S H A R E

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Sweat dripped down their foreheads. Each bead of sweat causing more anticipation to rise in their stomachs.

Not one boy uttered out a single word. Absolute silence was the only other presence besides the dreaded anxiety and anticipation. Greyson and Monte occasionally exchanged glances at each other, their faces sharp and serious. Callum and Luca were the most relaxed of all the boys, as of course they were the most mature. Although, not even they could deny the excitement and eagerness they felt deep within them. Luca bounced his leg up and down while Greyson complained of how annoying and distracting it was but he didn't care.

Their eyes were glued to the back door of the house and on the occasion that they felt their eyes roaming they quickly regained focus and once again focused on the door. Each and everyone of them were annoyed about how long it was taking. Girls. They all thought.

Finally, the moment they had been so eager for was finally upon them. The back door swung open, their muscles tightened as the intensity filled their bodies. Long bare tan legs were the first thing they saw, soon the rest of Avery's body came into sight. She was clad in a light pink bikini that showcased her round breast perfectly. Gasp were heard from Luca and Monte while the rest just stared at her with their mouths agape.

"Umm... does it look okay?" Avery questioned them refusing to look anywhere but at the floor but still aware that they were staring at her. A moment of silence followed and tiny beads of nervous sweat began to form on Avery's back.

"Okay? More like sexy as fuck!" Greyson jumped up towards her and circled her looking her up and down.

"Oh my god! You horn dog!" Avery playfully slapped his arm. However, with his comment her insecurities were quickly eased and she couldn't help but give him a wide smile. She couldn't deny the sight of seeing them all shirtless was rather pleasant to her eyes as well. Little did she know they were thinking exactly the same thing about her.

"I completely agree with Avery, Greyson. But, you do look quite stunning Avery." Callum said with a charming smile on her face. Her heart swelled as she gave a shy smile back.

Adam nodded his head in agreement but said nothing. He did however, offer her a soft smile to which she returned.

"For real Avery, okay doesn't even begin to compare to how well that bathing suit works for you. I just went to heaven and back I swear!" Monte said with a smile.

"Okay enough all of you before my face falls off from how much I'm blushing! And besides I've been dying to go swimming all day so shut your traps and let's go!" Avery ran past all of them and threw herself into the pool.

When she came too the surface she didn't see any of the boys. She was confused for only a moment until she heard shouting from above her. Suddenly she was splashed with a hurricane of water from all five of them jumping in after her. When they finally resurfaced everyone was dying of laughter. Through fits of laughter Avery barely managed to speak,

"Jesus! You all almost drowned me I swear! I just lived through an actual tsunami!"

"You're such a drama queen!" Greyson laughed while easily lifting her up. She rebutted,

"Greyson... you are literally the biggest drama queen here..."

"Am not!" Suddenly Greyson's face retorted into a wicked smirk. Confused Avery tried to figure out what he was up too before he pulled some sort of prank on her. She realized all too late that he still had his arms firmly grasped around her waist.

"Oh shi-" Avery screamed out while Greyson launched her across the pool. When she resurfaced she spat out water in her fits of laughter.

"You just got thrown across the pool and the only thing you can do is laugh!?" Luca himself couldn't contain his laughter at her odd behavior, of course he couldn't deny her oddities were what made her even more attractive.

"Back on topic though, Greyson you are definitely the biggest drama queen here..." Monte said staring him down.

"You're kidding! You're on her side now!" Greyson said while pretending to quite literally drown in his sorrows. Monte simple pointed to him as if to say "see?".

"Greyson, You're not exactly helping prove your point." Callum said with a light smile on his face.

"Okay okay whatever, see what you've done? You teamed them all against me." Greyson whispered into Avery's ear. She giggled out an apology but he refused to accept it.

"Nuh-uh my heart is wounded! I demand a deeper apology then just I'm sorry!"

The boys all sighed at Greyson's dramatic performance.

"And what exactly will suffice as an apology?" Avery asked with a smirk.

"This will suffice." Greyson said while pecking Avery on the lips. Avery  couldn't help but be embarrassed since the other boys are watching.

"Happy now?" She asked shyly with a smile.

"I suppose." Avery splashed Greyson with water at his remark.

"Hey that's no fair I want a kiss!" Luca chimed in. Before she knew it she was in Lucas arms feeling his warm lips on her own.

It was strange to her, to be in someways, tossed around from boy to boy. She didn't quite understand it, this relationship. To be with so many yet they are only with her. Did they think she was... using them? She pondered that a lot at night. What did they think of her in this situation. Was she to eager to agree to be with all of them? Insecurities filled her mind, a common notion for her.

A firm hand grasped her shoulder and she jumped from the shock.

"Something's been bothering you." Adam stated bluntly. Adam was the most peculiar of all of them. It was almost like he always knew what she was thinking.

"No, no nothing is wrong." Avery swam to the shallow end of the pool and sat down on the steps.

"What's wrong?" Callum asked her. He too could sense something was off of her.

"Nothing is wrong. I don't know what's gotten into you two."

"Avery," Callum placed his fingers under her chin and gently lifted her head up, "tell me."

"What-" she began, but the words were caught in her throat. She didn't know how to word the thoughts that lingered in her mind. Her insecurities were hers and hers alone, she didn't want to burden any of them with how she felt. But the expecting faces of Callum and Adam made her sigh and give in. They'd never stop pestering her until she confessed.

"What do you think of me? I mean, about this situation... does it... make me look bad?" She couldn't help but pause throughout her sentence. It was just too difficult for her to word.

"Avery, don't be silly. We all want this. We asked if you wanted it to. It's okay if you decided you don't." He paused to see if she'd say anything but she stayed silent and didn't meet their eyes. "We don't think any less of you Avery, we all like you and want you. None of us think you being with all of us is bad or disgusting and it certainly doesn't make you seem any less then the average person. Okay?"

Avery  nodded her solemnly still unable to find any answer.

"Avery, we cherish you, we don't think it's weird for you to be with all of us. It's different but not bad. Don't think less of yourself for doing something we all want." Adam added.

"But are you sure, are you sure you all want this?" Avery's heart shattered at the possibility of losing any of her boys... but she had to know.

Callum leaned in closer making sure she heard him loud and clear,

"Avery, we've discussed it many times and thought long and hard. We want to be with you. We all care about you. We don't mind that we share, because we love each other on top of our love for you. If you aren't ready please let us know Avery. None of us will be offended and we will completely understand. We are well aware that this was... sort of rushed."

Avery's heart flutter at the word 'love'. Did he actually mean love love. Or the common use of love? Impossible, she thought to herself. It was too soon for any of them to say.

"No, I'm ready."

And she finally felt that she truly was. She was ready to cherish all of them as they have cherished her.