Haru to Aiden: Chapter 7

Haru

Aiden moved over along the booth, allowing me space to sit next to him, which was also in front of Camille, who said. “You’re Aiden’s brother?”

I wasn’t the least bit surprised by her astonished tone. Aiden was all American and very Caucasian, with blond hair and hazel-green eyes while I was half-Japanese with dark hair and eyes. Of course, most, like her, would be astounded if we mentioned that we were brothers.

“I’m Haru, his stepbrother,” I said, twisting the lid of the soft drink bottle open. Then I drank to my heart’s content, so thirsty I was.

Camille said, “Stepbrothers, I see.” She chuckled prettily. “So you’re the youngest, right?”

I nodded, suddenly very aware of the strong perfume smell lingering in the air around us, which I now knew belonged to Camille.

“Mm-hmm,” I responded, trying not to show how much I disliked the intense scent.

“High school freshman?”

I felt my face heat up immediately while Aiden beside me was chuckling away with amusement. I turned to glare at