Lovers

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At the ramen shop, they settled into their usual spots, the familiar smell of ramen broth wafting around them. Ayame, the kind owner, greeted them with a warm smile and an extra side of gyoza for Orion, knowing his usual order by heart.

As they ate, the conversation flowed smoothly, their laughter ringing through the small eatery. Luna and Aurora, despite their initial reservations, began to warm up to Yachiru's presence. They couldn't help but laugh at her animated retelling of a recent school event, their frustration slowly ebbing away.

"See, not so bad, right?" Orion teased, shooting a glance at his sisters. Luna just rolled her eyes, hiding a smile behind her ramen bowl, while Aurora simply shook her head, her lips curving upwards.

By the end of their lunch, Yachiru had managed to wedge herself firmly into their sibling dynamic. Luna and Aurora, albeit reluctantly, realized that they had to share Orion with other people in his life. But that didn't mean they were ready to back down. Their plan to compete with other girls for Orion's attention was just getting started.

The day ended on a surprisingly pleasant note, the school and ramen run providing a lively backdrop for the budding relationships and hidden plans. As Orion walked home that evening, he couldn't help but smile, feeling grateful for the vibrant tapestry of his life.

On the walk back home, an uncharacteristic silence hung between Luna, Aurora, and Orion. Gone was the incessant chatter, the shared laughter, replaced by a quiet tension that left them all with their thoughts.

Orion, sandwiched between his sisters, was acutely aware of their concerns. He could feel the worry emanating from their tense bodies. His hand instinctively tightened around Luna's, his other arm wrapped securely around Aurora's shoulder, a silent promise that he was there for them, despite the influx of attention from his peers.

He knew his sisters better than anyone. He knew their fears weren't rooted in a jealousy of him being with multiple women. Rather, it was the fear of him having less time for them. His mind churned with thoughts as he tried to navigate this tricky terrain of sibling love and personal interests.

Meanwhile, Luna was lost in a whirlwind of emotions. Her grip on Orion's hand was tight, almost to the point of being painful, but she couldn't bring herself to loosen it. "How did it come to this?" she mumbled, her voice barely a whisper against the wind.

Aurora, on the other side of Orion, could sense Luna's turmoil. She reached out to pat her sister's arm reassuringly, her eyes welling up with the same emotions Luna was experiencing. "We just need to figure out a plan," she muttered, trying to reassure both herself and Luna. "We'll find a way to keep him close."

Orion, listening to his sisters' hushed whispers, felt a pang of guilt. He wanted to reassure them, but he also knew he couldn't abandon his friends. He loved his sisters more than anything in the world, but he was also a man with his own desires and interests.

"I promise, Luna, Aurora," he said finally, his voice heavy with emotion. "I won't let anything, or anyone, come between us."

His sisters looked up at him, their eyes reflecting a mixture of relief and worry. Their hands tightened around his arm, their silent acceptance of his words offering him a sense of solace.

Luna and Aurora looked at each other, their eyes meeting in a moment of shared understanding. In the quiet tension that hung around them, Luna's next words were spoken softly, yet they rang loud in the crisp evening air. "Let's go to the seaside, brother."

A moment's hesitation, then Orion nodded. "Alright."

And so, they found themselves at the shore, the cool sea breeze carrying away the remnants of the day. Luna's fingers fiddled with the ends of her shirt, her eyes never leaving the frothy waves crashing against the sand. Aurora was unusually quiet, her gaze lost in the horizon, her lips pressed tightly together.

Orion looked between them, noting their unease. His heart clenched, worry threading its way through his veins. He was familiar with the silent language of his sisters, and right now, it was a language of hesitation and fear.

"What's going on?" He broke the silence, his voice unsteady. Luna and Aurora glanced at him, their eyes meeting his in a potent mixture of emotions.

"We need to talk, Orion," Luna started, her voice barely audible over the sound of the waves. "We need to... clear the air."

Orion felt his heart hammering in his chest, his palms sweating. He nodded, encouraging them to continue.

"We don't want to just be your sisters anymore, brother," Aurora stated, her voice steady yet filled with an uncharacteristic tremble. Luna nodded, her hands clenching into fists at her sides.

His heart thumped painfully against his ribcage, his breath hitching in his throat. "What... what do you mean?"

"We want to become lovers," Luna said, her voice stronger now, filled with a determination he hadn't seen before.

Lovers. The word hung heavy in the air, charged with emotions and implications that threatened to overwhelm Orion.

He fell silent, stunned. His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, the sudden revelation leaving him dizzy.

"Why?" He managed to ask, his voice hoarse. "Why would you want that?"

Orion stood there, the ocean breeze tugging at his hair, his heart pounding wildly against his chest. He looked from Luna to Aurora, their faces filled with determination, their eyes gleaming with a mix of fear and resolve.

"Lovers," he repeated, the word tasting foreign on his tongue. The weight of it made him stagger slightly. Being lovers with one's siblings was a taboo in their society, a relationship often frowned upon. Despite his rebellious streak, even Orion wasn't sure if he could break this particular societal norm.

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