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[ YOU PUT A TUB IN THE CENTER OF THE LIVING ROOM i'm going to be honest this house is probably a disaster for so many reasons. tobari makes an annoyed noise as he glanced back at the table— ] Can you at least put the cake in the fridge.

[ even as he lets himself be pulled along, knowing that this request is futile. FINE. HE'LL JUST PUT THE CAKE BACK AFTER THE HOUR IN THE TUB (already resigned to the time restriction being ignored)

when they actually make it to the tub, he'll just turn the knobs to start filling it... he'll check the temperature to make sure it's whatever raf prefers, even if tobari probably prefers it scalding hot. he'll be reasonable today. as he's doing this, he seems to remember something ]

Ah, someone gave me scents for the bath. Do you want to try them?

[ tobari is truly living with so much...

per usual, rafayel is pretending not to hear him. he'd say thomas can put it away later when he inevitably dials their intercom tomorrow morning, asking where he went. regardless, as it currently stands, it's a later him's problem and not a current one.

that said, while tobari is already filling the tub, rafayel is already unbuttoning his shirt. he stops midway, before peeking over at tobari. ] Scents?

[ ... ] What kind? This isn't a trap, is it?

You'd deserve it if I trapped you.

[ IMAGINE IF THEY SMELLED BAD AND TOBARI ALSO GOT IN THE TUB. no, he'll go find the package from where he stored it in a cabinet nearby so it's not too far from the living room tub i guess. he'll hand it over to rafayel. it's a collection of essential oils and fancy scent collection, something definitely more elegant and feminine but tobari is used to just receiving hand-me-downs from people ]

I complained about your tub and a friend thought she was being funny when she handed it to me. They smell fine, though.

[ he also didn't trust and opened the bottles one by one to test... he'll let rafayel pick something out if he wants, occupying himself with letting his hair out of its style today, putting aside the decorative hair ornament, and trading it for putting his hair up in a high bun. if it gets wet again, he's making it rafayel's problem ]

Do you think all fish deserve to be caught?

[ damn, spoken like a landlubber...

but, that said, he does end up taking the package and pulling out each oil. he reads the labels carefully, before: ] They say citrus, limes, and grapefruit are often used to mimic the feel of ocean water. [ he doesn't consider that they're particularly close, he does eye the ingredient list. ] But, this one also uses seaweed?

[ did you know rafayel can go into heat from scents... jk

except, not really. but, anyway. he chooses the one with notes of bergamot, fruit, and a bit of fresh tea.

he's also already placing a cold hand on the back of tobari's neck to surprise him. he has every intention to get him wet. ]

[ everything i learn about lads makes me feel like i'm losing touch with reality thank you

tobari jolts just slightly from the touch because he was focusing on unfastening his shirt next—and he grumbles half-heartedly. one hand keeps working the buttons undone and his other comes up to catch rafayel's at the wrist ]

Are you trying to make this a group effort? You're not being very helpful if so.

[ well, he knows rafayel was being an annoyance for fun but still ]

[ if it's not me who curses you with knowledge it's your sister

the way tobari startles gets an easy smile from him. he'd go in for a second touch, but he can already feel tobari seizing his wrist like he often does. ] Were you actually looking for help? [ instead of using his free hand, rafayel leans down and dips his face close to tobari's shoulders. he uses his teeth to try and pull tobari's shirt down.

before, looking back up at tobari like he's proud of himself. ] How's that?

[ help me

whatever tobari was expecting, it sure wasn't that. it startles him again, but this time into laughter. what the fuck. he'll let go of raf's wrist, instead bringing his hand to the back of his neck to pull him closer and reward him with a kiss for his efforts i suppose.

despite the sweet gesture, he can only say, ]

Why the hell are you like this? Have you always been this bad at flirting?

