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Robert hated the ridiculous bets the Z-Team made. At first it was spending too much money betting on ridiculous things but now it went into physical stuff. If you had the biggest loss you'd have to drink the day old coffee,let someone write Dumbass on your face,wear a bib to a work meeting,etc…
So when Halloween was two weeks away, Robert should have known the Z-Team was going to bet something stupid and they sure did. The loser would have to wear a costume based on the team's taste.The bet was who was going to have the worst shift and everyone chose Invisigal, Waterboy piped up and spoke in her favor;of course he would, he was an optimist. Such qualities were befitting of a good hero, at least Robert thought as much.
Waterboy betted that she was going to do well, unfortunately for him by 10:30am she was sent to the infirmary; turning invisible in the middle of a chase to catch the culprit was a good idea had it not been in the middle of busy Los Angeles traffic. With a fractured nose and a broken leg, Waterboy's fate was sealed: he was going to wear a sexy nurse costume.
“I can't wait to see this, I wish he would let me take pictures of him but whatever,he doesn't even know how to pose anyway.” Prism said as she posted pictures of her costume, the white two piece that Sade wore on tour.
“Imagine if he comes here with scrubs.”Malevola chuckled as she sipped her soda, dressed as a hot priest of all things.
“No way, I specifically told him it was supposed to be Leg Avenue type shit.”Flambae sneered as he grabbed more cheese cubes from the snack table, wearing a Fabio costume,another excuse to expose his chest.
“You people need hobbies,” Robert said as he put more chocolate covered pretzels on his napkins,he was dressed as a Mecha Man because what else was he supposed to wear? He had his bomber jacket on at least.
“You of all people shouldn't be talking” Prism scoffed, tapping away at her phone.
Robert rolled his eyes as he nervously munched on the pretzels, the thought of Waterboy dressed in anything but his wetsuit made his stomach.Would he wear nurse scrubs? Maybe with ducks all over? Or would it be pure white? Would the polyester cling to his wet skin? Exposing all the things Robert reluctantly (but happily) dreamed about.
“H-Hey guys. What's-How are you-How's the party?”
Robert looked up and regretted every decision that led to that moment. Herman looked like a problem,the type of problem that was going to haunt his mind morning, noon, and night. Robert wasn't even aware he dropped his snacks on the floor.
Malevola crushed her cup on her hand as Waterboy approached them“Is that made of latex?”
“Yup.” Prism said as she closed Flambae’s mouth.
Waterboy was wearing a stereotypical sexy nurse costume, instead of a cheap polyester it was made of skintight latex. It was clearly the largest size for someone who wasn't over 6 feet tall.Somehow he forgot Herman was very tall and his legs were as long as a baby giraffe’s which meant his skirt was just below his buttcheeks. If that wasn't cruel enough, he was wearing latex stockings and gloves. The only skin showing were his legs and a bit of his arms; with the water dripping down them he looked borderline pornographic, as if he just walked off an x-rated movie set.
He wasn't wearing goggles either, his beautiful eyes were on full display, ready to make Robert lose himself in them.
Prism gaped at him.“Waterboy, what the fuck…”
“Is this-am I not wearing the right type-style?” He said as he awkwardly turned around, Robert closed his eyes and pinched his nose bridge when he saw how tight the skirt clung to Waterboy's ass. He tried to think of really unpleasant things to keep his boner down.
“Why the fuck are you wearing latex?” Flambae sputtered.
“The salesperson s-said this w-was much better for my predi-my abilities. The water.” Waterboy said as he fidgeted with his hands.
“Where did you even get this?” Malevola said as she gave him a once over,eyes zoning in on his legs.
“I w-went to a-a store-a specialty store.T-They make costumes f-for movies. Adult ones.”
So Robert was right, he was dressed like a porn star. God, even the little hat holding his hair back was latex.
Punch-Up and Coupe, dressed like Clara and the Nutcracker, looked at him like he was a cup of water in a drought while Flambae had to step outside because he was starting to smoke out of his ears.Golem was the only person who gave him a normal compliment, a simple “cute” before mingling with the crowd.
