More Than my Twin

Chapter 3

*Coby POV*
I wake up the next morning at 10:30 and see that I'm the only one awake. I lay in bed a bit thinking about the events that have been taking place. Before I can think too much, Cory's phone rings. I grab it and a room key and walk out of the room. I answer the phone as I head down to the lobby.
Cob- Hey Tyler what's up
Ty-Hey Cory. We're just about there. What hotel are you guys at
Cob- the holiday inn right inside Fortworth
Ty-Alright see you soon
He ends the call and I sit down in a chair. I go to the pictures in Cory's phone and start scrolling through them. There's a bunch of pictures of us on there. I smile and feel some butterflies but I push the feeling aside. After a bit the phone rings again.
Cob- hello
Cor- why do you have my phone
Cob- it was sitting on the table and it started to ring so I answered it
Cor- okay well dad is still asleep and I'm assuming the guys are almost here so I'll come to the lobby and wait with you
He hangs up and I set the phone down. Two minutes later Cory shows up and we switch phones. Not long after the guys walk in and come over to us.
"Hey twins how are you doing" Tyler asks
"We're okay. Our dad is still asleep or at least resting his eyes." I say
"Ok. Well Garrett wanted to talk to Cory about something so Coby you are stuck with me and Cods. I'm guessing you haven't eaten breakfast yet so let's go" Tyler says
I nod my head and follow them outside. We go to Tyler's car and get in. He starts the car and then drives to IHOP. We get out and go inside. We are shown to a table and sit down.
"Are you really okay" Tyler asks
"Of course not. But Cory has been strong and I'm just over here whimpering like a baby and I feel bad. He should also get the chance to shed a tear and mourn his loss." I say the tears starting again
"Hey Coby it's okay to cry. It's okay to hurt. Your mom meant the world to you. You are allowed to express how you feel. Cory will cry when he needs to or wants to. Right now he wants to make sure you are okay. You're dad is making sure you both are alright. You two are his children. His babies. He doesn't want anything to happen to you guys either." Tyler says
"I guess you're right" I say
The food arrives and we start eating.
*Cory POV*
My brother and the other two leave and Garrett and I go to my car. We get in and just sit in the vehicle.
"My mom knew that I like Coby. She said she saw it in my eyes" I say
"You need to tell him." Garrett says
"I know. I want to but I don't want him to hate me. My mom says he won't and I want to believe it but I don't know" I say
"Cory, have you properly grieved the loss of your mom yet? You have been thinking about your brother and trying to be strong for him that I don't think you cried at all" he says
"I haven't but I can't. I can't process anything right now" I say
"Maybe that's why you need to talk to your brother about your feelings" he says
"I really don't know Garrett" I say
"Cory you need to tell him. If he doesn't feel the same way then so be it. But you will be able to get it off your chest and properly process your mom passing away." He says
"Alright. I'll do it" I say
I drive around for a bit then decide on ihop. We go in and spot the other three. Garrett and I go sit at the table next to them. We order then we all start talking.
"So when we get back us guys are going to call our parents and tell them about your mom. You guys need to talk to your dad. See how he is doing and see if he wants to start planning the funeral" Cody says
"Yeah" I say
"Hey so when we're done here I'm going to ride with Tyler and Cody. Coby, go ahead and ride with you brother" Garrett says
Coby agrees and turns back to his food eating. Mine and Garrett's food arrives and we also start eating. Once everyone is done and we have payed, we leave and go out to the vehicles. Coby and I get in my car and I start it then drive to the hotel. Once we arrive Coby goes to get out but stops when he sees me still sitting there.
"You okay" he asks
"I miss mom" I say
"I do too" he says
"Remember when she first taught us how to sign I love you and we kept doing it wrong but she didn't care so she would mimic us just because" I say
"Yeah. I always loved seeing mom and dad dancing in the kitchen and making dinner together" he says
"We always thought it was disgusting how much they kissed each other" I say
"They were just showing how much they loved and cared for each other" he says
"Yeah" I say
We both wipe away our tears then go inside. We go to our hotel room and go in. We get in there and our dad is still in bed. I go over and his eyes are shut.
"Dad. Dad wake up. It's noon" I say
Coby comes over and leans against me.
"Come on Coby. Let's let him be" I say
We leave the room and head to the lobby where I know at least one of the guys will be. We get there and see all three of them. I tell Coby to go over there because I need to talk to the front desk. I go to the front desk and a lady comes up from the back.
