Bonnie stares at Nichole in awe.

"I, Bonnie Coleman, simply cannot believe that my best friend is out here fuckin' on two fine ass men, really living her best thot life... I'm so damn proud of you, Nic. So damn proud."

Nichole laughs. "I'm not fuckin' on both of them... just Mari. Taehyun and I are taking things slow. We've only been talking for a couple of weeks and haven't even held hands, let alone kiss."

Nichole can't stop herself from smiling while thinking of Taehyun. He's like the breath of fresh air that she hadn't known she needed.

"He's super sweet and gentle with me," Nichole says. "The total opposite of Ademar, not that I'm complaining. I'm honestly crazy about them both."

"You know what they say, honey. Two is better than one," Bonnie smirks. "And as I like to say when it comes to the bedroom boom, the more the merrier."

"You're such a lil' freak..." Nichole shakes her head, giving her friend a genuine look of surprise. "At this point, what haven't you tried in the bedroom?"

"Anal. I ain't about that life. But let's get back on topic—this isn't about me, it's all about you, sis! Tell me more about your boys."

"Sure. We'll get back to you later," Nichole teases, playfully rolling her eyes. "Anyway. While we're on the topic of threesomes, I personally don't think I could handle being with two men at the same time," Nichole says shyly. Just thinking about the three of them in bed together – her, Ademar, and Taehyun all naked and sexing the night away – she shivers at the filthy thought. "Plus, I shouldn't think about them like that."

"Why not?" Bonnie questions. "I'm sure they think about you in ways that'd make you blush if only you knew the details."

Nichole shrugs. "I don't know. Just feels... wrong? I mean, I guess I kinda know how Ademar would feel, hypothetically speaking on the threesome. He's super open-minded and down for whatever, but I have no idea about Taehyun. He's hard to read sometimes. Besides, it's too early to ask him about such things anyway."

"Bitch, one of the keys to a successful relationship is good communication," Bonnie says. "If you want to turn up with the both of them at the same time, let that shit be known. They might be down for it. You'll never know until you ask."

"How about we stop talking about sex and get back to you giving me moral support for dating two men and not telling them about each other, please?" Nichole pouts. "Am I a player, Bon? Is that really what I'm doing right now, playing them both?"

"You're doing whatever the hell you want which is perfectly fine and fuck whoever tries to judge you for it," Bonnie says. "Until one of them asks you to be theirs exclusively, I say continue letting them entertain you. Have fun and be happy... just try not to get pregnant along the way."

"Noted." Nichole laughs. "I spoke to Alicia the other day and she asked me how things were going with Ademar. I finally fessed up and told her that I was now seeing Taehyun while still seeing Ademar and she basically told me that I was creating a mess for myself. I didn't take it seriously at the time, but part of me is starting to think that she may be right."

"Girl, get nervous only after they start talking about wanting to settle down," Bonnie says. "Because then you'll have to finally make a choice—Mari or Tae?"

Nichole sighs. "Why can't I just have them both?"

"Maybe you can! But again, you'll never know until you ask them," Bonnie says, turning her attention back to the TV. "Hell, I'll do it for you if you're that chickenshit."

"I'll pass, but thanks for the offer."

Bonnie and Nichole hang out at Nichole's place until it gets closer to the time for Nichole to get ready for her and Taehyun's second date.

Their first was a cute little picnic in a nearby park. It'd been the perfect mix of cliché and corny, but in a good way. Nichole had fun, way more than she thought she'd have given the location. She's never been the outdoorsy type like Taehyun, but still, she had a great time that day.

Nichole hopes they'll continue to have even more great times together. She and Taehyun, plus Ademar.

When it comes to both men, Nichole knows she's being selfish, but damn it she wants to have her cake and eat it too. She wants to take Bonnie's advice, have fun and not take things too seriously, but she also can't forget Alicia's warning about how this can all blow up in her face if she doesn't handle it in a mature manner.

There are so many decisions that need to be made, the biggest one right now being Nichole trying to figure out what she should wear this evening.

"The skirt makes for easier access," Bonnie comments after entering Nichole's bedroom and seeing the clothes that she had laid out on her bed. "Y'know, in case you two wanna..." Bonnie makes an inappropriate gesture with her hands and mouth, making Nichole laugh and roll her eyes, two things she does often when Bonnie Coleman is near.

"Taehyun and I are not getting it in at a damn outdoor film festival," Nichole remarks, unable to ignore the butterflies flapping around inside her stomach, knowing Taehyun will soon arrive.

Nichole scans the clothes on the bed one last time before eventually settling on the safer option: a white crop top with long sleeves and dark skinny jeans.

