Texas

Marielle Johnson-Hector stood in her chef's heaven kitchen, silently worrying about her little brother and his friends. She was sure if the others knew what was going on with Raine, the girl's phone will be lighting up like a Christmas tree with messages from them all. On top of that, they all will be invading Spencer right about now because of the shit Taylor was going through. Only her, the twins, Katie and Bryan know what's going on at the moment. Rubbing her eyes tiredly she took a deep breath and focused on making breakfast for her husbands. The dogs both stayed near her, opting to stay in their beds on the other side of the kitchen to keep an eye on her. It was part of her and their routine of being a night owl. Any moment now the twins will be entering the kitchen to greet her with their morning kisses and watch her move around. For the past few days, tiredness has been her friend but she kept pushing herself harder to take care of the place and her guys. 

"Princess?" The concerned voice of Carson met her when she decided to take a little breather at the counter.

Turning to the entryway, she was blessed with her dark-haired husband, his blue-grey eyes still filled with sleep but the worry was there presently. Dressed in purple lounge pants, his muscular chest on display he rushed to her side and got her in his arms in less than a minute. "You're up early," she returned tiredly. 

"You didn't return to bed this morning. You usually do it for an hour or two before coming here. We are worried, love," he said softly. Without seeing where he was taking her, Marielle knew it was back to their room. 

"Ellie?" Jayden's worried voice made her tear up behind her closed eyes. She knew they recognized her mood changes and her routine changes, Marielle hated to have them worry over her. Jayden took her in his arms, his hold became tighter with each passing second. 

"Are you going to talk to us now, sweet girl?" Carson asked placing a kiss on her lips.

"Stress?" she weakly offered.

"Try again," Jayden countered with a light laugh. 

Holding him tighter, she knew she had to tell them but was scared. This wasn't part of their plan. Though Carson made a name for himself in the architecture firm he was hired at, he wasn't in a position in his career where he wanted. Jayden had four years in the NFL before he decided to leave and pursue his law career even further. He really pushed himself between studies and games, they were so proud when he passed his bar exams. During off-seasons, he interned at a respectable law firm with the state and has been working his way up in Family Law.

"Whatever you have to say, we won't be upset. We promise." The calmness in his voice made her open her eyes. Sitting beside his brother with her hand in his, she saw the love that has been in his eyes for her since they were teenagers. Turning to look at Jayden after he placed a kiss on her head she saw the same love as his twin's.

"I... The injection that we all decided to go back to, wasn't really foolproof. I only took a test to check pregnancy off the list as to what was happening" she said softly.

Carson's gaze moved from his wife's face to her still flat stomach, he glanced at his brother's way who was trying his hardest not to smile. Both of them have been trying to figure out what was wrong with her for two weeks but subjected them to the side effects the doctor told them of. It wasn't in their plans but it was a damn blessing.

"What are you trying to say, baby?" Jayden pushed. Their Mari was still shy with words and still needed a bit of push to say what she needed to say.

"I'm pregnant," she blurted out.

"Now. Was that hard to say, my gorgeous princess?"Carson teased, tugging her out of his brother's arms and onto his body. He chuckled at her confused look, glancing between them both. 

"You two knew?" she shrieked. The sheepish grins on their faces made her laugh, leaving it to her husbands to know her better than herself.

"Not entirely. We took note of your mood swings and tiredness, the missed period, thought it all was because of the injection then we remembered one thing," he answered. 

"Date night," she said with a laugh, burying her face into the crook of Carson's neck. The twins laughed along with her. After the contraceptive injection, the ob-gyn advised them not to have intercourse within 24hrs of the administration as a precaution. There were cases recorded where pregnancies still occurred and the female's hormones dissolved the injection. It seems that they fell into that category. 

Jayden reached across and allowed his hand to follow each curve of his wife's body, he couldn't believe it. They were going to be parents. The only love of their lives was carrying their child, how lucky were they. 

"You aren't upset?" she asked coming down from her happiness.

"No. Never, baby. We're going to be parents, it was already planned. This little one just decided to come into our lives earlier than we planned. We love you, Marielle, and thank you for this," Jayden answered. He smiled when Carson turned into her for a kiss, the highly sensitive woman their wife was, turned a sweet kiss into a heated and passionate one. Her groan as she moved against Carson's cock sent shivers down his spine. She removed her lips from Carson's and sat up, her green eyes were wild with want, not waiting, he roughly placed his hands behind her neck and brought her into a bruising kiss. "We're going to be parents," she whispered against his lips before a loud moan escaped her. 

