twin

twin

noun

one of two children or animals born at the same birth.

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I wait impatiently for the brunette to enter the room. I swear to God if it turns out he isn't even in school today I am gonna be so fucking pissed. I texted him that we are to meet after school to see Veronica the tapes, but he never replied and I am worried he isn't even here.

I can't examine video files on my own, I'm not popular like him. I seriously know like seven people if I watch the tapes there is seriously like a one percent chance I'll actually know who did it.

When other students finally begin flooding into the room I finally give up on waiting. He clearly isn't here today, he is usually earlier than this. Kurt must be out sick or something, he wouldn't miss a day of school unless it was really bad, he cares too much about his grades to do that.

I sit in my spot and wait for the teacher to walk into class. When I walked into class he told me he'd be back, he had to go to the bathroom. I groan for what feels like the thousandth time while I wait for class to begin. If I could I'd punch Kurt for not being here today, but he'd beat ne up in an instant. Plus Kurt is strong enough to immobilize weak little Troy in just a simple flick to the forehead. God, why do I have to be so weak?

Then my phone begins ringing out of no where and I get like a quick heart attack as I quickly pull the device out of my pocket to see who is calling me. The called ID says it is Kurt, but why is he calling when he can just text me whatever he needs? I sigh as I exit the classroom to take the call, the teacher shouldn't care if I stand outside to talk.

"Troy!" The male yells through the phone and I swear I think I can hear it coming from a nearby classroom. "Perfect, you actually answered. Sorry, I didn't reply last night I left my phone in my gym locker. Do you think you could skip this period and head to the library?"

I think it over for a few seconds, I hate science so it shouldn't be that big of a problem. Besides if I decide to go now it'd be the perfect time since the teacher isn't here, but then again he saw me enter the classroom. Maybe it'd be best to just wait for the teacher to return.

I sigh, "The teacher isn't here right now, I'll have to ask if it's OK."

"Not a problem," He says, a slight chuckle in his voice as if this was amusing. He then sighed and I could hear a faint ripping sound on his end, "I'll send him an email, Coach Long never logs out of his computer, besides he let's me do this all the time. I'll just email Mr. Clark and tell him you're coming here."

"Wait, your coach let's you skip classes?" I ask, growing concerned and confused. How can Kurt keep such good grades if he is skipping? Also why is his coach letting this happen?

"He knows about the notes." Kurt finally says after a short silence. The short silence continued while I waited for him to continue, because I am not gonna be the one to talk now. I thought we were keeping this under wraps. It was his idea and if he can tell his coach I should be allowed to tell Veronica or my parents. My mom would probably be q better help than his dumb coach. He finally groans probably annoyed from my silence, "We can't not tell an adult. I've known Coach for four years now, I trust him, he agreed to not tell the police. He fears that if we do involve them that this person will actually go through with it."

"Right, well, I am on my way." I groan. After that point everything was sort of blurry. I don't really remember what happened or what we even talked about at the library, I am sure it wasn't that important though. The day sort of just skipped to the end where I am waiting in the commons for my girlfriend to show up.

After about two minutes my younger sister and a friend of hers runs up to me with an astounding amount of excitement, "Hey, Troy!" Maddi shouts loud enough to break my ear drums, but I can't get that lucky.

"Yo, sis," I smile while messing up her hair. She responds with a quick groan and tugging my hand off of her head angrily.

"Anyway, this is Mia. She is my friend," Maddi says, only slightly gesturing towards her, "Not to put her on the spot or anything, but she is considering getting another tattoo."

"Tattoo? That's serious business, how you planning on getting it? Fake ID? Do it yourself?" I ask, genuinely interested. Maddi doesn't come to me for anything going on with her so this is actually really nice. She is more of a closed off, stay away from my social life sorta person, but that doesn't change the fact I know she is trying to hide a boyfriend from me. His name is Scott.

Mia remains silent for a few seconds, I guess trying to think about her answer, as if I am gonna tell on her. I know she already knows the answer to the question, Maddi did say she already had one. Annoyance doesn't even scratch the surface of how her quietness makes me feel. "My parents," She finally says, "My parents are tattoo artists, they'll do it for me."

I nod my head, trying to act cool under all of the anger she is making me feel right now. I am not angry about her getting a tattoo, I could care less if she is getting a tattoo, more the fact that she considered lying to me. "That's pretty cool, what sorta tattoo you planning on getting?" I smile as I pretend with all my might to not embarrass and anger my little sister.

"Some love quotes," She shrugs, "Probs from some songs. You look like the type of person to get a tat."

"Thank you...?"

"It's a compliment," She yawns, making it abundantly obvious she doesn't wanna be here. Then all at once I understand that this is not someone Maddi should have in her life. This girl is a bad influence, red strands of hair are scattered all over her head and her body is clad in black with some really sharp studs. "Are you dating anyone? Because you're totally my type."

My eyes narrow as I look down at her, she is like a whole foot shorter than me and I'm not even that tall. Veronica is only a few inches from me and she is basically the only person I talk to, it's really weird having to look that far down. At the thought I snort trying to hold back my laughs, "Sor-Sorry, I have a girlfriend."

"Shame," She sighs, "You missed a great chance to be with someone great."

