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“Hey, boss,” Bdubs greeted, leaning against Etho’s office doorway. “Coming up with more genius business ideas?”
Bdubs had stopped by Shade-E-E’s to pick up some delivery stock, managing to coincide his visit with one of the few times Etho was in his office.
Etho glanced up at Bdubs, blinked, and did a double take, gaze jumping up and down Bdubs’ body. “I see you took some, um, liberties with the uniform.”
Bdubs smirked and adjusted his cap, extending a leg to give Etho a good look at how high his shorts were riding. “You like it?”
Etho’s ears were flushed furiously red. “It’s very. Pink.”
“Chinese red,” Bdubs purred. “Don’t mind me, I’m just here to pick up some stuff.”
Bdubs turned and made a show of looking through the barrels, squatting down as he pulled out ender pearls. He sat back and tapped a finger to his lips. “Etho, where are the wither roses?”
“The barrel above you.” Etho’s voice was strained.
Bdubs stood. “Up here?”
Bdubs could hear Etho shifting in his chair from across the room. “A little higher.”
Bdubs stretched onto his toes, reached as far as he could. “They’re too high, Etho. Can you grab them for me?”
Etho huffed a laugh. “I told you you’re short.”
“I’m 5’10,” Bdubs snapped, frustration leaking into his tone.
Etho laughed and crossed the room to help Bdubs. He stood a little too close to Bdubs than was strictly necessary, hand ghosting over Bdubs’ waist as he brought down the wither roses.
Etho turned to him, a playful spark in his eyes. “Here.”
Bdubs had to lift his chin to meet Etho's gaze. “Thanks,” he said, lips quirking. He took the roses from Etho.
Etho stepped in a little closer, crowding Bdubs against the wall. “Did you need something else?”
Bdubs shrugged. “Can you think of anything? Boss?” He reached out and traced a line down the front of Etho’s jacket.
Etho snorted. “It seems like you have something in mind.”
Bdubs hooked a finger at the edge of Etho’s mask, tugging it down. Etho moistened his lips with his tongue, breath quickening. He was staring at Bdubs’ mouth. Bdubs cocked an eyebrow.
Etho surged forward and pressed Bdubs into the wall, kissing him devouringly. Bdubs threw his arms around Etho’s neck, trying to give as good as he got, his cap falling off in the commotion. Etho’s hands were firm on his waist.
“Ugh, finally,” Bdubs panted when they broke for air.
Etho pulled back, snickering. “How long have you had this planned?”
“I’ll never tell,” Bdubs hummed, trying to tug Etho back towards him.
Etho smirked and grabbed Bdubs by the thighs, hoisting him higher against the wall. Bdubs let out an excited gasp and wrapped his legs around Etho’s waist. “You better show me the ropes, boss!”