They finally arrived at Mike's house, and Lucy rang the doorbell. Sandy looked away, not sure if she could face Mike after the events of the previous night. The door opened, and to Lucy's surprise, it was Haley who answered it. She took one look at Lucy and Sandy and sighed. Her brother couldn't stay out of relationship drama. "Miiiiiike!" She yelled up the stairs. "Your girlfriends are here!"
Both Lucy and Sandy went bright red, and Mike shot out of his room, nearly tripping down the stairs. "H-Haley!" He stuttered, flustered beyond all rational thought at her choice of words. He glimpsed Lucy and Sandy's embarrassed expressions. "That isn't funny."
His sister shrugged and walked away. "Hey man, it's your life. Just try not to make too much noise."
"I'm sorry about that." He said to the girls.
"I'm not!" Haley called, and closed the door to her bedroom.
"It's fine Mike. We just gotta kill some time today. Yashy is being, well, you know." Lucy and Sandy entered the house. "And Sandy's parents won't be here until tomorrow."
"Ah." The korat sounded a bit disappointed. Much like Lucy, he really just wanted to spend alone time with her.
"I… I can leave… I don't want to be a bother…" Sandy spoke softly. Her heart was shattering all over again.
Lucy put a hand on her back. "No, it's okay. Right, Mike?" She glared at the boy.
Mike gave her a sad look, but submitted to Lucy. "Of course. Maybe we can play some games or something. I've got a few I haven't had a lot of time to check out." He gestured to them to follow him up the stairs to his room.
"O-okay…" Sandy said, and Lucy gave Mike a small smile. As they got to his room, Mike's mom was just getting out of her room.
His mom had to do a double take. "Sandy? Is that you?"
"Hi." She waved.
"I didn't realize you were coming." She said, thoroughly confused. She saw Lucy with them. "Ah." She walked past the trio to go downstairs, the three of them with their cheeks on fire. The mother stopped halfway down, and looked back up. "Oh, and Michael dear?"
"Y-yeah?" He asked sheepishly.
"Keep your door open." She teased and went back down the rest of the way.
"Guh…" Mike covered his face. "I'm sorry guys."
"C'mon jerkface." Lucy squeezed past him into the room. "I'm getting bored. Let's play some games."
The other two filed in and Lucy took up her spot on the bed, watching Mike set up the console. "I-I'm not really good at games…" Sandy said.
"Yeah, neither is Mike!" Lucy laughed.
"Hey!" Mike called back angrily. "At least I don't use broken movesets KNOWINGLY because it's the only way I can win."
Lucy gave Sandy a smirk and gestured to him. "See what I mean?"
"Alright, alright." Mike was already salty. "Put your money where your mouth is." He came back with three controllers and sat next to Lucy. Sandy sat behind the two of them, though there was still enough space to see the TV. Mike began the game as player one, and everyone chose their fighters. Lucy picked the same one as Mike.
She stuck her tongue out at the korat. "There, I don't want to hear any complaining when I kick your butt!" The match started and everyone got into the game, with Sandy lagging behind. It didn't matter, Mike and Lucy were too preoccupied with being competitive with each other to worry about her. Occasionally she would jump into the fray, or Mike or Lucy would get knocked across the stage towards her and throw in a few punches, but that was it. The khao manee and korat hollered and laughed and teased each other over every victory.
Sandy also got into the game. It took a little bit of time, and she was hesitant at first, but she eventually got the hang of it. Sandy never really played games much - or at all - at home. Her schedule was always stacked. Between school, and all that came with that, the constant photoshoots, shows, and rehearsals, the only time Sandy got time for herself was when she went to sleep. When she visited Mike for their date a few months prior, she'd played and lost sorely to many of the games in the arcade. Thinking back, she was ashamed of how much of a brat she had been about it. Even now, showing up unannounced and uninvited, she felt bratty. But, as she got into the game they were playing, she started to lose herself in it and her troubles melted away.
To her credit, Sandy was getting pretty good, and soon became more of a threat to Mike and Lucy, and even managed to down Mike. As time flew by, the two girls had absent mindedly inched closer to the Korat. Everyone had taken to laying back on his large pillows, propped up just enough to still see the TV. Day turned to night, and by the end of it, both girls were snuggled up to either side of the boy. They laughed and shouted and played, but did grow bored of the game after a while. After a particularly intense round, the three tossed their controllers aside to collect themselves, still smiling from all the fun they were having.
Sandy and Lucy laid their heads on Mike's shoulders, and Mike put his arms around both of them, holding them close. They all just laid there, soaking up the moment. As it passed, they realized how close they all had become. There was a small amount of tension and awkwardness in the air. Everyone was cuddling with each other. Was this okay? Should they separate? Truth be told, none of them really wanted to. Even with Sandy there, Mike was showing he still really cared. Lucy played with the fur on Mike's chest as she thought about it.
Sandy was happy she was getting to snuggle with her Maishul, even if she figured it wouldn't last. She would have to get up, and that'd be the last time she'd feel his warm, loving embrace. Her hand worked itself onto his chest, relishing his heartbeat, holding onto the moment forever. That's when her hand and Lucy's hand met. There was a little surprise at first, but they eased back down. And the three laid in silence. That was, until Mike broke it.
"Y'know." He said, "This was a lot of fun."
"Yeah, Maishul!" Sandy said. "Thanks for showing me your game!"
"You're pretty good…" Lucy said. "But you gotta learn more moves!" She stuck her tongue out at her, and Sandy went along and did the same back.
Mike laughed. "Girls, please. We all know I'm the best!"
"Oh yeah?" Lucy challenged. "How many times did I beat you?"
"Even I beat you, Maishul!" Sandy chimed in, booping him on the nose.
They all laughed and things settled down again. Mike took to rubbing both of the girl's backs as they snuggled him, both purring in his ears. Mike did start feeling a little guilty, he was definitely having his cake and eating it too. But, from the peaceful look on Lucy's face, she didn't mind it. In fact, in a whisper so low only he could hear, she said, "I could get used to this…"
Sandy didn't notice, already feeling herself drowsing off. Mike gave Lucy a questioning look. In turn Lucy nodded toward Sandy. He looked over, then back to Lucy, who placed her hand over Sandy's and smiled contentedly at him. Mike's eyes went wide. Was she really suggesting what he thought she was? Her, him, and Sandy, together? Sharing a relationship? It was a new concept for him, and he was utterly shocked Lucy came up with it. He was okay with it, though, as long as she was. Looking at Sandy's smiling face, she looked like she would be okay with the arrangement too.
"I love you." Mike told Lucy, kissing her forehead.
Lucy blushed and gave his nose a little lick. Sandy stirred. "Mmf… I love you too, Maishul." A moment later her eyes shot open when she realized what she said. She looked at him, embarrassed. "S-sorry!"
"It's okay, Sandy." Mike smiled and kissed her forehead as well. "I love you too."
Sandy went bright red herself. "B-but! What about…"
"Don't sweat it." Lucy said, rubbing her hand. "I think there's enough jerkface to go around."
Sandy blinked. "What do you mean?"
"It means we'll all share each other." Mike explained. "You, me, and Lucy."
"Oh…" Sandy thought about it. It was a strange idea, but it meant she could love Mike again, and Mike could love her. She nodded. "Okay! I would like that… a lot."
"Then it's settled!" Mike said, giving them both a squeeze. "I love you both!"
The girls giggled, "We love you too, Michael!" and snuggled back down on the boy. And for the rest of the night, the three talked and cuddled until it was time to go.