(Early Morning July 13)
*Your POV*
You and Makoto were silent, sitting on the living room couch. Sae, sitting across from both of you, held her eyes closed and arms crossed. Makoto had changed into her school uniform—a tense environment. Sae let out a long sigh before opening her eyes and staring at you both.
Sae: How long?
Makoto: I-I'm sorry?
Sae: Do I need to spell it out? How long have you two been a thing?
Makoto: O-Oh... Um... Since late May.
Sae: A couple of months? You kids sure move fast... Too fast for my liking.
You: Sae-san, if I can say-
Sae: And YOU, zip it.
You: Yes Ma'am!
You tightened your arms and straightened up at her command. She was furious and not in the mood. Makoto giggled a little at your response to her sister. Maybe she was getting some future ideas, for what? You don't want to know.
Sae: Some partner you are. I thought I could trust you, and you decided to date my sister from under my nose. How do you explain this?
Makoto: Sis... We are both in school, so it was only natural I might find someone I like.
Sae: That I understand, but why him? Why did it have to be the person I had to go to work with and see and remember what I just saw earlier? The secondhand embarrassment is indeed real here. If anyone at the office knew about you guys, I would never hear the end of it. Do you think I would approve of your relationship with Y/N?
Makoto: Sis I can explain.
Sae: Oh, you better, because I am not going to hold back. You had better have a good explanation and reason for me.
Makoto: You used to tell me that someone who was like dad would be a great fit as a boyfriend for me. Y/N is a young Detective in the force because of you. You should know how much he takes after Dad and how much promise he has in the force.
Sae: Bringing up Dad and what I said before will not help you here.
Makoto: Y/N is the man I love. He has looked out for me and made my life much more enjoyable.
Sae: God, I regret this talk already. What does he actually bring? Other than indecently kissing my little sister in my house.
Makoto: We both agreed to take our relationship this far. And he isn't bad to me. He cares for me and loves me no matter what.
Makoto firmly grasps your hand in hers. You squeeze it back as a soft blush hits your cheeks. Sae looks at this interaction and twitches her eye in disapproval.
Sae: I'll believe it when I see it. For now, he is not allowed over here anymore.
Makoto: But Sis-!
Sae: No! I won't have you two acting in such a manner anymore. You must stay in this relationship and must never talk. Speaking of which, I am going to be taking your phone and making sure you can't speak to him on there.
Makoto: That isn't fair!
Sae: I am the one who pays for this place; I paid for that phone! You will listen to me and that is final!
You: Sae-san, if I may.
Sae: What is it? Make it quick, then get out of my house.
You: We didn't mean any disrespect, honest. We were in a rough spot, and I came to see Makoto this early in the morning to check on her. One thing led to another, and you found us like that.
Sae: All the more reason to stop "this".
You: Makoto has been a massive joy in my life since moving to Japan. I don't think I could have found a more amazing person to fall for than her. She takes a lot after you and your father; I can tell she wants to honor you both. I am sorry you had to find out the way you did; I know that doesn't show me well, but I promise I respect you and her all the more dearly. I would love to have your blessing as her older sister, my partner, and the only family that I can talk to. Please let me continue to date Makoto.
A short silence follows after your sudden outburst. Sae sighs briefly before reaffirming her stance.
Sae: This conversation is over. I know you can be a good guy, but I don't want you involved with my sister anymore; that is final. I am sorry, but please leave.
You: *Sigh* I see. I'm sorry for bothering you, Sae-san. Makoto, I'm sorry. I'll leave you two be.
Makoto: B-But..!
Sae: Leave it Makoto.
Getting up from your seat, you turn and face the door and proceed to walk toward the hallway. You want to cry, the painful feeling of this moment crushing your heart. It was worse than any feeling ever. It made your affliction child's play compared to this deep pain...
Makoto: NO!
You feel soft, warm arms wrap around your waist. Makoto hides her face in your back; a wet feeling hits your back as Makoto's tears stain your clothes. You try to move, but she keeps you still.
Sae: Makoto, let go of him now.
Makoto: No! I won't let him go; I never will. He is too important to me. Saying goodbye to the man I love like this... Hurts beyond anything I have felt.
She felt the same way as you. It was crushing.
Sae: Makoto, I am not going to do this; let go of him now, or I will have to force him out.
Makoto: I won't let you!
Sae: For the love of... Makoto, go to your room now! This is over.
Makoto: I'll show you... I'll show you why he is the person I want in my future!
Makoto slips her hands underneath your shirt. You jump in surprise, but she quickly pulls your shirt over your head, revealing your back to her sister, who can't help but stop in place. Unable to see her face, Sae was definitely "distracted" by your physique. But that wasn't Makoto's intention for this act...
Makoto: This scar... This large scar happened because of me.
You: Makoto, you don't need to-
Makoto: Shut it! I'll be the one to show her my mistakes, and I am proud to show her what it means to me.
Sae: Ahem..! He's got a large scar; what does that have to do with anything?
Makoto: It has to do with everything. I caused this scar because I was a stupid little girl. And without this scar, I would undoubtedly be dead...
Sae: What?
You:..
Makoto: Just before we got together... I got mad at him for a misunderstanding and ran from him. I felt betrayed by him, but he chased after me because he was worried. It was raining hard that day, and I didn't see the bus. Y/N jumped and shielded me from being hit, and he got a nasty cut. He could have easily died if I wasn't an idiot. He made sure I was safe above himself. He made me his top priority every day. Even when we weren't together, he always looked out for me. That's what made me realize how much I loved him... And that he loved me too... I don't know what I would do if he weren't by my side anymore! I love him... Sis... I love him so much it hurts... But I don't mind hurting as long as he is there for me...
Makoto's lips quiver, and she gently pulls your shirt back down and grips it tightly. You can't help but turn and wrap your arms around her. Pulling her close, you gently rub her shoulders.
Sae: I've seen enough...
You: I am sorry for intruding.
Sae: You. Stay.
Makoto: What?
Sae: You heard me. He stays.
Makoto: You mean it?
Sae: Don't get so excited; I had a long day as it was.
You: Sae-san...
Sae: Look, you saved my baby sister... If you did that for her, putting yourself at risk is reckless, but I thank you for it. You might be willing to stay, but you two must behave. I won't have this place be filled with you two love birds alone if I can help it.
Makoto: Sis... Thank you!
Makoto runs and hugs Sae. Sae blinks as she blushes and gently hugs her back.
Sae: You are still a little girl clinging to me like that, you know...
Makoto: And you're a big softie...
Sae: Hmph... As if...
The two sisters laugh, and you are welcome to be there.
Sae: You two have exams today, don't you? I know it's pretty early, but I'll give you two a ride to school in a minute; I need a shower. *Walks to the bathroom* Oh, and so we are clear, please keep it to just kissing.
Sae slips into the bathroom to turn on the shower, leaving you and Makoto by yourselves. Makoto cups your cheeks with a giggle and gives you a big kiss before hugging you tightly. You gently rub her head and sit with her...