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I hurry over to the front door where my purse is and rummage through it until my fingers wrap around my phone. Pianna’s name flashes on the screen. Why is she calling so early? A quick check of my clock tells me it’s just now seven. Grabbing my bluetooth earphones, I connect them and answer her call.
“Pia? Everything ok?” I whisper, conscious of the fact the guest bedroom door just down the hall is cracked open, and I can hear soft snoring coming from inside.
I move away, heading back toward the kitchen.
“Yeah, I’m fine. I just had a nightmare,” she says. Her voice sounds a little slurred, as if sleep still has her in its clutches. “And I wanted to hear your voice.”
I smile as I get back to preparing breakfast.
“It’s good to hear yours too. Where’s Miguel? Us talking won’t wake him up, right?”
She hums, “No, he had to go visit his sister last night. Her boyfriend dumped her, and she was being dramatic.”
“Want to talk about your nightmare?” I ask her as I whisk my ingredients together in a bowl.
“You already know what it’s about.”
I squeeze my eyes shut, my body stiffening.
“It was just a nightmare,” I remind her softly. “He’s gone for good.”
“I know, it’s just… I told you I was seeing a guy who looked just like him all over the place. That’s slowed down, thank god, but still. I’ve been feeling so jumpy. I guess all those nerves were bound to bleed over into my unconsciousness.” she sighs. “Enough about me. What are you doing up so early? Watching some house hunting show?” she teases. “I was sure I’d just get your voicemail.”
I chuckle. “The others are sleeping. I don’t want to disturb them, so I don’t have the tv on. I’m currently in the process of making French toast.”
There’s a pause. “Wait, did you saythem?”
My cheeks burn. Why do I suddenly wish I had kept my mouth shut? I admitted that I was seeing three guys but still, this situation is so precarious, and it could go bad fast. Instead of letting me answer, I hear Pianna chuckle before saying,
“Wow, so you really are hooking up with three friends. I thought you were just exaggerating the other day. That’s so unlike you! How is the sex?”
“Pianna—”
“Don’t ‘Pianna’ me. I tell you about my sex life. Now that you have one again, you need to share the details. Like how does it work with three guys?”
I laugh, “I wouldn’t know since I haven’t been with all three at one time, but two at a time? It was… good.”
“Just good?”
“It was great, damn it! It was fucking great, ok?” I hiss, playfully pretending to be annoyed at her prying. Pianna’s shriek of delight is loud enough that I have to pull a headphone out of my ear.
“Oh god, I’m so jealous! I wonder if I could talk Miguel into a threesome?” Pianna sighs wistfully. “So you stayed the night at their place? I thought this was a causal thing. Sleeping over two nights in a row doesn’t really scream casual, Bri.”
I wince. How do I explain that I didn’t have a choice in that matter? My amusement fades as I think about this entire situation. Up until last night, I was sure I was just a plaything to them. Somehow though, there’s been a shift between me, Trip, and Jason. They wereniceand sweet. And when Grant came home, again I felt like something was different.
“Yeah, well, it is.”
“Why’d you pause so long? Do you have feelings for these guys?” Pianna gasps. “Wait, do you likeallof them?”
“It’s not like that Pianna. They’re just having some fun and I—” My throat convulses painfully. “It’s not a sustainable situation.”
Pianna hums. “Well, be careful, ok? I know you and sex is hardly ever casual. You catch feelings when you let your guard down enough to let guys in that close. Just keep yourself safe, ok?”
Before I can respond, one of my earbuds is pulled out of my ear. I turn around to find Grant standing behind me. He shoots me an unreadable expression before he shoves the earbud into his ear.
“Good morning, is this Pianna by any chance?”
“Grant!” I snap, stepping away from the stove with my hand outstretched in front of me. “Give it back!”
