(Continue the story) A talk between girlfriends

"So," Becca said as she ascended the stairs with Emily. "I feel like we need to get on the same page with our relationship with John".

"Definitely," Emily agreed. "I mean, it's not every day that a relationship like this happens."

"I'm fine with you and him going on dates, having one-on-one time, all that," Becca started. "I mean, you and him should sometimes act like a 'normal' couple, do things like you would do if I wasn't here."

"But what about when you are there?" Emily said with a bit of a smirk. "I didn't just get with John because I loved him, but you as well. Would you be up to the idea of going on 'double dates', so to speak?"

"Of course I would," Becca answered with a nod.

"What about just the two of us?" Emily continued, keeping the sly grin on her face.

"I don't see why not," Becca responded, opening the fridge.

The two of them silently worked on starting the food prep process for a few minutes, before Emily spoke up again.

"So, how far have you and John gone yet? I mean, obviously, you've slept together, but have you slept together, like, had sex?"

"No, not yet," Becca answered honestly. "I was actually going to on this trip, but then there were some unforeseen obstacles right before. I still am planning on it sometime, I just have to talk to him about it."

"Wow, 8 whole years," Emily mused aloud. "I could never."

"Don't tell me you're going to jump him the first chance you get," Becca said, rolling her eyes.

"Of course not," Emily ascertained.

"Okay, g-"

"It'll only be the second chance that I get".

"Can you at least wait for me first?" Becca asked sheepishly. "I mean, I was his first girlfriend, so it makes sense that I would be the first lover. I get that we should all be equals and everything, but...you know."

"No, I completely agree," Emily answered, shooting down Becca's worries. "Just don't take another 8 years, because then I wouldn't be able to control myself."

"It definitely won't be another 8 years, even I wouldn't be able to control myself after that long," Becca responded. "Oh, that reminds me. Sleeping situation."

"Yeah, you and John like to get up early like two lunatics."

"Well, yeah, that was gonna be my second point, but yes, if you are going to sleep with us, please at least try to refrain from coming in around 1 AM, because we will be getting up at morning's first light most of the time."

"Yes ma'am," Emily said, enunciating her words so directly that it wouldn't've been out of place in the army. "I need to work on my sleep schedule anyways, so this could do some good for that."

"Also, I don't mind cuddling with you and John," Becca continued. "Again, both him and likely I will be waking up early."

"Aww, are you saying that the three of us can't stay cuddling in the mornings?" Emily pouted.

"No, but we kinda have to be up early. Maybe we can **** someone else to be in charge of breakfast," Becca smiled. "I'll make that today's project."

Just then, Paige came climbing up the stairs.

"Mmm, something smells good, what're you doing up early again, Emily?" Paige tiredly asked.

"Oh, nothing, just helping Becca out with breakfast, since John was in the shower and couldn't help," Emily dismissed Paige's question.

Becca and Emily shared a look as Paige absent-mindedly didn't think any farther about that. She was followed up the stairs by Kylie, Mary, and John.