4.21 Love is out of air

You backstabbing little fuck! Irena was majorly pissed and humiliated: How could you?! How could you tell mum and dad? Now mum and dad were constantly on her back, teasing her about her boyfriend! It was embarassing! Her parents weren't acting parenty enough!

Not that it was any point in even trying to get him to understand how it was beeing in love. This was meant to last forever and ever. And she totally and utterly loved Larry and he totally and utterly loved her to!

Maybe, Dragan said calmly: You should have thought about that before you were mean to Neda and me. What was she thinking anyway? That he somehow owed her loyalty and support when she was beeing mean and stupid? And smelly?! Because those perfumes her and Niko drowned themselves in was stinky!

Irena had hoped she'd be able to scare Dragan by the authority or beeing an older sibling, but her youngest brother was a hard nut to crack.

It was good that she had Niko then. Their relationship had plummeted since they'd aged up; the constant bickering never seized.

How's your "girlfriend", Irena asked acidly. You should be thankful that she even wants to be seen with you. 

For the first time in ages, Niko didn't have a retibutal. After mum and dad had told him that Iman was a mean bully, he'd started noticing that she kind of was. So, now he kept questioning if it was a good idea at all. He was in love with her, but what if it wasn't meant to last?

Atleast Niko had learned not to mess with his younger siblings, Dragan was a ball of manipulation and knew exactely how to play it to get the older ones into trouble. You messed with Neda, you'd get Dragan on your heels and the other way around. So for now, Niko worked on his relationship with him instead. It wasn't that bad having younger siblings after all. Dragan was nice when he got what he wanted; like most kids.

Irena was planning on staying together with Larry just to prove her parents wrong. She was seriously in love with him; really, she was. Even if he kind of irritated her a bit, and acted like she somehow should be thrilled the few times he could be bothered showing up when they were supposed to meet up somewhere.

She spent as much time windsurfing as possible, and she'd gotten so good now that doing tricks was as easy as chewing.

She wished it was a way she could do this professionally, but understandably Jericho didn't have a professional team. And somewhere in the back of her mind, Irena knew that she didn't have it in her to become professional either way. Not that she wasn't good enough, but it took a dedication that she likely didn't have. She just wanted an easy life. Like with a rich husband to mooch off or something.

It was nice having Neda to yell at when she was in a bad mood after a date with Larry. Atleast she didn't answer her back like Dragan did. Why couldn't he be meeker, like Neda? Didn't he understand how difficult it was beeing Irena? Like, she had real worries!

You're such a weirdo Neda! Why can't you just get some other friends that Dragan and animals? Fucking freak! It was embarassing beeing Nedas sister.

Neda spent some time on the playground alone after school; falling on her butt as she used the slide. She didn't want to go home, because Irena was there, and she was mean.

It was so typical that she hurt herself playing, she could never do anything right. That's why she didn't like talking to other kids, because she was worried that she'd end up embarassing herself. It was like she was a complete looser or something.

Despite that, she asked another girl at the playground. Maybe it wouldn't be that bad? She had no idea who the girl was, so she probably went to the other school in the city; the posh one.

Uhm, hey I'm Neda. Do you want to play tag?

It worked! Why hadn't she done this before! And the girl just thought it was funny when she nearly tripped and ran into things. But, not like she laughed at her to be mean, but because it looked funny. And it kind of did.

Had Irena really been right all along? This was how easy it was? No, she couldn't handle the thought of her mean old sister beeing right about anything!

No matter what doubts Niko might have, he shared the same ideology as his sister; he was going to keep seeing Iman no matter what mum and dad said. The difference was ofcourse that he liked his girlfriend.

Showing up at her doorstep for a surprise date, he wondered why she'd never mentioned that she was filthy rich.

It didn't matter to him ofcourse, she was still perfect even if she was a bit mean at times.

Hi Iman. He tried sounding secure and mature in his behaviour, and not like the nervous baboon he actually was: Do you... do you want to like catch a movie or something? Damn, her house was so big, his voice was actually echoing through the hallway.

A part of him hadn't expected her to agree. Which was a bit odd, since they were going steady. He wasn't sure if he'd ever get used to her actually wanting to spend time with him.

With Nedas new found confidence, the twins decided to spend some time together and sing some karaoke. They were absolutely adorable, not to mention skilled. Who wouldn't be charmed by two cute little kids that sang a cute little song?

One of the regulars at the karaokeplace seemed to mind the two adorable children: BOO!!! Go to bed!! Go home!!! She was so sick of every place in town beeing overrun by kids!

If Niko had known his sibling was in the cellar of the same place, he'd probably have thought twice before ending the date there.

