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.

tucked neatly behind her ears, her brown

"Hey," she said softly.

stepping partially out onto

was an awkward silence, one that made my chest feel too tight. Vivien cleared her throat and leaned in slightly, as if she was going to kiss my cheek, but I pulled back instinctively. She

I-" She let out

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

pressed her lips together, nodding stiffly. But then,

get it," she

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car, and I exhaled a

There was nothing that wouldn't hurt

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

But now?

of her, watching her shoulders shake as she reached for

was never

to force something that

was, I loved

a way no

everything, she was still the most beautiful person in the world to me. She still owned

And Vivien...

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

me, determination in

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and kissed

gently pushed her

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looked up at me. "This is not over," she whispered, her voice

opened my mouth, but she cut

off? You think it's all going to be okay?" Her voice cracked, and she clenched her fists. "You would be happier with me. We