Going back to their house, I couldn't help but feel happy. It had nothing to do with me being with Roya or Jordan. Well a little bit. But I was happy because for the first time, I did something a kid would do.

I visited an amusement park.

Me. Denver Miller. And I enjoyed every fucking second of it.

Fuck I sound insane but was this what I didn't get in my childhood?

The only place me and Dave used to play as kids was in Dad's office with either office supplies or the documents that were unimportant enough to be handed over to us.

This was new. Sure me and my friends have gone on trips and drives but nothing like this.

There was this innocence in today. Something so pure that it hit right at my heart.

The drive was silent, mostly because Anna was sleeping. I did notice Ian glancing at me once or twice on a signal but maybe he was just checking up.

We reach and he parks next to Jordan's car in the driveway of Roya's house. I was about to unbuckle myself when Ian held my wrist to stop me. It wasn't a hard gesture, just a quick reflex from his side.

I looked up and met his glance in a questioning look.

"Stay as quite as possible," he whispers looking in the backseat and I smile at his care for Anna.

I nod my head and gently unbuckle myself when his hand leaves. He follows and we slowly open our doors, shutting them as silently as possible but the wince on Ian's face tells me he expected pin drop silence.

Fucking whipped.

You too buddy. My inner self tells me and I smile at the thought.

So fucking whipped.

As Ian carries Anna inside and Jordan carries Roya, me and Dave stroll along them. Dave helps open the door and they head upstairs.

I move into the kitchen and get myself a glass of water when I notice Dave coming in too and get one for him as well.

"So," he says, sipping.

"So," I match his tone. I have no idea what he's getting at.

"Today was.." he trails off, finding the right word and the fact that Dave doesn't have a word to describe his feelings tells me just how he feels.

"Happy?" I smile at him, leaning over the island.

"Yeah," there are creases on his forehead.

"We deserve to be happy," I tell him.

"Shit, did we switch roles or something?" He chuckles and I follow him.

"But," he starts and I realize this is what he really wanted to say.

"But.." I urge him to carry on.

"What's up between Roya and you?" He dives straight into it and if I had water in my mouth, I would've spit it out.

"Roya and me?" I try to sound confused.

Key word. Try.

He sees right through my eyes. Fucking mind reader abilities.

"Roya and you," he give me an amused look, nodding.

And as I try to use some time to think while I sip on my water, he drops another bomb.

"And Jordan," he adds, thr hint of a smirk behind his lips.

And this time I do choke on the water.

Taking a couple seconds to breath, once I've calmed down, I swallow the remaining sip and look at him.

There's no running away now.

"Can we talk outside?" I ask, the last thing I want is Ian walking in on this conversation. Or worse, Jordan walking in. He would kill me if she realized I chickened out to Dave first.

We head backside through the high glass doors that lead to the huge swimming pool and sit on the lounge chairs, that I didn't notice before.

Facing each other in the dim light of the pool.

Dave looks at me, not saying anything but studying me openly. Like he always does. I don't know what his mind tells him but he's right almost eveytime and I fear he'll see something that he's not supposed to.

I look away from him, at the still water. Taking a deep breath, I turn to him to finally rip it all off in one go.

"I love you," I say, the tone isn't questioning or there's no hesitation because it's true.

His eyes soften.

"She loves me too," I involuntarily smile at the thought.

He's about to say something but I say it first.

"She loves Jordan too," I add and I see a slight frown on his face, masked with confusion.

"And he loves her too," I tell him, "And we're together, all three of us," I blurt and wait for something. Anything.

But he stays quite. Too quite for my liking. I can hear my heart beating at a dangerous speed and it terrifies me.

I'm terrified.

I'm terrified that the only family I had - my brother, would judge me. His acceptance of whatever I decide to do in my life matters to me so much and I'm terrified that he'll think I'm insane.

I wait. For a laugh? A look of disgust? Anger? Shock? Anything.

His lips softly curve up in a smile and I'm dumbfounded by his reaction.

"You guys love each other so damn much, huh," he says and his tone is gentle and teasing but what relieves me is the truth in it. He means it.

I can only manage a nod, swallowing.

"I'll be honest," Dave starts and I give him my full attention, hanging onto his every word, "I knew you both love her and that she loves you guys too because it's right there in front of our eyes," she spreads his hands as if it's a fact.

"But what I didn't expect was for this to happen. A relationship. Between three people," he says, pausing more than normal to emphasize.

"I always thought she'll choose one or that one of you will back out," he chuckles and shakes his head.

"Chill Den," Dave pats my nack getting up and I follow, "I support whatever this is, just don't break her heart," his voice hardens at the end and my eyes widen a little.

"Never," I raise my hands in surrender and he nods.

We go back inside and head up. Once I've freshened up and changed, I start to head out to Roya's room just as Dave interrupts me.

"Going to meet the lovers, are we?" He teases and I try to hide a smile.

"Mhm," I hum at him.

"Now that I know, Try to be more discreet when leaving the room at late night," he casually mentions and I shake my head at him.

"Night," I say and shut the door, moving to the room I can spend my life in.

I gemtly open the door, knowing Roya's a light sleeper and see her already changed in her night suit, sleeping on the bed next to Jordan who's not wearing a shirt and is busy on his phone.

He nods at me and I nod back. Taking my side, I gently kiss Roya's forehead before opening my own phone. Just as I'm about to open Instagram, a text pops up.

Changed her clothes. Ian says we'll go on a long drive tomorrow to visit nearby small towns.

I read the text. A little shocked Jordan typed too much, but then again, this is out only way of talking right now.

I reply instantly.

Alright, sounds good to me. Anything else?

Dinner with the whole fam tomorrow. Roya's parents' treat.

I look up at him when I read the text to find him already looking at me. He answers my unanswered questions with a shrug.

So the dinner could be just a normal thing they do.

Since I have nothing else to know or talk about, I end the chat.

Night.

Night.

And I place my phone on the bedside, getting closer to Roya as tiredness starts taking over me.

I'll tell them about Dave knowing about us tomorrow. The way he took it, it shouldn't be a big deal.

A/N :

Just a short chapter. Also, this book is coming closer to it's ending and I'll try my best to make it perfect.

Another important thing, someone please inform or comment on my latest post on tiktok that I cannot post or comment due to violation of community guidelines. I swear I didn't do anything this time! I don't know when the ban will be lifted but I have the second part to takeout ready - I just can't post it.

So, hang in there people.

Love,

The Author