Tender Loving Care

Morning, 8:30 AM

It had started like any other day. Ren got up first, while Hux groaned and rolled over in bed. Ren made the coffee, lit a couple of cigarettes, and went back into the master bedroom. Hux was sitting on the side of the bed, buttoning up his white shirt, the sunlight glancing off his back. Ren set the mug of coffee on the nightstand, and took a long drag on his cigarette. He blew out a cloud of smoke just as Hux finished the buttons on his shirt. He sent an annoyed glance at Ren and said, "You're wearing that to work?

Ren looked down at what he was wearing. His black jeans were ripped, exposing his knees. A white cotton t-shirt was covered by a black leather jacket. He looked back at Hux and shrugged. "I can dress down on Fridays."

Hux sighed and pulled a dark green cardigan over his shirt, took a swig of his coffee, and made a face. "This coffee tastes like ass."

"Better than your coffee," Ren replied. Hux rolled his eyes and put the second cigarette to his lips. Ren smirked and said, "Nice touch. It matches your eyes."

"Fuck off."

Ren chuckled and tilted his head back, as Hux blew a cloud of smoke up towards the ceiling fan. Millicent padded into the bedroom, jumping into Hux's lap. Hux petted her with his free hand. They sat there for a few minutes before Ren stood up. Hux put Millicent onto the bed, and they both silently went to the bathroom, Ren grabbing his brush and Hux grabbing his hair product. Hux greased his hands and parted his hair on the side, smoothing down his ruffled bedhead. Ren hastily pulled the brush through his hair, saying, "Okay. I gotta go to work. Snoke's going to kill me if I'm late again."

Now it was Hux's turn to smirk. "Kick his ass for me."

"Noted." Ren said. Hux walked him to the door. Just as Ren was about to leave, Hux grabbed his shirt and pulled him forward pecking Ren on the lips and smirking once more. Then he shut the door in Ren's face. Hux smiled when he heard Ren's laughter on the other side of the door.

Time for work.