It'd been a couple months since the start of the school year and since Berwald scared those bullies into leaving Beck alone. Now, the red eyed Swede's class knows the blond as that high schooler with the scary face. At this point, Berwald's gotten used to it. Even other high schoolers called him that. Well, with the exception of Danish twins Matthias and Mikkel and Norwegian twins Lukas and Eirik. Since then, the Swede's English has gotten better, as has the Bakke twins'. Now the two Norwegians can carry out full sentences, though there are still some mistakes.
Currently, Berwald is at Lukas's house. Matthias, Mikkel, and Timo are here as well. Berwald had actually just arrived when the door was opened by the younger Norwegian twin. A bright smile crossed his face when he saw the blond. "Hei, Berwald," Eirik greeted. "Eirik," Berwald said in response. The purple eyed Norwegian let the Swede in, closing the door behind him. Once that happened, he led the other to where everyone was, the living room. It was noted that there was more than the expected six people. No, it's more like twelve now that the Swede's here. "Berwald's here," Eirik informed. "There's the Swede we were waiting for!" Matthias exclaimed. "Apparently Eirik and Lukas have more siblings than just each other," Mikkel said. To be fair, so does him and Matthias, as well as Timo and his sister Inka. Speaking of, why isn't Inka here with them? Probably same reason as Beck. Homework and babysitting.
Berwald took a seat next to the Finn. As if on cue, Timo scooted away a bit. That... confused Berwald. Timo knew he wasn't going to harm the other, so why scoot away? He wasn't going to say anything on the matter, though. Doesn't typically like talking much, seeing as how his voice is one thing he's insecure about. Won't stop everyone else from talking.
As it turns out, everyone that lives in the house excluding Lukas and Eirik's parents were twins in some way. Next in line after them was two female that looked a lot like them. Bente is the purple eyed blonde while Ingrid is the purple eyed one with orangish brown hair. Odd, both her and Eirik have matching burn marks on their left cheek. What happened there? Both are 12 years of age, two years younger than Lukas and Eirik. After those two are Emil Kallisson and Emilía Kallidóttir, both with blond/e hair and purple eyes. They're only 6 years old. (As it turns out, Mr. Bakke divorced their mother, leaving her to marry an Icelandic years later. Mr. Kalli Stefánsson). Lastly, there's Tómas Kallisson and Valdís Kallidóttir. These two have red eyes and brown hair. Not to mention, they're three years old. The four youngest grew up with Icelandic as their mother tongue and the two oldest are learning Norwegian as a second language. Tómas and Valdís still have a ways to go before they can learn another language. Helps that every single one of them understands English.
Needless to say, they were all surprised to learn that Berwald was the only one without a twin, but a three year younger brother that looks a lot like him and an infant sister with the same hair color as him. At least he has a brother and a sister, like everyone else. That way he's not a complete outcast in the family regard.
Around dinner time, Mrs. Lang (as she preferred to go by, seeing as she found it easier than her married name) let the children and teens eat in the living room, so long as they're careful not to spill anything. It was also around this time that Mr. Stefánsson decided to come in from work. Along with him came four little girls, two with a darker skin tone than everyone else. One has brown hair partially held back by a purple clip and brown eyes while the other has black hair partially held back by a purple clip and blue eyes. Their hair reaches their shoulders. The other two girls were of the same skin tone as everyone else. Their hair reaches mid neck and one's a blonde with blue eyes while the other's hair is auburn and her eyes are green.
"I'm home," he said. Mrs. Lang smiled and went to greet him when she stopped, seeing the girls. The blonde hugged his leg and partially hid behind him. "Kalli? What's with these girls?" She asked. "Well, I found two of them wandering around and couldn't leave them alone," he said. "They're orphans. Plus, I... Kind of have ties to the other two." Purple eyes of Mrs. Lang glare at Kalli. "What kind of ties?"
