[ Aki knows he's not the most open guy in the world, but he thinks he's been pretty good at telling Ai how he feels. Now, though... He groans softly, leaning back into her, tilting his head.
[ A satisfied little giggle bubbles out of him again and like an overly affectionate cat, she butts her head against his shoulder. She knows, of course. Aki's not the sort of guy who'd be this vulnerable with just anybody. But knowing it and hearing it are a little different.
Maybe because Ai of all people knows just how hard it can be to say it. ]
Mm. It's the same for me. I don't need aaany other guy but Aki.
[ She draws it out playfully but her voice is warm enough that she clearly means it. ]
Alright...! Close your eyes and I'll rinse out your hair again. Then I can finish washing your back properly.
[ And get up to everything else she had planned after getting in here with him. Aki's not the only one who's got a sneaky streak in him. ]
[ He is doing his best to share a little more with her, to admit more, but it's more difficult for him. Being open and vulnerable is something that he learned not to bother with, even with the people he was closest to, so trying to find a way to let himself share with Ai has been hard.
He's doing his best for her, though. ]
Good.
[ He tolerates her fans, though, knowing her job and her role, but if anyone else tried to come near her...
[ With a warm burst of water from the shower, she rinses out his hair, combing her fingers through to make sure there's no conditioner left behind. Suds and soapy water pour down the overflow but the water's still nice and warm by the time she decides she's satisfied enough to settle back. ]
There. Ooh, it already feels really good even though it hasn't dried yet...
[ She lets herself indulge in combing her fingers through his hair a few moments longer before her attention goes elsewhere, following the muscles of his back with slow, lazy strokes of her hand. This is the part she'd been looking forward to. ]
Now I'll start here... [ Again, her fingers dig in lightly - for all she said about washing his back, it's clear by the way she's kneading his muscles that this is mostly just an excuse to touch him. ] Unless there's anywhere else you really want me to wash.
It's getting a little long, isn't it? I'll have to use more products to keep it healthy.
[ Or he could get it cut - but Kon wouldn't like that, and he's getting the impression that Ai wouldn't enjoy that either. He'd distracted from his hair quickly enough, though, his eyes widening a little before he relaxes against her, sinking back with a soft groan as her fingers explore.
She is good at this - or maybe he just likes her that much. ]
Mm, no. You can take your time, I'll be good. Whatever you like.
I don't use even half they stuff they give me for sponsorships and everything else, so you can steal some from me if you like. I'll pick out something nice for you.
N[ ot that her mind's actually on Aki's hair any longer, of course. It's all on the way he relaxes under her fingers, leaning back into her touch. It sends a little thrill right through her, even before she's really gotten started. It'd taken long enough for her to know she was even allowed to reach out and touch anyone to begin with and now she's the only one permitted to touch Aki like this. It's a privilege she'll greedily indulge in.
Her hands slide a little further down his back and this time the press of her mouth takes their place, her lips finding the tender spot between his neck and his shoulder. ]
Hey, Aki... what would you like? Since you're already enjoying yourself so much. It sounds like you worked hard today, so I don't mind spoiling you a little.
Pick me something that you want to smell, I guess.
[ Since she's the one who's going to be cuddling him, kissing him, wrapping her arms around him and so forth. Aki doesn't really care all that much about what is going into his hair or on his body in terms of conditioners and moisturisers, but if she does...
He feels her mouth trailing along his skin, and he breathes out softly, closing his eyes. His cheeks are getting red again, and it's not because of the warm water. ]
[ Her breath rushes out in a warm laugh against his skin. ]
Nooooope. ♪ This was just the warmup. I haven't even gotten started yet.
[ Another kiss, a little further up his neck and edged with the threat of a playful bite. She's gotten pretty good at figuring out what Aki likes and finding out that she likes giving it to him just as much had been a very nice surprise. ]
Hm, unless... returning the favour is what you want most right now?
[ It's a little uncomfortable if only because he isn't used to it - because he doesn't know how to take being the one being looked after, rather than the one looking after. He's still adjusting to her tenderness.
It's new, but not unwanted.
His body shivers as she bites him, and he turns his head to glance at her. ]
What I want most is to show you how much I love you, but we'd have to get out for that.
Well, I guess if that's what you want, then I guess I could let you... [ So selfless... ] Hm, how about this? Help me wash out my hair and then we can get out and you can do whateeeeever you like.
[ A gentle tease as he tilts his head back, watching her fondly. She's so cute, endearingly so, and Aki can feel the swell of the affection inside of him, impossible to ignore. And she's his, huh?
[ But she maneuvers her way into place with minimal fuss. It really is the sort of thing she can only get away with in this bath because she's so small. In an ideal world, it'd be really nice to try out one of those huge open air baths with Aki, huh... ]
There...! [ as she settles down in front of him. ] Pick whichever ones you like the smells of most.
