The Third Person
Noah grabs Ella and Evan’s arms. He pulls them outside the door and into the schoolyard where other children play. Their three heads poke above the window’s horizon, watching the other students in the room lose interest and move to unattended toys.
Noah and Ella look at Evan, who shyly takes off his sunglasses. They all nervously chuckle and their gazes flicker between each other. Evan slides his sunglasses into his pocket.
“I think,” Evan nervously breathes out, “that we may be…twins!”
“No wonder you and mommy have the same eyes!” Ella gasps with delight. She grabs Noah’s hand and smiles brightly at him. She looks back at Evan and shares the same smile with him. He smiles back.
“That doesn’t prove we’re brothers.” Noah flatly states. Ella lets go of his hand. She exc
