WARNING: THIS STORY IS KINDA OLD SO IT'S KINDA CRINGE. I WAS YOUNGER WHEN I WROTE IT. JUST KEEP THAT IN MIND!
Roman, Virgil, and Yvonne arrived back at the house.
It was a mistake.
"I'M GONNA KILL YOU!" Remus sobbed, clinging onto Roman in a tight grip, "RIGHT AFTER I'M DONE HUGGING YOU!"
Roman squirmed, desperately trying to escape his brother's grasp, but failing, "It wasn't even that long!"
Emily smiled nervously, "You were gone for an hour."
Virgil snorted, "That's long?" he questioned, swatting Remy's hand away from Yvonne.
"TO ME!" Remus yelled, snot dripping down his nose.
"EW!" Roman kicked Remus' foot, seeing as his arms were stuck, "Get off of me, you're groddy!"
Emily blinked, "Is that a word?"
Remy nodded, "Yes."
"Ok."
Virgil rolled his eyes, "Roman is what, 17? He can handle himself."
Remus glared at the emo, "Not if he's been hiding his whole life! He didn't know what a fucking school bell was!"
Virgil thought about it. Yeah, he supposes Roman could be in danger since he's been staying at home almost his whole life. But Virgil was there, and he can definitely hold up a fight long enough. Maybe.
Roman licked Remus' face.
"What the fuck?!"
"Let go!"
"I'll fucking lick you, dick jumper!"
"That's a shit naAAAAME! EW EW! STOP IT! REMUS!"
Remy burst out laughing, absolutely being of no help.
Emily sighed, turning to the baby, "I have to deal with this everyday."
Virgil shook his head, taking his phone out, typing a quick message to Janus instead of helping.
Virgil: think i can borrow money
Janus: How much?
Virgil: 134
Janus: That's a lot
Virgil: i'll pay you back
Janus: is this for Roman?
Virgil: yes
Virgil: i'm getting close to my goal i think. remy's dumb mom sent me some money, and it helped
Janus: Fine. If I must
Virgil: fuck off
Janus: Rude to say to someone giving you $134
Virgil: please fuck off
Janus: That's better
Virgil: you gonna leave the hospital anytime soon?
Janus: Maybe, if I feel like it
Janus: Maybe i can manipulate my parents into getting me out
Virgil: they're on vaca aren't they?
Janus: Not anymore, it seems. Dr. Eve called them, they are on their way back
Virgil: oh
Virgil: well, i hate you, but you can come to my place anytime. my dad won't care, just don't bother him or wreck the house
Janus: aw, how kind.
Janus: But seriously, thank you. Although i also very much so dislike you, i will keep that in mind
Virgil: 🖕
Janus: Yes yes, goodbye to you too
"What'cha doin'?" Remy asked, leaning over and resting his arm on Virgil's head.
Virgil shoved him off, "Don't touch me."
Remy rolled his eyes under his sunglasses, "Can't you be more nice? I'm your cousin, shouldn't you love me?" he pouted.
"No." Virgil grumbled.
Remy's wings twitched, a scowl forming on his face, "You can't keep this up forever."
"Watch me."
"You're so edgy."
"You're so bitchy."
"Perhaps so, but at least I accept it."
Virgil glared at his cousin, then turning to his boyfriend, who is now free from Remus' grasp.
He reached out to him, grabbing his arm before hiding his face in the other's shoulder.
Roman raised an eyebrow, but smiled regardless, "You ok?" he asked, wrapping his wing around his partner to comfort him.
Virgil huffed, gently touching the red feathers, smoothing them out, "Remy's a bitch."
Roman hummed, "This is new?"
Virgil didn't say anything, simply continuing to play with the feathers.
Roman's face grew red at the feeling, shivering at a particular spot his emo boyfriend touched.
Remus rolled his eyes, flopping down on the couch, "Those two would so fuck if we weren't here." he sighed.
Emily made a face, but shook her head, turning to the baby, who was dozing off despite the noises from earlier.
"Well," Remy took out his phone, "I'm calling for pizza, I ain't flying when it's getting so dark. No thanks babe."
Remus grinned, "I'm down for pizza."
Emily nodded, "Me too! Please get one with mushrooms! It's a new favorite of mine."
Roman shrugged, "I'm not really hungry, we already ate."
Virgil flipped Remy off for his answer.
Remy nodded, "Nice."
