If Daniel have his noona around I don't think bro will go out having free will fighting his ass off lowkey. I missed this au.
"Where are you going, Daniel Park?" You stood by the front door, blocking the way with your arms crossed.
Daniel stammered, sweats running down his face, "I uh- I have to pick up something." He grin sheepishly.
"Pick up what and where?" You asked firmly without moving an inch.
"Uh, package. From Jay's house." He lied terribly. It's obvious but you kept asking anyway. "And how many minutes does it take for to get to his house by walking?"
"Like ten? If I ran."
Approximately twenty by average athlete but Daniel's not an average athlete, is he? Still, you want him to come clean to your directly tonight!
"Can't you wait untill tomorrow? It's late."
"But this package is really important. I need it now. Or it'll uh- expired!"
You raised a brow, "Expired? It is a food?"
"Yes!" He nod rapidly as he reached for the doorknob behind you. "I'll have to go now bye-" but you caught his wrist swiftly and bring it upward.
"Not so fast." You glared. "What are you hiding from me?" Face leaning close to his.
"Nothing!" His eyes averted. Darting anywhere else but you.
"Clearly." You let him go and walked back to the main room. "Sit back down. Have you finish your homework?"
"I-"
"Finish it now."
"I can finish it tomorrow morning." He reasoned, followed his gaze back to you as you settle back down on the table to continue eating your supper.
"Your report card is...bad."
Your voice is calm but processing. The moment Daniel heard the news coming from you, he know he's done for. He's aware of your rules when it comes to education. If he don't do better, you'll cut off his contact, his ramen privilege and take control of his schedule. And worse of all, he can't go to mission and save the world. He didn't have his parents to keep him in track. That's where you came in. Had been for years.
Like it or not, he forced himself to sit back down across from you with hands on his lap and nervous pursed lips.
You went through his exam papers. Carefully turn the pages with care as you analyze the question and his answers. Every seconds passed feels like his soul been pulled out painfully.
When you put down the papers with a firm thud he flinched, waiting for you to say your words.
Then you open you mouth.
"From now on."
No..
"Limited phone usage."
No.
"No more ramens."
No!
"No hangouts after school."
No!!
"and definitely no mission."
"No!!!" He arched his back, yelling to the ceiling with his hands on his head.
You clicked your tongue in irritation, smacking the papers in your hand onto the table. "You think I want to do this? What will mom think? His baby boy running around in circles chasing a ghost with his bully friends."
Your brother looked at you like you just offended his entire life purpose. "You don't understand! I stop bad guys! And my friends aren't bullies. Well- not anymore but still!"
You scoffed, arms crossed over you're chest, "Regardless, your friends are bad influence! And it's affecting your studies. If you're such a genius while you fight people, I don't care but the fact that your grades are dropping is exactly the issue!" You point down his report cards.
The more you speak, Daniel wanted to defend himself but he couldn't find the words. His throat got stuck because you made obvious points. And it's because it's you. He didn't want to disappoint you in any how. You continue,
"You're not proving how this...fighting routine is making you a better person, Daniel. I support your morals and good guy tendencies to "cleanse all evil"." You air quote. "But you have to help me trust you too. With your own education. Without them, you'll be like those... gangsters. No way of life."
His eyes dropped to his lap with a defeated sigh before meeting yours again. "I know. I'm sorry. I-I'll do better. I promise!"
Your face softened, though just slightly, "You better. But rules are rules. You have to provide time for yourself. Not others. The world will keep moving whether you save it or not." You shot him a sympathetic look with a pause,"
"You're no hero, Daniel. Don't waste your life like this. I don't want anything bad to happen to you either. You understand, right?"
"I understand, noona..." He exhaled with a final nod.
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"Yo, Danny! Why the rush?? I thought we have plans today." Zack turn his head towards Daniel who's packing his bag as school ended for the day.
"I can't, sorry. I promised my sister, I study since my grades been dropping." Daniel zipped his bag clumsily.
Zack blinked, "Seriously? Are you grounded?"
"Y-yes..." He admitted gruffly.
"BHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Daniel Park?! Is grounded?? What are you? Five??" Speak of the devil, Vin Jin himself emerged from thin air as soon as he heard the news. Barking laughters with his pointy finger.
Zack rolled his eyes, ignoring the Cheonliang's master's antic. "Eh, I was gonna cancel on you anyway. I got studies to catch up too."
Jay's head perk in anticipation, nodding along as he point his books. Indicating he too needed to catch up on the previous lessons for missing the school days like the rest.
Vasco's hand rested on Zack's shoulder as he appeared out of thin air. "Then we all in the same page." "Fuck, where did you came from?!"
"Jace been helping me collecting notes and homeworks. I feel bad. We shouldn't skip school anymore, guys."
Vin scoffed turning to leave, "Tch, you nerds are no match for me anyway."
Jay tap Daniel's shoulder and tilted his head. "Should we do study group together?" Daniel repeat Jay's suggestion, making Vin stopped on his track.
"I don't know Jay. Noona's routine is pretty strict. You've met her before. I don't want you to be uncomfortable."
Zack butted in with a smirk, "Oh c'mon. You think we're bunch of babies that can't handle a little strictness? We just have to do revision, homework and pop quiz. Like a tuition. Except it's free."
Daniel scratched the back of his head, "I mean-" "Daniel Park." Vin's shadow loomed over him.
"Is your sister...hot and single?"
"Uh. Last time I check, she was seeing someone."
"Hah! Seeing, not dating." Vin roughly pat Daniel's back before turning his heels again towards the exit. "Okay, let's go, sissies!"
"Uh, to where?"
"Your house, duh. It's study group remember? You better have food there. And it's better be good.
.
Normal people would have expect warm welcome. But not from you.
"So."
"You're the bullies that's been forcing Daniel to be friends with you and do your bidding."
The four of them except Daniel taken aback by your accusation. And they haven't even stop there foot inside the house yet. They already faced with this stern older sister Park. Daniel stood on the side like a guilty small child with his hands together and tense shoulders. Zack leaned towards him and whispered,
"On second thought-" "Hey!" They all flinched at your tone. Your eyes narrowed deep into the high schoolers' souls.
"I asked you a question. Do you came to apologize?"
"What??" Vin scowled rudely. "Hell n-mmph!!" Jay's clasped his hand over his mouth, shaking his head with fear.
"Jay." You addressed. "Nice to see you again. You haven't been fighting again, have you?"
Jay shook his head, giving you a convincing smile and a thumbs up. That earned a hint of approval from you.
"Noona!" Vasco straighten up his posture like a cadet before bowing his head down. "We'd like to apologize."
"Dude, what are you doing?" Zack muttered with slight panic. Vasco however didn't get the cue, "I'm apologizing. You should too. You used to picked on Daniel."
"Oi!! What are you-!" Zack head turned between each people with sheer audacity and betrayal. "I didnt-!" His eyes met yours burning one. Zack felt like his soul about to be pulled out at any moment. Immediately he bow his head down, trembling like a leave.
"I'm sorry, noona! I love Daniel! Daniel's my best friend! Please don't tell my girlfriend! I want to have three kids with her and die happy!"
Jay, out of habit, bow alongside his friends. Not wanting to be on your bad side or you'll never let Daniel out of the house again.
"Tch." You watched the boys paying their respect on you while seeking forgiveness. Which is something. Then your eyes turned to the other guy where his bangs over his one eye.
"And you?"
"Me?" Vin shoved his hands in pockets. "I'm Daniel's..." Vin hesitated. His face kept his cool. He acknowledged that you're pretty so he didn't want to miss this change to get your number.
"Best friend too." He sling his arms around Daniel's neck. "Right, Danny?"
Jay, Vasco and Zack turn their heads (while still I'm bowing position) towards him with collective glares of disbelief.
"Oi! You lying fuck!" Zack broke his stance. "Apologize like a man right now! You think you can back off that easily?!" So did Jay and Vasco.
"You bullied Duke too! Apologize to the nice noona."
"Guys!" Daniel stuttered, getting between them as they huddled.
