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That appreciation went beyond the aesthetic in the first few seconds of the shower. And just like in the past, Matt couldn’t help being aware of the heavy cock that swung between Nick’s legs, he found himself distracted by it in their shared shower. Namely, he found himself stroking it, a little amazed at the feel, Nick’s soft sounds, and just how much Matt enjoyed it.

That might have been enough, but in his eagerness to find out how much fun they could have, he’d dedicated time to exploring. The downside was that he put them both considerably behind schedule. The upside was that he learned he wassurprisingly good at hand jobs, and he absolutely loved the noises Nick made when he came.

So there was that.

By the time they stumbled out of the shower, they heard a sharp knocking on the front door. Matt shook his head when Nick looked at him and quickly jogged up the stairs before the man could protest. There was no way in hell Matt was answering the door in a towel.

As he toweled dry in the bedroom, he heard three familiar voices. Of course, all three sisters had decided to show up to retrieve them. Whether that was of their own doing or because their mother had sent them, Matt didn’t know. He heard Nick talking briefly before he appeared in the bedroom, looking grumpy.

“Our escorts have arrived,” Nick told him, tossing his towel on the floor.

Matt’s eyes swept over Nick’s body appreciatively. He could understand why Nick had such a hard time accepting that Matt was so into what they’d been doing. Matt supposed it would have made more sense if things had been more gradual. But he had experienced several examples of what it meant to be with Nick. He knew what those strong hands gripping his thighs felt like and how gently they could cup Matt’s face while he kissed him. Maybe things should have been slower, but Matt didn’t care. It felt right, and so long as they were both okay, that’s all that mattered.

“I’ll go entertain,” Matt told him, stopping to kiss Nick gently.

And how could he even think of questioning what they were doing when the smile Nick gave him at the surprise kiss was absolutely dazzling? Matt trailed his fingers over Nick’s wet stomach, smiling as he felt the muscles jump, before finally stepping away and descending the stairs.

It was Maria who spoke first. “Oh, good God. Were you both taking a shower? Jesus, I thought you military boys were about timing and precision.”

Nicole shook her head. “We told you they were going to start late.”

“It’s past six in the evening,” Maria pointed out.

“Right, late.”

“There’s late, and then there’s this. Mom’s having a fit.”

“Mom is always having a fit.”

While the two sisters bickered back and forth, Emily stepped around them to wrap Matt up in a hug. She peered up into his face and smiled wickedly.

“You have beard burn,” she told him quietly.

Matt’s hand came up to brush his cheeks. “Do I?”

Emily beamed. “No, but that answers my question.”

“You’re the devil,” Matt said with a laugh, pushing her away.

Maria eyed them suspiciously. “What are you two whispering about over there?”

Matt shot Emily a look. “Just how adorable you and Nicole are, bickering like little kids.”

“They’ve always done that,” Nick’s voice said from behind him as he thumped down the stairs.

“It drives Mom crazy,” Emily informed him.

“Not as crazy as if you guys don’t hurry your asses up and get to the main house,” Maria grunted.

“Someone’s not in the Christmas spirit,” Matt noted.

“And some of us have been up for hours helping Mom in the kitchen,” Maria grumbled as she stomped out of the house.

Emily shook her head. “Don’t mind her. She’ll calm down in a bit.”

“When she doesn’t have Mom on her ass all night, that is,” Nicole added.

Emily watched the two of them briefly before hooking her arm through Nicole’s and pulling her out of the house. “Come on, so Mom can fuss over you before dinner.”