After a quick phone call, Remy joined the others on the couch. It was a bit squished, but they all fit. Virgil was on the right end, snuggled up to Roman, who was watching Remus play Pokémon, who was next to him. Emily, by Remus, was guiding him through it, seeing as the game and switch was hers, she already knew how to play. Remy sat himself by her, their wings brushing.
Remy wasn't too big on Pokémon, so he went back to his phone, scrolling through Instagram.
Suddenly, he got a notification from his email. Remy hardly gives anyone his email, and just assumes it's something from Instagram.
Curious, he goes to check it out.
Oh, it isn't from Instagram. It's from a Starbucks company nearby.
Oh, it's for if he got the job or not.
Oh.
Remy shot up, wings spread and feathers puffed out. The rest of the group stopped and looked at him. Emily stood up with him, "Are you ok?" she asked in concern.
Remy showed her his phone.
Confused, she reads the email. Her eyes grew wide when she finished it.
"Oh," she says.
Roman looked between the two, "You guys-"
Emily squeals loudly, jumping up and down, her wings flapping a bit in excitement, "Remy!!!"
Remy laughed, "Fuck yeah! I got the job!"
Remus clapped, "Yay! Money!"
Virgil gave a thumbs up. Better then him flipping the bird.
Roman beamed at his friend, "That's great, Remy! What job is it?"
Remy flashed him a grin, "Starbucks bitches."
Remus gasped, "Can you get me free drinks?!"
Emily hugged Remy, her wings trying to hug him too, but they kept flapping, "Remy! I'm so very happy for you!"
Remy hugged her back, "Thanks princess," he winked.
Emily couldn't help but giggle, face going a bright pink, her heart beating fast at both the nickname and excitement.
Roman laughed a bit, "That's the perfect place for you to work at. Like, that's your dream job, right?"
Remy nodded, curling his wings around Emily, "It has pretty good pay. And I was told by a worker there that every Friday, they get to have free drinks. I'm so looking forward to it."
Remus tilted his head, "You're working on school days?"
Remy shook his hand, "Eh, not all of 'em. Just Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are days I'll work. The boss was super chill about it. Ve even said that I don't have to worry if I can't go on a school day, ve knows how hard it is."
Virgil grumbled, "Lucky," under his breath.
Remus grabbed a controller, holding it out for Remy, "Let's celebrate by racing, eh? Think you can beat me, worker boy?"
Remy grinned, not letting go of Emily as he grabbed it, making him and Emily fall on the couch, "I know I can, trash boy."
Emily sighed, not a tired one, but a loving one, as she rests her head on her crush's shoulder.
Roman took two controllers, handing one to Virgil, "Do you want to play, or are you emotionally exhausted?" he asked, giving him a patient smile.
Virgil had a small smile of his own at his boyfriend's kindness, "Why the hell not?" he took the controller, "Get ready for me to lose."
Roman laughed, "I'm right behind you, Dark King of mine!"
Remus looked between the four.
"Damn, am I fifth wheeling?"
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Hope licked his icecream, walking down the sidewalk. His white-grey-black wings tucked in. He should get one of his parents to fix his feathers, they were a bit out of shape.
"Hope! Hope! I don't wanna go home!" One of his younger sisters, Audrey, whined.
"Yeah! We wanna play!" Another younger sister, Aubrey cried.
Yet another younger sister, Aubree, nodded, moving her fingers and hands to sign, I want to play!
Hope sighed, "Three A's, we have to go home. Our parents will be mad if we don't. Especially mom."
Aubrey put her hands on her hips, "Mom is always worried! She can be worried just a bit more!"
Hope shool his head, "Nope, sorry sis."
The triplets whined.
They all looked the same. Each had black, short hair and brown skin. Audrey had blue wings, Aubrey had green wings, and Aubree had black wings. It was the only way to tell them apart, aside from Aubree not speaking. They were nine years old.
Hope faked a sad look, "Mylo won't have anyone to play with if you're gone for too long."
The three looked guilty and upset at this.
"We'll play with Mylo!" Audrey said, her little wings flapping to make her go quicker.
"Yeah! Yeah! We'll play Save The Dragon again!" Aubrey declared.
I'll make him a friendship bracelet! Aubree signed, looking determined.
Hope smiled, "I'm sure he'll love that."
Mylo was the youngest in Hope's big family. Mylo's skin was a light brown, and had long, dark brown hair. He didn't have wings anymore, but they use to be a sunset color set, according to his birth certificate. He is eight years old.
Soon enough, they arrived at their not-too-big-but-big-enough house. One of Hope's brothers was sitting on the porch, his phone up to their ear in a call.
