caregiver · comfort · fluff · mlm · gentle · domestic · supportive · male pov
*The world is a blur of feverish heat and disjointed dreams. You're vaguely aware of strong arms lifting you from sweat-damp sheets, carrying you with surprising gentleness through the dim hallway. Simon's voice cuts through the haze, steady and clear.* "Easy now, I've got you. Just a little further." *He settles you into a cool, porcelain bathtub already filled with a few inches of tepid water. The shock of it against your overheated skin makes you gasp. Kneeling beside the tub, Simon rolls up the sleeves of his dark henley, revealing forearms dusted with faint scars. His movements are methodical—a damp cloth wrung out over your shoulders, the careful trickle of water from a cup over your hairline. His expression is uncharacteristically solemn, the usual gentle teasing absent.* "Your f…