Chapter 14 Sibling Fight

Dan is a very weird individual. That I can conclude. It wasn't that long until they left that I decided to do a little stretching. I jumped off of the couch and did a few hops in place. I wore my flats again and decided to take a little stroll.

The twins were allowed to leave so why can't I? I'll return soon anyway.

I went out of the room and was deciding on which way I was supposed to go when I heard voices. It was coming from my right. Curiously, I followed the sound. Then, just as I was about to turn to a corner, I stopped. The twins were in the middle of the hallway talking. On reflex, I quickly moved back so I wouldn't be spotted.

By now, it would be the best and wise decision to return, but they seem to be in a serious conversation. Maybe I should stay and listen?

"So, how do you feel right now?" Dan was asking his brother with a very wide and teasing grin.

"I'm fine. Just finished getting some fresh air and some thinking."

"Rose is beautiful, isn't she?" He asked as he leaned on the wall beside the window.

They are talking about me, right? The same Rose that they are calling beautiful? Well maybe I am. I blushed in embarrassment, but still continued to listen.

"Yes she is." Ren agreed. "She is beautiful despite her jungle girl attitude."

Gee. Thanks. A compliment and an insult. Wow.

When I looked at Dan he was smiling. His eyes seemed to sparkle and he nodded his head in excitement. "Really?! And do you feel something when you see her?" He continued to press on.

"Uhh....yes." Ren seemed uncomfortable.

"Really?!" His smile seemed to grow bigger. 

I nodded my head. "Yes. Why else would I consider her as our sister if I don't feel anything. Right?"

"..."

I was crying tears of joy. The twins like me so much, that they consider me as their sister!?

Dan, though, seemed disappointed at his brother. Ren stared at him with a confused expression then I watched the expression on his face turn into anger. "What? What did I do?!" Ren asked. He just pouted at him and started to turn his back and said, "Idiot."

"Wait! What do you mean?!" Ren even his pace to his brother, who were now headed in my direction. Dan just ignored him as he continued to walk. "Come on brother. Talk to me!"

"No. Find out yourself, stupid."

"What? Why wouldn't you just tell me why you're upset? Brother tell me! Why are you ignoring me?"

"Cause you're stupid!" He said and left him there, confused.

"Brother! Come on. What did I do?"

"Shut up"

"But-"

"No. Shut your mouth."

"Brother!"

It's time for me to go back. I gathered my skirt up and heard a few gasps from the maids when I exposed my legs. Geez, I forgot about their manners here.

I bolted for the room. Once I came in, a maid was just serving my lunch on the table. She had a confused look on her face, but I simply placed a finger to my lips. "Shh." I said. She simply nodded, bowed, and made her exit.

I sat on the table with my lunch on a tray and started to fill my stomach with the yummy delight. It was good. I started eating a bit fast to make it seem like I was in the room the whole time eating when Ren and Dan arrived. I could only guess that the twins haven't settled their disputes because they didn't say anything to each other. It wasn't until the lessons started again that I wish I did something to help them make up.

"Rose! Straighten your back!" Ren ordered.

"No Rose! Chin up and face me! Don't listen to him." Dan argued.

I was really confused who to follow. And I have to be the unlucky person to be in the middle of this...Why are they even fighting?

"Rose! You'll wear these pairs of heels again." Ren brought out the shoes that I was wearing earlier.

I started to reach towards them when Dan shouted. "No, Rose! Wear these!" Dan brought out another pair of heels which I think is higher. It made me stare at it in horror.

"Brother are you crazy?! She almost fell back then with just these heels and you're making her wear an even higher one?" Ren asked his brother in disbelief.

"She was able to walk on those heels. It's time for her to go to the next level idiot!" Dan told his brother.

"Now who are you calling an idiot, idiot?"

"You are, idiot!"

By then they were arguing. Their voices rose in every insult.

Oh boy....

"What's your problem with me anyway? Why are you so mad at me all of a sudden?!" Ren shouted at his brother.

"That is for ME to know and for YOU to find out!" Dan answered back.

"ALRIGHT! Stop this right now." I screamed. I can't take this anymore!

They seemed surprised at my outburst as they looked at me. "You guys want me to wear heels?! Fine!" As soon as those words left my mouth, both the twins started to shove the heels that they were holding towards me.

"Take this one, Rose!"

"No! This one!"

I waved both shoes off with my hand. "Hey back off!" I said. "I'm gonna get another pair of heels." I muttered and marched towards the closet in my frustration. I heard the boys shouting at me, "Don't spread your legs apart when you walk!!"

"Shut up!!" I growled at them.

As soon as I got my pair of heels, shorter this time, the training continued.

"Rose, walk with me."