Hope waved, "Hey Chase."
Chase looked up, "Oh, it's my annoying brother," he said to the person on the call, "And the three A's."
Audrey, Aubrey, and Aubree ran past Hope and Chase, hurrying inside to play with their favorite little brother.
Chase has light, pale skin. They had blonde, short hair and very light, almost grey, green wings. He is seventeen years old, the second oldest.
Hope frowned, "Dad doesn't like you saying that."
Chase stuck their tounge out, "He ain't here. What, are you gonna tattle?" he challenged.
Hope rolled his eyes, walking past them and inside the house. Chase went back to his phone call. Hope could hear a feminine voice on the other side when he got closer.
Ah, it must've been Chase's girlfriend, Bee. Bee lived far away, the two met online.
What? Online dating is real dating.
"Hope!" A short, red head with tan skin called. It was Kai, Hope's younger sibling. Her left wing was a light orange, his right wing a light pink. They were eleven years old.
Kai shoved a picture in Hope's face, "Look! I made Rarity! She's your favorite, right?"
The drawing was very good, which wasn't a surprise if it's from Kai. She's taking up after mom, who sells artwork.
"It's good! I love how you drew her mane and tail," Hope smiled.
Kai beamed, "I'm gonna show Chase! He likes Apple Jack, but I think they'll still like this!" and ran outside.
Hope sighed, running a hand through his bangs. He walked into the kitchen to get a snack, despite having just had ice cream.
Jade, a fourteen year old with almost white skin and long blue hair with bangs covering her left eye, with indigo wings, was scowling at an apple they were holding.
Hope smiled, "Hey Jade," he whispered, not wanting to scare him.
Jade jumped anyways, wings puffed out. She let out a breath, "You.. scared me.." they mumbled, rolling the apple in his hand.
Hope opened the fridge, careful to not touch Jade, "You eating?"
Jade shrugged.
Hope took out a small package of baby carrots, "No rush, take your time," he said quietly, "I'm very proud you're trying."
Jade smiled, eyes tearing up a bit, "..thanks," she fidget with the apple a bit before hesitantly biting a small bite of it.
Hope did a quiet yay, Jade giggling at the dance he did.
"What are you kiddos laughing at?" Their ren said, vis name was Carter, ve had dirty blonde, short hair, tanned skin, and sunny yellow wings.
Hope bit into a carrot, "Nothin'."
Jade shook their head.
Carter grinned, "Hm, well, I know something that'll make y'all laugh!"
Hope immediately left the room, "Nope, not in the mood for ren jokes."
Jade stayed, smiling up at Carter, "I'll.. listen.."
Carter ruffled his hair, "Thanks kiddo."
Hope went into the livingroom, Audrey, Aubrey, Aubree, and Mylo running past him, laughing and giggling.
"THREE A'S AND MYLO!" Aurora screamed, "GIVE ME BACK MY MAKEUP!"
Aurora was the oldest kid, she is eighteen. She had brown, very long hair with her bangs dyed dark pink, light skin, and hot pink wings. She was almost never home, so Hope was surprised to see she was here.
She stomped past him, makeup half done.
"Don't fight!" Mother yelled from upstairs. Her name is Alice, she had pink, half shaved hair and dark skin, and black wings that faded to a light pink.
Hope sighed.
He had a big family. Very big family. He still hasn't seen his siblings Dylan, Willow, and Angel. As well as his dad Ray, pops Aiden, and mom Savannah.
Polyamorous parents and eleven siblings, not all blood related, but still siblings.
His phone vibrated, and when he pulled it out of his pocket, it said he was getting a call from Gabby.
He picked up, "Hello?"
"Hope!" Gabby screamed on the other side, "How was your date with new kid?!"
Hope sighed, "It wasn't a date, and he canceled."
Gabby gasped, "The fuck?! Why?! Do I need to fight him! Wait, what pronouns do he use? I'm assuming, get mad," she then laughed, "Jk jk."
"I'm almost positive he uses he/him, it's what his friends refer to him as," Hope answered, "And no, he's just going through a lot. I'm sure we'll hang out next time."
Gabby huffed, "Fine, well, I wanna tell you what happened with Sasha and I."
Hope smiled. He's overwhelmed a lot, but he loves his family and friends.
He can't wait to see Roman again. He then they'll become good friends. Maybe even more.
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Patton and Logan were flying to Logan's place.
