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“I didn’t tell him. He showed up at my apartment unexpectedly,” Aries responded.
“Yes, it seems like a thing your family does.” Vin brought over two plates and forks. “And don’t think I can’t see you trying to open that bag, little one.”
Aries huffed and handed the bags over. “Sorry.”
So cute! Nix watched Vin and Aries as Vin pulled out the food and picked the biggest apple fritter, placing it on a plate. He passed the plate and fork to Aries then kissed the top of his head.
Nix glanced over at Evan, who was smiling at him.
Even though it had been Nix that had insisted that they come over, Nix had the feeling that Evan already had an idea about what type of relationship Vin and Aries engaged in. He’d make Evan pay for keeping that little secret later. It was good that Nix found out what Aries had been hiding.
Nix was already the best big brother ever and now he could be a big-big brother to Aries’s little side. He could buy him toys and stuffies and so much. Christmas was going to be awesome. Oh! That reminded him.
“So,” Nix drawled. “Christmas in the Colorado mountains.”
“What?” Aries asked around a mouthful.
“No talking with your mouth full,” Vin said from a chair beside the bed. Evan was across from him, frowning at Nix.
“What?” Nix grinned. “I didn’t do anything.”
“You have your scheming look on your face,” Evan replied.
“Christmas!” Nix exclaimed. “I can buy Aries toys. All the toys!”
“No,” Vin and Evan said at the same time.
“Yay!” Aries clapped his hands, showering them and in the bed in crumbs.
“Ugh!” Nix shoved Aries’s shoulder.
“Sorry!” Aries said then stuffed more fritter in his mouth.
“So many toys,” Nix repeated.
“Boy,” Evan growled.
Nix cackled.
“At least the third one is normal,” Vin said. “I think.”
Nix caught Aries’s gaze and winked. These guys had no idea what was buried deep inside Gem. He might be uptight, stern, and hated fun, but when Gem got an idea in his head, he could be so damn stubborn. Gem was the triplet that the world really needed to worry about.
In his opinion Evan and Vin were getting the easy out. Aries and he were cute and fun.
One Gem was more comfortable with his new team, in the league, he would be plotting world domination. Nix was glad he’d have a front row seat.
Glancing over at Evan, Nix was also grateful that Evan would be by his side to witness the chaos. Evan turned his head and their gazes met. Nix licked his lips as he admired Evan’s strong form in the hotel’s low light. Since they had a game that night Nix hadn’t gotten to come the night before or that morning. No matter how much he had teased Evan.
Lifting a brow Evan sent Nix a knowing smirk.
Damn, Nix needed a distraction. He picked up an orange marker. “Can I color your Daddy?”
“No!” Aries smacked the marker out of his hand. “Don’t even think about it!”
“Fine,” Nix whined. He never got to have fun. Although the markers did remind Nix of something he’d seen online once. A sex painting kit. Now that had possibilities.
“I’ll scratch your eyes out of your head if you even look at Vin,” Aries threatened.
