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Whilst their day wasn't particularly taxing, Hugo was happy to be home nonetheless. A long day of research— especially their current project—made for a rather long shift. Working to create an accessible, all-purpose cure leaves a heavy wight on one's shoulders.
It didn't take long for the couple to get themselves into bed; Although Hugo had a routine he upheld before bed. Nonetheless, the two men were quick to get under the covers.
…Though, instead of the usual routine of snuggling up, Tony had a different idea. Much to Hugo's dismay, this required taking off his shirt.
Hovering over Hugo, he beamed a smile. "Huey, you're stunning, you know that?" he whispered, dipping his head down into the crook of his boyfriend's neck. It was comfortable getting to be like this, not having to hide his affections from the public eye—They were alone, in peace, and Tony was going to take advantage of that.
He could hear a hitch in the smaller man's breath, causing him to chuckle. "Mmh, sounds like someone enjoys the attention. Good." He teased as his hands roamed over Hugo's body, gently caressing every inch of skin. It was soft, nice to touch. Hugo kept up well with his hygiene—going as far as to even use lotion to keep his skin from drying out too much. It was a small detail that Tony adored about his beloved.
Tony knew his partner was… insecure about his body. Sure, he didn't personally understand what such a thing felt like, but he wanted to show his partner his love. What wasn't there to love about Dr. Hugo Lawrence? He found the man horribly attractive; While he may be on the smaller side, it was something his lover found cute-- all of that wild energy in such a short man. Then there was his body. He was slightly chubby, but he had some muscle to him as well; 'Soft, just like a teddy bear', as Tony liked to describe it. Honestly, Tony thought he was downright beautiful.
"Tones, you don't have to—" Hugo was interrupted by lips pressing against his shoulder, the sensation drawing a squeak from him. He immediately huffed, turning his head away from his partner. "You're an ass."
"If you say so, Dr. Lawrence." Tony didn't give Hugo a chance to protest, diving back in to place even more loving kisses to his skin. They trailed all the way up to his jaw, each one causing his boyfriend to whine. He burst into laughter, the small noises from his partner making his heart flutter—Damn it, Hugo, why did he have to be so adorable?
"I'll say it again, Tony Eagle, you're an ass." Hugo sighed, however he made no attempts to pull away from his lover. He enjoyed the affection, truth be told, but it was much more fun to go along with the teasing.
Tony breathed a soft laugh, opting to stay silent as his hands rested on his beloved's stomach. He felt Hugo tense up immediately, a soft sigh escaping him as well. He knew his partner struggled with liking himself; thankfully, Tony had the patience to take it slow and be gentle.
"Hey," He murmured, brow furrowed. "It's okay, sweetheart." Tony stroked his thumbs slowly over the soft skin, hoping to soothe Hugo's anxieties.
Slowly but surely, Hugo relaxed and whispered under his breath "…You're too kind to me. I—I don't deserve this, Tony."
"I think you do." was all that was said as Tony brought himself back up, admiring his partner beneath him. He leaned close and pressed their foreheads together as he sighed. "Don't be too hard on yourself, Huey. You're lovely."
Hugo didn't respond—He did, however, smile.
"… Thank you, Tones."