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[ his voicemail greeting is just a guitar riff ]

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[heatmetal]

[ oh, a sneak attack. eddie throws his arms around his neck and - presses the point of his foam sword to steve's back. ]

Harder. [ Whispered right in his ear, a playful tap of the sword against Steve's thighs. ] If you dare.

[retromix]

[ Swinging them around into the middle of the room, he walks him backwards, chin up and dagger twirling behind Eddie. ]

Stab me and I'll have to let you go. Then you'll never know how much foam can sting.

[ He takes the dare and puts a lot more force behind the sharp Whack! across Eddie's ass, peering down into those big brown eyes. ]

[heatmetal]

[ Eddie jumps at that one, eyes fluttering. ]

That's the sole purpose of my quest. [ he leans up, licking a hot strip along Steve's throat. ] But I can't risk you running around unchecked.

[retromix]

Jesus, [ his Adam's apple bobs as he swallows, ] there are people right outside, just saying. Casual reminder to behave.

[ The next spank from Steve's dagger lands across the backs of Eddie's thighs, the sting sharp even through denim. ]

[heatmetal]

Who, me?

[ shit, yes. there's a little gasp. he bats those big brown eyes like he's innocent, never heard a seductive word in his life.

but he will go ahead and mime a little stabbing, a little slicing, ghosting the edge of his foam blade along steve's back like a whisper. ]

[retromix]

[ Steve would do anything to hear that gasp again, zoning out the rest of the world he's been so concerned about. With a groan of longing he buries his face in the curve of a neck and bares his teeth, biting down as if to keep Eddie in place that way.

The dagger clatters to the floor as he gives up defending himself against the stroking motions across his back (traitor!) and on impulse he gives Eddie a thwap with his own hand, clapping down hard on a jean-clad cheek. ]

[heatmetal]

[ He's rewarded with a gasp and a low moan, both at the bite and the slap. The fingers of his free hand curl in Steve's hair, giving just a little tug.

He's going to rail this boy tonight. It's - pretty much a given. Unless Steve says no. ]

Now who has to be reminded we're in public? [ his voice goes low and husky. ]

[retromix]

[ He noses his way along Eddie's cheek to steal a real kiss, nails raking up his back as Steve indulges in one last moment of making-out not designed for public viewing. His cheeks and shining lips are pink as cotton-candy when he steps back, looking Eddie over like he's fighting everything in him to stay put, every steadying breath falling a little too fast behind his striped polo. Steve plants hands on his hips, tossing the fake dagger aside without a glance. ]

Once we're not, I want your mouth back.

[ He heads toward the door before temptation can kick in again. ]

[heatmetal]

You're gonna get more than my mouth, baby boy.

[ ... Yeah, he's buying that. Some sexy roleplay might be in order down the line.

He goes to check out. Grabs Steve's basket with his minis and checks the both of them out. ]

[retromix]

[ Steve has to resettle his energy somehow and it goes somewhere, with him being honest about knowing next to nothing. He's surprised to see some girls in the shop and gets chatting to them, somehow now the owner of his missing juju once again. It's like an epiphany: nerdy girls like him even if cool girls don't. Huh.

In the midst of flirting over stupid Demogorgon jokes, laughing loudly and hair tossing, he spots Eddie and his grin widens as he holds out an arm. ]

I dunno if you met my boyfriend, this is Eddie. [ Steve fully intends to sling an arm around Eddie's shoulders and reel him into the limelight. Oblivious to some of the suddenly understanding looks the girls share, Steve enthusiastically goes on, ] He's one of the best Dungeon Masters in multiple dimensions. Really knows his shit.

[heatmetal]

... you flatterer, you.

[ there's still that funny little moment when someone publicly acknowledges him that causes Eddie to need to reboot. Even moreso when his boyfriend was just being hit in, and is now singing his praises. ]

Only the early shit. If you're looking to play a First Edition campaign I'm looking for players.

