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

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JOSH

I was running around the house like a madman, double- checking every damn thing for what had to be the hundredth time. The house was open-plan, which worked in my favor, but the front entrance and backyard both had steps that needed ramps. The nurse said she'd help Laura with movement, but I didn't want her struggling more than she already had to.

I adjusted the ramp at the front door, pressing down on it to make sure it was stable, then moved inside, checking the couches to make sure they were close enough for her to transition into without too much effort. The bedroom-our bedroom-was on the ground floor, and I'd made sure the bed was set at the right height. Jess had even helped rearrange the bathroom, clearing unnecessary clutter so Laura could navigate more easily.

"Jess, do you think we should put something next to the bed? Maybe a walker?" I called out as I moved toward the kitchen, where she was stirring something on the stove.

"She has a nurse, Josh," Jess reminded me with a knowing look. "She'll tell you what Laura needs. And Laura? She's stubborn as hell. She's going to want to do more than she should."

I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck. "I just-"

The doorbell rang, cutting me off. I checked my watch, a pit forming in my stomach. It was too soon. Laura's flight had only

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just landed. Maybe they'd gotten through the airport faster than I expected?

Jess met my eyes with a shrug. "Don't look at me. I'm picking up Asha at four, as you said."

I shook my head and walked to the door, my heart pounding for reasons I couldn't quite name. When I pulled it open, my stomach dropped.

Vivien.

neatly behind her ears,

"Hey," she said softly.

I exhaled slowly, stepping partially

if she was going to kiss my cheek, but I pulled back instinctively. She stopped short, her face twisting for just a second before she

I-" She let out a breath, shaking her

know we need to talk. But this is bad timing. Laura is on her way here, and I need to make sure everything is ready for her."

her lips together, nodding stiffly. But then, she swallowed hard, her eyes

get it,"

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toward her car, and I exhaled

say? There was nothing that wouldn't hurt

loved Vivien. That I could love her. She was safe-the opposite of Laura in every way. Where Laura was fierce and unpredictable, Vivien was calm and steady. She had been there when I was at my lowest, when I had given

But now?

shake as she reached for

heart was

tried to force something

truth was, I

way no

the most beautiful

And Vivien...

a distraction. A way to fill a hole that no one but Laura could ever

marched toward me, determination in every step.

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and

gently pushed her back,

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eyes wild as she looked up at me. "This is not over," she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "Do you get that, Josh Saunders? We belong together. Don't you see

but she cut me

You think you can just pick up where you left off? You think it's all going to be okay?" Her voice cracked, and she clenched her fists. "You