Always into You
"And keep unpacking it in therapy. Process the attraction separately from trust. One doesn't automatically grant the other."
Ethan managed a watery smile, gratitude swelling. "You guys are literally the best humans."
"Damn right we are," Mia grinned, tossing him a chip. "Operation Protect Ethan's Heart is officially activated. Code word: stars. Text that, we swarm."
The mood lightened after that. They shifted to planning the upcoming alliance drag night—Mia volunteering to emcee, Alex designing posters, Jordan handling sound. Laughter filled the small room, genuine and healing, easing the tight knot in Ethan's chest until it loosened just enough to breathe.
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