[ it should be illegal to be this fond anyway ]

[ WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING!!!!

he's almost embarrassed when tobari bursts out laughing. before he can even begin complaining about it, he feels tobari's lips graze against his. it's quick, and yet he leans into it naturally. it's easy for him to get absorbed in these light touches, and he almost forgets that tobari?? questioned his flirting?? ]

Hey. For the record, you've always liked this. [ he also gives tobari a light kiss on the side of his lips, before pulling back. ]

Come on, hop in. [ rafayel is also finishing getting undressed, though he does keep a towel around his waist. ]

[ quick clarification: ] I've always liked you.

[ but the way that rafayel flirts is sometimes insane. if he admitted himself to the hospital for tobari's attention, tobari would scold him for wasting the nurse's time but still drive him home even though he's fake ill.

anyway, tobari is here for a bath. it does not occur to him to keep a towel around his waist with that in mind, even though he's also pausing to collect their discarded clothes and put them off to the side. he's not fully domestic enough to fold them but he doesn't want to leave them on the floor... after putting in the fragrances that raf picked out that may or may not make him go into heat i suppose, then tobari'll actually slip into the tub with a contented sigh.

he thinks it's stupid that it's in the living room but he'll accept the perks ]

Same thing.

[ he says with zero hesitation as he's already settling into the water next to tobari. he's careful where he sits, watching out for tobari's limbs, before he also dips his body into the tub at a careful, relaxed pace. once he's all in, he's already grabbing tobari's legs and letting him rest them over his.

thankfully, the balcony door being open means they get a decent amount of fresh air, and the floor to ceiling windows still give a good view of the beach and the inky black horizon. he finds himself staring outside briefly, before looking back to tobari. ] You always complain, and yet you look like you're enjoying it.

[ time to also move to massage tobari's calves. ]

Are you summarizing my feelings on your living room tub or our relationship?

[ is there such a thing as being too honest?

tobari complains a lot and grouches endlessly because rafayel is a headache and a half—but he's unabashedly straightforward about the affection he feels anyway. he's easy-going enough to let rafayel move him as he pleases, even though his eyebrows raise slightly to be on the receiving end of a massage. ]

—I'll get you back after.

[ because he thinks it's a sweet gesture, but he really doesn't ever expect to be the one doted on ]

[ rafayel is a lover... sadly. all lemurians live and died for love, and so maybe he just wasn't an exception to that rule. that said, he does rub his palms over his muscles, gently, but with just enough force. he looks like he's kind of having fun, even if it's an idle motion as he tilts his head at tobari. ]

I don't know. You were so rough last time.

[ going to lift tobari's leg a little higher because...

it smells nice. he's ... sniffing. leave me bijou alone. ]

Was I—

[ why would i leave you alone. i'm going to remind you that you never had to roll for this.

. . . . . ? ]

Raf?

[ where does he start with this. maybe by trying to pull his leg out of rafayel's grasp ]

[ he grips it a little tighter, and he breathes in the scent of the essential oils. it almost smells like perfume on tobari's body. he keeps his hold over him as he continues smelling, letting his cheek rub against his leg. his breathing is a little erratic, and it's clear something is off. ]

You smell... strange. It's so weird... it's like it's familiar. [ with the way he's rubbing himself against tobari's calves... if rafayel wasn't already without his clothes, he may have been taking his clothes off with how hot he suddenly feels. ]

[ tobari right now: did we get pranked with fucking aphrodisiacs

except he feels fine? ]

Raf.

[ this time a little more sternly, trying to get his attention properly. tobari will sit up, his hand reaching out to catch rafayel by the chin directly and make him turn toward him. his other hand wraps around rafayel's wrist yet again, pulling his hand off tobari's leg so that he doesn't have to contort himself uncomfortably for this. ]

Hey. Eyes on me.

[ this is not unlike trying to train a misbehaving pet. he does not know it is catnip time ]

[ hearing his name, he does try to focus his eyes on tobari, even if it feels like it takes all his strength to do so. he feels heady and kind of out of it, and he feels like the only thing he really wants is...

when tobari grabs his arm and he loses his grip on tobari's leg, he looks genuinely hurt. he can't help but make a small noise in discontent, before he does end up inching closer. he is clearly trying to smell his collar bone next, and he leans in to nip him. ]

I know this is a trap... If I look for too long, you're going to make me stop.

