Forgiven

[death_glare]

[ No one questioned anything when William suddenly left his office that morning. "I've been called to a meeting" was all the information he gave the rest of Dispatch. To them, it wasn't surprising, seeing as he was the head of the department. For William, however, the summoning came with zero notice. As he made his way to the upper managements' offices, all he could wonder was what issue his subordinates caused that he'd have to clean up after, this time.

It wasn't until lunch break that William returned to Dispatch. The others expected they'd get reprimanded for something, but William remained quiet, his face expressionless as he closed the door to his office. ]

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[death_glare]

If that's truly the case, why didn't you tell me about these products when I really needed them?

[ He holds his coffee mug over the tub side, so as to avoid her bumping it and splashing its contents into the tub. Once she's made herself comfortable and still, he risks another sip. Maybe it is the bath water, maybe the coffee, or maybe just the lack of responsibility now, whichever, he can feel himself relaxing. ]

[untodeath]

[ Her eyes have drifted closed, and she hasn't reached to retrieve her coffee just yet. She first intends to soak in the moment, so to speak. ]

Mn, I've told you of many things over the years that I suspect you'd immediately turned out, or disregarded as silly.

[death_glare]

[ A silent shrug. ]

I did become quite good at ignoring your rambling and nagging.

[ At least for a bit. Then violence checked in to shut her up. ]

[untodeath]

[ An amused little scoff, as she tilts her head back to peek up at him. ]

An understatement, really.

[ Okay, now that she can smell the coffee on him so clearly, she craves her own-- but before she reaches for her mug, she affectionately brushes her knuckles along his cheek first! ]

[death_glare]

[ Grell's hand leaves a faint trail of water across his cheek, having played her hand up and down his submerged leg just before. With a frown, he wipes at his cheek with the back of his palm. ]

Yes, rambling and nagging is certainly an understatement for you.

[ Opposite of what she meant, he's sure, but it's still the truth. ]

[untodeath]

[ With a dismissive noise echoing into her mug, she sips at her coffee - and there's a happy croon, to follow. ]

Apparently you love it.

[death_glare]

I can't deny that now, can I?

[ With a sigh, he leans back against the basin and stretches his legs out as far as the tub will allow him. ]

Did you have anything in mind for the rest of your weekend?

[untodeath]

[ Grell just slides right down with him, chuckling as they go! ]

Well, we've got some shopping to do, and a new apartment to transition over to... Perhaps redo this moment in our new, bigger tub!

[ Siiip. ]

[death_glare]

[ Nodding, he rests his free hand around her middle. ]

I was going to bring up the moving portion. I'd rather not do it all myself while you're working next week.

[untodeath]

You've already placed your things there, so it would be all of my belongings. That's hardly fair.

[ The touch makes her smile fondly. Softer, more genuine. Perhaps because he won't be capable of looking at her directly, as well. ]

I'll never find anything, more like.

[death_glare]

Honestly, I wouldn't know where to begin with sorting all your...

[ He releases her only to make a vague gesture with his hand towards the array of bottles displayed around the vanity. ]

[untodeath]

[ Chuckling, she shakes her head before heaving a playfully exaggerated sigh. ]

Ah, to be naturally perfect...

[death_glare]

I'm hardly perfect. Even as an angel. A concept I don't think I will ever get used to.

[ His hand returns to where it had been moments before, and even holds her a bit tighter! ]

[untodeath]

[ Grell shifts to rest a hand over his. ]

Then take confidence in the fact that I find you to be so, my darling.

[death_glare]

It is good to hear.

[ Coffee now set on the ledge of the tub, William joins his other hand around her. he gives a content sigh, finally feeling the relaxing effects that Grell had claimed would happen. ]

[untodeath]

I'll happily remind you whenever I may afford the chance.

[ Reaching up to cup his cheek, she attempts to coax him into a kiss - and should he oblige her, it will be passionate and lingering. ]

[death_glare]

[ The kiss is taken and he allows her to play it out as she wishes. When they do part, he remains close, eyes nearly shut. ]

I've not disappointed, then?

[untodeath]

What do you mean?

[ Although scolding, her voice is softer as she remains close to him. ]

How could you have possibly disappointed me?

[death_glare]

You would have to tell me that. You've certainly fantasized about what our relationship would be like. Reality does not always match up to that expectation.

[untodeath]

[ Grell frowns just so, upturned brows twinging. ]

You came back, and by some miracle, you love me. It's more than I've ever dreamt of.

[death_glare]

Then I want you to tell me if I ever do disappoint you.

[ The reassurance is always nice to hear. It truly helps.

With that out of the way, he scoops up a handful of water, letting it run though his fingers over her chest. ]

Would you like me to wash your hair?

[untodeath]

[ She offers a cheeky half-smile, purring at the attention. She rubs her hand along the back of his neck, raking her nails along the hair at its nape. ]

You're worried about me keeping quiet? [ Giggle. ] Yes, please.

[death_glare]

[ A bit more knowledgeable of what the various bottles around the tub are, William picks out a shampoo bottle and lathers his hands up. Then, his fingers are run through Grell's hair, adding a bit of the warm water as needed to get her scalp fully clean. ]

I don't think you're capable of such a thing.

[untodeath]

[ Tilting her head forward so he can properly work his fingers through her hair, Grell's eyes drift closed with a pleasured sigh. ]

So, you see, you've nothing to worry about.

[death_glare]

I suppose I can't help but be nervous about such things.

[ Her re-positioning allows him to focus on the lower strands of hair. ]

I'm also a bit curious as to how you'd look with my haircut.