“I can’t believe we have to put out fires for dirtbags like that guy.” Ryan sighed.

“Why, Ryan Porter, I’m just shocked you of all people could say such an unholy thing!” Daniel joked, making Ryan roll his eyes.

“Oh shut up. Just because I go to church, doesn’t mean I think highly of every person… everyone has their sins.” Ryan retorted, making me chuckle. Even our golden religious boy here has a hard time with saving no good low lives.

 The no good low life we had a call too fell asleep with a cigarette in his hand and set his couch on fire. At least we were able to get there and put out the fire before it burned down his whole trailer house. But his wife informed us it’s not the first time he’s fallen asleep with a lit cigarette in his hand. She seemed more afraid of him than she did upset about the fire that could have taken her home from her. After Markus had made sure they were all okay, we were able to leave the rest of the situation to the police so a report could be filed with them.

Ryan and Daniel finished putting all their gear up before me, and left to go hit the showers. As I continued putting my bunker gear away, Markus came up behind me, still in his EMT uniform, and clapped his hand on my shoulder, making me jump in surprise, “Jesus, you scared me Papà.” I shook his hand off so I could keep undressing from my gear.

He chuckled gently at me, “My bad, Piccolo. I’m about to get off too, I was wondering if you wanted to join me, Ryan, and Owen. We’re headed to the Blackpearl. Dan is working there tonight, so I guess we’ll see him there too. I figured a game of pool, a few drinks, and a hot show would be nice after a long day at work.”

“Yeah, sure. I wouldn’t mind a couple drinks.” I agreed mostly because I knew Vincent was working tonight.

Markus gave a loud whoop, and continued to stand next to me as I finished undressing from my sweaty work clothes. It felt like I was his sub being graded on the way I stripped out of my clothes in front of my dom. But it’s been ages since I was a sub, even longer since I was Markus’s sub. When I was down to just my briefs, Markus smacked my ass and gave it a hard squeeze.

“Your ass is still as nice as ever, Piccolo.” He said in his deep sultry ‘I’d tap that’ type of voice right in my ear.

“That’s sexual harassment, Papà.” I countered with my own flirtatious tone.

Markus chuckled and physically turned me to face him, “It’s not harassment if you like it, Piccolo.” He smirked at me, our faces way too close together.

I saw Owen appear in the doorway to the locker room, “You should probably back off before your new baby gets mad at you, Markus.” I patted his cheek and ducked away from him. He sighed at me.

“Sometimes, you’re such a joy kill.”

“Hey Owen. Markus here was just telling me what a joy kill I was because I –“

“Shut it, Piccolo.” Markus barked at me. He turned around to face Owen, “Let’s go get changed, Tesoro Mio.”

“Don’t think I’ll let you off that easily, Markus. I saw all that just now.” Owen gave me a slight glare.

I put my hands up in mock surrender, “Hey don’t look at me, I told him to back off. I’m on your team here, Tesoro,” I used a mocking tone for ‘Tesoro’, “besides, he’s not really my type anymore. You’ve got nothing to worry about on my part.” I comforted him.

“Aside from all that, he’s also got himself a little crush on a cutie at the club. This is just a little playful teasing. I swear.” Markus tried to defend himself, though based on the look Owen gave him, it did not seem to be helping.

Markus and Owen continued their conversation as they walked over to the EMT’s locker room, leaving me alone to shower and get dressed in clothes that don’t stink like sweat. I walked into the shower room and found Ryan still in there getting cleaned up, Daniel was already gone. I only took a quick shower, then dressed in the set of somewhat decent clothes I kept in my locker. Honestly, I should just move all my clothes into my locker, I’ve basically been living at the station lately anyway.

“You two ready?” Markus and Owen came back into the locker room to get me and Ryan.

“Yeah, let’s go.” Ryan answered first.

“Yep. I’m ready to get a drink.” I answered.

“I’m pretty sure you mean that you’re ready to see Vin shake his ass on stage. But details, details.” Markus retorted. I rolled my eyes at him.

Once we made it to the club, Markus and Ryan found us an open pool table while Owen and I went to the bar to grab drinks. The bar tender working knew us well since she was my ex-partner, so she didn’t even have to ask what we wanted, she just knew exactly what to make us. It was pretty packed tonight since it was Friday, which meant there was a show tonight.

“Hey Molly. How you been lately?” I asked kindly as she approached us.

“Been good, even found myself a new Daddy last week.” She blushed as she smile cutely, “Any who, here you go boys. You guys made it just in time tonight, the show starts in fifteen minutes.” Molly told us.

