Shattered Girl (Emmy)

Shattered Girl Chapter 10

"You know, burgers and fries taste much better while still hot." Jake pointed out helpfully. "You should let her eat, Josh. Then we can cuddle and try and watch another movie." We all sat in companionable silence, eating until everything but the cookies were gone. I groaned and leaned back against the headboard, so full I was uncomfortable. That v

was so good; I haven't had burgers and fries in a long time," Josh grinned, obviously proud that he had made a choice that made me so happy. I tried to help them clean up the mess, but they insisted Irelax. They quickly made the trash disappear. While they were gone, I had gotten off the bed, carefully stretching my sore muscles. Baby girl, is that a good idea." Josh was suddenly behind me, appearing as if by magic. I was only startled a little this time. Turning to face him, I explained that I tried to stretch regularly. It kept me flexible and always seemed to help the muscle pain, especially after a beating. Both guys frowned at that but came up and gave me kisses." "Would you like to watch the e movie here or in the living room?" Jake asked, pointing between the bed and the open door. groom."

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." I decided, "Im tired of laying in bed. That's all I have done the last few days. The guys nodded and headed out the door. They both flopped onto the couch, leaving a cozy spot between the two of them for me. I smiled and settled between them. Jake began flipping through movies, calling out ones he thought I would enjoy, while Josh reclined his seat and handed me pillows so I would be comfortable. Just as we started one of my favorite movies about a time-traveling teen Josh's phone begins to ring. Pausing the Josh phone answered.

After a couple of minutes, Josh ended the call and jumped up." Drew and Mike will video chat with us in a few minutes. He jumped up, disappearing into one of the rooms and returning with a tablet right as it began to ring.

I began to get up to give them privacy with their brothers, but the guys shook their heads at me.

"Sit, baby girl. They are looking forward to meeting you." Jake said.

But..I was going to.." I continued to stand, but Josh looked at me, c**ing an eyebrow and pointing to where I was sitting.

"Didn't you say you would listen to me, baby girl?" Josh questioned as 1 sat back down.

Josh, don't push too hard, brother," Jake said, giving him a pointed look.

I'm ok, Jake, he's not scaring me. I like it." I squeezed Jake's hand and looked toward Josh. Sir, I did," I smirked as Josh's eyes heated. Just then, Josh's phone gave an angry chime.

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"S**, the guys." Josh flipped open the tablet, tapping open an app. A few seconds later, two older guys who looked Tot like. came into focus. I swallowed hard and sat back to be out of view of the camera.

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"Sorry guys, I had to handle a little problem," Josh said, glancing in my direction.

I glared at him, sticking out my tongue, just as he turned the tablet toward me. Caught with my tongue sticking out of my mouth, I turned bright red and snapped my mouth closed. Both guys on the other end of the camera were cracking up as I turned bright red. Jake wrapped his arm around me, offering support.

"Oh, you did it now, sweetheart," Jake whispered.

I swallowed and took a breath, willing the embarrassment to go away. www Chapter 10

As I tried to pull myself together, Josh turned the tablet around and began chatting with his older brothers. Asking about the weather, when their leave started, and how long they could stay before returning overseas. Jake was slowly rubbing my back. Josh, glancing at me, took my hand, squeezing it. I nodded to Josh that I was ok. He chatted for a couple more minutes before turning the tablet toward Jake and me. D**n,

I thought to myself, I'm surrounded by four hot a**sin brothers who all want to watch out for me and keep me safe. I could only see half of the two older brothers, but they were just as good-looking as the twins. Both were Incredibly well built, their tight brown t-shirts doing nothing to hide their bulging muscles. Their hair was buzzel in a short military cut, so I couldn't tell what color their hair was, but Drew had stunning blue eyes, while Mike's wore a dark green that reminded me of a shaded forest. As the brothers talked, I began to relax, and soon, I was drawn into the conversation. The two oldest were shameless flirts and had me giggling and blushing as they gently teased me. I answered all their questions and assured them the twins were taking excellent care of me. I answered the medical questions that Drew asked. Then, I just sat back and enjoyed watching the brothers interact with each other. After about twenty minutes, they had to go, everyone saying goodbye and making plans to pick them up at the airport at the end of the week Josh returned the tablet to his room and, returning to the couch, squatted in front of me, I swallowed hard as he gently tilted my head so my eyes were on him. You, baby girl, are a brat, aren't you?" I blushed and nodded my head in agreement. Josh grinned and kissed me, gently biting my lower lip as he pulled back. "When you are all healed, little girl, you and I will talk." Josh sat back down, hitting play on the remote. As the movie started back up, I turned to face him. whispered, blushing and biting my "Such a a naughty brat," Josh growled,

shaking his head. Jake just laughed behind me, kissing my hand and adjusting me so I was comfortably leaning against him, my feet in his lap. Once again, I did not make it to the end of the movie. I last remembered watching a movie with the twins on the couch, feeling safe and protected. Then I woke up in a dark room screaming There was the sound of running feet and the blinding brightness of my light being turned on. Jake and Josh were both next to my bed, dressed only in pajama bottoms, eyes wide with worry, and they were both talking over each other, trying to get me to answer them. I was so overwhelmed I just closed my eyes and covered my ears. When the twins saw my reaction, they stopped talking, Josh sat next to me, gathering me in his arms, rocking me, and pressing his lips to my ear, whispering that I was safe. Jake had turned on my bedside lamp, turned off the bright overhead light, and sat down on the other side of me, rubbing my back and pressing kisses against my shoulder as Josh continued to rock me.

Feeling the twins surrounding me, I began to calm down; resting my head against Josh's shoulder and taking a deep breath, I opened my eyes and looked at them.

"I'm sorry," I murmured over and over.

"Shhh, baby girl. your safe." Josh hugged me as I continued to whisper apologies,

"Sweetheart, we aren't mad, just worried about you." Jake brushed my hair out of my face. Kissing my shoulder again, then handing me some tissues from the box on the nightstand. I wiped my eyes, and we sat quietly for several minutes. Bon! 01:4

I took a deep breath and straightened up, I'm ok now." I said as I shifted to slide off Josh's lap. Both guys stood when I did, but I held up a finger and pointed toward the bathroom. They nodded understanding and sat down again as I entered the bathroom and closed the