Hide Your Heart

Pampering

When Paul woke up the next morning, Tommy was still asleep. His long blond hair fell over his pillow in tangles. Paul smoothed it back from Tommy's face and noticed the dried tears on his husband's cheeks.

Slipping out of bed, he went to wet a washrag and grab a hairbrush. Gently cleaning Tommy's face, Paul noticed he hadn't shaved in several days either. "Poor Tom, I need to get him to focus on taking care of himself." 

Tommy rolled over and opened his eyes. "Paul?"

"Hey, babe. Let me shave you and brush your hair." "I want to help you."

Sitting up, Tommy sighed as he let Paul lead him to the bathroom. He sat on the toilet seat as Paul lathered his face up. "Could I do it?"

"This is something I want to do." said Paul quietly. "Please let me."

After the shaving stuff was put away, Paul set to work brushing Tommy's hair. He finally managed to get all the tangles out. "Now, I'm going to put it in a  ponytail so you can get dressed."

Tommy just nodded and let Paul do what he wanted. 

Afterwards, Tommy was surprised when Paul gently wrapped his arms back up. "If we go out later, people won't stare."

"Paul, why are you doing this?" "You can just walk away."

"I can, but I'm not."

Paul held him close for a few minutes before kissing him on the cheek. "After this baby comes, I'm not going to expect any more." "I'm sorry if you think I forced you."

"No, it took both of us."

Tommy put on a white, long sleeve shirt and shorts. He wanted to wear a short sleeve one but didn't feel comfortable enough yet.

Paul wore a tank top and shorts.