Chapter 9：lX

Ash, Atsushi, and I went back to our suitcases. We each got our own and went to our rooms. I let out a small relaxed sigh before unpacking my stuff and putting them where they belong. In the meantime, I spoke with Asuna and Nala in my mind.

--in her mind--

Asuna: Such a huge place! I love it!

Nala: I cant help but agree with her. You don't have to worry of having visitors and there is no place for them to rest.

Asuna: Yea!! The living room is huge!! It's almost like a room for I don't know how many people!!

Sasuko: *laughs* Yeah. I know.

Nala: So, you're "second date" is coming up huh?

Sasuko: It's not a date. I'm just going to meet his twin sister. That's all!

Nala: Yeah sure. In that case, he can meet your siblings.

Asuna: And after the introduction, he asked you out. Date wise.

Nala: Yup, I see that happening.

Sasuko: *sighs* You two are something else. I don't think so.

Nala: Oh, it'll happen. He is, for sure, head over heels for you!

Asuna: Something tells me that he knows you. Maybe since you were born.

Nala: I don't doubt it.

Sasuko: *sighs* I will let you two go.

--back to reality--

Not waiting for their replies, I disconnect from them. That would be weird if he knew me from the start right? If that were the case, no wonder he told me that statement about age difference. I shrug the thought away and walk out my room. I head to the dining room and hear Ash's sudden exclaim.

"This table is huge!! We can totally have sooo many friends come over!!!"

I slightly chuckle as my phone suddenly vibrates. Checking it, I see that I received a message from Andrew. I unlock my phone to be able to read the whole message.

[message from Andrew--Hey! How has your day been so far?]

Not replying back, I look at Ash and Atsushi. "Who wants to go to the beach?"

Ash and Atsushi looks at me excitedly, "I do!!"

"Alright, get what you need and let's go."

Ash and Atsushi hurried to their rooms and packed up. I waited patiently in front of the exit, and texted Andrew 'meet me at the beach with your sister.' A few minutes later, my siblings came and we walked out the apartment. Closing the door behind us and locking it, I lead them out the apartments complex to the beach.

The smell of sea salt water finally met our noses and the calling of seagulls from above was heard. This was a sign that the beach was near by. Walking across the street, we ended up encountering Andrew and his sister. With a small smile, I greet the both of them.

"Oh, hey you!" Andrew said cheerfully.

"Hey!" I replied back.

"So, he is the one you are dating!! Hi I'm Ash Ackerman-Mia! Sasuko's younger sister! And this," Ash points to Atsushi, "is Atsushi Hikari Mia. My older brother and Sasuko's younger twin brother."

"I see, it's a pleasure to meet you two. This is my younger twin sister, Ann Lusen Mia." Andrew said.

Ann quietly waves her greeting. She was litteraly a female replica of Andrew. Unexpectedly, Andrew wraps an arm around my waist and pulls me closer to him. He then started walking, so I quietly followed his pace. Ash, Atsushi, and Ann followed from behind. From a distance, Andrew and I were able to hear our younger siblings talking to each other. We didn't worry much since they sounded calm. Crossing the streets a few more times, we finally arrived at the beach.

"The beach!!" Ash and Atsushi shouted as they both ran into the warm sand.

Ann quietly follows them as Andrew and I stays behind for a while, watching them. I couldn't help but smile, feeling glad that my younger siblings can now live a peaceful life. A life where they wouldn't have to worry of getting into trouble for something normal within the teenage life. Or getting into trouble for something really small.

Either way around, that doesn't mean they can be completely care free. They have to be careful not to get into legal problems. And that is where I come in and help them. This time, I will really be able to help them during stressful times.