"Hi, I'm here for Kathy Montgomery" Leaning over the desk signing my name on the full visitor book. As I'm starting in my last name the woman stops me "Montgomery?"

"Yes" I finish my name before looking up.

"Another Montgomery has been here already." She smiles pointing a few names up to the fine signature of Evelyn Montgomery. I nod "Yea, That's my grandma. Can I go to her room now?" She nods and I walk off. This is the first time I'm visiting her since she has been here and I feel incredibly guilty for avoiding the situation. My grandma has invited me twice and I've turned her down, not quite prepared to face my mom. As I get closer to her room, I begin to fear how she is going to look. Is she going to look tired or weak? Is she even going to want to see me? I stop in the middle of the hall and start pacing as panic sets in. I take two deep breaths that are unsuccessful in easing my nerves. "I'm just gonna walk in. Just go in and say hi" I pull my shoulders back and turn quickly only to run into a body. I stumble back two steps and when I look up, my mom is standing there smiling. "I saw you pacing past the door so I thought I'd save you the agony of having to come in"

"Mom, uh hi" I run my fingers through my hair.

"Hi sweetie" Her voice sounding chipper and positive. I look at her up and down noticing that she looks completely different. Her hair is clean and full. Her skin is clearer and bright. This is the mom I knew before the alcohol, before the abuse, before everything went wrong. My eyes water causing her expression to sadden. Suddenly her arms are around me and I don't even know how to process it. I ease my arms around her laying my head on her shoulder and just let it go. Sobbing on her shirt she whispers kinds words to me. Words she used to say when I would scrape my knee or fall off my bite. "It's okay, Honey. Mommy is here"

She pulls me into her room closing the door behind us. I sit on the edge of her small bed wiping my eyes and she kneels down in front of me "Eden, I love you so much and I am so sorry. I have so much making up to do. I need to earn your trust back"

I look into her eyes hunting for the slightest glimpse of a lie but nothing. First the first time since I was 12, she is genuinely trying to fix us.

As we talk, analyze everything. She smells like vanilla and coconut. Her laugh in infectiously high pitched while she reminisce about the good days. As much as I love seeing her smile, I catch on that she is walking around the subject at hand. After a while we decided to go to get something to eat from the food bar. Sitting at the table I pick at my food and my mom taps my hands "Eden, you okay?"

I shake my head a little "I don't know. I'm happy that you're getting better. I'm happy that you're happy but I can't pretend like the last few years haven't existed. Mom, you beat me a lot for no reason. I never deserved to be slapped or pursued or belittled but you did it. I can't act like I'm okay. I can't act like I forgive you. You ruined took my youth from me and I was forced to grow up faster than I should've" I slide my plate away leaning back against the chair.

She sighs roughly "I know. I know I messed up. I just couldn't handle the pressure of being a single mother"

"So you take it out on your child. You slap her repeatedly, pull her hair," I start to choke up "You burned me with a cigarette for Christ sake. I'm sorry, but I need more than an apology. I need proof. I can't hate you, but I can resent you" I run my fingers over the small burn scar. I spent all this time telling people that it's from a grease burn. I've lied and covered up for her from day one and for what? To subject myself to more abuse.

My mom stares at me with a blank face and smiles softly "I was wondering when you would let it out. I've been waiting for you slam on me since you go here."

I look at her dumbfounded

"Eden, the first two days that I was sober, I cried and cried all day and night. I was overcome with so much guilt for hurting you physically and mentally that I had a break down. I wanted to drink just so I could forget my wrong doing. I should have been arrested a long time ago." She wipes a lonely tear from her cheek.

"I was so jealous of you as you got older. You grew into such a beautiful young woman. Everyone one loved you, your friends and...Harper and Jasper" Her voice trails off causing me to tense up "What?"

"Eden, they love you and you love them. Any sane person can see it a mile away." She laughs and eyes my heating cheeks. Her smile begins to widen and she leans over the table closing in some space "Have you?"

I lean back "Excuse me? Have I what?"

