Sasha showed Miru around the apartment, telling him to make himself at home. Mr. Slava started making dinner. Usually the Slavas ordered take out, but since they had a guest they wanted to cook for him. Sasha’s mom came home from work shortly before dinner, and was excited to meet Miru. Miru had been following Sasha around like a dog, seeming unsure what to do with himself so Sasha had eventually told Miru to lay down and rest until dinner. Sasha brought his mom to what was now Mirus bedroom , and knocked softly on the door.

“Miru? My mom’s here. Can we come in?” He called quietly.

“Yes, come in.” Miru replied. He was laying in bed reading one of the books Sasha had given him.

“Hi~” said Mrs. Slava cheerfully, walking across the room, “Nice to meet you!” She reached out to shake Mirus hand, but he just smiled politly, refusing her touch.

“Nice to meet you Miru.” she repeated, awkwardly withdrawing her hand and giving Miru her cheerfullest smile.

“Nice to meet you as well.” Miru replied.

“Do you want to join us in the kitchen for dinner?” Asked Mrs. Slava, “we’re having spaghetti and salad.”

“Yes Ma’am, thank you.” Miru climbed out of bed and bowed.

“Your very welcome dear. And call me Svetlana.” Mrs. Slava headed to the kitchen.

“Cmon Miru, let’s go eat.” Sasha beckoned Miru.

Miru ate hungrily, and didn’t engage much in conversation. Sasha noticed Miru was looking tired after dinner, and suggested bedtime.

“Let me know if you want to take a shower, I’ll get you some towels and soap.” Said Sasha as he cleared his plate.

“That would be nice, thank you. I could use a shower.” Admitted Miru.

Sasha got some fluffy bath towels and soaps.

“Here you go, take as long as you want.” Sasha turned to leave.

“Wait, Sasha.” Miru grabbed the older boys arm, then changed his mind and let go.

“What is it?” Sasha asked with concern.

“I’m...scared. I don’t want to be alone. Will you please stay with me?” Miru didn’t meet Sasha’s eyes, looking embarrassed.

“Oh-okay.” Sasha shrugged.

“I’m sorry, I feel stupid.” Sighed Miru.

“No don’t, it’s fine. I’m happy to stay with you.” Sasha smiled, gingerly placing a hand on Miru a shoulder. Instead of drawing away Miru pulled Sasha into hug. Caught of guard, Sasha blushed, wrapping his arms around the boy.

“Thanks.” Said Miru breathlessly, pulling away. Miru turned on the water and started pulling off his shirt.

“Oh, um, want some privacy?” Suggested Sasha nervously.

“Oh, sorry,” Miru cringed, “I didn’t think, I’m used to...”

“Don’t worry about it Miru, I just want to make sure your comfortable.” Sasha looked to the side, away from half naked Miru. “I’ll turn around until you get in.” Sasha turned away from Miru, and kept his eyes off the mirror. Miru undressed and pulled aside the shower curtain, testing if the water was warm.

“Sasha, is it ok if I leave the curtain open?” Asked Miru as he stepped in.

“Sure?” Sasha turned around. Miru stood under the water, drips running down the curves of his perfect body. Sasha gulped and looked away. Was he just supposed to stand there while Miru showered?...With the curtain open?

Sasha’s eyes flicked towards Miru and immediately away. Mirus blonde hair was sleek and wet, hanging almost to his shoulders under the water. He was gorgeous, but a bit thin. Sasha sighed and stared at his feet. He had to stop thinking about Miru like that. 

A movement caught his eye and he found himself glancing at Miru again. The boy had a hand at his bottom, and was playing with his hole.

Sasha paled and quickly looked away, short of breath. What was Miru doing? Sasha cleared his throat, studying the floor carefully.

“Uh, Miru, you doing ok in there?” He said weakly.

“Yes,” Miru replied innocently, “I just-oh.” He didn’t say anything for a moment. “I forgot I don’t have to do this anymore.” He murmured.

“What?” Sasha carefully kept his eyes on the floor.

“I used to have to, you know, clean myself out and stuff every time I showered…sorry.” Miru shuddered.

“oh-uh-I-o-Okay…” Sasha stuttered. Was it going to be even harder than he thought to get Miru back to a normal lifestyle?

Miru asked if he could fill the bathtub, so Sasha went to get a bubble bath. He had a really nice one he go for christmas and had been saving, he thought it would be nice to give to Miru. 

"Here, put this in the water." Said Sasha, kneeling by the tub/shower. Miru sat in the shallow water as it filled, looking pale and perfect. Sasha tipped half th bottle of bubbles in, turning the water to white froth. Finally, Miru's lower half was covered. Sasha could finally look the boy in the eye. Sasha turned off the tap when the bath was full, and gazed at Miru's soft eyelashes and pink lips.

"Miru...I have to talke to you." He said quietly.