I think a few teeth rotted away with this onešš¾
Price washes Niks hair. That's it pfft.
Theres more under the cut!!
cw: literally none this is sickeningly sweet
The bathroom was warm, steam clinging to the mirror and softening the edges of the small space. Price adjusted the shower-head, the gentle hiss of water filling the quiet. He tested the temperature with his fingers, warm but not scalding, before glancing down at Nik.
Nik sat on the floor, his back pressed against the cool porcelain of the tub. His injured arm was cradled in a sling, the tight bandages beneath his shirt peeking out at the edges. Price had straddled his thighs, his knees bracketing Nikās hips as he leaned forward to work.
Nik shifted slightly, his good hand resting loosely on Priceās knee, his thumb absently brushing the soft fabric of Priceās sweatpants. His hair had become quite long now, reaching just above his shoulders, framing his face in loose , dark waves that caught faintly in the warm light overhead. Price could tell it was a tangled mess, he was determined to fix it.
āThis alright?ā Price asked as he folded a towel with deliberate care and tucked it behind Nikās neck. The softness of the fabric was a small contrast to the firm edge of the tub.
Nik blinked up at him, his good hand flexing slightly in his lap, then looked away, a faint flush creeping up his neck. āYes,ā he muttered.
Price frowned, leaning in a little closer, his hands braced lightly on Nikās chest for balance. āWhatās that look for?ā
āNothing,ā Nik said quickly, waving vaguely with his free hand. āJust⦠your fussing.ā
Price snorted softly, the sound blending with the rhythmic drip of water into the tub, but he didnāt press. Instead, he adjusted his posture, settling into a more comfortable crouch. The warmth of his legs against Nikās made the latter shift slightly, though his good hand didnāt leave Priceās knee.
āRight, letās get this sorted,ā Price said, reaching for the shower-head. āYouāve been wandering around all week with your hair looking like a birdās nest, havenāt you? Canāt have that now that Iām back, can we?ā
Nik chuckled, his voice low and rough, though his face was still turned slightly to the side. āAre you saying I look unkempt?ā
āIām saying youāve been looking like youāve been dragged backwards through a hedge, love,ā Price replied, grinning as he tilted the shower-head. The water streamed in soft rivulets, soaking Nikās hair. Price used his free hand to shield Nikās face, his thumb brushing lightly along Nikās temple.
Nik sighed as the warmth spread through his scalp, the tension in his shoulders beginning to ease. The water ran down the back of his neck, pooling slightly where Price had placed the towel earlier. āYou are enjoying this.ā
āOf course I am,ā Price said, grabbing the bottle of shampoo. He flicked it open with a thumb, the faint citrusy scent filling the air as he squeezed some into his palm. āGet to run my hands through your hair, keep you quiet for a bit. Whatās not to like?ā
Nik huffed out a laugh but didnāt argue, his good hand pressing a little firmer against Priceās knee, his thumb moving in slow, absent circles. āIt feels wrong, you doing this for me after the week you have had.ā
āNot this again,ā Price muttered, lathering the shampoo between his hands. The soapy foam felt slick between his fingers as he began working it through Nikās soaked hair. His palms brushed the edges of Nikās forehead, and his fingers combed through the longer strands with steady, deliberate care. āI told you, I want to do this. Youāve been walking around all week without washing it because of that bloody shoulder. Canāt say Iād let you try it one-handed, either, though Iām sure youāve tried.ā
Nik chuckled, his head tipping forward slightly as Priceās fingers moved through his hair. The gentle pressure on his scalp drew a quiet, involuntary hum from him before he could stop it.
āSee? Thatās the sound of a man being thoroughly pampered,ā Price teased, his voice soft but smug.
Nik let out a low sigh, his eyes drifting shut as he leaned back slightly, his hand brushing up towards Priceās thigh, squeezing absent-mindedly at the muscles there. āNo need to be so smug, Mishka.ā
Price chuckled, his fingers continuing their slow, steady work. āToo late for that.ā
Nik didnāt reply, though the corners of his mouth twitched in the faintest of smiles. His shoulders softened further under Priceās touch as the soothing rhythm of his hands worked away the last of the shampoo.
