Yours for the Night - Chapter 6
Rating: 18+ minors gtfo Chapter Summary: Steve and Eddie fall fast and hard, and start to carve out a life together CW: Alcohol, discussion of sex work, anal fingering, protected p in a sex, STD testing and Eddie's anxiety about it, blow jobs, unprotected p in a sex, switching, cum as lube, Richard Harrington is a dick Pairing: Escort!Eddie x Rich!Steve Word Count: 5.3k
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Eddie takes the drink offered to him and swirls the scotch in his glass before taking a sip. Itās smoky and burns a bit, but itās good. Art Guyās scotch is always good. They just went out to dinner tonight, one of the Michelin star places he likes, and headed straight to his loft after. Eddie steps over to the large windows overlooking the neighborhood and takes another sip. A hand slips around his waist and settles on his stomach, and lips press to the spot on his neck that usually makes him shiver but tonightā¦it makes something in his gut twist.Ā
Heās only been seeing Steve for a couple weeks, but itās literally been every day. Theyāll meet for lunch when Eddie has dates in the evening, and when heās not working, they go out to dinner, or cuddle on Steveās couch and talk or hours, or fuck until theyāre ready to pass out.Ā
Eddie is completely obsessed with him.
Steve keeps insisting that heās fine with Eddieās job. Heās had no problem with him going on dates, even asks questions about what theyāll be doing and what the guys are like. And itās with genuine interest, not a hint of jealousy. Heās said over and over that heās ok with the other part of Eddieās job. And Eddie believes him.Ā
All the dates heās had since he started seeing Steve have been pretty cut and dry. Just random events and then he goes home. Tonight is his first time out with one of his regulars where sex has basically become part of their routine. And for the first time since he started thisā¦Eddie feels fucking gross for doing it.
āMartin.ā
āMhm,ā the man hums as he kisses lower on Eddieās neck. It makes his skin crawl.
āMartin, stop. Iā¦I canāt.ā
He freezes and immediately puts space between them. Eddieās never told him to stop, and heās so fucking glad that itās being respected. When he turns around to face him, Martin looks confused and disappointed. āEdward, is everything alright?ā
āNo. Iām so sorry. I justā¦I donāt think I can do this anymore.ā
Martin assesses him and a look of understanding crosses his face. āAh. I see. Youāve met someone.āĀ
āYeahā¦I have. I just donāt feel right doing this.ā
āItās alright, Edward. I suppose it was only a matter of time before someone won your heart. Whoever he is, heās a lucky man.ā
Eddie disagrees, but doesnāt say anything. Heās the lucky fucker who gets to be with Steve. āThank you, Martin. I appreciate that.ā
āSo. Does this mean youāll beā¦retiring?ā
That gets a laugh out Eddie. āNo, not retiring. Iāll still be taking clients, but the uhā¦extra services will no longer be available.ā
Martin, surprisingly, looks pleased. āIām glad to hear that. Obviously Iāve enjoyed all of our time together, but you really have been a lovely companion. Iāll be sure to let Nancy know when Iām in need of your company again.ā
āPlease do. Youāve always been one of my favorites.ā He takes a final sip of scotch and sets the glass down. āI should get going. I had a great time tonight.ā
āAs did I.āĀ
Martin walks him to the door and hands him the standard envelope he always has ready. Eddie shakes his head and puts his hands up. āNo, noā¦I canāt take that.ā
āYou can and you will. Consider it a bonus for all youāve done for me. Take you boy out. Someplace nice.ā
Eddie sighs and gives him a half smile. āThank you. For everything.ā He takes the envelope, tucks it in his jacket, and gives Martin a chaste kiss on the cheek. āGoodnight, Martin.ā
āTake care, Edward.ā
As soon as he leaves, he heads straight to Steveās apartment. It feels like a weight has been lifted that he didnāt even know he was carrying. Steve basically gave him his blessing to do whatever the fuck he wants when heās on the job, but Eddie justā¦canāt. He doesnāt want to anymore. Having someone elseās hands and lips on him? Heās never felt any shame about the work he does, but tonight it made him feel cheap. It was meaningless. And he realized with stunning clarity that Steve is the only person he wants touching him like that.Ā
The doorman has seen him at the apartment nearly every day over the last two weeks. When Eddie arrives, he greets him warmly and lets him right in. Eddie takes the elevator to the top floor and practically sprints down the hall and starts banging on Steveās door. It opens a moment later and his heart swells in his chest. Steveās wearing slippers, sweatpants, and a shirt Eddie must have left there earlier in the week. The faded Metallica logo never looked so good.Ā
āEddie! I thought you were out with Art Guy? You said you usually stay out late.ā
He could fucking cry. He canāt believe how chill Steve has been about everything. And seeing him all soft like this, wearing his shirt, so fucking happy to see him. Eddie just knows. This is it for him.
