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I’m a mess. I can’t face my parents, not yet, nor Meadow. “If you need a second to collect yourself,” the manager begins, “follow me.”
Both men flank me on either side as I follow him to what looks like a breakroom. “It’s dinner rush, no one will be on their break for a while. Take all the time you need.”
I fall back on the couch, where Stone settles in next to me. “Love, asking you if you’re okay is a stupid question, but…”
I place my hand out, stopping him. “Just give me a second. I’ll be fine. Now, he has it out for both of you. Jimmy didn’t let me go easily to begin with. If he thinks I’m dating one of you, or shit, both of you it’ll be worse.”
“How did you get a restraining order? It normally means…” This time it’s Gibson and my hand stops him, like it had done with Stone just minutes before.
“Come on, can I get a fucking second?” I throw my head into my hands, but if I had to guess, both sets of eyes are on me.
The pillow next to me shifts with Gibson’s weight, his hand on my knee. They’re quiet, and on the opposite side of me, where Stone is sitting, his hand connects with my other knee.
Giving me what I’ve asked for, I’m leaning into Gibson, Stone emptying the space I’ve given, holding me, too.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to snap.”
“No, love, don’t ever apologize. Take all the time you need.” His hand leads to my thigh, and it occurs to me—I love the touch of both men way too much.
I let them both hold me for a couple minutes, only to jump out of their embrace. “Okay, let’s get back before questions are asked.” I could become accustomed to this, if I allow for it, and I won’t. I can’t. It’s not how the world works, and anyway, it’s not what either man wants, too.
