Older Brother?

Ring ring ring!

The sound of the alarm forced Anna to open her eyes, even though she had only slept at three in the morning, Anna still had to be willing to part with her soft mattress.

Anna squirmed as she changed her position into a sitting position. Anna did some stretching, bringing her hands together and then pulling them forward. After that, she moved her head left and right. When she turned her head to the left, she was very surprised to find someone sleeping soundly beside hers.

"This stupid man, why can sleep on my bed?" Anna mumbled very quietly, she didn't want Axel to hear it.

Anna was annoyed that Axel didn't keep her promise. But the next second Anna was even dissolved in this atmosphere. Anna watched Axel's innocent face when he fell asleep.

Anna smiled. Axel's face always looks adorable when he's sleeping, innocent like a baby. Maybe the last time they slept together was before Anna continued her education abroad.

Anna always refused if Axel asked her to sleep together, but that night Axel argued that it was a farewell night, so Anna complied. This was the first time they had slept in the same bed as adults. Nothing should have happened last night.

Anna smiled, even more, this morning was different from the previous mornings. This morning is too precious. But Anna didn't know whether to be happy or sad. If someone caught them wouldn't this be complicated?

Anna raised her hand, she wanted to get rid of the hair that had presumptuously fallen over one of Axel's eyelids. Her brain told hers to do it but her heart said no, no. Most women always use their feelings to make decisions, and so does Anna. In the end, Anna raised her hand again before her finger touched Axel's skin.

Anna shook her head slightly harshly. Then Anna got out of bed after removing the blanket that covered part of her body. Anna's bare feet were immediately greeted by the cold marble floor.

Anna intended to clean herself, but before Anna could take a step, her hand was grabbed by a strong hand.

"Sleep with me for a little while, little Anna." Axel's mumble wasn't very clear.

"No. I have to take a shower, you better get up too."

"It's still six o'clock and it's still too cold, come on Anna." Persuade Axel not to lose.

Anna waved her hand, sending Axel's grip off her wrist. "You have no shame! You should owe me an explanation."

"What do I need to explain?" Axel asked pretending not to know.

"Why are you here? Didn't I tell you not to touch my bed?" Anna railed.

"Oh, about that. I just felt uncomfortable sleeping on the sofa so I moved to the mattress, your mattress is big enough to fit two people." Axel relaxed. His eyes were still half-closed.

"I didn't touch the bed anyway. I just fucked her." Axel concluded with a chuckle.

"Never mind! I don't want to spoil my mood by arguing with you." Anna strolled around half the bed to go to the bathroom. But again Axel held Anna's hand. This time Axel had changed his position to sit down.

"Looks like you enjoyed your sleep last night too. Is it warmer?" Axel said shamelessly.

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Anna exclaimed annoyed.

"What's wrong? I was an older brother who just want to give warmth to my little sister. It's a shame she always sleeps alone, only accompanied by this little rabbit." Axel said dramatically. He shook Anna's stuffed bunny.

"As an older brother?" Anna complained in her heart. She felt a feeling of disappointment in her heart.

'Ah that's right, I am his adopted sister. What do you think, Anna? Don't think too much!' Anna's heart kept screaming.

Anna shook her head slowly to wake herself up to the real world, erasing her daydream.

Anna pushed Axel's hand away. "This should be the last time. In the future, don't even think about staying at my house again."

After saying those words, Anna went straight into the bathroom without paying attention to Axel again.

"I exalted your master, rabbit. She is too evil." Axel muttered as if he thought the rabbit could talk.

***

Axel is still lazing around even though he is aware that Anna is ready to go to the office. Axel walked towards the dining table before he even took a shower. "Here's your breakfast. I've already arranged your clothes, someone will take them here." Anna. She had just finished eating her breakfast.

"Get used to staying a little longer? It's still very early anyway, I won't deduct your salary if you go out with me for a while." Axel said. He had drunk water from his glass.

"I still have things to do. I'm leaving now, please lock the door when you come out." Anna asked. Taking her small bag, then putting on her heels, Anna walked over and opened the door.

When Anna opened the door at that moment someone arrived at the door. Anna was a little surprised that Edward didn't usually show up at her apartment door so early.

"Anna," Axel called from inside. Anna tilted her head back.

While Edward was slightly surprised to hear a very familiar voice from inside. "I have to get back home so I need my car, do you mind if I have to take a taxi?" Axel asked.

Anna smiled, then opened the door wider, allowing Axel to see Edward there.

"By chance, Edward is here, I'll just go with Edward. I can ride in your car, can't I?" Anna then asked Edward.

Edward stared into Anna's apartment for a long time. Edward and Axel exchanged glances quite intensely.

"I did pick you up on purpose, let's go," Edward said in the end without breaking his gaze on Axel.

Axel looked away then sighed.

Anna nodded. "I'm leaving, don't forget to lock the door."

"Yes," Axel replied simply.

Axel saw Edward wrap his arms around Anna's waist protectively. Anna herself didn't look like she was refusing. Axel continued to watch them until the door became a barrier to vision. They have gone.

Axel took a deep breath. I don't know what makes his chest tight, it's like he needs twice as much oxygen.

***

"Why is he there?" Edward asked. He was so eager to know the reason.

"He said he was worried if I went home alone last night so he drove me home. But after arriving he insisted on staying and staying." It was clear what Anna was.

"And you just agreed to it?"

"No. I have rejected him many times but he still has a thousand reasons. Because I was tired and wanted to get some rest, I finally said yes."

"What if he does something to you? You adults live under the same roof." Edward kept urging Anna.

Even though Anna was innocent, it was Anna who had to accept this many questions from Edward.

"Come on, Ed. He's just my brother. That's what he said."

"Brother? What brother? He never even wanted you to call brother."

Anna stared at Edward intently. Why did he get this angry? After all, nothing happened between Axel and Anna last night.

"He's just sleeping on the couch. Are you satisfied, Edward Walker?" Anna was full of emphasis.

At first, he was just sleeping on the sofa, but who would have thought that Axel would suddenly move into her bed and Anna only realized it in the morning. But let it be, Anna just explained she was sleeping on the sofa. Hopefully, it will silence Edward's mouth, which is constantly babbling and too loud for Anna.

Edward looked at Anna for a moment as if looking for the truth in Anna's words.

"Fortunately he's self-aware enough."

***