"Where did you get that from?"
" I have a two year old little sister, of course I carry tissues with me. By the way, say hi to Nola."
I looked to the backseat only to see an adorable little girl wave at me. She looked exactly like Ren but female and obviously much younger.
"Hewo uncwol Kevin!"
Wait, did I hear that right? Uncle? I'm the same age as your brother!
"Hello Nola, why exactly do you call me uncle?"
I curiously asked her because we've never met before. Why would she call me uncle? I mean I am tall for my age but I don't look like an adult.
"Big bwother Ben say you uncwol!"
"…Ren, you mother fu-"
Immediately slapping my mouth Ren glared at me, his eyes telling me to shut the fuck up.
I became scared. I knew what Ren could do alone if he really tried, better not to test him.
"Sorry…"
I said in remorse. Suddenly Nola started cheerfully speaking again
"Uncwol Kevin is weally cool! Big Bwother say he is… um, pwetty!"
"…wait, what?"
I saw a slight red in the corner of my eyes, it was… Ren's face. I slowly turned my head towards him and moved my head a bit closer, squinting to get a better look at him.
Is he blushing?
He looked cute. The rain water from earlier was already dried off, but I felt like I could see steam coming from the top of his head.
If anything he's the pretty one.
"Ren? …you think I'm pretty?"
I looked Ren straight in the eyes wanting my answer, not returning my gaze, he took a while to answer.
What was he thinking about?
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Damn it.
Why did Nola have to rat me out? I say so many things about Kevin when I'm with her and she just had to bring this up.
I contemplated my options.
1: Run away
Completely off the table, can't leave Nola and Kevin together. He'll try to get more answers about of Nola.
2: Ignore him
Also not an option, he'll only get more suspicious this way. Also, Kevin is very persistent, he'll just start annoying me.
3: Make up an excuse
The best option so far. He won't be suspicious and he won't annoy me for answers.
As I was ready to answer I opened my mouth to start talking, but Kevin spoke first.
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"… I don't think it's wrong to think I'm good looking."
Ren stared back at me.
Finally…
After that dream, I don't think I could stand to see Ren not stare back at me. His gaze makes me feel reassured that he absolutely for some reason, won't die.
"I think everyone thinks the same way, I mean your charm is probably already at an A or higher."
He responded. It sounded like he was making up excuses, that I didn't want to hear. It felt like he wasn't telling me the whole truth.
It's fine, I'll let it slide.
"Okay"
Ren looked at me with a confused face, then turned to Nola and asked
"Do you want any snacks today Nola?"
Nola's face started to brighten again as her eyes gleamed she excitedly agreed
"Um!"
"Here, for now you can only have five or else Mom will get mad at me again."
The scene in front of me seemed so wholesome. An older brother with his younger sister, they couldn't be anymore different considering their age gap but they get along so well.
Ren handed Nola five pieces of candy but continued taking some more out.
He gave me one, and started driving.