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Still, I wanted to finish my trip down this particular memory lane. It was just too good not to let it fully replay in my mind.
I could still remember exactly how it felt when Cole had said he could see himself falling for me. Settling down. Everything.
My heart had done this fluttery, funny sort of slow roll in my chest, and I was pretty sure I had actually smiled under the covers at the time, just like I was doing now from the memory.
The only thing that could have made the moment better was if Prescott had said the same thing. But he hadn’t said much of anything in response to Cole’s confession.
Maybe he didn’t feel the same way. Which was… fine. It wasn’t like Iexpectedhim to fall for me after knowing each other for such a short amount of time.
Or maybe he’d just wanted to keep his feelings to himself. Prescott was generally the more quiet, thoughtful one, after all.
And that was fine, too.
Maybe I’d get the courage to actually bring up the subject with them. Maybe even tonight.
But until then?
I was going to hold onto this good memory. If I couldn’t actually hold my guys right now, it was the next best thing.
* * *
My guys looked surprised when I met them at the door, but that was nothing compared to the looks I got a few seconds later when they saw the meal I’d prepared.
“You did all of this, beautiful?” Cole asked, wide-eyed as he took in the sights and smells of the fried pork chops, buttered green beans, and baked potatoes that were dished up and waiting for my guys.
“By yourself?” Prescott added, putting an arm around my waist as we followed Cole into the dining room. “I’m not sure you should even be out of bed yet, to be honest. But I’m certain you shouldn’t have done all of this on your own today.”
He tried to frown, but I could see the corners of his mouth twitching when I smiled up at him. “I knew you’d say that.” I took him by the hand and led him over to the table, then did the same with Cole. As the three of us sat down, I continued, “But I was careful and I made sure to take plenty of breaks. It was actually really nice being able to get out of bed anddosomething for a change.”
“Can’t really argue with that,” Cole said, then grinned. “But give Prescott some time, and he’ll find a way.”
Even Prescott had to smile at that. “I don’t always argue. Just… when I’m right.”
“Which is—” I began.
“Yeah, always,” Cole finished for me.
“Okay, okay,” Prescott said, holding his hands up in a mock surrender. “You both win. I’ll admit that I’m always right.”
Cole snorted and I shook my head, still laughing. It felt so good to talk to my guys like this, like normal, like we had before the accident. It made me almost reluctant to bring up the subject that had been on my mind all day, but that was silly, right? It would be a good conversation—should be good, anyway. And even if for some reason it didn’t go the way I’d been hoping and dreaming about in my head, at least it would all be out in the open. That had to count for something… right?
“You got quiet all of a sudden,” Prescott said, worried lines creasing his forehead. “Are you feeling okay? Do you need to lie down?”
“No, I’m okay.” I gave him a small smile from across the table. It really was sweet that they were both so concerned, though. As much as I wanted to be back on my feet and making my own decisions about my well-being, I didn’t want to take their care for granted. “I just wanted to say a few things, maybe… maybe talk about some things with you guys.”
“Sure.” Prescott nodded. “We can talk about whatever you’d like.”
“That’s right,” Cole added. “If there’s anything you need, all you have to do is let us know.”
“You’re both so sweet,” I said, meaning it. “And I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done for me. I don’t even know how I’ll begin to repay you, but—”
“You never have to worry about repaying us,” Prescott interrupted. “Just knowing you’re okay makes me happy. Seeing you here tonight, up and out of bed and starting to feel better, is more than enough for me.”
“For me, too,” Cole agreed. “So yeah, don’t even think about paying us back or whatever. That’s not why we wanted you to stay here.”
I felt my eyes start to fill with happy tears. Because seriously, nobody deserved to be treated as well as my guys treated me. I blinked hard, determined to get through this without getting too emotional—or at least until I’d said everything that was on my mind.
“Well, that sort of leads in to what I wanted to talk about,” I said. “I know we already sort of talked about our situation—our dating situation, I mean…”
