Surprise?

The party went off without a hitch, especially when Azzie noticed that Aidin was there. I discovered that they had been growing closer since I met the teen boy. Then, learning that they were raised in a similar situation as our families meant that my mother was more accepting of them.

As the party was beginning to wind down a little, everyone had moved out into the backyard so that we could all relax. I saw Ethan and Sam seeming to argue about something so I went to check on the two of them. “Ethan, Sam, is everything okay over here?” I asked the two of them. Ethan turned his eyes away from us as Sam was nodding, his face betraying him. “Okay, spill because I know you two aren’t going to ruin Azzie’s special day!” I demanded.

“It’s nothing–” Sam began but was cut off by Ethan. I could feel his pain and frustration so I knew something more serious was going on.

“He said I’m too much of a coward for him to be with.” My eyes widened in shock as I heard my twin brother’s words, his voi