My Three Stepbrothers

Chapter 1

I was about to hit him with the bag I was holding when someone laughed loudly. Both of us turned to see a guy with orange hair.

Who is this devil? I whispered to myself.

"Yujin, don't laugh so loudly or the demon will scold you," he said with an annoying smile directed at me.

"I'm really getting annoyed with you! You're pushing it!" I yelled, pulling his ear repeatedly until it turned red, my frustration boiling over.

"S-stop!" he screamed while I continued pulling his ear.

I let go when Yujin suddenly hugged me, making my cheeks blush. I couldn't understand why.

"Stop being wild to my big bro, silly," he whispered, giving me goosebumps, before pushing him away.

"If you're not in your right mind, go find a bee's nest and stick your head in it!" I said.

"If I lose an ear because of you, you'll pay!" he shouted, running to the mirror.

"Good, because there are plenty of dogs on the street that you can borrow ears from!" I shouted back.

"Pfftt, bro, it looks like you've met your match," he laughed loudly, patting my shoulder.

I glared at him and was about to approach him when he screamed and ran away.

"Dad! Help me!!!" he shouted as he ran away.

I grinned, watching Yujin run like he was being chased by ten dogs. Wait, Dad? Dad gave me this address, and as far as I know, I don't have siblings like these... Did I enter the wrong house?

I quickly grabbed my belongings, thinking if this is the wrong house, I don't want to end up in jail. People would miss my handsome face if I got locked up. I was about to open the door when someone called my name.

My fear vanished when I saw Dad smiling at me, with Yujin smiling next to him and another guy to Dad's left, checking his watch. Our eyes met briefly, and I quickly looked away.

Fast forward to now, the five of us are sitting on the sofa, waiting for Dad to speak.

"Since you're already here, meet your brothers," Dad said.

"B-brothers?" I asked, confused.

"This one is Yujin, Seiji, and the last is Ayato," Dad said, pointing to each of them.

I nodded, making eye contact with Seiji, who had been glaring at me. His ear was still red. I stuck my tongue out at him while Dad wasn't looking, and he got visibly irritated.

"I have a business trip to Thailand tomorrow, so they'll be with you here," Dad continued.

I barely listened to Dad because I was enjoying teasing Seiji so much.

"Your room is next to Ayato's, and he doesn't like noise," Dad added.

"Can we sleep in the same bed?" Yujin asked, raising an eyebrow.

"He will sleep in my room tonight!" Seiji declared.

"How?" Ayato asked.

"Just wait and let me teach this one a lesson," Seiji said.

"Then after that, Dad will kill you," Yujin retorted.

I could see how annoyed Seiji was with me, so I made the most of it by grinning and teasing him while Dad wasn't looking.

"Make yourself at home. If you need to ask anything, just ask Yujin since he looks like a pet dog staring at you," Dad said.

"Dad! I wasn't staring at him at all, and I'm not a pet dog!" Yujin protested.

Dad and I laughed while Yujin fumed. One brother was glaring at me silently, and the other seemed to be drowning me with his eyes.

"If we're done here, may I excuse myself?" Ayato asked.

"Sure," Dad replied.

Ayato stood up and walked away. He was cold, but still handsome and tall like Seiji.

"Maki, you can go to your room now. Yujin, lead Maki and don't do any nonsense," Dad said.

"Sure, Dad," Yujin replied with a smile, grabbing some of my bags.

Yujin walked ahead, and I glanced back at Dad's seat. I saw Seiji smirk, making me feel something bad was about to happen. I ran up to Yujin, who was surprised but then smiled.

"If you need anything, brother, you can call me," Yujin said.

"Just call me Maki, not brother," I replied.

"Don't you want me to call you brother?" he asked playfully, pouting.

I glanced at his lips for a moment, and he noticed. I quickly pinched his cheek.

"I'm just used to being called Maki," I said with a smile, letting go of his cheek, which I had been holding for a while.

"Are you two flirting in front of my room?" Ayato said grumpily.

"What the-" I started, but Yujin pulled me into the room.

"Why did you pull me? I was about to teach that arrogant guy a lesson. He was so quiet and angelic in front of Dad," I complained.

"You don't know him at all, so don't mess with him," Yujin warned.

"But-" I started again, but he cut me off.

"We respect him even with that attitude. Without him, my brother and I would be dead," Yujin said.

