Noah's New Plan - 28. Chapter 28

Eli checked the time on his phone yet again.

It was a fairly slow night at the Buckle, which only made things worse. He wasn't checking IDs and he wasn't tossing assholes out onto the street, so it gave home time to let his mind wander. Naturally, that meant thinking of his boyfriend. He couldn't wait for this never ending shift to come to a close so he could go be with Noah.

The two men had received their test results from the clinic today and Eli was ready to celebrate.

When they went to get tested, Noah had been mortified by the personal questions the nurse asked. Having been tested before, Eli knew what to expect. He couldn't help but laugh at Noah's embarrassment.

Maybe it would be easier to pass the time if Noah was here with him.

Eli pulled his phone from his pocket. Instead of checking the time, he opened the text message app.

What you doing? he wrote.

After a moment, Noah replied. Waiting for you... in bed

Fuck. Eli's cock started to stiffen in his jeans, making it very uncomfortable to sit on that damn stool.

Get dressed. Come to the Buckle and hang with me

Give me 30 mins

Eli chuckled to himself. Maybe he could get Noah back into Rex's office for a little pre-game foreplay action. The dirty thoughts that ran through his head did not help the tight pants situation.

While he waited for his boy, he had to check a few IDs. Every time the door opened, he expected Noah. In the meantime, he broke up one fight... and he checked the time on his phone a dozen times.

It had been over thirty minutes, so when the door opened, Eli did not expect... him.

"For real?" Eli groaned. "What the fuck are you doing here?"

Reagan flashed his ID, then moved to sit in the empty stool next to Eli. "I just wanted to talk."

"Move along, kid," Eli said gruffly and turned in his seat. "I can't help you with that."

Reagan put his hand on Eli's forearm. A seductive smile spread across his lips. "Isn't there somewhere we can go? To talk? Where it's quiet?"

Eli recoiled, pushing Reagan's hand aside. "No. Now get the fuck out of here, before I throw your ass out the door."

Reagan slid off the stool and moved in close. "I need to tell you something about Noah."

"If you think I'm gonna listen to any of your lies, you're dumber than I thought."

"You know he's fucking Derek, don't you? I got proof."

Eli didn't take the bait. He knew damn well Noah wanted nothing to do with his ex. Besides, Eli kept Noah plenty satisfied.

"It's true," the kid continued. "We could get back at them." He placed his hand on Eli's thigh and squeezed. "Oh." His mouth opened in exaggerated surprise. "You're so big and strong."

Eli sighed. "Okay. I've officially lost my patience with you." He grabbed Reagan's offending hand and squeezed it. The kid yelped in pain and tried to pull back, but Eli wasn't letting go. He yanked him, pulling him outside the club.

"Go away. Don't come back."

"What the hell's going on here?"

Eli wanted to scream. He turned around to find Derek on the sidewalk, glaring at the both of them.

"What are you doing here?" Reagan asked. "Are you following me? We know you and Noah are fucking." He managed to say it with an air of confidence. He placed a palm on Eli's chest. "So we decided to give you a taste of your own medicine."

"Oh, for fuck's sake." Eli moved away from Reagan, slapping his hand away.

Derek's face grew red with anger. "I knew you were fucking around behind my back. But with him?" The last word came out with a spray of spittle.

Eli scoffed. "Dude, I wouldn't fuck this spoiled little brat with your dick."

"You're the one fucking around behind my back!" Reagan's voice began to climb. "Don't deny it. I know you've been with your ex. Noah. You can't stop talking about him. Nothing I do is ever as good as Noah. I hate him!"

Eli had enough. "You need to take this drama bullshit somewhere else, because I've had it. Officially. If I see either of you again, or hear of you bothering Noah--"

Derek puffed his chest out. "You can't threaten me. I'll have you arrested."

Rex stepped out of the bar. "Is there a problem here?" The big man looked imposing as he folded his arms across his chest.

"No," Eli replied. "They are leaving. For good."

Derek looked between Eli and Rex and wisely decided it was time to go. He and Reagan reluctantly left, arguing and shouting as they walked down the sidewalk.

"I think they're done," Eli said. He couldn't help but smirk. But then again, maybe they'd stick together. Lord knows the two miserable fucks deserved each other.

"You're done, too," Rex said. He tipped his head to the side where Noah stood. "Go home. Be with your boy." He turned and went back inside.

"Did you catch any of that?" Eli asked as Noah moved to stand at his side.

"Some. But you know what?"

"What?"

"I don't care. That drama... Derek... it's all part of my past. I'm ready for the future. I'm all about a new list, a new plan. And you're number one on it."

Eli grabbed Noah, swung him around, and then pinned him against the wall. He took a few seconds to admire his boy's handsome face. He then proceeded to kiss the hell out of him.