Incubus Boyfriend: Rommel 2 (special preview)

I’m used to sleeping in most mornings with Nicos, but Rommel is like Ivy and he gets up much earlier. He wakes, slipping out of bed so he doesn’t bother me, which slightly wakes me but I fall back to sleep easily. I don’t fully start to come to until I hear the doorbell ring. I hear Rommel walking down his hallway and talking to someone before coming back in.

I slowly rise, rubbing my eyes as Rommel comes in carrying a paper bag and a tray with drinks. “I wasn’t sure what you liked so I ordered a couple of things.” He wags his finger for me to follow, but I’m not exactly coherent. I just sit there like a lump, still trying to process the fact I am alive and I am awake.

Rommel steps back out with a look on his face. “Hello?” He waves his hand at me. “Does it live? Does the little man that pilots your flesh suit need a key code or command?” He walks back up the platform to the bed and sits down beside me. “Come to Ashley, I promised Ivy you would call her once you got up.”

“I’m up?” I grumble.

Rommel chuckles and rubs my chin. “Ooh, you do grow like a weed don’t you. Such manly stubble first thing in the morning.” He kisses my cheek and gently nibbles. “Wake up for me, we have a date today remember?” He chuckles into my ear. “And I ordered a big, luxurious breakfast.”

“Oh,” I murmur as I begin to regain my consciousness. “Sorry, I’m not a morning person.”

“I got three different types of caffeine for you to help kick you into gear.” Rommel turns my head and kisses me. He pulls back and winces. “That breath!”

“Sorry.”

“No worries, I was the one playing with fire.” He helps me up off the bed and takes me to his kitchen, which aside from the table looks untouched and basically still in shrink wrap. Rommel starts unpacking the paper bag as I sit down. I eyeball a coffee and take it, drinking it even though it’s still black and piping hot.

“Now that’s power,” Rommel chuckles. “Just help yourself to whatever. I do recommend this croissant thing. It’s usually what I get.” He sits down, unwrapping something then pulls out his paper.

“Thank you,” I sigh after I drink the coffee down. “Your home is really nice.”

“This old place?” he chuckles. “Well thank you. Use whatever you want, just clean up after yourself.”

Once I start to eat I begin to feel better, so I make that call to Ivy and Nicos. I add some creamer to my coffee while I wait for an answer.

“There you are,” Ivy says sweetly. “How are you feeling today?”

I feel better hearing her voice. “I’m fine. Rommel was a big help last night.”

“I’m sure. Nicos and I were a mess last night. We knew you were safe and sound, but we missed you so much.”

My heart melts, I love them both so much. “I miss you too. How is your class going?”

“It’s going quite well! Busy of course,” she sighs. “So what do you and Rommel have planned for today? You are letting him do your therapy right?”

“After yesterday I don’t think I have a choice, but I’m looking forward to it.” I take another sip of coffee. “He showed me some of what he does last night.”

“That’s good. I’m glad he’s giving you some warning. Rommel is quite powerful for a single incubus, he trained us and was able to survive,” she giggles.

“I could feel that last night, he was wonderful.”

“Good. I’m glad you two are getting along so well, makes me feel better knowing you have someone to go to when Nicos and I can’t be around.” Her voice sounds so relieved.

“I’ll be fine, Ivy, I promise,” I try to reassure her. “I’m a big boy, I’ll be fine until you get home.”

“I know. I know. Can’t help worry about my baby. So uhm...I do have a request?”

“Really?” I chuckle.

Rommel looks up from his paper with a smile.