"A Leap of Intimacy"

"Shouldn't we shower together?" Mitsuba said, his face flushed as he looked down at his still messy body. The remnants of their intimate moment still lingered on his skin, and Kou couldn't help but feel a pang of embarrassment at the thought of cleaning up together. Kou's eyes widened slightly as he considered Mitsuba's suggestion. He hadn't thought of it that way, but now that Mitsuba mentioned it, it seemed like the most practical solution. They couldn't just leave the mess on Mitsuba's body, and Kou couldn't bear the thought of Mitsuba cleaning himself up alone. "Y-yeah," Kou stuttered, trying to play it cool despite the rising heat in his face. "I guess it would be easier to clean up together." Mitsuba nodded, his eyes sparkling with a mix of excitement and nervousness. He took Kou's hand, and they walked together to the bathroom, the tension between them palpable. As they stood in front of the shower, Mitsuba turned to Kou with a sheepish grin. "I'm s-so sorry," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I don't know what's wrong with me. I've never... done this before." Kou's heart swelled with compassion as he looked at Mitsuba. He knew that Mitsuba was still reeling from their intimate moment, and he wanted to reassure him that everything was okay. "There's nothing wrong with you, Mitsuba," he said, his voice soft and gentle. "We're just... figuring things out together." Mitsuba nodded, his eyes shining with gratitude, and Kou could see the tension in his body begin to ease. Together, they turned on the shower and stepped under the warm water, the spray washing away the remnants of their earlier moment. As they stood there, surrounded by the soothing sound of the water, Kou felt a sense of calm wash over him. He looked at Mitsuba, who was gazing up at him with a soft expression, and he knew that this was a moment they would both remember for a long time. Without thinking, Kou reached out and gently washed Mitsuba's hair, the soap suds rinsing away under the water. Mitsuba closed his eyes, a look of bliss on his face, and Kou couldn't help but smile. As they continued to clean up together, Kou realized that this was what intimacy was all about – not just the physical act, but the quiet moments in between, the moments of vulnerability and connection. And as he looked at Mitsuba, he knew that he was exactly where he was meant to be.