It was at this point that Lukas, Eirik, and Emil found themselves hiding behind a wall and listening in on the conversation. Kalli spoke up again, saying, "As in, their intended father was sterile, so I helped the couple have kids. Now their father is dead, so their mother asked me to raise them since she can't." "And you didn't think to tell me about these two before hand?" A sigh. "Kalli, it's hard enough raising eight kids on our own, especially when you're at work. Do we really need four more kids?" Three sets of purple eyes look at each other. He was bringing in four more kids? Another sigh, this time from Kalli. "I'm sorry, Rikke. What if they were put up for adoption?" "I think that would be the better option," Rikke said. "These two should at least see their four biological siblings before being put up," Kalli told. Rikke sighed again. "Fine."
Lukas, Eirik, and Emil ended up running back to the living room when they heard footsteps. The others gave them looks when they saw the expressions on the faces of the three. Before anyone could say anything, Kalli walked in with two four year old girls at his side. Eirik glanced at the two girls. Green eyes look at the younger twin. A slight smile crossed the girl's face.
"Pabbi," Emilía said and ran to Kalli, hugging him. Smiling, Kalli hugged back. "Hæ, stjörnuljós," he said to the girl. "Listen," he said and got to her level when they let go. "I brought a couple children for you and your siblings to meet before they get put up for adoption." Emilía nodded. Kalli looked to see there's only one child there. "Where'd the other one go?" Green eyes look up to see the little green eyed girl sitting on Eirik's lap. "Stóri bróðir," she said, clinging to the Norwegian that has his arms wrapped around her. A sigh escaped Kalli. "Well, it would seem Fura staked her claim in Eirik as her big brother." Tómas is now glaring at Fura. They didn't even know each other for very long and he's already protective of her, whereas he's known the brown haired Icelandic boy his whole life and never hugged him like that. "Can we still see them after they've been adopted?" Eirik asked. "That's something we'll have to ask their future parents," Kalli answered his youngest step-son's question. It's also quite obvious Eirik's become quite attached to Fura already. "So, yeah. That one's Fura. This one here," Kalli said and indicated the blonde, "Is Alda, Fura's older twin sister. They're Emil, Emilía, Tómas, and Valdís's half sisters." Multiple sets of eyes widen at that. Minus Lukas, Eirik, and Emil's of course. "Since we can barely take care of eight as it is, they will be put up for adoption, as will two orphan girls I found."
Later that evening, Eirik went with Kalli to the courtroom, since Fura refused to leave him alone. Turns out the brunette's name is Astra while her twin's name is Malene. They're also from Norway. Oslo, to be specific. Not to mention, two years older than Alda and Fura. At the courtroom, not once did Fura want to leave Eirik's arms. Not that he's complaining. Kalli explained the situation to the judge, Eirik not once mentioning how he'd initially been listening to the conversation between his mom and stepdad with his twin Lukas and half brother Emil. When it was over and the judge went to take Fura from Eirik, she screamed and kicked to try and stay with him. It broke the Norwegian's heart to see this, but he knew it wasn't meant to be./p
"I'm sorry Fura," he said to the girl, placing a hand on her head when she was taken from him. "I wish you could stay, too, but things are difficult right now." Green eyes look up at the Norwegian. She didn't speak English, but she knew enough. She said something in Icelandic, but he didn't know the language so Kalli had to translate. Apparently she asked if he'd come see her every day. A smile crossed his face. "Of course I will. No matter what, you're my lillesøster. Nothing's going to take that away." That brought a smile to Fura's face. "Ég elska þig." Eirik didn't need a translator to know what that means. "Jeg elsker deg." He gave her a hug before walking out with his stepdad.
When they were back at home and Eirik was with the others, the Norwegian's smile was gone and he seemed less happy. Everyone noticed this and a sleepy Tómas and Valdís asked to be picked up. Without saying a word, Eirik picked up the two and held them close. It helped them fall asleep if someone was holding them and they usually chose who it would be. Normally it would be just Tómas wanting to be held by Eirik, who hadn't put much thought as to why he was also holding the child's twin as well. The Norwegian joined the others and rocked the two brown haired children to sleep.