[ he loops his arm around Steve's waist, thumb hooking in a belt loop. ]

[retromix]

[ Turns out the flirting only intensifies from the girls once Eddie and his charming smile are in the mix, prompting a mild twist of jealousy in the pit of Steve's gut. It's all friendly and light, but he still drops a kiss on a cheek as Eddie is being asked a thousand questions all at once. Steve decides to do the heroic thing and clears his throat. ]

You should all swap numbers, organize a game. Babe, gimme all the bags, I'll go put them in the car and wait for you there if you want to talk.

[ As much as Steve fully intends to steal all of Eddie's attention once alone, he wants him to have a wider social circle than just him or Billy, people who genuinely love his interests and give him that outlet. Steve knows he can't, so this is his best effort otherwise. ]

[heatmetal]

[ not subtle. Eddie rolls his eyes. ]

I'll be right out. [ Eddie offers his phone out to the girls to enter their numbers. The store owner is already asking him to run a night for them. If only so people can get a taste of the old school game, but Eddie isn't opposed to learning the new shit if it really is easier for normies to grab onto.

He doesn't dawdle too much longer. He has a promise to keep with a boy but he promises to text them when he's got a date pinned down. It's a good feeling. Effortless. Like he's back to being kind of the nerds, cocky and charismatic. ]

[retromix]

[ Subtle as a ton of bricks but he's made his mark as such. From the car he watches Eddie making friends, a dopey, pleased smile in place as Steve fondly shakes his head. His own miniature gets placed on the dashboard as he waits.

Once he has him alone in the car, he turns that look on Eddie, pride and want swimming below the surface. ]

Hey, slugger.

[heatmetal]

Hi, baby.

[ leaning over to kiss him. Chastely. Because if they get started here he's not certain he'll be able to stop. ]

You realize I'm going to end up running at least three campaigns a week at this rate, right?

[retromix]

Are you saying having sex with me is going to impede your ability to talk about wizards and goblins?

[ Leering a flat look as he drives them home, his lips twitch. ]

[heatmetal]

... little bit, yeah.

[ sorry, Steve. ]

[retromix]

[ So many things he could say to that. Sighing, he shakes his head ruefully at the road, shrugging innocently as though only one solution is rearing up as the obvious. ]

Well, I guess you'll just have to have loads of it today.

[heatmetal]

Oh, Steve...

[ Eddie chuckles. A very different sound from his usual cackle. ]

Darling, the wonders I'm going to show you.

[retromix]

[ Ahem. Heat creeps up the back of his neck as he babbles, posturing somewhat weakly in the face of that confidence. ]

Oh, yeah? I'll show you some things too.

[ He won't and kind of knows it already. His brain is mush with imagining all the things he wants them to do, only having read about it. ]

[heatmetal]

Like how pretty you are when you take my cock?

[ he bats his eyelashes.

They've talked. There's no need to be shy or demure about this anymore. Steve knows what he likes. Steve trusts him to not go running off with Billy. Steve clearly, enthusiastically wants him for reasons that aren't just fucking in the shadows. ]

Because I [ He pillows his chin in his hand, grinning wolfishly. ] am very much looking forward to seeing that. Unless you want me begging for yours the first time.

[retromix]

[ About to reply, the words sink in and he clears his throat instead, covering his mouth to hide the way he bites his lip. Focus on the road, stop squirming like it's your first drive to Skull Rock. ]

Yeah, I — no, sure, yeah. Same page. All good. I want — I want it. You. I want you.

[ Raking his hair back, he clears his throat again as he feels Eddie leering in his peripheral and exhales at length. He might speed up a little. ]

I'm down.

[heatmetal]

Then you shall have me.

[ he smiles sweetly. ]

[retromix]

Oh my God, shut up.

[ Reaching over to slap a thigh, Leave him be. At least until the hotel. ]

[heatmetal]

[ and there's the cackle again. ]

Gags weren't on your list, babe.