[ Aki leans in, kissing the top of her head gently before he starts to get her hair wet, fingers brushing through the just-there tangles before he kisses the crown of her head. ]
Everything I do with Aki is fun. [ That much, at least, is sincere. ] It's just that when we're together like this, I can't help but think of all sorts of other things we can do that are just as fun. Maybe even a little more fun.
[ She shoots him a cheeky grin over her shoulder, just to make absolutely sure he gets the message. ]
[ Aki lets his arms slip down, wrapping his arms around her and drawing her back against his body, so that he can lean in and nuzzle into her skin a little. ]
When I'm with you, all I can think about is how happy I am.
[ There's a pause... and then a laugh comes bubbling out of her, somewhere between embarrassed and fond. ]
Oh, come on... I was trying to flirt and then you came out with something sweet like that. You're making me look bad.
[ Not that she sounds displeased at all - her tone is fond and a little bashful and she presses her wet cheek to the side of his face as he leans in. ]
[ In fact - who cares if her hair still needs rinsing. When Aki's being this sweet, what else is she supposed to do? Water sloshes around dangerously close to the rim of the bathtub as she turns but thankfully, none of it spills. Not that Ai would've cared either way. Now she's facing him, her attention's all on Aki and she lifts her hands to affectionately smush his face. ]
You totally threw me off my groove, you know. [ She's chastising him playfully, a little grin on her face. ] I had it all planned out. Since you made dinner, I was going to do the whole 'a bath and then me for dessert' thing but you went and derailed me.
[ And yet, she's still smiling. ]
And everyone says I'm a handful. It's more like, I've got my hands full trying to dote on you, Aki.
[ As soon as she starts to move Aki's hands are dropping, resting on her hips to make sure she doesn't slip or wobble or accidentally hurt herself. His head is tilted as she looks at him, and he huffs a soft laugh, almost too loud in the quiet of the room, enough to have him shaking his head with all the fondness he can muster. ]
You took good care of me after dinner. I feel very cherished.
[ And, unfortunately, he is a natural caregiver. He doesn't think too much about how his childhood might have shaped that, but it settles comfortably on him all the same: this is the role he was meant to play. The fact that he has someone that he can love and take care of... That feels nice.
[ Smushing his face some more... She's being gentle with him all the same. ]
I should probably say yes, but I'm greedy. I like it when you spoil me just as much as I like spoiling you. [ With a grin: ] I'm greedy like that.
[ As if Aki isn't well aware... ]
Hm, so how about this? You can finish washing my hair out and then... [ Her smile turns catlike with mischief. ] You can see if you still feel like taking care of me after that.
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[ Aki knows he's not the most open guy in the world, but he thinks he's been pretty good at telling Ai how he feels. Now, though... He groans softly, leaning back into her, tilting his head.
She's so beautiful. How did he get this lucky? ]
You're the only one for me.
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Maybe because Ai of all people knows just how hard it can be to say it. ]
Mm. It's the same for me. I don't need aaany other guy but Aki.
[ She draws it out playfully but her voice is warm enough that she clearly means it. ]
Alright...! Close your eyes and I'll rinse out your hair again. Then I can finish washing your back properly.
[ And get up to everything else she had planned after getting in here with him. Aki's not the only one who's got a sneaky streak in him. ]
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He's doing his best for her, though. ]
Good.
[ He tolerates her fans, though, knowing her job and her role, but if anyone else tried to come near her...
Closing his eyes, he tilts his head back. ]
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There. Ooh, it already feels really good even though it hasn't dried yet...
[ She lets herself indulge in combing her fingers through his hair a few moments longer before her attention goes elsewhere, following the muscles of his back with slow, lazy strokes of her hand. This is the part she'd been looking forward to. ]
Now I'll start here... [ Again, her fingers dig in lightly - for all she said about washing his back, it's clear by the way she's kneading his muscles that this is mostly just an excuse to touch him. ] Unless there's anywhere else you really want me to wash.
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[ Or he could get it cut - but Kon wouldn't like that, and he's getting the impression that Ai wouldn't enjoy that either. He'd distracted from his hair quickly enough, though, his eyes widening a little before he relaxes against her, sinking back with a soft groan as her fingers explore.
She is good at this - or maybe he just likes her that much. ]
Mm, no. You can take your time, I'll be good. Whatever you like.
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N[ ot that her mind's actually on Aki's hair any longer, of course. It's all on the way he relaxes under her fingers, leaning back into her touch. It sends a little thrill right through her, even before she's really gotten started. It'd taken long enough for her to know she was even allowed to reach out and touch anyone to begin with and now she's the only one permitted to touch Aki like this. It's a privilege she'll greedily indulge in.
Her hands slide a little further down his back and this time the press of her mouth takes their place, her lips finding the tender spot between his neck and his shoulder. ]
Hey, Aki... what would you like? Since you're already enjoying yourself so much. It sounds like you worked hard today, so I don't mind spoiling you a little.
