Taking a deep breath, I calmed my nerves and started helping Daniel unload all the bags and put everything away. I was determined to have a good day with my best friend. Even better, we got to spend the day together spoiling sick littles with ice cream. There were definitely worse ways to spend a day. I couldn’t wait.
Chapter four
Ellery
My body was aching, and my skin was overly sensitive. The only thing holding me together was being tucked against Tristan’s side as we watched one of our favorite movies. Daniel had given us a large fluffy blanket to cover up with, and it felt so nice against my sensitive skin.
My cheeks heated when David and Daniel appeared. They were both carrying bowls of ice cream and what appeared to be various bottles of medicine. David placed the ice cream on the coffee table, then crouched in front of me so we were at eye level.
David’s green eyes were gorgeous. They made my heart flutter. His gaze was warm and kind, and the skin around his eyes crinkled when he smiled. He was beautiful and oh so yummy.
He held out his closed fist and smiled. “Here, take these. They’ll help you feel better.” His voice was deep and warm, making my cheeks flush even hotter. I nodded and held out my hand, accepting the pills. Assoon as they were in my mouth, David handed me my sippy cup, and I took a gulp and swallowed. “Good job. Here’s your ice cream.”
His praise made my heart speed up, and my dick twitched in my panties. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
We spent the rest of the day watching movies while Daniel and David talked about various things. Tristan was warm against my side, where we were still cuddled up together, and David’s voice was a deep, soft rumble as he talked to Daniel. Combined, they worked together to lull me into sleep.
After we woke up from our nap, David and Daniel made us dinner and gave us some more medicine. I was warm and cozy and feeling better with the medicine in my system. I loved being here with Tristan, but I desperately wanted to spend the night in my own bed.
“I’m feeling a lot better now with the medicine and rest. It’s getting late, and I really want to sleep in my bed tonight. Sorry, bestie.”
Tristan burrowed even further into my side, and I tightened my arm around him, pulling him even closer. “Is otay, Ewwie.”
My attention turned to the Daddies when they both spoke, but David stopped and let Daniel continue. “Are you sure you’re okay to drive?”
“Ye—” I started to speak, but David cut me off before the word even left my mouth.
“I can drive you. I understand wanting to go home, but you shouldn’t be driving while sick.”
Anxiety and relief crashed through me in tandem. The deep rumble of his voice, combined with the stern tone, made me want to squirm. He wasn’t being pushy, but he wasn’t leaving room for argument either. I bet he was a wonderful Daddy, a perfect mix of tender and stern. The thought made my cheeks heat, and my reply was nearly a whisper. “What about my car?”
David turned to Daniel, and his expression screamed,“Daddy with a plan.”
“If I come back in the morning, will you help me drop off their car?”
Hearing my chosen pronouns sent even more warmth throughout my body and eased the anxiety in my chest.
Daniel and David were both natural Daddies and had been Daddying us all day. But right then, their Daddy energy was off the charts. It was a bit intense but also nice.
My family and I had never been close. The second I graduated high school, I moved out, and we barely stayed in touch. Little over a year later, I came out as queer, and that was the final nail in the coffin. Both my parents told me to cut all contact, and I did.
It’d been just me and Tristan for years, and it was nice to see our family growing now. To have almost strangers be so worried about me and go to such lengths to make sure I got home safely made my chest ache in the best way.
“Of course. And before you even say it, no, Ellery, it’s not an inconvenience. I’ll need to take Tristan over anyway to grab a few more things to bring back for while he’s staying here.”
Tristan gasped, the sound barely audible from where he was burrowed in my side. “I staying wif chu?”
“Yes, sweetheart. I want to take care of you.”
David cleared his throat, grabbing my attention. “So, Ellery, can I please take you home? I want to make sure you’re safe.”
I wanted to say no, but not because of David. He seemed like a great guy. I’d just always struggled accepting help from others, especially those I didn’t know very well. However, David looked damn near desperate for my answer, and even with the medicine, my body still felt sluggish and sore. My shoulders slumped in defeat, but I smiled regardless. I was excited to see where things would go. David seemed as interested in me as I was in him. He’d caught me looking at him multiple times throughout the day, but I’d caught him looking at me just as much. Would anything come of it, though? I guess I was going to find out.
“Yes, please. Thank you.”
“Of course, Ellie. Let’s get you packed up.”