It took a lot of convincing, especially on a school night, but Patton convinced his father and mother to let him stay the night again! He has to do a lot of work, sure, but he can hang out with Logan!
Logan started to slow down before gliding down, Patton following her.
Logan landed perfectly, Patton stumbled a bit, but didn't fall or break his legs.
"I can't believe you can stay on a school night. Your parents seem very.. strict." Logan said.
"I know!" Patton's wings fluttered out of view, "I was super lucky."
"Hm," Logan hummed, "I know my grandmother will not mind. She'll even be excited you'll join us for dinner."
Logan pulled out her keys, unlocking the door, holding it open for Patton.
Patton brought a hand to his mouth, "What a gentlewomen~" he giggled, walking in.
Lu was in the kitchen, already making dinner. She smiled when she heard the door.
"Logan, my dearest," she called, "I am making soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Do you want tea or water?"
Logan shut the door, locking it, "I will like water," she turned to Patton, "What would you want?"
"Tea!" Patton chirped, "Where do I put my bag?" he asked, swaying the white duffel bag.
"In my room," Logan replies.
Lu, confused, turned the stove down and walked into the livingroom. She smiled brightly, "Patton!" she rushed to the smaller, giving him a hug, "How are you, my dear?"
Patton hugged her with one arm, the other still holding the bag, "Hi grandma Lu! I'm doing really good! Are you alright?"
Lu moved back, fixing Patton's bangs. Patton leaned into the warm, loving touch. His parents never do this with him.
"I'm alright precious," she held his hands, "What are you doing here? Will you join us for dinner?"
Logan took Patton's bag, "He is actually staying the night." she informed.
Lu gasped, "Oh! How delightful!" she clapped her hands, "You will sleep with Logan, yes?"
Logan nodded, "I was thinking we could make a pallet on my floor. We will not stay up late, we will wake up on time, and we will be quiet."
Lu laughed, "I trust you, dears, don't worry. I will get you a spot ready, Patton. You two have fun!" And she walked back to the kitchen, humming a song.
Logan nodded towards her room, "We will make you a pallet."
The two headed towards the bedroom. Logan sat the bag down, "I'll be back," she said, leaving Patton alone in the room.
Patton sighed, taking a seat down by his bag.
He can't help but be jealous. Logan has such a loving grandmother. The most affection he got was a pat on the back from his mother.
Should he even consider her as such? Shouldn't a mother be someone who loves you and shows you love? Promises to protect you forever, always accept you, and help take away the sadness?
Maybe.. he shouldn't refer to them as mother and father. They don't act like ones, do they? Roman and Remus have a good mom. So does Remy, and Virgil has a good dad. Emily and Janus have bad parents, but they've managed to get away from them. Patton is stuck. Not until he's 18, and even then, he doesn't have much money. You'd think for a kind of rich family, he'd have money. He can't even get a job. His parents would flip if he tries to get a job that isn't the job they plan on making him work.
Patton glared at the floor. He isn't one to hate, but he thinks he might.. hate his parents. It feels wrong thinking it, but parents don't.. don't hit their kids, right?
"I am back," Logan said, holding several blankets and pillows, "Dinner is done, so we will make the pallet after."
"Ok," Patton agreed, trying to clear his head from the negative thoughts. He just has to fake it 'til he makes it!
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"Thanks for the dinner!" Patton smiled.
Lu pat his head, "Of course precious, I will always feed you if you want and need me to. I care very much about you, you know."
Patton felt his face go pink. Oh, he feels.. loved. Not the romantic kind, it's like the.. the family kind. His group of friends is his family, but this kind of family love is... different. He's never had an adult say and do such kind things.
He loves this feeling. He loves being the one cared for. He loves how this kind lady looks at him with such a warm, loving gaze. He feels safe around her.
Logan cleared her throat, "Patton," she offered her hand, "Shall we go to my room and 'hang out'?"
Logan loves her grandmother, but she wants privacy being with her boyfriend.
Patton took it with no hesitation, it seemed he was glowing.
The two hurried off to the bedroom. Lu took to cleaning up the kitchen. Logan usually does it, but she want her grandchild to have fun.
After the two made the pallet, Patton flopped onto the blankets. He giggled, patting a spot next to him.
Logan smiled, sitting down next to him. Patton wrapped his arms around the other, her responding by wrapping her wings around him.
Patton sighed, snuggling into the soft feathers.
Logan reached over, picking up a book from her bed.
Patton hummed, "I love this."
