Shattered Girl

Chapter 33

I wandered into the kitchen, heading straight to the coffee machine. Josh was pouring a cup for me, and I sighed happily as I took it from him, thanking him with a kiss. I added creamer and took my first sip. I asked Jake if he needed any help, and when he said he didn’t, I sat at the table, enjoying the feeling of the coffee working its way through my system.

I got up to help when Jake started plating the food; I was bringing the list plates to the table when Drew and Mike appeared. Drew poured coffee for himself and Mike, then joined us at the table. As we are, the guys began discussing their plans for the day, letting me know we had been invited to Patrick’s parent’s house for dinner tonight I looked forward to meeting Patrick’s mom and his other two dads. Everyone pitched in to clean up the breakfast mess, and we did the cleanup quickly.

I still had over an hour before Patrick was supposed to pick me up, so I started getting ready. After a quick shower, I stood in my closet, trying to figure out what to wear. Giving up, I sent a quick text to Patrick.

Emmy: Hey, how should I dress for today?

Patrick: Whatever you want to, I want you to be comfortable

or how I should

His response left me grumbling, how none of my guys so far are helpful when telling me which outfit they like me dress for an activity. I continued to mumble as I started sorting through the closet again. When my text alert went off glanced at it and shook my head.

Patrick: oh, wear comfortable shoes, no heels or sandals

boots? Can you give me some

it’s a

evening

Patrick: UMMM

Maybe just what

Thank you. Now, was

me never to tell a woman

Well, I’m giving you permission to If I ask…. you can provide me

today is going to be casual, so is dinner at my

see you

love, see you

back to the living room to wait with the guys who were involved in yet another video game race. Jake spotted me, and angled himself so I could sit

resting my head on his shoulder, and continued to watch him play. When he came to a particularly sharp turn,

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