As the party went on, Robert wanted to die;
more people stared at Waterboy, the man didn't leave the corner he was in but he still attracted stares and whispers, his face reddened as the night went on.
The dispatcher hated seeing him look so uncomfortable, he should have been standing straight,mingling,hell talking to other people like the team. He should've been proud of looking so good.
But there he was, wincing and biting his lip whenever anyone reacted to his costume.
Once Sonar(dressed in a Harvard Valedictorian costume)and Invisigal(wearing a makeshift zombie get up) made their appearance, all went to shit.
“What the actual fuck!?” Invisigal said as she rolled her wheelchair closer while Sonar dropped on his knees.“Waterboy, if you don't want to leave and go to my place right now,I am going to actually throw up and cry.”
Robert stared in horror as Waterboy's lips quivered and tears dripped from his eyes.
His breath hitched as he turned and ran away, covering his face with his hands.
“Shit! Waterboy, come back!” Robert ran after him, trying to keep up with the lanky man as he ran out of SDN“Waterboy! Herman!”
They ran down the block, Robert tried to reach for Herman, each step closer came with getting splashed by the continuous stream of tears coming from the younger man. Each drop felt like a nuclear blast. Why hadn't he said something? Done anything?
They ended up in the parking lot of an empty In-N-Out. Waterboy collapsed on his knees, sobbing.
“Hey.” Robert said as he placed a hand over the younger man's shoulder and was swiftly shoved away.
“J-Just let me-please,Isn't it- just fuck- go away. I've never been-I am so-so-so-I haven't-fuck.”
Herman hunched over, forehead touching the ground.“You c-can't even see-you-you d-didn't l-l-l-look at m-me.I am so-I've never- not even- been th-this h-humiliated before.”
Robert felt like a fucking asshole; he knew Herman was insecure but he thought it was just uncomfortable for him, not that he felt humiliated. He should have comforted Herman, told the team to knock it off. He shouldn't have acted like a pig and ogled at the man with everyone else.
“Hey! We've been looking for you. What the fuck happened?” Malevola said, slipping through her portal, she took out her phone and tapped on it quickly. Golem and Sonar popped up behind her, the hybrid wheeling Invisigal through.
“Mal, not right now.” Robert huffed as he took off his jacket and put it over Waterboy's shoulders.“Here, cover up for now.We can go back to SDN and you can change.”
“Why? You look great.” Invisigal said as she wheeled closer. Robert wanted to say something but Flambae’s car sped through and stopped nearby. Jesus this was a fucking mess.
“S-Stop-don't make f-fun of me.”
“I'm being serious.”
“P-Please d-don't speak- lie to me- I'm-I a-already f-f-feel stupid enough!” Waterboy yelled, startling everyone; he even stopped the rest of the team from coming out of the car.“I k-know you l-l-like to tease but I-I'm-I am sick of-I am tired-I know I-I-I am easy to both-to pick-I'm just tired...”
Flambae walked towards him,hands on his hips and glared.“You look fucking hot as hell,you look even better than me. Just for tonight though ”
Waterboy looked up in surprise; his eyes looked big. Robert thought they were beautiful like that, the tears made his silvery orbs shine brighter.
“You look sexy as shit, I don't think I could look as good as you do in that.” Prism said, the dispatcher didn't know how much she meant that but from the way she was staring at him it was probably true.
“I am literally so glad I got hit by a car because fuck you look so fucking sexy.”Invisigal said with a sigh, as if she was reciting poetry and not the craziest sentence anyone ever heard. At least until Punch-Up opened his mouth “I've been trying so hard not to pop a boner the whole night .”
Sonar probably didn't want to be left behind because what the fuck was wrong with that man?“I want you to top me and call me a dirty fucking scum while you destroy my guts.”
“Dude.” Malevola hissed as she hit him.
Waterboy just looked stunned, if it weren't for his face reddening, Robert would have thought he had frozen.
