Not The Same

Prologue

London hates being a twin. Almost as much as Lucas, his older twin, does. It gets annoying when every time you talk with your parents, they have some newfound comparison to make. And every new friend wants to talk about how much you look and sound alike. And even every teacher wants to compare your grades or behavior to one another thinking you must share the same brain. It gets annoying because no matter how similar their DNA, they just aren't the same.

London's POV

I hate being called Lucas' younger brother, but I have being called a twin even more. So yea, I'm the younger one of the two, in fact, my birthday is a day after his as I came out of the womb hours later. It only gets worse from here. My parents were expecting a boy and girl, and since Lucas came out first they just assumed I was the girl. Hence the name London.

But I rather be the younger brother of Lucas than his younger twin. People think that when you tell them you're twins, that automatically means 'okay now compare our looks, talk, walk, and just about everything else'. Lucas hates being referred to as a twin also, but I don't think he has it as bad as I do. His friends aren't rude and he's never home to listen to mom go on and on about how she wanted a daughter.

Okay so maybe I'm not as tall as Lucas, him being 6'1 and me being only 5'7. And maybe I'm not as buff as Lucas, or as smart as Lucas, or as dark and mysterious as Lucas. Maybe my eyes are brighter, and just maybe my hair is lighter, and okay I chose to wear glasses instead of contacts like Lucas because my eyes are sensitive. But I didn't take their daughter away. For all we know it was Lucas they thought was a girl and he was the surprise awaiting. Maybe he's the disappointment. Maybe its that damn doctors fault their unhappy.

They also hate my friends. Lucas hates all of them except Dylan. He's my best friend and a chill dude. The girls, Elizabeth, Aliador, and Tatyana, are gossip girls. I guess that's why he doesn't like them. He even goes as far as calling them Eliza-bitch, Alia-whore, and Thot-tyana. And he, as well as my parents, have a special disliking to Tyler. It's not fair because mom and dad love Lucas' friends. They're all nerds with no life, even his girl friend. They don't like the girls I bring home, going as far as not letting them come over. 

Okay, so I get it, I have horrible taste in girls AND friends. I've never done anything bad. We're all good people even if my friends are a little rude. I just hate that now its not just me their comparing to my brother. They're comparing my friends to his and his girlfriend to all of mine. I didn't ask to be born. I didn't ask for any of this.

I didn't ask to be a twin... especially Lucas' twin.

Lucas' POV

I don't necessarily hate being a twin. I loathe being London's twin. The kid is a complete trouble maker, doesn't keep up with his grades, and hangs around the rudest people you could ever imagine. Of course he doesn't see it that way but the point still stands. He's small and loud, kind of like my best friend Melani  except he's a lot more annoying. He's a cry baby at home and a playboy at school. And for some reason, people can't stop comparing me to him. Including our parents. 

The only person that really gets that we are two separate people is Haven. Haven is my girlfriend. We've been dating for a while and not once has she ever compared me to my brother. She's the cutest girl I know and a year younger than I am. Brown eyes framed in glasses, wavy brown hair, and brown skin. She's a lot shorter than me at 5'5 but that never stopped her. I love her, not because she's pretty, but because she let me be Lucas and not just London's twin.

Haven

Melani doesn't make a fuss about my twin either. Maybe that's why she became my best friend. I met her in 8th grade. Melani, London, and I were all in a classroom together. London was always a rude and dramatic person so she wasn't quite fond of him. I guess you could say we bonded over our hatred of London. Melani is a couple months younger than us and a inch shorter than London. She's got long dark hair and hazel eyes, along with a carefree spirit. 

Melani

I've got a couple other friends. They're just not as understanding as Haven and Melani. but they aren't annoying so I guess that's why were friends. Kacey is a baby-faced framed with glasses and a huge smile. I've got glasses as well but I don't wear mine, I chose contacts instead, something London wishes he could do. Kacey is the only guy I know in our grade with a baby face, but girls still find him attractive so he gets away with it. 

Darius is hilarious. When ever I need a good laugh I know who to call. Either him or Isabella. Isabella is a sassy sweetheart and funny as ever, she also won't hesitate to correct you on pronouncing her name (Is-a-bay-ya). Her and Darius love playing jokes and always have a happy smile on their faces. Christian is a a lot more chill and quiet. He's the youngest being two years younger than I am, yet taller than everyone except for me. I'm the tallest of us all.

Being a twin doesn't really bother me when I have friends like them and a girlfriend who loves me. Sure, I still really hate London, but things are a lot easier with these guys. 

Third Person POV

London hates Lucas and the feelings are mutual. They just can't seem to settle their differences. Maybe its because people won't let them see the difference between them. You'd surely say you hate your siblings too... but if it really came down to it you'd protect them. That's a love-hate relationship most siblings have. No matter what age. But these siblings here may have completely lost their connection. Maybe its their parents fault. Maybe its their friends fault. Maybe they've brought this upon themselves. Or maybe.. just maybe..

... maybe its that goddamned doctors fault.