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[fluorite]

[ because sometimes things happen and you can't help it

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[fluorite]

[ He sets a hand on Yael's thigh, squeezing at the muscle underneath his fingers. It's a tight, comforting sort of squeeze rather than anything meant to incite arousal. ]

I still am, Sheza.

[ Yael may be perfectly alive and breathing, but that doesn't assuage his worries all the way. ]

[weaseled]

[...Yeah. Of course he was. Yael lets the silence linger for a spell, swallowing around the forming lump in his throat and making an attempt to eat his meal. He can't let Yuui's efforts go to waste no matter how nonexistent his appetite.]

Well, I can't tell you to quit it without pissing you off, so I won't.

[fluorite]

[ That earns a real smile from him. ]

Nope, you can't. You've learned well.

[ He leans to the side, pressing a soft kiss to Yael's cheek. Yuui doesn't pull away, however, instead resting his forehead on Yael's shoulder. ]

I thought I would give you a couple of days in case you were busy, but once more than that passed, I knew that wasn't the case.

[weaseled]

[But Fai, him stinky... Oh well. If Yuui wants to lean against him, Yael can't tell him not to. Far more selfishly, he doesn't want him to stop.]

You could at least yell at me for not returning your calls.

[fluorite]

[ He reaches out to place his hand atop Yael's as he presses his cheek against his shoulder. ]

You're such a jerk, not answering my calls when you knew it make me worry. I should put you into time out.

[weaseled]

[That, at least, gets a small puff of laughter.]

Maybe you should, but let me have a shower first.

[His last shower as a free man...]

[fluorite]

Fine, fine. After you eat some of your food.

[ Yuui leans away so he can pick up Yael's fork, twirling some of the spaghetti around it before he holds it up to his lips. ]

Say "ahh"~

[weaseled]

Ah.

[Is he seriously being fed like a baby...? This situation is so ridiculous that Yael can't even feel sorry for himself, wow. At the same time, holy shit. His boyfriend is super cute. Truly, he does not deserve this man.

Yael's lips part to allow for the delivery of the pasta train.]

[fluorite]

Good boy.

[ He'll watch Yael chew before he brings more spaghetti up to his lips. If this is how he can get Yael to eat, then he doesn't mind doing it.

Plus... it's cute to watch Yael eat like this. ]

[weaseled]

[A muted hmph, but it isn't one of discontent. Being fed like this should be embarrassing, but he can't claim to mind it, eating bite after bite of spaghetti in the same juvenile fashion. As long as he doesn't admit to himself that he's enjoying being babied, Yael can keep allowing it to happen.]

You need to eat too, you know.

[fluorite]

I will after I take care of you first. Let me prioritize you just this once, alright?

[ He leaves no room for questioning in his tone, either, and Yael knows that Yuui will fight him on this. Once all the spaghetti is cleared off the plate, he reaches up to run his fingers through that oily hair. ]

I hope eating has made you feel a little bit better.

[weaseled]

[He almost cringes when Yuui threads his fingers through his dirty hair. He knows it's dirty, doesn't he? Getting his hands messy like this isn't what Yael wants for him, and so he sighs, sitting back with crossed arms.]

Let me shower. I'll be quick.

[fluorite]

[ He knows, he can see it and feel it, but it's clear in the way he moves to do it again that he simply doesn't give a shit. ]

Want some help? I'll condition your hair and everything.

[ But he won't push. Yuui is starting to learn where he should push Yael and where he shouldn't—this is a battle he isn't going to fight. ]

[weaseled]

[Yael sighs, glancing off to the side.]

You seriously think I need help cleaning myself?

[There's no fight in his voice, but he has to put up some token resistance, doesn't he? He'd like that very much, Yuui, but this is one of those cases where a little friendly insistence will go a long way.]

[fluorite]

[ He lightly shoves Yael's shoulder. ]

I didn't say you need it. I asked if you wanted any.

[ Yuui grabs his own plate and starts to eat, waiting until he swallows to speak. ]

Honestly, I'd like to help you.

[weaseled]

[His sigh isn't purely performative— he's tired, but Yuui's company is enough to keep him from tottering off to spend another several hours molded to the couch cushions. A bath with a little assistance from a pair of loving hands... Yeah, that doesn't sound so bad.]

Fine. Since you insist.

[Hmph!!! (affectionate)]

[fluorite]

Wow, you're so agreeable~

[ He laughs to himself before he hurriedly finishes up his own spaghetti. Can't keep his very depressed boyfriend waiting, after all. ]

Come on.

[ Yuui motions for Yael to get up. ]

I'll even keep my underwear on for you, if you want that.

[weaseled]

Right, right...

[Yael hauls himself to his feet and ambles towards the bathroom, guiding Fai there, but. Wait. His brow arches.]

What, were you planning on getting naked to wash my hair?

[fluorite]

[ He gives Yael a Look, one that speaks a thousand words that all eventually come to the same meaning—no shit. ]

I was going to join you in the shower. Why would I go in with clothes on?

[weaseled]

[Well excuse him, princess. Yael guides them into the bathroom and flicks on the light, filament bulbs flickering and the fan sluggishly whirring to life. It's a quaint bathroom, all things considered, and one a sole male occupies as evidenced by the lack of quality toiletries.]

I'm not loaning you my underwear if you get yours wet. Want a bath?

[A shower is fine, but if Fai insists on joining him, a bath would be nicer.]

[fluorite]

[ Yuui can't help it. He pulls a face, one that said he's dissatisfied with what Yael has on offer. ]

...Sure. We can do a bath.

[weaseled]

[Yael? Yael genuinely does not get it. He's got all the necessities here: bar soap, cheap shampoo, and a serviceable conditioner. What more does he need?]

Why the hesitation?

[fluorite]

You have no bath salts, no bubbles, not even body wash...

[ Good god. This is a nightmare.

But Yuui presses on and turns on the water, letting it get reasonably warm before putting in the stopper. ]

[weaseled]

...Heh.

[He had a feeling that's what the issue was. Yael undresses, pulling his shirt off overhead and kicking his sweats into a far corner of the bathroom.]

Go to the store on base and buy some. It'll take you five minutes at most. My wallet's on the kitchen counter.

[fluorite]

[ Yuui runs his fingers through the water, checking the temperature as he frowns. ]

You really think I'm going to leave you alone now that I finally have you in my sight?

[ He's absolutely not going to do that, even if he knows Yael won't keep him from coming back in. The last thing he wants to do is leave Yael to himself now. ]