"Jeans? Boo! You're no fun." Bonnie plops down on the bed as Nichole finishes getting ready. "You know what I've been thinking ever since you told me about your boys?"

"I'm afraid to even ask..." Nichole mutters.

"I thought to myself the other day," Bonnie continues anyway, "how is it that Nichole is out here getting dick thrown at her left and right, but your sad ass can't seem to catch anything but the scrubs that TLC warned you about? Low-key, I sometimes think my pussy is cursed, Nic."

Nichole tries not to laugh when Bonnie does. "Why the hell would you say that about your kitty, Bon?"

"Because I attract nothing but losers! I haven't been in a stable relationship since being with Calvin whateverhislastnamewas," Bonnie says. "And that was back in high school, mind you. Ever since then, I haven't been able to keep a man longer than a few months. At first, I thought it might be them, but some days, I feel like maybe it's my complicated ass that's the problem... Maybe I ask for too much. I don't know."

"Nah. Don't make this a you issue. Any guy out there would be lucky to have you as theirs," Nichole assures her friend. "I thought Kade would be the end for me. I thought I'd never be comfortable enough to let another man into my heart, but then I found Mari and Tae..." Nichole pauses and smiles. "See, it's not about you being cursed, Bon. I just think you haven't found your perfect match yet."

"So you admit it? Ademar and Tae, they're your perfect match?"

Nichole continues applying her makeup in the bathroom, pondering Bonnie's question all the while. "Yeah, something like that."

Thirty minutes later, Bonnie is long gone, and Nichole is out across town with Taehyun. Attending the outdoor film festival was Taehyun's idea. Nichole had never been to one before, and luckily the film was actually of interest to her, so she said why not when Taehyun invited her out for it. The crowd this evening was medium-sized; Nichole and Taehyun take a spot off to the side for a little more privacy.

"When I saw the trailer for this, I got so excited," Nichole says while helping Taehyun with the blanket. They lay it out on the ground and take a seat, leaving a few inches of space between them. "I can't believe you managed to get tickets for this. I thought it was sold out."

Taehyun grins. "I may know some people in certain industries that owe me a favor or two."

"Okay, Mr. Hotshot. I see you." Nichole winks at him. "Oh, shoot..." she mumbles after looking down. "We got the snacks but left the drinks in your car. I'll run back and get them."

"No, no. You stay. I'll get them."

"But the movie will start any minute. You're paying for all this and I don't want you to miss anything..."

"Nichole. I got this." Taehyun grabs her hand, giving it a light squeeze while smiling softly. "I'll be quick. Promise."

He stands and her eyes follow him until he jogs out of sight. Nichole sighs and pulls her cell phone out from her purse, needing to do something to keep her hands busy. It's been a struggle keeping them to herself ever since Taehyun dropped by her place to pick her up.

He looks good enough to eat in his fitted shirt and ripped denim jeans, topping it off with a sexy leather jacket just in case the weather decides to randomly act up. It's a simple outfit but he somehow manages to make it look runway-worthy.

Nichole can't help but talk shit on Twitter about how she feels regarding her current lust-totally-not-love triangle with Ademar and Taehyun.

. . .

. . .

"What are you doing out here all by your lonesome, darling? Need some company?"

Nichole looks up from her phone and immediately frowns when she sees a man standing by her that isn't Taehyun. She can't help but roll her eyes while trying to think of something to say to turn the stranger away because she isn't in the mood for this. Taehyun could come back at any second and—

"She's taken, so get the hell out of here."

Nichole's smile returns after Taehyun enters the picture. He's taller than the man trying to flirt with Nichole, so when Taehyun moves to stand closer to him, Taehyun looks down at him. Nichole giggles after the stranger mutters an apology and leaves. Taehyun sits down just as the movie starts playing.

"See? Told you I'd be quick." Taehyun passes Nichole a water and she gives him more than just a thank you. She leans over and kisses him on the cheek. "And that was because...?"

"No reason. Just wanted to."

Taehyun's smile makes another appearance. He scoots closer to Nichole and then leans down to whisper in her ear. "You're not supposed to have me falling for you this fast. You aren't playing fair."

"Playing fair is boring. I prefer to play dirty instead." Nichole turns to face him again. She gasps quietly. He's closer than she expected, and their lips almost made contact. "The movie has begun... Shouldn't you be watching it instead of watching me?"

Taehyun shakes his head. "You're much more entertaining."

Nichole bites at her bottom lip before breaking eye contact. A staring contest with Lee Taehyun is something she now realizes she'll never win.