The New Rhythm
The New Rhythm Now that Jess and Liam were in on our little secret, it seemed like they were over at our apartment more often than not. They had even helped us move into a bigger place—three bedrooms, a spacious living room, and enough privacy for Kacy and Tod to explore their relationship without feeling cramped. But privacy was a relative term in our world. With Jess and Liam around, the walls seemed thinner, the sounds louder, and the tension thicker. Tod and Kacy’s relationship had evolved into something deeper, something that felt more than just physical. There was a level of intimacy between them that I couldn’t ignore, a connection that went beyond sex. It was love, or at least something close to it. And as much as it humbled me, it also excited me in ways I couldn’t fully explain. Jess and Liam had become regular fixtures in our lives, and their presence only amplified the dynamic. Kacy no longer felt the need to retreat to the bedroom with Tod. Their encounters happened wherev...