Scolex Co-Op

Suds

Okay we SWEAR we didn't forget about this book! We've just been busy lol

Anyways, enjoy some random fluff. Because why not.

-Brittany & Casey
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On a Friday night, Scott usually wasn't home. Alex would have been ready with some dinner and a movie, but the tables have turned tonight with Scott's day off and Alex's overtime at work.

So, naturally, when Scott heard the car pull up he smiled as he finished making stir fry chicken and rice. "Hey!" Scott turned around brightly when he heard the door open.

Alex didn't even acknowledge Scott as he tossed his keys and slipped off his jacket. He walked over to the living room and collapsed onto the couch while rubbing his temples.

"Hey," Scott tried again, a little more gently this time, but still keeping his preppy tone up. "I made stir fry for dinner." he said, approaching his boyfriend.

His greeting took a second to register in Alex's pounding head, but after a few seconds he looked up at Scott and gave him a small smile. "Hey."

"You okay?" Scott asked as he dropped down beside him on the couch. "You don't look so good. Rough day?" the blonde held his hand.

Alex shut his eyes as he leaned back on the couch. "Yeah...God I hate overtime. I actually like the people in my regular shift. These people are clueless and it makes my job that much harder. Sorry I won't be too much fun tonight."

"It's fine," Scott assured. "You want dinner or bath first?" he asked, running his hand through Alex's hair.

"I'll probably pass out the second get the least bit relaxed, and no way I'm going to bed without a meal." Alex got up and headed toward the delicious smell emanating from the kitchen. "What did you say you made?"

"Uh... stir fry chicken and rice. Nothing much really. I tried." Scott grinned sheepishly as he immediately set the table for them. "Do you wanna talk about it?" he asked as they sat down.

Alex grabbed his fork and started to dig in. "This is good, thanks babe. And there isn't much to say, just one of those days." he laughed half-heartedly.

Scott nodded as he ate his meal quietly. "Yeah, I understand. I'll get you a painkiller for your headache." he stopped mid-chew and went to the cupboard to get the little medicine box they have.

Alex found some pills for his head and downed them with his water. "Glad that's taken care of. How are you so amazing?"

"Just am." Scott winked and sat back down, hurrying to finish his meal.

Alex grinned and sat up to put his plate in the sink. "I'm gonna take a quick dip and head to bed. You gonna stay up?"

"I might, I'm not sure." the other man replied, following his dirty dish next to Alex's. "I'll handle the dishes later. Do you want me to run the bath?"

Alex gave Scott a quick peck on the cheek. "That'd be fantastic."

Scott smiled and pat Alex's side before making his way to the bathroom. He turned the tub on warm water, followed by bubble soap. He grinned, remembering how much Alex liked to be pampered. "All set." he called out.

Alex stripped down and slowly lowered himself into the heated water. "Oh god, I needed this." He closed his eyes and let himself relax for the first time all day.

"I'll ... see you later then?" Scott awkwardly asked to dismiss himself.

Alex almost let Scott leave, but decided he'd actually enjoy the company now that his headache was abated. "You can stay, if you'd like." he offered.

"Do you want a massage?" Scott smirked knowingly.

Alex grinned back at him. "Well, I won't say no."

Scott shook his head then and sat down on the edge of the tub, starting on a head massage for his boyfriend.

Alex melted into his boyfriend's touch. "Damn Scott, where did you learn to do this?"

"Did it to my sisters a lot. N-not in a tub, of course!" Scott laughed. "But it is what it is. Is the water fine?" he asked, a little worried.

"Maybe you could join me and we could warm it up a little more?" Alex winked. But then he was interrupted by his own yawn. "Ok, maybe not tonight. I'm drifting off in here!"

"Okay, Kirk." Scott laughed, continuing his massage. "But I can't massage your back and shoulders if I'm out here." he cheekily replied.

Alex pondered it for a second. "Okay, but don't let me fall asleep. I don't really feel like drowning tonight." he chuckled.

"Fun." Scott rolled his eyes as he stripped down and dipped into the tub beside Alex. "Back to me, please." he instructed, tapping Alex's shoulders.

Alex relaxed against Scott's broad chest and felt him start working at his shoulders. "I love you." he sighed out.

"I love you too, you big bug." Scott kissed Alex's temple and kneaded his fingers on Alex's lower back.

Alex turned his head a bit and left a few kisses along Scott's jaw and neck. Within minutes, he felt his eyelids get heavy as his body completely relaxed.

"Okay, okay. I can feel you getting sleepy now." Scott pat Alex's butt. "Up and at it, it's time for bed." He murmured.

"Five more minutes." Alex grumbled out.

Scott scoffed. "Five more minutes turns into ten, which leads to an hour. Let's get you up." Scott slid up, propping Alex in a sitting position.

Alex stretched and let out a huge yawn before wrapping himself in the nearest towel. "I'll definitely have no trouble finding some sleep tonight, thanks babe." he smiled up at Scott.

Scott drained the bathtub and watched the water go down. He kissed Alex briefly and smiled. "Love you."

Alex grinned back and gave Scott another small kiss and a "love you too" before heading into their bedroom and slipping on some boxers. He pulled back the sheets and practically melted into the mattress.

Scott felt a little more relaxed too, but before he could go to the bedroom, he remembered the dishes in the sink. He groaned then, leaning against the wall. "Damn it." he cursed.

Alex cracked open an eye curiously. "What's up?"

"Dishes." Scott pushed himself off the wall reached for a pair of his boxers. "Still in the sink."

Alex frowned sympathetically. "Sorry babe. Thanks for getting them!"

"It's fine." Scott waved it off, quickly going downstairs to rinse the dishes and figuring he could wash them tomorrow. "Procrastination, Hoying." he grumbled under his breath.

Before too long, Alex felt a dip in the bed as Scott rejoined him and held him close against his chest like he had in the tub.

"Sleep?" The blonde murmured quietly in Alex's hair.

"Halfway there already." Alex giggled. "But seriously, thanks for pampering me tonight. I needed it."

Scott pouted. "You needed it, what can I do?" he mumbled in agreement.

"Promise me you'll always be this perfect."

"Can't say that I am, though. But I'll try." Scott smiled rubbing Alex's shoulder. "Now sleep."

Alex let out one more small grin as he relaxed into Scott's arms and be let sleep take him.