"Can I help you" she asks
"I need you to call 911. My father is in room 112 and he is unresponsive. Don't know if he is alive or not. I will not be here when they arrive so you'll have to find out for me" I say
"Uh ok" she says
I go over to the guys and then go outside and they all follow. I get in my car and they hop in. I start it and drive to a nearby park. I get out and go sit on a bench. Tyler comes over and sits down. Coby starts to come over but Cody stops him. I sigh and rest my head in my hands.
"Why are you guys not with your dad" Tyler asks
"I believe that he's dead. We went in and he was laying in bed. He was looking pale and was not responding. I told the lady to call 911 but I didn't want to be around when they arrived." I say
"You need to tell your brother" he says
"I have to tell him that and I have to confess to him about something else" I say
"What" he asks
"I like him as more than my twin. I love him" I say
"Wow" He says
"Yeah" I say
"Well go talk to him. He deserves to know both. I'm gonna tell the guys" he says
"Ok" I say
I get up and go over to the swings. The other two get up and squeeze my shoulder as they pass. I sit on the swing near my brother and slightly swing myself.
"Um Coby I need to tell you something" I say
"Is it dad" he asks
"Yeah. Why" I ask
"He's dead. I got a call from the hospital. I'm listed as the main next of kin. Apparently dad has cancer. He knew he had it but he didn't want to treat it because mom couldn't be treated. So he figured he'd just die when it was time for him to go" he says
"Oh" I say
"Yeah" He says
"I also need to tell you something else" I say
"Ok" he says
"So I know I told you I'm gay but there's someone specific that I like" I say
"Who" he asks
"Coby, you are my twin. I know it sounds weird for us to be anything more than twins but I love you. I love you as a brother. But I also love you as more than that." I say
"Cory, I don't know if I feel the same way" he says
"O-okay" I say
I get up from the swing and head towards the guys. I toss my keys to them and walk past them. I walk past the car and continue walking down the sidewalk. Tears start coming and I wipe them away but more just come. My phone rings and I answer.
C-hello
G-what happened Cory
C-he doesn't feel the same way. I should've just let the feeling pass and not tell him.
G-no. You needed to tell him. You also need to come back because he's freaking out thinking that you're going to hurt yourself or something. Granted Tyler and Cody are also freaking out.
C-I need time
G-your brother needs you
C-I'll be back
I hang up and turn around. I walk back to the park and go to the guys. Coby hugs me and starts crying. I rub his back and try to get him to calm down and it works. He pulls away and looks at me. He signs I love you and I sign it back.
"You twins okay" Tyler asks
"Yeah. We're good now" I say
we go back to the hotel, grab our stuff, and check out. We get in the cars and I follow Cody. We arrive to the place and I realize it's his parents house.
"What are we doing here" I ask
"I know you guys probably don't want to stay at your house so my parents have a guest room you two can stay in while you go through the legal things for the house and their funeral" Cody says
"Thanks Cody. That means a lot" Coby says
We go inside and Mrs Jones And Mr Jones are sitting in the living room. They get up and come over to all of us. They greet Cody first then turn to me and my brother.
"We are so sorry to hear about your parents. If there is anything , anything at all, that you need just let us know" Mrs. Jones says
We thank her and she gives us a hug. Mr. Jones gives each of us a hug too. Cody then shows us to the guest room and the guys follow.
"It's getting late. Why don't we eat dinner then we will meet back here tomorrow morning" Tyler says
"I'm not really hungry" I say
"Me neither" Coby says
"You twins need to eat." Garrett says
"Come on let's go downstairs. My mom made spaghetti" Cody says
"Your moms spaghetti is my favorite" I say
"Same" Coby says
We get up from where we're sitting and go downstairs. The guys go to the living room with Mr. Jones and Coby and I go to the kitchen.
"You need any help Mrs. Jones" Coby asks
"You know what, I'm alright boys but thanks for asking" she says
"Your welcome. How about we set the table for you" I say
"Sure. Go ahead" she says
Coby and I grab what is needed to set the table and get to work. Once done we then go and sit outback on the porch enjoying the peacefulness.
*Coby POV*
As Cory and I are sitting outside, I keep thinking about what he said to me. As I think about it the butterflies come back. I try to ignore them but they become more obvious. I go to say something but Garrett comes out.
"Dinner is ready" he says
"Alright. Thanks gar" Cory says
We get up and go inside. We sit down at the table and then Mr. Jones prays. After he's done praying we eat. Once dinner is done and the table is cleaned we all hang for a bit then the three guys leave. Cory and I say goodnight to Cody's parents then go up to the guest room. We get ready for bed then crawl into bed. I lay there for a bit and ponder my thoughts. I turn to talk to Cory but he's sound asleep. I guess I'm telling him later. I get comfortable then drift off to sleep as well.