The warm water cascaded over Nikās hair again as Price rinsed it clean, taking care to keep any stray suds from running into Nikās face. By the time he reached for the conditioner, the faint tang of citrus had mellowed into a subtler freshness.
āHowās that shoulder feeling today?ā Price asked, his voice quieter now.
Nik shifted slightly beneath him, the sling pressing against Priceās chest with the movement. āBetter than yesterday.ā
āGood,ā Price murmured, smoothing the conditioner through the damp strands. His hands moved slower now, the pads of his fingers brushing lightly over the ends of Nikās hair. āYouāll be back to giving me hell in no time.ā
Nik cracked an eye open, his gaze warm despite his teasing tone. āAm I not giving you hell now?ā
āYou calling this hell?ā Price smirked. āCouldāve fooled me.ā
Nik grumbled something under his breath, low and indistinct, but the sound of it made Price grin anyway.
The conditioner rinsed away easily, leaving Nikās hair softer than it had been in weeks. Price grabbed the towel heād left nearby, unfolding it and gently patting the damp strands dry. Nik shifted slightly beneath him, pressing his good hand against Priceās thigh for balance as he raised his head back up slowly.
āBetter?ā Price asked, his voice quieter now.
Nik opened his eyes fully, his gaze unguarded as he looked at Price. āBetter,ā he said, the simple word carrying a weight that made Price pause.
āGood,ā Price murmured, setting the towel aside. He cupped Nikās face with one hand, his thumb brushing along his cheekbone as he leaned down to press a kiss to his forehead. āYouāre stuck with me, love, like a tick.ā
Nik sighed, but his lips quirked upwards in a faint smile. āHow romantic.ā
āSwept you off your feet, have I?ā Price replied, his grin widening.
Nik huffed softly, the sound somewhere between a laugh and a sigh, and let his head tip forward until it rested briefly against Priceās chest, uncaring that it would leave a wet spot on Priceās shirt. He didnāt speak, but the way his good hand slid up to wrap around Priceās waist said enough.
The bathroom was quiet for a moment, save for the soft drip of water from the shower-head and the occasional rustle of fabric as Priceās thumb traced slow, absent circles at the nape of Nikās neck. The tension there had eased under his touch, and the steady rhythm seemed to lull Nik into a state of quiet contentment.
He pressed a soft kiss against Nikās dark hair, his hand brushing back a strand that had fallen into Nikās face. āAlright,ā he murmured, his voice low and warm. āLetās get you on your feet.ā
Nik didnāt move immediately, his head remaining against Priceās chest for just a second longer before he sighed and leaned back. Price shifted carefully, adjusting his knees so he didnāt jostle Nikās injured arm. He reached down, his hands firm but gentle as he clasped Nikās good hand and slid his other arm around his back for support.
āTake your time,ā Price said quietly, his voice soothing as he braced Nik. He rose slowly, steadying Nik as he did, their movements unhurried. Nikās grip tightened briefly on Priceās forearm, his balance a little off, but Price held him steady, his free hand brushing over Nikās lower back in reassurance.
āYou alright?ā Price asked, his blue eyes scanning Nikās face, searching for any sign of discomfort.
Nik nodded, though his weight shifted subtly into Priceās hold. āYeah,ā he murmured, his voice a little rough.
āGood,ā Price said, guiding him toward the door with an arm looped lightly around his waist now. He paused just long enough to grab an extra dry towel, draping it gently around Nikās shoulders and patting at the damp strands of his hair once more.
āYou spoil me,ā Nik said, his voice light but his gaze holding a quiet sincerity.
āAnd you deserve every bit of it,ā Price replied, his tone matching Nikās as he gave his shoulder a reassuring squeeze. āNow, letās get you sorted before your hair dries funny.ā
Nik laughed, low and rich, the sound wrapping around Price like a warm blanket. For a moment, Price forgot about the long week heād had, the mission that had worn him thin, and the worry of leaving Nik to fend for himself. All that mattered was the man standing before him, safe and cared for.
