Sherri shut the door to the storeroom with a snick. “Are you okay?”
Melinda was shocked by her first question. “Of course.”
“Are you attracted to them?”
She blinked. “Are you kidding?” They were both total visions of perfection. Any woman would be crazy not to be attracted to them at first sight. Too many women, actually. The thought made her shudder. She would forever be fighting off random women everywhere they went.
And this should not bother her.
It shouldn’t.
It did, but it shouldn’t.
They were hers.
She felt the possessive instinct at the same time she felt the hesitation.
She was so totally head over heels for them it bordered on illogical. She knew deep down they felt the same way about her.
“Well, nooo, I wasn’t kidding.”
Melinda realized she’d been vague. She smiled. “They’re the sexiest two men I’ve ever set eyes on, Sherri. Yes, I’m attracted to them.” She leaned against one of the stock shelves, careful not to dislodge the carefully stacked clothing and blankets.
Sherri perked up. “Then what’s the problem? Why are you here? When I met Mark, we immediately left the building and didn’t come up for air for two days.”
Melinda rolled her eyes. “TMI.”
“I’m serious. I’ve never heard of anyone waiting, and certainly not until the next day.”
Melinda paced, her hands on her hips. “It’s not that simple.”
“Why? Why isn’t it simple?” Sherri stepped in front of her and grabbed her biceps, forcing her to stop and meet her gaze. “Talk to me.”
Melinda took a deep breath and then groaned. Her shoulders slumped. “I don’t know them. I don’t know anything about them. What if they chew with their mouths open or leave the toilet seat up or don’t floss?”
Sherri laughed.
“I’m serious. This is a big deal. And…and…and there are two of them. Sherri. Two.”
Sherri sobered. “Now that I can understand. That is a little daunting.” She bit her lip. “Did you at least spend the night with them?”
“I did.” Melinda lowered her gaze.
“Okay. I understand this fear. It’s legit. You need to talk to them.”
“I have. And they aren’t pressuring me at all. They’re so fucking nice.” She wiggled free of Sherri’s clutch and tipped her head back. “It would almost be easier if they would just do it—take the option out of my hands and claim me already. It’s not like it would change anything.”
Sherri set a gentle hand on her shoulder. “You’d hate them for that.”
Melinda chewed on her bottom lip, thinking about what she’d said. “I don’t know. Maybe not.”
Sherri frowned.
“It’s sort of how we, uh, handled things last night.”
“Handled what things?”
“Sex,” she mumbled.
“So you had sex with them? Both of them?”
Melinda nodded.
Sherri scrunched up her face. “I may regret this, but if you really want me to understand this better, you’re going to have to be more specific. I’m not following.”
Melinda turned around, faced the shelves, and let her head fall against a colorful pile. She took several deep breaths before she turned back around, putting her palm on her forehead. “I had normal sex with both of them, one at a time. I, uh, encouraged them to, you know…” she shrugged, “…take some of the choice out of my hands.”
Seconds ticked by. And then Sherri’s smile grew huge. “Girl.” Her voice was almost a scream.
Melinda’s eyes widened and she glanced at the door. “Shh.”
Sherri’s voice lowered. “Are you saying you’re kinky in bed?” She giggled. “Who would have thought?”
“I’m not saying I’m kinky. I’m saying I needed… Fuck. Maybe I am kinky. How the hell would I know?”
“Awesome.” Sherri crossed her arms and cocked one hip out. “You need to stop worrying about this so much. If you’ve already fucked them both, then the only thing left is—”
Melinda slammed her hands over her ears. “Oh my God. Don’t you dare say it out loud.”
Sherri laughed. “Have you at least tried a plug yet, something to help stretch yourself a bit? That would go a long way toward easing your mind and your discomfort the first time.”
Melinda squeezed her eyes closed. “God no.” A shiver shook her entire frame. “The thought has never in my life entered my mind. I wouldn’t have considered, you know, that kind of sex with any partner.”