He spoke soothingly, watching the city lights blur past them as they approached the hospital. Sanemi parked the car hastily in the hospital parking lot, barely remembering to turn off the engine. "I know... but he's my little brother. I should have known something was wrong." He got out and practically ran toward the entrance, Giyuu following closely behind him. They rushed inside and went straight to the reception desk. Sanemi's voice was urgent as he spoke to the nurse. "Genya Shinazugawa. I'm his brother. Where is he?"
The nurse checked her computer and pointed down the hall. "Room 203, sir. He's stable but needs to be examined further." Sanemi sprinted down the hallway, not waiting for the elevator. Giyuu followed him to the second floor, where they found Genya's room. Through the window, they could see Genya lying on the hospital bed, bandaged and bruised but conscious. He looked up as he heard them approaching. Sanemi burst into the room, his face a mix of relief and anger.
"Genya! What the hell happened to you?"
He demanded, rushing to his brother's side while Giyuu stood by the door, giving them space. Sanemi burst into the room, his face a mix of relief and anger.
"Genya! What the hell happened to you?"
He demanded, rushing to his brother's side while Giyuu stood by the door, giving them space. Genya winced at Sanemi's loud voice but managed a weak smile.
"Hey, big bro... just got into a fight with some punks at school. Nothing serious."
He tried to downplay it, but his injuries suggested otherwise. Sanemi's eyes narrowed dangerously, his protective instincts flaring up. "Nothing serious? You're in a hospital bed! Who were these punks? I'll kill them." He growled, clenching his fists again. Sanemi's eyes narrowed dangerously, his protective instincts flaring up. Genya shook his head quickly, reaching for Sanemi's hand.
"No, don't. They're not worth it. I can handle myself, Sanemi." Giyuu stepped forward, placing a calming hand on Sanemi's shoulder. "Sanemi, let's hear what happened first before making threats." Sanemi reluctantly sat down in the chair next to Genya's bed, still seething with anger but listening. "Fine. Talk."
He said through clenched teeth, trying to control his temper for his brother's sake. "Don't flip out, okay?"
Sanemi's jaw tightened, but he nodded stiffly.
"I'll try not to. Just tell me who hurt you."
His voice was low and strained, barely containing his fury. "They picked on my...boyfriend."
Sanemi's eyes widened in surprise, his anger momentarily replaced by confusion. "Boyfriend? Since when do you have a boyfriend?" He asked, looking between Genya and Giyuu with a mix of shock and curiosity. Genya glanced at Giyuu nervously, then back at Sanemi.
"I was going to tell you... it's been a few months now. His name is Muichiro."
Sanemi's expression softened slightly, though he still looked concerned. "And this Muichiro... he's worth getting beaten up for?" Genya nodded firmly, his voice filled with determination. "Yes. They were making fun of him and I couldn't just stand there and watch."
Sanemi sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair. "You should have told me about him too. I could have helped you protect him." Giyuu interjected gently.
"Maybe we should focus on getting Genya better first. Where is Muichiro now?"
Genya looked down at his bandaged hands. "He's at home... I told him to stay there. He was scared." Sanemi stood up abruptly, his protective instincts kicking in again. "I'm going to check on him after we're done here." "His hair is long and he also dyed it into blue. He is looking a bit feminine and well...he is 14 years old." Sanemi's eyes darkened at the mention of Muichiro's appearance.
"14? Genya, he's a child. Why would you put yourself in danger for someone so young?"
He questioned, his voice rising again with concern and a hint of disapproval. Genya met Sanemi's gaze defiantly, his love for Muichiro evident in his eyes. "Because I love him, Sanemi. Age doesn't matter to me. He's my boyfriend and I'll protect him no matter what." Giyuu remained silent, watching the brothers' exchange with a thoughtful expression. Sanemi let out a frustrated groan, pacing the room.
"Love? You're too young to understand what love is. And 14 is too young to be in a relationship, let alone dating someone who looks... like that." He stopped and faced Genya, his expression conflicted. "I just don't want you getting hurt again. Or worse, him." Genya's expression turned stubborn, his voice firm. "I can handle myself, and I can protect Muichiro too. You can't control who I date, Sanemi."
The tension in the room grew thick as the brothers stared each other down. Giyuu finally spoke up, trying to mediate. "Sanemi, let's hear Muichiro's side of the story first. We should talk to him before jumping to conclusions." He suggested calmly, placing himself between the two brothers to prevent any further argument. "By the way, who is he?" Sanemi glanced at Giyuu, realizing Genya hadn't met him yet.
"This is Giyuu. He's my... roommate."
He said hesitantly, not sure how to explain their complicated relationship. "You can also say rival and boyfriend." Sanemi's face turned slightly red at Giyuu's bluntness. "That's not the point right now! Focus on your injuries, Genya." He deflected, clearly flustered by Giyuu's statement. Genya raised an eyebrow, a smirk forming on his lips despite his injuries.
"Boyfriend, huh? That's interesting. You never mentioned you had one, big bro."
He teased, enjoying Sanemi's discomfort. Sanemi shot Giyuu an annoyed look before turning back to Genya. "Stop changing the subject. We're talking about you and your boyfriend." He tried to redirect the conversation, but Genya wasn't letting it go.
"No, I want to know more about this boyfriend of yours. How long have you two been together?"
"Last evening..."
Genya chuckled weakly, then winced from the pain. "Just last evening? You move fast, Sanemi." He teased again, while Sanemi looked like he wanted to disappear into the floor. Sanemi buried his face in his hands, muttering under his breath.
"This is why I didn't want to introduce you two... you're both impossible." Giyuu walked over to Sanemi and patted his back with a small smile. Genya laughed, then coughed slightly.
"Well, I'm happy for you. Even if you're being a grumpy old man about it."
He joked, his playful nature shining through despite his injuries. Sanemi looked up at Genya with a mix of exasperation and affection.
"You're going to be the death of me, kid. Just... promise me you'll be careful with Muichiro."
He said with a sigh, finally giving in to his brother's relationship. Genya nodded sincerely, his expression softening. "I promise. And I'll bring him to meet you soon. He's really sweet, you'll see."
Giyuu chuckled at the scene, finding it endearing how protective Sanemi was despite his initial reaction. Sanemi grumbled but couldn't hide the small smile tugging at his lips.