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“You're acting as if you haven’t seen us all together before.” I chuckle, pulling my boxers on.

Her eyes find mine again, clearing from the fog a little. “True. But I wasn’t expecting to walk in on it... again.” She blushes, and it’s fucking adorable. “Sorry.”

“Don’t be.” I shrug. “I don’t mind.” I grin and she blushes deeper. “You know, little one.” I grip her chin, and her pupils dilate. “You're not the only one who loves some group fun.”

Leaning forward, I brush my lips against hers, wishing I could kiss her, but not wanting to push.

When I pull back her eyes flutter open. Taking a cookie off the plate, I take a bite and groan. “Luke’s right, these are good.”

“Thanks?” she squeaks.

“Stay?” I ask, finding myself not ready to see her go. “We’ll be quick. Then we can watch anything you want.”

“Alright,” she replies, and fuck, my heart almost explodes at the smile she gives me. “Just... I’ll go make popcorn. Please have this clean before I get back.” She raises a brow.

She means to make sure she doesn’t sit in any cum.

“You got it.” I smile.

She rolls her eyes, but smiles back, handing me the cookies and taking off up the stairs.

Is this what it feels like to be happy? I’m not saying that I’ve never been happy with the guys, they are my world, but for the first time in my life I don’t feel like there’s something lurking around the corner, ready to take everything away from me.

Maybe it’s stupid to allow myself to feel this sense of safety, but I can’t let the fear control me anymore. If I do, I might lose everything.

And I’d rather be dead than not have every single one of my mates.

Chapter 7

Abby

How do they expectme to concentrate on this movie after what I walked in on? I don’t even remember what movie I agreed to. Hell, I don’t even think I’ve had a clear thought since I stopped on the stairs.

Zed was working, and Leo was helping his dorm mate out with something at school, so I had the evening to myself. I got bored and tried to read, but it wasn’t holding my attention and there wasn’t anything I wanted to watch on TV, so I went down to the kitchen and did some baking.

With all the cookies I ended up making, I thought I’d bring the guys some, knowing they were down here playing video games.

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