Love, Blobs and chaos, much chaos -A nethernesia story

Chapter 28: Home!!

Netherland's POV

Late in the evening, it was 9:30pm already, me, Swaps, Luxembourg, Vy and Belgium and her blob (I forgot their name) reached the train station in our home town. Leaving the train FINALLY, we are almost immediately called out for.

"Nederland! België! Lëtzebourg!"
"Ah! Father!" tall as I am, It doesn't take longer than a moment for me to spot him. He seems glad and walks quickly towards us, spreading his arms. On his hat sits Olivia. Belgium eeps happily or something like that, presses he luggage to Lux and runs to him. I help my brother to, well, be okay, as Dad approaches with Belgie in his arms. When he lets go of her, he hugs Luxembourg, then me. Swaps, sitting on my luggage, radiate an uncanny aura. Oh right, knowing what I know, they've had history together... Olivia seems out of it too. Oh dear.

"It's so good to see you"
"Yeah, I only can agree." I say to my father. Dutch Republic chuckles.
"How about you introduce me to your Blobs and then we'll go home. Dinner is waiting." he smiles and my heart melt. Man, despite everything, I love my father. Lux seems a tiny bit reluctant and give me a meaningful glare, but Belgie is oblivious.
"Okay! Sure! Olivia, Dad, meet my Blob, they recently changed their name to Flori!" oh my, when did that happen? Not that I remember their name before but, sure!
" and those are Vy and Swaps!" she announces. Dutch's face doesn't change, he doesn't get the strange atmosphere. I guess.. the incident made him forget. Right. That was the chance for Olivia to take the spot. I throw a glare to the Blobs, who seem to be actively engaging with each other... as active as it can look, at least.
"How nice. Thanks for taking care of my stubborn children you three."
"H E -"

On the drive to our house, Lux and Belgie are talking with Dad, but I just look out the window. Eventually I take out my phone to text Indonesia. I wonder if he arrived safely as well. Just as I send the message Belgie looks over my shoulder and goes:
"OOO~" I really forgot how annoying she is after not spending every waking moment with her for half a year.
"Shut up Belgie!"
"What is going on?" Lux asks and Belgie giggles!
"He's texting Indo!"
"Huh, already."
"Isn't it so cute????" she fangirls and I rest my head against the window. Yea definitely, Belgium got more obnoxious. I hear father being curious.

"Indo? Why is it so so exciting?"
"Uhm- well-" I turn red, stumbling over my words, a little unsure on how he'll take it in. Dutch just chuckles though.
"Ah, I understand. Is there something going on between you two?"
"Perhaps..?"
"Oh my, I gotta call ASEAN about that one."
"DAD!" I yell and the car erupts into laugher. I scoff and look outside. Idiots. My eyes wander wander to Swaps. She's taking a nap in my scarf. At least she is getting some rest. God damnit.

But of course, Belgium continues to spill the beans.
"Oh! Remember when we told you about this Hybrid thing man in our class?" she rambled like a waterfall.
"Mhm?" Dad mumbles, focusing on the road.
"You tell him, Lux!"
"Wat."
"Yeah, you've seen it for yourself!"
"Well- his name was Mark, and he was SO mean, he tired controlling us and he tried breaking Neth and Indo up and hit on Neth."
"A hybrid tried to hit on my son?! I cannot believe it!"
"Yea!!"
"It was so frustrating.." I growl, demotivated. There is a moment of silence where everyone in the car tries to be understanding of my situation. I sigh.
"So, how did the tournament go?"
"Something blew up and they canceled it. The entire P.E. Hall is gone." I quickly say before questions could be risen. No need to know that one of Swaps interdimensional friends visited us and that were also another me and another Indo and because of them the party crashed. Idiotic. I still cannot believe that myself. At least they are gone and it is over. And next semester I'll have a serious word with Mark about his behavior.

"Also, Swaps can turn Human don't be surprised." Belgie added SO CASUALLY and I mentally facepalmed. Poor Dutch, getting bombarded with information. Instant of a direct answer, Dutch remains quiet.
"Uh, Dad??"
"Ah, sorry. I just felt like I had a dejavu for a moment. That is a great ability! Can't wait to see!" Dutch quickly answers and I get a weird feeling in my stomach. Oh boy do I hope it'll end well with these two. Perhaps Swaps gibt take Initiative? We'll see.

Finally, Dad pulled up in the drive way and I got a little sentimental seeing my house. Never before had I been this long away from home myself. My siblings seem to feel similar, as we all rush out the car, grab our stuff and vanish inside the house. Due to the sudden movement Swaps woke up an looks over my scarf to see what was going on, tired. I laugh.
"Sorry, it's just that we're home. Finally." I smile at her and her eyes go widen, she jumps from my shoulder and transforms.
"Wow! I haven't been here in ages... nothing changed!" she looks around and seems amazed-
"Yeah uh... Dad doesn't remember you."
"I know and I figured. I've spoken to Olivia about it don't worry." she hastily says and rushes downstairs. I sigh, shake my head and enter my room. I simply plop on my bed, put a charging cable in the output to charge my phone. Looking on the lock scrren I see that Indies has replied. Even though I feel drained, I open the chat.

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Liebeling = Indo

(Me) 18:17: Hey Indies! Hope you got home safe!
Liebeling 18:43: HEYY. Sorry I didn't reply sooner, the wifi sucked until a moment ago. I am home now too and all went smooth!
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I smile and lay down on my bed again, texting back

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(Me) 18:47: Oh, no worried. Glad to head that.
Liebeling 18:48: did your Father and siblings tease you about us too?
(Me) 18:48: you have no idea how eager Belgie was to tell the news.
Liebeling 18:49: ooofffff, sameeeee. Malay is so annoying!
(Me) 18:49: XD
(Me) 18:49: but yeah just wanted to check on you. Wanna call tomorrow?
Liebeling 18:50: Yes sure :0
(Me) 18:50: Awesome. Tty tomorrow. Love ya <3
Liebeling 18:51: <333
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I smile at my phone. I love him so much. It makes me feel warm inside. Very pleasant. I chuckle at my own silliness. Damn, I just keep thinking about Indonesia. I already look forward to see him again in the new year! I continue laying on my bed and just rest after the travel until a thought crosses my mind and I figure that I should look what the rest is doing. So I get up and make my way slowly into the kitchen. It is unusual to not see Bubi and Indo and I feel a little depressed, yet seeing Dad is also a pleasant sight. It reminds me. I wonder where VOC is... the sudden reminder closes my throat. I really hope he isn't with Indo. I have the sudden urge to get to my phone, but I left it in my room to charge.
Okay Ned, calm down.
I take a deep breath and step inside.

Dutch is currently on the phone as Lux sets the table. A dangerously delicious since lies in the air. M.. meat soup. With Knödel. Yummy. I watch Father going to the calendar, he speaks in an unfamiliar language. Since when can he do that? I cannot say I'm not impressed. I wonder who he's calling?
I get interrupted as Swaps suddenly appears in front of my face. She has Olivia with her and smiles.
"It's great here!"
"Ah, yeah I know."
"Are you bothered by something? You seem stressed."
"Ah, no I am just tired, that's all!"
"Ah, okay!"
"Dinner is ready!!" Luxembourg yells, cutting our talk short.

We then eat dinner. The entire family. It has been a while.

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