"Another step in our life," Jayden answered. Looking down, Carson's hand was between her legs pistoning in and out, she was trying her best to stay upright but the sweet torture his brother was doing to her body was making it hard for her. Grabbing the hem of her short nightgown, he made quick work of removing it from her body. No matter how many times they made love, her smooth caramel skin and curvy features always sends their heart in overdrive. The only thing that marred her skin was a matching tattoo the trio took during their freshman year of college. A puzzled heart was tattooed on each of their wrists with different pieces shaded, that when seen together anyone can figure out how it is put together. 
Pushing her onto the bed they both helped her out of her panties and simply gazed upon her natural beauty. Her dreads were fashioned haphazardly on her head, her smile was gorgeous, teasingly she parted her thick thighs to show her glistening folds, they both groaned in want and instantly positioned themselves on either side of her legs. A sharp cry escaped her when they both plunged their tongues into her warm center. From years of pleasing her, the twins lost all awkwardness when it came to her, she was their anchor in all aspects of their life. The brothers reached used their tongues to please her, in and out giving her double pleasure, random nips to her clit by either brother were made, her hands clutched onto their heads tightly, pushing her hips against their mouths wanting more of their teasing. Their hands wandered over her soft body. The weight she gained wasn't an issue to them, her thighs were thicker, her ass softer and incredibly soft to hold onto while fucking her hard. Her breasts were still palm-sized, Carson loved using them as pillows which Mari always grumbled about. Low key they knew she loved it when they held her close each night. 
Moving up her body, Jayden placed kisses on her thighs, lingered over her stomach and stayed by her breasts. His name left her lips on a whisper, her hand still in his messy bed hair pleasing him all the same. "I need you both. Right now. Please. Please, baby," she begged. Caught in her gaze, he felt his twin move from between her legs, with much practice Jayden had her straddling him in seconds, her hands tracing his muscled chest, he added one more tattoo to his chest to match Carson who added more than them both. They were no longer high school kids, their bodies grew more muscle over the years of training and healthy living, broader chests and muscled everywhere. Mari always joked that she lived in eye-candy heaven with both of them. Their Mari. 
"Take what is yours, baby," Jayden growled when she wrapped her hand around his rock-hard cock. 

"Holy fuck!" The twins cursed. On her knees, she bent forward, arching her back deeply, and took Jayden's cock into her mouth. Her back arched perfectly, Carson knew if he had a marble it will roll smoothly down her spine and onto his twin. The way their wife moves her body was always innocent, she still doesn't know how naturally seductive she was. Clutching onto the sheet below him, he gave into the unbridled bliss of having her mouth on him. "Ellie! Keep doing that, baby," he groaned. Through narrowed eyes, he tracked Carson's movements, her muffled scream around his cock after his brother thrust into her warm heat made him shudder. Holding her head firmly on his cock Jayden began to fuck her mouth with his brother fucking her hard from behind. His fingers sank into her fleshy ass which they both loved to see. Carson squeezed her ass, groaning in bliss before smacking it hard. She moaned around Jayden's cock causing him to go faster. 

"Fucking close, Carse. I can't hold back any longer," Jayden shouted. 

"I need her ass," his brother growled.

Pulling her off his cock, he smirked at the glow and wildness on her face. She easily slid down his cock after Carson slipped out of her. Her breathing hitched when she felt the cool sensation of lube by her second entrance. Leaning forward, she wiggled her ass, teasing Carson even more. He grinned and slowly parted her ass, watching the lube settle around her puckered hole. Using his thumb, he began to relax her, preparing her for his cock. "There you go, my princess. You love being taken together huh?" he asked while leaning over her.

"Yes. Please hurry," she begged. Carson glanced at his twin who wore a shit-eating grin on his face. They too loved taking her together. Holding onto her waist with one hand and using his other to guide his cock into her entrance, he threw his head back in spine-tingling euphoria as her ass clamped around his dick. Jayden began to move beneath them, in response he moved in an opposite action, her cries of pleasure sped up their movements. In and out they went, watching her as she became lost and weak in her personal euphoria. It wasn't long before they felt their release come close, their woman will be the death of them. Their hands moved around her body, Jayden flicked her nub, Carson held onto her when her body trembled in response. "So fucking tight. You gonna milk my cock, my dirty little princess? You want your men to fill you up?" Carse asked nipping at her ear. She cried out when Jayden tugged at her nipples, he grinned when he felt her release all over his dick. 

"Someone couldn't hold back," Jayden teased. The boys didn't stop, they chased their own release while bringing her to a second orgasm. Holding onto her tightly, they both spilled in her, loving their names on her lips as they settled into the bed wrapped around each other, slowly coming off cloud nine. 

