::Closed RP for Mello and Near::

[cardarchitect]

Near sat curled up on the windowseat, the plastic robot in his hand largely forgotten. It was good that Mello had other people to talk to. Near wasn't very good at interpersonal relationships, and couldn't provide much in the way of comfort

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[mello_n_choco]

I tap on the door before opening it. "Hey," I say, crossing over to him. It's almost a relief to see him with a toy, even if he's not playing with it. He hasn't been since he told me. I stand next to him and brush his hair back from his face. Touching him helps me feel better. Talking to Wednesday has helped me see things a little more clearly. They say time heals all things. Maybe it's true and not just wishful thinking.

[mello_n_choco]

"A hot bath with you," I reply. I need to be with him, physically. It's different from just being horny, deeper, less overwhelming, but still there. I need to feel him, to reassure myself, to reassure him, that we're still alive. I manage half a smile and add, "Then a hot fudge sundae."

[cardarchitect]

"A bath, then," Near says gently, kissing Mello's forehead. And, grinning a little, "Do you want bubbles?"

[mello_n_choco]

"And a rubber ducky?" I ask, caressing his back gently. It's a pretty lame joke, but it's a start.

[cardarchitect]

"If you want one," Near laughs, rubbing Mello's back. "And I'll wash your hair for you."

[mello_n_choco]

"I'd like that," I say, drawing him in closer for a hug.

[cardarchitect]

He kisses Mello's temple lightly. "Should I get our robes?"

[mello_n_choco]

I rub the knuckles of my fingers against his cheek. "Yeah." I brush his hair back. "I'll wash your hair, too, if you'd like."

[cardarchitect]

"We'll tend each other," Near tells him, getting up to get their robes. "Time to undress."

[mello_n_choco]

I follow him. When he stops, I wrap my arms around him, holding him close a moment before pulling back and kissing his forehead. "Which goes first?" I ask, trying to make it light.

[cardarchitect]

"Would you like me to undress you, then?" Near snakes a hand up the front of Mello's vest, reaching for the pull of his zipper. "Get you ready for our bath?"

[mello_n_choco]

"Yeah," I breathe. Having him start it, taking the first step is...somehow a relief. I know he's been worried and upset, but to know he still wants me like this is very reassuring.

[cardarchitect]

Near keeps his touch gentle, stripping Mello with more affection than lust, pressing warm kisses to his shoulders and chest.

"I do love you," he says in reassurance.

[mello_n_choco]

Once my vest is off, I run my fingers through his hair. "I know. It feels good to feel it, though." I unbutton his shirt, running my fingers over his chest and shoulders. I lift his chin and kiss him gently, fully for what feels like the first time in ages.

[cardarchitect]

Near welcomes the kiss, the simple normalcy (had he really accepted this so readily as normal in a few short months?) of it, the relief of Mello being able to move this far beyond his grief. He strokes Mello's back lightly, mild caresses down his spine.

[mello_n_choco]

I caress his hair as I pull back. "I didn't realize I missed that as much as I did," I murmur. "It...it feels very good, my Near." I don't know how far I'll be able to get today, but to get even this far feels like a lot. "I love you."