That was a really good movie. And Monica Simucci is still so pretty. 

I didn't notice, Niko lied: I was to busy staring at you. In the dark none the less. Iman seemed to appreciate the little lie atleast. The important thing was that the movie had been great.

He wasn't very good at taking the initiative either, so he appreciated when Iman took his hands and held them for a bit. How could mum and dad claim that she'd been a mean little kid. He'd probably just imagined the little snark she seemed to show a few times; everyone had those moments. Him and Iman were perfect for eachother.

Absolutely perfect.

Ands he didn't even slap him afterwards. That was a sign that it was meant to be.

I called you more than two hours ago! Irena didn't have as much luck with her date as Niko did. She was really getting fed up with her boyfriend. As much as she'd love to prove mum and dad wrong, this was getting on her nerves.

I just had to finish the game first! Larry stuttered at her sudden angry outburst.

Really?! You couldn't just have told me that you were playing with your friends instead? She was a fucking queen, and he should treat her like one!

I didn't want you to get mad at me! Why was it so hard for girls to understand that he couldn't just tell his friends that he wanted to leave as soon as his girlfriend called. His friends might have laughed at him, and called him "whipped", which was like the most aweful thing ever!

You thought I'd get mad at you for saying that you were busy, but not for waiting two hours for your lazy arse to show up?! 

Yes.... He was lying, and he knew it.

That's the dumbest fucking excuse I've ever heard!

You know what Larry! Fuck you! This is over! We're done! She was not having this anymore and she didn't care that everyone at the bowlorama heard it. That was the most pathetic excuse she'd ever heard. Dumbarse was trying to blame this on her; like it was somehow her fault that he couldn't just be honest.

She could have pretended she was heartbroken over Larry. But the best way to get over one relationship, was to jump into a new one. Irena quickly decided on a new boy that would be perfect for her. In her mind, there was no way she'd get a no, so she sat down and wrote a love letter. He'd be thrilled getting some attention from her.

As expected Irenas newest potential boyfriend was more than flattered at her interest. Kyrre wasn't the most handsome guy in school, but their outfits matched. That meant that he knew how amazing she was and wanted her approval.

Do you want to go and get something to eat? She already knew that the way to a boys heart was through his stomach. But she had no intention of learning how to cook, so she'd rather invite him out.

Okay! Kyrre answered. He already had a girlfriend, but he'd be more than willing to dump her for Irena. She was like the prettiest girl in school.

One of the most important things that happened after a breakup, was to see who won. And who won, was the one who got someone new to date first. Not waisting any time, Irena wanted to make sure to be victorious: Kyrre. I really like you. Do you want to go steady? She knew about his girlfriend, but he could just drop her like a hot potato.

He was more than happy to do as she wanted. Boys were so easy it almost wasn't any fun at all.

Someone had gotten the kids a new toy, and Neda was lucky enough to be the first one to try it. This was so exciting! She mentally prepared herself for the cute figure to pop out at any second.

It didn't help, and she jumped and screamed as the clown popped out of the box.

She was never doing that again: Mommy!!! Daddy!! She cried and it wasn't even pretend- crying this time. It was real tears, because that thing had actually scared her.

Who would've gotten them such a terrifying toy? She cried for her mum and dad again, but they didn't show up. She'd forgotten that they had date night, and that meant that the only ones at home was Irena and Niko. And they had no plans on comforting a scared little sister.

Aino and Daniel were enjoying a day out without the kids for a change. Since it was in the middle of the week, they were pretty much alone at the gazebo but what did they care.

Come on gorgeous, it'll be fun.

She wasn't all to sure, even if she really wanted to try: Isn't it dangerous?

No, no. it's perfectly safe. I've done it tons of times. Just not publicy. It wasn't that long since it had become legal under tons of regulations ofcourse.

What?

Nothing! He hoped she chose to ignore it.

Well, it wasn't dangerous to try right? She just had to trust the cityofficials and her husband. Getting a bit high before going home to the kids were probably okay. I wasn't so bad though, nor especially exciting to be honest. Kind of a waste of simoleons, even if it was more social then drinking. She highly suspected the waterpipe to have blended everything out, so it was extremely weak.
 

Aino had been so busy beeing a mother and someones coworker for so long, she'd nearly forgotten how much she enjoyed when it was just the two of them. She did her best to draw him, but pencildrawing had never been her strongest side; painting was her real love anyway.

They started having datenights a few times a week. Usually it just meant going somewhere without the kids. Not that the kids wanted to spend time with them anyway, so it wasn't like they were keeping them out of their lives.

