A/N: Oh my goodness! I am so sorry this took so long! I got hit with a major writer's block and I just could not write this! But, I managed to get passed that, and write this update for those of you who have been waiting. I have planed some parts of this story, and I really want to write it. But, I need suggestions for what I should add. If anyone has any ideas, please, PM me, and should I use them, I'll be sure to give credit where it's due! Thank you for bearing with me!
Also, the Just Dance battle was inspired by a cosplay video called "Nordic Dance Battle", and Pansychic27213's Avengers one shot "Just Dance". So check those out! I'll try to link them on my profile!
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Evening
After a long, but relaxing day at the park, the family returned home for dinner. When they reached their house, Sealand was hurried along to shower, and then Finland and Norway went into the kitchen to prepare dinner. Sweden went off to do whatever handy work he had been doing as of late, after, of course, ensuring that someone was helping Finland with the cooking. Denmark parked himself on the couch, Iceland retreated upstairs to his room and Hanatomago took a long gulp of water, before going and lying by the door of the bathroom, waiting for Sealand to get out of the shower.
Finland and Norway moved about quietly in the kitchen, preparing dinner. While Norway prepared the main course, Finland set to work on the side salad. He was a stickler about ensuring that everyone stayed healthy and fit, because he loved all his "boys" very dearly and didn't want anyone to be unhealthy.
While he used the stove, Norway turned and glanced beside him at Finland, who was cutting vegetables on the counter.
"Finland? Are you okay? You seem...off. You've been off since the ball nearly hit you, and since you got back from the playgrounds with Denmark and my brother. What scatterbrained thing did the Dane do this time?"
"Hmm? Oh, he didn't do anything. Nothing at all. He actually helped me when...when...oh, it's nothing. I'm okay, really. Thank you for your concern. But I'm honestly okay. Something did happen but...I'm over it. Really. Thank you for asking."
"If you say so." Norway wasn't convinced, but he didn't press the matter any further. The last thing he wanted to do was upset Finland and have Sweden angry with him. When it came to the Fin, that man was not a force to be reckoned with.
Norway sighed and then shooed one of his trolls away before continuing with the preparation of food.
He also shooed Denmark, who had tried and failed at trying to quietly sneak a sample. He smacked his hand.
"You have to wait like everyone else. You can set the table while you are in here." Norway told him. "Please."
"Sure thing Nor!" Denmark happily bounced about the kitchen, eagerly doing the favor for his friend.
"I'm going to go round up everyone." Finland said.
He dried his hands on a dish towel, and then departed from the kitchen. He went outside to the workshop first.
"Su-san, it's time to eat dinner."
"Mm." Sweden immediately put down the tool he was using and followed Finland back to the house and went to wash his hands in the bathroom.
When he had been taken care of, Tino started up the stairs. He knocked first on Peter's door.
"Sweetie," he said, poking his head through the door. His adopted son was on the computer, "It's dinnertime."
"Be there in a sec, lemme finish this message." He finished typing and then closed the computer.
Satisfied, the Fin went and knocked on Iceland's door.
He heard him scolding his puffin through it. Tino chuckled, before getting his attention.
"Emil, it's time for dinner."
"Coming!" He heard briefly before the teen turned back to his pet.
"Stay in there, you're in time out. Next time be nice to my friend."
He opened the door, "Sorry about that." He came out of the room, closing the door behind him, "Sorry you had to hear that...Mr. Puffin was cursing out one of my friends and I had to put him in his cage." The slightly taller teen faced him.
"That's fine." Tino replied.
"Are you... doing okay?" Emil asked, "I mean, after what happened?"
"Mm hm." Tino answered, "Anyway, ready to eat?"
"Yes."
They headed downstairs.
- xXx-
Dinner was delicious, and everyone was satisfied and full when the meal concluded. When the meal finished, everyone helped with dishes and gathered in the family room. It was Saturday, which meant it was "Just Dance" night.
The room was abuzz with pleasant conversation as Denmark got the game started. There were also drinks on coasters on the coffee table.
It was tradition, every Saturday, everyone would compete in the game, and whoever won would get to skip out on chores for the next week.
They took turns in groups of two-four at a time. Winner could choose to keep dancing, and losers had to pass the remotes on to someone else. The others who weren't playing would watch, laughing and cheering, and one of them (usually Finland or Iceland) would keep score.
Soon, it was time for the kick off of the "competition". Usually, the four oldest members of the household started, but today, Tino wasn't feeling up to starting, so he sat quietly, sipping his drink. Neither was Iceland, or Norway, so Sweden, Sealand, and Denmark were left to start.
Norway held back his laughter, covering his hand with his mouth as he watched Denmark get is rear kicked by Sweden on 'Oh No!' By Marina and the Diamonds.
When the song concluded, of course Berwald (who everyone knew was the best dancer in the house), had won.
