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Maybe he’d get jealous sometimes. But there were also times when it could be a good thing.

Tobias could keep her safe, especially at concerts, when they were touring.

And Tobias wouldn’t let Jenner hurt her. Not that he was going to, he’d learned that through therapy. However, there was still a seed of doubt and he thought there might always be.

Tobias had been in a relationship with a Little before. Jenner had been taking classes so he didn’t mess anything up, but having Tobias there for those things would be a relief.

So what do you bring to the party?

Well. He knew Immy probably better than anyone. He actually thought he knew what had happened just before, even though it had taken him a moment to work it out.

He could support them all if necessary. He knew how to take care of her in other ways. Her health.

And he could love her. He’d love her so hard and so much that she wouldn’t remember a time when he hadn’t loved her.

“That could work.”

Tobias looked shocked. The other man was usually so guarded with his thoughts and feelings that it took Jenner by surprise.

“Why are you so shocked?” Jenner asked. “You suggested it.”

“Uh, yeah. I guess I just didn’t expect you to agree so quickly.

“I think this could work” Jenner said slowly. “I think between us, we could take care of Immy. And we both love her. If we didn’t do this, we could both lose her. And Immy needs us.”

“You think you could share her with me?”

“I don’t know exactly what that would look like,” he admitted. “But I’ve actually been reading some of the books that Immy likes and she reads a number of menage and reverseharem books. We can truly share her or work something out. But the main thing we need to be able to do is talk. Communication and honesty.”

Tobias grunted and nodded. “Yeah. This is fucking weird, though, right?”

“It is. But I just wanted to say that I’m sorry again for the things I said before. I think you’re a good man, Tobias. You’ve been good for Immy. You’ve taken care of her. You’ve given her what she needs, protected her. You were even helping her with her Little.”

“Until that went fucking south. Still don’t know what happened there.”

“I think I might,” Jenner offered. “She was having a good time at the playground, I’m guessing?”

“Yeah, she was so happy. Laughing, playing, a bit upset with me for threatening to punish her, but . . . I didn’t think she was that upset.”

“It wasn’t that, I don’t think. I think it was sub-drop.”

Tobias stared at him for a long moment. “Fuck. Why didn’t I think of that?”

“You weren’t exactly scening, it probably wasn’t clear. But Immy isn’t used to letting go fully. Her Little is often present, but she’s always denied that she is a Little to herself. She was riding the high of giving in and letting herself just be . . . and then she had to stop.”

“And she fucking crashed. Fuck,” Tobias said, running his fingers through his hair.

“We need to be careful of that happening again,” Jenner said. “Watch that she doesn’t have to abruptly shift from Little to Big. It would do her good to spend more time in Little headspace. Could be it will always happen, but we need to learn how to help her through it.”

“Yeah, agreed.”

“So we’ve come to our first agreement. Maybe we should hash out some more things before . . .”

“Before we talk to Immy.”

“I know that Immy’s agreement is key, but it’s important we’re on the same page. It will help her feel more secure.”

Tobias nodded. “Agreed.”