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[ YOU'VE HAD OTHER RELATIONSHIPS!?! jk, rafayel probably knows this already.

he's also probably deep-dived into these relationships more than he should have, but no one has to know that.

but, now that they're inside, he can finally feel the warmth of the fireplace he's left on before heading out. it feels warm on his chilled skin, and he is already unbuttoning the rest of his shirt (as if he does more than two buttons when he's at home, anyway). despite him pausing for a second, he does obediently fall in step behind tobari. though, not without flashing his usual annoying smile. ] Hm... [ pretends to be thinking deeeeeeply. ]

What do you mean by "no funny business"? [ feigns ignorance...

but, please.... they can't keep getting away with this. ] So you like me enough to let me tie you down, but this is where you draw the line? [ he's kidding, he does have a conscience, and he does feel bad that it's already so late. ]

[ the idea of rafayel doing a deep dive on who tobari dated before is hilarious. suzune probably spilled everything mercilessly.

tobari will wander in the direction of the bathroom anyway, shrugging off his jacket as he goes. undressing is easy and comfortable, but also he looks over his shoulder incredulously, ]

Yeah? If even I'm saying it's late, don't you think you should get the hint?

[ true he's been perfectly affectionate with rafayel all night to try to balance out whatever bad dreams were looming over him, but also. it's like 4 am. ]

[ HELP... his inside scoops

pencils in why their relationship failed, who broke up with who, what were common things they'd argue about, do they seem like the type of ex who'd linger... all good questions. even if he guesses it doesn't matter now that tobari is his.

when tobari gets undressed, rafayel is already dutifully turning on the shower for him. letting it run to collect just the right amount of heat. ] Hey, not everyone thinks of that kind of thing 24/7? I promise I'm just here to tuck you in.

[ HELP.................. suzune answering everything dutifully and then looking away before she has to break the news that tobari is probably on good terms with some of his exes. mister rafayel..... be strong........ ]

Yeah? And here I was bringing you on as an extra pair of hands to wash my hair.

[ since he's just not even bothering to hide the smoke smell anymore. it's fine. he'll still spare rafayel a quick kiss as a show of thanks before also helping undress him so they can both get in the shower. there are no lingering touches! he is trying to for real just get clean before bed! self-control is important.

and when he steps in, he does welcome the warmth of the spray and sighs contentedly. ]

[ NO!!!!!!!!!! deletes and blocks them from tobari's phone

he probably has done this at some point. but, maybe? tobari doesn't notice? maybe rafayel played it off while trying to be cute... ] If it's your hair, I can do that.

[ he is also trying to be careful not to spark anything.

he treats tobari and his body like he's a customer at a salon. you know, if you actually took your clothes off in front of them and had them clean your body. ] I used the "blooming tea" shampoo the other day and thought it was pretty good. Can I use that on you today?

[ HELP? not tobari having to explain to his ex that his new man is insane and ridiculous. even then he probably only lightly scolded rafayel about it

insane salon scenario tho. tobari tilts his head about it, ] Ah? Sure. Go ahead.

[ he’ll reach out for the body wash… he’ll take care of himself and then rafayel because he trusts himself more than letting rafayel do it,, ]

[ good, because any other shampoo and body wash could leave him dejected... per sims

he applies a generous amount of shampoo on his hands, before gradually working it into tobari's hair, lathering it up as he goes. his hands are gentle, careful not to get any of it in tobari's eyes. ] How is it? I'm not pulling your hair, am I?

[ though, he is feeling mischievous enough to pap some suds on tobari's face. ]

[ gah

his nose scrunches when he suddenly gets attacked by suds, and he tries to blow them away since his hands are currently occupied... he looks a lil grouchy about it but it's absolutely not even a little intimidating when he's covered in bubbles. ]

Mm... I guess you're okay at it.

[ ok tough critic (he's being mean for no reason) ]

[ honestly, even rafayel's shoulders are shaking a little when tobari looks so annoyed like that while he's covered in soap suds. how can he take you seriously...

though, this doesn't last long when tobari refuses to compliment him? hello? ]

Just okay? You do know who has hold over your hair right now, right?

[ tugging on his hair just a little. ]

[ he looks so stupid!! he's so grouchy but he looks so dumb!!! his eyes narrow at the tug because hello? ]

And you could lose that privilege just as quick as you got it.

[ even as tobari finishes lathering up the body wash and also retaliates by dabbing some of the bubbles on raf's nose ]

[ the stern boyfriend of all time pose... ]

Is it that hard to say a compliment? I thought I was getting better at giving you a scalp massage. [ which is why, he does end up going back to it. only stopping when he feels the touch on his nose. ]

... Hey. [ but, rafayel looks a little pleased about it somehow. ]

Haven't I already been too nice to you tonight? I already said you get to keep me forever, and you're still being greedy for praise?

