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“Honey, I’m home!” Sevika yells as she enters your shared house.
“Baby!” You run from your spot on the couch and embrace your lover.
She hugs you back with her mismatched arms, her grip looser than usual. You look up, and from your angle, you can see dark bags forming under her misty gray eyes. Her jaw is slightly tense, her eyebrows are scrunched revealing more of her forehead wrinkles.
“Have you been waiting here since I left?” Sevika's question breaks you out of your thoughts.
You break the hug and make your way to take off her cape.
“No, I ran some errands—bought groceries, got the other car’s bumper fixed, and picked up some more journals for our weekly journal sesh.” You successfully unbutton her cape and drape it on the hook next to the door. Her eyes soften at your act of kindness, and at how cute you are telling her about your day.
You grab Sevika’s hand and gently pull her toward the bedroom.”I came back home, cleaned up a little, baked for a bit, worked on my presentation, and just relaxed watching TV.”
You bring her to your shared bed and let her sit down.
“Sounds like a relaxing day, sweetheart,” she says, smiling tiredly.
Seeing her like this always breaks your heart. Sevika takes her job very seriously, working so hard for the future of Zaun that she sometimes neglects her own well-being.
You walk to the baby pink dresser under the TV and dig for some pjs for Sevika. “So now that you know about my day, tell me about yours. Did Jinx piss you off again today?” you ask with a small laugh, shaking your head while remembering the wild stories your wife has told you about the bright blue-haired girl.
“It was…busy.” Sevika sighs, rubbing her face.
“Slico still on your ass?” you ask, still rummaging through the packed drawer.
“You can say that again. He said I need to work harder—that I’m not putting in enough effort. What are you looking for?”
“Aha!” you say triumphantly as you hold up Sevika’s favorite pair of pjs—a button-up tan Garfield top paired with matching orange pants covered in little Garfields.
You walk over to your tired lover, pjs in hand, and hold her cheek with your other, “I’m sorry you had such a shitty day, love. Silco doesn't know what he’s talking about. You work ten times harder than anyone else—he’s just too blind to see it. Literally.”
You chuckle at your crude joke, Sevika lets out a soft laugh. Your heart flutters at the sound.
“So now that we’ve settled that,” you say, lifting the pj’s,” let’s enjoy a relaxing night together.” You lean down and Sevika meets your lips in a soft, much-needed kiss.
“Come on, sweetie.” You lead the way to the bathroom and she follows. You pour her favorite lavender soap in the tub and run the water, checking it multiple times u til the temperature is just right.
“I’ll be in bed waiting for you.” You start to leave, when you feel Sevika’s strong grip hold you back.
You turn around to face her. “What is it, honey?”
Her head is lowered, like a kid caught with their hand in the cookie jar, her short hair covering her face, but those tired, gray eyes still shine through.
“Can you..take a bath with me?”
Looking up at you with pleading eyes, needing your warm body on hers to melt away all the stress and frustration she felt today.
“Aw. Of course, baby.” you coo gently at her vulnerable appearance and words. For somebody who is respected and feared across Zaun, she looks almost small at this moment.
“Get undressed while I get my pj’s together.” She nods and starts pulling her top over her head.
You walk back to the drawer and find some Hello Kitty pj’s that match Sevika’s.
“Wow, that was quick.” You chuckle as you see your wife already in a bath full of bubbles.
“Hurry and get in.” Sevika smirks, opening her legs slightly to make room for you.
You quickly undress, grab a shower cap to protect your neatly pressed hair, and step into the warm, bubble-filled water, sitting between your wife’s strong legs. You lean back into her bare chest, sighing at the heat of the water and the warmth of the beautiful women behind you. She wraps her flesh arm around you, pulling you closer, her mechanical one resting on the edge of the tub, wired with life.
“Are you enjoying our communal bath time?” you ask with your eyes closed.
“Mhm, ‘tis amazing baby.”
“You know I meant what I said. About you being better than everyone else. You could even take Silco’s place.”
“Oh hush.”
“It’s true!” You turn around, eyes wide.
“Well thank you, baby. You’ve always supported me…my personal cheerleader.” She smirks, kissing your sweaty forehead.
You relax back on her chest, satisfied with her answer.
“Oh by the way, I gotta get out soon. I paid $160 for my hair and I’m not trying to sweat it out.”
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“What do you want to watch?” Sevika asks from her place bundled up in the white and pink floral blankets.
“Hm, you pick.” You light a rose-scented candle,and bring it to the bedside table. You scurry to the light and quickly turn it off, slipping into the open space beside Sevika.
“Frankenstein?” you query, adjusting your baby pink bonnet. You didn’t think movies like this were her cup of tea. But she’s surprised you multiple times with her interests so I guess she could surprise you again.
“It’s really good, trust me, babydoll.”
You nod as she starts the movie. A few minutes in, you feel a tap on your thigh.
“What is it honey?”
“Can I…can you hold me? Please?” Sevika waits for your answer, holding herself back from jumping into your arms.
You stare at Sevika with warm eyes and hold your arms open to her, and she immediately melts into you, resting her head against your chest, nuzzling into it. Her mechanical arm rests warm against your back.
“Comfy?” you ask, looking down at her state.
“Very. Hey…earlier, you said you baked. Right? What did you bake?”
“Chocolate muffins…Sevika don’t you dare.”
Sevika smiles up at you.”Can you get me one, please?”
You groan. “Sevika, I’m so comfortable.” you whine.
“Please? I had such a hard day-“
“Ok,ok. I'll go get them,” you sigh, untangling yourself from Sevika.
“Don't forget my milk!”
“I know.”