==8 7 8==

"Maybe just a little off here," I play at the messy waves up front, "and we'll go a bit shorter back here?" I scratch along the back of his neck and pull his hair between my fingers.

His mouth has dropped open and he's all embarrassed when he realizes I'm waiting for an answer. "Oh…sure."

I place my palms flat on the top of his head and settle him against my chest. "I've got this. Just put yourself in my capable hands."

"Okay," he answers with a hint of a smile.

"Great! Let's get you shampooed. Did you wanna change?"


A/N: Sorry for the cross-story pollination, but I've just learned that KEA is up for Fic of the Month at TLS. You only get ONE vote this time...if you're so inclined, my characters would be most appreciative of your vote at tehlemonadestand . blogspot . com/p/tls-fics-of-month . html