It had been quite the week, one that would remain fresh in his mind for a good long time. It felt like he had graduated to another complete level of adulthood after this week, what with the bonding bite he had set into Gabe's thigh and had one returned in kind. A pledge in the heat of the moment that he didn't regret even as the fog of heat and rut cleared out permanently for a time.
When he was nudged awake, it was with a clear head and a room that was still heavily smelling of sex. He was convinced to the shower, washing himself thoroughly and working strained tired muscles in the hot water. After that, it was actually into clothing, which felt strange after nearly a full week of being nude. It was a sense of normal that snapped reality back into place for him as he headed out after a kiss to Gabe's forehead to go in search of food.
It would probably be the last meal they would have to eat in their room anyway.
Mess hall was just a cafeteria, and it was filled with the rest of the SEP soldiers still on base. Most turned to look at him as he strode in with his head held high, though he smiled at those he was close to and waved greetings to everyone else. There were more than a fair share of knowing looks and buddy's glancing between each other. He grabbed a full tray of food for two and actually stopped at the table to chat with the other soldiers.
Most conversation was cordial, catching him up to speed on the plan. A few asked how Reyes was and one asked how Reyes was in bed. Jack ignored the over the top question the first time, but when it was asked a second, he glared at the rough-around-the-edges soldier in question. Someone else slapped him for Jack and that was enough.
He headed back to the room, aware that there would be more of such antics once he and Gabriel emerged from their previous solitude. He returned to the room with a tray and a clear head, smiling warming at the omega sitting dressed and styled up normally. "Burgers, potato salad and corn on the cob today. I grabbed the chocolate cake too."
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When he was nudged awake, it was with a clear head and a room that was still heavily smelling of sex. He was convinced to the shower, washing himself thoroughly and working strained tired muscles in the hot water. After that, it was actually into clothing, which felt strange after nearly a full week of being nude. It was a sense of normal that snapped reality back into place for him as he headed out after a kiss to Gabe's forehead to go in search of food.
It would probably be the last meal they would have to eat in their room anyway.
Mess hall was just a cafeteria, and it was filled with the rest of the SEP soldiers still on base. Most turned to look at him as he strode in with his head held high, though he smiled at those he was close to and waved greetings to everyone else. There were more than a fair share of knowing looks and buddy's glancing between each other. He grabbed a full tray of food for two and actually stopped at the table to chat with the other soldiers.
Most conversation was cordial, catching him up to speed on the plan. A few asked how Reyes was and one asked how Reyes was in bed. Jack ignored the over the top question the first time, but when it was asked a second, he glared at the rough-around-the-edges soldier in question. Someone else slapped him for Jack and that was enough.
He headed back to the room, aware that there would be more of such antics once he and Gabriel emerged from their previous solitude. He returned to the room with a tray and a clear head, smiling warming at the omega sitting dressed and styled up normally. "Burgers, potato salad and corn on the cob today. I grabbed the chocolate cake too."