The Killer's Kitten
Gentler than they needed to be.
The hum of the dryer shut off. Silence. His fingers smoothed the last damp strands back from her forehead, tucking them behind her ear.
She didn't open her eyes. She just tilted her head and pressed her warm, dry hair into the curve of his neck, nuzzling into his collar.
"You're doing that on purpose," he said.
"Mm." She rubbed her hair against his jawline. "Your fault. You made it smell good."
"You're more trouble than a cat, kitten." he said. His voice was dry, but his hand came up to cup the back of her head, holding her there for just a moment longer. "A cat would at least clean itself."
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