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

IS THIS IT? JESS

The soft glow of the late afternoon sun filtered through the living room blinds, bathing everything in a golden hue. I sat on the couch, cradling Emersyn against my chest. Her tiny hand was curled around my finger, and her little lips puckered as she slept. I couldn't stop staring at her, utterly mesmerized by the perfection of her button nose, the faint blush on her cheeks, and the quiet rise and fall of her breathing. She was so peaceful, so innocent, and completely ours. My heart swelled, and I leaned down to kiss her soft, downy hair The front door clicked open, and Luke stepped inside, the familiar creak of his gym bag hitting the floor echoing through the room. I glanced up and smiled as he walked in, sweaty and exhausted from practice but still managing to look ridiculously good. His hair was damp with perspiration, his shirt clung to his body, and there was that satisfied, cocky grin on his face that I'd grown to love and hate in equal measure. "Hey," he said, his voice low and warm as his eyes softened at the sight of us.

"Hey yourself," I replied, tilting my head to look at him.

Luke leaned down and kissed me quickly before brushing his lips across Emersyn's forehead. "How are my girls?" he murmured.

"Good," I said softly, glancing down at our sleeping daughter.

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"She's been an angel today."

upright, I wrinkled my nose, waving a hand in front of

smirked, crossing his arms and leaning against the armrest of the couch. "Sweaty, huh? I don't hear you complaining when

not standing downwind!" I teased, wrinkling my nose

join me in the shower, then? Help

flutter of butterflies in

so his face was level with mine, his eyes gleaming mischievously. "Babe. She sleeps through anything,

arms, cradling her as if she were the most precious thing in the world. He walked over to her crib in the corner of the living room and gently laid her down, tucking her in snugly. He flipped. on the video monitor, holding it up for me

as he set the monitor on the coffee table. "She's

feet. "Luke!" I exclaimed, but he was already grinning, pulling me close and wrapping his arms around me despite the

you're all gross and sweaty!" I squealed, trying to push him

and sweaty, huh? Let's see if you can

my sides, and he started tickling me mercilessly. I burst into uncontrollable laughter, twisting and squirming in his arms as I tried to break free. "Luke! Stop!" I gasped

teased, his deep voice vibrating in my ear. "You

tears formed in the corners of my eyes. "I hate you right

murmured, his lips brushing against my temple. "Admit it. You

lied, but my traitorous smile gave