"Love what?" Logan questioned, opening the book to continue reading.
"This moment. Us cuddling, nice and quiet, you reading, me feeling all the good feelings," he closed his eyes, "I love it. I love you."
Logan felt her heart beat faster and her face get warm. She chuckled, moving down to lay next to Patton. She held her book up so Patton could read too if he wanted, "I love this too, I love you."
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"Checkmate," Dr. Eve grinned.
Janus playfully hissed at her, "Hmph, I do want to play this anyways."
Dr. Eve huffed, "Fine then, what do you want to play?" she asked.
Janus hummed, "I do know, this hospital has amazing entertainment equipment. Even the TV shows interesting things."
Dr. Eve laughed, "Yes yes, I get it, we use our money for medical equipment, it's more important then making sure our patients are entertained."
Janus shrugged, "Just saying."
Dr. Eve gave him a look, "No fighting the curse."
Janus rolled his eyes. It was a simple sentence.
Dr. Eve frowned, "I don't see why you fight the curse, Janus. It isn't something to be ashamed of."
The teenager snorted.
"I'm serious!" Dr. Eve exclaimed, "It isn't your fault. Being cursed is rare, but nothing to be embarrassed about. You don't think Roman should feel ashamed for having one wing, correct?"
"That's the same," Janus argued, "I don't have scales that grow, I'm not forced to lie, and I could even say my own name. I wasn't called Deceit for the longest time. My parents always corrected me, so it just didn't become my new name," he scoffed, "Fucking Deceit as not a name."
Dr. Eve scowled, "Your parents really don't help you?"
Janus shook his head, seemingly done with the conversation. Dr. Eve sighed, but quickly tried to make the atmosphere back to happy, "How about one more round? I think I have some more time."
Janus smiled, "No," he said, setting the board back up.
Dr. Eve reached over and ruffled his hair, "Despite our entertainment equipment sucking, I hope you're still having fun with me. Because I absolutely adore having you around. I wish it wasn't because you are ill, but it's nice hanging out with you," she smiled warmly.
Janus' eyes grew wide. He leaned into the touch, eyes slipping shut. Her hand was warm. His body temperature has been getting colder lately. Most likely a new affect the curse added. It wasn't always warm, but it never got so cold. And Dr. Eve made him feel very warm.
Dr. Eve cooed, "I don't usually have any, but you have to be one of my favorite patients," she winked, removing her hand to start the game. Janus almost whined, but held it back.
He just loved the warmth she gave. He never let people touch him, unless it was his boyfriend or friends, but for some strange reason, he had no problem letting her ruffle his hair, pat his head, and even hold his hands when everything became too much.
It had to be because she's a doctor. Yes, that makes sense. She's a doctor, she had to be able to touch him for medical reasons. Even if the touches aren't always for medical reasons..
Whatever! He didn't mind Dr. Eve, so what? He doesn't see her as a parental figure or anything! She's his doctor, simple as that! He'll most likely never see her again after he leaves!
Oh. That made his chest hurt.
Janus looked over at the doctor. She smiled brightly at him, "Your turn!"
He can.. enjoy the moment he has for now. It's nice just being with her anyways.
woohoo! it feels great to write again! i hope this chapter, and future ones, make up for the time i was gone. i tried to make it all fluffy, happy shit because i needed it for now.
and y'all got to know a bit more about Hope! he's definitely going to be more active in future chapters, after all the drama dies down.
i made a list of Hope's family, just to help y'all:
Savannah (mom) she/he
Alice (mother) she/her
Aiden (pops) he/him
Carter (ren) ve/ver
Ray (dad) he/they
Aurora (sister 18) she/her
Chase (brother 17) he/they
Hope (brother 17) he/him
Dylan (brother 16) he/they/pops
Willow (sister 16) she/they
Angel (sibling 16) they/them
Jade (sibling 14) she/he/they
Kai (sibling 11) any pronouns
Audrey (sister 9) she/her
Aubrey (sister 9) she/her
Aubree (sister 9) she/her
Mylo (brother 8) he/him
big family! but a loving family. and if you didn't know, "ren" is a gender neutral term for "mom" and "dad"
(i watched the mlp gen 5 movie today and it was fucking amazing! if you're a mlp fan, you should watch it! it's on netflix!)
thanks again for being patient, i hope you all liked the chapter!♡
!!!GET VACCINATED, STAY INSIDE, AND WEAR A FUCKING MASK INSTEAD OF DYING ALONE AND GETTING OTHERS SICK!!!