"What do you get a bunch of rambunxious teenage twin girls and a nervous, possibly chihuahua like gay boy for Christmas?" I turn to Sheppard who gives me a disbelieving look.

"How the fuck would I know?" He runs a hand over magnets made of plastic stones.

"I don't know. I guess you'd be more helpful with the nervous chihuahua boy. You guys are similar," I shrug and Sheppard gasps.

"What? Am I not like a chihuahua or gay? What the fuck, Barkley, that's so rude!" I shrug again and keep looking at all the things around me.

"Trust me, you're more similar to him than you think,"I mutter softly and look at the mugs.

What am I going to get them? Riley and Reagan are similar, so maybe I get them something similar. Or is that offensive? I haven't known too many twins in my life, let alone shopped for them.

"What about a sparkly wineglass?" Sheppard holds up a hot pink glittered wine glass with an evil smirk.

I laugh, "Oh yeah. They'd love that but I doubt their parents would let me inside again."

I sigh and look around the store feeling hopeless. I've never been good at planning presents. Lots of times, my best presents just come from something random I see in a store that seems right.

"What are we getting Mom and Dad? They're the hardest ones," Sheppard points out.

I pout and follow him as we weave through the store, "I don't know. I'll probably get them something in Reno. They have better shops. Plus we have more time. I need to get something for the triplets before we leave or I'll never get around to it."

Sheppard holds up a bag of chocolate gold coins, "Chocolate?"

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"Hi, Barkley, what evil things are inside those bags?" Reagan moves out of the way so I can come inside. I catch her trying to look in one of the two Christmas bags I have in my hands.

"Merry Christmas, Bitches. Saint Bark has brought presents for all the good triplets," I sing and round the couch so I'm sitting next to Riley.

Reagan sits down on the other side of Riley, "One, you seriously didn't have to get us anything. Two, we just started Christmas break, and there's still two weeks till it's actually Christmas."

I roll my eyes and set down the small little box behind me, "One, of course, I got you something I'm a decent person and I love spending money. Two, I leave for Arizona tomorrow and won't be back till right before new years. So shut up and open your presents."

I hand Riley the bag with snowmen all over it, and Reagan gets the one with snowflakes falling. They both give me an unsure look but careful pull out the tissue paper.

I smile when they both gasp at the sight of their parents, "Barkley, thank you so much!"

"Yeah, thank you, Barkley, this is so nice!"

I shrug with a smug smile. I had settled on getting Riley a spa kit and Reagan got a porcelain tree to hold her necklaces. They seem like I don't like Riley as much as Reagan, but I know for a fact Riley absolutely hates her fingernails and toes naked and is always doing face masks. And Reagan has at least twenty necklaces she interchanges.

"Its whatever. You guys are like my best friends," They aww and quickly embrace me in a tight hug. 

"Barkley, we love you. Well, most of the time," Riley giggles but I laugh and roll my eyes as we pull away.

"Don't make me cry. I'm wearing waterproof mascara but we all know that's a lie," I wipe under my eyes and stand up, "Ok, is Rey home?"

"Yeah, he's probably asleep, TBH," Reagan shrugs and I smirk picking up my little box.

"Perfect, I'll be the first thing he see's when he wakes up."

I leave the two girls to fawn over their presents and carefully climb up the stairs. My heart is pound at what I'm about to do. My hands sweat slightly, the box shaking with my hands.

I knock and wait until I hear a 'come in' and slowly push open the door. Rey stands up from his desk, where his laptop sits open with what looks like sound mixing stuff that I don't understand.

"Hey, Barkley," My head spins.

"Sorry to interrupt, but I'm leaving to go to my grandparents so I brought your Christmas present," I present it to him and I think maybe I see a small smile twitch on his lips.

"Barkley, you didn't have to do that. That's so sweet," He looks back up at me and there really is a smile on his lips. He rips off the wrapping paper and looks at the small box. My heart stops when I hear a chuckle come from his lips.

