Guys, I know they confirmed that Mimmi and Zac are not twins, but I really like the idea of the twins thing, so in this fic I´m pretenting they are.
Today is Friday and right now I'm heading for my two last classes of the day, biology, and I can't wait for them to finish. Since my parents found out that Mimmi and I are twins, they have been trying to connect her more with the family, so every friday night we all have dinner together. At first, I was a bit concerned about Mimmi getting closer to my family, don't get me wrong, I really love having her around, I was just afraid that, as she doesn't understand all the land things, she could, by accident, say something that would expose us, our world. But we have been doing this for at least 2 months and everything seems to be working well, so I'm starting to really enjoy friday nights.
- Everybody, take your seats so we can start. We are going to talk about a very interesting subject today. It will also be on your test so I recommend that you take notes.
As usual, I sit with Evie, we are on the second row of chairs, to the left. Carly and Cam are to our right and David and Eric are right behind them. Mrs. Trumble is writing something on the board. We usually call her Trouble because of how tough and heartless she is with us.
- We are going to talk about the incredible and rare possibility of twins. As you might know, there are a lot of different kinds of them, but the most common ones are identical and fraternal. Is there the slightest chance that any of you know the difference between them ?
- Identical twins happen when a single fertilized egg splits in two. Fraternal twins happen when two different eggs are fertilized by two different sperm at the same time.
- Right, Zac. Identical twins have the exact same DNA. They can be a boy and a boy or a girl and a girl or more, but always having the same gender. They also share the same physical characteristics. Fraternal twins, on the other hand, have different DNA and physical characteristics. Sometimes they look alike, but they can also be completely different. They can be a girl and a girl, a boy and a boy or a girl and a boy. A lot of people believe that twins have this special connection but there is nothing that really confirms it. Their bond is explained by how they grow up together and go mostly through the same experiences.
- Why do some eggs split and why do some women produce more than an egg at a time?
- This, Evie, is a question that science has been trying to answer for a long time but they haven't been able yet. Twins are still a big mystery. Now open your books, read from page 32 to page 40 and do the exercises from page 42 to 45. If you have any questions, just ask me.
After listening to all Mrs. Trumble said about twins, I couldn't stop wondering if there was some kind of major difference between human and mer twins. I mean, Rita told us that twins are only possible in our world if a mermaid has her offspring with a merman. It makes them automatically more powerful than anyone conceived by the moon, but right now I'm thinking about this bond thing. Mimmi and I didn't grow up together and we certainly didn't go through the same experiences but we do have a strong connection, and I'm not even talking about the vision thing, cause this is more like something that our mother passed on to us. What I'm really thinking about is how much facility we have to read one another. I can easily tell when something is bothering Mimmi or when she's super happy. I know that she can do the same thing. Sometimes, when we have really strong emotions, like anger, the other one can sense it. We are even training to ignore it if it doesn't seem to be troublesome, like fear. This way, we can have some privacy. But the point is, we really have a special connection and, differently from what people think here on land, everybody in the pod seems to believe in it. Maybe twins are special in both worlds but humans might not have their minds opened enough to see it.
I must really have lost myself in my own thoughts cause the next thing I see is a very angry Mrs. Trumble coming my way.
- Zac, can't you hear me? Open your book! You have been looking at the wall for at least thirty minutes. Wake up!
- I'm sorry, I was just thinking about this whole twin thing.
- Seems like you are very interested in it. Would you like to share your thoughts with the class?
- It's just that I don't think twin connection is resumed to growing up together. I think they really share a special thing, even if they haven't always been together.
- And how would you know that?
- I have a twin sister and we didn't grow up together or went through the same experiences but we still have a really strong connection. I love her and everything, but I don't think we would have this bond if we weren't twins.
- You have a twin sister? Since when?
Right when I'm going to answer the question, Mimmi and Rita open the door. Both of them look worried and I could see fear in Mimmi's eyes, one of those trouble signs, there is also some kind of shame. What happened?