āHey baby. I uhā¦I ducked out early. Wanted to come see you.ā
Steveās cheeks go a little pink, and he gently takes Eddieās hand and pulls him inside. āYou didnāt have to do that. I was gonna meet you for lunch tomorrow.ā
Eddie canāt take it. He cups Steveās face and puts everything into the kiss. Steve slips his hands under Eddieās jacket and holds his waist andā¦yeah. Those are the only hands he wants on him. He licks into Steveās mouth and moans as their tongues caress each other. Steve giggles into the kiss and Eddie pulls away. āWhatās so funny, sweetheart?ā
āYou taste like scotch. Pretty sure itās Lagavulin.ā
Eddie giggles right back and nods. āYeah, it is. Youāre ridiculous.ā
āAnd youāre supposed to be on a date. Is everything ok?ā
āYeah. Everything is perfect, actually. I just umā¦can we sit?ā
Steve takes his hand and they head to the living room where he has a half drunk mug of tea on the coffee table, a fluffy blanket heaped on the couch, and a paused episode of Conan OāBrien Must Go on the tv.Ā
āI didnāt realize I was interrupting a romantic night with your boyfriend,ā Eddie teases.
āOh, shut up!ā Steve laughs and pushes Eddie down onto the couch, settling in next to him. āWhatās going on, babe?ā
Babe. Eddie is always big on the pet names with himā¦sweetheart and honey and baby and angel and dollface and anything else thatāll make Steve blush. Itās only been in the last few days that Steve calls him babe all the time. It makes a tornado of butterflies swirl in his chest.
Eddieās been nothing but honest and upfront with Steve about his profession. He knows about his regular clients, where they usually go, and what they get up to after. He doesnāt want any secrets with Steve, and wants to give him all the space in the world to back out if he finds he doesnāt actually want to be with him knowing what he knows. But Steve is justā¦so fucking cool about everything. So Eddie finds he doesnāt have to beat around the bush at all.
