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Flins shifted and stirred under the covers as he awoke from his slumber, opening his eyes reluctantly . The dim light of the setting moon and the now rising sun filtering through the curtains, the light just barely reaching his weary eyes .
Once slightly more awake, Flins took a moment and looked at Neuvillette fondly, smiling at the form of his sleeping partner for a moment before pressing a light kiss onto Neuvillette’s lips .
Flins sat up from the bed and begrudgingly stood up from the comfort of their shared bed to go draw a bath for both he and Neuvillette, pulling on his slippers and stalking off to the bathroom.
He leaned against the counter as he started the water for his beloved, drumming his fingers against the sink counter in thought.
The water was warm, leaning on the colder side of things, but not too cold, just as Neuvillette preferred it to be . Flins went and grabbed towels for he and Neuvillette, as well as fresh set of lounge clothes while the bath filled .
Flins set down the items on the counter as he went and put some soap in the tub, now all that was left to do was to wake his love, of course .
Flins quietly walked back into the bedroom, sitting himself on the edge of the bed . He gently shook Neuvillette by the shoulders, causing him to wake .
“Good morning, dear .” Flins mused, peppering kisses on Neuvillette’s face, gently taking his hand as the other opened his eyes, beginning to quietly purr .
Neuvillette blinked the sleep out of his eyes as he sat up . “Good morning my love .” Neuvillette yawned out as he looked up at Flins fondly, albeit still half asleep .
“Bath ?” Neuvillette questioned, getting to his feet with the help of Flins, pulling on his slippers . He wrapped his arms around Flins’s waist and rested his chin on his shoulder, looking at him expectantly as his purrs reverberated in his chest.
“yes, I have everything ready .” Flins said with a soft huff, he quite enjoyed the routine of drawing their morning bath on the weekends . It was almost sacred at this point, one of his favorite ways to spend time with his love .
Flins began to walk back to the bathroom once more, shepherding Neuvillette to the bathroom with a quiet hum . Once in the bathroom Flins closed the door behind them, sure it was just the two of them but closing the door had become a habit .
Neuvillette let go of Flins and let out another yawn, tucking his hair out of his eyes . “Can you tie my hair up for me ?” He requested, glancing over at Flins with a soft smile .
“Yes, of course .” Flins replied, then reached for a hair tie and stepped behind Neuvillette . He gently took hold of Neuvillette’s silken hair and began to braid it into a loose plait .
Flins then pulled it into a bun, securing Neuvillette’s hair with the hair tie . Flins admired his work for a moment before speaking up . “Alright, all done . I suppose I should tie my hair up as well .” Flins said with a hum and grabbed a hair tie for himself .
He pulled his hair into a ponytail with a little less care than what he did for Neuvillette’s, cracking his fingers once done .
Neuvillette reached up, beginning unbuttoning his night shirt, glancing at the bath . beginning to undress himself .
Flins looked away, his cheeks tinting pink . Sure they’d been dating a while but he wasn’t sure he’d ever get used to seeing Neuvillette naked, he wasn’t sure just so .. ravishing .
Flins himself started to undress too, rubbing the back of his neck, he supposed he had slept awkwardly, his neck a bit sore . Once bare Flins got into the bath, of course stealing a glance at his beloved partner when he too got in the bath .
“Is the water to your liking ?” Flins asked as he took in the alluring sight of Neuvillette dipping into the water, leaning back into the bath .
“Yes, it is . " Neuvillette replied with a pleased sigh, sinking deeper into the water, only his nose barely above its surface .
Flins peered at his lover with adoration, gently caressing Neuvillette’s shoulders . Flins reached for a washcloth and began to wash Neuvillette’s back, then moved to scrubbing his arms, and so on .
Flins savored every moment of this, he took great pleasure in caring for his partner even if he didn’t really ask for the help, he enjoyed these little acts of service .
Flins rested his chin on Neuvillette’s head, closing his eyes for a bit as they sat silently in the comfort of the bath, enjoying each other’s company .
Though after a while, the water started to run cold so they got out . While Neuvillette began to dry off Flins started to drain the bath, wringing out their washcloths as well .
Flins soon followed after Neuvillette’s lead and began to dry off as well, focusing on his hair until it was only a bit damp .
Flins folded his towel, Glancing over at Neuvillette with affection as he started to get dressed . Flins pulled his hair out of its ponytail and attempted to dry it some more after he deemed his admiring of Neuvillette enough .
Neuvillette was clothed before Flins, that was the usual when they took their baths together .
Neuvillette folded their night clothes, returning them to the bedroom . Neuvillette headed to the kitchen as he waited for Flins to finish getting clothed .
Neuvillette began to boil some water for tea, taking a moment to think of what tea he should make for he and his partner .
Neuvillette eventually settled for a black tea, lady grey . Flins entered the kitchen just as the kettle began to whistle .
Neuvillette’s ears perked up as he heard Flins’s light footsteps, turning to face his lover with a soft smile .
“Hello my dearest, I made us some tea .” Neuvillette purred out, the sound resonating in his chest as he set down the cups of tea on the table .
Neuvillette put a few sugar cubes in both of their cups, then pulling out Flins’s seat for him, beckoning the other to sit .
Neuvillette only sat once Flins did, taking a sip of his tea, still purring quietly as he stared at Flins and Flins stared back .
The two quite enjoyed staring at each other in silence, it was one of their favorite past times actually .
“So, what should we have for breakfast ?” Flins finally spoke up, tilting his head a bit as he waited for a response .
Neuvillette took a moment to think, drumming his fingers against the table . “Soup maybe ?”
Fin .