And that was more than enough.
LOL WHAT?? TS GOT ME DEADš¤£š¤£
John, who snuck out to the patch of forest behind base to smoke a cig and take a swing of the Guinness he was not supposed to have, seeing how he had just gotten discharged.
Nikolai, who was hiding out behind a tree, with the sole express purpose of making sure a certain John Price doesn't sign his life (and liver) away so close to his retirement.
Laswell who was in the forest to video call with her wife, because she can't do it in base. (Least the rest of 141 starts calling her wife their other mother)
John stumbles over his footsteps, half drunk, causing Laswell to throw a rock in John's direction. Nikolai ends up tackling Laswell to the ground.
They both watched as John tripped over the rock Laswell threw, face planted himself on the floor and promptly started snoring.
The video Laswell had on file contains the maniacal laughter of Laswell as Nikolai grows red and stands up, tending to his very passed out husband instead.
Hehe, the last part made me giggleš¤
Something something about John telling Nik to pick up some alcohol at the store, something like a bud light and all. Nothing too fancy, something to chase down peanuts during game season.
Nik comes back with a crate of red wine from France. Same day delivery apparently.
John face palms, and wonders if it'll be too late to argue with Nik.
Football night has now turned into a mix of watching the telly and swatting Niks hands away from his tits.
Woke up this morning, did my hygiene routine, got dressed and went to the bathroom to do my eyebrows and eyelashes and saw that I had eye bags.
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EYE BAGS.
I HAVE BAGS UNDER MY EYES.
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Time to dropoutš¤·š¾āāļø
Something something Omega John Price has an attitude, something something, Alpha Nikolai fixes it something something.
(Fugitive)Nikolai needing to lay low somewhere so he wouldnāt get captured and brought to the Gulag so he flees to a small town in England where there are small quaint shops on every corner, and if you were to go down just a little further, thereād be a few neighborhoods with beautiful houses/apartments.
Upon arrival, the soldiers who were looking for him had already gotten there first(much to his dismay), and just as they turned a corner he ducked into a flower shop and behind the counter, not even noticing the man standing there.
The soldiers eventually came in and looked around for a bit before asking the man if heād seen someone come in matching Nikās description, and to the Russianās surprise, he said no and told which shops the men could check because they had āgood hiding placesā.
As they filed out with a brief āthanksā he waited tilā the were far far away before slowly rising to thank the man properly, stopping upon seeing his beautiful features.
The flower shop worker had brown hair and blue eyes that seemed like theyād look ethereal in the sunlight, even as they looked at him with skepticism. He also had a well kept beard and mustache, trimmed to perfection. He wore a white shirt with brown pants that hugged his body in every way(deliciously), and on top was a beige apron with a name tag that read John.
Nik found himself smitten, cheeks heating up and mouth opening and closing like a fish. That was until the manā sorryā John had grabbed him by the ear and pulled the giant Russian towards him.
āYou get me and my shop into any trouble and Iāll cut you like a rose, understand?ā
Oh how Nik loved his voice. Loved how deep and rough it was despite having an odd smoothness to it. Like a rose.
He suddenly felt a pair of sharp gardening scissors at his throat and broke out of his daydreams.
āUnderstand.ā
The scissors left his throat(much to his relief).
As John was getting ready to go to another task, Nik looked around himself for a second before turning back to the Brit.
āUh- where is your nearest.. uh- mini hotel?ā
āExcuse me?ā
āYour mini hotels.ā Nik says again. āUhm.. like the smaller hotels that are usually on the side of the road?ā
It takes John a second before he realizes and stops himself from laughing at the criminal across from him. Hell, he looked as if heād skin him alive and use him as fish bait.