āSo, I was out with Art Guy. We had a great night! Went out to dinner, had some amazing food. Then he took me back to his place, poured us a scotch, and I was just standing there looking out his windows andā¦he came up behind me. Put his hand on me. Started to kiss my neck and itā¦it made me feel sick. I realized that I donāt want anyone touching me like that anymore. Nobody but you. So I told him to stop-ā
āHe did, right?!ā
Steve looks like heās about to burn Martinās place down if he didnāt. āYes! Yeah, baby. He did. I told him I couldnāt sleep with him. All I could think about was how it just didnāt feel right having someone else touch me. I wanted it to be you. I only want it to be you.ā
āEddieā¦I donāt know what to say. This is your job, babe. I donāt want you missing out on anything for me.ā
āIām not! I still want to work for the agency. I really do like it, and Iām good Ā at it. Justā¦the extra stuff? The sex work? Iām done. I donāt want anyone else. I just want you.ā
Steveās face goes all soft and gooey. He scoots closer and kisses Eddieās cheek. āYou donāt have to do this for me. But if you want to do this for yourself, Iām behind you one hundred percent.ā
Eddie sighs and takes Steveās hand in his. āYou might be the most incredible man Iāve ever met. And honestly? Iām doing this for both of us. I donāt want to give that part of myself away anymore, and I donāt want to do anything that might risk your health or safety. Youāre too important to me.ā
He used to get such a thrill out of men who wanted to pay for a chance to sleep with him. It made him feel powerful. Irresistible. But none of that compares to the way Steve is looking at him right now. Like he actually cares. Like he doesnāt just want Eddieās body, he wants Eddie.Ā
Steve leans in and gives him the most tender kiss. He lets it linger. āYouāre important to me, too.ā
God, all he wants right now is to erase the feeling of Martinās hands and lips on him. Eddie pulls him back in, and itās not long before theyāre stripping each other down right there on the couch. He reaches into his discarded jacket pocket and pulls out his lube and a condom, and hands them to Steve. His confused expression is so fucking cute. āGet me ready, sweetheart?ā
Steveās eyebrows shoot up into his hair. āOh! You want me toā¦ā
They havenāt switched yet. Every time theyāve slept together, Eddie has topped. And itās been incredible, truly. But heās fucking dying to have Steve inside him. āYeah, I do. I need to feel you, Stevie. Your hands, your lipsā¦everything.ā
By the look on his face, Eddie is pretty sure Steve gets it. He lays him down the couch and opens him up so slowly and gently that Eddie feels like heās going out of his mind. Steve kisses all over his neck. Gets his mouth latched onto that spot and Eddieās whole body shivers. Thatās what he needed.Ā
Steve rolls the condom on and leans over Eddie, lining himself up. āReady for me?ā
Eddie nods and wraps his arms around Steveās shoulders. āSo ready.ā
Feeling Steveās thick cock push into him steals his breath away. Itās so slow and cautious, and Eddieās eyes water looking at the concentration on Steveās face. Heās cataloging all of Eddieās expressions and reactions as he eases himself in. God, he feels so cared for and itās everything.
When Steve finally bottoms out, Eddie feels so fucking full he can barely breathe. Eddieās pretty big, but Steve is fucking hung. He feels him everywhere. He closes his eyes and lets his head fall back into the cushion below him. Steveās lips and tongue work their way up and down his neck and itās so fucking tender. Eddieās body relaxes around the welcomed intrusion and he holds Steve close. āStevieā¦baby, you can move. Iām ok honey. Pleaseā¦please fuck me.ā
Steve keeps kissing his neck as he starts to rock hips in a slow rhythm. āEddie,ā he pants. āYou feel so fucking good, babe. Goddamnit, Iām not gonna last long.ā
Eddie can do nothing but moan and gasp and cling to Steve tighter as he picks up his pace. Fuck this man is amazing. Eddieās only known him for a couple weeks, but he would be perfectly content if this is the only person who ever touched him again. Itās fucking crazy. And he doesnāt care.Ā
The couch squeaks underneath them as Steveās thrusts get harder and faster. Eddieās not going to last longer at this rate, either. Thereās really no need to. He doesnāt need to impress anyone. He doesnāt have a tip heās working towards. Theyāre just two men who have a fucking insatiable need to feel each other and touch each other. To make each other fall apart and then justā¦hold each other. His favorite part of all of this has been how Steve lets him stay, wants him to stay, whispering sweet things to him as they fall asleep curled around each other.Ā
It might be the sappiest fucking thing heās ever done, but the thought of falling asleep with Steve in his arms, never wanting to let him go, is what tips him over the edge. Eddieās whole body shakes and he bites down on Steveās shoulder as he cums between them. The high pitched, needy, pathetic sounds coming out of him donāt embarrass him in the slightest. Especially not when Steve echoes them, burying himself deep and filling the condom with a shudder.
They lay in the afterglow for a long time. Sharing soft, sleepy kisses and touching everywhere they can reach.Ā
And when they finally separate and clean each other up and get ready for bed, they slip into Steveās sheets naked and content. Steve turns over and Eddie wraps himself around his back, trails his lips across Steveās shoulder and neck and smiles to himself when he hears the man sigh happily.Ā
This is the only place he wants to be.
