Where exactly is the dividing line between romantic love and familial love?
Now, not only Elian can't tell the difference, but Vili is in the same boat.
They've lived together for so long...
So long that their lives became intertwined, like half of their bodies.
In the shimmering reflection of the ruby, the colors are identical, slightly contracted, then suddenly magnified in the next second, their auras intertwined.
The piano began to play a harmonious melody once more, though it was still the same two people playing, the rhythm was completely different. It creaked and groaned, sometimes soft, sometimes loud, and even mixed with strange noises.
The young performer, unable to contain his emotions, softly hummed a tune that matched the rhythm, but it sounded more like a broken sob.
The pure white lilies on the windowsill were awakened from their slumber, but blushed upon seeing what was before them. They quietly bent their stems and leaves, swaying as they hid themselves behind the curtains.
This impromptu concert lasted for a long time, until dawn broke and the musicians were exhausted, no longer having the strength to even lift their hands to press the keys, before it finally came to an end.
Vili nestled in Elijah's arms, her pink fingertips lightly clutching the man's collar, her curled eyelashes stained with teardrops, trembling slightly as if she were about to open them.
Even so, he did not forget his original question.
"so……"
His voice was hoarse, with a sticky, honey-like tone at the end. As soon as he spoke, Vili realized something was wrong. Before he could finish speaking, he buried his face in Elijah's chest to avoid his kiss.
His mouth was completely numb...
Elijah was disappointed, but he didn't mind. He lifted the person in his arms up affectionately, just like when his younger brother was young. His movements were practiced, but with a tenderness that he didn't have back then.
"My concerns..."
Elijah murmured to himself, and subconsciously recalled the dream he had just had. He suddenly asked a question.
“Vili, do you remember… when you were about thirteen or fourteen years old, you avoided me for a few days?”
"..."
The boy in her arms tilted his head, thought for a moment, and then suddenly exclaimed "Ah!"
“I remember…” he licked his lips, his ears turning red, “Why bring this up all of a sudden?”
"I get angry when you bring up old grievances!"
Elijah chuckled and patted his head.
"I just suddenly remembered."
"Tell my brother... okay?"
Vili was quite pleased with his "humble" attitude, gave a soft hum, and slowly opened his mouth.
"Those few days..."
He recalled.
"I lost my last baby tooth."
"It's embarrassing that my mouth is so big and there's a black hole in it. I don't want my brother to see it, so I've been avoiding you..."
Elijah paused, somewhat stunned.
"...Is that all?"
"yes."
Vili peeked out to see his expression.
"What else could it be?"
"..."
For some reason, Elijah suddenly burst into laughter. It was rare for him to laugh so unrestrainedly, his chest even shaking violently.
Willie looked up at him, clearly not understanding what was going on, but just hearing that laughter made the corners of his mouth unconsciously turn up in a smile.
...What is that?
He buried his head back in the man's neck and nuzzled against him.
After a long while, Elijah finally stopped laughing. He hugged the boy tightly in his arms, tilted his head slightly and pressed his face against the top of the boy's fluffy hair, and spoke softly.
"Since Willy is being so honest, brother will no longer hide it from me."
"My worries, anxieties, and confusion..."
“Villi, my brother.”
Do you think we'll be together forever?
In the stillness, he received no answer, for the sleepy young vampire had already fallen into a deep sleep.
Elijah no longer needed to answer.
They are the only remaining brothers in the world who share the same bloodline from the Hughes family; they are inseparable and indistinguishable from one another.
Their bond was closer than that of friends, and even stronger than that of parents.
Vampires never read fairy tales, but even he had heard that kind of ending—
In the end, they lived happily ever after.
Forever and ever.
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