Page 19 of Five Mountain Daddies

“Yeah. I had fun.” She’s blushing, remembering the two of us getting heroff.

“Drive safe,” my brothersays.

We watch her pull out and drive off. I look at him and grin, and he grinsback.

“I think we found a keeper,” Isay.

He nods and doesn’t have to say anythingmore.

7

London

It feels like things are happening so fast, and I really don’t understandit.

That night out with the twins was both incredible and terrifying. Club Sheets is beautiful, and dancing with those guys felt really great. For the first time ever in my life, I actually felt like I loved the town where I come from. There’s actually some culture here, even if that culture is just a huge warehouse club. It’s a start, atleast.

And it’s only there because of James and his four friends. I had no clue these guys even existed until recently, and yet now they all seem to be interested in me, and they’re the ones bringing some life to this lifeless place. For the first time, I don’t hate Leadwood. And I’m not thinking about getting out as fast aspossible.

I wake up late the next day, still thinking about the twins. I go to work and can’t stop picturing their hands on my body, the way they went down on me, got me off, and took me home. I had no clue I could feel that good, but they showed me a whole new world of pleasure. It’s definitely a little strange, being shared like that by twins, especially considering they’re so much older than I am. I barely know them, and yet I feel so comfortable around them. I’m even starting to be able to tell themapart.

There are differences. Wyatt is ever so slightly taller, and Caleb has a little scar on his chin. They also act different, although I doubt most people would even notice. They have this strange way of communicating just by looking at each other, but it’s definitely not telepathy. They’re giving each other little smiles and nods, which carrying a lot of meaning for themapparently.

I keep seeing them touching me, kissing me, dancing with me, and laughing with me as the day drags past. It’s like everything around here is in drab, muted colors, but life suddenly becomes bright when I’m around any one of the guys that are coming after me. The twins, Ryan, and even James, although I haven’t spent much time with him yet. Their last friend interests me, but he hasn’t really been around except for at that party. I can’t even remember his name, though I remember the way he looks: tall, broad, short tight beard, darkeyes.

I slowly get through the day. As I’m packing up, Maggie appears from the back, a little smile on herface.

“I saw you leaving yesterday,” shesays.

I raise an eyebrow. “Ohyeah?”

“I know those guys, those twins. Caleb and Wyatt,right?”

“Right,” Isay.

She laughs a little, shaking her head. “I thought you’d stay away from them after what Isaid.”

I shrug. “I don’t judge people based onrumors.”

“I don’t either, but still.” She gives me a look and I realize that I insultedher.

“I’m not saying you do, but I just wanted to give them a chance. And plus, they’re sohot.”

She grins at that. “Yeah, they really are. Honestly, I probably would go out with them if they asked. I mean…twins!”

I laugh a little. If only she had any idea. “Yeah,exactly.”

“Anyway, my dad sent this.” She hands over an envelope. “Just a little thanks for starting so lastminute.”

I take the envelope and it’s full of cash. “Whoa,” I say. “What isthis?”

“A share of the tip money,” she says, and quickly adds, “just a small one, and just as a little startingbonus.”

I grin, happy to have some money finally. “I won’t get used toit.”

“Real paychecks come out tomorrow. So, hooraymoney.”

“Thanks so much for this,” I say, holding up the envelope briefly before tucking it into mybag.

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