Awwww... Not so different after all! Yay!! Hehe. You know, this fic turned out a little different than I thought it would from the summary, but it was still very sweet. Well done. :)

Author's Response: I love twincest and like to make it fairly realistic, so there had to be a meeting of minds (and bodies)somewhere along the way. Glad you enjoyed it even though you were expecting something a little different. Thanks for reviewing, love Helen x

Loved the way you used flashback to show the big crack between the twins. Poor Bill, spending all those years thinking that Tom didn't really accept him. Believing that Tom didn't want Bill to be gay would have really caused a big emotional scar, even with a bit of patching up. Oh, and the way the story began - very nice set-up! The pondering... shouldn't they BOTH be gay or straight? But just a little introduction to the idea...and then the lovely segue into the meat of the plot - Tom doesn't want Bill to be gay! (and that flashback scene was very prettily intro'ed, too - Tom's bitterness and stress shown with a hiss and a bloodied cloth on a cut lip; that little set-up spoke volumes about what was going on). And then Tom was so mean! The way he devestated his twin, ripped apart Bill's self-confidence, hurt him, severed their "twinness" in a way that couldn't be repaired... that was just really sad. They were different, and Tom made sure Bill knew that HE was normal and just fine, and BILL was a total dork homo. And the division lasted for years! Gur! Tom's a dick! His apology, after knowing how deeply he'd wounded his twin, seemed so pathetic and a bit too little too late. UNTIL! He admits he's bi! *gasp!* Hooray! They love each other! In the physical way! But Bill was all, "You were so brave, admitting that." Ha! Tom was still a coward, waiting so long (I really am sympathetic to Bill. He doubted himself! He cried and wondered if Tom would think he looked stupid! For years! Tom's a JERK!). And then Tom admits he's in love with Bill! It was a good thing Bill just grabbed and kissed him. That could have been awkward... Then sex! whoot! Well, mutual masturbation, anyway (cuz you gotta worry about dirty butts!) and happily ever after! A very sweet little tale with a dash of bitter pain tossed in. I'd have loved to seen this stretched out a little, the first time scene slowed down and delved into. And maybe even some depth on the Tom/Ria part, letting us know how that whole situation was set up and how Bill and Tom worked that out. (because Tom's basically still saying, "see, I'm not a total homo like you." Yes, yes, I know, he's still bi, but I'm still mad at how Tom hurt Bill! Gur!) Anyway, this is a good short that could be used as an outline for a longer story. Or, I'd love to see some more shorts! Thanks for participating in the challenge! (says someone who was going to, but got too damned lazy)

Author's Response: Hi there. I've been going through and responding to all my reviews but had to leave yours until last because...well, damn, it soooo long I couldn't just give you a two line response, could I? I'm glad the story wasn't a complete wash out after not writing anything for so long and knocking it up in a couple of nights. Reading it through after I'd posted it I would have changed a few things, and would have liked to expand on a few of the areas you've pointed out. I am fascinated with these identical twins who can be so different in lots of ways whilst still being so connected to each other. I've always had the idea that Tom's boasting about his sexual conquests is in some way him overcompensating for having a gay twin brother...as if showing the world that there's no way he can be gay. That's the premise I used for the first flashback, him being ashamed of Bill and not wanting to be thought of as gay by association. I'd written the ending on the plane and realised I hadn't mentioned Ria so I threw that bit in to bring things up to date and make it realistic. But now you mention it it does read as if Tom has the best of both worlds and expects Bill to deal with having to share. And yes, it does come over as Tom still rubbing it in Bill's face that he's not as gay as Bill and Bill needs to make allowances for Tom's hetero leanings. If I'd thought it all up sooner and had longer to spend on it (and not just before the deadline) I probably would have covered more issues...but then if I had I might never have finished it at all because you know how I am and how much time I spend editing and rewriting things to death. So, it is what it is. But you have given me a few ideas for a sequel...maybe Bill not being able to cope with sharing any more, or going off to do solo projects (which he is actually doing in real life) gradually withdrawing from the relationship with Tom, being selfless so that his twin can have a 'normal' life with Ria. So, there might be more on this at a later date. Anyway, thank you for leaving me such an in depth review. I'll email you later this week when I have more time. Lots been happening with kids' birthdays, moving away etc. Hope all is well at your end. Love, Helen x

Oh, nicely written! I enjoyed the flashbacks at different ages, and that you still worked Ria in there at the end. Thanks for submitting this!

Author's Response: You're welcome. LOL! Glad the flashbacks worked and to make it realistic I had to mention Ria. Thank you for reading and leaving me such a lovely review. Love Helen x

I squealed so loud at several parts in this story. Mainly the confessing feelings part because I just love that so much. You don't know how many of my imaginings are just a massive build up to the confession and then they just kinda ...fade away. But never mind. Not important. The only part I was upset about was Ria because I kinda hate her. I'm a million times more jealous of the twin's relationship then I am of my own relationships. :P

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed most of the story (except for the Ria part).I know what you mean about getting so involved in the twins' relationships. If nothing else it causes problems when writing realistic twincest fiction, but unfortunately she had to be mentioned somewhere. Thank you for reading and reviewing. Love Helen x

Love it d84;

Love it d84;

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for reviewing. Love Helen x

Aahh, this was so sweet!!! Poor Bibi, but then yay! I think this is exactly how I like to rationalize Ria myself. Very nicely written, bravo!

Author's Response: Unfortunately the subject of Ria does need rationalising when writing true-to-life twincest. Thank you for reading and for leaving a review. Glad you enjoyed it. Love Helen x

This was great. Poor Bill, getting bullied and beat up. He was so lucky to have Tom and Andi to protect him. Glad everything turned out so well in the end. :)

Author's Response: Thank you for reading and for leaving a review. Glad you enjoyed it. Love Helen x