Peanut Butter Without the Crust -

Ch.11 Whispered Words

When band practiced ended the sun was close to setting and Steve was fast asleep on the couch curled up under a blanket Gareth had brought out from the living room. The Omega content to sleep even as Jeff and Grant pack up to leave and meander there way from the garage into the oncoming darkness. 

"Should we wake him?" The auburn haired teen asked as he finished cleaning up the garage as he watched Eddie pick up the small mess Steve had made with his pins. 

Shaking his head Eddie tucked the blanket around the smaller boy more "Nah, maybe we can stay the night actually. We still need to talk and I don't want to wake him" Reaching into his bag he pulls out his walkman, gently easing the headphones onto the sleeping boys head before hitting play on the now well loved David Bowie tape. 

Stopping the other boy from turning off the light the pair of rockers made their way to Gareth's living room. His parents out for a late night movie. Sitting on the dingy thrifted couch Eddie looks over at the other with a soft smile. "You wanted to talk?" 

"I heard the pet names you call me, Eddie be honest with me. Are you going to dump me for an Omega?" Words dripping with insecurity the curly haired boy looked up at the older with a look of hurt and fear. Anxiety bubbling in his scent and turning it tangy. 

Reaching forward with a frown he cupped Gareth's face in his ringed hands, his own scent flooding out to soothe the other. "Of course not, I love you Gare" 

"I love you two Eds, but I see how you look at him. How his scent compliments yours, the honey and earl grey, but he's missing something" Leaning into Eddie's side he sighs softly and nuzzles the hand still holding his face. 

"He's been through hell, it's not surprising his scents missing something" Holding the other Alpha as close as he can Eddie strokes his hair, running his fingers through the curls "But don't you realize his scent matches yours as well? The cinnamon of your scent mingling with that tea scent of his" 

Blushing brightly Gareth looked away, changing topic so he could get a moment to cool the heat in his face. "You're holding your accent, you know I like your mountain accent" 

"My accent? Ya like the stupid soundin' mountain talk that gots me soundin' like my uncle?" Playfully teasing Eddie spoke, keeping enough of a hold still so he could be understood but letting his accent fall freely from his lips. 

Swatting at his chest the younger Alpha pouted "You're being mean to me" 

"Ain't bein' mean, you're the one who changed the subject darlin'" He knew he was laying it on thick, but the squirm of the other was worth it. Prying though to get the subject back to where it was, curious on the subject of scents. 

Huffing softly Gareth nodded and leaned back against the dark haired boy, playing with the ringed hand not in his hair. "His honey mixes with you're molasses, like smelling brown sugar in a honey cake" 

"You got molasses to ya know, dontcha know?" With a puzzled look he went back to carding his fingers through the auburn curls. Leaning in to kiss at the visible scalp at the others center part, chuckling warmly at the others flustered reaction. 

"Eds, why does his scent, even incomplete match ours? Whats it mean?" They both knew what it meant, the ask of it was just to get the other to say it so he didn't have to. Though sat in the silence they pair pondered it, letting it weave through their minds like a basket being made. 

Holding the smaller Alpha close Eddie let out a chuckled sigh, tired in more ways than one as he answered the question asked of him. "You know well as I do, but we'll know for sure once his scent flushes out right proper. But for now we won't do anythin', right now he's fragile in a way that doesn't mean just handle with care. He doesn't even know what he likes let alone if our scents mean soulmates." 

Nodding slowly Gareth leaned back against the broad chest behind him, letting his eyes slip close as he pondered over what had been talked about. Humming in contentment as the slight pull of his hair every time a curl was detangled. Tired words fumbling from him as he spoke "You should call Wayne if you're going to be staying, I'll get my room ready for the three of us" 

"Yeah? Gonna have an Omega in your bed?" Giving a playful laugh as he reached over for the phone resting just on the end table, eyes trailing the younger boy as he stood with a stretch. Shirt riding up to show a thin pale strip of freckled flesh. 

"I'm not an asshole Munson, besides if our thought process is right he'll be in it a lot more" Turning to head for his room he heard Eddie chuckling, both taken by surprise by his burst of confidence and cockiness. 

The call the Wayne was short, reassurance that he wouldn't let anything happen to Steve and that he did think it was a good idea to have a sleepover so soon. Keeping the thoughts about soul scents just between him and Gareth for now. Promising he'd take Steve home tomorrow morning before he left for school Eddie hung up and stood with his own stretch. 

Walking down the few steps that connected the house to the garage he smiled at the sight of Steve, still curled up in the blanket, head resting on his arm and headset slightly askew. Setting the walkman in the shorter boys lap he gently lifted him bridal style. Careful not to wake him as he got him up into his arms. 

Up the few steps and down the hall Eddie carefully pushed open the door that Gareth had purposefully left ajar. Unable to help but to smile at the sight of his boyfriend working up a makeshift nest on his bed just for Steve, knowing this since he'd never done this before when it was just him and Eddie. 

"You done gorgeous? I'd like to set him down before my amazin' guitar muscles give out" Stifling a laugh at the others surprised squeak, one he'd deny, he set the sleeping boy down in the mass of blankets. Ones far nicer than the ones he had for him at the trailer. "I need to rewind the tape, you still got your cassette player?" 

"On the dresser, does he always sleep with noise?" The question was innocent in nature as he dug in his top draw for sleep clothes, a set for them each. 

Nodding Eddie gently took the tape from the walkman making sure the other was still asleep before he moved it to the cassette player. "Asked for noise the first night and now Ziggy Stardust is the tape we listen to every night. Swear we both got it memorized by now, Uncle Wayne too. Me and him take turns windin' it back" 

"Can't believe you now know words to David Bowie" Laughing softly he set Eddie's permanent set of sleep clothes on the foot of the bed. "You think my clothes will fit him?" 

"They should, got drawstrings. We'll keep him in the under shirt so out scents can mingle on him. He seems to like yours" Hitting the play button Eddie walked over and carefully changed Steve with the help of Gareth. Both being respectful and careful with their touches. Changing him into black sweatpants with one of Gareth's many Metallica shirts. 

Blushing he nodded and moved away to change into his own sleep swear, plaid pants and a oversized band tee. "He kept getting in my space when he could, yours too. I don't mind though just a unique experience right now" 

"You could say that, I think if the others weren't around he woulda stuck his nose right on our scent glands. He does that at the house, when we're cuddled together." Gray sweats with just a plain black shirt on top were now adorned along with his hair pulled into its usual low ponytail he wore it in for sleep. "You want wall or outside?" 

"Outside, I'll take next turn of the tape" Half flopping down, yet mindful of the already sleeping boy Gareth looked up at the dark haired Alpha, watching as he turned on the desk lamp before turning off the over head light. 

Crawling into bed himself Eddie laid against the wall, pulling both of the younger teens closer so they could cuddle with him. Steve took to immediately curling into him, even in his sleep trusting the Alpha. Biting his lip to hold in his laugh at the action, Gareth laid his arm over the smaller boys waist. Waiting for a tensing reaction only to receive the other let out purr of contentment. Smiling at the other Alpha he buried his face into the others hair, falling asleep with the feel of the older boys eyes on him.