Sweet Devil [BL]

Chapter 35. Spoiled Adult

Alright, he did know that his delicate appearance was often subject to mockery when he was young, but was it enough to call it bullying? Did he have to report it to his sister? Should he really mention the existence of those brainless kids, even though he could remember neither their faces nor their names? What was the point?!

No one dared to mock his pretty face later on, anyway. So, he couldn't care less about some stupid brats. With this in mind, he arbitrarily decided that he hadn't been bullied in school and chose not to say a thing to his overbearing sister, unaware that his evasive behavior worried her to death.

Masha could not help but feel depressed when she remembered the discussions she had had with Misha. She dearly loved her brother, but she had to admit that he was a little silly, and sometimes, it was hard to have a serious talk with him. Her words seemed to go in one ear and out the other. It often felt like she was talking to air.

No... That wasn't exactly true now, not since Misha recovered from his fever a month ago. Since then, Misha didn't act as foolishly as he usually did. Though she wouldn't admit it aloud, he seemed to have become cleverer.

Firstly, his pranks were well thought out compared to before. Putting worms in a purse wasn't anything complicated, but baking earthworms-flavored muffins needed quite the creativity, the skills, and the means. And it seemed like it was something he had thought of all by himself. From what he said, Dereck's words only gave him the idea, and his friend didn't actually help him conceive such a nasty prank.

Secondly, there was this new light in his eyes that shone brightly. Masha couldn't explain why, but she often had the impression of talking to a small adult instead of a child who suffered from mental disabilities. This strange impression always disappeared as quickly as it had appeared, giving rise to an odd feeling in her heart.

Thirdly, they bickered a lot less.

Scoffing at herself, the teenager shook her head, thinking that something was wrong with her brain. Although the boy was acting a bit odd lately, he was still her cute little brother.

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Once they arrived at the Oka National Park and found their campsite, they started to unload the car. Misha wanted to help, but his mother told him that it was unnecessary. However, he didn't let go of the matter this time and insisted that sitting and doing nothing was boring. He would much prefer to help them.

After bickering back and forth with her stubborn son, Mrs. Brown changed tactics. She took a backpack on top of the pile of luggage and pulled out the boy's swim shorts and sandals, a towel, and a bottle of sun cream. With a tone of voice that didn't allow any protestation, she said, "It's hot today, so how about going to the beach with Gabriel? Go have some fun while we set up the tents."

"But—"

"Children should play and stay out of the way," Masha interrupted, pinching his cheeks mercilessly.

"But Gabriel is not a kid!" Misha rolled his eyes, trying to escape from his sister's clutches—his attempt miserably failed.

"But he is our guest," his mother reminded him. "And you can't go to the beach alone, so he might as well accompany you. Play and relax by the beach for two hours, then come back."

"But—!"

Ignoring her son's shout of protest, Gulnas lifted her head and looked at the teenager, "Could you take care of him, please?"

"Certainly," Gabriel nodded with a polite smile, putting the heavy-looking bag he was holding on the picnic table. While the mother and daughter duo were talking and trying to convince the boy, he had been helping Alexey unload the car.

Just like this, the teenager and the boy were sent to the beach by the girls. It felt as if they had suddenly become deaf—but only to the child's objections. No matter what he said or did, they still pushed him toward the trail leading to the beach and handed a small bag containing the swim trunks and other necessities to Gabriel

With a crestfallen face, Misha sullenly stared at the two women of his family. Why were they like this? Didn't they know that he'd grow into a self-centered, spoiled adult if they kept babying him like this?!

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Mini theater

ML: Misha, you do know that you're already an adult?

MC: So, what? Their parenting skills still suck!

ML: Are you saying that they raised you badly?

MC: How could they? My mom died when I was young, and Masha was always working.... Well, you get the picture.

Autor: When we think about it, the one who raised you in your past life, wasn't it Gabriel?

MC: Fuck, you're right! ('◉⌓◉')

Author: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

MC: Gaby, your raising skills are awful! The worst of all! See how violent I'm?

ML: I'm pretty sure that's not due to my teaching, however...

Chapter revised on 2022-05-04

Edited by Clozed! ♥

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