"Don't play coy, Eden. Have you had sex with them?" Her eyes widen in excitement

"Oh God, Mom. Really? You sound like Quinn" I shake my head trying to make my lie believable. She taps the table " I've never liked that girl." She shrugs rolling her eyes "Hold your arm up"

I sigh, holding my left arm up. She runs her finger across my inner arm stopping when she feel my birth control implant Quinn talked me into getting before I went to college. The only reason my mom knows about it is because she found the information packet in my purse and of course, I got beat for that too "Good, I'm not ready to be a grandma. So how are you feeling? Did it hurt?"

I laugh covering my mouth "Mom, please stop. This is uncomfortable" As I'm laughing, I begin to feel overwhelmed and I start to cry again. My mom grabs my hand "What's wrong, Eden?"

I squeeze her hand sniffing "I've missed you so much."

She gets up walking around to my side and pulls me into a tight hug "I've missed you too, my love. I promise I'm going to fight to get better. I want to be your mom again"

Pulling back I take a deep breath and laugh "Yes, It hurt like hell, but I was well taken care of." She nods "Good. I'm happy for you. They are perfect for you as unconventional as it seems. I trust them"

When visiting time is over, I leave feeling like a weight off my shoulder. I'm not going to get my hopes up or anything but I like how today went. I like the mom I had today. I almost didn't even want to leave. I wanted to talk more and laugh more but it makes me excited about come again. I know a lot of people would be more reluctant to forgive someone who has abused them but she is my mother. I'm going to always love her.

At lunch time I decide to head to Harper and Jasper's office to say hi. When I get to their office floor, I am greeted by a guy name Gary whom I used to work with when I did volunteer time. "Hey, Little E. Couldn't stay away huh?" He wraps an arm around me pulling into a side hug "Nope. I just had to come back." I laugh "I'm here to see Jasper and Harper"

"Ahh, Okay well, they are in their offices. Should I buzz them?"

"No, I'll surprise them" I walk towards Harper office and when I walk in, he is on the phone with his back turned to me. I tip toe up behind him and when he hangs up I cover his eyes. "Who the hell?"

"Shh, Don't say a word or I'll touch you inappropriately"

"A word" He mumbles.

I reach down and start rubbing him through his pants. A low seductive groan rumbles in his throat sending a chill down my spine. "Someone likes that" I move around to the front of him and straddle him. "Good afternoon" I say against his lips. I kiss him softly and his arms wrap around me.

"I take it someone's morning went well. How was it?" Reaching up, he caresses my jaw line. "It went very well, but I'm not going to get my hopes up"

"I understand. How are you feeling? You know, from last night." Both guys have texted me asking if I'm okay and just like I was fine earlier, I'm fine now. I don't understand why it was a big deal. I had sex for the first time. It was great. It was like having an epiphany.

"A little sore. I'm okay though so stop asking" I pat his chest "Um I was wondering on my way here that maybe I could get my old job back. I raise an eyebrow and he looks at me "Hmm I'll have to take a look at your resumé again." I suck my teeth tilting my head to the side "Seriously?"

"Nope, I'll get Gary to give you the paper work to fill out. Want your old position back too?" He pats my butt.

"Your assistant? No thanks. I'd never get any work done unless you remain as professional as you did when I was volunteering"

"I can do that. I don't like being stern with you, but it's your request." He holds his hand out and I shake it, smiling. "Thanks. It was getting boring in the house. What is Jasper doing?"

"I have no clue. Why don't you go see, pretty lady? I have to get some paper work done anyways so I'll see you at home." I climb off of him and walk through the door connecting his office to Jasper's. As I'm entering his office, I hear him talking to one of his secretaries. "Stacy, I think you're very attractive, but I can't do this with you. It's not right."

"Come on, Mr. King. I've been wanting you since the last time" Her raspy little voice begins to make my blood boil. I peek around the door and Stacy is sitting on his lap running her press on nail fingers through his hair. She better be careful before one pops off. I remember her from when I was working here. She always had on too much perfume and always tried to throw herself at the guys. Stacy never liked that I was close to the guys. She would call me all kinds of names behind my back. Even went as far as wasting coffee in some important papers I had for Harper but I never complained. She should be excited when she learns I'll be working here again.

