Home Base

The room feels so small with all three of us in it. My stomach turns violently, and yet I know this conversation is needed more than anything.

I tuck my knees under my chin and look between the two of them.

Ryker’s across from me in the armchair, elbows on his knees, fingers loosely interlocked. Declan’s on the loveseat, one leg bouncing with nerves. His towel is replaced by clean clothes and hi