'Claus! Lucas! Come on, we're waiting for you!'' A voice called up to the twin brothers who were making last minute preparations to their hair.
''Alright, Dad!'' The blonde twin replied before tweaking the tip of his whip-like hair. ''Does this look okay, Claus?'' He turned to his brother who was running his gel-covered fingers through his hair.
''Yeah.'' Claus gave his brother the thumbs up. ''What about mine?''
''It looks perfect. Now, come on. Mum and Dad are waiting.'' Lucas grabbed onto Claus's arm and pulled him away from the mirror.
Claus was muttering all sorts but Lucas wasn't really listening. Although, he was sure that he'd heard him say 'I still have gel all over my fingers, you moron'
The twins eventually got to the bottom of the stairs despite Claus's complaints and constant slapping at Lucas's back.
Disappointedly, they were greeted by a saliva covered finger heading straight for their faces.
Claus immediately threw himself back in disgrace and watched as the finger began to wipe at his brother's face.
Lucas obediently let the finger wipe at his face before stepping aside and exiting through the door to join his dad in the car.
''No way, mom.'' Claus shook his head as the wet finger came straight in his direction.
''Claus! You have dirt on your face! Let me get it off.'' Hinawa took a step towards her son.
''No! I'll get it off with a sponge and water or something! Not your spit!'' Claus grimaced and turned his head away from his mother's finger.
''Look, we don't have time. Just get it over and done with, will you?''
''NO!''
''Claus...''
''I SAID NO.'' Claus became annoyed and turned to face his mother with an angered expression.
Hinawa instantly took this as a chance to surge forward and cup her son's face in a firm yet gentle grip and use her saliva-covered finger to wipe at the dirt on his face.
Claus yelled and objected but didn't manage to break free. ''MOOOM, STOP IT!'' He screamed at the top of his lungs as his eyes clenched shut.
Approximately five seconds later, Hinawa let go of her son. ''See, that didn't take long did it?''
''IT WAS PURE TORTURE!'' Claus shrieked as he aggressively tugged at his mother's dress to pull forward some loose fabric which he used to wipe his damp cheek.
''Claus!'' Hinawa pulled away and shook her head. ''Now I have a crease in my dress!''
''It's barely noticeable.'' Claus shrugged. ''Quit worrying, woman.''
Hinawa gave a deep sigh as she watched her son push past her and stroll through the door.
''Kids, hmm.'' She shook her head once more before grabbing the keys from the pocket of her husband's coat which was hanging up on the banister. She lightly closed the door before locking up and walking over to the car to reunite with her family.
''Y'all okay, honey?'' Flint asked his wife.
''Yeah, I'm fine.'' Hinawa reassured her husband before leaning over to place a gentle kiss on his lips.
''YEUCH!'' Claus pretended to be sick which made Lucas giggle.
''Claus, will you stop it? You're really not in my good books today.'' Hinawa narrowed her eyes.
''Sorry.'' Claus sarcastically apologised before shuffling in his seat.
''Right, off we go then. Y'all buckled up?'' Flint asked his family.
''Yes, Sweetheart.'' Hinawa replied.
''Yes, Dad.'' Lucas nodded.
''Nope. I can't find my seatbelt.'' Claus just had to be the odd one out.
Flint turned around in his seat and looked around Claus's seat for his seatbelt. After ten seconds of searching, Flint gave up. ''Lucas, help your brother find his seatbelt.''
''Okay, Dad.'' Lucas un-buckled himself and leaned over the row of seats that he was on. He set his eyes on the round thing that the seatbelt came out of before sliding his finger underneath a small strap of belt and pulling it from behind Claus's seat. ''Here it is. It was just stuck behind the seat.'' Lucas smiled.
''Good lad.'' Flint nodded in approval. ''Claus, getcha' belt on.''
''I already have.'' Claus replied as he fastened his belt with a click.
''Good. So, now everyone's buckled up?'' Flint asked once more.
''Yes!'' Claus moaned as he slid down in his seat with frustration.
''Alright, let's go then!'' Flint started the car before looking at the digital clock display. ''It's seven, forty! We're late, already!''
''That's terrific!'' Hinawa sarcastically smiled.
''Look, can we just go please? I'm starving!'' Claus clenched his stomach.
''Yeah, yeah. Let's go.'' Flint set his satnav to give him the correct directions and then began to drive out of the driveway.
''Shouldn't we have left a bit earlier to give us time to actually get there?'' Claus questioned with raised eyebrows.