"Uh-huh," I nod my head sarcastically and finally give up on trying to be a non-embarrassing big brother. "I don't know if I like you hanging out with Maddi. You seem like a major bitch and she already has Jenna, that seems like enough to me. So if at all possible could you just fuck off, that'd be great."

"Troy!" Maddi snaps, punching me in the side, obviously angry that I spoke up for what I thought. I don't really care, if she doesn't appreciate me looking out for what's best for her that's her problem, I'm gonna do it no matter what.

Mia begins to speak, but a ray of darkness known as my girlfriend intetrrupts her and I couldn't care less about what Mia is saying. I force a grin to crosses my face as I shove the shorty out of my way and make my way over towards the brunette as if nothing was going on before. My God she is repulsive while she looks around trying to find me - which of course she sees me almost instantly.

She makes her way over to me and instantly gives me the biggest of hugs, "Oh I've missed you... I've had such a hard day today, sweetheart." She says as if a different person.

"Jessica, where is Veronica?" I ask, with the smug smirk on my face.

"Poop," She sighs as she releases me, "You are so good at seeing through people, it's crazy, really. Anyway, Veronica is sick today, I am her stand in."

"Don't you have school?" I ask, confused. Doesn't Veronica know how much Jessica gets into trouble? Does she even know her twin sister? Is Veronica even the one to decide this stuff or was it their strict mom? I'm almost positive V would reject the idea immediately in fear of her reputation being obliterated.

She laughs in her usual fake high pitched laugh that makes me hate her that much more. She may look exactly the same as Veronica, but something is always off about her when I see her. She is just too happy, kind of like Joy was, but different. Joy was just sad, Jessica is sort of creepy-murderish. "School's boring, besides this wasn't my choice. Veronica is so controlling, she made me go for her. Besides, I'm not objecting, I love getting to see you~!"

Then there is also her creepy crush on me, she's had since elementary school when she still went to school in this district, but that doesn't make it OK. I want to snap at her and tell her I am dating Veronica, but Jessica is a maniac and I don't know what she'd do if I did. So I don't and remain silent. Jessica was in my class in first grade, unlike her popular identical twin she was always alone.

Jessica usually sat and read on the curb by the street during recess, not that I cared. I did the same. After a few weeks of us sitting side by side she tried to make conversation with me. They were beyond creepy conversations. It still haunts me at night sometimes, she couldn't stop talking about how she witnessed her own sister's death in a dream and how she wished it was real.

Then she began talking about how if she had the chance she'd kill everyone in her family, except her father. She complained about how much she hated her sister for being closer to everyone than her. Jessica has always been jealous of Veronica, since V gets all the attention, but it isn't good attention. Their mom is really strict with Veronica because Jessica sided with their dad when they divorced. Not only that but Veronica knew that Jessica was a maniac and prevented their younger brother Michael from being with her. Plus Veronica was always significantly closer to their older brother James than Jess ever could be. Lastly, their dad and Jess were always broke with no money while Veronica was basically constantly bathed in cash.

The odds were always stacked against Jessica and I sort of feel bad for her, but that doesn't make threatening my girlfriend an OK thing to do. "Well, that doesn't seem like Veronica thing to do," I speak up against her, despite this getting me one step closer to my grave, "She is my girlfriend you'd th- I mean she is my best friend you'd think I'd know her best."

"Girlfriend, huh?" She asks, her eye beginning to twitch, her hatred for Veronica ever growing, "You two are dating? For how long?"

"Since the summer."

"Summer, right. The thing with Dean was truly sad, but Veronica deserved the heart break from it all. Especially now that I know you two were hiding the fact you were dating from me. If I can ask, why her and not me? We look exactly the same."

"True, but personality," I point out. If I could I would tell her what a terrible human being she is, but that'd confirm my death and I currently really like my life. "Uhm, Veronica is really dedicated and is sweet, that's what makes me love her so much."

"Love?" She asks, eyes wide, "You love her? Even though we were friends first!? I told you I loved you in third grade!! Wasn't that enough?! Can't you love me?"

My heart rate begins to increase as the thought of dying crosses my mind. I'm dead, she is gonna kill me, what other reason is there for her to be screaming at me right now? Jessica has never done that before. I am on the verge of hyperventilating when I hear the voice I ever need to hear, "Troy!"

I turn and am amazed to see Veronica walking up to me, a smile on her face and as beautiful as ever. She isn't sick, how is she OK right now? Or did Jessica lie to me? Jessica is a really big liar, why would I even trust her?

"Veronica," I smile, giddy to have my savior walk in right now. I love Veronica so much, she is like the sweetest, most caring, most awesome thing that has ever existed. My God do I love her. Just seeing her makes me ecstatic, if Veronica and Jessica stood side by side, wearing the same thing with the same facial expression I'd be able to pick out Veronica every time. Then again they are polar opposites and Jessica's general presence is enough to give nightmares.

"I see Jessica has already spoken to you," She chuckles happily, "Anyway, we gotta head to the security room. Shawne gave me the key we better find Kurt and hurry."

I nod my head and hold her hand in mine. Oh God, her warm hand makes me so happy. Just getting the opportunity to touch it makes me the luckiest man alive, I could go the rest of my life without kissing her on the lips so long as I have her hand in my own. She's just so warm, how could I not be over the moon happy?