Something About Us.

Chapter Thirteen

It took the Hellenic Coast Guard forever to finish inspecting the ship. Jade hid on Kaldur's boat while the inspection took place and almost fell asleep while waiting. The guard didn't need much from Kaldur and Roy in order to get a full report. But after the work was done some insisted on getting Lian's autograph. Much to her father's dismay. The ride back was relatively short, but cold for the three humans. Lian and Jade claimed the shower straight away.

Kaldur didn't want to get his sofa wet so he suggested he and Roy wait in his courtyard for the ladies to finish. It felt...nice. They didn't talk much, just stared up at the stars. Kaldur didn't have much to say right now anyway. For once this week he felt completely comfortable around Roy.

Roy pulled off the top half of his red arrow suit."How can you stand wet clothes Kal?" Roy asked once his head was free.

"It's fine until it drys and the clothes become stiff." Kaldur assured him, keeping his voice calm. Maybe he over exaggerated his own comfort level. "Should I find you a towel?"

"Nah, I'm just going to get in the shower anyway. You can go first if you like."

"No Its fine. I wasn't planning on taking one, just drying off."

Roy's eyes narrowed. "Ok. You might be fine smelling like salt water but the smell is going to keep me up all night."

Kaldur chuckled. "Maybe a short one then."

Jade opened the door to announce that the bathroom was free. The men thanked her as she headed back inside.

"We may as well just take one together." Roy suggested. "It would be quicker that way. I'm starting to wonder what your water bill is gonna be like after this week anyway."

Kaldur's brain fizzled out for a moment.

Roy blushed after realizing the implications. "I mean um...really just taking a shower, alright? It's not like I'm going to try anything"

Kaldur took a deep breath. "It should be fine."

"Yeah! Perfectly fine. We're adults. We can handle it."

Kaldur nodded and then stood. He made his way to his bedroom to gather something to sleep in first and then headed to the bathroom. Very thankful that no one was in the hallway. Thinking about it wouldn't make this less awkward. It was just like when they were kids using the showers at the cave, he told himself. And really, what would they get up to with the girls just down the hall? All he had to do was control himself and it would be over before he knew it. Besides, if he couldn't handle this without combusting than anything more was out of the question.

Roy was standing in the bathroom, clothes still on, visibly nervous. It was kind of endearing.

"You are making it worse." Kaldur said as he set his pajamas down.

"Sorry, I know I said this was no big deal but," He ran his fingers through his hair. "Just don't look down alright?"

"Down?" Kaldur asked as he stripped off his shirt. Roy bit his lip, Kaldur wasn't sure if Roy was really listening to him now or not. "Roy?"

"Ahh... Yeah sorry. I'm just warning you alright. I said I wouldn't try anything. I didn't say I wouldn't react." he answered emphasizing the word react.

"I'll take it as a compliment then." Kaldur said dryly. He was relieved that it wasn't only him worried about such things. But he wasn't going to miss the chance to mess with Roy a bit. "Though," Kaldur said while taking off his pants. "Watching me disrobe can't be helping."

Roy's eyes shot up to the ceiling. And Kaldur resisted the urge to laugh as he finished getting undressed. It had been way too long since someone he wanted to desire him actually did. It was a massive confidence boost. Kaldur got into the shower first. Resisting the urge to look Roy's way when he joined him.