Tino gave him a point, and then Sealand and Denmark passed the remotes to Norway and Iceland. Sweden offered his remote to Finland, but he declined, "It's alright, Su-san. I'll play later. You won anyway."
"Mm." Sweden nodded and then turned back to the game. They battled with 'So What'. Iceland won that round. Sweden switched places with an eager Denmark, and then joined Tino on the couch as the four danced to Jailhouse Rock.
Tino couldn't help but laugh towards the end at Norway's cringing face as he used Denmark's leg as his "guitar" during the instrumental break.
'Jailhouse Rock' was a very amusing dance to watch.
At the very end, Finland was actually feeling up for playing, so he gave Norway a point and he and Sweden took Sealand and Iceland's places.
"We should do "Livin' La Vida Loca" Denmark exclaimed, "That one's a work out."
"I'd like to see you play 'Call Me Maybe' by yourself, Den." Norway teased, "Though watching you do 'Barbie Girl' would be even more hysterical, too bad it isn't on this game."
"Okay, that song was from a long time ago!"
"You had it on your iPod and would dance around the house singing it."
"Okay that-" Mathias blushed, "Anyway. Fine. After this round I'll dance "Call Me Maybe" I'll actually win this time."
"Okay. Anyway, we should probably get dancing." Norway said, "What did we say we wanted?"
"Denmark suggested 'Livin La Vida Loca'." Tino replied.
"Hmm...what about 'The Time Warp'?"
"Oh yeah! I like that one."
"Aww...but 'Livin La Vida Loca' is fun."
"I guess you'll just have to win 'Call Me Maybe' then."
"Are you challenging me, Nor?"
"No. Iceland is."
"What?" The teen exclaimed, "but I hate that song."
"I'll challenge you Uncle Den." Sealand offered.
"Alright, you're on."
With that, the four oldest members of the family did the 'Time Warp'. However, Denmark did not win, Finland did. Finland could get competitive, and he wasn't going to give up his remote to Denmark, who had lost.
"Aww , d**mit!" The Dane exclaimed, "Looks like our challenge is gonna have to wait, Peter."
"That's okay. I'll still beat you anyway."
"Watch yer confidence, kiddo, look where it got me." The Dane warned.
Norway sighed, "I'm tired now. I'm taking a break. Tino, you and Berwald can dance one together now." He sat down on the couch beside his brother and took a drink of water.
"Wh'ch one ya w'nt t' do?" Berwald asked.
"Umm...I don't know really. I won but I'm bad at choosing. You can choose."
"Mm..."
"Hey, you guys should do the one from that dancing movie!"
"It's not your turn, Den." Norway huffed.
Finland saw Sweden's face dust with blush for the first time ever. He imagined his own cheeks were pink too. This dance was a partner dance. The most romantic of all the partner dances on the game.
"We could..." Finland said shyly, "Do you want to Su-san?"
"D'ya w'nt to?" The tall Swede asked quietly.
"Sure."
"Mm." Sweden nodded, "Th'n yeah, sure."
With that, he turned back to the game, and clicked on 'Time of My Life'. Naturally, Sweden played the male dancer, since he was the taller of the duo.
The other members of the house were fascinated by how well the two could dance this song together. They were in sync very well, minus a few parts. They got perfect after perfect after perfect.
Finland quite honestly liked dancing with Sweden like this, though it was hard to tell what the bespectacled blond was feeling. Finland was concerned that he might be uncomfortable. They used to dance to this song all the time, but that was a few years ago, before they moved in with everyone. They had never danced like this in front of their friends before. Finland figured he apologize to Sweden later.
Eventually, the dance concluded, and Sweden won, and both opted to sit down and pass the remotes to Denmark and Sealand so they could compete.
Sealand beat Denmark, so he lost, again. But he wasn't going to give up. And the competition would only end when everyone was too tired to play anymore.
- xXx-
After the competition had been going on for a while, Sweden and Finland were taking a rest on the couch while Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sealand were up in fromt of them dancing to 'What Makes You Beautiful'.
"Su-san?" Finland looked up at the tall man seated beside him.
"Mm?"
"I'm sorry about earlier...when we danced to 'Time of My Life'. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable in front of everyone."
Sweden studied him for a moment, "Ye didn't." He said.
"Oh...w-well that's good to know...uhh..."
"Are ye doin 'k? I'm w'rried 'b't ye."
"I...I don't know..."
"Wh't h'pp'nd t'day is st'll b'ther'n ye, isn't it?"
Finland nodded.
"W'nna talk l'ter?"
He nodded. "Not in front of everyone...I don't want to worry anyone. But I'll tell you, I promise."
Sweden offered a reassuring rub on the Fin's back.
A/N: So? What did you think? Also, question of update: favorite game? And for those of you who have any version of Just Dance fav song to dance to? I'd honestly have to say "Livin La Vida Loca" for that.
