Turnabout Twist by Lois Lavrisa Page A

costume to prom?” I stroked her back.
    She twisted away then crossed her arms and tapped her foot.
    “That’s a no, huh?” I asked.
    She scrunched her eyebrows and pursed her lips. The definite look of no.
    “I mean, I’m just saying. It’s our last prom. Why not go out with a bang? Make it memorable,” I said, just as we reached the front of the line.
    It was our turn at the ticket window.
    “Since you’re paying for prom, I’ll get the popcorn,” Vicky offered.
    “Then I’ll get the tickets.” I pulled out money I had borrowed from my twin Timothy and slid it under the glass. “Two tickets to the vampire movie.”
    “This is last of these horrible movies, isn’t it? I mean after today, I won’t have to go to anymore right?” I said wishfully to Vicky as I handed her a ticket. I loathed the first couple of vampire flicks and was sure this was more of the same.
    “No.” She pursed her lips.
    “There’s more?”
    “Yes.”
    “Jeez. I don’t know how much more I can take of that brooding girl who can’t decide between a wimpy sparkly dude and that dog guy who never wears a shirt.” I put my hands up.
    “Ted, he’s not a dog, he’s a werewolf. You know the whole full moon transformation and all.”
    “Yah. Whatever. I mean, why can’t she choose between normal guys, like between a nerd and a jock? Or a dude like me, who’s a little of both?” I smirked.
    “That would be boring,” Vicky said with a glare
    “I’m boring?”
    “No. But a love triangle between a girl and two unlikely hunks makes for a great flick.”
    “For you maybe. I’d rather catch the superhero movie next door. It starts in ten minutes.”
    “You think they’re better than vampires?” Vicky asked as we entered the lobby.
    “Way better. They can fly, have incredible elite powers and have kick ass fights.” I did a hand swipe thing like a sword and added a kick.
    “It’s like I’m dating a twelve-year-old.” Vicky smiled.
    I gazed into the glass case at the concession stand. “Look! Gummy bears.”
    “Point made.” Vicky hugged my arm and handed the employee behind the counter her money. “Medium popcorn, one large Coke and a box of gummies.”
    While we waited on our order, Vicky said, “So is Timothy taking that new girl to prom?”
    “Gabrielle? Yeah, I think he is.” I got two straws and some napkins.
    “I bet he won’t ask her to dress up in some sexy weird superhero costume.”
    “I wouldn’t be so sure about that. We are identical twins, after all.” I waved my hand down from my shoulders to my feet.
    She handed me the drink and box of gummies and then grabbed the popcorn. “Do you want to double date with them?”
    “Because we’re double?” I made a twin joke whenever I could.
    “Bad. Really bad.” She grinned and threw a kernel of popcorn at me.
    We found our seats in the air-conditioned darkness of the theater. Settling into the comfy soft velour seats it took less than a few minutes into the movie before I dozed off.
    Vicky nudged my arm, jostling me. “You’re snoring.”
    “Huh?” The side of my mouth felt wet with drool.
    “You fell asleep.”
    “No surprise. This movie sucks...and not just because of the vampires,” I whispered as my brain came out of a fog.
    “You didn’t even see five minutes of it. And if you hate it so bad, go see your stupid superhero movie.”
    “Really? That’d be great.” My glee was obvious in my tone.
    “Go.” Vicky said with a scowl.
    We got shushed from the couple behind us.
    “Okay,” I whispered.
    “Okay, Fine. Get out of here.” She pitched the box of gummy bears at me.
    I caught them. “I’ll see you in the lobby after?”
    The movie soundtrack became extremely loud, so I didn’t hear her response. This was a great compromise. I could see my movie, she could see her’s, and we’d both be both happy. Well maybe not happy. Vicky had been scowling. But she’d get over it.
    Who would have known after all of these years of