"Dead?" I looked into his eyes, but he avoided my gaze.

"If you need anything, just call me. I have some important things to do. See you around, Maki," he said with a smile, leaving me to ponder what he had said.

Someone's POV

"Really?" I asked.

"Yes, son, he left around one o'clock," said Aling Lourdes.

"Do you know where Maki went?"

"No, son. Are you related to him?" Aling Lourdes asked.

"Ah, we're friends. We lost contact when I went back to the US. I'll be going now." I didn't wait for her to respond because it seemed pointless.

I got back in the car and saw my sister pouting at me.

"How is it, Brother? Did you find him? Did you ask him? Did you-"

"Stop it, Cindy! Can you ask one question at a time?" I said, irritated.

"Fine, sorry. But I'm not you. So, did you find him?" Cindy asked, smiling.

"He doesn't live there anymore. He left earlier today," I said.

I started driving us home. After a few minutes of silence, she spoke again.

"Brother, I really want to see him. I badly want to," she said sadly.

I didn't respond immediately, feeling my sister's sadness. I didn't want her to feel this way.

"Okay, just this once, I will help you find him, even if you don't tell me what your relationship with that guy is," I said, not looking at her.

"YAY!!! Thank you so much, Brother! You're the best!" Cindy said, hugging and shaking me in her excitement.

"Hey, I'm driving!"

I braked, and she stopped, sitting properly and smiling at me. I resumed driving, unable to help smiling back, seeing the happiness in her eyes and on her lips.

Who are you, Maki, in my sister's life? That question always lingered in my mind whenever I was with my sister.

"Brother?" Cindy called.

"Hmm?"

"You got a text," Cindy pointed to my phone on the side. I grabbed it and read the text.

"Seiji: Are you free tonight, bro?"

"Yeah, why?" I replied.

"Seiji: Just join us tonight at the same club."

"Okay, count me in," I texted back and turned off my phone.

There must be a problem again. Whenever we go to the club and he's the one who invites us, we know he's stressed.

"Was that Kuya Seiji?" Cindy asked.

"You know, even if you don't ask, you already know the answer," I said, shaking my head.

"brother, why is brother Seiji still single? He's handsome. Do you think he plans to be an old bachelor?" Cindy asked.

I didn't know, but I laughed at what she said. It would indeed be a waste of his good looks if Seiji grew old alone.

Ayato's POV

Dad asked me to bring Maki a bag he left downstairs, and out of everyone, he chose me.

I stood in front of his room and knocked twice, but there was no answer. I decided to enter and found him asleep, his shirt slightly lifted, exposing part of his stomach. I closed the door and approached him.

You just arrived, and the house is already noisy. What more if... I trailed off when he moved but remained asleep.

I sat on the edge of his bed and touched his cheek. So, this is what it's like to touch the cheek of a noisy person. I didn't know why, but I smiled at my thoughts. I kissed his forehead and adjusted his blanket. He had smooth, fair skin, smoother than a woman's. I stood up, leaving the bag by the bed, and exited the room, still smiling.

I went back to my room, trying to stop myself from smiling. Why am I smiling? It's just Maki.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 2

Yujin's POV

[I was about to enter Maki's room to wake her up when I saw my brother Ayato. I decided not to go in and just closed the door instead.]

Seiji: Where's our brother?

Me: Upstairs, I think he's talking to Maki. - I said, sitting down next to him.

5 minutes later

Seiji: F*ck, they're taking too long. Are you sure they're just talking?

[My brother looked at me, and I just shrugged, indicating I didn't know.]

Housemaid: Sir, would you like me to call them?

Seiji: No need, I'll go myself.

[Seiji was about to stand up when Ayato arrived, grinning, followed by Maki's scream, which startled both Seiji and me.]

Maki: HHHHH!!!

Me: What happened?! I asked, ready to run to Maki's room when Ayato stopped me.

Ayato: Sit back. Maybe he just realized something...

[I sat down, and so did he. What realization? Did something happen that we don't know about? I waited for Maki to come down, while Seiji moved to sit next to Ayato.]

Seiji: Brother, I'll go out with my friends later. I already asked Dad for permission.

Ayato: Sure, have fun. But where is Dad?

Me: He left earlier. He has a meeting with his colleagues somewhere. They said they would all go together tomorrow.

Seiji: Thank you, brother. Don't you want to come along?