[ i can't even blame rafayel for deciding to bite tobari's collarbones because his tattoos really look so good all the time

even though his response is just a long-suffering sigh as he works out the mental math in his head about the merits of staying in the bath... he wanted to only soak for thirty minutes but not like this.

still, he doesn't ever want to deal with that hurt look. so he presses his lips to rafayel's temple and then his cheek, trying to soothe him ]

I'll give you what you want—I just have to want it, too.

[ and he doesn't want to be folded like a pretzel to have his leg sniffed, but he can work with this. his hand falls to rafayel's waist, steadying him ]

I might want to move to the bed, though.

[ INSTEAD OF IN THE APHRO WATER(????) (WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON) ]

[ when he feels the kisses, it only ignites something else in him. he feels desperate somehow, and it probably shows in the way he holds onto tobari's shoulder now. he knows he should probably get out of this water, but to be blunt... he doesn't want to. which is also why he presses his chest up against tobari and slots their lips together in a sloppy kiss. he presses his tongue against tobari's lips and more than that he seems to only pull away just enough to breathe in the scent around his neck. ]

No... I won't let you leave. If you're here to take me then...

[ he's clearly talking nonsense... he acts like tobari is kidnapping him as opposed to them having been taking a nice bath minutes prior. ]

If you want me to stop, you have to stop... luring me in.

[ he misses pretzelbari... if you think about it the feet soak the longest. ]

[ NO MORE FEET

anyway i need to note that tobari is the most ungrateful person in the world because his sweet fish boyfriend is hot and bothered and he's out here like 'i just wanted to take a bath? why did this become a pain in the ass? but someone has to do him so i suppose it has to be me'

also can you imagine him having a conversation with the person who gifted him these scents like 'enough with your horny pranks' because he thinks they're aphro-spiked and they're just like ????????????

back to the tag i guess

simple fact is that tobari doesn't know how to fix this—but he does know that he can't just leave rafayel upset or risk him feeling hurt again. for some reason, that is the worst case outcome to him. so instead, he accepts the kisses that come and parts his lips to deepen the kiss. it's when his own tongue darts out to lick into rafayel's mouth that tobari takes his own initiative and reaches behind him to lift the drain of the bathtub so it starts to empty. fine! skip the bed! but he's had enough of this horny water!

his hand at rafayel's waist grips and guides him so that he can be as close as he wants, encouraging him onto tobari's lap. he endures the delirious mumbling, but he'll also try to shut up rafayel with his personal favorite method: kissing his lover so passionately he can't see straight.

tobari returns bite for bite—though his nip is on rafayel's bottom lip, chiding ]

I'm right here, Raf. Come on.

[ just focus on him and maybe that'll simplify things away from the delirium ]

[ HELP that's so funny... but tobari is genuinely so valid, even if rafayel himself is suffering so bad. "but someone has to do him so i suppose it has to be me" sex game premise #2. which would also explain the aphro-spiked soaps...

jk, but can tobari please have this argument with this npc. maybe it's yona.

when he hears the water begin to drain, his eyes do dart back to tobari. he presses his palm against tobari's chest, just enough to wriggle enough space for him to release a quiet noise of complaint, a sound mixed with both parts pleasure and displeasure in equal measure. yet in spite of it, he finds tobari's kisses to be too enthralling to drag himself away from for too long. if his objective was to derail rafayel, it's a success.

when rafayel does manage to pulls himself away again, he drums the tips of his fingers on the tattoo on tobari's chest. ] Can I... [ he doesn't actually end up asking before he leans in and starts sucking on inked skin. even when he stops, he's rubbing his head back and forth against his chest... ]

[ please do not make excuses for him.......... also why do you want the npc to be yona i'm crying

they've probably fallen into bed enough times that tobari no longer feels the need to be so careful with rafayel—but he still often errs on the side of thoughtful and romantic whenever he personally initiates. aphro is annoying—mostly for the way that rafayel still seems uncomfortable even when tobari tries to give him what he wants. though in the end, it really only makes him try harder to help alleviate some of that discomfort.

