Chapter 1
Mason
Why's my back so warm? I wondered blearily, as I lifted my head half an inch above my pillow. The small groan that emanated from beside me gave me my answer before I even had time to crack an eyelid. My twin had a nightmare and fled to the safety of my bed. Which would probably make that an arm on me; I guessed the fog reluctantly lifting revealing awareness. Shifting over to my side I gently nudged him in the ribs. "Hey, Matt, you gotta get up before someone comes in," I said my voice still husky.
Slowly, tufts of black hair, pointing in every direction in an amusing way, emerged from the sheets followed by pale skin and bright green eyes to match my own. "Don't wanna," he mumbled like some child before falling forward and using me as a pillow. How the hell is his body temperature so different?! I shuddered as I felt his cold cheek against my bare chest and scrambled to get out of bed to escape, succeeding in landing flat in my back with oomph! And still he sleeps. This is war.
Getting up I threw the blankets off of him and grabbed a foot in the same instant. Dragging him off till he hit the floor I stood over him and wiped my own dark hair out of my face. "Now that you're awake," I stated plainly as he rubbed the back of his head, "Do you really think it's a good idea for us to be sleeping in the same bed still? What if one of our new family members was to find out?" I realized my voice was rising in panic. This was the best home we'd been to yet, and I knew neither of us wanted to return to the boys' home. No matter how many new siblings we had. Judging by the concerned look on his face he could see the panic too. "I just think it's time for a change," I finished lamely, walking out quickly to try and grab breakfast before I had to hear his argument. I hate arguing first thing in the morning.
Matt