"Beautiful as always," Carson whispered against her shoulder. She mumbled an incoherent response, snuggling more into Jayden's hold. "Sleep is catching up to her."

Kissing the back of her head, Carson eased out of her, trying his hardest not to react to her low moan. Jayden caressed her lightly as she went into a doze, he too pulled out of her as he waited for his brother to return. It wasn't long for Carson to do. Equipped with a warm towel and fresh sleep clothes for her, they both worked together and for her dressed and cleaned up. 

"When she wakes up we will make an appointment. The doc did say if the pregnancy was the reason for her symptoms and not the contraceptive, there's a fifty-fifty chance of survival," Jayden said sullenly. "I was trying hard not to think of that part," his brother said softly. They both had their hands on her stomach, lost in wondrous thoughts of starting their family and the amazement of Marielle being pregnant. Since they were kids they knew their best friend was the woman of their dreams, the one person who knew them wholly and pure enough to have a family of their own. Trying the injection came about after her last IUD came loose during a round of wild sex. It was a very crazy moment to think they were so wild for each other that her contraceptive came loose. Not wanting to hold back in their sexual life, they agreed on another type of contraceptive.

"Let's keep this between us for now."

"Agreed."

The twins took turns using the shower before rejoining their wife on the bed for a needed rest. They both agreed to take some days home when she gained the courage to tell them. It seems they all have been talking to the ob/gyn and the woman has been keeping their secrets. They won't be surprised if she readily takes them into a quick appointment. Crossing their fingers they pray the little one growing in their wife's stomach survive. They couldn't wait to share the love they had for Mari with their little one. 

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Spencer

Raine had a very doubtful mind in returning to school with the knowledge of her being humiliated at the forefront of her mind. Her friends dutifully made sure she was alright and was ready to stand by whatever decision she will make today. During breakfast with her parents, she kept up the facade that everything was fine with normal chatter. In hindsight she was still deciding if to go to school or not, she finally made her decision when Erica asked what they can do to cheer Ayanna up and distract her from Mischa's dating spree.
Setting aside her own problems, Raine bravely chose her outfit for the day and drove herself to school.
Pulling into the school parking lot she was greeted by random students with whom she had some sort of friendship or acquaintance. Warily she returned their greeting but still watched out for some sort of proof that Bree sent out the video. She breathed a sigh of relief when all was well. 

"Raine Lannister! Where the heck have you been?"

She giggled at the exasperated tone of that one dramatic boy she has known for her entire life. Turning around she spotted the brunette footballer who was powerwalking his way towards her. His friends behind him shook their heads in amusement, sadly this group also had Selby and her douche boyfriend Derek. Raine caught her gaze and gave her a small smile, embarrassment flooded her when Selby simply sneered at her and snuggled into her boyfriend's hold. Thankfully the bear hug she received distracted her. "Kage Byrons. Put me down you idiot," she screamed as he spun her around. 

"I missed you, Rainy. You never missed so much days of school," he said placing her on her feet. She gave him a genuine smile when she saw the concern on his face.  Kage has been her nomad friend since Pre-k, some school years they had classes together, they usually ran in different crowds but knew when it comes down to it, they were friends. 

"Emotional upheaval but I'm fine now, I've learned my lesson and now I'm moving on," she said firmly. Though he believed her, Raine knew he wanted to know what really was wrong. She wasn't strong enough to tell him as yet but knew the video will explain it for her. She was a coward in that aspect but it is what it is. 

"Do I have to beat the shit out of anyone?" he said in a low threatening voice.

"That has been dealt with already," she whispered. Kage was smart and very observant, it wasn't long before his eyes widen in realization. He closed the remaining space between them, his eyes darken with anger. Of course, he will put two and two together and come up with the shit that has been happening, he was one of the guys she stopped from bullying Travis. "Donners hurt you," he hissed not wanting anyone to know.

"It has been taken care of. I'm fine," she returned. That would have been true if her voice didn't break at the end. 

"Rainy..."

"No. No, Kage. I already have the fucking terminators ready to deal more damage on him, I don't need you to add to his downfall. Plus. Your scholarship is already on the line," she returned heatedly. Kage huffed and took a calming step back. 
"He was lucky we all knew you when you stopped us from pissing him off on a daily. He's so stuck up," Kage complained.