- I'm sorry to interrupt Mrs. Trumble, but Zac Blakely will have to leave class earlier. He has some urgent family problems to solve with his sister.
- Mimmi is your sister? The magic girl? Wasn't she Mrs. Santos' niece? Are you related?
- Yes. Our mother gave us to adoption and we ended up in two different families. Me with the Blakelys and Mimmi with the Santos. We met 2 years ago and found out we are twins some time later. And just for your knowledge, Mimmi is much more intelligent than you will ever be. Now if you excuse me, I have to go.
We get out of the classroom and walk to Rita's room. Nobody says a word until we finally get there and sit. I have the feeling that Mimmi is avoiding making eye contact. Rita breaks the silence.
- Ok, so first of all, Zac, what was that in the classroom?
- I'm sorry, but what she said was provocative. It's a long story. I couldn't let it go. But I know I should have. I think I'm just too worried about whatever you're going to tell me.
- Fine then, but don't do that again. Mimmi, it's your turn.
- Look, I'm so sorry, I completely messed things up, I didn't mean to, but I did, and I completely understand if you get mad at me.
- Hey, breathe and tell me what happened. I'm sure I won't be mad.
Mimmi makes a doubtful face and even Rita looks down. Come on, what could she possibly have done that was that bad? Mimmi takes a deep breath and starts talking again.
- So, today is Friday and I knew we would have dinner together. I was thinking about what to wear and remembered I had forgotten my black sneakers in your house last Wednesday, when I slept there. I wasn't doing anything and really wanted to use them tonight so I decided to go to your house and get them, but your room was a mess and I couldn't find them. I thought your mom was working so I used my moon ring to organize it, but she opened the door right when your room was reorganizing itself. Things were flying all around. I tried to make up an excuse but nothing came to my mind and I just ran away. It was dumb, I know and I'm so so sorry. I didn't want to do anything else before talking to you, so I came after Rita. I will understand if you hate me. I know how much it means to you.
For a second I just can't believe in what she said. I'm hoping that this is a joke, but deep down I know it isn't. Mimmi is crying and I can tell how sad she is. I know she truly didn't mean to do any of it.
The secret is out, not all, but how much time would it take for my mom to figure out the rest? Her mind must be running wild right now. I need to tell her the whole truth, she deserves it. I just hope that she doesn't care to have a non human, but a merman son. I hope she forgives me for lying all this time. I hope she still accepts Mimmi in the family. I hope she still loves me.
I always knew I couldn't hide this secret forever, just didn't know I would have to tell so early. Well, maybe not that early. I have already learnt a lot since I became a merman, learnt about my identity, about my hereditary, about magic and started to see a very big difference between us and them. I wasn't one of them anymore. I had never been. Telling the truth won't be easy and it is impossible to know how my parents will react but maybe what happened was for the best. It is already time for them to know it.
- It's okay, sis. I know it was an accident. My mom was supposed to be at work and you wouldn't have used magic if you knew she was home. Come here.
She comes and sits by my side on the couch. I put my arm around her and she puts her head on my chest, still crying a bit.
- So, you're not mad?
- I guess I can't get mad at you. I can feel how sad you are and I love you too much for it. We have already lost a lot of time, I don't want to waste more fighting.
- I'm happy you two are good, but you still have to find some excuse for your parents, Zac.
- I can fix it. I can tell them it's only me. They don't have to know about you yet. It's my fault, I'll deal with it.
- No, you don't have to, but thanks. I think I want to tell them everything, the whole truth.
- It's your decision to make. Just be sure not to let them in the dark, it's even worse. You have my permission to tell them about me if needed. Guess they will want to know about where Mimmi lives and how she was able to stay on land. Now I have to get back to work, so you two go. Good luck.
Author Notes: Hey! This is the first fanfic I´m actually posting. I don´t know if I will make a chapter 2 to this story. Do you guys want me to? Please review and tell me what you would like to read about in the Mako Mermaids universe.
OBS: English is not my first language, so if there are some writing errors, I´m sorry.