Naruhito (57)
When I said I wanted to take a bath, Hiiro was really surprised.
"You're not feeling bad anymore?"
"I'm fine."
When I said that, he laughed and reminded me that I had a fever earlier. I see. I had been in bed all day today. But I ate, I slept, and now I feel fine.
Ikumatsu had wiped me down earlier, but I ended up sweating again afterward. I never used to sweat much, but lately, it happens from time to time. Since I'm not used to it, I feel the need to wash it off.
Also, Hiiro always smells really nice, so I want to smell the same.
"Bath time~"
I got a towel, pajamas, and a fresh pair of underwear ready. I took out Hiiro's things as well.
"Wait here. You had a fever, so I'll ask Ikumatsu if it's okay for you to take a bath. If it's fine, I'll make sure we have the bath to ourselves."
With that, Hiiro left the room. The detached palace has two large baths that the residents use as they see fit. Even the servants who live here are allowed to use them. Usually, they're separated for men and women, but if a married couple wants to bathe together, they can reserve it. Since "married" means people who are together, the bath is reserved in turns for me and Hiiro, Otoha and Hitachimaru, and Hirosue and Murakano.
I don't like bathing with anyone other than Hiiro, so we always reserve it for ourselves.
Hiiro came back quickly and, saying, "Let's go," picked me up.
Yay!
When we got to the bath on the first floor, I eagerly started taking off my clothes, and Hiiro looked at me with genuine surprise.
"Is something wrong?"
"I'm glad you seem to like baths now."
"Because it feels good."
"Yeah, it does feel good."
"I want to smell like you, Hiiro."
"Smell like me?"
"Hiiro smells good."
"We already smell the same."
When Hiiro said that, I felt really happy. He washed me, and I felt refreshed.
"It's hot!"
I said as I got into the bath.
"It's lukewarm," Hiiro always says. It is hot, but I want to be in here with him. As he held me, my body started to relax, and I began to feel sleepy. Even though I slept a lot today. Hiiro gave me lots of kisses on my forehead, cheeks, and lips.
I think I really like baths.
"It feels like we'll always be together when we smell the same. That's nice."
When Hiiro smiled at that, I thought to myself how much I really love that smile.
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