āYou mean a motel?ā He asks with a small smirk, continuing to sweep. āItās a few minutes away from here near the butcher shop and candy store.ā
āAh, a motel, yes.ā Nik nods, trying to appear cool and collected as he gathered what little bearings he had before going to the door. āUh.. thank you..?ā
āJohn, and you?ā
āNikolai.ā He replied, his name rolling off his tongue roughly due to nervousness.
āNikolai.ā John says, and Nik damn near falls out at the way his name rolls off the florists tongue(he wondered what itād sound like when he was being fucked).
After their brief conversation, Nik makes his trek to the motel and gets a room thatās, albeit, a bit nicer than some of the hotels heās stayed at throughout his years of running.
He lays down for a bit to settle his nerves and goes to shower, thoughts lingering back to the beautiful florist heād met just minutes prior to coming here and wonders if he could go back to the shop tomorrow to see him again, if heād even be there.
Shoot, maybe heād get to know the man. Know his likes and dislikes, what makes him tick, what got him into the gardening business, things of that nature(and maybe more if heās lucky).
Mr. and Mrs. Smith but itās NikPrice.
Price riding Nik and milking him for everything he has while said Russian whimpers and whines because heās overstimulated and is not allowed to do anything about it.
I need Price to sit on Nikolai's lap while he shaves him with an old-timey razor.
The absolute trust Nik puts in his favorite captain's hands, his own palms resting on Price's thigh, gently stroking them as he watches him work with such affection in his dark eyes. Price is focused, pushing Nik's head back as he works on his neck, blade scrapping against his skin, a steady and precise hand.
When Nikolai gets too eager to touch him, unable to sit still, and the blade leaves a small cut into his neck, all he can do is smile, a short, teasing "oops" leaving his lips as he stares into Price's disapproving eyes.
With a brush of his thumb, John wipes away the small droplets of blood, but doesn't have time to clean his finger on the nearby towel, Nikolai instead grabbing his hand and his lips closing around his thumb, licking his own blood off of John's finger.
"Bloody animal." John says, an attempt at a frown failed by the affectionate crinkle of his eyes.
"You love it." Nikolai answers, letting go of John's hand, but not before placing a gentle kiss on his knuckles.
The soft humming that comes from John is enough of an answer, as the captain pushes Nik's head back, resuming his work.
I imagine that John is a patient man in the right circumstances.
Waiting in line for a coffee? Cool.
Waiting for a pot of water to start boiling? Alright.
Waiting for an enemy to come around the corner so he could take them out? Thrilling.
Heās more patient with everyday things. But the first time he orders something online and has to wait for what feels like 30 to 40 business days? He damn near goes insane.
It takes all of Nikās mental strength to endure John talking about the package damn near everyday, and even more physical strength to keep him from ripping the front door off its hinges once it finally arrives. Nik hopes that itās a letter from the damn President, but itās not.
No, instead itās a chicken timer.
A chicken timer that clucks.
And John is pleased with himself.
Very pleased.
Nik also loves to see how his face contorts in the throws of pleasure.
Loves to see his brows furrow and bend and how his eyes glisten and shine with unshed tears because good Lord is Nik doing numbers in on him right now.
Johnathan Michael Price is an expressive man when it comes to anything, and that should be common knowledge to anyone who knows or has worked with him.
Angry or upset? Heās frowning and making not so subtle threats(and maybe cursing that thing with everything heās got in him).
Happy or being a little fucker? Heās got that quokka look on his face and is most definitely going to get kicked in the ass for whatever he did later.
Sad or just downright depressed(arenāt we all)? His face is either blank or heās brooding in his office, but either way no one will ever see except those closest to him.
Nik, however, gets to see all of it, and if you were to ask him his most favorite trait about his husband, it would be everything(because in his eyes, the man is like a god to be praised). But if he had to choose, it would be that John is an expressive man that isnāt scared to share his thoughts or emotions.
He feels strongly, which is shown through his face and actions, and thatās what Nik loves most about him becauseā when youāve been through what theyāve been through, you donāt express a lot. And the fact that John still does shows that heās more human than heāll ever know.