Aino elegantly slipping and falling stomach first into the pool ensured that they had to stop swimming for a while though. It wasn't always easy getting older.

Resting a bit in the chairs there, Daniel tried to be nice to his wife: How you feeling? Still hurting? It wasn't that it was funny that she got hurt, but she would be fine. And she did things like that quite often to.

No, I'm better. But she was tired. It was something she'd noticed more and more every day lately. She always seemed to have something on her mind.

Do you want to go on vacation? Just the two of us I mean? Without the kids? What if he said no? What if he thought she was selfish and didn't want the kids to enjoy a trip away from town for a change? What if....

That is the best idea you've ever had! Daniel wasn't so hard to persuade it seemed: I'm so tired all the time, and that damned bickering the kids keep doing drives me crazy. Just... think about sleeping! Until noon! And then rolling around and sleeping a bit more! And roomservice. It sounded like a slice of heaven. Especially the part about no kids present. He loved his kids, but they were just so aweful to eachother at times. It would probably be good for them to take some responsibility at home without their presence.

What's the worst that can happen? He finished.
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I got bored with Larry- no show, and Irena rolled a want to kiss Kyrre before they broke up. So, Kyrre it is then. She's not heartbroken over it either, so I think she was bored with him to.

And Neda finally started getting friends in school. I think she was bugged or something. I've noticed that even if the kids are going to her school, the friendship bar didn't increase when she "talked to" her classmates, but it did for Dragan. It's fixed now atleast, so she's finally getting some friends.

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4.20 Love is in the air

It didn't seem to matter how long they were married, or how the weather was; the romance never died: That one's definitely a UFO. Why gaze at the stars when you could make up conspiracy theories?

I think you're right. Definitely a UFO, Aino answered: If we keep looking we'll soon see the government jets following them. 

Maybe they were isolating themselves a bit to much from the world, but they were social once in a while with other sims atleast. And it probably was an airplane, but it would've been funnier with a UFO.

Next thing on his list was to give Hades some cuddles. They had adopted away Satan to his brother.

Fudge also got some needed attention. On a general basis the animals were good at entertaining eachother, and they were bestfriends. But sometimes that extra attention from their favourite sim did the trick. Even if Aino wanted more cats, she didn't think she could handle more of the deaths; cats lived to short for her liking. 

Irena often did her best to get up early in the morning to spend some time on the water. As cold as it still was, atleast it wasn't snowing anymore. So if she fell in, she wouldn't cramp up in minutes and drown. But hey, if she did fall in, maybe she'd be saved by a hot merman. Not that she'd cheat on Larry ofcourse, even if it pissed her off that he was difficult to get a hold of. But he'd promised he'd meet her today, so maybe he'd keep it this time.

Aino and Daniel both worked in the weekends, so they decided that the older kids should take the twins with them to the fair. Since both Irena and Niko were very responsible, they left them to do whatever they wanted without any supervision. They were probably big enough not to be chaperoned all the time. Truth be told, their mum was a bit obsessed with knowing where they were at all times. But she was slowling softening up on that a bit.

Neither of the twins were bothered by it, as their older sibling were either angry over nothing, or creepily nice. As much as Neda enjoyed spending time with Dragan, she thought he could do something else than egghunting when she was doing the same thing. He always found more eggs than her, and that was so unfair!

As usual, some old fart ended up finding the prize- egg, leaving all the children disappointed and feeling tricked. The twins played a game of tag to run off their disappointment, though Neda was slightly worried that she'd start smelling all sweaty. 

Surprisingly Larry showed up for once, and Irena was thrilled. She kind of wanted to yell at him, but that would make her seem like a bad girlfriend; and she wanted everyone to think she was a good girlfriend.

Instead she ignored Larry when he complained that he was about to starve to death; he was such a dramaking. She wanted to try the loveoracle, and it was so typical that he kept pretending just to avoid beeing a tad romantic. This was the least thing he could do for standing her up; which she made sure to mention as often as possible.

Naturally they were a hot match. All thanks to Irena, as she alone raised the temperature to unnatural heights.

May I please have something to eat now, Larry tried asking his girlfriend again; he was a bit scared of her.

Mmmmm... Okay! Looking around, Irena hoped someone noticed how cute they were togetherm but no one seemed to care. How could they be more interested in their own partners, than in looking at her?

Niko and Jack played a game of horseshoe together for a while. It was always nice when he showed up, and they were such good friends.

Niko was such a good friend, that he soon dumped his cousin for someone a lot more interesting. He knew her from school, even if he'd never spoken to her before, but he still felt a deeper connection with Iman. Maybe it was from an earlier life? Or maybe it as just faith!