"Yet that doesn't give you the right to bully him. Bullying is never right, Kage. I swear that cunt Derek has been letting you do a lot of shit. Don't you dare lose that scholarship you've worked hard for, he has his daddy's money to fall back on. We have to work for our shit. Do you hear me?" His intent gaze on her turned from pissed off to understanding, he smirked at her adorable serious face and chest poking. 

"Yes, Rainy, I hear you. I'm sorry. My dad told your dad huh?"

"Yes. Yes, he did. He personally asked me to talk to you. He's worried. They both are. You know why he's always on your back," Raine answered with a soft smile.

"Yeah. They try to hide it from us but we see things before they do. I won't let them down, neither you," he said with a wide grin.

"Good."

"Raine, girl, c'mon." They heard Erica shout with the guys laughing at her enthusiasm. Kage chuckled. "She's a great addition to the group. Very energetic for laidback Elijah," he commented. "I know right. She's a great friend to us too."

"And that says a lot. The one who jumped ship has been ice queen ever since. See you later," he said with a silly grin on his face. Placing a kiss on her cheek, he pushed her towards her friends before rejoining his. 

Approaching her friends, Raine couldn't hold back the laugh she was stifling after seeing Erica's inquisitive stare between her and Kage then the very obvious 'get him' eyebrow wiggle. "Stop. We're just friends," she said in a firm voice.

"Says everyone at dat denial stage in dey relationship," Erica retorted. A snorting laugh escaped Ayanna who sobered quickly when Raine gave her an evil eye.  

"Elijah."

"Baby stop teasing Raine," he said over his shoulder distractedly. Erica gave her a quick smirk before pulling both her and Ayanna up the stairs of the school. Raine caught the questioning eyes of the boys and gave them a brave smile in return. Harem was in the midst of telling them something important when they glanced her way for that brief moment. If it was super important and concerning she knew the guys will tell them. 
Following Erica with a distracted Ayanna clutched to her side, she wondered how far her friend's hurt was. An empty classroom was pointed out and the three girls went in, dropping their backpacks on the tables where they sat. 

"I know I've been out of it but what's going on Yaya?" Raine asked feeling a tad bit guilty.

"Hey don't do that. My probs aren't important nor need some sort of intervention," she said eyeing Erica. Folding her arms, Erica rolled her eyes with a look of disagreement. "If it makes yuh cry and sulk then it important. Yuh say dat yuh fine but yuh face does say different. Even Elijah notice before I say anything. So what I want yuh to tell us is what you plan to do with Mischa," the islander said firmly.

"Whoa. She's right, Yaya. I know you have it for Mischa but for you to be crying, it's serious," Raine agreed.

Ayanna looked at both of her friends and released a deep sigh. 

"Cut my losses and grow the fuck up."

                                                                                                  ****

The entire first block had Raine worrying about Ayanna. Just like her, her childhood friend decided to simply finish high school and focus on adulthood, relationships can be given a try another time. The remainder of this senior year will be simply put to use by enjoying the last of their teen years and healing their broken hearts. 

Second block had her doubling back on her own problems when she spotted Bree and Natalie entering the class they shared. She caught Bree's teasing wink before they both sat in their designated seat. Throughout the block Raine fought to stay calm, not wanting the two to know that she was aware of them. When the bell rang and no strange happenings occurred in the class, she allowed herself to relax somewhat with the few students who stopped her for idle chatter or a little help on the topic they just covered. 

"Hey, Raine. Missed you these past few days." Bree's voice sent a cold streak down her spine. Being the happy-go-lucky person the school knew her as Raine answered appropriately. 

"Thanks, Bree, been under the weather. See you around," she said cheerfully with a small wave. Bree scoffed and sashayed her way out of the class with Natalie following close behind like a motherless puppy. The interaction wasn't new to the students around them. After the crazy breakup of Bree and Elijah, each interaction of the past friends was different. Ayanna stayed out of Bree's way, Raine was polite and Selby was quick to take the bait Bree always throws her. Bree's war on the group was entertainment for the entire student body even the faculty, no matter how hard the girl tries to discredit the group something always happens to spin it into their favor. Professor Costas did give her a warning of her bullying, even threatening to call her parents but the bitter girl Bree grew to be simply ignored the man's heedings. 
Finishing up with her friends, Raine made her way to the library, it was a free block for her and she wanted to finish up a few assignments before lunch.
Entering the lighted lobby, she was stopped by the head librarian. "Is everything alright dear?" the older woman asked.

"Yes, ma'am. Needed a bit of a break from everything. Senior year has been getting to me," she answered, placating the motherly librarian.

"Every year is the same. The last hurrah for high school puts things into perspective and gets you ready for the real world. You keep your head on and you will succeed. We are all excited to see you and your friends make it. Go on now. Your desk is free."

