บท 7: Chapter 4: Haruame's animal article
{Authors POV}
Haruame and Louis were walking side by side on the sidewalk, Julia had ended the call a while ago after getting everything she needed. Haruame felt like if he said anything now that he would blurt out something embarrassing so he is keeping his mouth shut. Louis was busy watching the clouds so he didn't notice the awkward atmosphere surrounding the two people.
Finally, After walking for a while Haruame found the animal clinic he was looking for. He gently grabbed Louis's wrist and pulled him along with him since he didn't know if he should just leave him on the street. Thankfully, Louis allowed Haruame to pull him along.
They both entered the Animal clinic and Haruame then let go of Louis's wrist. Haruame then approached the front desk and told her that he was a reporter and was hoping to do an interview with one of the vets. The front desk lady then checked which vets were on their break before she asked them If they were okay with doing an interview. Fortunately they were willing to and led Harume and Louis to their break room.
Louis was walking around, observing everything while Haruame asked the vets some questions about the clinic. The questions soon started turning into questions about the vets opinions and things like that.
" Have any of you heard about a Clinic called Metrodome Animal clinic? " Haruame asked the 3 vets sitting before him. He expected negative comments but these vets seemed to have real hatred towards Julia's clinic.
" Metrodome Clinic?! You mean the clinic where they experiment on stray animals?! I heard that the vets there kidnap the animals they test on!! " Vet #1 yelled, slamming his hands down on the table. Haruame jolted slightly before calming down, " What about you two? " He asked the other 2 vets.
" I heard that The building the clinic is using used to be a mental hospital that used to experiment on their patients. My friends told me that you can still hear the screams of he patients at night " Vet #2 said slightly above a whisper. Haruame had heard that statement a few times but that one was still slightly rare.
" Um . . . . My uncle used to work for that Clinic, He said that a few of the vets there were embezzling money and supplies that were in the clinic. He also said that some documents were wrong and that the people running the clinic probably forged some of them and were acting under illegal documents. " Vet #3 told Haruame, who grew quiet after hearing that. Louis had started paying attention after the 2nd vet finished talking. He glanced at Haruame, who was looking at his lap and was about to say something when Haruame lifted his head up with a small smile gracing lips.
It was a very fake smile but Haruame did it so well that It almost didn't seem fake. He apologized for taking up the vets time before he got his satchel and walked out the room with Louis following behind him.
The two didn't talk at all the whole way to the complex. Louis was watching the clouds again and Haruame was staring at the cement. When the two entered the Complex, Haruame once again realized that he had to take the elevator up. He turned to Louis, and cleared his throat to get his attention, " There aren't any stairs that go up to the 3rd, 4th, or 5th floors, are there? " He asked with some hope.
" No, Unfortunately there aren't. I'm sorry, Haruame " Louis apologized when he saw Haruame's dejected form. Haruame simply shook his head, saying he didn't have to apologize. He'll just suck it up and ride the elevator. As they were waiting for the elevator, Louis felt curiosity begin to bubble up inside him.
He turned to Haruame, who was slightly pale already, and lightly tugged on the male's sweater to get his attention. Haruame looked over at Louis, wondering what he wanted. He tilted his head to side as he asked what Louis wanted, " Is something the matter? "
" I was just curious but If you don't want to answer then that's alright. Why do I seem afraid of elevators? " Louis inquired politely, The way he spoke just wanted to make Haruame spill everything to him but he already experienced something like that before, That didn't end well the last time and he learned to be careful when speaking about yourself.
" Its nothing big, They've just always made me dizzy and feel a tad bit nauseous. I'll be fine if I rest for a while. " Haruame flashed a fake smile, He hoped that Louis couldn't see through it. Louis still looked concerned and like he wasn't very convinced of my reason but he was kind enough to leave it at a head nod.
After waiting for a few more seconds, The elevator doors opened and Both boys walked into it. Haruame was once again holding onto the bar for dear life. He also began slightly shaking and was fighting off the urge to crouch down on the floor. However, since he wasn't alone, He didn't feel comfortable doing so.