Dragan masterfully imitated how Niko looked when talking to girls. He'd never forgive him for beeing so dumb, that he didn't understand that a childs shirt wasn't a perfect depiction of dinosaurs.

I'm Niko, he said: I'm stupid and think a kiddsshirt tells how real dinosaurs looked! 

Neda was so impressed at her brothers skills, and could only dream of beeing that good: Woooow, you look just like him. 

Niko was really having an amazing time at the fair. He'd never danced with a girl in his life! Think about it, he'd never been this close to a girl either. When Larry and Irena joined them, he barely even noticed. He was to busy beeing infactuated with the lovely girl. This had to be faith of sort, as he already felt butterflies in his belly. Wonder if she noticed how sweaty his palms were?

In an attempt at irritating their older sibling, Neda and Dragan also joined in the dancing. But they barely even noticed them. They were to busy staring at their dancepartners and grinning like idiots. Neda had no idea why they did that. Boys and girls were supposed to play together, not dancing. And especially not whilst grinning and having their hands waaaay to close to eachothers butts!

Soon everyone else at the fair also joined in the dancing; children, teens, adult, elderly and even dogs! As it turned out, you could actually get an award for it. When the smustle- lady promised the judges cake if she won the springdance-queen title, all the girls knew they were going to loose. Who would say no to cake? Niko became springdance- king. Probably because he was such a good sport; getting his feet trampled on constantly. Why wasn't he yelling at her?

Neda really wanted one of her older siblings to notice how pretty her facepaint was. And finally Niko looked at her, and told her it was very pretty. It was nice that he finally was beeing his old, nice self; even if it just was for a short time. He should dance with girls more often. Maybe boys dancing and grinning at girls weren't all bad after all.

Eventually both Dragan and Neda got bored of dancing, so they decided to play some football instead. Mum had bought them matching sneakers. Because they were twins, and everyone knew that twins had to have atleast some matching clothes.

And when Dragan was hungry, so was Neda. And when he bought a foam bunny, so did his sister. You know, since they were twins. And twins were supposed to be similar, because she'd seen that on tv! And they were supposed to have a secret twin- bond, but she'd never noticed anything between her and Dragan. She still said they had it when anyone asked.

Aino and Daniel had finished work. As the great parents they were, they had no intention of meeting their kids at the fair. It was just good for them and the children not to be around eachother all the time.

The artbusiness is fine! Aino answered irritably: Can you please stop asking about it?

Sure.

The day was coming to an end, and Larry was definitely forgiven. Even if Irena was the one that had initiated everything, and kept him entertained. But that was probably normal; she loooved taking care of everything and keeping a boy entertained! She wasn't lying to herself at all! 

Wow, Niko had never hugged a girl before; she was really soft. He was so lucky- this had to be destiny. He'd never talked to Iman before, yet they were already hugging like this. Niko also got the opportunity to descreetly wipe the sweat from his palm on her clothes. Not that he'd usually do anything like that, but he was desperate!

And she even wanted to watch the stars with him. Wonder if she'd be okay with....

Niko carefully put his hands over hers as they sat on the ground. And she didn't tense up, or pull it away. It worked! Good thing it was dark outside, because he was blushing pretty heavily right now. Yes, this was definitely some higher destiny working here; they were perfect for eachother.

As soon as they got home, the redheaded little brat sprang into action. He'd waited for this the entire day: Dad! Dad! Irena has a boyfriend! She danced with him and I saw them kiss!

Daniel was pretty sure his heart stopped for a second. His little baby was dating, and she hadn't even told him? Why was she keeping secrets from him?

His worries soon disappeared though: It's... It's Larry! Irenas dating Larry! Dragan blurted it out whilst laughing. Daniel tried not to laugh to loudly though. Nothing to worry about then. He was a cranky sourfaced brat, Irena would tire of him soon enough.

Irena came in right behind Dragan, hearing everything, which was why he'd done it to begin with. She was humiliated. How could that little brat do this to her when she was such an angel!? Dad would never stop teasing her about it. Why were everyone so mean to her?

As soon as dad turned around to "talk" to Irena about it, Dragan stuck his tounge out to her. That was for beeing mean to his sister and saying she didn't have friends! His revenge was complete! Stupid older siblings always assumed he wouldn't do anything.

Daniel decided to follow his best judgment: Hey honey! 

Irena did her best to stay away from rolling her eyes. She could already tell that her lame dad was going to try beeing funny.  

So you're dating Larry are you? Dad didn't have to keep cracking up when he said it: you know you can get someone better than him, right?

How could dad say that? Larry was perfect! Even if he didn't treat her like a queen.