Jasper places his hands cautiously on her thighs letting me know that he knows it's wrong. I watch as Stacy pulls her shirt over her head and I can't stand it anymore. I walk back to Harper's office. "Hey, back so soon" He mumbles as he flips through a folder.

"Yeah I'm going home. Tell Jasper to have fun with his play toy in there." Harper frowns as I storm out. On the drive home I only get angrier at the fact Jasper completely blew off his own words about it just being us three. My phone starts ringing as I park on the curb. I go into the house and sit it down not really wanting to answer. Sitting my bag on the bed, I pull my shirt off and head to the bathroom cursing to myself about what an ass Jasper is. I cut the shower on stepping in to the hot water. I really don't know why I'm surprised honestly. Maybe I was putting Jasper on a platter that was too high. Maybe I wasn't enough for him.

After showering, I slip on a loose yellow sundress letting my hair dry in waves. I grab a large blanket and go to the backyard. I lay out on the grass taking in the sun trying not to think about Jasper. I pour myself a glass of wine and drift off into my own world with a romance book, wondering how in the world a girl can give herself over to a man so easily. In the middle of that thought I stop in realize that I not only gave myself to one man, but two.

I don't remember falling asleep, but I awake to Harper on top of me "What are you doing?" I mumble waiting for my eyes to adjust. Harper starts kissing me and I wrap my legs around him. His hand slips under my dress and my eyes open fully. I am definitely awake now. when he reaches my sweet spot he moans softly "I've missed you"

I giggle "Are you talking to me or the area between my thighs?"

Harper looks up clearly thinking about it and I slap his arm "I'm just kidding. You know I missed my girl" He kisses me gently. "So you never told me why you left the office so fast"

"I don't wanna talk about it" I look away at the grass and Harper turns my face to look at me "Spit it out"

"I saw his secretary on his lap and he didn't look like it bothered him" I roll my eyes sitting up on my elbows. Harper huffs "Dammit, Jas" He looks down at me "Well, I can verify now that Stacy is a flaming bitch and Jasper is done with her. She probably just caught him off guard. So are you going to talk to him later?"

"I don't want to think about it right now. I'll figure it out when he gets home." I wrap my arms around his waist as I lay back "So how was work, Mr. King?"

Harper lays down resting his head on my stomach "It was pretty good. Pulled in a new client. They want to build a new health care facility across town so I called in one of our best contractors for the job. Today was pretty successful. Oh and I pulled your application from my files and processed it so you start Monday"

"Thank you!" I run my fingers through his hair and he sighs closing his eyes "I love when you do that" A smile develops on my face. Harper makes me feel needed and appreciated unlike his ungrateful older brother. This type of situation puts me in a weird place to try to figure out what would happen if Jasper and I didn't work out. Would I just be with Harper? Would Harper want to be with just me? I doubt he would take sides but I'm sure that he would probably choose Jasper if it came down to it. I would never give him an ultimatum, that's just wouldn't be fair.

Harper breaks my destructive thoughts when he starts caressing my bare thigh. "Stop doing that"

I frown "Doing what?"

"Over analyzing the Jasper situation. Your eyes glossed over." He begins moving my dress high until it reaches my hips. The cool breeze tickles my inner thighs making me bite my lip. He eases down, planting little kisses on my thighs. A soft moan escapes my lips as he gets closer and closer to my sex. Before he gets there, I stop him "Harper, would it be weird if I said I'm not really in the mood? Well I am, but at the same time I'm not"

He hovers over me "It's not weird at all. You have a lot on your mind. How about we go out for some ice cream or something"

"That would be great." I smile kissing him as he helps me off the grass. We head in the house and as we are heading out I stop "Wait, I have to put on some underwear"

Harper smirks seductively "Trust me, you don't need them" He takes my hand leading me out the door as I wonder what he meant by that. I feel like this is going to be an interesting day.

