Begin Again

Chapter 5

Previously

He wanted them to open up about it and he knew that would take time.

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Sveinn was reading in his room. He had barely left the house since the festival. Why? He didn't even know himself.. Matt woke up next to him and looked.
"Brother, you haven't left since that day.. And it's been 5 days.."
"Not feeling like it." Sveinn replied.
"You seemed to like the festival. But why the sudden change?" Matt asked softly and Sveinn fell silent for a bit. He then sighed and set his book down.
"I was surprised.. And I didn't want to stay to find out what else would happen."
"But they weren't hurting us." Matt said as he sat up. "Marti was nice enough to buy us those and the others seemed nice."
"I know Matt.."
"You're still not over all that.. Are you?" He asked softly. "Like I said before, give yourself some time. But at least try and make some friends. You heard what Tim and Jon said about themselves."
"Okay." He nodded and Matt smiled before snuggling to him.
"It doesn't have to be now. But at least try. We're fine now and I think the people here are nice." Sveinn smiled and nodded.
"You're right. Thanks Matt." Matt smiled and nodded before he slowly fell asleep. He chuckled lightly at his twin before getting up and going outside.

As Sveinn walked around the city, he noticed someone familiar. Tim, but he was talking to someone with golden-brown hair and blue eyes. Trying to go unnoticed, he tried to walk the other way, but heard his name being called.
"Hey Sveinn!" Tim called over to him. "Come over here! There's someone I want you to meet!" Sveinn looked at him before going over as Tim smiled. "Sveinn, this is Ryoma. Ryoma, this is Sveinn. The one who we met at the festival."
"Pleasure to meet you, Sveinn." Ryoma smiled softly. "How are you liking it here so far?"
"It's alright. Better than my old home."
"How about the three of us talk for a bit?" Tim suggested. "We can get some coffee at the cafe near here."
"Sounds like a plan. You in Sveinn?" Ryoma asked him as Sveinn thought for a moment before nodding. He might as well give it a shot and get to know them a bit before sharing anything. He might do this more often.