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“Yeah,” Ryan says. “Come to usfirst.”

The twins glance at him then burst out laughing. I can’t help but grin along with them, feeling so fuckingrelieved.

I felt like a snake, telling London that behind their backs. It’s such a relief that they don’t seem upset by it, although I can’t really tell how she felt if I’m totally honest withmyself.

“What, are we serious about this girl?” James asks. “I know the twins are. But what about you?” He looks atRyan.

Ryan shrugs. “I don’t know,” he admits. “I like what I’ve seen. She’s definitely the most interesting thing to happen to us in awhile.”

“Yeah,” I agree. “Can’t denythat.”

“We’re all feeling a little restless,” James says. “But is that a reason to get involved with London? She’s leaving at the end of thesummer.”

I frown a bit and cross my arms. “I don’t think it’s just boredom,” Isay.

“It’s not for us,” Wyattadds.

“But the issue of her leaving,” Jamespresses.

“Do we have to think about that?” Ryan askssoftly.

We all look at him and we’re silent for a minute. The only sounds are the wind in the trees, the gentle lapping of the lake against theshore.

“Probably not,” James says finally. “But this feelsdifferent.”

I agree with him there. This thing with London definitely feels different. I’ve never seen the twins so excited about someone before, let alone Ryan getting in on the action so quickly. I’ve been the most reserved so far of the group, and even I’ve kissed her. James is the only one that hasn’t tasted her touch yet, but I know he’s going tosoon.

“We’re going to do this?” Iask.

“Yes,” Caleb and Wyatt both say at the sametime.

“Yeah,” Ryansays.

James just nods and grins. “Look at us. A bunch of fucking love-strickenpussies.”

I laugh at him. “Don’t get ahead of yourself. I don’t know aboutlove.”

“Sure, you do.” His grin is huge. “Have we ever actually talked about something like this before? I mean sure, we’ve fucked the same girl, made it a competition, but we’ve never actually… likedher.”

“Let alone talked about liking her,” Ryanadds.

“You’re right,” I say. “I guess this is verydifferent.”

Caleb rolls his eyes. “Can you guys shut the fuck up now?” hesays.

“You’re scaring the fucking fish,” Wyattadds.

We laugh and start back toward the office. The twins go back to fishing, and everyone seems like they’re in a goodmood.

Except I still have these worries in the back of my mind. London’s leaving soon, and we barely know her, and it’s all moving so fast… and I want another taste ofher.

That’s what scares me the most. I want another taste. I need another taste, actually, and badly. I had no clue I felt this way, but I do. It’s not just the other guys wanting her, it’s that kiss still lingering on mylips.

I have to get more. And I know exactly how to doit.

9

London

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