Intertwined

Childhood Connections

I remember the first time I met the better half of the Jacobs twins. We were both around four or five shortly before we were separated based on class and before Nate had been changed into the psychopath we all know today. Lettie, or as I would meet her - Scarlett, had chosen that fateful day to run away from home. Well, run away in the only way you can at that age; to the town park. As I would learn, Scarlett had convinced her brothers the day before to play with her in the rain. As a result, both her male siblings had ended up with colds causing them to miss a sporting event with their father.

And while any decent dad would have simply stayed home to care for his ill children, Cal Jacobs instead took the opportunity to yell at his sons about irresponsibility. Thankfully the Jacobs brothers didn't throw Lettie under the bus, because while they did hate their father's temper, they wouldn't dare let anything upset Scar. From the moment you meet Scarlett Blythe Jacobs, you become determined to protect her from even the smallest things. On that day, the brothers protected her from a scolding from their father. For both brothers new Scarlett was the favorite, yet didn't want even the smallest comments directed toward their little sunshine. Even though this entire situation was her fault.

Nonetheless, even they had breaking points, and when little Scarlett had started to tear up from getting them into trouble, they had snapped at her sensitiveness.

In a twisted sort of way, their harshness began what would be one of my closest relationships.

Angel: Get home okay?

Rue Rue: Basically, in the car still.

Angel: Reunion later? Please, please, please!!!!

Rue Rue: Of course, meet at Fez's?

Angel: Yes!! I'll just come with Nate, he and McKay are gonna get stuff for tonight

Rue Rue: Sounds good, love u

Angel: love you too, missed you x1000 <333333

Smiling, I place my phone down on my bed. God, I can't believe Rue is finally back!

"Scarlett! Are you good, we're ready to go?"

"Coming!"

I quickly slip my phone into my pocket and grab some cash. Shutting my door I make my way downstairs. Taking a glance around for my parents, I instead spot Nate's phone. I grab that before making my way to his truck.

"Forgot this," I say, handing Nate his phone after climbing into the backseat.

"Thanks, princess."

Smiling, I lean back as we pull out the driveway. McKay glances back at me, flashing me a smile before resuming whatever guy conversation they had when I was in my room. I like McKay, he was one of Nate's least douchy friends. Not to mention Chris covered for me sometimes when Nate was getting too over the top protective.

Nate and McKay had met when we were young, meaning we'd all kind of grown-up together. McKay had witnessed just how close Nate and I were without being weird about it. Not that I thought we were weird, I felt like we were normal twins, just on steroids?

As far back as I can remember Nate and I have been attached at the hip, it just feels like our relationship has escalated in ways. Like after I ran away when we were five, Nate's protectiveness went from like a three to a six. And then again when we were about nine, I don't really know what caused that spike though.

It's not all Nate though, I've acknowledged changes on my end too, I just viewed mine as more unconscious decisions. In reality, I've just become used to the changes Nate has and adapted so we stay connected. There's almost a persona that comes with being a Jacobs and furthermore Nate's twin. Yet, I like to hope I haven't changed so much that I'm not my own person.