Page 85 of A Farmer’s Guide To Gamers

Checking the time I realized that I had just an hour until the guys all came home from working. They had moved their work things to the house they had bought as a way to keep a separation of work and home time.

I missed having them here all the time but I did like that I could do this surprise for them.

Carefully, I gathered snacks, homemade pizzas, and drinks for everyone so they were all set up nicely. My arranging and rearranging was done just as I heard cars come up the gravel drive.

“Tillie!” Dean’s deep voice called out after a door slammed close.

“Over here!” I yelled out in answer, excitement pooling in my stomach.

They all came over and stopped as they took in the setup I had going and I smiled at them.

“Tillie—” Aiden started and looked around. “What’s this?”

“I figured since our last group date went to hell in a handbasket that we could do a redo. My dads came over and helped me set up the projector so I wouldn’t mess up their baby.” I rolled my eyes. “But I figured we could do a movie night or video game night if we want to… I think the projector can do both of those things.”

“Fuck, yeah!” Kai cheered and walked over to kiss me. “You’re perfect, omega.”

“I know,” I shot back with a wink before he kissed me again. Aiden pulled me from Kai and gave me a kiss of his own.

“He’s right. This is perfect and so are you,” he said against my lips before Dean cleared his throat.

I rolled my eyes. “You’re always so demanding about my attention.”

His hand landed on my ass in a gentle swat and I let out a squeak and burst into laughter, dancing out of his reach to dive into Jack’s arms. He swept me into a bear hug I melted into before kissing me soundly.

Finally, I went to Dean, biting my lip to hold back my laughter as he pretended to be mad about it.

“You’re not getting away this time, omega,” he growled as he swept me into his arms and bridal carried me into the pool. He sat me down between his legs and pulled me against his chest. “You have three other mates to get whatever you need because you’re not moving.”

“Sure, tell yourself that, alpha,” I joked as Jack settled on the right side and Kai and Aiden snuggled in on the left. Now that they’d crossed that bridge, they weren’t shy about snuggling in or showing small affections.

“So, what should I put on?” Kai asked, taking charge of the projector.

“It’s fall, so that makes it spooky season,” Dean said.

“Oh god, I forgot you love scary movies. Count me out, especially out here in the open,” I groaned.

“Omega says no,” Kai said. “Who’s next?”

“We could play Mario Party?” Aiden suggested. “Between us, we have plenty of controllers.”

“Is it hard to play?” I asked, worried I’d drive them all crazy with my lack of skills.

Dean snorted. “No, and don’t worry. I know how competitive you are. You’ll be kicking our ass just as easily.”

Jack launched into an explanation of the dynamics of the game while Kai and Aiden rushed off to gather up their game system and controllers.

They worked quickly to get it all set up and handed out controllers. At least they gave me a normal one instead of holding the tiny stick one Kai and Aiden were using.

“Before we dive in, we need food,” Dean said. I had a table set up to the side, and he pulled me with him like I might run away and filled both of our plates then snagged us drinks, pulling me right back to our spot after.

I snuggled into him and pulled a blanket over my lap, picking at my food while they launched the game.

Somehow the first half I managed to pull ahead by sheer dumb luck. Then the competitiveness started. Our pack kept it to playful jabs and groans of frustration. Unlike some alphas who might take something so fun and simple far too seriously, it was all fun and games.

Jack and Kai launched candy at each other to distract each other during the mini games while Dean, Aiden, and I all locked in, refusing to fall behind.

I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard in my life.