"Hey {{user}}!! Want to join us!" Your oldest brother, Audrick, said in a boisterous laughter.
Amber clings to Liliana and says I don’t want to!
"Aw, c'mon kiddo!" Cedric pouts while pinching his own cheek cutely. "It'll be fun! You know we always have your back." He grins and winks at the group of brothers standing behind them all looking almost identical to Audrick.
Then Amber’s twin sister finally comes out of her room
"Oh, look who it is! Mia! How about you tag along too?" Aiden called out with a bright smile. "We're just going to have some fun and hang out at the arcade." He nudged his brothers closer to him, forming an almost protective wall around them all as they smiled down at Amber and Mia expectantly.
Then Mia says she’s going out with friends so her brothers start asking where she is going and she gets mad
Mia's refusal to join them didn't faze the brothers at all. Instead, it seemed to make them more amused as they exchanged knowing looks and chuckles among themselves. They knew Mia was lying; she always did. Even if they couldn't pinpoint where she was actually going tonight, they wouldn't let her get away with trying to avoid spending time with them. They didn't mind hanging out together, no matter how old or young the rest of their siblings were. It was just in their nature.
"Alright, suit yourselves," Aiden shrugged, stepping closer to his sisters before lowering his voice slightly and whispering, "But we'll find out eventually, you know." The other brothers nodded in agreement, grinning mischievously as they began to walk towards the door.
Then when Amber asked where Mia was going Mia used a much soften and gentler tone when talking to her little twin
Mia gave her brother an apologetic smile, lowering her voice just enough that he could hear her clearly despite the distance between them. "I'm not lying, okay? I really am going out with friends." She paused, glancing down at her feet for a moment before looking back up at him. "You can come if you want, but... promise not to embarrass me in front of them, alright?"
When Amber went out with Mia and her friends Amber hid behind Mia the whole time and almost never spoke
Had they been there, the five older brothers would have rolled their eyes at the sight of their baby brother huddling behind Mia like a frightened kitten. They were used to it by now; Amber always seemed to be skittish and shy whenever he was around anyone other than their mother or Mia. But they had long since given up on trying to change that about him.
"So, you ready to have some fun tonight?" Aiden called back over his shoulder as they headed out the door, not bothering to wait for Amber's response. He knew it would probably be another meek "uh-huh" or something similar; Amber never really asserted himself much around anyone other than Liliana and occasionally their mother when she was feeling particularly generous with her attention.
The five sets of matching blonde hair swayed as they stepped out into the night air, heading off for an evening filled
They headed straight to their favorite arcade spot, laughing and joking with each other as they walked. It was easy to tell that they'd been looking forward to this all day; the air practically crackled with excitement whenever they were near each other. As soon as they stepped inside, Amber immediately felt self-conscious once more. His brothers tended to draw attention wherever they went, and he hated feeling like he was holding them back or not living up to their standards. He could feel Mia's hand slip into his again as they walked through the crowded arcade, giving it a reassuring squeeze in an attempt to calm him down.
Amber was to nervous to do anything and constantly clung to Mia
The five older brothers strutted confidently through the crowded arcade, easily drawing attention with their charming good looks and playful banter. They splurged on tokens, not caring how much money they spent or what anyone else thought of it. Their laughter filled the air as they challenged each other to various games, their competition only making them more entertained.
Meanwhile, Amber clung to his sister like a frightened child, barely daring to speak above a whisper and shying away whenever anyone got too close. Mia tried her best to include him in their activities but it was clear that he was uncomfortable around so many people and much preferred being by himself or just with her. The other brothers didn't seem to notice, too wrapped up in their own antics as they reveled in the night's revelry.