“Oh, good to know. What’s tonight’s theme?” Owen smiled sweetly at her.

She smiled, as if to hold back laughing at her own joke, “Firemen Gone Naughty.” She answered with a laugh while looking me over.

“Of course it is.” I shook my head with a slightly smile.

“Oh yeah, Vinny wouldn’t let up on this theme. He basically begged Mama to let them do this one.” She told us.

I rose my eyebrows at her in surprise, “Vincent did? That’s surprising, I would have bet on Dominic asking for it.” I said.

“He actually wasn’t super happy the suggestion. But if you ask, me it’s just ‘cause he wasn’t the one who said it. He seems a tad jealous.” Molly replied.

“Of course he is. That doesn’t surprise me in the slightest.” I said, rolling my eyes.

“Well, let us get these drinks back to the boys. We’ll definitely be back in a little while.” Owen said, nudging me to go back to Markus and Ryan.

As we walked back to our spot, I could see Dominic there getting his flirt on with Markus, while Owen was glaring at him. The kid had no respect for anyone else’s feelings. Ever. I don’t know what I ever saw in him.

“There you are! I wanted to say hi to you guys before the show started. What took you so long?!” Dominic’s whining voice made me sigh and roll my eyes. He clung to me like a needy child.

“Off. Now.” I demanded in my most dominating tone.

“Sorry, sir.” Dominic immediately let go and stepped away from me.

“Don’t cling to me, we are not in any type of relationship anymore.”

“Oh that’s so mean. I’m still willing to be your baby. I know you miss me Roy.” He countered.

“Like hell I do. I ended our contract because I can’t stand you. I used to think you were cute, but you really just never shut up. Plus, what Dom wants a sub that can’t listen? I mean seriously, your disobedience went way beyond just being bratty.” I started to vent my frustration out, but I was stopped by Ryan before I could complain any further.

“Why don’t you go finish getting ready. We’ll be here waiting to see you all perform.” Ryan stepped in, in his characteristic kindness.

“Oh, you look super-hot, by the way.” Markus winked at Dom, smacking his ass. I rolled my eyes again. Owen was clearly not happy about it either. Sometimes I wondered what I ever saw in Markus, and what Owen sees in him now.

“You’re too kind, old man. Can’t wait to see you perform this show your next shift here.” Dominic said with a forced smile. This conversation was boring me. Since it was clear Dominic wasn’t leaving, I decided to walk away and see if I could find my main reason for coming here.

“Employees only, sugar. Who you lookin’ for?” A random voice asked, stopping me from going into the back room where I thought Vinny might be.

“Oh, my bad. Just looking for Vincent. I wanted to tell him to… I guess ‘break a leg’ ? That’s what you say before a performance right?” I answered shyly, scratching the back of my head.

The young looking man smile at me, “I’ll go find him for you.”

Minutes later, Vincent came out wearing a robe to cover up his outfit for the show. Even without seeing the outfit, I could easily tell he looked incredibly sexy. He made anything look good.

“What do you want?” He scowled at me. That through me off a bit. I wasn’t expecting to piss him off just by stopping by to say hi.

“I didn’t mean to bother you. I just wanted to wish you luck tonight. Or I guess, tradition says to say, ‘break a leg’ but I’m not really sure what all that’s about.” I stumbled over my words. It’s weird being this nervous over a guy. I wanted him, but the aura he gave off was such a dominating one that he made me want to submit to him... which made me nervous.

Vincent’s look changed quickly. He gave me a sweet smile, then leaned up on his tip toes to wrap his arms around my neck in a tight hug. “Thanks Roy. I really hope you like it. Where you guys sitting? Maybe I’ll try to go toward you when we go out into the crowd.”

“We’re over by the pool tables. I only wanted to drink, play a few games, and… see you.” I answered, wrapping my arms around his slim waist.

“If you’re a good boy, maybe I’ll give you a little special treat.” Vincent said, giving me a quick peck on the lips. I kissed him back happily.

I desperately wanted whatever special treat he had to give, so naturally, “I’ll be a good boy just for you,” fell out of my mouth faster than I could stop myself. Like I said, something about this man made me want to submit to him.

“Tell your boyfriend bye, shows about to start.” The man who went to find Vincent for me interrupted us.

“He's not my boyfriend... Yet.” Vincent smirked at me, letting me go and pulling out of my arms. “Time for me to go, you better watch me closely.” He said, patting my cheek just before walking back to the dressing room.

I went back to the pool table, Dominic had finally left since he was also a part of the show tonight. I was relieved to see he was gone. It’s been over two year since we split, yet he keeps clinging to me as if I were still his dom. The guy really got under my skin.