We all remember the family dinner tonight right? Of course we do! Let's watch shall we?

"So! How's school guys?" Tifa asked from across the table, everyone else glanced up from their plates and watched her smile openly at her brothers.

"School's good. But you know it's summer now right?" Zexion asked with a smirk and Tifa smiled coyly as she lifted her glass of water to her lips.

"Guess I forgot. Maybe I'd know if people called me more often." Dem and Zex both smiled.

"I apologize. We'll try harder." The slate haired boy murmured and Demyx nodded eagerly.

"Yea! We promise!" The blonde boy giggled and shoved a forkful of mashed potatoes in his mouth. "How's Aerith?" Demyx asked without a thought and immediately regretted it when Zex coughed loudly and smacked his thigh under the table. Tifa simply smiled a little and looked down at her fork sloshing around in her food.

"She's great."

"Well! How is everyone on your side?" Their mother interrupted, desperately trying to change the subject of conversation. She turned to her sister who sat stiffly in her chair, reminding everyone very much of their now deceased grandmother. Their aunt sat in an uncomfortable but proper posture, her ankles crossed under the table, her hands in her lap as she was finished eating after what seemed to be only three bites. Her two children sat on either side. Namine sat looking sadly at her plate, her hands folded properly in her lap like her mothers. Cloud sat on the other side, watching his sister intensely, trying to figure out how he had let this happen to her.

"Everything is wonderful out by us." The frigid woman responded and tried to smile but it came out looking awkward and strained. "Demyx." She said and the blonde head shot up, looking only a little terrified. "How...is everything?" His aunt asked and he grinned.

"Super!" He replied and his siblings couldn't help but smile and look down at their plates, trying to conceal their grins away from their mother. For some reason, their mother always felt like she had to change everything for her sister. When they were young and still completely under the parental thumb, they remembered having to change their clothes and attitudes and basically everything when they came for a visit. They remembered little Cloud with a stern look on his face constantly and even littler Namine, the Namine who used to smile. And then their aunt who never actually changed. She still wore the same button up blouses and long skirts, still had that same forced smile that only presented itself when absolutely necessary.

"Demyx has been looking at going to a really great art school on the coast." Their mother said and her sister looked at her now.

"Art...school?" She said with disgust and turned back to her nephew. "Oh Demyx. You can do so much better."

"That's what I've figured out." He said happily with a sneaked glance at Zexion. "But enough about me! We haven't seen you guys in a while! Cloud how are you?" Cloud's face turned away from his sister and he smiled gently at his cousin.

"I'm fine. Thank you for asking." Cloud nodded lightly before looking back at his sister.

"Oh uh...no prob!" Demyx said and shrugged with a worried look at his sister and brother. And then the buzzing began. Everyone tried to ignore it but it would not go unnoticed by their aunt.

"What is that infernal noise?" She said in annoyance and Demyx blushed as he pulled his cell phone from his pocket.

"Demyx...you know there are no cell phones at dinner." His mother quietly lectured, wishing she could ass 'when she's here.'

"Sorry..." Demyx murmured with a shy smile but read his message anyways. He looked back up and at Zexion. "Do you wanna go out with Aqua and Rikku tonight?"

"Sure."

"Oh boys, that's so rude. Your cousins and aunt and sister have come to see you and you're leaving?" Their mother looked at them with exasperation.

"Well, do you guys wanna come?" Demyx asked giddily and Zexion bit his tongue as he rolled his eyes and smacked Demyx again under the table. "Ow! Um..I mean! You're right mom, that's really awful of me! I'm sorry! How bout we all go out tonight ok? And we can hang out with them tomorrow!"

"My that sounds lovely but I think--"

"I'd love to." Cloud interrupted his mother and for the first time that night, Namine looked away from her plate. He smiled at her and nodded lightly. She tried to smile until she caught her mothers eyes, those piercing, angry eyes caught her eyes, practically screaming no.

"I'd....love to go too....if you'll let me." Namine turned away from her mother and smiled gently at Zexion and Demyx.

"Of course! This will be so fun!" He gushed and bounced in his seat, making Tifa have to hold back a fit of giggles. Zexion looked up at Cloud and smirked slightly.

~0~

"So whatcha guys wanna do?" Demyx asked and turned around in the passenger seat to look at Namine, Cloud and Tifa crammed in the back.

"Why do you two get to sit in the front?" Tifa asked with a scowl and Demyx poked her nose.

"Because this is our car silly sister!" She merely rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "Where do you guys wanna go? I mean, you guys don't really get to go out much do you. So we'll leave it up to you."

"Namine?" Cloud asked and she turned her face away from the window. "Where do you wanna go?" He asked and patted her knee gently. She opened her mouth a little but then closed it again.

"Do you like dancing?" Zexion asked and peered at the back seat through the rear view mirror. Namine locked eyes with him and nodded slightly.

"Yay! Can we go to The Peach Pit?! Please Zex!" Demyx pleaded but Zex only rolled his eyes.

"Does anyone have a problem with going to a gay club?"

"People still actually go there?" Tifa asked with curiosity and Dem giggled as he nodded at her.

"Cloud...you don't..."

"I'm not my mother Zexion. Please don't insult me." Cloud said with a small smirk. "I'd also like to...apologize for her..." He mumbled and Tifa looked over at him.

