Twin brothers Brian and Matt Walker went to live with their mother’s brother after the death of their parents at an early age. Brian is still wracked with the guilt he carries around from a young age and sees the world through a distorted lens of self-loathing. When he meets a sexy and interested college-aged guy at the beginning of his senior year of high school, he may have finally found someone who can help him escape his mundane existence.<br><br>Matt has his life all planned out -- he longs for a solid career in journalism after graduating college. But his tenuous hold on family life threatens his dreams of independence, as does the attentions of a closeted new transfer to their school.<br><br>Can Matt pull away enough from his family to come into his own? And will Brian finally get to grips with his past and allow his twin to chase his own happiness?

Twice the Hands to Hold

“And pad and pencil,” Matt was quick to add. Last thing he wanted was for James to think he only wanted to snap pervy pictures of him. “I’ll use my phone to record the interview part, if you don’t mind.”


James stared at him a moment longer before leading the way through tall French doors. They stepped out onto a large paved veranda that overlooked an estate stretching for seemingly unending miles. Again Matt tried not to seem too impressed but followed behind James.


“You could hold awesome open air parties here,” Matt saidas he took in more of the surroundings.


James remained quiet as he led the way.


“I enjoyed last night.” Matt increased his pace to catch up to James, who seemed to be in a different mood than he’d been the night before.


James kept silent a moment longer then turned to catch his eyes on him. “I really enjoyed spending time with you guys, too. I really like Lexie. I think she’s hilarious. And Martin seems interesting.”


Chapter 16