there's a brief hitch in his breath when rafayel fixates on his tattoo for a second, followed by a low laugh when rafayel just nuzzles against him afterward. tobari's hand comes up to the the back of rafayel's head, gently tangling in his hair, and pulls just enough to incline his head back and chin upward to reclaim his attention again. tobari leans in himself, pressing his nose against rafayel's cheek and similarly nuzzling in briefly in an affectionate little gesture to balance out the stern motion with something a little sweet ]

Thanks for the gift. [ a hickey he won't even be able to cover up with concealer because it's against his tattoo. well. he'll figure that out later ] Let me give you something too, love.

[ the way that rafayel being so out of it makes tobari doting enough to use a rare pet name that he's not even sure rafayel will remember.

also his free hand resting at rafayel's hip will begin to trace a spicy path downward—but also i will tag smut once every six months if we are lucky so we sure might need to ftb. please know tobari will take care of rafayel for as long as it takes but he will try to make it to the bed eventually, but if not then the couch will be his compromise. ]

[ because hak and soowon also have to be happy. i don't make the rules (except i guess i am trying to make the rules yeah)

in comparison to tobari's steady, romantic approach, rafayel's was likely a lot more volatile. comprised of his fleeting whims in conjunction with his desire for turning everything into a competition. it's only in moments like now where he's so completely consumed in the flames of his not-so-secret wants, that he loses sight of all of that. it wouldn't be the first time where he's felt this carnal desire (sorry, he apparently also has his heat cycles), but it's the first time it wasn't triggered purely by his natural biology.

( rafayel ribbon voice ) what the fuck is aphro soap...

that said, he doesn't exactly have the right frame of mind to realize this is kind of shameful, so instead he just follows tobari's lead. though, it's more intentional on his part. he likes the way he leaves small kisses and shows easy, kind affection...

also me too, i deleted all his smut icons too bc i was like who would

in spongebob time, give him like an hour or two to calm down. rafayel is impatient and he won't allow the bedroom, but fine the couch is good. even if they probably need another bath because he probably dropped some paint there. ... and on the floor earlier. ]

I'm so thirsty. [ says the troublemaker... ]

[ WHO WOULD? YOURE ASKING WHO WOULD BANG RAF WHEN THE ANSWER SEEMS VIVIDLY CLEAR?????

the idea of being semi-splattered in paint after banging for two hours is so funny. tobari is probably tired but the comment of being thirsty absolutely just makes him laugh in disbelief anyway. WHY DID THIS HAPPEN.

he rolls his eyes affectionately anyway and presses a kiss to raf’s temple, interrupted from his meaningless task of tracing shapes against raf’s bare skin just because ]

Alright, alright. I’ll get something from the fridge.

[ it’s in his nature to be attentive and affectionate after… he’s going to also take the fragrances from where they were left

so he can pour them down the drain ]

[ okay so just tobari

the fact that tobari gives into his whims at moments like these... he feels really good about the way tobari is still being so affectionate. it puts him at ease, if just because he thought tobari might have thought he was a pain in the ass (he is). that said, rafayel isn't that hopeless, and so he is also trying to get up and help. maybe he could afford to clean up a little.

you know, even if he nearly falls off the couch as he rolls over.

he recovers quickly, before looking back at tobari. he looks at him up and down, admiring his "work" momentarily. he likes the color on tobari's skin, but he also isn't trying to get scolded so he's getting up. ] Wait, don't leave me...

[ can you stop lying

tobari glances over when he hears the stumble, concerned, and then he’ll just tilt his head even as raf goes to get up? why? despite this his arm will go around raf’s waist to help make sure he’s steady ]

You can’t wait for two minutes?

[ he was going to come right back… but he supposed he shouldn’t be too surprised. once he’s sure that raf has kept his feet, he’ll hold onto his hand instead as he walks back to the kitchen. their abandoned cake. he’s going to go out that away too…

anyway, most importantly, ]

Is your head feeling clearer?

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