Haruame breathed in and breathed out as the doors closed. Louis glanced over to Haruame and saw the state he was in, He slightly frowned and walked over to him. He noticed that Haruame was breathing heavily and was pale.
Louis gently grabbed Haruame's hand, hoping to relive some of his anxiety, He knew that Haruame wasn't being completely truthful earlier but he knew that they weren't close enough to discuss those things yet.
Haruame flinched when he felt something touch his hand, He looked down and saw Louis holding his hand. He glanced up at Louis only to see him lost in thought, He wondered what Louis was thinking about but he wouldn't ask right now because he felt like if he opened his mouth, even a smidgen, He would throw up whatever he had in his stomach.
So all he did was lightly squeeze Louis's hand as they rode the elevator up to the 5th floor. Haruame felt like the ride was taking longer than usual and felt like he could physically hear a clock ticking somewhere.
The elevator was silent, which only made it worse. Haruame couldn't stand it any longer, he felt like the walls were closing in on him. He didn't care if someone else was here with him anymore, He quickly dropped to the floor and crouched on his feet. He had his head buried in his knees and other arm. He, however, didn't let go of Louis's hand. It actually made him feel a bit better.
Louis didn't mind if Haruame crouched down or whatever, If it made him feel better then He didn't care. However, He noticed that Haruame didn't let go of his hand and instead squeezed his hand tighter. Louis let slip a small smile, When Louis noticed he was smiling, It made him slightly confused but he didn't mind it.
Finally after waiting for a few more seconds, The elevator doors opened at the 5th floor. Louis saw Ema sitting on the couch with an anxious look on her face, Iori sat next to her with his arm over her shoulder to comfort her. Louis slightly frowned seeing this but removed his frown when he saw Ema look up and see the two of them.
" Louis, Haruame, Are you guys alright? " Ema ran over to them while Iori went downstairs to inform the rest of the brothers of their return. It around 6 or 7 pm when the duo returned, Neither of them told Masaomi or Ukyo where they were going or when they'd be home so the two brothers, {Along with the other brothers}, were worried and rushed up stairs.
" We're fine, Haruame is just dizzy from the elevator. You don't have to worry Ema, He didn't go to a club either but I'll let him explain everything " Louis lightly smiled as he helped Haruame stand up and sit down on the couch.
" Haruame, Is there something I can get you that will help you? " Louis asked as he crouched in front of Haruame, who was still shaking and had a hand covering his mouth. He just shook his head but kept holding onto Louis's hand tightly, like he was afraid he leave him.
Louis didn't say any more and just stay crouching on the floor while the other brothers calmed down and went back downstairs. Only Masaomi, Ukyo, Ema and the two on the couch were left upstairs.
" Louis, You two have some explaining to do " Ukyo seemed to switch into his mother-like mode as he stared at the two boys in front of him. Louis nodded his head and promised they would explain when Haruame felt a bit better.
As Masaomi was trying to calm Ukyo down a bit, Louis noticed that Ema was being very quiet. He glanced behind him and saw Ema standing slightly behind them with her head facing the floor. Her hair covered her eyes so Louis couldn't see her expression.
" Ema? Is something wrong? " Louis inquired as he grabbed Ema's hand in his other one.
Ema just shook her head but squeezed Louis's hand in her own. This made Louis smile again, he smiled a bit more brightly then in the elevator, And Haruame noticed.
Louis was in love with Ema, Just like the rest of his brothers.
After coming to that conclusion, Haruame felt like he lost the very small, tiny crush he had Louis as he let go of Louis's hand and stood up on his shaky legs. Louis noticed and was about to say something when Ema slightly pulled him back, He wasn't sure If that was his Imagination though as he looked back at his younger sister.
By time he looked back at Haruame, He had already headed downstairs with Masaomi and Ukyo. Louis stood up too, He turned to Ema and hugged her, He hoped that would cheer her up a bit. Luckily it did, She hugged him back with a small giggle. He loved the way she giggled, It was very cute.
While downstairs, Haruame walked into the kitchen and poured himself a glass of water. He chugged it before sighed and rested his arms on the sink counter. Masaomi and Ukyo had taken a seat in the living room, waiting for Haruame to come in after he finished calming down.