Theyāve made it official. After a month of obsessing over each other and seeing each other every day, Steve asked him if he wanted to be his boyfriend. It was so fucking cute. They were cuddled up on Eddieās couch. Steve had come over after Eddie was done with a date and they put on High Fidelity. It was during the scene where Cusack was at Green Mill Lounge when Steve turned his head and said, āYou know I knew that night, when we were at that bar, that my life was never going to be the same again. Iāve never felt that before.ā
āIs that so, babydoll?ā Eddie had asked.
Steve kissed him. āYeahā¦I just knew. And Iāve been kind of nervous to ask you this, butā¦you wanna be my boyfriend?ā
Eddie tackled him and kissed all over his face, shouting yes, yes, yes between each smack of his lips.
The rest of the movie remained unwatched.
The next morning Eddie had to awkwardly ask over coffee and pancakes if Steve would want to get tested with him. He was kind of embarrassed to admit that he was overdue for it. Heād been so wrapped up in the newness of their budding relationship, and with him only sleeping with Steve since they got together, he just kind ofā¦forgot that he needed to do that. Heād made a habit of going in at least once a month just to make sure he was all clear, if not more depending on howā¦busy he was with work. Eddie has always been religious about using condoms for everything, but he also tends to get paranoid.Ā
Steve was so fucking understanding about it.Ā
And now heās here, in a clinic he doesnāt normally go to, because they decided to meet after Steve was done with work and this place was close by, and Eddie is feeling some sort of way about filling out this form with his boyfriend right next to him. The staff here doesnāt know him. They donāt know what his profession is (or was technically). The ladies at the place he normally goes to have always been so cool about what he does and just glad that he takes his health so seriously.
So now here, with people he doesnāt know, and his boyfriend easily filling out this fucking form, Eddie is trying to brace himself for judgement or something.
Have you had sex in the last 6 months?Ā __Yes __No
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā With how many people? 1Ā 2Ā 3Ā 4Ā 5Ā 6Ā 7Ā 8Ā 9Ā 10Ā more than 10
His eyes dart to Steveās form thatās almost totally filled out and he feels a little sick when he sees the number 2 circled.
Eddie has to circle more than 10.
How many people have you had sex with in your lifetime?Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0Ā 1Ā 2Ā 3Ā 4Ā 5Ā 10Ā 15Ā 25Ā 30Ā 50Ā 75Ā More than 100
Steve circled 5.
Eddie has to take a moment to do a quick mental calculation, adding in his body count before he started working as an escort, and his hand shakes a little as he circles 50.
Have you ever exchanged drugs or money for sex?Ā __Yes __No
He doesnāt have to sneak a peek at Steveās form to know the answer to that question.Ā
āBabe? You ok?ā
Eddie lifts his head and looks at his boyfriend, whose expression is so open and caring. āI donāt know. Just feeling kindaā¦something.āĀ
Itās not shame exactly. But it feels close.Ā
āKinda something, huh?ā The corner of his mouth ticks up in a little grin and Eddie wants to kiss him.
āYeah. Just maybeā¦regretting some life choices I think.ā
A look of understanding crosses Steveās beautiful face. He sets his clipboard down on the empty seat next to him and turns to face Eddie. āYou know I donāt judge you for anything, right? I donāt care how many people youāve been with or what youāve done in the past. Hell, if anything Iām actually kind of grateful for it.ā
āHow?!ā
Steve laughs and takes his hand, giving it a kiss. āBecause itās made you insanely good in bed.ā
Eddie snorts and tries to hide his face in his hair. āJesus Christ, Steve. You might be the only person on the planet who would feel that way about dating a former prostitute.ā
āGood thing you found me then.ā
Yeah. Good thing indeed.
Negative.
