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Lake’s eyes bounce from me to Ev, and then back again. “Um, guys, I’m sorry. I don’t understand what’s going on here.”
I smile and take a step toward Lake. He takes a step back. His pouty bottom lip is stuck firmly between his teeth. My poor little bird looks rattled. “Don’t worry, Little Bird, we’ll show you.”
Lake’s eyes get even wider, and he glances toward the door. Maybe I’m pushing him too far? Before I can back off, though, Ev shoots me a dirty look. “Easy, Lo. You’re freaking the guy out.”
Ev closes the gap between him and Lake and gently takes the man’s chin in his hand. They are about the same height, but Ev is more muscular and a little bulkier than Lake, making the man look smaller than he really is. “Hey, are you ok, Lake? Logan didn’t mean to scare you. He can be a big brute sometimes, but he’s totally harmless.”
I shrug. I probably should be offended, but Ev’s not wrong. I think I may have underestimated how little experience Lake has, or maybe he doesn’t feel this attraction between the three of us. After all, I was kind of an asshole to him most of the night. I wouldn’t blame him if he wanted to stay away from me. I smile slightly. Well, if that’s the case, I’ll definitely enjoy the chase.
Lake’s head cocks to the side like he’s trying to figure out Ev’s words. “Hmm? Oh, Logan didn’t scare me. I’m just unsure what’s going on. River left so I can say my goodbyes, which makes absolutely no sense. We already said goodbye. Why do I need to say it again? Then you two are acting very strangely. I know I should understand what’s going on, but sometimes I don’t pick up on social cues. So I apologize if that’s what’s happening.”
Oh, my sweet, pure, little bird. I see the pure adoration on Ev’s face, and I know he feels the same way. We are probably the wrong guys for this. We’re going to eat this poor man alive. But the thought of it being anyone else makes me all itchy and agitated. No, Lake’s mine. I don’t understand this feeling, but I know for an absolute fact that these two men in this room with me belong to me, and I will make that happen.
Ev’s expression turns serious. “Lake, Logan and I are very attracted to you. I know it’s very sudden, and we barely know you, but I knew from the second I saw you. Hell, even before that, I felt a connection to you, and it’s only getting stronger. Logan and I are trying to figure out what’s going on between us, but I think he’s feeling this same connection.”
I nod. “I am. It’s fucking bizarre. Just last week, I was straight and fucking my way through every available female in New York, but I feel it.”
Ev just shoots me a dirty look and rolls his eyes. What? He turns back to Lake. “I think your brother saw there’s some interest here. That’s why he left to give us some time alone. What we want to know is, do you feel it too? If you don’t, that’s totally fine and we’ll back off.” Ev shoots me another look and I put my hands up defensively. What does he think I’m gonna do? I don’t pursue people who aren’t interested in me.
Lake seems to consider this question. He’s quiet for so long it’s starting to freak me out. What if he doesn’t feel this? Or he does but doesn’t want anything to do with us? My chest tightens at the thought. I force myself to calm down. I’m just fucking horny. That’s all.
“Is that what I’m feeling? This butterfly feeling in my stomach every time I look at you two?”
Oh, my heart fucking melts. “Lake, you’ve been turned on before, right? Like by a man, or a woman, or both?”
“I’m not sure. I can acknowledge when someone is good-looking, and I’ve certainly masturbated before, but I’m not sure if I’ve ever been truly attracted to someone. My brother suggested I should watch porn before, but it did nothing for me.”
“No one has ever gotten you hard?”
“I had a girl give me a blowjob in college. She was able to get me hard and I ejaculated, but it seemed more because of the action than any feelings toward the girl.”
Hmm. Is Lake ace maybe, or demisexual? I suppose it’s possible. “What about a guy?” I ask Lake.
“Again, in college, my roommate jerked me off once. I did orgasm, but I felt nothing toward the man. I have gotten erections before, obviously, I just never had any desire to act on them. After college, anyone else who offered, I turned down. I felt nothing toward the people,and I don’t believe meaningless sex works for me.”
I’m quiet as I try to process this. “Ok, well, I’m not talking about sex,” Ev replies. He’s not? “At least, not right away. I’d like to get to know you better as more than a friend. I want to take you out on a date. Fuck, I want both Logan and me to.”
I blink. I never really thought about the logistics of this outside the bedroom, though I should have. I’ve only just realized I like dick at all. Am I ready to publicly date two guys already? I decide pretty quickly that yes, yes I am. I’ve had more than one girl comment that I should just date Ev. If he’s that important to me, why not make that a reality? And Lake, he just fits with us. We’ll see what happens long-term, but for now, I absolutely want to see where this goes.
Lake seems surprised by this development. “You want to take me out on a date? Like, to dinner?”
Ev shrugs. “Sure. Or whatever we decide to do. It doesn’t have to be dinner.”
“I’ve never gone on a date before,” Lake tells us. He doesn’t sound upset about this, just factual.
I can’t stand on the sidelines anymore. I step into their personal space and lower my head so that our faces are very close. “Let us take you out on your very first date, Little Bird. I swear we’ll make it special.”
Lake blushes and shifts uncomfortably. Fuck, maybe he’s going to say no. But, he looks up and meets both mine and Ev’s eyes. “Ok. I’d like that.” Oh thank gods. “Not tomorrow though. I’m meeting the specialists with Avery and Zoe.”
Oh right. The surrogate thing. I still have to work my feelings out on that. I can easily picture Lake with a round belly full of baby, even if it’s not my child, but I am concerned about the dangers associated with it. I force myself to stay silent, though. We are definitely not at the point that I can have any opinion on the subject.
“How about next Friday night? That’s your night off, right?” Ev asks me.
I shrug. “It’s supposed to be.”
“Yes, Friday night is good. Will you text me the details?”
Ev smiles affectionately. Man, these men are fucking cute. I just want to scoop them both up and throw them in my bed. “Of course, sweetheart.”
