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"Asher ! Come help your sister ! She was shot !" "What the fuck ? I'm coming !" My brother ran out to the living room holding a first aid kid. "Don't swear...you're just 19..." I muttered. "Oh my god now is not the time to joke ! How did it happen Akïla ?" Asher asked anxiously. "It's just broken bones. I'll live, don't worry." "Help me remove her dress and the vest. Put this on her." Xan gently removed my attire, accidentally brushed over my ribs and I winced. He muttered an apology and but he was staring at my body. "What the hell are you staring at ?" I glanced down and saw myself half naked, only in my undergarments. "Pervert ! Stop staring at me !" I blushed and snatched the blanket, covering myself in it. Xan bit his bottom lips, looking flustered. Not only his cheeks, but his whole face turned red. Though the ears had been hidden among the messy curls of his hair, it was obvious that they were as rosy as his face. "Are you two done yet ?" Asher asked while taking out the equipments. He took one look at our faces and groaned in dismay, "Lovebirds. Xan, shoo and go fetch some water in the stream. She needs to rest." He drove him away and slammed the door shut, "Finally, a moment of silence." I giggled, "Do you hate him that much ?" He shook his head, "Nah. I'm just jealous of your relationship." He put on gloves and a mask, "I'm gonna check on you. It might hurt a bit." I nodded. He pressed on my stomach, "Does it hurt ?" I shook my head, "I think it's my ribs, not my stomach." He continued to put pressure, "Who shot you ?" I cleared my throat and looked away, "I'd rather not say." "Is it here ?" he pressed right on my broken ribs and I squeaked, "Ouch ! That's the point." He took out some bandages and some cotton pads. "Who shot you, Akïla ?" "Dad..." I mumbled under my breath, hoping he wouldn't hear it. "Seriously ? That son of a bitch ?" He struck his hand on the table furiously. "Stop ! It's not worth it ! What's done is done. I'm fine, that's all it matters." I comforted Asher. "I guess you're right. I'm sorry sis. It's just that I'm really mad that you're hurt. We have a terrible family..." I sighed and rubbed his hands, "But I'm lucky I found you. After what mom had done to Sage...I can't...I can't...forgive myself. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. If I had just pulled the fucking trigger..." I blinked back tears that were threatening to fall. "It's not your fault. I'm sure Sage doesn't blame you. I don't, too. She loves you so much..." I nodded and we both stayed silent. "Do you love Xan ?" Asher asked suddenly while wrapping bandages around my upper torso. "What do you mean ?" I frowned. "Do you love him ?" He repeated the question again. "Why of course, he's my fiancé." "No do you really love him ?" He emphasised on the symbol. "Yes I do." "Why ?" he pressed on the subject further. "He makes me happy and I can be myself when I'm around him." "Why are you asking such weird questions ?" I stared at him confusingly. "Ahem. It's...nothing..." I sat up and crossed my arms, ignoring the burning pain in my lower abdomen. "What is it ? Spill." He rubbed his neck sheepishly, "I may...have a crush...on someone..." "OH MY GOD ! It's big news ! Who's she ? How old ? Where did you meet her ?" I clapped my hands gleefully. "Calm down Kïls ! I met her at work... she's 18. I think... I think... I love her..." "You think ? It's not serious enough !" I narrowed my eyes at him. "Okay okay ! I love her alright ?"he blurted out, intimated by my stare. "Atta boy !" I grinned at him and smacked his head. "I'm happy for you, Ash. It makes me think of the old times." "Speaking of old times, I have a present for you. Wait here." He rushed to his room and returned with a box in his hand. "What's this ?" I asked, surprised. "It's for you. Open it." I opened the box, only to find my favorite old leather jacket laying inside. "What ? How ? I thought... I thought it was thrown away..." I spluttered while stroking it softly. "Nope. I saved it up before mom threw the rest of your clothes out of the house. It's a bit worn out, hope you don't mind it." "No, I don't mind. Thank you Asher." I reached forward and gave him a hug. "Anything for you sis." He patted my back. "Anyone want doughnuts ?" Xan barged in holding a pack of doughnuts. "You're right on time, I'm starving !" I hopped off the table and sprinted towards the delicious food. "Hey ! Be careful of your broken ribs ! It's still not healed !" Asher yelled. "Yum !" I took a big bite of the dessert and exclaimed. I planted a quick kiss on Xan's cheek, "Thanks Xan. You're a lifesaver !" "Ew ! You got chocolate on my face !" He shouted in disgust. I giggled and ran around the house, singing "baby shark" on top of my lungs while stuffing doughnuts in my face. "Are you sure... she was shot ?" Asher stood beside Xan and asked. "...technically yes, but seeing her in this state, I have no idea." Xan fidgeted with his hands and replied. "Ash ! Xan ! Look ! I'm a bird ! I can fly !" I screamed excitedly while jumping on the sofa. "What the hell Akïla ? Get down ! You're 21 !" Xan protested. "No, let her be. She missed her childhood and she was surviving on her own. When the other kids were playing, she was shooting targets. Let her have fun. It's been a long time that she's herself. She's been through a lot." Asher stopped him from continuing. "I guess you're right. She's a tough girl, often picking up fights and so. But did she ever enjoy life ? No !" Xan sighed. "We need to stay by her side. She's strong but she's still a human. She trusts us both. Deep down she's hurt and broken. Let's be there for her whenever." Xan nodded. "Hey...! W-What are you two t-talking about ? Come join m-me !" I hiccuped, as I ate my food too fast. "I'm afraid the sofa cannot support both our weight. Go on and enjoy yourself Akïla, we'll be watching." "F-Fine ! You'll be missing out the f-" I tripped and fell face first towards the ground, but luckily, Xan was there to catch me, again. "Caught you, chica." he smirked. "W-Why thankyou ! My p-prince charming." I giggled. "Oh god. It's so awkward ! It's like I'm watching a rom- com or something." My brother cringed. We all bursted into laughter, laughing like there was no tomorrow.