As long as they were being honest and fucking weird about it. Robert took a deep breath and walked towards Herman and crouched down to look at him straight on.
“I will probably be in deep shit with HR for this but I have to say it.I will never ever be able to look at you again without thinking of how painfully hot you look in this costume.”
Herman's eyes dilated “W-What?”
“Colm wasn't the only one trying to hide his boner.” God what a stupid sentence, Herman's standards must've been low as hell if he found that awe inspiring. At least that's what Robert thought as Herman looked at him as if he was something amazing.
Whatever tension the two held, the magnetism that suspended everyone in that moment was broken by an employee who looked like they hadn't slept for 3 days. “YEAH! HI! ARE YOU FREAKS GOING TO ORDER ANY FOOD OR NOT?”
Herman decided to sit on the sidewalk between Malevola and Coupe, clutching his cherry coke as he sipped. Robert choked on his fries, coughing wildly; Punch-Up decided to smack him hard enough to make him stop choking and drop the fries on the floor. He almost died and the last thing he saw was going to send him straight to hell.
At least he didn't feel like the only dumbass; Punch-Up,Flambae,and Prism looked slightly embarrassed as well once they noticed why Robert almost passed in a fast food parking lot. Flambae’s ears were on actual fire “Fucking bitch.”
“A-are you ok,Rob-Robert?”
“Yeah” The dispatcher croaked as he made gestures around his legs.“Your skirt, it ummm…”
“We can see your panties, man.” Golem said between drink sips.
Herman looked down and yelped,his face went deep red, Robert was worried he'd actually faint, although Robert felt he was going to faint too. He knew the costume was too short for wearing shorts but the red latex underwear was definitely not what he thought of either(now it was all he imagined)
Taking pity on him, Coupe took off the jacket from Herman's shoulder and dropped it on his lap at the same time they heard a drunken voice ring out.
“Nurse! I got a wound right here for you to look over!” A random guy was pointing at his crotch while his friends cackled and wolf whistled.
“Fuck off!”
“Eat shit!”
“Go fuck yourself!”
“Pervert.” Sonar sneered as he chomped his burger.
“Like you can talk.” Invisigal scoffed, throwing an empty wrapper at his head.
“He's my friend, not just a guy on the street.” Sonar turned to Waterboy, kneeling on one leg “That being said I meant wanting you to degrade me while you fuck me hard.”
Waterboy shrank a little, using the jacket to cover himself more. Robert really should do something about his errant thoughts because all he kept thinking about was how cute Herman looked. Well that and how much he wanted to punch Sonar.
“That's enough out of you.” Malevola said as she got up and straightened Sonar out.
“Let's call it a night guys, it's midnight. Also if we stay here any longer they'll probably call the cops.” Robert said, turning to look inside, watching as the same employee glared at them. Next to them another older employee was tapping their phone.
Sonar's ears perked up.“They're dialing already.”
“Fuck that shit, see you guys on Monday.” Flambae threw his wrappers on the trash bin.“Want a ride home,Wetwipe?”
“N-No. I can w-walk.”
“What about your grandma?” Prism asked as she turned away from Flambae.
“N-Night nurse. I got one. For h-her.”
“Suit yourself, what about you, Bobert?” Flambae asked, despite walking towards his car in a hurry.
Robert gestured to Herman,“I'll walk him home.”
Everyone left as quickly as a shot when they heard police sirens, Robert rapidly hauling Waterboy from the sidewalk and running away without a destination.
They ended up a few blocks near Robert's apartment building, both panting as the adrenaline wore off. Realizing where he had taken them, Robert blushed, dragging a hand over his face. The other hand still held on to Waterboy's.
“R-Robert?”
He heard a few people whistle and jeer, asking for a sponge bath or a physical, he doubted that was for anyone else since Herman was definitely the sexiest nurse in the vicinity
“Want to stay over at my place? So you don't have to deal with this bullshit.”
The wet man stammered and hugged the jacket closer. “You d-don't-I am-”
“Herman,I am trying to help you and spare you from more unpleasant situations. I've seen your neighborhood,I doubt your look would go unnoticed, especially by your grandmother.”
