Shattered Girl (Emmy)

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looked up at everyone from Josh's lap. Tm sorry I reacted that way; I just got overshelmed. I went from playing up Josh calling me a wet cat to Let's ave a house full of kids. Please believe me; I consider us a family and want to expand it someday. But I have never had a safe, healthy home before. I ant to learn how to function in one before I start bringing kids into the world." I looked at each guy desperately, hoping they believed me.

atrick was the first to move. Coming to sit next to me, he took both my hands in his and solemnly looked me in the eyes. "I'm sorry I upset you, love. hat was never my intention. My family has always been adamant about me settling down and beginning the next generation of the family tree. I never neant to put that kind of pressure on you; it's something I always joke about. I'm sorry, love. I want all of us to be ready to start a family, and I want it o be when we are ready." He leaned forward to give me a gentle . "Forgive me, love." He murmured against my lips,

There's nothing to forgive, Patrick. It was a misunderstanding. Six of us are trying to navigate this relationship, and there are bound to be nisunderstandings. Everything will be fine if we are open and willing to talk and work through these things."

After giving my hand a final squeere. Patrick stood. Would you like me to bring you the plate of dinner we saved for you, love?" He asked. Seeing my ffirmative nod, Patrick went to reheat the plate for me and brought it back along with silverware and a glass of water. While I ate, the guys discussed what they wanted to do tomorrow. As long as I was able to explore this beautiful area I would be happy with whatever was decided on

When I finished eating, I loaded the dishwasher and turned it on. Returning to the living room, I sat down between Mike and Patrick. Mike leaned over ind me before retuming to the debate about what we should do tomorrow. Patrick pulled me closer to him. I cuddled with him as we talked quietly until the guys drew us into the debate over activities. After several minutes of listening to them argue, a funny idea came to mind.

I stood and waited patiently, then considered stripping to get their attention, but Instead, I began shifting In

movement would attract the guys attention. The only tave in my plan was that I had forgotten I was still in my summer dress sans bra, and my breasts were merrily bouncing along with my movement. 11 did, however, attract the guy's attention, and within seconds, everyone had focused

to have to remember that move when I want your attention. I didn't

honey? Mike asked, still

hat; the guys thought about it and decided to give it a try. I asked Jake to go find a hat, and I would write down the activities. Just as I was finishing, Jake returned. I folded

boat out

was mine, Drew spoke

on, fishing on the lake,

head against him. The next thing I knew, Drew was gently rubbing my arm, calling my name, and telling me it was time for bed. I sat up completely confused for a minute before I realized I was still downstairs. ngle, would you like me

you

waiting for me by the stairs, and I followed him up. He

welcome princess. Drew chuckled, closing the door behind

the closet changing into pajamas, when Drew called out. "Are you comfortable with me sleeping in boxers,

my teeth. Drew was in bed when I came out of the bathroom. "Don't you look all nice and

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