Page 69 of Somewhere We Belong

“Ok,” Sol said, not looking at either of us.

Stellar got up, nodding her head to the door. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving and was getting ready to tell the guys we had to reschedule.

“Have fun. I’ll try to see what is wrong, but go enjoy yourself,” she said, pushing me to the door.

“Just call me and I’ll be back immediately,” I said, not feeling better about leaving,

“I will, she’ll be fine with me,” she assured me. “Seriously, go have a good time.”

“Ok.” I grabbed my keys taking one last look at Sol before I left.

I got into my car, staring at the house, still debating if I should cancel and stay, but Stellar said she would find out later so I had to hope she would be ok. Taking a deep breath, I pushed down the guilt and drove to the guys’ house. I tried to meet them at the restaurant but they insisted on picking me up. So, we decided on me going to their house first and I was glad I did. Sol was mad for some reason and who knows how she would have reacted to the guys.

I parked next to Atlas’ car and before I could shut my door they were exiting the house. My heart stopped when I saw them and my libido went from zero to a hundred in seconds.

Colt was the closest to me in all black with jeans and a button-up shirt and his sleeves were rolled up, showing the tattoos on his forearm. Theo was in dark-washed jeans and a green button up that was also rolled up with boots. Atlas was in dark chinos and a polo, looking every bit the hipster.

“Hola, Cielo,” Colt said, kissing my cheek, stunning me with his nickname.

“Good evening,” Theo said, giving me a soft and sweet kiss.

“Nova, you look amazing.” Atlas kissed me.

I expected him to be reserved, but he deepened the kiss, making me wonder if they would consider staying here instead.

“Nope, we are taking you out, ok,” Atlas grabbed my hand and led me to Colt’s car.

“I didn’t say anything.” I blushed that he had read me so well.

“As much as I would love you crying out in pleasure in our bed, we need this.” He kissed my hand, helping me into the back seat of the car.

He kissed me one more time before he shut the door. My entire face felt hot. I didn’t know if I would survive this night if Atlas kept saying things like that. I felt someone's eyes on me, and I looked at Colt who looked jealous and turned on at the same time. We had yet to do anything together and I wondered if that would change tonight or if anything would ever happen with us. I still felt like we were holding back.

Atlas sat in the back with me as Colt drove us out of town. The ride was quiet, but I found their silence comforting, with Atlas by my side, it was even better. We pulled up to a small restaurant called Nona’s that was attached to a small winery. I had heard of this place and had always wanted to go, but this didn’t seem like a place to bring kids.

Theo opened my door, giving me his arm as he led us inside.

“We have a reservation under Malone,” Atlas said.

“Oh yes, this way!” She smiled, showing us to a booth that was nestled in a corner. It was semi-private and I was a little relieved about it. “Your waitress will be right with you.”

She placed menus in front of us as we all scooted in. It was easier for Atlas and I to get in, but Colt and Theo were bigger, so they struggled a little bit.

“Enjoy,” she said, before leaving.

“I've always wanted to come here,” I said, grabbing the menu.

“We came last year when they opened, but we haven’t had a chance to come back,” Atlas said, laying his hand on my thigh as he looked over the menu.

Nerves were making butterflies dance in my stomach; how did someone date three guys? How would I equally divide my attention? Were they going to get jealous?

“You ok?” Colt asked, as he placed a hand on my thigh that I didn’t realize I was moving.

“Yeah, just a little nervous.” I smiled.

“There’s nothing to be nervous about unless you don’t want to be here,” he said, as he searched my face.

“I do, but dating multiple people is new for me,” I said, feeling myself get hot.

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