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The early sun streams through the window, announcing the start of a new day. This would normally be the time Ed got up, but not today, today he and his boyfriend were taking the day off. They’d been working hard the past few days after leading a very successful raid. Now they’re just charting course to port, Izzy is more than capable of leading them for the day.
Ed snuggles closer to Stede who is currently starfished on their bed - a common occurrence. But Ed doesn’t mind, he just attaches himself like a limpet and leeches the man’s heat. He’d happily spend the whole day like this, hell he’d be happy if this was all he did for the rest of his life.
A while later there’s a short knock indicating that Roach has arrived with breakfast, he retrieves it from the table bringing it to the bed where Stede was slowly waking up.
“Morning, babe.” Ed greets him.
“Morning darling, ooh is breakfast here?”
“Sure is, Roach even made us some eggs.”
They eat their breakfast leisurely, casual conversation and gentle touches between bites of egg and sips of tea. It’s the perfect start to their day off.
“So what’s the plan? Are we just gonna spend all day in bed?” Ed asks.
“Well mainly yes, but I thought we could have a bath together also.”
“With the lavender soap?”
“Of course darling.” Stede assures him.
Ed jumps up from the bed, “I’ll go fetch the water then.”
Ed lays in the tub, eyes closed as he enjoys the warm water around him, his back flush with Stede’s chest. He feels safe like this, content. He lets out a small hum as Stede washes his hair, gently massaging his scalp as he works in the shampoo.
“Is that nice, darling?” Stede asks.
“Mmm very,” Ed sighs.
Once he’s finished with Ed’s hair, Stede gets the soap from the side. The scent of lavender drifts around him as the soap glides along his skin, forming a gentle lather. Ed continues to keep his eyes closed, just enjoying the feel of Stede’s touch on his skin. He could stay like this forever but sadly the water was starting to grow cold.
They both adorn their robes for an afternoon in bed, spending the next couple of hours cuddling and sharing lazy kisses. But after a while Ed finds himself in dire need of snacks. The two men deciding to sneak into the kitchen to see what they can find.
They come across a plate of freshly made pastries that Roach has made for that evening’s meal.
“He won’t miss a couple, will he?” Ed asks, eyeing the jam tarts.
“Maybe just a couple.” Stede agrees, wrapping them up in his handkerchief.
They’re about to head back to their room when they hear footsteps approaching the kitchen.
“Quick, hide!” Ed hisses as he drops down behind the table, pulling Stede down with him.
“Dear, is this entirely necessary?” Stede whispers.
“Shh.”
The footsteps grow closer.
“What are you two idiots doing?” Lucius asks.
“Oh it’s just you Lucius.”
“Pleased to see you too,” Lucius replies sarcastically.
“We thought it was Roach, we may have taken a couple of jam tarts.” Stede admits sheepishly.
“Ohh Roach will be pissed if he finds out.”
“You’re not gonna tell him are you?” Stede asks.
“That depends, what do you have to offer me?”
“Jam tart?” Stede offers, holding one out.
“Yeah, no try again.”
“You and Pete can have a day off.”
“Great thanks.” Lucius replies, taking Stede’s jam tart anyway and walking off.
“You know he wasn’t actually gonna tell Roach right?”
“I know but it’s lovely to have a day off with the man you love, isn’t it dear?”
“Yeah I suppose it is.” Ed replies with a smile.