⠀⠀ his eyes narrow , closely examining the hot tub — how was he only now learning about this ? ‘ uh huh ..? ‘ it wasn’t long before they fell on her , though . ‘ you just found out about it ? ‘ ⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀ he sucks at his teeth , the sting of the water itching at his skin while his body submerges . ‘ startin to hate it less , actually . ‘ no doubt thanks to her . ‘ …this doesn’t seem like something he’d approve funding for . ‘ ⠀⠀

⠀⠀ a brow raises as he looks at her , fingers curling upon his face . ‘ you’re not jealous are you —? ‘ a coy grin as he leans back , he has her attention now . ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀ his torso angles toward her , held up by his elbow at the edge of the bath . ‘ you’re a fine one to talk . ‘ his own digits crept their way up to her face now , thumb gently gliding across the scar adorning her features . ⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀ ‘ i run a company , klara — it’s how things go . ‘ he wasn’t bothered by her response - if anything he always appreciated her honesty . ‘ i’ll make more time for you . ‘ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀ which one am i… ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀ actually , i’ll confidently say you want me bad . ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀ he’d returned from deployment , debriefing seemed to last forever ( it always did ) but he was back for now , along with a handful of shadows who’d gone with him . ⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀ he ended up being gone longer than intended , and although flowers didn’t make up for it ; there was an array of red and black flowers arranged beautifully in a bouquet waiting for her . ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀ coincidentally , those arms of his carefully snake around her waist . ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀ only now having his morning coffee … ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀ i don’t even doubt it —— ⠀⠀⠀⠀