Fai ran the water and tested it every now and then with his fingers. Kurogane watched his ethereal form through sleep heavy eyes and let out a soft happy sigh. Fai turned to him and grinned, "Now don't go falling asleep on me yet Kuro-pup. You still aren't clean."

"Mmmm…let's just make this quick okay?" he said with a muffled yawn.

Fai softened and reached out to rub his arm. "You really haven't done that in a long time have you..."

Kurogane shrugged. "Never really had someone to do it with and I don't like masturbating much. It isn't as much fun." He said with a slow grin.

Fai shook his head slightly. "Never would have guessed that from you. I just kinda thought you were in a bit of a dry spell. Hard to think of you being by yourself for very long."

"Why's that? I'm grouchy and not all that pleasant to be around for the most part."

"You know that isn't true." Fai said softly and tugged Kurogane to the tub. Fai climbed in and offered a gentle hand to Kurogane, inviting him in with him. Kurogane slowly climbed in after him and sighed as the warm water hit his skin. "No one else would have just invited a random stranger they found in their office home with them. They would have called the police and let them sort it out. You have given me so much, and I just have a hard time believing I am the only one who has seen your kindness."

Kurogane shook his head and the water relaxed him more. "Any decent person should have tried to help out."

Fai laughed, a soft musical sound. Kurogane leaned forward and rested his head against Fai's collar bone so he could hear it even closer. "Well, you're the most decent person I have met in a long time then." Fai said stroking Kurogane's hair and rubbing his ears.

"Mmmm don't do that…I'm gonna pass out here if you do."

"Careful then, I'm not strong enough to support your dead weight." Fai grinned.

Kurogane slowly straitened up and felt around for the shampoo. He poured a dollop into his palm and rubbed his hands together. He then ran his hands through Fai's hair and massaged his scalp slowly. Fai let out a soft sound and his eyes fluttered closed. "God I love it when you do that…you have no idea…" he breathed.

Kurogane smiled softly and worked the shampoo through Fai's pale hair. It was actually really pleasant to do, though he probably would never admit it. Once he deemed there was enough bubbles on Fai's head he maneuvered them so the water would hit Fai's head. "Keep your eyes closed, I don't want to blind you with the soap."

Fai laughed but did as he was told. The suds ran down his back and dripped down his cheeks. Kurogane ran his hands through Fai's hair until the soap no longer clung to his fingers. He carefully rinsed the soap off of Fai's face and traced his cheek bones with gentle swipes of his thumb.

Fai leaned into Kurogane's big hands and brought one of his own hands up to hold onto Kurogane's wrist. He tilted his head so he could kiss Kurogane's palm. "You really have a kind soul….Now, it's your turn for a hair wash." Fai said lathering up his hands.

Kurogane's hair took much less time to wash on account of there not being nearly so much of it. Kurogane was almost boneless by the end of Fai's careful attention. He just wanted to curl up into the warmth of the water and go to sleep but Fai kept poking and prodding him to keep him awake. Fai rubbed the soap over their stomachs and cleaned

them off. "Okay okay kuro-pu, we can go to bed now."

Kurogane grumbled and slid his arms around fai's waist and tucked his face against fai's neck. He smelled nice and Kurogane didn't want to let him go. Fai laughed softly and hugged the wolf close to himself. "As nice as this is didn't you want to go to bed?"

Kurogane made a low grumbling sound again. "Two more minutes."

Fai nuzzled his head. "Alright, two more minutes." The pair stood under the spray of warm water holding each other close for a short time.

"You know, you're awfully snuggly for a predator." Fai giggled.

"No I'm not." Said Kurogane as he snuggled closer.

"Sure, you're a big bad wolf. So scary." Said Fai with sarcasm lacing his words heavily.

"I could eat you up if I wanted to."

"Good thing you don't want to then huh?"

"yeah…" Kurogane kissed Fai's shoulder and slowly pulled away.

