Please note: Day 13 and Day 14 are rated R-18, that's why I only uploaded them to AO3. The link is in my profile.

Day 15 – Going Swimming

Mariku adjusted his sunglasses. Malik sighed. "So many people," he grumbled.

"What did you expect? It's freaking hot." He looked up at the blue sky; not a cloud was to be seen. He could feel the heat even through the soles of his shoes. Malik made a disgruntled sound. They walked along the path looking for a free, shady spot. They had to dodge screaming children, someone bumped into Malik and Mariku felt the mood of his boyfriend getting worse. It had been Malik's idea to go to the pool. Mariku had warned him, but Malik had, as always, got his way.

Malik threw his bag on the grass. They had found a shady spot at least. There wasn't much space and Mariku left Malik the shady spot. The sun burned a hole in the fabric of his shirt; at least it felt like that. To take it off did not help.

They sat down on the blanket and Malik threw the sunscreen to Mariku. Without saying anything, he turned his back to him and stroked his hair to the side.

Mariku gave Malik a slight massage, while he put on the lotion. "We need a pool," mumbled Malik.

"And we put in the living room?" Mariku asked with a grin.

"We need a house with a garden."

Mariku smiled. "One day we will have one." Lost in thought, he caressed Malik's sides.

"Mariku," Malik whispered.

"Huh?"

"Stop it." Surprised stopped Mariku his touches. He had begun to caress Malik sensitive areas by accident. "Your turn."

Mariku put him off. "I don't need that."

Malik looked at him sternly. "Yes, you do! I don't want to listen to the whining when you get sunburn." Grumbling Mariku turned around. Despite everything, he enjoyed the feeling of Malik's fingers on his skin. Malik returned the favor of the little massage and Mariku sighed contentedly.

"Ow," he exclaimed as Malik hit him with the flat of his hand on the back.

"Finished!"

"Little Rat." Mariku pulled Malik into his arms and nibbled at his earlobe. Malik pushed him away.

"We are not alone," he muttered embarrassed and stood up. "Let's go to the water."

They walked across the meadow, because the path was too heated for bare feet. Malik shivered as he stepped into the cool water. He stayed on the first stair while Mariku plunged into the cool water. "What's wrong?" asked Mariku after his friend made no move to go deeper into the water.

"It's cold."

"That's why we're here." He splashed some water in Malik's direction and Malik turned to the side. "Come on, it's great." But Malik didn't move. Mariku came closer and held out his hand. "Come on." After a moment of hesitation Malik grabbed Mariku's hand and Mariku let himself fall back into the water, dragging Malik with him.

Malik shivered and trembled. He pressed himself against Mariku. Mariku kissed his forehead. "See? It wasn't so bad."

"It's still cold," Malik grumbled.

"Then get moving," said Mariku grinning and dipped Malik under.

"You bastard," hissed Malik as he came back up and tried to grab Mariku, but he wrenched his grasp, dived and brought distance between himself and Malik, with fast swimming strokes. "I'll get you!" He hurried after Mariku, but he wasn't nearly as agile as his boyfriend.

Mariku laughed and provoked Malik with words even more. He made sure that there was always enough distance between the two of them. Suddenly, however, he lost sight of Malik in the crowd. He spun around. "Malik? Malik?" Mariku felt Malik's hands on his shoulders as he tried to push him under water, but Mariku grabbed Malik's arms and threw him over his head right into the water. Snorting Malik appeared again. "And that's why you're bottom."

Malik hung on his boyfriend with an annoyed expression. "I'm tired. I want ice-cream." He let himself pull through the water by Mariku.

"Which kind?"

"One with chocolate, I don't care which kind." They went back to their place and Malik wrapped himself in his towel. Mariku dried himself only casually and searched in his pocket for his wallet. Malik leaned against the tree trunk and closed his eyes.

"Hey." Malik woke up. "Are you asleep?" Malik wiped his eyes and took the ice-cream from Mariku.

"A little bit." He yawned.

Isn't the tree uncomfortable?" Malik nodded. "Move." Mariku stood up and Malik slid to the side with a questioning expression. Mariku took Malik's seat, leaning against the tree. Malik sat in the spot between Mariku's legs and leaned himself against the chest of his boyfriend. It felt much better than the trunk. "Better?"

Malik nodded again. "Thank you."