Katie couldn't shake the feeling that something was deeply troubling Zed. Determined to get to the bottom of it, she knocked on his door. "Zed, we need to talk. What's been going on with you lately?"

Zed looked up, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions. "Katie, have you ever felt like? like we don't really belong? Like there's something off about us?"

Katie frowned, confusion clouding her features. "What do you mean? We're twins, Zed. Of course we belong."

Zed sighed, trying to find the right words. "I mean, have you ever noticed that we don't look like Mom and Dad? That there's no resemblance at all?"

Katie's confusion deepened. "I guess I never really thought about it. Why are you bringing this up now?"

Zed hesitated, then continued, "It's just? I've been thinking a lot lately. We don't have any physical traits in common with them. And sometimes, I feel like there's this? disconnect. Like we're different in ways we can't explain."

Katie's eyes widened slightly. "I never really paid attention to that. But now that you mention it, it is a bit strange. Do you think it means something?"

Zed shrugged, trying to downplay his concerns. "I don't know. Maybe it's nothing. Maybe I'm just overthinking things."

Realizing he was causing her distress, Zed decided to change the mood of the conversation. "Never mind, Katie. It's probably just me being paranoid. Let's talk about something else."

Katie nodded, still puzzled but willing to let it go for now. "Okay, how about our plans for the semester break? Have you thought about what you want to do?"

Zed's face brightened at the change of topic. "Actually, I was thinking we could go to Paris. It's been a while since we've been there, and it might be nice to revisit some old memories."

Katie's eyes lit up. "Paris sounds amazing! We could visit all our favorite spots and maybe even discover some new ones."

They spent the next hour excitedly planning their trip, reminiscing about their childhood adventures in Paris and making a list of places they wanted to see. The conversation flowed easily, and for the first time in a while, they felt a sense of connection.

As the evening drew to a close, they both stood up, feeling lighter and more at ease. Katie reached out and hugged Zed tightly. "I'm glad we talked. I missed this."

Zed hugged her back, a smile spreading across his face. "Me too, Katie. Me too."

As they hugged, a different feeling arose when their skin touched - a feeling they hadn't felt before. It was a mix of warmth and an unspoken bond that seemed to transcend their usual sibling connection. They both felt it but didn't say anything, unsure of what it meant.

Katie pulled back slightly, looking into Zed's eyes. "Good night, Zeddy," she said softly before retreating to her room.