They climbed out of the tub and wrapped themselves in soft fluffy towels. They walked back to the bedroom and changed the sheets, shortly thereafter, Kurogane rolled into the bed without putting clothing back on. He sighed softly and reached up to pull Fai down with him. Fai tumbled into bed with a squeak and a laugh. He wrapped his long limbs around Kurogane and relaxed. Kurogane took a deep breath and let it out, tension nearly gone from his body. He looked up at Fai. "Hey swan?"

"Yes?"

"Once…Once you get back on your feet with a job and everything…will you still stay?" He asked quietly.

Fai blinked and shifted to look at Kurogane better. "You really want me too?"

Kurogane nodded.

A wide grin broke out across Fai's face and he hugged Kurogane with his whole body. "Yes, yes I would love to stay."

Kurogane kissed over Fai's cheek until he found his soft lips. "I…I want you to stay with me…is that okay?" he murmured.

Fai kissed him over and over as a response. They fell asleep in this way, bodies entangled and faces pressed close to one another, breathe mingling in the small space between

them.

Morning found them loose limbed and comfortable. Fai woke first and smiled. He ran light fingers down Kurogane's cheek and down his neck. Kurogane made a soft sound in his sleep and burrowed closer to Fai. Fai giggled and played with his short hair. Kurogane sighed and slowly opened one eye.

"Good morning Kurog-cutie." Fai grinned.

"Mgphf…" Kurogane mumbled.

Fai kissed gently over Kurogane's face and he tilted it slightly so more of the skin was exposed. Fai took advantage of the opportunity and covered the exposed skin in loving kisses. Kurogane gave Fai a few of his own in return, but was still too groggy to reciprocate properly. He sighed. "I could wake up every morning like this…"

Fai kissed down his neck and sucked lightly on his pulse.

"Hey hey hey…none of that right now. We have things to do today…"

Fai pouted "What things? I didn't know we had plans."

"Yeah, I was planning on meeting my son today. He said he wanted me to meet his girlfriend."

"Woah wait, you have a son old enough to have a girlfriend? How old are you?" Asked Fai sitting up.

"I'm twenty-six, but he isn't mine biologically. I adopted him when I was eighteen because he had no one else. His twin had been adopted but he wasn't."

Fai softened and settled down back close. "What's his name?"

"Syaoran."

"Interesting. I like it, do I get to meet him?"

"If you like."

"….Hey Kuro…?"

"Yes?"

"…Wolves are normally pack animals…Right? Why aren't you with a pack?"

Kurogane sighed softly. "I'm not really one that gets along with others well. I was a tramp and got into some trouble when I was young. Being a private detective helps improve my image to the other wolves and so did raising Syaoran, but they still see that trouble maker for the most part."

Fai nodded. "Do you want to be part of the pack again?"

"To be honest? I don't know. I've been on my own for a long time. I raised myself and Syaoran on my own. I'm not sure I'm much of a team player anymore."

"How old is Syaoran?"

Kurogane smiled. "He's eighteen. He's very serious and is studying archeology in college. He's brilliant and I'm very proud of him."

"Is he a wolf like you?"

"No, he's an Australian Sheppard."

"Aww."

Kurogane stretched up tall. "We should get ready."

Fai's eyes traveled over Kurogane's chest. "Do we have to? I like you all exposed." He said trailing his fingers down Kurogane's stomach.

Kurogane shivered and closed his hand over Fai's. "Come on, you can have me the rest of the day, spare me a few hours to see my kid without being fondled."

"Promise?"

"Yeah."

Fai grinned and hopped up, heading to the door. A pillow hit him in the back of the head and he stopped. He looked back at Kurogane, who sat innocently on the bed; white sheets pooled around his dark waist. One pillow was still on the bed, but the other lie at Fai's feet. "Kuro, did you just hit me with a pillow?"

"Uh….no? Someone is throwing things." He said deadpan.

A wide grin broke out on Fai's face. "Ohhhh boy, you don't even know what you just started. But we will continue this when we get home." Fai promised.

"I'll look forward to it." Kurogane smirked.

Fai slowly opened the door and went to get changed