Once Haruame's shaking had stopped, He sighed again before making his way into the living room. He sat down at the end of the couch and rolled up his sleeves, He was a bit hot in his outfit.
" So, Haruame. Where were you and Louis? I know that you don't have mine or Ukyo's phone number but Louis does. Why didn't he call us? " Ukyo asked Haruame, Who sweatdropped a bit under the pressure Ukyo was making.
" I wasn't at a club, I simply said that to Ema because I was annoyed. I was going to work, I was collecting information on an animal clinic for a project of mine. I'm sorry for storming out like that, I should have given you more information on what I was doing " Haruame bowed his head towards Masaomi and Ukyo, Who were a bit surprised but Nodded their head.
" So you were doing work, May I ask what your job is? And why did you dress up as a woman to go collect information? " Masaomi inquired, He was asking out of pure curiosity with no malice or disgust lacing his voice. It surprised Haruame, who lightly smiled before he spoke. His smile made a small amount of blush spread across the 2 brothers face, They cleared their throats and waited for Haruame to speak.
" Well, When I was born, My mother had hoped for a girl but she had me, a boy. So she decided to dress me up as a girl when I was younger. I just grew used to it as I grew older, Even when my mother died I still continued to dress up as a girl. My father was alright with it, But others not so much. Anyway, I just found it easier to interact with others when I'm dressed as girl, I also feel more comfortable like this when I'm outside. I hoped you don't mind that " Haruame's voice gradually became quieter as he spoke.
Masaomi and Ukyo also went quiet. They knew what people usually say about male crossdressers, As they're younger brother, Hikaru, was a crossdresser himself. So they knew all the horrible things people say about male's who dress as female's.
" It's alright, Haruame. We won't judge you for your preference. Actually, We have a younger brother who also crossdresses, like you. So we don't mind, not at all. So you don't have to worry " Masaomi gently smiled at Haruame, who visibly flinched before he lowered his head to look at his lap. He squeezed his eyes shut and was desperately trying to keep the tears away.
However, It didn't work and he let slip a couple of tears that slid down his cheeks and hit his hands that were clenched tightly on his lap. He quickly wiped them away, hoping Masaomi and Ukyo didn't see them. They did but they didn't felt like he just needed a moment and that they shouldn't interrupt him.
So the two brothers watched on silently as Haruame calmed himself down enough to speak clearly. He cleared his throat and once again wiped away the tears on his cheeks, He grabbed his satchel and pulled out a small packet of wipes. He got up and headed to the bathroom, He wiped off his makeup that had begun to run from the tears.
He then lightly applied some lipstick, blush, and eyeshadow. Then he sighed as he looked at himself in the mirror, He looked like a female but Haruame knew that he would never be one. He would never be what his mother wanted, never in his life, and that thought made him feel a slight pain in his heart as knew that his mother never once thought him as her son, but as her daughter.
Haruame sighed before putting on a happy smile and walked out of the bathroom. He made it back to the living room but saw an extra person. They were a tall young male/female with long wavy ginger hair and Hazel eyes. They were wearing a red dress, a black jacket, fishnet stockings. High heeled boots that went to their thighs, earrings and a few necklaces. They were really pretty but their gender was a bit confusing for Haruame. He couldn't tell if they were female or male but he just shook his head and went to the couch.
I guess It's time to meet someone new, Lets hope this doesn't end with a disaster.
{A/N: Why would you say that Haru-chan?}
{Haru: Because the last time you introduced me to someone new, I unknowingly helped a brother get ahead of his brothers. I'd rather that not happen again, thank you}
{A/N: I don't know what you're talking about. Well, lets see happens in the next chapter. Bye bye and Enjoy Haru-chan's suffering-OOps, I meant happiness.}
[ A/N: I would just like to say that this story might not be the best as I'm only 14 and Haven't been to school in a while because of things but I do hope you guys can at least understand it. If there is anything you guys find confusing or can't understand then please feel free to ask me. Well, Enjoy!! ]
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