Harper parks at a small shopping area and after getting ice cream, where he teased me under the table for most of the time. After ice cream, we walk around for a bit checking out local shops. While walking, we pass a group of young guys who stare at me "Damn, she's hot" One of them says making my cheeks warm. I look down at my feet before looking up at Harper who looks anything but humored by the comment. "It was just a comment, Harper" I pat his arm and he snorts. I wrap my arm around his and we walk into a small clothing store. Inside, Harper ventures off into the men's section and I make my way to the jewelry stand. Trying on a long necklace, I feel someone behind me "Excuse me, miss"

I turn around to face a tall blonde. His eyes are as blue as the sky and he is something like a Hollister model. "Yes" I mumble picking at the necklace around my neck.

"I was with the guys that passed you and I wanted to apologize for the way they acted. They can be a bit immature." He flashes me a smile and I smirk "If they are so immature then why do you hang with them? Unless you fit the category too"

His smile falls a little "They don't act like that all the time, but anyways I was just wondering if you would like to go out with me tonight?" As he asks, I focus in on Harper standing across the store looking at us with a intense expression like a Lion ready to pounce on a baby Zebra.

I look back at the guy in front of me "That sounds really nice but I can't. Sorry" I smile taking the necklace off.

"Why not? If you don't mind me asking?" I nearly roll my eyes at the fact that this guy won't just let it go. "I don't have to provide a reason why. Clearly,I'm not interested" I turn around slipping on another cute necklace but when I turn towards the mirror I see the guy still behind me. "Really? Can you not take a hint?"

"Look, I know you're playing hard to get but-"

I hold my hand up stopping him "Stop, I'm not playing hard to get. I just am. Now can you leave me alone?" Just as I'm getting irritated, Harper appears "Eden, is there a problem" he looks at the guy before turning to me.

"Nope, no problem." I smirk, "I think I'm going to get this necklace. I run my hand against the long rose gold chain as it cascades in between my breasts. Harper hums taking the necklace in his hand "I like it." As his slides his fingers down the necklace, he caresses my skin down to where the chain stops. I bite my lip looking up at him "I thought you would." I mumble almost forgetting about the guy standing there with his mouth open. Harper turns to him "You can go now"

The poor guy clears his throat "I'm sorry. I just though he was your uncle or something. He looks older than you."

I shrug watching him walk off in embarrassment. I start laughing resting my forehead on Harper's chest. "I clearly can't leave you alone" He mumbles taking my hand. "Where are we going?"

"Dressing room" He says leading my to the back. We get inside of a room and before I could blink, Harper slams his lips into mine so hungry and passionate. He pulls my dress up and when he reaches my sex he immediately slide two fingers into me. I'm about to yell out but his other hand is suddenly over my mouth muffling my sounds. I close my eyes as he start fingering me slowly while sucking on my neck. I moan against his hand knowing my juices are soaking his fingers right now. He starts plunging into me faster and I know I'm going to fall apart any second. His mouth leaves my neck and trails down to my breast. As his fingers continue to push me closer and closer to the edge, I grab his arm, digging my nails into his skin, feeling my legs begin to shake. "Come for me, Eden. I want to feel your juices soak my fingers" His breathes against my neck. My head begins to spin as I climax, moaning loudly against his hand. He keeps it there until I fall quiet.

When I finally open my eyes, the light seems brighter than usual. Harper uncovers my mouth replacing it with his lips. He bites my lip as I run my hand across his growing bulge "You're so hard" I mumble against his lips wanting him inside of me right now. I go to undo his belt when someone walks by entering another dressing room. I sigh mentally cursing whoever the person is. Harper smiles "Come on, let's get out of here" He takes my hand leading me out of the dressing room. We continue looking around a bit and I get odd stares from a few people eyeing the two hickies that Harper marked me with. After leaving, I get stares as we walk down the side walk from woman calling me a slut under their breath to guys cheering and whistling. Harper is the only one who finds it amusing knowing that I'm practically branded like cattle.

We get to a small cafe and while we eat, Harper keeps me on edge, rubbing my thigh, getting dangerously close to my sweet spot. I fight back moans every time the waiter comes to fill my glass "Please, Harper" I mumble.

He smirks "I don't know what you're talking about." I smack his hand away and he chuckle "Someone gets feisty when they are wet and horny" Harper leans into my ear and his breath tickles the side of my neck "I want to slam into you so bad." he takes my hand placing it on his bulge. "Feel how much I want you right now" Brushing his lips across my neck, my heart beats faster and harder.