I feel the need to explain, so I begin rambling, "I had no idea what I was going to get you, and then while I was out shopping with my brother for your sister, I saw this and it was like -bam! It was so cute because it's tiny, and tiny things are cute. But also funny and it seemed perfect for you."

It was a little novelty vinyl player that claims to be the smallest working one. Really, it only made some bad music sound when you pressed the button, but it was cute and seems right to give it to the music master Rey.

"I love it, thank you so much," He rests it on his dresser so it was on display. 

I stare at him, his lips still in their small smile. His jawline straight, his hoodie gone and simply a maroon shirt, tight and perfect for his body. He turns back to after admiring his little record player.

I lick my lips and step forward,"I'm so sorry," I whisper.

And then I lean forward and press my lips against his. I don't think, the soft flesh of his lips cut my brain off completely if it wasn't before. His hand is suddenly on my side, and I wrap a hand behind his neck. Our lips move in sync, my ears full of the sound of our heavy breathing and lips smacking. 

His breath tastes like mint gum. It's warm and makes me feel even more hypnotized. His skin is also warm, his tongue licks over my lips.

I pull back slightly to breathe and realize what I've done and pull back completely. My eyes widen at the sight of him in front of me, my hand flying to my lips.

"Oh my god. Oh my god. I'm so sorry! I don't know what came over me. Oh my god, I'm so sorry Rey. I'll never do it again, I'm sorry-"

"I kissed you back," I freeze at his words, processing them.

He had kissed me back, his hand on my hip his lips moving with mine. But, but he is straight? Or, at least, appeared very straight.

"But, I...I thought you were straight?"

Rey's eyes don't leave mine, and he shrugs, "I don't think so. Gender has never been important to me. I think if I like someone then I like them. Girl or boy."

My lips are parted, eyes wide. My body is still frozen, "You kissed me back."

He smiles softly, reaching a hand out and grabbing my hip, "Yeah. I did."

"I...y...you like me?" Nothing seems real. Nothing seems possible. Nothing makes sense. Everything makes sense.

"Yes," His smile is soft, and he leans in again, gently placing a soft kiss on my lips before pulling back, "I like you."

My eyes are wide. What do I say? What do I do? Rey Dyke likes me? Is this a joke? Is this real?

"Is he being an asshole? Rey, Barkley got you present, be nice!" Reagan and Riley are getting close, I can hear them.

I glance at the door and quickly back at Rey, "Not yet."

He must know what I mean because his hand moves right before Reagan and Riley pop into the room. How would I tell them I partially made out with their maybe straight brother?

"Oh, you're awake. What'd Barkley get you?" 

Rey points to the tiny record player on his dresser, and Riley giggles, "That's so cute!"

Reagan sighs, "Barkley is like a gift god. Now I have no idea what to get you, Bark. You'll out gift me in everything."

My hands are still shaky, and I can't help but worry my smile isn't convincing enough, "Sorry, sweetheart. I didn't ask to be the best in everything."

Reagan scuffs, "Come on. Let's go watch ELF. It's my favorite."

They leave, and I look back at Rey, who still stands still, his smile gone. I lick my lips, and grab his head between my hands, pressing a passionate kiss. His hands press into my back, pulling me closer.

"I..."I stare closely in his eyes, my breath heavy, "I should probably get down there."

He nods and releases me. I look at him as i leave the room, my heart still pounding and head confused. I hold the railing and descend the stairs to Reagan and Riley lay on the couch, ELF paused.

"Everything okay?" Of course, Reagan would notice my breathless, shakey insides no matter if I try and cover it up inside.

I smile, "Yeah. I think, maybe I just saw Rey smile? Like, I didn't think that was possible but here it is."

Riley laughs, and I plop down between her and her sister, "Yeah. Sometimes it's world rocking when he shows actual emotion."

I smile and try to watch the movie. But of course, my mind is still replaying the kiss over and over again.