Assuming every teenager that was in love acted like her, Irena tried showing the true drama of it all: Dad, me and Larry love eachother. We're going to get married, and then we'll live on a houseboat and...

Dad interrupted her: Larry gets seasick honey

So what? She didn't care if he got ill, she didn't notice that: Then he'll take some pills. Oh dad, you don't know how it is beeing in love! She grabbed her chest to add to the feels of it all. That, and the thought of potentially cleaning up sick after Larry made her almost doubting their true love- he could clean it up himself.

..Right... It wasn't that he had that big of a problem with her dating, it was just an uncomfortable reminder that she was growing up and would leave. But come on. Larry? Really?

It's true dad. I love Larry, and I'm going to marry him!

Seems legit

Dad, stop it! It's true! There's nothing you can say that will change my mind!! He just gave her that stupid "either worried or smug" grin he always put up. But she made sure to glare daggers at Dragan. She didn't care that he tried to hide behind dad. He was so dead!

Niko on his hand could feel Nedas dark eyes staring holes in his neck. What had he done? He hadn't done anything to her, atleast nothing to feel guilty about. He was innocence incarnated, Irena was the mean one.

Did you have fun at the fair? Aino was all focused on her youngest daughter. 

Yes mum, she kept staring at Niko: But Niko was soooo busy that he didn't play with me. He was all to busy dancing with some girl.

Aino squeeled, her little baby had danced all day with a girl: Really?!

I think she's his girlfriend mum! They danced and danced and danced and danced, staring into eachothers eyes and smiling all the time! That was for talking poop to Dragan about dinosaurs!!! Now Niko could handle mums interrogation! Hah!

Niko was going to stuff Neda into her toybox when he got his hands on her, that little brat. How coulds he do this him? Mum was a sucker for everything that was romantic and gooey. She'd never leave him alone now!

Honey, do you have a girlfriend? Did my little baby get a girlfriend? Did you kiss?

Muuuum! Stop it! He whined: She's not my gilfriend, we just danced and stuff. Neda was so dead

I mean, I go to school with her, but I haven't really talked to her before. But when I saw her, it was like I've always known her. Niko was sure it was meant to be: It's like it's faith. Yeah, it was faith that brought us together mum. We're going to be together for ever. He was meant to marry her, Niko just knew it. Yes, even if he'd just talked to her for the first time ever.

Maybe her son had inherited her feel for the romantic things in life: What's her name? 

Iman, her name's Iman. And it was the most beautiful name he'd ever heard: And we're meant for eachother

Why was mum laughing?

Niko, you used to play with Iman all the time when you were little. You "feel" you know her because you do know her. Where had he learned about love and faith? There was no such thing. Even Aino didn't believe in that.

Why was mum ruining all the magic about him and Iman? That was so unfair.

You stopped playing with her because she' was an aweful and meanspirited little brat. She was really mean to you all the time. 

This couldn't be true, she had to be joking: I... what? She's meanspirited?

She was aweful to you yes. Horrible little girl. It won't last. Which was good, Aino wasn't interested in her son marrying the first girl he met. Especially when she was that little bully Iman; aweful little girl.

Mum! I love Iman! Old sims just didn't understand anything about how it was beeing a teenager in love.

No you don't. She's terrible.

And then, Niko actually started talking about him and Iman getting married! Aino laughed again, kids were so cute thinking that childhood crushes usually lasted.

Iman? Isn't that that aweful little girl that used to punch Niko and bullied him all the time? 

Yeah, that's her alright. Even talking to her parents hadn't worked, because they were almost equally aweful.

And Irena and Larry? That kid is a useless sourpuss. If she marries him, I'll throw him in the nearest dumpster myself. Daniel tried not to laugh about it, mainly because their daughter would never survive a life with Larry. Vice versa was probably true to, but he didn't care what happened to Larry.

But what if they... I mean, Larry and Iman...Iman? Thinking about Iman as a daughter in law was enough to send shivers down her spine.

They won't gorgeous. 

The thought of having Larry as a son in law was also to brutal: But....

They won't get married gorgous. They are just kids.  Atleast he hoped so.

Aino calmed down and crawled nearer her husband. I know, I just worry about them. They are growing up so fast. Unlike a lot of sims, she didn't mind getting older, but why did the kids have to?

That was the problem with kids, they grew up to fast yet not nearly fast enough. strange that.
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I know it's getting a bit thin and descriptive, but I've gotten a bit further in game than here. So just trying to move it along a bit.

Also, you haven't seen Iman before, because she's a bit older than Niko and I forgot all about her. But no he wants to date her none the less.

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