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“Yeah, you’re right. I’ll wait until this project is over and then I’ll sit him down and give him a real talk. It’s what he needs.”
Phoenix patted his back and then they both quieted as the teacher started to speak. Remi felt a resolve deep inside him to speak to the alpha as soon as the project was done. He wasn’t going to deal with this anymore, and Cade would just have to live with it. If Cade was as good of a guy as everyone thought, he’d respect Remi’s decision and move on.
Remi’s mind was occupied all through his last couple of classes. By the time he left campus at 5:00pm the omega was tired of thinking about it, so he turned his thoughts toward his evening plans. He needed to go to the grocery store to buy the things that he and Cade would need for their project, then go to Dimitrios' place for a bath before catching a cab home.
Remi considered taking a cab across the city, but decided to save the money. He was fine taking the train. So Remi headed to the nearest train station and made his way across New York during the crush of rush hour. There was a little grocery market not too far from Dimitrios' apartment building, so Remi stopped there to buy his supplies.
As he was collecting the few things he would need, Remi looked around the store for a moment before turning and exchanging his hand basket for a larger cart. He knew that Dimitrios probably wouldn’t eat dinner, or if he did it would be takeout. The omega had seen enough of Dimitrios’ kitchen to know that the alpha didn’t cook, and even if he did, he wasn’t likely to do it on a night when he’d stayed at work so late.
Remi flipped through his mental recipe book and started to gather the ingredients for a simple vegetable stew that was perfect for cold winter days. With all the ingredients for the stew and for he and Cade’s project tomorrow, Remi headed for the checkout.
He’d been intending to walk the six blocks to Dimitrios' apartment, but he was tired and sore and the bags were heavy, so Remi hailed another cab. He settled in the back and gave the driver the address for Dimitrios' apartment building, handing him an extra ten dollars as he got out of the cab and hobbled his way into the lobby of the building.
The receptionist was familiar. It was the same one who had kicked him out and for a brief moment, Remi worried that he’d be barred entry again, but the receptionist actually came around the desk to apologize to him.
“Sir, my apologies for expelling you from the building the other night. I’m sorry for my behavior.”
Remi felt confused, but then he remembered Dimitrios saying he’d talked to them. He must have been very harsh to elicit this kind of response. Remi just gave her a kind smile.
“It’s okay. You were just doing your job.”
She stood up looking relieved.
“Thank you sir, for understanding.”
Remi wanted to laugh at being called‘sir’. It was just like at the restaurant, it felt so odd to be addressed that way. He didn’t feel old or mature enough to warrant the title. But he just nodded and indicated toward the elevators.
“No problem. I’m gonna head up.”
“Yes sir, please feel free to call us if you need anything.”
Remi walked to the elevators and called one, stepping in when the nearest one opened right away. He hit the button for the top floor, and got into Dimitrios' place with the key he’d given him. He kicked off his boots and set his bags down to take off his winter outerwear and hang it up in the entryway.
It was odd to be in the alpha’s apartment without him. The place was silent, empty, and dark. It kind of creeped him out, so Remi turned on every light as he entered, assuming Dimitrios could handle a slight increase in his electricity bill. Remi set his shopping bags out on the counter in the kitchen and rolled up his sleeves.
Remi washed the vegetables before pulling out a large pot, cutting board, and a knife, quickly preparing the ingredients before drizzling the pan with olive oil to saute the onions and bring out their flavor. He hummed quietly to himself as he moved around the kitchen, adding vegetables and seasonings to the pot little by little before adding water and stock. He brought it back to a boil and stirred it, occasionally taking a spoonful to taste before adding more seasonings, until he was satisfied with the flavor and turned off the burner.
The omega made himself a bowl and ate at the counter in the silent apartment. He finished quickly and cleaned the kitchen. He left the pot on the stove to cool somewhat, not wanting to put piping hot soup into the fridge. He’d seen someone shatter the glass of the shelves like that once during a class.
Remi didn’t stop turning on lights as he went, until he was sure almost every light in the apartment was on. But sue him, he was scared of the dark, and even if he’d been there before, he wasn’t totally secure in his surroundings.
When he got to the bathroom, Remi started up the water in the tub. He made it hot, wanting to soothe his aching muscles. The omega set his phone safely on a towel before pulling off his clothes and dropping them into a little pile on the floor. Though he knew he had permission to be there, he had to admit there was something taboo and clandestine about being naked in Dimitrios' apartment without him.
The omega stepped into the bath and moaned at the feel of the hot water enveloping his foot and calf, and as he lowered himself into the water he sighed at the sensation of the heat soaking into him, leaching away all the cold from his body. The warmth felt like it was soaking deep into his bones and muscles, easing the tension and pain of his legs and hips. Remi practically melted into the water as all his muscles unwound and loosened from the tight knots they’d been in since his freezing shower.
The sound of his phone vibrating startled him. Remi reached for the little towel on the edge of the tub and dried his hands before grabbing his phone to see that Dimitrios had texted him. He smiled as he opened it and saw the message.
Dimitrios:You in the bath pretty boy?
Remi smiled and opened his camera app, clicking a picture of his naked legs in the water and sending it to Dimitrios. The ease of his muscles in the hot water had him feeling playful, along with the somewhat saucy feeling of being naked in Dimitrios' apartment all alone. He sent the picture.
Remi:Yes Daddy
Remi waited to see how Dimitrios would react to his bold move.
Dimitrios:Oh fuck sweetheart. I wish I was there
Remi was feeling much more relaxed, and if the alpha had been there, he would have actually liked Dimitrios fuck him. He was sure he could take it after soaking in the bath. But maybe it would be best to wait until tomorrow. That fact didn’t stop his playful mood however, and he did like riling his Daddy up.
