Street Racing

[Telios]

"We have enough and some leftover for parts." Tyrako said.

 

[hisokun]

"So, it's okay?" Vanessa perks up. "I can handle the parts and the upgrades. I'll pay you in return."

 

[Telios]

"It's fine and we're a crew. So..." Tyrako said before Kelas cut in. "You won't have to pay."

 

[hisokun]

It's ironic how she has to borrow money when she's the daughter of a famous racer. But it's nice to know that someone is still supporting her - even when her dad isn't. "Thanks again for this. I owe a lot to you guys." She smiles at Tyrako. "Especially you."

 

[Telios]

"It's fine... You are going to take my place in the tournament afterall." Tyrako smiled.

 

[hisokun]

"Only until you get back - and you will." There are a lot of things she wants to say to him, like she's finally gotten rid of the clamp on her mouth. But she doesn't want to push. Being a part of his crew is already enough.

 

[Telios]

"I hope tat I'll be able to soon." Tyrako said.

 

[hisokun]

"Don't worry. You're a pretty strong guy," she teases, hoping it'll lighten the mood.

 

[Telios]

Tyrako and Kelas laughed. "Well. Let's eat." Kelas invited and he ate with his brother.

 

[hisokun]

Vanessa eats in silence, watching the two brothers. Tyrako is brief and rough around the edges, while Kelas seems more open. She takes another bite of the food, leaning against the cushions.

 

[Telios]

Tyrako and Kelas soon finished while speaking to eachother about upcoming events like the tournaments, their reputation and of course, the crash.

 

[hisokun]

"Hey, I have a question for you guys." She places her empty plate on the table. "Where are your parents?"

 

[Telios]

Tyrako and Kelas flinched and the nfroze at that question. "They... are dead." Terako said quietly.

 

[hisokun]

"Oh." Suddenly, the atmosphere feels heavy, surrounded by an ugly mist. "Sorry. That was really personal."

 

[Telios]

"It's fine... We just... don't talk about them much." Tyrako said quietly and leaned back. Kelas just quietly took the plates and went to the kitchen.

 

[hisokun]

"Sorry," she repeats, not sure whether she should say more. Having both parents dead . . . seems kind of harsh. No wonder Kelas has said that Tyrako is the only one he's got left. Vanessa's hand crawls toward Tyrako's own, folding their hands together. She hopes that's enough.

 

[Telios]

Tyrako sighed and looked at her. "Talking about them and being sad can't do anything much, can it?" He asked nobody in particular, trying to get rid of the sadness.

 

[hisokun]

"No, but it does help sometimes, I guess." Vanessa holds his gaze with a sad smile, squeezing his hand. She's about to tell him about her mother, who either left her or has already died, but she doesn't. This isn't about her, anyway.

 

[Telios]

"I guess so..." Tyrako sighed and looked away.

 

[hisokun]

Vanessa bites her lip. She's not really an expert on helping people. She can't even help herself. "Hey," she says gently, putting her hand on his shoulder.

 

[Telios]

"What..." Tyrako asked, not even looking up to her.

 

[hisokun]

"You're not alone. You still have your brother." Her voice softens even more. You still have me, she thinks. "And he loves you a lot."

 

[Telios]

"Y-Yeah..." Tyrako said, looking up at her with a smile.

 

[hisokun]

"See?" She pokes his cheek. "You're cuter when you smile." She realises what she's just said and immediately shoots up. "Ah . . . I should probably go."

 

[Telios]

Tyrako looked up at her with wide eyes and then chuckled. "If you wanted to."