This Is How It Starts.

Chapter 1

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"How kind of you both to join us" Gemma shook her head as the two brothers opened the door to their back porch greeted by their impatient older sister and their mother barely holding it together, it was a surprise to the three siblings that their dear mother, Anne, hadn't completely burst into tears. Happy tear of course that all three of her children had completed their long years at high school and college and able to start university at one of the many schools located around England, it was just a shame that it had to be so far away from Cheshire. She was able to keep it together when Gemma had gone off to Manchester because she still had Edward, Harry and Robin but now it would just be Robin and herself, it was going to be difficult not having her lovely boys around but with the help of her recent husband, Robin, the boys and Gemma were sure she was in safe hands.

"Gemma, behave. Now boys come 'ere and let me get one last look at the two of you" Anne hummed motioning for her two boys to step closer.

"We're twins, just stare at Harry and you'll see a bit of me" Edward scoffed throwing himself in the porch seat, the nice Cheshire sky clear and bright, sun beaming down on the five members. He may just regret wearing this beanie.

He didn't like when his mother acted like this, sentimental and emotional, although Harry was more like their mother so he'd never hold it against her. Harry moved closer the moment Edward opened his mouth, wrapping his arms tightly around his mothers body, the two holding each other close. Anne squeezing her little Harry as if he would float away and never come back.

"Now, I want a picture of the three of you before you go" Edward groaned, the older twin was never very photogenic whilst Harry had his Facebook and Instagram filled with filtered photos of himself, friends and random black and white objects.

"Just a quick photo then we have to leave, okay everyone" Gemma looked around at her family, then loosing balance when Edward pulled her down to sit on his lap wrapping his arm around her waist as she shrieked and almost lost balance, Harry laughing from beside his two older siblings. Anne quickly got her camera out aiming it at her beloved children.

"Be careful you oaf!" Gemma laughed elbowing Edward in his abs making him grunted out laughs.

"Okay! Okay! Harry quick get in" Anne smiled waving her arms out as she focused the lens of her phone.

They settled down slightly. Edward still had Gemma on his lap as his older sister smiled big and bright towards their mother, Harry leaned down and placed his lips against his sisters cheek as Anne counted down.

"Three,"

"Two,"

Edward's mischievous smirk was replaced by a silly face, his features twisting into a goofy, lazy eyed, smile. His timing was perfect as Anne captured the photo. His mother groaned rolling her eyes, she should have expected that from her oldest son, the cheeky little shit.

"Edward," His mother scolded half-heartedly as Edward beamed up at his mother with his dimpled smile.

"Come on you three, before your mother regrets letting you two go" Robin smiled wrapping a comforting arm around his wife's shoulder. The three of the young adults smiled at their step-father, Robin. He had been so kind to their mother and them when Edward and Harry were growing up without their father, Des. The boys and Gemma never held anything against their biological father, Des was a great guy and father but after two years of their parents divorce Des slowly started drifting out of their lives and in came Robin Twist. Anne was extremly anxious about Robin meeting her kids, mainly nine-year-old Edward, but when the oldest boy took a liking to Robin, Anne just knew Robin was in for the long run. And here they are nine years later, sending off her boys to begin university. The three still keep in contact with Des but he is a very busy man, being CEO of a large law firm in London, they chat during the week days about how they are, what they're doing, just the usual small talk. In fact Gemma, Harry and Edward wouldn't be attending university without Des' help, Anne and Robin weren't poor but they did have a tight pocket but Des insisted on paying for all the kids schooling supplies and anything, including the twins Audi they got for being accepted into university, it was more Edwards because well, like everyone else Des was shocked and incredibly proud about Edward being accepted into the school.

The boys stood and hugged their mother, whispering sweet words or assurance that the two would keep safe and call constantly. Harry stood in front of Robin, accepting his step-fathers hand shake but pulling him in for a one arm hug. Harry was a cuddler, everyone knew that. He laughed as Robin scruffled Harry's beanie messing his curls.

"Edward, please promise you'll try your best not to get into too much trouble" Anne pleaded pulling away from her cuddle with her oldest son giving Edward that look that was filled with authority and soft demands. Edward looked over at Harry both the boys eyes meeting, Harry had a small smile, his eyes matched the same ones he had when he begged Edward to keep the promise. Edward nodded his head pulling his mother back in for another hug.

"I promise I'll try," Edward muffled in the crook of Anne's neck "But I won't hesitate to put someone in the hospital" Edward smiled cheekly against his mothers neck as Anne gave a quick smack on the back of his head.

"I love you" She whispered sweetly.

"Mmm, I love you too mum" Edward hummed back his face buried in her neck, it may seem weird that he took a long inhale of his mother's perfume savoring the scent, it'd be a while until he sees her again.

"Come on, Ed! Let's get going" Gemma yelled.

"I'm coming! Just give me a second, for Christ sakes!"

"Hey!" Robin scolded getting a firm hold on the boys neck rubbing the skin lightly, it was Robins way of affection when it came to Edward, because Harry was always friendly and cuddly Robin never had a problem with Harry's affection but with Edward it was always different. Robin treated Edward like a man because Edward was older and different.

"You're doing you family proud, the both of you are," Robin assured his step son, held out his hand, hard and firm, Edward squared his shoulders and accepted the gesture shaking just as firmly.

"Thanks, I'll do my best" Edward offered a small smile and his step father returned it, his cheeks rosy and light.

"You best get going, son" Robin said easily, Edward and Harry knew them leaving was a tiny bit hard for their mother and step father but they both knew they were making the proud, as well as their father, Des.

So both Harry and Edward moved into their Audi pushing boxes left and right to get a good seat as Gemma took the job of driving the small lorry leading the hour long drive up north to Manchester. Their mother and step father waving away in the rear view mirror.