We turned around toward the hotel, and we began a leisurely walk back. Drew stopped me by cupping my face. "Do you know just how much I love you?"

"Yes," I whispered as I stood on my toes and wrapped my arms around his neck.

Drew slid his hands under my butt and lifted me. I wrapped my tired legs around his hips so I could hold myself in place, and I groaned.

"Are you turned on, beautiful?"

"I'm sore but also turned on enough that I don't care," I admitted.

Drew gently rubbed one of my thighs and pressed light kisses against my lips.

"Does my beautiful girl need a massage?"

"If it means your hands are on my naked body, then I need everything you got." Shit, that just slipped right out; my face heated for just a second before I grinned. Drew's smile grew even bigger. "There's my girl getting more confident and asking for what she wants."

I ran my fingers through his hair, enjoying how soft his hair felt.

"I have learned a lot about myself over the past couple of months," I admitted. "I have also learned a lot about you guys too."

"What have you learned about me?" The curiosity in his voice was like a purr that made my core clench.

"You will always care for me, even if I tell you not to. You will find a way to do it without being demanding or overbearing."

"Yes, you will always be my top priority, and I won't be sorry about that. But I will listen, I promise. You said you needed space, and I gave it to you."noveldrama

"And now?" I asked curiously. It didn't bother me that he wasn't sorry. We had all proven to each other that we were willing to go to great lengths to protect each other.

"Now I'm asking for time with you, just us together, to know you're okay. I want to fix the cracks between us before they get bigger."

I couldn't express how much what he said meant to me, so instead of trying to, I kissed him. "Same," I whispered. After everything that's happened, are you okay?"

"Yes, I am now," he assured me before fisting my braid and dragging me in for a soul-rendering kiss that had me forgetting where we were until his phone buzzed in his pocket. Drew's groan echoed through me as he shifted his hold so he could wiggle the phone out of his pocket while still keeping me pressed against him. I nipped and sucked on his neck as I worked my way up to his ear lobe. I didn't get to play with him like this very often, and I took full advantage of his distraction.

"Thank fuck," he groaned, showing his phone to me.

Our room was ready, and they had brought our things up already so we could go there whenever we wanted-now seemed like a really good time. It took me half of our walk back to convince Drew to let me walk on my own. Stopping every few steps to make out wasn't getting us to our room very fast, and we definitely need to get there right now.

Our room upgrade ended up being in a private space on the other side of the hotel. It was more of a cottage connected to the main hotel by a breezeway, and no one else was nearby. It even had a private garden. The suite was gorgeous, with the rich wood floor covered in soft rugs, a big overstuffed sofa, and chairs facing a rustic fireplace. There was a bathroom with a skylight so you could soak in the tub and look out at the stars and a bedroom with a large king-sized bed connected to the bathroom.

It had everything we could want or need. A huge bouquet of roses was in a vase in the center of the coffee table, and two notes, one for me and one for Drew, were sitting next to the vase.

"Patrick," we both said in unison, and Drew shook his head. He's always has to try and one-up everyone."

"I don't think it that at all. He's not trying to be competitive. It's his love language. He wants to make sure we are all happy and safe." With that I picked up my note and read it.

Love,

We all feel bad that the plans for Drew's birthday fell apart after the accident, and before you start feeling bad, dont. We were the assholes who failed. He had the right idea to take you away with him. The whole weekend has been taken care of if you want to stay.

The flowers are for you, and so are the chocolates that will come with dinner. I had Darren set up room service for your meals so you dont have to go out unless you want to. Just let them know what you plan to do.

Love you, and give him lots of blowjobs this weekend.

Patrick, Mike, Josh, and Jake.

When I read the end of the note, I couldn't contain my laughter, but Drew had the strangest expression when I looked up. My stomach did a flip, but Drew's eyes were smiling when he glanced up at me. "There's nothing wrong, beautiful, here," he said, handing his note to me. We switched notes, and I began to read.

Drew,

Okay, so for being the worst brothers in history, the four of us are giving you the right to override any plans we have made. For the next month, you have Emmy to yourself for the whole night once a week. None of us will ask to join in, and no one will sneak into sleep on her other side unless you ask. Sorry again, brother. We will at least have a family party when you are back.

Patrick, Mike, Josh, and Jake

We were both laughing by the time we finished reading the notes.

"You're supposed to give me blowjobs," Drew grinned.

I shook my head. Another round of giggles escaped me, even as he started kissing me. Our teeth hit together several times because he was grinning, and it was probably one of the most awkward and fun kisses we had ever had.