Timo leaned over to Matthias and whispered, "I think Eirik wanted to spend more time with the girl." There was a nod from the Dane. It wasn't until Rikke tried taking the two sleeping three year olds from Eirik that he held them tighter, looking up at her with pleading purple eyes. He was silently asking for them to not be taken away. A sigh escaped the Norwegian woman as she found herself smiling. "Alright, you can hold them for a while longer. Just make sure to put them in their bed," she said, kissing the side of his head and ruffling his hair. Eirik hummed lightly, smiling slightly. As if on cue, Tómas snuggled into his beloved older brother. "Stóri bróðir," the child murmured in his sleep.
Red eyes blink open, looking up to find purple ones staring down at him from behind glasses. The little one year old had destroyed Eirik's favorite book, then proceeded to fall asleep on his bed. How did he manage to get there? "Stóri bróðir!" He exclaimed happily, reaching out to the elder Norwegian with a smile on his face. Eirik, however, continued to stare at the boy. Tómas's arms slowly fell when he wasn't picked up, his smile falling as well. He looked down as tears welled up in his eyes.
By the time morning came, Tómas found himself in bed, laying between two bodies and an arm over him. Red eyes look to see Valdís laying to one side, still sleeping, then to see Eirik on his other side, glasses off, cross hairpin out, and eyes closed. It was Eirik's arm he found that was draped over him and his twin. Smiling brightly, the three year old boy snuggled up to the older Norwegian.
Rikke had gone to the room the four Icelandic speaking children shared to see if the two youngest were awake only to find they aren't there. She then scampered to the room the four Norwegians share to see Eirik's arm curled around something. Curiously, she walked over to find Tómas and Valdís there, the boy snuggling his brother. A red eye looked up at her and she asked, "Is he warm?" Tómas nodded. Neither noticed purple eyes blink blearily awake as Rikke spoke again. "And is he cuddly?" Something moved against his chest. "Good, I'm glad he is." Wait... were they talking about him? Eirik's head shifted to see Tómas snuggled up to his chest. Rikke must've noticed this for she said, "Oh, Eirik's awake." "Stóri bróðir!" Tómas whisper-exclaimed, looking up at his brother with a bright smile. "Apparently Tómas finds you warm and cuddly," Rikke said to Eirik. "That would explain why he's pressed into my chest," Eirik said as Tómas proceeded to snuggle further into him.
"What's one thing not many people know about you?" Matthias asked with a bright smile. Timo blinked. "Well, I do like baking," he said. "When I get into college, I'm going to take a baking class!" And now he's smiling brightly. "Good on you, Timo," Matthias said, his smile still there.
Violet eyes of Timo blink awake. Where was he? All he could tell is that he's warm and snuggling something. There was a soft sound from somewhere near his head. Looking at what should be the ground, the Finnish teen found that his head is resting on someone's chest, his arm curled around the other. There's also an arm wrapped around his body. His eyes traveled up the frame to see a handsome face topped with messy blond hair. The other's glasses were nearby and his eyes are closed. Wait... did he seriously think that Berwald's got a handsome face? He's only known the Swede for a couple months! Why is he thinking such things?! Timo buried his blushing face into Berwald's chest.
Berwald blinked when asked what he does in his free time. "You guys hear of PewDiePie?" He asked. "Who hasn't?!" Matthias asked. "He's only the best YouTuber ever!" The Swede gave them a look. "Wait, that's you?" Timo asked. A nod from Berwald. "You're PewDiePie?!" Matthias asked. Another nod. "That's so cool! I had no idea!" Matthias continued. "Do you know any other YouTubers in real life?" "Beck." "You're little brother?" Mikkel asked. Berwald nodded. "His YouTube isn't that different from mine. Other than gaming, he also uploads songs he sings. It's NordicBugaboo." Matthias nearly started laughing at the username.
Aqua eyes open slightly and look at the Finnish male, though he did seem blurry without his glasses on. From what Berwald could tell, the Finn's face is buried in his chest for some reason. Not like he's complaining.