Suddenly his phone rings, breaking my thought process. He answers as I slip my hand back onto my own lap. "Hello?" He looks at me and I know it's Jasper. Guess this great afternoon is over. I lean back in the chair not quite ready to face him about earlier but I know it has to be done. When Harper hangs up, he looks over at me with an equally disappointed look "Sorry, Eden. Gotta get home"

"Yeah, I know." I sigh. "Lets not keep the warden waiting." Harper chuckles as he lays money on the table.

Arriving home, I walk up to the door and Jasper is standing there smiling. "Hey there" He tries to hug me but I slip past him, frowning. Harper slaps Jasper on the back "You're in trouble"

"Why am I in trouble?" He asks and I crave so desperately to throw something at his perfectly sculpted head. "Don't play stupid, Jasper. I saw you in your office with that bitch Stacy on your lap. Wait, you know what, she isn't a bitch. She was only doing what you allowed her to. You let her sit all on you. Asshole" I walk to to my room with my bag, slamming the door with my foot not realizing just how pissed I am about it. Seeing that shocked look on his face only made it worse because he knows he is guilty. There is no telling what all they did after I left.

After I shower, I call Quinn for a movie night. She gets here with pizza and drinks. "I've been craving a movie night for so long!" She sits the food on the counter and I jump in her arms wrapping my legs around her "Me too. God knows I need it." Quinn smacks my butt as I stand back on my feet "Why? Problems with sex God 1 or 2?"

I roll my eyes "Definitely 1"

Before she could reply, a shirtless Jasper comes downstairs and Quinn smiles "Sexy! Sexy!" She yells making Jasper Shake his head. "Alway great to have you around, Quinn"

"I know. Whenever you want me, Jasper, I'm ready" I laugh as Quinn pulls her shirt up flashing Jasper her bra. I yank her shirt back down "Jeeze, you slut. Put your boner away"

I grab the food and Quinn leading her into the movie room without saying a word to Jasper. I just need some time to process some stuff. Wrapped in a large blanket, Quinn and I snug together while watching Safe Haven on the overly large plush sofa the guys had put in. Biting into a gummy worm, Quinn taps the side of my stomach, whispering "You never told me why you were angry at Jas"

"I saw him at work with his secretary on his lap" I mumble.

"That sex god bastard. How dare he cheat on all this sexy." She motions over my thighs making me snort. "Tell me about it"

"So when are you going to talk about it?"

I shrug "I don't know. I don't really know what to say."

"Just slap him then kiss him. That's what I would do plus a whole lot more. Mmm, that man is the butter to my toast" She makes a kissy face at me and I shake my head "Your boner is poking me, ma'am"

"Oh hush. You know your lady bits ache for him every minute of the day you lucky bitch" Quinn frowns and I can't help but laugh. I look over at the door and Harper is leaning against the frame "Well, I can look at this all day"

"What the movie?" Quinn asks and Harper smirks "Nope. You two wrapped up together."

"You are such a perv, Harper" I throw a pillow at him but he catches it "Not my fault you both look sexy as hell"

Quinn sits up "Finally! One of the brothers notices all this hotness. I knew one of you would come to your senses. When should I move in?" She puts her hands on her hips making Harper laugh loudly. He walks over to me giving me a quick kiss. "Talk to Jasper yet?" I shake my head and he frown "Don't wait to long"

"I won't." I huff "Now leave. This is girl's night"

"Fine" He kisses me again and when I look at Quinn, she clears her throat "My turn" She flashes Harper a smile and he just shake his head. "You are something else, Quinn" He kisses her on the cheek before leaving us to our movies.