A bold lie laced in truth and actual concern.
Waterboy nodded“G-Good point.”
The walk to Robert's place is awkward, at least that's how the dispatcher felt. Herman didn't seem to share the sentiment, he was idly chattering.
Robert was so nervous, trying to look forward. Trying to not think of Herman,looking the most attractive he'd ever looked, still holding on to his jacket. Trying not to think they were going to be alone in his apartment. (Beef was at Chase's, he insisted on keeping him for the weekend.)
Once inside,Robert started to sweat profusely. He rushed to his drawer and took out shorts and a wife beater,“Here, you can change in my bathroom.”
“T-Thanks.” Herman said, nodding his head slightly, returning the jacket and walking to the bathroom.
Robert exhaled, taking off his mask and running his hands over his hair; he was so fucked.
He grabbed his phone and was about to call Mandy, wanting to explain the whole situation when he caught a glimpse of Herman through the slightly open door.
Robert stood fixated, watching as Herman removed his shoes and one of the latex stockings.Pale,wet skin came into view,indented from the material.He felt parched, wanting to run his tongue over every single drop. As Herman turned around and bent down and removed the other stocking, his skirt rode up and the dispatcher felt all the blood from his head rush straight down.
Before Robert could even debate the morality of what he was doing, two silvery eyes peeked at him and he felt like a cold wave hit his face.What the fuck was wrong with him?!
Turning around he began to stammer, “Herm, I-I'm- I didn't mean-Fuck I-”
“Um…Rob-Robert. I need-could you h-help me?Please?”
He turned to face Herman and the air caught in his lungs as he saw those beautiful lidded eyes and that tempting slightly pouty mouth.”I-I c-can't reach-grab the z-zipper.”
He turned his body showing off the zipper, not that Robert noticed as all he was looking at was the skirt, it was hitched up way higher than before, the material neatly folded upwards, revealing a small peek of the red latex underwear.
Robert swallowed hard,he wanted to say no, to say it was a bad idea but Herman looked over his shoulder with what Robert could only describe as a sultry look and he knew he was done.
He could take down any foe or villain but Mecha Man was toast against Waterboy. Letting his suit fall to the floor as he walked, Robert made it inside the bathroom and closed the door.
The damn ringing began and Robert picked up his phone and denied the call, flopping back down and wrapping his arms around Herman,unfortunately it rang again.
Grumbling, Robert answered the phone with as much enthusiasm as getting audited,”Ugh…Hello?”
“Robert, I've been messaging you since yesterday, what happened last night?”
“Herman had a little breakdown, he was feeling insecure about his costume.” Robert said as he looked over at his bedfellow, he was still blissfully asleep .
“Oh poor guy, is he ok?
“Yeah, I think he understands he had nothing to worry about” Robert said as he traced his temple, moving ginger hair away from that beautiful face.“The team and I talked to him, we treated him to some food, and he's crashing here with me. ”
“That's good.I'm glad it all turned out alright.”
Mandy sighed“I am surprised about him being insecure though, he looked really really good.”
“He sure did.” Robert said,closing his eyes, remembering how good Herman looked as the costume slipped down his glistening body.
“I won't bother you anymore, thanks for taking care of him, Robert. See you on Monday.“
The dispatcher placed his phone down,snaking his arms around the wet beautiful man and sighing. Thank God he was such a lazy asshole, his mattress was still covered in plastic.
“Hmmm,R-Rob?” Herman said as he stirred awake, rubbing at his eyes.
“Hey, you slept well?” Robert said as he kissed his sweet hero's temple.
“Yeah, it w-was-l-last night It-It f-felt-Wow.” He gushed as he turned and snuggled closer.
“I definitely felt wow.” Robert murmured on his ear as he traced his ring finger down Herman's back, licking his lips as he felt the full body shivers that wracked the younger man.
And the phone rang yet again. Had he killed charitable nuns in his past life?
