Alex was affectionate by nature, drawn to easy touch and proximity with those he cared about. And Henry had certainly gotten himself on that list, though Alex was still not consciously clocking the fact that Henry was very quickly being swept from friend to something more.

Besides, when Henry looked at him like that it would only encourage him further.

The water warmed quickly, steam rising from the spray. Alex still hadn't released Henry's hand. "Since I made the mess, I should be the one to clean it up. I take this responsibility very seriously."