Somewhere in the middle of the third movie we fall asleep and I awake in the middle of the night to Quinn's arm draped over me and her soft snoring in my ear. I frown smelling the candy on her breath as I slip from under her. I pick my phone up and see is 4:12am. I turn the movie off pulling the covers over Quinn before heading to the kitchen. I turn on the coffee maker and I hear a bump upstairs. Who in the world is up at this time besides me? I stumble upstairs and the noise is coming from Jasper's room. I crack his door and he is on the floor doing push ups. Sweat is dripping and glistening against his skin showing every muscle in his back. I watch intensely as he flexes, pushing himself up. I step forward making the door creek and he stops, looking up at the door. "Eden?" I nod "I heard a noise" I stand there uncomfortably as he stands, grabbing a towel from his head to wipe the sweat off his face. "Sorry if I woke you" he mumbles.

"Oh, you didn't. I was downstairs making coffee." I shrug. Jasper stands there for a moment not saying a word "Well, I'll leave you to yourself" Turning to leave Jasper stops me "Wait, Eden. I'm sorry about Stacy. It was wrong and I feel guilty about even letting it get that far. I fucked up, but nothing happened. I stopped it before it went too far"

Nodding, I can't find anything to say. I lean against the door staring down at my feet "Okay" I mumble. I peek up at him and his expression is hard and emotionless. "You believe me?"

I nod "Yeah. If you said you stopped it then that's that. However, I will be checking the security camera footage in your office." I smirk "I've never felt that jealous about anything before until today"

"I don't want you to. It won't happen again" He wipes his forehead and my eyes trail over his body wanting it against mine "Are you sure you want this, Jasper? I don't want you to give up what you want. If you desire to have other women then who am I to stop you?"

"You're mine, that's who. I would be angry as hell if I saw you with another man other than Harper and me." He steps closer to me and my body aches for his touch more than he knows. His fingers trial over the side of my neck "Harper, got you good" A smirk appears.

"Yeah, and here" I pull the shirt down a little showing the other love bite in the top of my breast. "He was marking me because guys kept looking while we were out. He didn't like it."

"Good. I would have done the same thing." His hand cups my neck, gently wrapping his hand around my neck applying a little pressure. A softly whimper escapes my lips as I lift my head slightly giving him a better grip. "You like that don't you?" Hand still around my neck, he pulls me to him roughly until our lips are barely touching. I exhale against his mouth "Jasper, stop. I'm still mad at you" I mumble trying to contain myself despite wanting him to take me so bad.

My core clenches tightly when he trails his tongue across my bottom lip making me moan. "Are you still mad?" Jasper's lips crash into mine sending a wave of pleasure all the down between my legs. He pulls back waiting for my answer.

My eyes flutter open and my breath is quick "Yes, I'm still mad" I half way lie. His hands tangle into my hair before pulling hard. "Mmm. Well I'm just going to have to fix that" His hand slowly slides between my legs finding my aching nub. He rubs against my bud of nerves making my breath hitch. His face moves forward until his lips are barely touching mine "Don't be mad at me, baby girl" Suddenly, he slips a finger inside of me causing me to moan against his mouth. Now, are you still mad at me?" He starts pumping the single digit inside of me and I can't help but want more.

I shake my head softly "No"

"Good. Now, I'm going to go take a shower and when I get out I'm going to make you come over and over" I bite my lip watching him walk to his bathroom. I stand there for a moment trying to calm myself and suddenly, I feel a body pressed against my back. A pair of warm hands land in my waist pulling me back. I moan softly feeling a hardness on my lower back. "Harper"

"Mmhmm" he moans sliding his hands up my body to cup my breasts. I lean back against him reaching back to rub over his member. Harper hisses in my ear as he teases my hard nipples. He brings his hands back to my waist turning me around "Time to steal you away" Harper lifts me up and I wrap my legs around him as he carries me to his room. "Jasper is going to come looking for me" I whisper in his ear.

"Then let him come find you" He pushes the door open when my back closing it with his foot before putting me on my feet. Quickly, he pulls my shirt over my head" He takes one of my breast in his mouth and I let my head fall back moaning out as he latches on to my nipple with his teeth. My hand finds his hardness again and I reach into his boxer pulling it out. Harper groans as I begin to stroke him slowly. His mouth trails up my chest then my lips kissing me hungrily.