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[ Since she's the one who's going to be cuddling him, kissing him, wrapping her arms around him and so forth. Aki doesn't really care all that much about what is going into his hair or on his body in terms of conditioners and moisturisers, but if she does...
He feels her mouth trailing along his skin, and he breathes out softly, closing his eyes. His cheeks are getting red again, and it's not because of the warm water. ]
You've spoiled me enough. Isn't it your turn?
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Nooooope. ♪ This was just the warmup. I haven't even gotten started yet.
[ Another kiss, a little further up his neck and edged with the threat of a playful bite. She's gotten pretty good at figuring out what Aki likes and finding out that she likes giving it to him just as much had been a very nice surprise. ]
Hm, unless... returning the favour is what you want most right now?
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[ It's a little uncomfortable if only because he isn't used to it - because he doesn't know how to take being the one being looked after, rather than the one looking after. He's still adjusting to her tenderness.
It's new, but not unwanted.
His body shivers as she bites him, and he turns his head to glance at her. ]
What I want most is to show you how much I love you, but we'd have to get out for that.
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Well, I guess if that's what you want, then I guess I could let you... [ So selfless... ] Hm, how about this? Help me wash out my hair and then we can get out and you can do whateeeeever you like.
[ Totally fair trade, of course. ]
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[ A gentle tease as he tilts his head back, watching her fondly. She's so cute, endearingly so, and Aki can feel the swell of the affection inside of him, impossible to ignore. And she's his, huh?
Incredible. ]
Get in front of me, then.
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[ But she maneuvers her way into place with minimal fuss. It really is the sort of thing she can only get away with in this bath because she's so small. In an ideal world, it'd be really nice to try out one of those huge open air baths with Aki, huh... ]
There...! [ as she settles down in front of him. ] Pick whichever ones you like the smells of most.
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[ Aki leans in, kissing the top of her head gently before he starts to get her hair wet, fingers brushing through the just-there tangles before he kisses the crown of her head. ]
Can you pass me the ones you used?
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[ Bullying it is, then. But she passes the strawberry scented bottles back to him and settles in without any further complaint. ]
Between this and our phone charms, next thing you're going to want is matching outfits.
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[ Aki leans back, taking the bottle before he reaches to get her hair damp. He's going to treat her right. ]
I wouldn't go that far.
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What, you don't want me to dress you up to match with me? Pfft, you never let me have any fun.
[ Not that Aki needs her to dress him up, as funny as it is to imagine them coordinating outfits. Their styles aren't even a little similar. ]
I guess we're sticking to phone charms, then.
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[ He's literally in a bath with you washing your hair, sweetpea, he could've not offered at all!
Still, he leans in to kiss the back of her head. ]
That's enough for me.
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[ She shoots him a cheeky grin over her shoulder, just to make absolutely sure he gets the message. ]
Are you gonna tell me you don't?
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[ Aki lets his arms slip down, wrapping his arms around her and drawing her back against his body, so that he can lean in and nuzzle into her skin a little. ]
When I'm with you, all I can think about is how happy I am.
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Oh, come on... I was trying to flirt and then you came out with something sweet like that. You're making me look bad.
[ Not that she sounds displeased at all - her tone is fond and a little bashful and she presses her wet cheek to the side of his face as he leans in. ]
So I guess you win this round.
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[ His arms squeeze her, his mouth leans in to kiss her, and he sighs against her skin, beyond happy. ]
I just want to love you, the best way I can.
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[ In fact - who cares if her hair still needs rinsing. When Aki's being this sweet, what else is she supposed to do? Water sloshes around dangerously close to the rim of the bathtub as she turns but thankfully, none of it spills. Not that Ai would've cared either way. Now she's facing him, her attention's all on Aki and she lifts her hands to affectionately smush his face. ]
You totally threw me off my groove, you know. [ She's chastising him playfully, a little grin on her face. ] I had it all planned out. Since you made dinner, I was going to do the whole 'a bath and then me for dessert' thing but you went and derailed me.
[ And yet, she's still smiling. ]
And everyone says I'm a handful. It's more like, I've got my hands full trying to dote on you, Aki.
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You took good care of me after dinner. I feel very cherished.
[ And, unfortunately, he is a natural caregiver. He doesn't think too much about how his childhood might have shaped that, but it settles comfortably on him all the same: this is the role he was meant to play. The fact that he has someone that he can love and take care of... That feels nice.
Leaning in, he kisses her forehead. ]
Do you want me to relent a little?
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I should probably say yes, but I'm greedy. I like it when you spoil me just as much as I like spoiling you. [ With a grin: ] I'm greedy like that.
[ As if Aki isn't well aware... ]
Hm, so how about this? You can finish washing my hair out and then... [ Her smile turns catlike with mischief. ] You can see if you still feel like taking care of me after that.
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[ Aki smiles as he leans into her, pressing his mouth against her jaw, gently, his hands still on her hips. He rocks up, just a little. ]
I want to devour you.
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