Page 17 of Four in the Family


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“Thanks honey. I appreciate your vote of confidence. But I’m underdressed tonight because I came straight from work,” I gesture down to my own attire. “Look at these gray pants. Everyone else is in a tux.”

“I guess you’re right,” she giggles. “We can feel out of place together, then.” I grin because Emily’s too adorable,andI’m forgetting my manners.

“Let me get you a drink,” I offer. “What would you like?”

“Um, can I get a soda?” she asks shyly. She bites her lip. “I’m not legal to drink yet. I know, embarrassing, right?”

I shake my head.

“No, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about,” I growl. “It’s fine sweetheart. Is Coke okay?”

She nods. Then, the bartender comes over and I order two colas because I don’t want to drink if Emily can’t. I want us to be on the same page. I can tell the gesture doesn’t go unnoticed, and I see Emily smile from the corner of my eye.

“Sometimes I forget your age completely,” I confess, “but every time I remember how young you are, I just feel so…”

“What?” she asks, a little hesitant. I decide to be honest.

“Filthy,” I growl. “Like I’m a dirty old man lusting after a young girl.” This makes her giggle.

“You’re not dirty,” she says sweetly, laying a soft hand on my arm, sending shivers down my spine. “And you’re not old. You’re just older than me, that’s all.” The bartender hands us our drinks, and Emily takes a sip from her straw. I’m too distracted by the way her pouting lips close around it to even consider drinking mine.

“It’s really okay, Jason,” she says, swallowing. “Age gaps happen, and people make it work. It’s working for my sister and your brother, for example, and they have the same gap that we do.” I nod, knowing she’s right. Tucker seems so happy with Janine, and he’s not letting the May December factor interfere, that’s for sure. And then there’s Gray and Vanessa, who also managed to overcome their age difference. Perhaps it’s time I got over this, once and for all.

“You’re probably right, sweetheart,” I drawl. “Older men have been preying on younger women since the dawn of time, so I won’t be the first, and I won’t be the last either. But let me ask you this: how do you feel about twin brothers dating twin sisters?” I ask her, watching her beautiful features in the flickering party lights. “Does that seem strange to you?”

Emily thinks for a moment.

“It’s a little strange, I guess,” she smiles. “But hey, it happens! It’s kind of cool, if you think about it. We might even qualify for theGuinness Book of World Recordsas twins dating twins.” This observation makes me chuckle.

“Probably not,” I say, and I find myself moving a little closer to her curvy body. It’s involuntary, as if I’m drawn by a magnet. “I think to qualify you need be something like identical octuplet brothers dating identical octuplet sisters, or something insanely crazy. Twins dating twins would be too commonplace.” This makes Emily laugh, which just about makes my heart explode with pride. Overcome with affection for her, I lean down and gently place my lips onto hers.

Emily responds eagerly to my kiss, her lips parting to let me gently lick along her tongue. She tastes of cola, and it’s a good taste, actually, reminding me of my own high school days. But for the first time, it doesn’t freak me out, and I go with the sensation.

Sensing my capitulation, Emily’s hand grazes my cheek gently, and then slides behind my neck to pull me closer to her. My hands circle her waist, and I kiss her hungrily, my thickness hardening into her thigh. I can feel her breath quicken, and I know I need to get her alone. I break away to stare down into her upturned face. Her mouth is open, panting, wanting more.

“What do you say we ditch this place?” I growl. “I can think of something fun to do.”

Emily smiles brilliantly.

“Sounds perfect, lover boy,” she purrs. “I look forward to it.” Then, I spirit the curvy girl away, determined to possess Emily’s beauty once and for all.

9

Emily

“There they are!” Janine squeals, jumping up and down with excitement. Then, she runs over to where Tucker and Jason are waiting for us by the entrance of the festival. She literally leaps into Tucker’s arms, making him stagger, and then they lock lips and start making out passionately despite the people streaming all around us.

“Oh, it’s so good to see you,” my twin moans into her boyfriend’s mouth. “I’ve missed you so much.”

Meanwhile, I take Jason’s hand and gaze up into his azure eyes.

“I’ve missed you,” I say in a whisper, smiling. He leans down to give me a peck.

“Missed you too, sweetheart. And maybe we aren’t about the PDA like Tucker and Janine here, but you know I’ll make you feel it later in bed.”

I giggle because it’s true. Jason is a very passionate man, and we enjoy our time together a lot. Plus, it’s been about a month since the party at the mansion, where we finally broke through on the age gap thing. Since then, Jason hasn’t been as hesitant about our relationship. We’re still not going public until I graduate from high school, but something shifted inside him, and he’s more relaxed. In fact, the age thing doesn’t come up anymore.

But today is a special day because the four of us have just arrived at Twin Fest, an annual fair held each year to celebrate twins. Janine and I have always talked about going, but our parents wouldn’t let us because it’s a three hour drive each way. But this year, we begged and pleaded, and when we said we’d get a ride from Jason and Tucker Roberts, they relented. Of course, our parents are still clueless about our romantic relationships with the brothers, and I feel so guilty about that, but I’m getting used to the idea. Jason and Tucker are good guys, and we’re safe. It’s not like we’re off doing drugs and committing crimes. It’s just a little passion, that’s all.

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