Every result that came back for both of them was negative and Eddieās never felt so relieved to see that word before.Ā
They basically cleared their calendars for the weekend with the hopes that theyād both be clean. When Steve comes over to Eddieās apartment, he basically mauls him as soon as heās through the door.
Itās a frantic scramble to his bedroom as they practically tear each otherās clothes off. Steve pushes him onto the bed and immediately gets Eddieās dick in his mouth. Fuck this feels infinately better without flavored latex in the way.Ā
āOh fuck! Baby, your mouth!ā
Steve hums as he bobs up and down, taking Eddie as far back as he can. God damn, Eddie could bust so fast watching him do this. Feeling those soft lips wrapped around his cock. That wet tongue lapping at the underside of his shaft. The feeling of Steveās throat convulsing as he tries to swallow Eddie down.
āShit! Honey, you need to stop or Iām gonna cum in like three seconds!ā
His boyfriend pops off with a loud slurp and grins up at him. āFine. But only because I want you to cum somewhere else.ā
Eddie throws his head back, pinching his eyes shut and pulling at the roots of his hair. āJesus fucking Christ, sweetheart. Youāre gonna kill me.ā
He feels Steve crawl up the bed, hears the bedside drawer open and the pop of a cap. Eddie opens his eyes and looks up at his boyfriend whoās pouring lube into the palm of his hand. Steve straddles his thighs and wraps his slick hand around Eddieās cock, giving it a firm stroke. āStevieā¦baby you gotta let me prep you first. I donāt want to hurt you.ā
āYou wonāt.ā He strokes Eddie a few more times, wipes his hand on a discarded shirt, and reaches behind himself as he arches his back. With a little wiggle and grunt, Steve smirks at him and tosses a thick black plug onto the bed next to them.Ā
āOh my god, you perfect fucking-ā
His words are cut off as Steve scoots up and practically impales himself on Eddieās dick. Fucking Christ, itās so good. So hot. So tight. So wet. Steveās body is the only place he ever wants to be again. He wants to live and die here. His heart might actually give out as Steve fully seats himself in Eddieās lap and starts swiveling his hips.Ā
āEddie! Oh my god, babe! Been fucking dying to feel you like this.ā
Eddieās biting his lip so hard heās pretty sure his teeth are going to slice all the way through. Steve starts lifting himself up just the tiniest bit and grinding back down and Eddieās so fucking close already itās laughable. Itās taking everything in him to not blow his load and Steve is making it very fucking hard. Especially as he picks up his pace and fucks himself harder and faster on Eddieās cock.
āStevieā¦babyā¦you gotta slow down. Iām too close, honey.ā
He doesnāt. The bastard just smiles down at him, plants his hands on Eddieās chest, and goes even faster. āDo it. I want to feel you, babe. Cum inside me.ā
Eddie quickly wraps his arms around Steveās waist, holding him still as he cries out, pumping his load into his boyfriendās tight ass. āFuck! Fuck fuck oh my god baby!ā
It feels like his orgasm is never going to end. His dick keeps pulsing, his balls are so tight, his abs are clenched so hard it starts to hurt. When it finally slows to a stop, his entire body is buzzing. Eddie opens his wet eyes and looks up at Steve in awe. āOn your back. Now.ā
They roll over without dislodging and Eddie pumps his softening cock in and out as he kisses Steve hard and deep. He works his way down his boyfriendās neck and chest. His cock slips out and Eddie is quick to get between his legs so he can spread his cheeks. He groans when sees his cum starting to leak out of Steveās ass. Eddie doesnāt want to waste any of it, pushing it back in with two fingers.