Ayato: No thanks, I have something to do later.

Seiji: Sure, no problem.

[No matter how grumpy Ayato is, he's still kind. I need to be careful around Maki if I still want to live.]

[Right now, it seems like something happened, and I really want to know.]

Maki's POV

I screamed as I realized what had happened.

[I slapped my thigh, hoping it was just a dream, but it wasn't. My first kiss... was taken by that grumpy, lecherous angel. I stopped as I remembered what happened.]

{Flashback}

Ayato: Now tell me again... Do you like Yujin?

Me: No, but can you-

[I didn't finish what I was going to say because he kissed me deeply, smiling at me. In my foolishness, I pulled him back and kissed him again.]

[A few minutes passed as we continued kissing, playing with each other's tongues. He stopped, catching his breath.]

Ayato: Ahhh, let's stop. You might end up eating more than food.

[He stood up, and my eyes widened at his words. I threw a pillow at him, causing him to leave the room.]

{End of Flashback}

I can't deny that Ayato is a great kisser I told myself as I left the room.

And who is this great kisser?

[I looked up and was shocked to see him grinning at me. D-did he hear what I said?]

Me: S..Seiji?

Maki's POV

Me: S...Seiji???

Seiji: I'm asking you, little imp. Who's the great kisser?

[I was about to feel embarrassed, but my anger flared up again. How dare he call me an imp!]

Me: Just because you're a bit taller doesn't mean you can call me an imp, you giant!

Seiji: At least you know you're an imp.

Me: You're starting with me again! Do you want me to pinch your ears until they fall off?

Seiji: If you can, little imp.

Me: GIANT!

Seiji: Little imp!

Ayato: So, when are you two going to stop?

[We looked at Ayato, one of his eyebrows raised, and Yujin was behind him, waving at me.]

Fast Forward

Ayato's POV

[We finished eating and were now in the living room because Yujin insisted we watch a movie.]

[I noticed that every time Maki and I made eye contact, she would quickly look away. Maybe she's embarrassed about what happened earlier, especially when I remember how wild she was when she kissed me back.]

Yujin: Brother Ayato, what movie should we watch?

Seiji: Brother, I'm leaving. Ivan and the others might be waiting for me.

Yujin: How rude! Can't you see I'm asking a question?

Seiji: I didn't realize there was a child asking.

Yujin: Brother Ayato, look at Seiji!

Maki: How about a horror movie, Yujin?

[I immediately looked at Maki, and she quickly looked away.]

Yujin: Sure, I'll find one...

Seiji: Little imp, pray before you sleep tonight...

[I looked at Seiji, knowing he was planning something.]

Maki: I don't know if you're religious or just teasing me, giant!

Seiji: Both.

Yujin: No religious person has four horns...

Seiji: Better than someone with ten horns.

Yujin: AHHH!!

[Yujin stood up and started hitting Seiji with a pillow.]

Me: Seiji, if you're going to go, just go now. Don't let your friends wait for you - I said, and Yujin stopped.

Seiji: Yeah, bro... Little imp, don't forget what I said.

Maki: PRAY BY YOURSELF!

[Seiji left, and the two of them suddenly stood up and grabbed something from their room.]

Me: Blankets? Don't tell me you're going to sleep here?

[They just smiled at me. Our positions were like this: Yujin was on the floor wrapped in a blanket, Maki was to my right, and she was keeping her distance, maybe because she was still embarrassed.]

Ayato's Point of View

A Few Minutes Later

"I knew it," I muttered to myself.

"They fell asleep while watching the movie. I put a pillow under Yujin and sat beside Maki."

"No one else can touch you except me," I whispered to the sleeping Maki.

I lifted him and carried him to my room, laying him on my bed before locking the door.

"You're so handsome, yet Seiji calls you a monster. Ha..."

I was about to laugh when Maki sat up and looked at me.

Maki: "I am handsome, your brother just has a few screws loose. Now get out, I'm going to sleep."

He lay back down on my bed as if it were his own.

"This is my bed, and you're not in your own room."

I sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for his reaction.

Maki: "What do you mean your bed-"

Maki sat up, looked around, and quickly stood up. I saw the embarrassment on his face. How cute.

"And where are you going?" I asked.

Maki: "Obviously, to my room!"

"So you want to give Seiji a taste?"

Maki: "G-give a taste?"