“Sorry,Hermie” Robert grit his teeth as he answered Flambae's call“Hello?”
“So did you and Waterboy fuck or what?”
Robert sat up“Excuse me?”
“Did you two fuck?”Flambae said, announcing each word,”Jesus Robert, apart from a bitch you're also deaf too?”
Herman sat up, looking at Robert with concern. “R-Robert, are you o-ok?”
“Holy shit! You did fuck!”
“Flambae, do you have to be a jackass so early in the morning?” Robert groaned as he pinched his nose bridge.
“Don't get more bent out of shape, I don't think your insurance can cover much more.I just wanted to know that and I wanted to make sure Wetwipe was ok.”
“Lead with that next time.”
“Nah, this was more important, you just won me and Invisigal a lot of money.”
What the fuck?Robert's body tensed, as Flambae spoke on.
“We made a bet against the Z-Team, she and I laid out everything so that you could finally have sex with Waterboy on Halloween. We've been cooking this up for a month, the office party was just what we needed. I didn't want you bums in my house anyway.”
“Wait so all of it was a ploy by you two? Even Courtney getting hit by a car?” Were they in debt? Or did Sonar influence them too much and now they were into expensive drugs? He kept thinking for logical answers.
“That was all her, I only told her to fuck up a little. I'm sure getting half of the pot is going to make up for it.” Flambae assures.
Robert sighs and lays back down on the pillows.“So everyone was in on it?”
“Everyone but you and Waterboy that is.
Why do you think I insisted so much on the type of nurse outfit?”Flambae chuckles“Although the latex was not my idea. If I have to be honest, I wanted to forget the bet and take him with me but the money was a little bit more pressing.”
“Fuck you.” Robert spat, stretching his hand to caress Herman's face.The younger man grabs his wrist and nuzzles his face closer.
“Don't get your panties in a twist Bob-Bob, you're with him,no? And thanks to that I am two grand richer.”
Robert sat up again, letting go of Waterboy,clutching the blanket with a vice grip.
“Holy shit, you and Invisigal got four thousand dollars because Herman and I got together last night!”
“F-Four th-th-thousand?!” Herman repeated, grabbing his hair, looking distressed.
“Yep, so thank you for the money,I'll treat you and Wetwipe to a nice lunch on Monday.” Flambae said flippantly before he hung up.
“I-I k-k-knew th-that-never i-imagined F-Four thousand.” Herman ran his hands down his face.
“Yeah, that's fucking insane. Wait, you knew about the bet?” Something churned inside Robert's gut, was the costume premeditated? But why had he had that meltdown?
“K-Kinda I mean Courtney is a l-little bit m-more smart-less dumb a-about being i-invisible in d-difficult-dangerous places. Also Sonar isn't v-very quiet.SDN has thin-thin w-walls.”
He looked down at his hands, face reddening “The l-latex w-was n-not m-my-I-I didn't do it-the s-s-salesperson i-insisted. I w-w-wanted s-scrubs with hot-hot p-pant-shorts.I-I k-kind of l-lost-lost cour-s-steam once I-I got th-there.”
Robert hummed, satisfied with the answer and with the thought of Herman wearing wet scrubs with the tiniest shorts possible. Would he have worn anything underneath?
Despite the rather enticing mental image there was a little stinging feeling inside Robert's chest; Herman had plans to seduce him, wearing a little sexy costume, all with the idea of getting Robert in bed.
“We'll try that for next time then.” Robert said getting up and putting his Mecha Man suit on.
“N-Next t-time?” Herman says grabbing the sheets. He had a confused look on his face but his eyes roved all over Robert's body.
“You really didn't think you were going to get away from me, did you?” The dispatcher said as he put his mask up, he looked at Herman expectantly as he tugged his suit pants on but didn't zip them.
Herman gulped, multiple drops of water escaping his pores as his dispatcher approached him. One hand laid him down in bed with the other gripped his waist“R-Rob-Robert?”
“No,not Robert.Mecha Man.” The dispatcher whispered in Herman’s ear.