āOh my god! Eddieā¦thatās so fucking hot.ā
āYeah, babydoll? You like that? Fuck, youāre so wet now.ā He smirks as he rubs his cum into Steveās prostate and the manās whole body jolts. āWant me to fuck you with my fingers while I suck you dry?ā
Steve practically sobs as Eddie focuses all his attention on that spot. āYes! Please, fuck!ā
Eddie licks all over Steveās balls, sucking one into his mouth, then the other. His fingers donāt stop as he kitten licks his way up the length of Steveās cock, finally - finally - getting to taste what heās been craving since their first night together. Eddie teases his slit, lapping up the salty precum, and wraps his lips around the head of Steveās cock. The man is a mouthful, and Eddie happily takes in as much as his throat will allow.Ā
Steve is a fucking mess above him, gripping Eddieās hair, kicking his legs, writhing in the sheets, and making the most pathetic fucking sounds Eddieās ever heard. God, he loves this.Ā
It doesnāt take long, the perfect rhythm of his mouth sucking Steve in, and rubbing the tips of his fingers in just the right spot. Steve sobs as he cums, his whole body tensing up, and Eddie takes it all. Heās never been a huge fan of swallowing, but this is Steve. Itās different with him.Ā
Eddie slows his ministrations as Steveās body melts into the sheets. The man is a puddle. Eddie licks him clean and gently removes his fingers before wiping him down and climbing back up the bed. He collapses in a heap next to his boyfriend and sighs. āThatā¦was soĀ fucking good.ā
With a Herculean effort, Steve rolls over and tucks himself into Eddieās side. āWeāre doing that again. Just gimme likeā¦half an hour.ā
Eddie snorts and wraps his arms around this incredible man. āGod damn right we are.ā
They spend the whole weekend in bed.
Eddie steps out of his apartment in his favorite Armani suit just as the private car rolls to a stop at the curb. Heās in all black tonight, from his jacket, to his shirt, and tie, and shoes. He looks fucking slick and he hopes his date thinks so as well. The driver opens the door and his date steps out wearing a well fitted suit in a deep red, with a white shirt and black tie. Heās fucking gorgeous.
He looks Eddie up and down as he approaches the car. āWow, you lookā¦stunning. Are you ready to go?ā
Eddie smiles, cups his cheek, and kisses him. āFor you? Iām always ready to go.ā
Steve blushes and shakes his head āGet in the car, you flirt. Weāre gonna be late.ā
Itās a big night and Steve is a little nervous as they head to Chicago Winery. Itās his dadās 60th birthday and the company is throwing a black tie party with all the rich assholes they can fit into one room. Itās also the first time heās bringing Eddie as a date to something like this. Theyāve been together for almost five months now and Steve has actively been avoiding having to come clean to his father about a few things. But time is up and tonight apparently is going to be the night.
He holds tight to his boyfriendās hand as they enter the venueĀ and Steveās eyes are already darting around the room looking for the man of the hour. He freezes when he spots him, and Eddie gives his hand a squeeze.
āItās going to be alright, sweetheart. Iām right here. You arenāt going into the lionās den alone, ok?ā Steve nods and gulps, and Eddie tugs his arm to get him to move. āCome on, baby boy. Letās get a glass of wine, I heard they have some of that here.ā
That at least gets Steve to crack a smile and they head over to the bar to get a couple glasses of Pinot Noir. Eddieās just taking his first sip when he hears from behind him, āSteven. So glad you could make it.ā
Steve turns first and greets his father. āHey dad. Happy birthday. I uhā¦wanted to introduce you to my boyfriend. This is Eddie.ā
Eddie turns around and smiles brightly. āRichard! Itās lovely to see you again!ā
Richardās eyes widen as he looks Eddie up and down. He steps close to Steve and hisses, āWhat the fuck is he doing here? Is this some kind of sick joke?ā
āNo, dad. Eddieās my date. Weāve been seeing each other for months.ā
Richardās face is slowly turning red as he looks back and forth between them. Eddie moves closer and wraps his arm around Steveās waist.Ā
āItās bad enough that you brought a hooker with you, donāt embarrass me any further by pretending that you two are actually dating.ā
āDonāt call him that,ā Steve seethes. āAnd donāt act like you didnāt do the same thing. Eddie is my boyfriend and he has every right to be here with me.ā
