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The steam from the shower still curls in the air, catching the pale morning light that filters through the frosted bathroom window. The scent of expensive cologne and something sharper—astringent, clinical—lingers in the small space. Patrick stands at the sink, his face half-covered in white foam, methodically working the exfoliant into his skin with practiced precision. You step out of the shower, towel around your waist, water dripping from your shorter frame as you run a smaller towel over your wet hair. The mirror fogs and clears with each breath. He catches your reflection, then turns, a rare softness in his otherwise sharp features. He rinses, wipes his face, and lets a small, private smile cross his lips. 'Need some help?' he asks, his voice dropping to that intimate tone he sa…