More Than my Twin

Chapter 1

*Coby POV*
I get to work at 6 in the morning due to not being able to sleep. I look around the parking lot of Dude Perfect Head Quarters and I don't see anyone else. I go inside and head to my office. I sit down in my chair and check my email then I grab a ping pong and cup and just mess around with different shots. Around 7:30 I hear a door open then there is a knock on my office door.
"I grant thee entrance" I say
The door opens and Tyler walks in.
"Hey Cobes. What are you doing here? You're never here this early" he says
"I couldn't sleep" I say nonchalantly
"You ok" he asks
"Yeah. Why wouldn't I" I ask
"You usually sleep till 8 and go to bed at 11. Is something wrong" he asks
" no tyler. I'm fine." I say
"Alright. Well I've got some stuff to get done. Just know I'm always here if you need to talk" he says
"Ok" I say
He leaves my office and closes the door behind him. I lean back in my office chair and close my eyes. I end up falling asleep and wake up sometime later to my door opening. I open my eyes and see my twin brother walking in.
"Sorry I didn't know you were asleep." He says
"It's alright. What did you need Cory" I ask
"Tyler told me you were here early in the morning cause you couldn't sleep. I figured I'd come check on you" He says
"Yeah. I don't know why I couldn't sleep. It could be because I keep thinking about mom" I say
"Hey moms strong. She'll fight through it and God is also with her. Why don't we go visit her today" he says
"That's a three hour drive and we have work." I say
"We'll leave after lunch and we'll take tomorrow off" he says
"I guess" I say
He walks closer to me and pulls me into a hug. That's when I felt the butterflies in my stomach. We let go and I empty my already empty stomach in my nearby trash can. Cory rubs my back and when I'm done he walks me to the bathroom and helps me to clean myself up. We then go to where the guys are hanging out.
"You Alright Coby? You look awful" Cody says
"I'm alright" I say
"I'm going to take him home. He just threw up and I don't want him driving himself home. I'll be back" Cory says
"Go ahead and stay with your brother and take care of him. We're not doing anything today anyways" Tyler says
"Alright thanks" my brother says
He runs off and then comes back with both of our bags. We then go out to his car. He starts it and then drives to my place. We go in and I go and lay down on the couch. Cory then comes over with a thermometer. I take my temperature and it's normal.
"That's odd. Have you been getting normal sleep" he asks
"No" I mumble
"Why not? It's not healthy Cobes. Mom is in the hospital and could potentially die. I can't lose her and you" He says
"I-I'm sorry" I say crying
"Coby don't cry. I'm sorry. I forgot that you are sensitive about mom. She will beat Parkinson's. She will live longer than doctors expect her to live." He says
(This is for the story. Their mom doesn't actually have Parkinson's)
He pulls me in for another hug and I feel butterflies again. He let's go and I try to get as comfortable as I can on the couch. Cory sits in the recliner and turns the tv on to a random show. As the tv is on I let my mind wander. Why am I getting butterflies? I'm only getting them with Cory touching me. Why can't I sleep? I don't think it's because of my mom. As I'm thinking I drift off to sleep.
*Cory POV*
Wow. Butterflies. That's what I felt when I hugged my twin. I know I'm gay but no one else does. I just never thought that the person I loved would be my twin brother. I hate seeing him like this. He's so sleep deprived and it is making him look sick. I don't know what is causing it but I do know that I will stick by his side through it all. I look over at him and see that he is fast asleep. There is then a knock on the door. I go over and Tyler is standing there. I welcome him in and we go to the kitchen.
"Hey how's Coby doing" he asks
"He's alright I guess. He doesn't have a fever. I think it's just lack of sleep and a lot of stress" I say
"What is causing the stress? Is it your mom? I know she's starting to get worse" Tyler says
"I don't know" I say
"Alright. Well you two can take as much time off as needed. If you want off just so that you can be with Coby do that. I know you two are close" he says
"Thanks ty" I say
He heads out and I go back to the living room. I watch a few movies and eventually decide that I should head to bed as well. I go upstairs to the guest room and get in bed drifting to sleep.
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I woke up in the morning and looked at my phone. It's 7:30. I get out of bed and go over to the drawers where I keep some clothes and get dressed. I go downstairs and see Coby still asleep. I quickly write a note saying I went to work and then leave it on the coffee table. I go out to my car and get in and drive to DPHQ. I arrive and I see Tyler's car. I sit in the car for a bit and contemplate a few things. Before I know it I'm interrupted by knocking on my window. I jump and look seeing Garrett and Cody. I get out of the car and close the door.
"You Alright Cory" Garrett asks
"Yeah. I was just thinking" I say
"Ok. How's Coby doing" Cody asks
"He's okay. He's sleeping. He's been asleep for a good 20 hours." I say
"That's Good he needs his sleep. We can all tell" Cody says
We go inside and see Tyler sitting on the couch.
"Good morning boys. Cory How is Coby" he asks
"He's good. Still sleeping when I left. I'm just hoping that sleep is all he needed." I say
"Yeah" Garrett says
"Well you boys go do what you need to do then we have to have a little powwow" Tyler says.
Garrett and Cody walk off and I follow Tyler to his office shutting the door behind me.
"What's up Cory" he asks surprised to see me
"I-I need advice" I say
"Ok. What's up" he says
I sit down in a chair and bury my head in my hands. I feel a hand on my shoulder. I look up and see Tyler.