''I s'pose you're right. I didn't think of that. 'was a bit busy cleanin' the car.'' Flint responded.
''TURN LEFT'' The satnav advised.
''Are you sure that the people are friendly?'' Lucas murmured as he nervously played with his hands.
''Honey, I'm positive.'' Hinawa soothed as she slightly turned and stretched her arm out to stroke her son's cheek.
''GO STRAIGHT FORWARD FOR THE NEXT THREE BLOCKS'' The satnav continued.
Lucas looked up and smiled slightly but Hinawa could still see the worry in his eyes.
''You'll be okay. If it gets too much for you then we'll head right back home, okay?'' Hinawa gave a pitiful smile.
''No, it's okay. I don't want to ruin your night.'' Lucas replied with a shaky edge to his voice.
''You won't, hun.'' Hinawa patted Lucas's shoulder. ''I love you.''
''I love you too.'' Lucas forced a not-so-convincing smile.
''TURN RIGHT'' The satnav blurted again.
Suddenly a comforting hand placed itself onto Lucas's thigh. Lucas looked up and met eyes with Claus who had his head tilted slightly.
''It will be fine.'' Claus whispered.
''Thanks, Claus.'' Lucas whispered back.
''GO STRAIGHT FORWARD AND THEN TURN RIGHT'' The annoying satnav said.
It was silent for the next ten or so minutes with the exception of the satnav.
Flint had his eyes peeled on the road and his ears focused on the satnav.
Hinawa checked the time every couple of seconds, hoping that the drive would be finished any minute now.
Claus stuck his tongue out at passing cars and kept his face pressed against the car window.
Lucas took deep breaths before exhaling them and nervously tapping his fingers against his knees.
''I'm bored.'' Claus broke the silence before dragging his face across the window.
''Will you quit that?'' Flint complained. ''You're gettin' my window dirty!''
''I've been doing it for ages and you never said anything then.'' Claus stated.
''That's because I was busy keeping my eyes on the road!''
''You still are and you're talking to me now.''
''That's because I'm on a straight, empty road, boy!'' Flint growled. ''Now quit answering me back and remove your face from the window!''
''Ugh, whatever.'' Claus groaned. ''I'm still bo-''
''-YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION''
Suddenly every head in the car looked up and displayed various different emotions.
Flint let out a sigh of relief.
Hinawa grinned and clapped excitedly before pulling out a mirror from the glove-box and approving of her makeup.
Claus groaned as his stomach rumbled and instantly jumped straight out of the car with a huge smile on his face as he remembered omelettes.
Lucas, on the other hand, began to quiver and chew on his bottom lip. He glanced out of his window and looked at the house before shuddering.
''C'mon, Lucas!'' Claus pressed his face on the outside of Lucas's window.
Lucas gave a light giggle at the sight of his brother's squashed face.
''CLAUS!'' Flint yelled.
''Sorry...'' Claus muttered.
Hinawa unbuckled her belt and stepped out of the car before smoothing her dress down. She rolled her eyes as she saw Claus messing around near Lucas's window. ''Look what you've done to that wind-''
''-Yeah, yeah. Dad already told me.'' Claus apathetically told his mother. ''Can we go in and get some food, now?''
''Please don't be so demanding when we get in the house.'' Hinawa pleaded.
''I won't if she serves me food, right away.'' Claus smirked.
A light slap caught Claus across the head.
''Hey!'' Claus growled.
Flint chuckled. ''Stop being such a stubborn lil' ass, then.''
Claus shot daggers at his dad before turning back to Lucas who was still in the car. ''Are you getting out?''
''I- urm, ye-hm, I jus-'' Lucas stuttered. Hinawa moved Claus away from the window with a gentle shove. ''Honey, come on. I'll hold your hand.''
Lucas hesitated.
''Please?'' Hinawa lightly pursed her lips.
''Okay, mom...'' Lucas slightly frowned as he opened the car door and stepped out with jelly-like legs.
Hinawa clenched onto his hand and placed a small kiss on his forehead. ''Good boy.'' She smiled they all walked up the pathway and towards the house.
A/N: Again, I'm sorry if you disliked this part. I just thought that I may aswell include how they were all acting on the way to Ness's house. Sorry, if it seemed a little rushed. I just want to hurry up and get them there.
Obviously, the chapter after this will include them all meeting and that quite clearly means that Ness and Lucas will have their little ''LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT'' thing.
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