Richard scoffs and shakes his head. āYou expect me to believe that? That my own son would sink so low as to get involved with someone who sells themselves like he does?ā
āDid,ā Eddie interrupts. āI did. Iām only with the agency part time now, and I stopped āselling myselfā when I met Steve. Thanks for putting it so kindly, by the way.ā
The look of disdain he gets in return would bother him if he gave a shit about this guyās opinion. āI see. So whatās your plan then? To leech off my son while you work part time as a former hooker?ā
āYouāve got some nerve-ā
āDad, stop! Heās not leeching off of me, Jesus Christ! If anything heās helping me.ā
Richard looks back at his son in confusion. āWhat the hell does that mean?ā
Steve takes a breath and Eddie squeezes his hip reassuringly. āI wanted to tell you before you find out from HR. Iām quitting. I want to go back to school and get my teaching degree.ā
āYour what? Steven if you think Iām going to foot the bill for you little flight of fancy-ā
āGod, stop it! I donāt expect anything from you! Iāve got money saved up, I can afford tuition on my own.ā
Richard rubs his forehead and puts a hand on his hip. āSure. Fine. But do you really expect to afford that high rise apartment on a teacherās salary? You wonāt be able to do this, Steven.ā
āI know. Iām not as stupid as you think I am, ok? Eddie and I talked a lot about itā¦Iām moving in with him.ā
Silence.
Richard looks even more baffled than before. āSo let me get this straight. Youāre quitting your high paying job, and slumming it with a part time escort, so you can work a thankless job that will barely be able to pay the bills?ā
āStop talking about him like that!ā
āThen smarten up and stop acting like a child!ā
Eddieās had enough. He promised Steve he would keep his cool and let him handle it. But he canāt stand hearing Steveās dad talk to him like this.
āDo you even know your son?ā Richard looks at him like a bug he wants to stomp under his shoe. āDo you have any idea what an incredible person he is? How kind he is? How loving, and selfless-ā
āSelfless! Sure,ā Richard laughs. āHeās so selfless that he's willing to give up everything heās worked for so he can live in poverty with someone who canāt even hold down a real job! What, was the agency running out of men who would want to date you?ā
Eddie has to clench his fist to keep from decking this asshole. āYeah, youāve got it all figured out, donāt you? Except the part where I co-own a pretty successful gaming store downtown. Soon-to-be record store too, actually!"
āBabe, are you serious?!ā
Eddie tears his icy glare away from Richard and looks softly at his boyfriend. Steve introduced him to Dustin a couple months into their relationship, and they brought him with them to this cool little gaming shop to check out their DnD selection. Eddie hit it off with the owner, and was asked if he had any interest in a management position the guy was looking to fill. With Steveās encouragement, he took the job and only escorts once or twice a week now.
āSure am, honey. I was going to save the good news for later in case tonight went to shit. I talked to Bob about the space for sale next door and how we could knock down a wall and expand it to include records and stuff. Heās bringing me on as an owner. Made it official yesterday. We can even make a space in the back so we can run campaigns with the kids if they want.ā
Steve nearly knocks him off his feet with how hard he hugs him. āEddie, thatās amazing! Iām so fucking proud of you!ā When he lets go, he holds Eddieās face and God he looks so happy. āBabyā¦youāre getting one of your dream jobs.ā
Eddie wraps an arm around his waist and pulls him in close. āSo are you, my love. Youāre gonna be the best teacher.ā
Steveās face goes all soft and Eddie canāt not kiss him. Fuck anyone here who doesnāt like it. He sighs against Steveās lips. They still give him butterflies every time. Itās not until after heās kissed his boyfriend breathless that he realizes theyāre alone. Richard must have stormed off as some point and Eddieās fucking glad for it.Ā
āYou want to get out of here, angel?ā
āYeah,ā Steve nods. āTake me home.ā
Eddie kisses him one more time, how can he not, and leads him back out the door. He couldnāt be more proud to have this man by his side.Ā
It wasnāt that long ago that Steve just wanted him for the night. Now heās got Eddie forever.
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