"Come on man. What's wrong? We need our peppy twins back." He says
"Um so I'm gay. I like someone but I don't know if they like me let alone if they are also gay or not and I don't know what to do and I'm starting to freak ou-" I start but get interrupted by getting hit with a sugar bottle
"I'm sorry for rambling" I mumble
"Hey. It's okay. Admitting what you just admitted is hard to do. You're strong for doing it. Now for your situation just talk with the person. If they don't feel the same way then they don't feel the same way. Just don't beat yourself up over it" he says
"Ok. Thanks Tyler" I say
"You're welcome." He says
I leave his office and go to mine. Just as I sit down my phone rings. I look and see that it's my twin calling.
Cory- Hey cobes how are you feeling
Coby-better. I really needed that sleep. So I'm able to come to work today. You able to come pick me up
Cory-I have some stuff to get done but I'll send someone
Coby-ok. Anyone but Cody. I don't trust Cody
Cory-don't worry I don't trust that giraffe either
Coby-Alright. I'll see you soon
I end the call and put my phone down then yell for Garrett.
"Yes? What's up twin 2" he asks
"Why can't you just call us by our names? Why twin 1 and twin 2" I ask
"Um because you are younger than your brother" he says
"That doesn't give a good reason" I say
"It's hard to keep you, Coby, and Cody straight because all your names are similar. Therefore it's twin 1, twin 2, and Cody." He says
"Whatever purple Hoser. Do you mind going to Coby's and pick him up? I have some stuff to get done and his car is here cause I drove him home yesterday" I say
"Yeah no problem. I'll be back. And maybe when I get back you tell him how you feel about him" he says
"What" I ask
"I know you're gay. I've known for awhile. I can also tell you like him. I probably knew you liked him before you did." He says
"Wow. Ok well you can't mention this to anyone." I say
"Don't worry. I won't." He says
He leaves and I call my parents knowing I have ten minutes to talk to them and even longer because I locked the door to my office.
M-hello
C-hey mom
M-oh Cory. It's so good to hear you
C-same. Is dad with you? I have to tell you guys something
M-yeah He is hold on.
D-hi son. What's going on
C-um so. Um.  I don't know how to say this.
M-what is it honey. Just tell us.
C-I'm gay. I discovered this halfway through college. I was just scared to tell anyone
D-oh son. I'm sorry you felt that you had to hide this from us. We don't care if you are straight or gay. All we care is that you love God above all else and that you also find someone that makes you happy
C-ok. I love you guys
M-we love you too
C-how are you doing mom
M-I'm doing all right.
D-the doctors are letting your mother come home for a few weeks next month to celebrate your's and your brother's birthday.
C-That's awesome. I think Coby and I are planning on taking the week of our birthday off or at least a few days just so we can spend it with you guys
M-alright. Well you are probably at work and should get back to it so I'll let you go. Tell your brother we say hi
C-will do. Love you both
D-we love you both too
I hang up and go unlock my office door. I walk out and my brother and Garrett walk into DPHQ with food.
"Lunch is served" Garrett yells
Cody and Tyler come out of their offices and join us at the table. Tyler prays for the food and then we dig in.
"So you feeling better Coby" Cody asks
"Yeah. I think I just needed sleep." My twin says
"Well I'm glad because twin 2 ain't twin 2 without twin 1." Garrett says
"Why do you call us twin 1 and twin 2. I bet you have no reasonable explanation for it" Coby says
"I doubt he does" Tyler says
"He doesn't. I asked the same question" I say
"Why is everyone team twins? Why not team purple hoser" Garrett asks
"I'm team Coby. Not team twins" Tyler says
"Hey" I say
"Sorry Cory but your brother has only won one battle. He needs support." Tyler says
"I keep getting wheel unfortunate." I say
"Yeah but that's just unfortunate" my brother says than cracks a sugar bottle on my head
I glare at him and he just smiles instantly which makes the butterflies erupt in my stomach again. Garrett gives me a look and I sigh.
"Uh hey Coby can you come help me with something" I ask
"Uh Yeah sure. I guess" he says
I throw my trash out and my brother does the same thing. We then walk to where we have the courts set up and we go sit down on a bench in there.
"Did you need help or just need to talk" he asks
"Uh talk" I say
"Ok. What's up" he asks
"Mom is going to be home for our birthday. She's letting her go home for a few weeks next month to spend time at home but also so she home for our birthday." I say
"What? That's amazing!" He smiles
"Yeah" I say
"What's wrong? Aren't you happy" he asks
"I am it's just I need to tell you something" he says
"Ok. What" he asks
"I'm gay. I've been gay since college. I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I know we tell each other everything but I'm sorry" I say
"Cory. Look at me. It's okay. You don't have to be ashamed that you didn't tell me or that you did tell me. I understand that you were afraid that I was gonna hate you but I don't" He says
"Thanks Cobes" I smile
I look at him and he's also smiling. I haven't seen him smile in a while and it makes me smile even more.
"Well I'm gonna head back to the boys. You coming" he asks
"I'll be there in a bit. I actually have something I need to do" I say
"You want some help" he asks
"No. I'm good" I say
He nods his head and walks out. I grab a basketball and just shoot but miss every time. "What happened Cory" I hear
I look and see Garrett standing there. I go over to him and put the ball away.
"I couldn't tell him. He was smiling. He hasn't smiled in so long. I didn't want his smile to go away" I say
"Alright. I'll let it slide this time. But only because we hopefully have our peppy twins back. But if we don't you are telling your brother" he says
"Alright" I say
We go back to the guys and I see Tyler's back to me. I look to my twin who is nearby and he hands me a sugar bottle. I go over to Ty and smash it on his head. Me and the three guys start cheering and laughing while Tyler stands there shaking his head.
"What's the matter ty? Did the smasher just get smashed" I ask
"You best watch your back core. I will get you" Tyler says
"Yeah okay" I say
For the rest of the day we just fool around and once it was five o'clock I bid goodbye to the boys and went home. I made myself some dinner, watched a movie, then went to bed with my brother at the top of my thoughts.