"Why? Was something wrong?" She asked sarcastically and Namine giggled very quietly. Cloud looked at his sister and smiled.

"She's just ignorant. Don't worry about it." Zexion responded.

"Yea! If you're gay you kinda have to get used to it." Demyx added with a grin.

"Well. She's not actually aware that you're gay Dem. Just Tifa. So, sorry Tif."

"Meh. I couldn't care less what your stuck up mom thinks. I mean she's got a serious stick up her ass." She replied with a smirk and Cloud nodded thankfully. "But back to my lovely gay brothers!"

"Zex, you're gay?"

"My my, isn't this a lovely evening of family getting to know each other." Zexion groaned and his siblings both laughed. "Yea, I like men." He admitted with a smile.

"How's your boyfriend Dem Dem?" The brunette girl asked as she ruffled the blonde hair in front of her.

"I broke up with that ass hole! He was cheating on me with some under age skank!"

"Ouch. Harsh. Aw Dem Dem! You'll find someone better soon!"

"I know I will." Demyx said, feeling a blush slowly crawling across his face as he took the risk to let his hand move towards Zexion's in the concealing darkness of the car. Their fingers intertwined and unlocked quickly.

~0~

Demyx danced away from the car giddily and towards the bouncer. Cloud and Tifa followed less eagerly. Zexion stepped out of the car, waiting patiently for Namine who stood at her door, watching the bouncer turn people away.

"You eighteen?" He asked and when the boy in front of him shook his head, he merely waved his hand and the boy pouted as he walked away.

"Zexion...I'm not eighteen. I'm sixteen."

"Nam, we know the bouncer. It's alright." Zexion encouraged with a smile and she followed anxiously.

"Hi Barrett!" Demyx shouted and waved happily at the large man guarding the door.

"Hey guys. Tifa?"

"Hi Barrett..." She mumbled with a smile.

"You haven't been here in a while. I thought this town was below you at this point." Barrett arched an eyebrow at her with a smirk as she rolled her eyes.

"I came home to see my lovely brothers." She insisted and laid her hands on her hips in a fit.

"I see then. And the two blondes?"

"They're our cousins!" Demyx sang out and Barrett nodded as he unclamped the chain across the entrance to the disheartening of those waiting in line. A chorus of groans rang out as the group walked in. The lights flashed around the room and the music throbbed in each of them.

"I forgot how loud this place is!" Tifa yelled and Demyx and Zexion both laughed.

"It's a club Tif! It's supposed to be like this!" Zexion tried to explain but his sister rolled her eyes.

"Yea! You just don't like it 'cuz you're old and in a lovey dovey serious relationship and don't like to party!" Demyx cried loudly as they all walked towards the bar.

"Whatever!" Tifa screamed out with a smile as she leaned back onto the bar.

"TIFA?!" Someone screamed and Tifa looked out at all the people with alarm. "TIFA?! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE HERE!!"

"Oh god...Yuffie!" Tifa gushed mockingly as Yuffie bounced over.

"YOU GOTTA DANCE WITH ME!!" Yuffie screeched and dragged the resisting Tifa to the dance floor. Namine giggled quietly as she watched her cousin get forced to dance.

"Hey blondie." Namine looked up now with wide eyes to a girl who practically towered above her. "Wanna dance?"

"O-oh no...that's ok..." Namine smiled politely.

"Go!" Demyx urged and pushed the petite blonde girl forward. She looked up at her brother who nodded with a smile.

"O-ok..." She replied and nodded, allowing the taller girl to take her hand and lead her away.

"See?! Fun for everyone! Well...except Tifa." Demyx giggled and clamped his hand over his mouth.

"Who is that she's dancing with?" Cloud asked as he watched the little brunette dance around the eye rolling Tifa.

"Ex." Zexion said simply and smiled at his sister.

"Hi Dem!" The three remaining boys looked up to see the pink haired wonder Marluxia coming towards them.

"Hi Marly!" Demyx yelled over the music and waved him over.

"How is--oh my! Who are you?" Marluxia gushed and leaned on Cloud.

"That's our cousin Cloud."

"Cloud? Like from the heavens?" Marluxia asked casually and batted his lashes. Demyx and Zexion couldn't help but laugh. "Would you like to dance you handsome devil you?"

"Oh uh no thanks."

"Aw come on Cloud! You just sent your sister away with someone! Go dance!"

"Yea, come on. You're not your mother remember?" Cloud smirked and looked back at Marluxia.

"Sure. Let's dance." He said as Marluxia grinned wickedly and pulled him to the dance floor as well.

"Well...looks like everyone's out having fun...but us." Demyx pouted at his brother who merely smirked, looked at his family, all busy dancing and enjoying themselves. He leaned over quickly and kissed Demyx who laughed. "Bad brother." He teased and Zex rolled his eyes.

"We have all night. We have to bunk remember?" Demyx bit his lip and nodded excitedly.

"HEY! DEMYX! ZEXION!" Both heads shot up and they looked on with horror at those approaching them.

"Well if it isn't our favorite boy couple."

"Yes, our favorite! Who said they were busy tonight!"

"I think they lied to us Rikku."

"Why yes I believe they did!"

That was long. *phew* Oh my. What will happen now that Rikku and Aqua have shown up? Will their secrets be revealed to everyone? Will the jig be up? Tune in next time to see! XD