#poly!cake x reader

It had been a long day, a long week really. Your boss had asked you to do just a little bit of overtime. Since Calum and Luke had been spending a lot of time at the studio, working on the new album, you said yes.

You thought it would be a good distraction from them not being home so much, and it was at first. After a couple of weeks, it started cutting into the small amount of time you were able to spend with the two of them.

Calum and Luke constantly reassured you that they would still make sure the three of you had time together. Even so, it was killing you.

You had finally gotten off a normal time and rushed home only to be met with an empty driveway. You unlock your phone to text them and see you already have a message.

cal <3: hey sweets, we’re gonna be home later than we thought. we’ll make it up to you, promise. we love you ♥️

It’s enough to make you cry, even though you try your hardest not to. When you finally walk inside, you are greeted by Duke and Petunia.

They followed you through the house all the way upstairs, while you changed into one of Luke’s tee shirts and your shorts, and back downstairs to take them out to the yard.

You couldn’t help the tears forming in your eyes. It felt dramatic but knowing you were going to come home to both of your boyfriends was what had gotten you through the day.

You sat outside with the dogs for a while, only going back in when it started to feel chilly. Just as you came inside, you had another text.

lu <3: i miss you, baby, we’re almost done. we’ll be home as soon as we can, love you 🤍

Having been with Calum and Luke for so long you knew that “almost done” could mean anywhere from the next 5 minutes to the next 5 hours.

Sighing, you curled up on the couch. Duke and Petunia joined you, watching a random show that had come on with the TV. After having such a long day, sleep came easily, even though you didn’t intend it to.

-

“Baby, we’re home!” Luke spoke loudly, yet it still didn’t wake you.

“Where is- oh.” Calum’s gaze softened as he spotted you asleep on the couch.

“Should we let them sleep?” Luke’s voice quieted down, trying not to wake you.

Calum nodded in response, grabbing a blanket and placing it on top of you before placing a kiss on your forehead. The feeling of the blanket atop you was enough to make you stir. As Calum and Luke moved to lay with you, the couch shifting caused you to wake up.

“Oh honey, are you awake?”

You mumbled a bit before sitting up, starting to wake up.

“You’re home?” Your voice was still sleepy, bringing out a soft smile on Calum’s face.

“Yeah sweets, we’re home. We brought dinner, do you wanna eat?” You nodded at his words.

As Luke went into the kitchen, you followed behind, stretching your legs. While Luke got plates out, Calum wrapped an arm around your waist and you leaned into his touch.

The silence was nice, even though all you had wanted to do all day was talk to them face to face. Luke’s curls were messy atop his head, you knew he must’ve been frustrated and ran his hands through his hair.

Calum rubbed small circles into your hips as the three of you stood in the kitchen. He held you tight against him. Even though he wouldn’t always admit it, he loved this kind of affection. Once the three of you finally got settled on the couch together, you broke the silence.

“How was the studio today, babes?” Luke’s eyes practically lit up when you asked.

“It was definitely… rough at first but the song is finally done. We were stumped on the instrumental but Cal came up with this killer bass line.” Calum’s face flushed, he finished taking a bite of his food before replying.

“Yeah, but you and Mike worked out the melody. you can’t give all of that credit to me.” Luke sighed at Calum. His inability to just take a compliment killed you both.

“Either way, I’m proud of you two. I know you guys were having a difficult time with it.”

The rest of your dinner is spent talking about their day, which you loved hearing about. Calum offers to do the dishes and Luke cuddles up with you on the couch.

“How was your day honey?” He spoke softly, his hand running through your hair. You sighed, it had been such a day and the last thing you wanted was to think about it.

Luke picked up on that right away, kissing your forehead before speaking. “It’s okay if you don’t want to talk about it, we’re home now baby. We’ve got you okay?” You nod.

Calum joined the two of you on the couch, resting his head on Luke’s shoulder and placing an arm around you.

“I missed you guys today.” It’s a simple statement but they know it’s more than that.

You felt tears fill your eyes as they instinctively pulled you closer. They didn’t push you to speak. Just holding you and pressing soft kisses anywhere they could.

“You can talk to us, baby.” Calum spoke softly as if you’d be hurt if he spoke any louder.

“It was just a long day then you weren't home and you're almost done with the album so then you’ll be gone on tour and it's just so much.” By the time you finish speaking, you’re crying.

“Honey, breathe. We’re still a long way from any of that okay? We're here right now.” As Luke speaks he tilts your head up so you’re looking right at him.

“We’re gonna figure everything out but for now why don’t we go get comfy in bed yeah?” Luke wipes your tears as you nod.

Calum stands up first, picking you up and you bury your face in his neck. You hold onto him tightly as he carries you to the bedroom the three of you share, Luke following behind.

He places you down gently on the bed, letting you get comfortable before he and Luke lay next to you. Small touches are exchanged. Soft kisses, and hands running along your skin. They both speak soft words of affirmation and it’s enough to help you relax.

“I’m sorry I kind of... lost it on you guys.” Your words come out quietly.

“Shh don’t apologize we’re here for you, sweets. Why don’t we take the day tomorrow, just us, yeah?” Cal kissed your cheek a few times as he finished speaking.

“Are you sure? I don’t want to take away from-”Luke cuts you off.

“You’re not taking away from anything, angel. We want to spend time with you.”

You nod and both of your boyfriends hug you tightly. Calum pulls your back flush against his chest, his hand in your hair as Luke rests his head on yours with his arm over your stomach.

“Can we sleep now?” Calum chuckles when you yawn mid-sentence.

“Of course we can, goodnight love.” Luke kisses you after he speaks.

“Mmm goodnight, love you both.”