"Don't you get what he said? Oh, are you an innocent boy?"

Maki: "Who's an innocent boy? I could choke you right now."

He was about to open the door when I spoke, and he stopped.

"Once you leave this room, I will punish you after Seiji f*cks you."

Maki: "Ugh, I told you, I'm going to sleep. I just checked if you locked the door properly."

He lay back down on the bed, turning away from me. I tried to suppress a smile because he was so cute.

I lay down beside him and hugged him.

Maki: "Go sleep downstairs and don't hug me."

"You're in my room, and I have the right to sleep in my own bed," I whispered in his ear.

Maki: "Fine... G-goodnight!"

He immediately pulled the blanket over himself and went quiet.

"You stutter, you're really so cute. This is the best night; I want to cuddle this man."

"Goodnight, Maki."

I smiled, hugged him again, and went to sleep.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 3

Seiji's POV

I quietly drank while watching my friends Haruki, Shiro, and Daiki talk. Ivan, our best friend since high school, wasn't here yet.

Haruki Hey bro, did you tell Ivan we're here at uncle's bar?

Shiro: He's taking so long. I'm already on my second beer, and he's still not here!

Daiki: You're such a drinker, bro. I told him to start without us because he was stuck in traffic. I said.

Shiro: Hey Haruki, grab another case of beer.

We laughed as Haruki playfully hit Shiro. It's less stressful when I'm with them.

I remembered Maki, that bastard. Teasing him is fun, but he gets on my nerves.

Seiji?? Hey, man?? Seiji??

Daiki: SEIJIII!!!

I was startled by Daiki's shout and only then noticed Ivan standing next to me.

Shiro: Ivan's been calling you.

Shiro handed Ivan a beer, and he sat next to me.

Ivan: What's up with you, Seiji?

Daiki: He's been deep in thought for a while.

Shiro: Alcohol is the cure, right bro?

It's nothing, just stressed about someone. - I said, taking a swig of beer.

Daiki: You don't have enemies. Maybe you've met the one! HAHAHA!!

Haruki: Who's the lucky girl?

Ivan: You used to stress about your brother and dad, right?

Shiro: You didn't tell us you had a girlfriend. Is she sexy?

Yeah, super sexy, wearing shorts and a guy's t-shirt. - I said, and they all laughed.

Ivan: HAHAHA, what a new taste!

Daiki: I didn't know you liked tomboys.

If I kicked you awake, you'd know I meant a guy.

Shiro: We're not mind readers.

Haruki: Introduce us. Who is it?

It's Maki, my stepbrother. - I said briefly.

Ivan: Maki...

Shiro: Isn't it great having a stepbrother? Uncle is really something! HAHAHA!!

Daiki: Shiro has a point, bro.

It would be fine if that was all. He's even worse than a girl when we argue; he never backs down.

Ivan: That's really new. I want to meet that kind of person.

I was about to hit the idiot, but he dodged quickly. We continued drinking, and I changed the subject because I didn't want to think about Maki.

Wait until I get home, you bastard. As they say, a man's moan is sweeter than a woman's.

Ivan's POV

They've been drinking for hours. I've only had two shots because I'm not in the mood to drink.

Seiji: M...Maki...

These guys are already asleep from drinking. I don't know why, but I got annoyed when Seiji, as soon as he got drunk, kept saying Maki! Maki! Maki!

I thought for a few minutes if the Maki Seiji mentioned and Cindy were the same. My phone alarm went off-it was already one o'clock. I needed to go home since Mom wanted me to go with her to the mall tomorrow.

Daiki?? Hey, man?? I tapped his shoulder because I knew he wasn't in a deep sleep.

Daiki: Ahh..what?

Take care of the others. I'll take Seiji home before I leave.

Daiki nodded and leaned his head on Shiro's shoulder. I woke Seiji up, and he easily followed me out.

Fast Forward

I'm inside Seiji's house now. The guard asked if I needed help, but I declined. It's just Seiji, though he isn't light.

I saw Yujin sleeping on the floor. Did Ayato scold him? I was startled when Seiji hugged me, but he wasn't calling my name.

Seiji: Maki...hmm.

I quickly laid Seiji on the sofa. He's not light, and all he says is Maki. I don't know if he's really just his stepbrother.

I turned when someone spoke. It was Ayato, holding a blanket.

Ayato: You can leave now. Don't stress your body too much on Seiji.

