Page 95 of Manny

“Holy shit,” Manny whispers.

“Isn’t he perfect?”

“So perfect.”

Me

You’re temping both of us

Bandit

I’m getting jealous of you two cuddling

Me

Do you want to cuddle with us?

We wait for a few precious seconds, and my heart races when he replies.

Bandit

I wouldn’t mind being sandwiched between you two

I grin like a lovesick fool. “See, I told ya. He could’ve saidbetween me, but he didn’t. He said;you two.”

“Maybe he’s warming up to the idea of being with me inthatway.”

“I’d love to see you guys fuck.”

He bumps me with his hips. “Getting a little ahead of yourself,Chantilly.I’m not sure we’re at that point yet.”

I smile to myself, nope, I don’t think so. But, I think Bandit has fallen down the rabbit hole himself. I just don’t want him to push us away when his feelings confront him, and I know they will. It’s a lot emotionally, and I’m not sure he’s ready to confront any of that. Then again, I could be wrong. Coming out could be a weight off his shoulders. I know he worries a lot.

Me

We’d like that

Bandit

Stop fooling around and get ready or you’ll miss the run today

Me

Gonna start calling you bossy boots

Bandit

That’ll earn you another spanking over my knee

I blow him a kiss with Manny peeking over my shoulder and send it to him. Hope blooms in my chest, and I can’t wait to see what today brings.

My brother gives me a once over when he sees me walking over to the parking lot where some of the boys are, waiting for the rest to get their shit together.

“What are you doin’ here?”

Halo sits behind him, ready and waiting to go. She gives me a little wave and says hi.

“Hey, you two look so cute,” I muse.

---