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There had been hundreds of videos showing relaxing baths filling up Caters magicam fyp recently, something about it being the end of finals, and now everyone wants to call it quits to just relax in between all the school stress.
It sounded, and looked, like a nice time after all the studying he had been doing, or rather trying to study but being less than successful for the upcoming exams.
You can imagine how it went, and yes, it is exactly what you're thinking. Just tell Riddo, kay?
Except, if he was being completely honest with both you and himself, this wasn't about social media.
He would rather let himself relax with you by himself, instead of worrying about angels, along with looking presentable and the least bit cute.
Yeah, Cater wanted to be mask-less this one time so he could actually focus on relaxing, but you really can't blame him.
He still really wanted to make it pretty, though. Cater isn't only for that when he's on camera and looked at by people, you silly.
He got flowers, candles, soap for bubbles, plastic flower petals, especially soft towels, and even matching ropes for you both.
This was all before he had actually asked you to, maybe he should have thought about that… what if you didn't want to?!
Cater might have fucked up a little bit in his excitement... Woops.
But it's alright, he can get you to agree. It'll be a good time, you'll love it, definitely. It will be fineeee. Cater totally isn't worried AT ALL.
…
Cater had found one of the more private Heartslabyul bathrooms, knowing he would rather text all his old classmates back than have someone else walk in.
That's also why he may have been extra nice to Riddle the day before, nothing major, only an extra tart slice, a new crossword book, maybe a few new pens…
He had to make sure Riddle was in a good mood, ok? It's hard to get a key for one of the private bathrooms when your housewarden is an angry little bi- sweetheart.
Total sweetheart. Yeah, #totallynotsarcastic
The tub was filling up slowly as he finished setting it all up, a little too slow for his liking, considering he had texted you and hadn't gotten a response yet.
Although he knew you had an extra class today and was still in it for a few more minutes, it was still nerve-racking.
Now all the flowers were set up in a way he liked, the bathtub was almost full and already forming bubbles, and the robes had been hung up; it was all going well.
All he needed now was for you to respond and then also show up.
Cay-Cay: Heyyy babe, do u have time to come over after class, pretty plz < 17:05 Read
Cay-Cay: Its a surprise i promise u'll love it < 17:13 Read
My lovelyyy😘: ?? < 17:31 Read
My lovelyyy😘: I mean, sure? i'll be over in 5 < 17:32 Read
Cay-Cay: Yesss < 17:32 Seen
Cay-Cay: Just come to my room and ill show ya the way ;3 < 17:33 Seen
…
You opened the door a smidge to a sweet, but humid, smell of raspberries and marshmallows.
That scent became even stronger as you entered the room, where Cater sat beside the bathtub, scrolling through Magicam.
He looked up from his phone as you closed the door, his face of surprise turning into a sweet smile when he saw you.
Cater quickly stood up and hugged you, the soft fabric of his bathrobe gliding against your own clothes.
His excitement was a little too much to stay down, though, so Cater shoved your own bathrobe into your arms and kissed you on the cheek,
as he quickly turned his back and 'fixed' details no one would notice weren't quite right anyway.
But alas, he overthought it as usual and needed something to keep himself busy, so you wouldn't be that thing…
Cater may have a staring problem when he's looking at something(or someone..) he really loves.
ANYWAY.
You were finally ready, not that you took long, Cater is just impatient.
And so it was time to enter the water, as you both did slowly with care.
No need to rush after all, you had plenty of time to be together, for a few hours at least.
The hot, steamy water touched your skin delicately, soaking every hair, curve, and limb like a soft velvet in liquid form.
It relaxed your body in a way unlike any other, and you could see it had the same effect on your boyfriend.
Cater looked more tired than usual, a good thing if you remember how much he usually hides such parts of himself from anyone bold enough to get close to him.
Not you, though. You were special to him like no other. To him, you weren't someone who would leave him, as anyone else would.
He moved closer to you, only a little, enough to gently rest his head on your shoulder while still putting a little bit of distance between you.
It was sweet, quiet, and comfortable.