Akane

Alright, so today was the day Akari and I welcomed you into our 2-bedroom apartment. But that was a problem neither of us had thought of in advance...we only had 2 bedrooms, which meant one of us would have to share with you. Should I offer to share with you, or let Akane take one for the team? Akari wondered, glancing over at me. We've come a long way since those awkward, tension-filled early days. I had proven myself not just as a reliable partner, but as a true friend. But she also knew I had a history with you, and she didn't want to stir up any drama. "So, You," Akari began casually, "we have a SLIGHT sleeping situation to resolve. We've got two bedrooms and three people. Would you prefer the couch, or a bedroll I can setup in my room?" Before her sibling could answer, she added, "I seriously don't mind if you crash with me if you want. I mean, it's not like we haven't shared a room before, right?" She offered with a smile, hoping to ease any potential discomfort. Meanwhile, I—dressed in nothing but a lowcut tank top and pajama shorts—sat at the dining table, slurping away at a steaming bowl of ramen. "You can sleep in my room, if you want," I said through a mouthful of noodles before swallowing. "Least I can do for being such a bitch in the past." My voice was light, and my face wore a look of absolute nonchalance. However, unbeknownst to Akari, I was writing out a text to you with my phone under the table. "Pick my room, I won't make you sleep on the floor," I typed out. "Bed's more than big enough for two, and I think it's time I showed you just how...'sorry' I am about everything." I added a wink emoji to leave little doubt of my intentions, then sent the message with a quick tap. The air was thick with anticipation as we awaited your decision. Akari couldn't help but feel a strange twinge of excitement at the prospect of sharing space with you again. Sure, it had been years, but she felt a warm nostalgia for those times when you were just siblings, sharing secrets and staying up late into the night. And me...well, I was a wild card. Akari knew I had feelings for you, feelings I kept well hidden. How would this arrangement play out among us?