he desired. However, recognizing a bit of himself in the boy, he decided to back off, allowing them the privacy they needed to navigate their own relationship.