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Eddie is pissed.
He knew the risks, he did, he didn't care. The rewards were worth it.
Getting to hold Steve's hand, getting to love him. Who cares if his boyfriend gets flirted with from time to time and he can't do anything to stop it...no biggie...right?
Who cares if their waitress is laughing a little too loudly at a joke that certainly was not a joke. Who returned with their drinks with a button undone on her uniform.
Who hasn't given Eddie the time of day and keeps leaning a little too closely to Steve...on their anniversary.
Steve slams on his foot the minute she turns back again.
"Bitch!" Eddie yelps.
"Sorry! What's going on with you? I've been calling your name and trying to get your attention-"
"At least somebody wants my attention."
"Oh is that what this is about? The waitress?" Steve rolls his eyes.
Eddie doesn't dignify that with a response. He huffs and digs a little more into his seat.
"Eds you know we can't do anything in public...you don't think I don't want to hold your hand across the table? To sit in a booth so I can wrap my arm around you?"
Eddie sits up a little more, "Steve I-"
"Alright gentleman!" The waitress interrupts. "Here's the check for the meal." She slides it closer to Steve, her phone number very obviously printed on it.
"You know, I forgot to ask, together or separate?" She flashes Eddie a forced smile.
A dark shadow passes across Eddie's face. They always have to pay separately. Stupid small town. Stupid Reagan. He was going to take advantage of this opportunity though.
"I guess we can pay together since the check is already here." Eddie reaches a hand into his pocket to search for his wallet. He's about to put the bills together when Steve let's out a girlish giggle.
Both Eddie and the waitress are staring at him in shock. Eddie's never heard that noise from him before.
"Steve? Are you-"
"Oh! Isn't he just dreamy?" Steve flutters his lashes at the waitress.
"...him?"
Eddie tries not to take offense to that.
"Steve, what are you doing?"
Steve's smile is evil. His eyes have a terrible sparkle to them. "Taking care of things dear."
The waitress jumps back in shock.
"We never get to go out anymore, he's so busy providing for me. It's so nice of him to pay for dinner isn't it?" Steve blows a kiss at Eddie and the waitress has gone pale.
"It's our anniversary you know? We can't normally advertise our relationship you know? Some people are awfully rude to us. You've been so sweet to us Sharon."
Oh so that's her name.
Eddie couldn't care less.
Steve turns his megawatt smile to him now. Not even giving Sharon another minute of his time.
"Of-of course. People can be so rude to such a lovely...couple. I'll be right back with your change."
"Keep it." Eddie says, standing from the table and walking over to Steve. "Ready to go sweetheart?" He holds out his elbow.
Steve grabs it and giggles as they leave.
"That was some risky move Stevie."
"I don't actually give a fuck." He leans his head on Eddie's shoulder as they walk home. He can feel Steve's smile pressed into his shirt. He finds he can't keep his own smile off his face.
"Happy anniversary."