Healing Sophie

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Sophie admired her outfit in the mirror. So much had happened since the past semester ended and she felt like a different person. Maybe not even different, but just a more confident, happy version of herself. She was excited to go back to school. She would be taking a music appreciation class, Calculus, an advanced music composition class, and, despite her deepest fears, theatre. The latter would be with Jess, which brought Sophie comfort. She was also delighted to discover that Chase was in her calculus class. She would most certainly be distracted by him and get nothing done.

She was also excited to go back to work. Katherine and her husband had been on a cruise and gave Sophie time off as well. She didn't mind, she had gotten to spend so much time with her guys and even had a date that Friday with Finn. When she tried to figure out where he was taking her, he spanked her and told her it was a surprise. She pouted at him, but didn't push. Surprises made her nervous, but she trusted Finn with her life.

Sophie ran a hand over her skirt, smoothing it down. She was clad in a black, pleated skirt, a green shirt with a snake on it, some fishnet tights, and black, leather ankle boots. She completed the look with darker makeup and gold jewelry to accent the outfit. It was darker than her usual attire, but she felt great.

She swung her pink laptop bag over her shoulder and straightened up Mr. Hopkins and Ellie, the deer Theo had gotten her, on her bed before descending the stairs. All four of her men were seated at the dining room table, interacting with one another and eating. She smiled when she saw Theo relaxed and chatting as he ate, no video games in sight. They all looked right at home.

The aforementioned looked up at her and grinned that wonderful, dimpled grin of his. "Good morning, Bambi. Aren't you a sight for sore eyes." He eyed her hungrily and the others followed. She flushed and threw her bag to the ground before she plopped into Theo's lap, his arms automatically wrapping around her. He buried his face in her neck and breathed deep. "So delicious."

She giggled and squirmed. "Theo, stop smelling me, you weirdo."

They all chuckled and it felt completely normal, like it was right where they were meant to be. Sophie smiled and stole a piece of Theo's bacon. He whined, "Sophie. You little thief." He caught her arm on the next bite and brought it up to his own mouth, biting the bacon and sucking her finger. She whimpered.

"Theo." She tried to move her fingers, but he flicked his warm tongue over them. She shivered and pouted at him. He was making it quite hard to concentrate.

He pulled back and grinned. "Sorry, Bambi. You're just too yummy." He cupped a hand around the back of her neck and pulled her in, brushing his lips teasingly against hers. His kiss was featherlight and he held her at a distance so she couldn't demand more. She huffed in frustration and he chuckled.

"Theo, stop torturing her," Chase said. Theo's chest shook with laughter and he resorted to feeding her a forkful of food. She relaxed into his chest and listened to Victor and Finn talk about some boring sport thing. They didn't even react to Theo's torture, it was all normal for them. When Sophie's stomach was full, she hopped from her seat and stretched.

Theo whined, "Bambi, where are you going?"

"I have to go to school." She gave him a short, sweet kiss and hummed against his touch. He tried to pull her in closer, but she slipped out of his hold. She would stay here kissing him all day if she didn't leave soon. She moved over to Chase and gave him a kiss as well. His arm wrapped around her and he ran a possessive hand through her hair. He pulled back and grinned at her flustered look before spanking her.

"Bye, bunny."

She moved onto Finn and he smirked at her before yanking her into his lap, kissing her deeply and possessively. She whined into his lips and pulled away. "Finn, I've got to go." He rolled his eyes playfully but released her. She pulled Victor in for a kiss. It was sweet and passionate as always. He pulled away and brushed a hand over her cheek.