"No me!"

"Rose! Wear this!"

"Don't listen to him! Wear these instead!"

"Why are you always disagreeing with me?! Huh?!" Ren asked through gritted teeth as he closed the gap between them.

"Cause you're stupid and an idiot. That's why." Dan said with no emotion at all. Completely unaffected by Ren's rage.

I better stop them before it worsens. "Uhh...guys. Break it up." I got in between them as I gently pushed them apart. They were still bickering and I was about to punch them in the face when Dan held my curl fist in his hands.

"A Princess does not punch, but slap." He said. "Allow me to show you the proper way of slapping someone." He pulled a white glove from his pocket and slapped Ren's face. It hit with a smack.

"Hey!" Ren complained as he clutched his slapped cheek. I slapped my hand to my mouth as I laughed.

"Cool!" I said. "Can I try it?" Dan grinned down at me and winked.

"Why of course. Anything for the lovely Princess." He said as he offered me the glove. I took it.

"Hey wait a minute. That's the men's way of-"

SMACK!

I giggled at the impact. Cool.

"Rose!" Ren growled at me and glared at his brother, who started to chuckle. Ren took the glove from me and slapped his brother next.

"Hey!" Dan glared at his brother.

"You started it! And don't you dare teach Rose how to slap!"

Oh boy. I was pretty sure that I was supposed to stop them...

"Alright let's be serious now and stop this." I said as I broke them apart once again

Dan huffed at his brother and held my hand which was resting on his chest. He kissed it which surprised me and made Ren twitch. I saw Dan smirking at his brother before he faced me. "My deepest apology my Princess. Does it really bother you when we fight?"

If Dan won't stop being this ridiculous, then I might fight him myself.

"Yes because whenever you guys fight you bring it on to ME!" I said in a 'duh' tone.

"Forgive me, Princess. Come. We shall practice somewhere else and leave this man be." He jerked his head towards Ren as he started to pull me away.

I knew it. This guy was really up to something.

We were about to leave the room when I felt a tug on my other arm. "And where do you intend to take her?" Ren asked his brother, not letting go of my arm. I looked at both of them in alarm.

Oh please don't play tug-of-war. Oh please oh please oh please. I chanted in my mind.

Dan scoffed at his brother. "Somewhere away from you." he said as he tugged at my other hand.

Dan please don't start tugging!!

Ren tugged at my arm next. "You are not taking her anywhere but in this room." His tone of voice was laced with finality.

"Just because you're the eldest doesn't mean I have to follow your orders." Dan said as he pulled me towards him again.

Ren's face turned into a scowl at his brother's words. "I'm not gonna repeat myself, Dan. You are not going anywhere with her without me and that is final." He said with authority and once again pulled me towards him.

"Oh my my my. Why do you care so much, Ren? Does it really bother you where I take Rose with me? ALL ALONE?" With that said, Dan was able to pull me off of Ren's hold. I was about to thank him for relieving me of their mini tug-of-war thing, but then he crushed me to his chest so hard that my air was cut off.

I'm gonna lie if I tell you that Dan stinks because he doesn't. In fact, he smells really nice. I'm gonna stop talking about this now.

"Of course it bothers me! Who knows what you'll do to her." Ren accused his brother. At those words Dan gasped dramatically. "Are you telling me that I'll do something to her when we're alone? Oh brother you're still stupid."

I pounded on Dan's chest not because I wanted him to stop arguing with Ren but because I needed to breathe or else I might see the afterlife very soon. I don't care if you guys kill each other but don't drag me!

"Then what are you gonna do? Huh?!"

"Tsk tsk tsk. We'll proceed to training of course! What? Do you think that I'll do SOMETHING to her?"

"N-No! W-what are you talking about?"

"Oh my. What a dirty little mind you have there brother."

I was finally able to gather some enough strength as I punched Dan on the gut. He doubled over as he clutched his stomach and groaned in pain. I was able to get away from him as I gasped for air. Actually, both of us gasped for air.

I greedily breathed the air and filled my lungs.

"Rose are you okay?" Ren asked in concern as he reached out for me.

"Hey, what about me?" Dan asked when he was finally able to recover from my punch. Man does punching him hurt. I kind of felt his abs when I punched him. Man those things are hard. Luckily I punch like a man but it didn't prevent my hand from throbbing.

Stupid abs.

"You deserve it, brother." Ren said to his brother in anger.

"Huh. Now why are you so angry? It's not like I did something to you." Dan said cockily.

"Shut up! Rose is training with me. Right, Rose?"

"No, she will not be training with someone as stupid as you. Isn't that right, Rose?" Dan asked. By now they were coming closer to me, offering their hand. I stepped back a little in fear of them.