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"Hey, Ev. How are you doing?" Regulus asked curiously when he looked up from his trapped spot on James' chest.
"Hmm? Oh, good," Evan replied absentmindedly.
"Wasn't too rough, was I?" Regulus asked.
"No, just the perfect amount as always."
"Good. Would you be able to get Barty or do you need help? I might have gone a little overboard with him this time," Regulus said sheepishly as he looked over to the cage where Barty seemed to have fallen asleep.
Evan looked over as well and chuckled lightly, "Maybe just a little. I got him and you can focus on coaxing Jamie into the bath. But first, can I get the keys to our collars?"
"Okay. There on the hook by the door."
Evan got off the bed and made his way over to the door before returning with the keys so Regulus could unlock his collar. Evan rubbed his neck when it was off and set the collar back in the toybox before heading to the cage to get Barty up.
Regulus turned his attention back to James and tried to wake him up from where he drifted off a few minutes ago. Unlike when Regulus needs the aftercare and James can just pick him up, Regulus is not that strong and would fall over before even taking a step.
"Jamie, baby. It's time for a bath. I need you to let go so I can go start it for us," Regulus whispered into the shell of James' ear. James groaned but released his hold.
Regulus slid off of him and made his way into the en suite of their playroom. It had two large whirlpool tubs and two stone showers that were big enough for the four of them at one time. He turned on the faucet of the tub closest to the window and adjusted the water temperature before pulling out the fluffy towels from the linen closet and setting them on the vanity.
Evan walked in a few minutes later and started the water in the second tub before chuckling lightly.
"What's so funny?"
"Oh, Barty's out cold,” Evan said. “I might need help getting him in here. What about James?"
"He should be easy to move. Wanna get Barty first?"
"Sure."
Evan finished setting up the bath for Barty and Regulus turned off the tap for James' before following Evan back out to the playroom to pull Barty out of the cage and bring him into the bath. Evan wasn't kidding when he said he was out cold. It took both of them to move him into the bathroom without overstimulating him even more than he was. Once he was in the bath, Evan sank in behind him and started coaxing him awake while Regulus went to get James.
"Jamie, love. It's time to get up," Regulus cooed sweetly.
"I don't wanna," James whined childishly and Regulus had to hold back his laughter.
"I know baby but we gotta get you washed up and into some comfy clothes."
James cracked an eye open slightly and stared at Regulus, "Fine."
James slowly rolled off the bed and Regulus had to help him walk. They almost fell three times since James kept swaying into Regulus like he was drunk. After checking the water again, Regulus helped James inside before sliding in behind him and holding him close to his chest. For a few minutes, the four of them just relaxed in the warm waters of their baths.
When Regulus chanced a glance at Barty and Evan, he could see that Barty was awake again leaning into his husband's chest. Technically, the four of them were together but when they played they tended to stay with their respective husbands.
"How you doing over there, Barty?" Regulus asked with a gentle smile on his lips.
"'M good," Barty slurred in response and melted more into Evan's embrace. "So good."
"Okay, as long as you're good. I didn't go overboard, did I?" Regulus checked.
"Just right," Barty shook his head and had a dopey smile so Regulus knew everything was good.
Regulus kissed James' temple before grabbing the flannel and body wash. He gently washed both of their bodies so they were squeaky clean before grabbing the shampoo to wash James' hair, tugging gently just to hear him moan again.
They finished up their bathes and got the fluffy towels ready for James and Barty. As Evan was heading back to Barty, Regulus pulled him to a stop and kissed him lightly on the lips.
"Are you sure you're okay?" Regulus asked, concerned.
"I'm perfect, Reggie. You don't need to worry about me."
"I can't help it. Once these two are situated, I'm gonna help you and I'm not taking no for an answer," Regulus said, leaving no room for argument.
"Yes, sir," Evan mocked and Regulus smacked him upside the head.
"Stop being a dick."
Regulus and Evan led James and Barty to the bed to cuddle after they were in clean, comfy clothes. Regulus grabbed the salve and dragged Evan back to the bathroom so he could massage it into his wrists, ankles and leg where the ropes were. Regulus even massaged Evan’s neck which was bruised from the collar. He kissed his neck gently and Evan let out a small moan of appreciation.
They went back to the bed with their husbands and crawled in beside them. Sometimes Regulus wished they had magic powers to bring them food since he was hungry again but unfortunately, he did not. Regulus grabbed his phone out of his suit jacket and ordered them some pizza and put a movie on the telly.
The pizza came forty-five minutes later and James jumped up to get it before Regulus could even think to move.
"I've got it, love."
"But-"
James cut him off with a deep kiss and Regulus melted into it.
"No buts. You have done enough today. Let me take care of you now," James said gently when he pulled away.
"Fine," Regulus crossed his arms and pouted before his smile cracked at the adoration and love on James' face before he left the room.
"You know, if you weren't already married to him, I'd say to get on it before someone came in to take him away," Evan chuckled and Regulus glared at him.
"Stay away from my man, Ev. You got your own." Regulus growled, perfectly aware that it lacked his usual bite.
Evan and Barty giggled to themselves as James came back with the pizza and ice cream. They set everything out on the bedside tables and started to feed each other until the food was gone. Evan put on another movie and everyone settled back into the bed now that they were all satiated, clean and comfy.
"I love you all," Regulus whispered as he gave each of them a gentle kiss.
"I love you too, Reggie," Evan and Barty said in unison.
"And I love you the most," James whispered into his ear. "Happy Anniversary, my star."
The four of them started to drift off. Regulus was pressed chest to chest with James as James kissed him gently on the temple. Regulus melted into the touch, thinking that he couldn't have had a better anniversary gift. He was right when he thought James' gift would blow his gift out of the water. The gift that Regulus still hadn't given to him. Oh, well. He could give it to him in the morning. Regulus was too comfortable to move or even think as James wrapped his strong arms around his waist. Regulus fell asleep with a small smile dancing on his lips as he floated on the clouds of love and adoration from his boyfriends and husband. He wouldn't change anything in the world as long as he got to fall asleep in the arms of the man he loved.