ELLIOT
The steam from the hot shower fills the bathroom and obscures my sight, and for a moment I can forget that I’m here in this tiny town and pretend I’m someone else. At least, it does for a moment until I think abouther, then I’m brought crashing back into my shitty reality.
When we agreed to come to this town, it was supposed to be a new start for all of us. It was supposed to be to fulfil our dream. Opening a gym and health-food bar with my brothers – what could be better? Except, it hasn’t work out that way because Holly came sashaying into our lives and ruined everything. Bear and Clay are completely useless now, their heads in the clouds. I hardly see them, and when I do, all they can think about is her.
I’m not really sure what makes me dislike her so much. Sure, she’s gorgeous, there’s no denying it, but there’s just something about her that gets under my skin. Ever since that first day we bumped into each other… I don’t know, she just winds me up.
Women have always tried to come between me and my brothers, but we’ve never let them; our bond is too strong. Things went a bit awry with Clay and his ex, but we were able to work through that, and Hampton Grove was supposed to be our fresh start. Holly’s presence changed things. I was prepared tostay out of her way, not cause trouble, then she locked her eyes on Clay and Bear and I couldn’t hold back any longer. They were both under her spell almost immediately. That’s when I realised, she’s just like all of the other women who have tried to break us apart before. Only this time, she might actually be successful.
Stepping up to the mirror, I use my forearm to wipe away the condensation and stare at my reflection. A deep frow mars my brow, making my face appear harsh. My expression seems to be set this way now, and I blame that on Holly. I don’t even recognise myself any longer. Is this what my life is destined to be like, with me by myself and my brothers brainwashed by her?
No, I’m not going to let that happen. We’ve been through too much to let a woman come between us.
Leaving the frowning figure behind me, I turn and step into the shower. The water is hot, almost scalding, as I reach out to adjust the stream. I don’t mind the heat; it helps me burn her from my system. Shoving my head under the pouring water, I gasp as it runs over my face, the shock of the heat resetting my mind. I close my eyes and tilt my head back, submitting to the force of the water. Usually, when I’m feeling overwhelmed, this is where I come to soak away my issues and clear my head.
However, within seconds my mind is back on her. Frustration wells up inside me. What is it about her? What spell has she woven over them to keep them under her grasp? Somehow, she has convinced them to have a poly relationship – to share her. Bear would do anything for someone he cares about, so I’m not so surprised there. How the fuck did she manage to convince Clay, though?
When we were young and foolish, Bear and I thought we could share a woman. She convinced us it was the best way forward for the three of us. We were both in pretty deep, and we thought she was too, until we found out she was fucking most of the guys in her phonebook. She begged and pleaded with usto forgive her, but we saw through her lies. I swore that nothing like that would ever happen again. Now here we are, with my two brothers fucking the same woman.
They’re both over there with her now, surprise, surprise. They told me some bullshit story that they were holding off on sex until they were all ready to take that step. Yeah, right. She’s either using that to control them, or it’s a lie they’re telling me to fool me into thinking that they’re all taking this seriously. I know the truth, and they’re probably fucking right now.
Are they taking it in turns, or fucking her at the same time? Why am I thinking about this, and why does the idea of them all together turn me on?
Glaring down at my dick as it betrays me, I press my hand against the tiled wall and breathe through clenched teeth. I’m angry. Shemakesme angry and turns me into this person. Knowing they’re all together right now while I’m here, alone? It makes me furious.
So why is my fucking hand moving towards my twitching cock? It’s begging for attention, slowly hardening as I get angrier, thinking about Holly even more. It’s a vicious fucking cycle. My cock gets hard so I’m angry at her, which makes me turned on, which in turn makes me angrier. I think I’m losing my god-damned mind.
No, slow down, Elliot, I tell myself.Take a deep breath. This is probably all due to my pent-up frustration and lack of a good lay. It’s been a while since I’ve been with a woman, and I’ve been so busy recently that I’ve been too tired to even knock one out before bed. That’s what this is, that’s the reason that I’m getting hard thinking of Holly with my brothers. A quick wank in the shower will sort me out, and I’ll be back to normal in no time.
This doesn’t mean I want Holly. I’m adamant about that fact as I wrap my fist around my hardening cock. My eyes slide closed at the pleasure I feel from that first simple stroke. I thinkabout the women I’ve been with in the past, bring up the images in my mind. Slender, big breasts, dark hair and the IQ of an ant. The complete opposite of Holly. Only, my excitement dims, and I can feel my pleasure start to fade away, my dick going limp. Why isn’t this working? Am I broken? All of those girls were perfect for me before, and the thought of them never fail to make me hard, so why isn’t this working?
I bet it’s to do with her. I snarl at the thought. She’s the complete opposite of my usual type, curvy and smart, but a thrill instantly shoots through me as my mind flicks back to her. My body wants her.
For a brief, fantasy moment, I let myself think about what it would be like to fuck her. It would be fast and rough, a secret rendezvous between the two of us. There would be no wining and dining, only a physical relationship between us. Her time with me would quickly make her forget about Bear and Clay. My mind races and my breath huffs out in pants as my body reacts. If she was mine, I’d fuck her everywhere. The gym, the stockroom, across the health-food bar, nowhere would be safe. I would make her beg for more, and then pound into her until she was screaming my name.
The grunt rips through me as white-hot pleasure blinds me momentarily, my cock pulsing in my hand as I shoot my load across the shower. Mind blank, I can only bask in the intensity of the feeling, gripping down tightly to try to extend the feeling for a moment more. This feeling is addictive, and it was all because of her.
Slowly I come back to myself and open my eyes, looking down at the mess I made of the tiled wall. What the hell just happened? I’ve never come as fast or as hard before, and I did it while thinking of my brothers’ girlfriend.
This doesn’t mean I want her, and I don’t think of her any differently. She drives me mad. This was a one-time thingbecause I’m stressed. My anger and the fact that any relationship is forbidden is what made her appealing to me. Yes, those are the only reasons, and hopefully, now it’s out of my system I won’t feel that way again.
My balls ache, and I glance down as my cock twitches again, already starting to get hard at the thought her.
Fuck. I’m in deep shit.
THIRTY
HOLLY
The atmosphere in the bakery today is happy and cosy. The scent of fresh bread wafts through the air, and quiet conversation sounds around me as I work. I’m knuckle-deep in dough and it’s times like these that I remember just how much I love my job. Especially given that the final paperwork signing the bakery over to me as the sole owner is set to be complete by the end of this week.
Ivy and I finally came to an agreement, and after I made her realise just how much the bakery means to me, she agreed to lower her price to something I could manage. I’ve had to pull most of my savings, and I’ll have to be a little more frugal than before, but it’s worth it to keep the bakery within the family.
This would be enough to make anyone happy, but the real reason for the almost permanent smile on my lips is due to Bear and Clay
Bear, Clay and I been dating now for about six weeks. That time has been some of the happiest of my life. The guys bring me so much happiness that it overflows from me and spreads into my every action. Everyone in the bakery has noticed, and I get many comments from customers saying how happy and healthy I look. I don’t openly advertise that the three of us are together,but I also won’t lie if anyone asks me. Neither Clay nor Bear are anything to be ashamed of; our love is natural and perfect for us. Being together has also made a huge transformation in Clay’s life. He seemed more relaxed, able to enjoy life more, and I know I’m not the only one to notice.
There is the one downside to all of this, though, and that is Elliot.