Deceit opened the door to his house, assuming his big brother and his father was asleep.

But unfortunately, they were not. Virgil sat on the couch, waiting for something to happen as he ate from a popcorn bowl, and Patton stood in front of the door, arms crossed and looking annoyed.

"That was the third time this week you've gone out after 12, Dee." Patton sighed, "I honestly didn't expect this."

Deceit crosses his arms as well, "So?"

Patton sighed, "I don't want you staying out this late, Dee. It's dangerous." Deceit frowned.

"You can't tell me what to do!" Deceit yelled.

Patton rose his eyebrows in surprise, he then calmly uncrossed his arms and raised a hand.

"Five."

Deceit looked confused, "Wha-"

"Four."

Oh. Deceit's face morphed into a scared expression.

"Stop counting-"

"Three."

Shit! Deceit panicked, he looked around the room, ignoring the snicker from his brother, he stepped back a bit.

"Please stop-"

"Two."

Patton stepped closer to Deceit, not breaking eye contact as his hand showed two fingers. Slowly, he lowered one finger, his index finger remaining.

"One-"

"ALRIGHT!" Deceit huffed, "I'll stop going out after 12..." He mumbled.

Patton smirked a bit then let it fall. "Promise?" Deceit nodded, Patton frowned, "Let me hear you say it."

Deceit sighed, "I promise I'll stop going out after 12." He stated.

Patton smiled, "Thank you. Now go to bed, young man." He scolded. Deceit nodded hastily and quickly walked to his room.

Patton sighed and looked at Virgil, a chuckle sounding from his throat seeing his oldest with a mouth stuffed with popcorn.

"You getting a kick out of this?" He smiled. Virgil nodded, making a muffled sound of agreement.

He swallowed his popcorn and smirked, "Haven't seen you do that since I was young." Patton laughed and pushed him off the couch and towards the stairs.

"Go to bed!" He chuckled, Virgil gave him a two finger salute and jogged up the stairs to his room.

Patton shook his head fondly,

"Kids."

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