Ayato said, coming down the stairs. I stopped because of how handsome Ayato was. Is he even human?

Ayato: Ivan?? Ivan?? Are you okay??

I was startled to find him right in front of me.

Ahh, HAHAHA...yeah, I'm leaving now. Take care of Seiji. - I said, scratching my head.

Before I left, I saw Ayato adjust Yujin's blanket and cover Seiji. Despite being cold, he's sweet too.

Ayato's POV

This bastard...so stubborn. - I said, standing in front of Seiji.

I was surprised when Seiji pushed me, causing me to fall, and he quickly climbed on top of me.

What the heck is this?! - I said.

Seiji: You damn bastard, do you think you can escape?

Seiji? Do you know what you're talking about?

Seiji: Maki...I will win this time.

I pushed Seiji off because he wasn't in his right mind due to the alcohol and mistook me for Maki.

I was even more surprised to see Maki standing, looking shocked. I quickly ran to him because I knew he'd get the wrong idea from what he saw.

Maki, wait! I grabbed his arm, and he looked into my eyes.

Maki: Is that why you don't want me to get close to Seiji? Because you have feelings for your brother?

I don't like him. He mistook me for you. That's why he did it.

Maki: Me???

Yes, let's go. I'm getting sleepy. - I said, holding his waist.

Maki: What about Yujin? He's sleeping on the floor.

Yujin or me? - I raised an eyebrow, and he seemed scared.

Maki: I...you.

I smiled and carried him into the room.

Maki's POV

[I felt something hard pressed against my thigh. I immediately reached for it and my eyes shot open when I touched it, accompanied by a soft moan from Ayato.]

Ayato: Ughh... hmm

[I quickly sat up. Of all the things I could have touched, it had to be that! I thought to myself as I removed my hand from his private area and carefully got out of bed.]

[I was about to open the door when Ayato's phone, which was on his study table, rang. I walked over to check who it was.]

Azumi?? I was about to answer the call when he hung up.

[Who is this Azumi? And why so many missed calls? Is she Ayato's girlfriend?? I nearly dropped the phone when Ayato spoke. When I turned around, he was sitting up and looking at me.]

Ayato: What are you doing with my phone?

[I looked at my hand holding his phone, smiled at him, and he stood up, moving closer to me.]

Ayato: I was just checking the time. Don't worry...

[I stopped mid-sentence when I saw Ayato's erection clearly visible through his thin pants. He stopped too and followed my gaze.]

Ayato: What did you do while I was sleeping?

Touch it? - I said briefly, still looking down.

Ayato: Touch what?!

[I looked at him and just smiled as his expression grew harsher.]

I-I grabbed the blanket because I felt... cold, hehe - I said while discreetly stepping towards the door.

Ayato: Did I ask you to leave?

Good grief, Ayato. It's too early for this, it's like you've swallowed a microphone...

[I sat on the bed, irritated by his questioning. He just stood there, still glaring at me.]

Alright, I'll tell you the truth. I didn't mean to touch it. I just felt something hard and, boom, I grabbed it.

[I pointed at his private area, and I could see Ayato's face turning red.]

And you know what... - I paused and stood up.

Ayato: W..what?!

The soft sound of your moan was so pleasing to hear...

[I smiled again, and I saw his ears turning red as he avoided my gaze.]

Ayato: Get out!

Huh? Just a moment ago, it seemed like you didn't want me to leave your room and now...

Ayato: I SAID GET OUT!

[I covered my ears due to his loud voice. If you weren't my stepbrother, I would have punched you.]

F..fine, I'm leaving!

[But before I stepped out of the door, I wouldn't let Ayato yell at me without a retort. So, I approached his private area and saw him frozen in place.]

Lil buddy, enjoy your time because in a few minutes Ayato will be moaning...

Ayato: MAKII!! YOU PERVERT!!

[Ayato was about to grab me, but I quickly dodged and ran out of the room.]

ENJOY YOUR TIME! - I shouted, laughing, as I teased him.

Ayato: SHUT UP!!

[As I was heading downstairs, I saw Seiji and Yujin lying on the floor. Seiji was hugging Yujin's feet, and Yujin had his other foot on Seiji's face.]

[I hurried over to them, laughing.]

What a nice day, HAHAHA. Your good looks mean nothing when Yujin can just put his feet on you, HAHAHA.

To Be Continued....