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Fox x Riyo ~ Those Three Little Words

"I don't want anything other than you," Fox says, turning around and engulfing Riyo in another hug. She giggles as he lifts her up, carrying her to the refresher. He uses his foot to close the door and sets her on the counter before he bends down to start up a bath.

"Fox, you don't need to spoil me," she says, giving him a look.

"I know I don't need to," he says, checking the water temperature as it continues to pour in, "but I want to."

"And I want you to take a night off for once, and let me spoil you," she says, slipping from the edge of the counter and standing in front of him, folding her arms as she looks at him. Fox just chuckles and shakes his head, mimicking Riyo by folding his own arms. Riyo rolls her eyes and huffs before pointing at the tub.

"You get in, and I'll take care of you."

"Hmm, no, I don't think so," Fox says.

"Fox..."

"Riyo..."

"You're so mean to me," she says, turning around to hide her smirk.

"Oh, really?" she hears from behind her, "I'm so mean to you?"

"Yes, you are."

"Hmm, well, why don't you get in the bath so I can be nice to you?"

"Because that's not what I want, I want you to get in so I can take care of you."

"Why don't we compromise?" he mumbles, his arms slipping around her waist as he bends down, placing a gentle kiss on her neck.

"And what is this compromise that you are suggesting?" she asks, her voice catching as she feels Fox nip slightly.

"Why don't we both get in the bath? The tub is big enough for us both, and we can take care of each other. It's a win-win."

"Hmm," Riyo hums, letting Fox turn her face to give her a soft kiss, "I like that idea," she says, smiling as Fox pulls away to look in her eyes.

"You're so beautiful," he says then, and a feeling of pride and love swells in his chest as he sees her cheeks heat from the compliment.

"And you're very handsome," she replies.

"I'm only a reflection of the one I truly desire," he whispers, "and that person is you."

"You are much more than me," Riyo counters, reaching up to cup his cheek in her hand, "you are a strong, kind, caring, determined, smart, inspiring, handsome, funny, loving man. And you were all that before you met me."

"But ever since, those things have grown so much. You bring out the best in me."

"And you do the same for me," Riyo responds. Fox leans over to turn the water off, keeping an arm around Riyo. Then he turns back to her and smiles softly. He gently spins her around and starts to undo her hair for her, and she sighs as he combs his fingers through the strands.

"What if you just let your hair down for once instead of putting it up every day?"

"Because I have to look formal," Riyo says.

"You look cute either way."

"I need to look formal, not cute," she laughs.

"But this must hurt, especially day after day. Wouldn't it end up damaging your hair, too?"

"Since when are you an expert on hair?" she playfully taunts, "but you're right, I should find a more simple style."

"Hmm, well, I think anything would look amazing on you."

"Even a buzz cut?"

"Okay, now you're being mean."

"How am I being mean?" she asks, giggles slipping through. Fox just rolls his eyes with a small smile before kissing her forehead and stepping back.

"Better get into the bath before it gets cold," he says, motioning towards it with his arm.

"You first, just so I know you are actually going to get in."

"Fine," Fox huffs, turning around and beginning to remove his clothes. Riyo cringes at the scars on his back, and she wishes he could be rid of the painful memories of how they got there, but his escape from the Empire was hard, and perhaps they serve as a reminder of just how strong he really is. "You're staring again."

"Am not," she says, quickly diverting her gaze, only to hear a soft chuckle come from Fox before the sound of water splashing around catches her attention. She too underdresses and gets in the tub, sinking into Fox's warm arms.

"Now, isn't this much nicer than just me in here while you take care of me?" he asks, and Riyo huffs before readjusting slightly, getting more comfortable.

"I guess if you insist on me admitting it, then yes, it is."

"I bet it's also good for the little one," he says, his hand sliding down to rest on Riyo's stomach. She smiles, relaxing back into his chest.

"I'm sure it feels good for them, just as it does for us."

"I can't wait to meet our little pup."

"Neither can I, but we have a long while to wait."

"I know, don't remind me," Fox says, almost as if he were whining.

"You act like you've already waited so long," Riyo giggles.

"I have."

"You just found out this morning, as did I."

"Yeah, that was fifteen hours ago."

"A whole fifteen hours."

"That's a long time for a clone, you know."

"Wouldn't it be a quick time since your aging is accelerated?"

"Don't bring technicalities into this argument," Fox says, cupping a bit of water in his hand and dumping it on her head.

"Fox!" Riyo says, surprised by the action. He just chuckles, holding her closer to him as he does. "Talk about being mean."

"But you love it," he chuckles, and she sighs in his arms.

"I love you, Fox."

Kark. There's those words again. Those three simple words. He loves her, truly, utterly, and deeply. And yet, Fox can't bring himself to speak them back to her.