Bruises Shaped Like Finger Prints

Ch. 5

Armitage turned trying to reach the shampoo behind Kylo to wash his hair in the shower. He had always preferred an actual shower to sonics. "Will you move you great ox?" He asked, finally pushing past Kylo. Kylo laughed at the taunt and grabbed the shampoo from the general. "Here let me do it." He said, squirting some into his hand. He kneaded gently into Armitage's scalp, the way he came to know he liked before he moved out of the spray to let him rinse it off. "I can wash you too if you'd like." Armitage nodded and handed him the bar of soap. Kylo lathered it between his hands before placing it back on one of the shelves. After, he started working his hands into Armitage's skin, starting at the shoulders.

He kneaded a bit knowing how much Armitage loved to feel his big hands massage his back. "Mmmm..." The general moaned rolling the blades back. He slid his hands lower, rubbing the foam from the soap into Armitage's chest and stomach before grasping at his hips. That had to be Kylo's favorite feature on the other's body, besides the freckles that littered his entire frame. He had such wide hips for a man. Kylo had once quipped, referring to them as bitch hips and earned himself a right slap across the cheek from him. Though, Armitage knew he was only teasing. The two had grown quite comfortable with each other and their relationship only the past few months.

It had done wonders for the First Order as well. The two seemed to work in tandem since the morning of their first coupling as lovers, no more arguing and debating over miniscule details. The ship seemed to stay in tack without Kylo's outburst and the crew seemed less on edge about waiting for an angry Hux to brood around the bridge and snap at them after Kylo's insults. Before long, the Resistance would surely be snuffed out. Kylo had even promised Armitage a very ambitious position at the end of his next mission with the six other knights.

"Do you really plan on crowning me emperor after all this mess is over with Kylo?" Armitage suddenly asked as Kylo pulled him underneath the water flow with him. "Of course, I do. There is no one I would trust more to rule the galaxy. And of course, I'll be right there by your side. Emperor Hux's loyal hound." He smirked and growled into his lover's ear. Armitage felt himself shudder at the prospect. "Oh yes, It won't be long now Armitage. Imagine it. A crown of pure gold with kyber crystals adorning it upon your head, dressed in all white with a magnificent red cape behind you. Everyone kneeling at your feet, ready to listen and act out your every whim. Me standing at your side as you sit proudly in your throne, ready to strike anyone down who questions your leadership. Your faithful Knight. Your hound." He practically purred this into the general's ear making him gasp.

Armitage's face was flushed. "I don't know if you meant to turn me on with that spiel but it worked. Damn you." He chuckled. Kylo sucked a deep mark into the side of Armitage's neck causing him to gasp again. "You're lucky my uniform collar is high Ren." Kylo laughed, his eyes closing and wrinkling around the edges. Armitage loved to see that expression on Kylo's face. He used to always look so upset and angry. This relationship had really done wonders for the both of them.

"I leave tonight though to meet up with them. Are you going to miss me?" He asked turning off the shower and reaching behind the curtain to grab a couple towels. "I always miss you when you are gone Kylo. I worry too..." He replied, taking the black fabric from Kylo's hand and wrapping it around his waist. "Armitage there is no need to worry about me. This isn't going to take much time at all. I am quite confident about this." Kylo tried his best to ensure him. "I know Kylo. I know. I just feel a bit lost when you are gone anymore. Ask Phasma, I burry myself deep in any and all work I can find just to keep myself sane when you are gone. She finds it quite silly." Armitage replied.

"I am just glad that she is healing well after the incident. God, I was so worried about her." Kylo stated as they both stepped out. "As was I. Bacta really does wonders. She is the only one I would ever entrust with leading my military. No one else is nearly competent enough." Armitage replied. "I resent that statement." Kylo snorted. Armitage rolled his eyes in response. "You have a different kind of leadership Ren. She is good with strategy and formulas... you? Not so much dear." Armitage informed. Kylo just laughed it off and brought Armitage close to him, placing a kiss on top of the general's head. Yet another thing Kylo loved about his Armitage was the height difference between them. He was shorter and much slimmer compared to the force user.

"I should start getting ready for my departure. I can count on you to be there waiting on me for when my mission is complete, can't I General?" Kylo asked before slotting their lips together, working his tongue past the other man's lips. Armitage sighed and placed his hands on Kylo's shoulders, his blunt nails scraping against the skin lightly. "Of course. Don't be daft Ren." He replied after pulling away. "I already can't wait to get back to you. I promise you a very fun night when I return." Kylo said. "He is in a very rowdy mood this morning." Armitage thought as he dropped the towel to start putting on his uniform. "You better not break that promise." He said in return.

Later that day, Armitage stood in the hanger to see Kylo off. Captain Phasma stood next to him as well. "I will be back within two weeks General." He said, voice once again distorted by his helmet. "Do not be alarmed though if it takes a bit longer. We have yet to locate all of the hiding spots of the last of the rebels." Kylo said. "Understood." Phasma replied, saluting him as he climbed into his Silencer. "Yes, understood." Armitage repeated.

"Oh, and Ren?' Armitage spoke up before Kylo could close himself in.

"Yes General?" He answered in response.

"Bring me that crown." The general smirked, and with that, Kylo was off.

"Crown sir?" Phasma asked as the two of them began to make their way back to the bridge of the ship. "You will see in due time Captain. In due time." Armitage smirked picturing once again the scene Kylo had placed into his mind's eye. "How I love that man." Phasma rolled her eyes but smiled, happy for him. "Aye sir. I know you do."

When his shift was finally over. Armitage laid in bed in what had formerly been his chamber, now shared with Kylo. He felt his lover reach into his mind as he started to drift into unconsciousness. "Sleep well tonight my emperor. For the next time you see me, it will be upon your throne. I promise you that. Now dream for me Armitage. Dream of the next time I will have you in my arms to show you all my love, with that crown resting in your fiery hair. Armitage swore he could feel the man smirk as his presence dissipated. "What a complete fool..."