Oreo

Chapter 51: Tell Him

Romeo's POV~

Much to my dismay, after how imposible it was to fall asleep, I woke at around 5:30am to Orion doing who the-fuck knows what as he got ready for work.  The numbers on the clock mocked me, at which I cursed internally.  I probably hadn't fallen asleep until around 1 or 2.

A groan rolled out of my throat and I turned over to look at my boyfriend.  He was looking for something in the closet but didn't seem to have any luck.  He was dressed head to toe in his black uniform clothes.  What the fuck did he lose?

"Rion..." My voice came out gravelly but I just ignored it.  He kept searching so I sighed and got up, despite myself, and went over to him. "What are you trying to find?"

"Ah, I can't find my apron.." He mumbled.

"You're stressed." I stated, wrapping my arms around his midsection.  I rested my chin on his shoulder.  "Have you checked the dryer?""

Rion went to retort but quickly drew back.  He stopped his seach through the closet.  "No... Ah, sorry; did I wake you?  I'm sorry."

I shook my head, eyes closing for the briefest moment.  "You did.  Whatever.  You're still stressed.  I dunno why you're looking in the closet you always wash it when you come home or before bed.  If it's not in the dryer, it's on top."

He broke free of my embrace to go fetch the item mandatory for work and I sluggishly followed him out of the room.  He swiped it off the top of the machine with an affirming "yesss" then grabbed his phone and house key.  "Thanks babe!"

"Wait," I said before he could bolt out the door.  His hand was on the doorknob and he turned to complain as I walked up, but I cut him off with a kiss on the lips.

Ri's eyes widened in surprise but he kissed back anyways.

"Have a good day.  No jay-walking.  Look both ways before you cross the street.  Don't use your phone while walking and don't fight your co-workers." I instructed after it broke.

He chuckled a little.  "Understood.  Now go back to sleep.  And brush your teeth when you wake up; you have morning breath."

I glared at him and he laughed before heading out.  After flipping him a bird he'd never see, I scooped up Ninja who was by my feet and went back to the bedroom.  It took a bit of time but sleep finally let me back in.

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The doorbell scared me back to the waking world so bad, Ninja jumped off the bed.  I panted breathlessly, noting that I was drenched in sweat and all the sheets had been kicked to the foot of the bed.  A nightmare.  But I couldn't remember.  Ninja gave me weird looks from where he stood on the floor.

Shaking it all off, I got up and paced towards the door.  The doorbell rung a few more times, like someone was trying to fuck around or something.  Irritated, I answered the door.  I had slept in quite literally just my boxers and white tank top, but whoever it was would just have to deal.

Surprisingly, whilst also not, I was greeted by both Abel and Vernon.  Both were dressed in casual t-shirts and jeans, Vern wearing that same ol' maroon beanie and Abel wearing a black cap with silver chains hanging off the side.

"Hey, man!  Ah, did we catch you at a bad time?" Vernon teased annoyingly.

The mood I was in almost made me want to punch him in the face, but I just rolled my eyes.  "Shut the fuck up; I just woke up.  Rion's at work; just come in or leave."

Not testing me further then he knew it was worth, the latino just nodded and slipped past me.

"Didn't sleep well?" Said Abel.  He entered just after and I closed the door.