"Why are you even here, huh? You don't even want to study!"
"You too, Zack." Vasco chimed.
"Shut up! That's not the point!"
"I'm here to study, alright. You fucks just never see me do it!" Vin barked.
"Don't fucking lie to me, you piece of shit. I know you!"
"Oh you know me?? Do you know these nuts?"
"Guys, please..."
You just stared at the commotion with unreadable expression.
.
The five of them sit on their knees by the table, hands on the wooden desk with their books laying around. Quiet and obedient. The bumps on their heads throb painfully after your beat down. Quick, yet they sting.
"Why do you get hit also? Aren't you her baby brother?" Zack whispered at Daniel.
"I'm not an exception." Daniel shifted slightly.
"Bummer."
Vin tap his pen against the sheet of paper, leaning closer over to Vasco's shoulder. The leader of Burn Knuckles saw this and closes his notebook like a child. Blocking the answers from Vin.
"Copying is wrong, you can't do that!"
"Who said I'm copying? Have you ever heard of inspiration?"
"We're not even from the same class!"
"We learned the same subject, you dumbass!"
"Guys, keep quiet!" Zack yelled-whispered. Finger over his lips to shush them or you'll come storming.
And you did.
.
Vasco and Vin stand by the two corners of the house, facses having the wall. Their head earned another bump from your assault.
"This is abuse, by the way." Vin grumbled.
"It's called discipline." Vasco corrected him.
"'Discipline' my ass."
Zack sighed from the desk, "They're just asking for it, at this point." He turned to Daniel. "Your sister sure do pack a punch. I have respect for her. You must feel lucky."
Daniel nodded, "It's nice being taken care of. I want to make up for it. She's right. I've been falling behind." His eyes trailed to the words in the notebook, his hand never stop writing.
"I want to make it last before she move out."
Zack frowned, "Don't you mean when you move out?"
Daniel shrugged, "I have a feeling she'll leave first. Moving in with her partner some day."
"That's nice then." Zack hummed. "I want to move in with Mira too one day."
Your brother agreed, "I want her to be happy. Without having to worry about me."
"So your sister is dating someone?" Zack questioned, glancing around to make sure you aren't nearby to catch them gossip about you.
"She better not." Vin's voiced muffled from the corner, making Zack eyes rolled.
Daniel paused, "I don't want to assume. I've seen her talked to this guy once or twice before but I never question it. I don't want to invade her privacy. She would've tell me if she wants to."
"Yo, what if it's the enemy!" Zack blinked. Jay nudged the boxer with his elbow. "What?" He shrugged defensively. "Worse case scenario. No offense, Daniel."
Truth be told, that got the Allied's leader thinking deeper than he expected. Finger rested under his chin, "No, you're right."
"I have to be careful. I have to make sure noona is safe. It could be anyone and we wouldn't know."
Zack nodded with approval, "Exactly. Oh by the way do you happen to know anything about this guy?"
Jay nudged him again and shot him a pointy look as if to say 'I thought we aren't gonna gossip about this'.
Daniel chuckled and brushed him off, "It's okay, Jay. We're friends, so it's between us. He's a police officer."
Both Zack and Jay's face lit up in pure surprised as they lean closer, "Yah?? A cop? Your sister hit a jackpot or what? Ya hear that, Vin? Ain't even a chance in hell."
"Shut the fuck up." Vin muttered, hands clenched.
"If it's a police officer, we shouldn't worry, right? He's the good guy." Vasco butted in.
Zack sighed, "Man, you're so gullible. You haven't watched movies do you?"
"Of course, I do! Cops are usually useless in superhero movies but they're never bad."
"That means you haven't watch enough movies! Or in fact, a crime documentary."
"Crime...docu..menta..ny?"
"Documentary, idiot! D-O-K-O-"
As the conversation goes, Daniel can't help but to ponder silently to himself. The whole point is to trust his sister as you did to him. It's only fair, right? That's why you're keeping this from him. So he wouldn't judge you. He exhaled, deciding he should keep his nose off your personal matters. Until you ready to share it with it.