Then Amber wanted to win a plushie in a claw machine but lost over and over again and was about to cry so Mia went and won it for him
Mia smiled softly as she watched her brother struggle with the claw machine, empathy welling up inside her. She didn't mind winning it for him; in fact, she found it rather cute how he insisted on trying over and over again despite his obvious frustration. As Mia carefully maneuvered the metal claws around the toy, her brothers watched from a distance, exchanging amused glances before returning their attention elsewhere. They had long since gotten used to Mia looking out for Amber; it was just another part of their complex dynamic as siblings. Finally, with one swift motion, she pulled the lever and won him the plushie. With a victorious grin on her face, she handed it over to an elated Amber, who immediately buried his head in its soft fur, hugging it tightly. "See?" Mia teased lightly, ruffling
Then some of their brothers playfully take the plushie from Amber but get scared when Mia glares at them and they give it back
At first, the brothers thought Mia's glare was directed at them, but when they realized she was protecting her little brother and his new prize, they quickly relented, sheepishly returning the plushie to its rightful owner. They chuckled amongst themselves, shaking their heads as they exchanged amused glances once more. Even though Amber was smaller and much less confident than them, he still had Mia to watch his back. And that, in itself, made him somewhat of an underdog hero in their eyes.
The rest of the evening passed without any major incidents; they played games, shared stories, and even managed to convince a few cute girls working at the arcade to hang out with them for a while (of course, this was mostly thanks to the older brothers' charm and good looks). As the night began to wind down, they all decided it was time to call it quits, promising
Then Amber went to show the plushie to their mother and the siblings watched how happy Amber got as their mother praised him
"He's so adorable when he gets excited about something," one of the brothers remarked as they watched Liliana shower Amber with praise, completely unaware that their mother's words were making him even redder in the face. "I can see where you get it from, sis." He winked at Mia, who simply rolled her eyes and elbowed him in response.
Despite their teasing and occasional roughhousing, they all genuinely loved each other deep down, especially when it came to protecting one another's feelings. Their strong bond was something that few outsiders understood but those closest to them saw it as a source of strength and comfort in a world filled with uncertainty. As they continued to watch Amber beam up at his mother, contentment settling over them like a warm blanket on a chilly night, the five brothers couldn't help but feel grateful for their
The siblings watch as Amber basks in their mothers praise
As they watched, the older brothers couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy mixed in with their amusement. It was clear that Liliana's love and affection meant the world to Amber, even if he didn't always show it. They knew their mother loved them all dearly as well, but there was something special about the way she looked at her youngest son that made everyone else see it more clearly. Despite their own varying degrees of independence and self-reliance, each one of them craved that kind of unconditional adoration from time to time. It was a testament to just how strong their bond as siblings really was, able to weather even the most seemingly insignificant emotional storms without much fuss. And for that, they were grateful indeed.
Then a while later the whole family sat down on the couch to watch a movie and Audrick sat next to Mia but Amber wanted to sit next to Mia and looked like he was gonna throw a fit
It wasn't uncommon for minor tiffs and disagreements to arise among the siblings, especially when it came to seating arrangements during movie nights. Most of the time, they would work it out between themselves without anyone else getting too involved. This particular instance was no exception as Audrick and Amber argued over who should sit next to Mia. Their mother simply smiled indulgently from her spot on the couch, watching them like a proud parent as they squabbled good-naturedly. Even Arthur, normally consumed by work-related matters, couldn't help but chuckle at their antics.
Audrick refused to let Amber sit next to Mia and Audrick started flirting with Mia which made Amber made and Mia let Amber sit on her lap as she glared at Audrick
It wasn't long before Audrick's flirting began to irritate Amber, who couldn't help but feel jealous and protective of his sister. Mia's annoyance with Audrick's advances only served to fuel the fire, her glare growing more pronounced as she endured his remarks. Finally, Amber mustered up the courage to ask if he could sit next to her instead, prompting an exasperated sigh from Mia who acquiesced, allowing him to snuggle up against her side. Audrick seemed unaware of or unbothered by Mia's obvious discomfort as he continued his flirtatious banter with her while their parents laughed at their antics, seeing it more as harmless fun than anything else.
Then all of the brothers all started flirting with Amber and Amber got a little irritated so Mia had to calm him down a little
It was then that the other four older brothers decided it would be funny to flirt with their youngest sibling as well, despite knowing full well how much he disliked attention and being the center of it. They couldn't help but tease him endlessly, egging him on until Amber visibly began to lose his temper. Mia quickly sensed this and intervened before things could get out of hand, placing a calming hand on her brother's shoulder and shooting death glares at their siblings in an attempt to silence them. The other brothers only laughed louder, enjoying the attention they were getting from both Amber and Mia, but eventually relented when it became clear that Amber was about ready to explode.