Reflective Detective One Shots!

Nails

[Some fluff for you all! I know you need it after my angsty crimes TwT ]

"You have such steady hands, dear."

Rodger hummed in response. Currently, they were in Glisten's room, both settled on plush stools across from one another. One of Glisten's hands was in Rodger's own, held up to be in Rodger's keen gaze. In Rodger's free hand, a small brush was held with a steady grip, the fluid covered tip lightly grazing Glisten's nails to provide a pop of color. It was a pearly white color, little flecks of glitter making them sparkle.

"I love how concentrated you look."

Rodger hummed once more, too focused on his task to speak. Glisten watched Rodger work for a few more minutes before he placed the cap of the nail polish back into the bottle and released Glisten's hand. Rodger looked at Glisten's smiling face, and his lid upturned slightly, evidence of a smile making Glisten grin. Rodger held out his hand once more, motioning for Glisten's other.

"Give me your hand," Rodger spoke in a calm tone, and with that, it didn't take Glisten more than a few seconds to lift his untouched hand and slide it into his lover's grasp. Rodger gave Glisten's hand a light squeeze, moving to feel his slender fingers before he adjusted to rest their palms together. Rodger took hold of the brush once more and returned to work, painting Glisten's nails thoughtfully.

Glisten smiled, he liked seeing Rodger like this. Methodically, steady, stress-free. It was a calm moment between the two, a silent bonding activity. Glisten couldn't help but feel his heart melt, knowing that Rodger's whole attention was on him, knowing how important he was, and how important Rodger was to him.

"There, all done." Rodger eventually spoke, screwing the cap back onto the nail polish. Glisten looked at his drying nails, smiling at the bright pops of color that now decorated his hand. Glisten looked at Rodger before leaning in, tapping their frames together. He felt Rodger pause briefly before he leaned in, eye closed, and reciprocated the gentle tapping. Glisten pulled back after a long moment, seeing the slightest red tiny on Rodger's glass.

"Thank you, darling. I love you!"

"I love you too, Glisten."

The two remained across from one another as Glisten's nails dried. It had been a nice way to spend some free time, simply enjoying eachother's presence. They'd have to do this again when the nail polish chipped away, and Rodger would be happy to do so, as long as Glisten asked him to.