"Wait, so... your father died when you were younger?" Timo asked. Matthias and Mikkel nod. "He died protecting us from a bear," Matthias told. "Yeah, one that you riled up," Mikkel added. "It's your fault Hanne has the scratches on her arm." Blinking, Matthias looked at his twin. Even Timo was surprised at Mikkel's sudden outburst. Wasn't like him to suddenly become angry. "This is why you shouldn't poke a bear with a stick. You're such an idiot!" If this was their house, Mikkel would've stormed off, but he just sat there and pouted. That is, until Bente took him by the hand and guided him elsewhere.
Sapphire eyes of Matthias open to find he's pinned down by someone. Looking over, one of the first things he notices is messy pale yellow hair. Almost immediately, he knew who it was. Only one person has that hair color. His eyes traveled to their face to see an all too familiar diagonal scar on their left cheek. Yeah, this is definitely Mikkel snuggling him in his sleep. Not like he's complaining. Mikkel is a snuggler after all. The elder Dane curled his arms around his brother and held close. There was a soft sound from Mikkel as he snuggled closer to the warm body of his brother.
A faint rumble reached Matthias's ears, bringing a slight smile to his face. One hand shifted to rest on Mikkel's abdomen before giving it a couple pats. Typical Mikkel, always hungry. Yet he didn't wake, even as the rumbling of his stomach got louder.
"How'd you and Ingrid get the burn marks on your faces?" Matthias asked the male Norwegian with glasses. Purple eyes blink and look at the Dane to find the blond looking at him. "House fire," the younger of the male twins said. Emil and Emilía look at him in surprise. They didn't know about any house fire. "It was before our half siblings were born, yet after our mom divorced." Oh. That would explain it. "Mamma was out with Lukas and Bente. Ingrid and I wanted to surprise them with something we made when they got home, but we ended up setting the kitchen on fire when it jumped out of the pan," Eirik explained. "I was the first to be struck by flames, then her. The fire department was called after we called mamma in a panic about what happened." "We had to be rushed to hospital for injuries," Ingrid added. "It was back in Norway and we were children."
Lukas blinked awake when there was a particularly loud growl. Sitting up, he looked around to see that Berwald, Timo, and Matthias are awake. Seems Matthias is trapped by means of his twin still sleeping. Is that... does Matthias have a hand on Mikkel's abdomen? That would explain the growl that woke him up. He was just about to stand up when he noticed a pair of arms wrapped around his waist and a head resting on his chest. Looking down, he saw a mop of blond hair. Did Emil cuddle up to him while sleeping? How precious! Arms wrap around the preschooler that snuggled further into him. Aww, he's so cute! The sound of a camera shutter had the Norwegian looking up to see Kalli holding a camera that was lowered to reveal a smiling face.
"It's a cute moment, figured you'd want a picture," Kalli said. There was a nod from Lukas. "Thanks, Kalli." Kalli nodded. "By the way, is one of your friends hungry? His stomach's been growling nonstop." Lukas looked at Mikkel, then back at his stepfather. "Yeah, but he's asleep, so..." "In that case, I'll go make breakfast," Kalli said as he walked into the kitchen. Lukas nodded and looked back down at Emil. Honestly, Lukas couldn't get over how his blond half brother clung to him like a puppy.
Emil shifted in his sleep before the Norwegian found purple eyes looking up at him. A bright smile crossed the boy's face and he said, "God morgen, storebror!" Lukas couldn't help but smile at that, responding with the same thing, only saying lillebror at the end. "Far is making breakfast, want to see him?" Lukas asked. Emil nodded in response. At that, Lukas wrapped his arms around the boy and stood up with Emil in his arms. The duo then walked to the kitchen. Matthias watched them walk to the kitchen.
"Hey, Ber," Matthias said. "You should do a face reveal on your YouTube channel. People would flip out if they knew who's behind PewDiePie." Aqua eyes look at the Dane laying on the floor. "Yeah! We could help you!" Timo added. Ber's eyes softened at that. They were willing to help him with it? It would take a load off his shoulders.