[ as if these things are even remotely comparable. but raf looking a little pleased makes tobari end up smiling faintly anyway, endeared.

since he's done with his own bodywash, he'll just start washing raf starting from the neck and shoulders... domestic ]

Have you? Sounds fake.

[ but, considering how much his mood as improved, maybe tobari isn't completely off base. ] You are getting kind of handsy, though. [ he uses the back of his hand to finally wipe away some of the soap, before he's also now directing tobari's head beneath the steady stream of water from the shower.

he's also trying to be a good, honest boy. ]

[ help ]

Am I? Have you considered not being so easy?

[ but it's said with a light laugh before he goes along with being guided to the spray. he'll shut his eyes and also shut up so that he doesn't splutter unattractively, instead letting rafayel do what he wants. easy trust... ]

Buuut, I'm only like this for you?

[ damn, no spluttering. that said, he does end up rinsing him off and when he does succeed, he grabs his shoulder and pulls him forward, out of the reach of the showerhead. ] So you're gonna just have to live with it.

[ this is probably easily the most obedient that tobari has ever been… so he steps forward, blinking his eyes open after a second and just looking up at raf like a sopping wet cat. he tilts his head, amused ]

I guess there’s worse fates.

[ so he’ll lean up to give raf a kiss anyway ]

C’mere. I’ll get yours.

[ he will go get this blooming tea shampoo lathered in his own hands so he can wash raf’s hair… ]

[ he is cherishing this moment of tobedience.

though, it really is endearing how he looks like a wet [redacted], yeah. he smiles at the kiss and gives tobari one back on the forehead, before he also closes his eyes. ]

You mean, [ going to use one of his very dumb cartoon character voices. but, is it more insulting that the voice in this case is supposed to be tobari's? does he go deeper? ] "I'm so happy, what fintastic news." [ but, okay. he's also going to be good and stay quiet so tobari can help wash his hair. ]

Is that supposed to be me?

[ you’re so stupid you deserve to eat suds

but no, he’ll be good about it. raf has less hair than he does so this doesn’t take as long… but he’ll still get comforting little scalp scritches along with the lathering. ]

Does my lover not know shit about me?

[ he's half-expecting to get a face full of water...

when it doesn't come, he's genuinely surprised. he would have just as easily settled into the tender fingers that work on him, BUT!!! THEN!!! tobari says the one thing!!! ] ... You think I don't know you? [ opening his eyes, he doesn't care if he gets soap in them!!! ]

Do I get a do-over?

[ don’t just open your eyes… tobari is careful to push rafayel’s hair out of his face so he doesn’t have to deal with any actual lather bubbles ]

I’ll allow it.

[ waits to be impressed ]

[ thanks for not leaving soap in his eyes…

buuuut as grateful as he is, he’s still petty and has to feel like he’s the one who understands his lover best. even when he probably tells tobari, “you don’t understand me” (dramatic) a few times a month.

that said, he clears his throat, he then adopts a more serious expression, his brows furrowed just slightly, but he also gives a small, subtle smile. ] “Come here, troublemaker.”

[ help. tobari can't help but crack a grin at that. ]

I don't flirt with you that often. [ okay liar ] Is this wishful thinking?

[ refuses to admit it's a decent impression ]

Shut your eyes again. I'll wash out the shampoo.

[ waits for rafayel to obey... if he does then tobari will guide him underneath the shower spray again and affectionately run his fingers through his hair to encourage all the bubbles to disperse... ]

Don't you? You're like all over me all the time.

[ he says like he isn't the same way.

but, also he's confident he did a pretty good job? the praise doesn't come, but he takes the lack of any ensuing rebuttal as a win. also wow... waiting for him to obey???? but, he does obey. (sad)

he lets the shower clear out the shampoo, before he cracks an eye open to look at tobari. ] You don't think it's weird to tell a fish to shut its eyes under water?

I don't know how I feel hearing that from you...

[ they are both kind of prone to attaching themselves to each other... at least at home. thinks about how tobari doesn't like overt pda ]

Does the fish want soap in his eyes? Will the fish not whine like a overgrown baby when it stings?

[ DOUBT!!!!!!! but assuming they have concluded their nice shower that responsibly didn't get spicy, tobari will gently hold rafayel's face between his hands and guide him down so he can smack a kiss against his forehead. after, he'll turn off the shower and reach for their towels so he can toss one over the fish's head and start drying him off ]

[ overt pda... what's that...

jk, rafayel probably commits a few pda crimes, but only as much as he feels like he can get away with. kind of like now, as his fingers trail over tobari's shoulders, and gently slide down his back. ]

You have a funny image of fish. It's not good to stereotype.

[ he gives a small huff, before he does end up closing his eyes to the kiss. he removes his hands off of tobari as he exits the shower and grabs them a towel. when tobari dries him off, he stops him midway, holding his hand out so he can dry him first. he won't catch a cold if he's left out like this, but tobari might? ]

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