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Ch.14 Milkshakes and Fries

With the bathroom floor left behind them the trio made there way back to the booth that they left waiting. Arms wrapped out the Omega's waist, Eddie and Gareth continued there purring nuzzling at the calming boy who's scent had lost all traces of distress. Sitting back in the booth, Eddie with Steve and Gareth across from them. 

"So," Picking at the peeling corner of the laminated menu Gareth spoke "How about that milkshake?" 

Snorting a laugh into his hand Steve smiled and nodded, leaning into Eddie's shoulder to stifle his laughing. Both taken by surprise by the genuine smile and laugh that tumbled from the other boy. "Y-yeah, milkshakes, milkshakes" 

Smiling brightly at the ability to get a laugh Gareth waved over the waitress, ordering himself a chocolate milkshake with large french fries. Eddie laughing at his boyfriends order as he gets a burger, making sure to also get a large fry though opting for a soda instead of a milkshake. Ordered for Steve since he was chewing on his lip with such nerves they both though it would split, was chicken tenders with tater tots and a small soda. 

"Ya know if you keep burying your face that close to my scent gland people will talk" Chuckling warmly Eddie looked down at the now blushing brunette. Ruffling his hair he smiled softly rubbing at his temples with his thumb "You can be as close as you want sweetheart, it don't bother me. I'm glad you enjoy my scent" 

Hiding his face in the older boys shoulder Steve looked between the two Alphas, face tinted pink across his cheeks. "S-smells good, good. Safe" 

"That's good" Smiling Gareth reached across the table, stopping only when the waitress put down their drinks. Thanking her quickly before he took Steve's hand in his rubbing over his knuckles. "We're pack Stevie, it's good that you like our scent" 

"Smells, smells fuller now" Gently retracting his hand he picked at his straw, peeling the paper away slowly. Pushing the straw into his cup and stirring the ice around, listening to it clink softly against the plastic fake glass of the cup. 

Watching him as he sucks on his milkshake he nods softly, looking up at Eddie quickly. The unspoken staying unspoken. "It's because of your scent, it fully formed in the bathroom and its filling out the pack scent now" 

Tilting his head Steve watched him, eyes trained on the curly haired boy as he sipped on his milkshake.  "You want some? It's good just cold" 

Receiving a small nod Gareth pushed the frosted cup over, watching closely in curiosity as Steve sucked on the straw.  The thick chocolate liquid rolling up the straw to the waiting tongue, the surprised little sound Steve made when it made contact with his taste buds. The quick eager sips followed by a small whimper. 

"First brain freeze huh? Let's give Gare back his shake and you sip on your soda for a while till it goes away" Chuckling Eddie wrapped his arms around the Omega, rubbing his shoulder to warm him up. Shooting a playful no heat held glare at Gareth who just pouted in retaliation. 

"It's not my fault he wanted my milkshake, your just jealous cause we shared a straw" Breaking out into loud unapologetic laughs the pare looked between each other then back at Steve who was sipping on his soda while curled into the older Alpha's side. 

Politely the waitress smiled and set down the baskets of food, wishing them a good meal before she left the table again. Thanking her softly Eddie picked up one of his friend munching on it slowly as he watched Gareth and Steve playfully fight over the milkshake. 

"I could always get you your own ya know" He interjected with a point of his fry as if it was a pointing stick, laughing softly as the pair looked at him. 

Shaking his head Steve laughs ever so quietly behind his hand "T-this, this is more fun" 

"He's right, this is more fun" Sticking his tongue out Gareth reached over the table for his milkshake only to be met with a giggling Omega stealing the glass away. Sucking on the straw of the already half finished milkshake. 

Shaking his head fondly and eating another fry he watched the two continue there playful banter over the milkshake. "You two are dumbasses" 

"I would have used the word Dingus' but dumbasses seems to work pretty well" Stood at the end of the booth was a brunette beta dressed in a waitress uniform though clearly not yet on shift. 

"My my, Lady Buckley what do I owe the pleasure of being your dingus on this fine day?" Waving his hand in a flare of his usual dramatics Eddie smiled widely at the girl with a laugh of his own. 

Swatting at him playfully she smiles "I got out of school early for a shift, I didn't expect to see you and Gareth here especially with someone else" Leaning over the table to get a better look at the boy curled into the dm's side. "Holy shit, holy shit. Is that Steve Harrington? The rumored King of Hawkin's High? Holy Shit Eddie" 

"Robin, please tone it down a little, he's not King Steve anymore" Wrapping his arm around the trembling Omega holding him close. "Stevie, this is Robin Buckley. She's in my pack, she won't hurt you just talk your ear off" 

"Offense taken Eddie, jeez i'm right here" Crossing her arms she stuck her tongue out at him "I've got to get on shift but I'm so coming to talk to you guys when I can" 

Waving she walked behind the counter, tying on her apron so she could begin her shift. Back at the table Eddie sat cooing to Steve trying to calm him again. Reminding him that even though most would remember him as nothing more than King Steve that he could still break from that mold. 

"Heart and Heart and all but your foods getting cold, eat up m'kay?" Gareth pushed the tender basket over to Steve watching the other nod and start to eat. Smiling at the still hot food as he ate his way through it. 

Reaching over he smiled innocently as he grabbed a few of Eddie's fries watching the older boy pout and whine about him stealing food. Taking a page from the other Alpha's book he stuck his tongue out at the pouted whines. 

"No fair, Gareth you're teaching him bad habits. Being mean to me" Taking the milkshake in retaliation he stole a few sips for himself as he watched the fake horror of it rise in the other boys eyes. 

Clutching his fake pearls Gareth gasped in blasphemy, calling the other out with his own tongue sticking out in a playful manner "He's not being mean, just taking fries we all know you won't eat through on your own" 

"I like cold fries, sue me" Crossing his arms the older boy huffed in false hurt playing up the act to see the wide eyed look that Steve was giving them. 

Scoffing in offense the auburn haired Alpha rolled his eyes as hard as he could, like he was desperately trying to see the back of his skull. "If I had the money to I would, cold fries are gross as hell" 

"H-he's, he's right E-Eds" Steve spoke from his spot beside Eddie, making a face as the mere thought of cold french fries. "I-I'd sue, sue you too" 

"Ganging up on me, this isn't fair. Being mean to me" Pouting he looked at the two only to break out into hysterical laughs at their faces. One of disbelief like this had happened one to many times and he's no longer falling for it the other a face or worry as if he'd truly hurt the other boy. 

Laughing like a manic Eddie just shook his head and shoved the milkshake back in between them watching in glee as the pair before him go back to fighting over the milkshake and who gets to finish it. The cup inevitably being finished by Steve who smiled so bright and triumphantly that Eddie decided he'd buy Gareth another milkshake himself.