So wrapped up in kissing Harper, I don't realize that we aren't alone until Jasper grips my hair pulling me away from Harper's lips. His eyes are dark and lustful "Down" He orders and I ease down on my knees in front of Harper's length. His hand guides my head towards Harper's manhood and I lick over the head making his groan. I take him in my watering mouth, sucking gently as I take more and more of him. When I feel his length at the back of my throat, Jasper holds my head there for a moment "You like him in your mouth, don't you? You're so fucking filthy" He loosens his grips and I pull back taking a deep breath feeling my own juices soak my panties. Harper moans "I'm sure having her mouth full makes little Eden so wet"

"Eden, I want you to pleasure yourself for us" My cheeks heat at his order. No one has ever seen me play with myself before. It something very personal between me and my body. I look up at Jasper and he sees the apprehension on my face. "Now" he orders and I take a deep breath trailing my hand down to edge of my panties. I slip my finger under the elastic reaching my achy nub. I circle my fingers around the bundle of nerves, letting out a soft moan. Jasper drops the towel from around his waist and begins stroking his already hard member. Slick with my juices, I rub myself faster then suddenly Jasper picks me up by my arm and pushes me back onto the bed before they climb in with me. I close my eyes as their strong hands roam and grab at my willing body. Both men look down at me hungrily before they take me as the sun rises into a new day.

I wake up feeling body parts wrapped around me. My legs are tangled in theirs and Jasper's arm is around my waist and Harper's is on my thigh. Slipping my legs out on theirs, I try to sit up but Jasper's arm tightens "Go back to sleep" He mumbles in a deep groggy voice. "I can't. I have my online class" I whisper pressing my forehead against his. "It can wait"

I smile "Who are you and what have you done with Jasper?" His fingers trail over my skin. He opens his eyes slightly and I see a small glimpse of vulnerability in them "Just stay, please. 10 minutes then you can get up" He tightens his arm around me.

"Everything okay?" I cup his face and he nods closing his eyes, "Had a bad dream" Jasper has had a problem with nightmares for a long time before I even knew him. He says it's always the same type of dream, involving him when he was younger and his father. I've never asked him the details of the dream because I know he would never tell me. I just know that when he has them, he is usually a lot softer and in need of affection, not that I mind. I started to notice when I was 17. He would call and wake me an hour early to eat breakfast and just talk about nothing in particular with him. Then when I would have to go, he would always ask for 10 more minutes. Jasper is a complex man that I've come to understand but I know that there is a lot more to him than he lets on. That's why I don't mind his hard, mean exterior. I know there is a story behind it.

When he finally lets me out of bed, I shower and slip on his fluffy robe before heading down to Harper's office to get some school work done. As I'm finishing up some homework, Quinn walks past the office heading to my room. "Good morning" I mumble sipping my tea since the coffee I was making early went cold. A few moments later, Quinn comes into the office in my robe and get damp hair in a side braid. She rolls my chair back and climbs into my lap laying her head on my shoulder. "What are you doing?" She asks.

"Homework for class. I'm almost done" Jasper isn't the only needy person I know. Quinn lives off of the affection of others. It's just how she is. Even when we were little she was always a hugger, hugging me when she saw me and before I'd leave. As children, we always held hands and even now we hold hands when we are out in public. Her parents on the other hand are cold stone people. Two lawyers who seems to always have their heads in a case instead of the well being of their daughter.

"So what happened to you last night. I heard you leave the room. Did you pay a little visit to those sex Gods?" She pokes my side making me laugh "As a matter of fact, I did." I wiggle my eye brows and she snorts "You naughty naughty girl. I've taught you well"

I shake my head "Yeah, cause we all know you were a naughty naughty girl long before me." She laughs against my neck before falling silent, letting me work.

