Disclaimer: I don't own Unnatural History.
Henry looked in the mirror and scowled. This activity seemed like it was worth too much trouble. Not to mention it was painful. Why anyone in their right mind would do this to themselves was beyond Henry, but he would do it to make his uncle happy.
He made another stroke and gasped when he cut himself with the razor.
"You know, it would help if you were holding it correctly," Jasper said from the doorway.
Henry looked to his cousin who was leaning casually against the doorframe. The boy seemed to be enjoying watching his cousin fail miserably.
"It isn't funny," Henry said when Jasper smirked.
"No, funny isn't the word I would have used. Entertaining, more like it."
Henry scowled and wiped a bit of shaving cream off his face. He flicked it at Jasper before turning back to them mirror.
"If you want help, all you have to do is ask," Jasper said, wiping the cream off his dress pants.
"No, I can handle it on my own."
"Suit yourself."
Henry made another attempt with the razor and ground his teeth together when his cheek started bleeding.
Jasper gave a sigh and stepped into the bathroom. He took the razor from his cousin and ran the blade gently down his jawbone, wiping the cream away successfully and leaving no wounds behind. Instead there was just smooth skin. He touched the bare area softly and smiled.
Henry stared at his cousin, as if seeing him for the first time. He slowly reached up to brush his fingertips over Jasper's temple.
Jasper's eyes fluttered close at the touch, his body relaxing slightly.
Henry smiled and leaned forward, kissing him lightly. He was astonished when Jasper returned the kiss passionately.
"Are you two ready?" Uncle Brian called up the stairs.
The two boys broke apart instantly, startled. Henry smiled and wiped the cream off Jasper's lips with his thumb.
"Yeah, I just have to finish shaving," Henry replied. Without letting his eyes leave his cousin's face, he shut the bathroom door and drew him in for another heated kissed.
