Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card

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The sound of heavy boots on the porch brought me to the front door before the second knock landed. I swung it open to find Josh standing there, a sheepish grin on his face, and Laura and Sarah behind him, each carrying duffel bags.

"Hey, Jess," Josh started, scratching the back of his neck. "Thanks again for letting us crash here for a bit. It's a nightmare over at the house."

Laura let out a dramatic sigh. "A nightmare is an

understatement. Water is everywhere, the floorboards are fucking ruined, and now they have to turn off the power and water while they tear up the plumbing. Honestly, I'm just glad

we have somewhere to go."

I smiled despite the ache in my feet. "You're always welcome here. You know that."

Stepping aside, I motioned for them to come in. Josh walked through first, dropping his bag by the stairs. Laura followed, immediately heading toward the kitchen like it was second nature. Sarah lingered a moment longer, her lips curving into a polite smile as she passed me.

"I hope it's not too much trouble," she said softly.

"It's fine," I replied, meaning it-mostly.

The truth was, I didn't mind having them here. Our house was

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big enough to accommodate them, and it wasn't like Luke and I hadn't dealt with chaos before. The bigger issue was managing it while feeling like I'd been hit by a truck after every little task.

toward the stairs. "I'll show you

in the foyer, glancing around like she was sizing

one with Laura," I said, pointing to the room

bed and immediately flopping down beside it. "I had something going on the stove. Mind if I just finish it here?" Laura said to nobody in particular as she sauntered back

waiting by the staircase, her

said, motioning for her to follow me toward the smaller guest room at the back of the house. "It's a little cozier than the ones upstairs, but it's got an attached bathroom, so you'll have more privacy." Sarah glanced around as we stepped into the room, her gaze lingering on

overrated," she said with a shrug, her

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this is

anything," I offered, ignoring the slight

to get settled, retreating to

for a last-minute dinner. A pot of pasta was boiling beside her, and a

I said, sinking onto one of the barstools. "I don't think I have the energy to

I figured the boys would devour anything in sight, so I might as well make something decent. Besides, you've been on your feet all day, haven't you?" I glanced down at my

was playful but

The dull throb in my feet was enough to convince me that sitting still

walked in, his hair damp from the shower, and immediately zeroed

he asked, crossing the room to press a kiss

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I said, leaning into him for a second