As I start submitting my class work, I feel Quinn breathing deeply against my neck "Are you sleep?" I whisper

She shakes her head "Nope. I'm just comfortable. You smell like lavender"

I smile softly "I always smell like lavender" I hear her inhale then exhale and she runs her nose over the side of my neck. I don't pay it much attention until she pulls the belt on my robe undoing it. My hand freezes over the computer mouse "What are you doing?" She doesn't say anything as she kisses my bare shoulder softly then my neck. My heart begins beating a little faster wondering where this is coming from all of a sudden. Quinn cups my face and I turn my head I face her. Her eyes study my expression for a moment before leaning in a kissing me softly. When it deepens, I panic and pull back "Quinn, I can't do this" A glimpse of sadness cross her face and she tucks a lock of my hair behind my ear, "Please, let me" She says as my cheeks heat up looking into my best friends hazel eyes. She bites her lip leaning in and I close my eyes when her lips land on mine. Quinn gently sucks on my bottoms lip and everything in my head is telling me to stop but I can't. It feels like déjà vu or something. Almost like I've been through this before but I haven't. It feels a little too right though. I catch her bottom lip between my teeth softly and she moans sending little vibrations against my mouth.

As Quinn leaves my mouth, her lips trail down my jaw to my neck pecking small kisses on my skin. I moan softly as she runs her hand inside of the robe, down to my breast. My hand lands on her thigh and as Quinn is about to pull my robe off my shoulders, I see a figure out the corner of my eye.

I sit up and Quinn turns around to see both Harper and Jasper standing at the door. For the first time in a long time, Quinn's cheeks turn red in embarrassment. She gets up, tucking a loose strand of hair being her ear before walking towards the door. As she is stepping into the hall, Jasper's arm blocks her. She looks up at him for a moment and I can only imagine the darkness she sees in his eyes.

"Let her go, Jas" Harper mumbles and Jasper drops his arm. Quinn walks away quickly leaving the two angry lions wanting to pounce on the poor helpless gazelle. I pull my robe tightly together before crossing my arms. I look up at them as they wait for an explanation that I don't have.

Harper shakes his head "I don't know whether to be angry or turned on." Frowning, he looks up for a second "I think I'm a little of both."

"H...How long were you watching?" I manage to spurt out.

"Looong enough. Why didn't you tell us you had a thing for girls?" Harper laughs.

"Because I just found out the same time you both did." I roll my eyes. He walks up to the chair locking me in with both hands on the arm rests "I bet she has fantasized about you for a long time. Maybe she wants what's between those thighs just as bad as we do"

I sigh pushing him back "Stop taunting" I get up to leave the room and Jasper stops me. His eyes are angry and his face is hard "When did you turn into such a hypocrite?"

"I...I'm not. I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to happen" My voice shakes and Jasper seeing the mixed emotions on my face. He sighs hard running his hands in my hair "Don't let it happened again. If you want this to be exclusive then you need to be just that, understand?"

I nod, feeling so guilty "I understand but what about Quinn?"

"We aren't going to resent her for feeling the same way we feel about you but you did come up with the agreement of it just being the three of us. We can't fit a fourth person in. We are already dysfunctional" Harper smirks clearly too amused by this whole situation. Am I the only one who thinks this is a serious matter?

Interrupting our little powwow, Quinn clears her throat. We all look up and she is fully dressed with her bag "I think I'm gonna go"

I'm about to open my mouth a protest but Jasper cuts me off "No, you don't have to leave. We aren't mad, just confused" Quinn looks behind the guys at me "I'm sorry, Eden. I didn't mean to just kiss you like that."

I sigh scratching my forehead "It's okay. I didn't exactly stop it. I mean I did kiss you back" I stumble over my words and Harper smiles fighting back a laugh. "Stop stressing, Eden. You're 19 and finding out a lot about yourself. It's a part of growing up" He kisses my forehead easing my worries a little but not much.

Jasper turns to Quinn, taking her bag "You're staying."

Quinn smiles in relief "Thanks, I knew you guys liked me" Harper smiles pulling her into a hug and she looks at me like she is on the break of an orgasm. Jasper on the other hand gives me a serious look as if he wants to take me over his knee and spanked me endlessly.

I sit down in the chair putting my head in my hands wondering what all this even means now. Do I really like girls or is it just Quinn? Ive known her almost my whole life. She knows everything about me and vice versa. Maybe it's just that we are so close. I just know that I felt something from kissing her. Almost like how I feel with the guys. I can't deny it and I don't want to. I've never been so confused in my life. I'm with Jasper and Harper so where can Quinn fit in? She can't.