Smiling in thanks she rushed to her desk ready to start her work, what she didn't expect was to see Travis seated at a desk ahead of hers. Her steps faltered, scuffing on the carpet which alerted him of her presence. His brown eyes behind those thick frames sent that familiar jolt to her system but she batted it down, keeping her face stoic. A small smile started on his firm lips but Raine didn't allow it to affect her. You're doing good, Raine. Now just walk right past him, she said to herself. His smile dropped when she didn't return that small peace offering. 

"Thanks," she said in a clipped tone with her head held high. Brushing past him, she quickly took a seat not wanting her trembling legs to give out under her. The seat she took had her back towards him which was a great choice. Closing her eyes, she reminded herself that she decided to move on, she needed to leave him be. Taking a deep breath, she got out her books and began to work.

Lost in her work, the lunch bell rang at the same time, her phone vibrated loudly on her desk. That loud vibration echoed throughout the library, phones of students who probably came to make here a safe haven. Her heart thundered in her chest, she didn't dare open that notification on her phone. Eyes closed, head low someone a desk over opened their notification. Her voice can be heard clearly then the cold cruel words of Travis. She still flinched like the first time, it still hurt like the first time. Her begging him to talk to her came next, her need to save him from whatever torment he was going through was heard. Once again his heartless words cut through her.

"Not only dumb but delusional too. No one hurt me, I'm just immune to sluts like you. Great wardrobe change though, still didn't hide who you are."

She couldn't hold it in. She loudly cried out in pain when she heard his words so clearly in the confines of her once safe haven. Not caring how she packed her things, she rushed out of the library clutching her bag to her chest, her eyes burning with tears. "Raine, please, I'm sorry." Travis' pleading voice met her ears but she ignored him.
Pushing through the standstill crowd, her voice and his met the ears of every student she passed. It felt like everyone was killing her inside by each view of that wretched video. She made a mistake, she should have stayed home and let this blow away. 
Still pushing her way through, she didn't know which way to go, she was too hurt to think. It was deja vu with all these emotions warring inside of her. People were shouting her name but she wasn't in the right frame of mind to decipher their calling tones.

Quiet.

She needed quiet.

Bumping into a hard body, she didn't dare look up to see who it was. The world around her became muffled but she didn't know why, she didn't care, she needed a quiet place. Arms wrapped around her body, her bag was taken away, Raine still didn't register it all. She kept asking the person to let her go softly, still not looking at her barrier.

"I can't do that, Rainy. You know I can't." 

She was lifted up in strong arms like a doll and being carried somewhere. Voices around her began to get clearer. The girls were there, her friends. Furious male voices began to overpower them, unknown female voices carried the same anger. Trey's concerned voice came through before she was in sitting form and a hoodie was pulled over her.

"Hey, there little sis. Come on, open those eyes for me."

"Trey?" she tried to say but only ended up sobbing.

"Yeah it's me. You're in the faculty lounge room. Mrs. Costas is ordering your lunch to be brought in. I need you to stay here with Kage and the girls. The boys and I gotta go play bodyguard," Trey said. The last part was said grudgingly which caught her attention.

"What? Bodyguard?" she asked over a sob. Raine opened her eyes, tears that were held flowed down her messy cheeks. Kage held her tighter, she can feel how tense he was, anger brewing in him. He was one of many who didn't find the prank amusing. No one messed with the people who were highly favored at the school.

"The entire student body wants Travis Donners head on a platter. Bree's joke backfired. She forgot she messed with one of Spencer High's sweethearts."

Raine looked at him in shock. Trey chuckled but the sadness he felt for her was still in his eyes. Reaching up he dried her tears and kissed her fingers before rising to his feet. "We know you won't want him hurt. If we go against our judgment, he will be dead in a matter of minutes. Kage's friends and our guys are barricading the library doors. The umm... soccer, football, dance, cheerleading team just to name a few are out to get him. Professor is going to call the cops so he can be escorted home. Bree is nowhere to be found, a search is out for her. This day turned out to be one hell of a plot twist."

Still shocked by the news, Raine couldn't respond. Trey chuckled and placed a kiss on her head. "Take care of our girls, Kage," he ordered before leaving the lounge. Mrs. Costas came bustling in and made a beeline toward her, the girls followed her closely. They all crowded her, trying to comfort her in some way. She silently let them be and lay tiredly on Kage's chest.

"Never thought you were this important huh?" he asked softly.

"Never," she answered in the same tone.

"People with the purest hearts are always treasured. Remember that, Rainy."