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“Can we trust her?”
I nod. “I think so. At least I hope so.”
How in the fuck did things get so out of hand? With Fuckboy of all people helping me? My life is seriously weird as fuck.
Rhys lifts a heavy hand out towards Shaun, and he takes it as she pulls it back towards her, silently telling him to climb into the bed next to her. His eyes dart to mine in question, and I shrug.
“Get in if you wanna, but don’t fucking touch me.”
Shaun smirks before leaning over to flick off the lamp.
“Homophobe.” The faint light filtering in through the cracked bathroom door illuminates his face enough that I can see the stupid smirk he’s wearing.
“Not a homophobe. Just a student-ophobe.” I mutter, and feel Rhys shake under my hold.
“Are you laughing at me, Kitten?”
“Yes.” She rasps out as Shaun lays down in front of her, shifting close to our girl.
Fuck! Our girl? Really?
“I’m here,” Shaun whispers, and Rhys’ eyes flutter open.
“Thank you.” She whispers back, squeezing my hand before falling asleep.
3
Rhys
The bed shifts behind me, and the warmth of the Tyler and Shaun sandwich quickly disappears. Forcing my eyes open, Shaun’s sleeping face comes into view. He has a reddish bruise on his left cheek. I can only imagine how he got it. I hate that he has been dragged into my shit show. Seeing him here with me makes me want to cry. I’m a fucking mess, and I don’t know how to pull myself out of this spiral into reckless darkness that I’ve visited so many times before. The difference is that this time, I have these guys in my life. They’ve cast some sort of spell on me, making me want things I’ve never let myself think about before. I don’t want to lose my guys, but I just don’t know if they are enough to keep my head above water right now.
Last night was… too much.
“Go back to sleep, beautiful.” Tyler’s voice is raspy, probably from the screaming he did at the Feast, trying to get someone to help me. Trying to get them to stop.
Despite the tears popping free from my raw eyes, I roll my aching body over to face my man.
“Don’t go.” I plead quietly, and I’m met with his concerned blue gaze.
Reaching out, his large hand cups my face, wiping away my tears before more fall.
“I have to go. I’m sorry. I hate that I can’t be here for you all the time.”
I shake my head. “It’s ok. I understand.” Even though I do understand, I don’t have to like it.
“You should stay home from school today. Get some rest and let yourself heal.”
I know Tyler means well, but being home alone is the last thing I need. Explaining why I’m not at school to my mum is also something I’d rather avoid.
“I think I’m better off being around my friends today,” I admit, and for a moment, Tyler is quiet as his piercing eyes study me. Then he nods.
“Take it easy, ok? I’ll touch base with you later?”
I nod. “Yep. Ok.”
Tyler doesn’t move. It’s like he can’t bring himself to leave me, and I kinda wish he wouldn’t. I don’t really understand my attachment to these guys. Multiple guys. But I just know I need them, even though I’ve trained myself into thinking I don’t need anyone.
Sucking in a shuddering breath, I can see Tyler is fighting emotions of his own as he leans down and presses his warm lips to my forehead. “I’m so sorry.”
