You press a kiss to Ice’s jaw and then slowly pull back with a grin. “I think I’m ready to get in some flight practice now.” Your backside stings, but you don’t reach back to rub. The sting helps to keep you from getting stuck inside your own head. “Lemme just brush my teeth and get dressed. Then we can head to the hanger.”

Ice nods and gestures towards the adjoining bathroom. “I’d offer to join you, but I don’t think we’ll be ready very quickly if I do.” He smiles.

You head into the bathroom and quickly brush your teeth and wash your face. When you return to the bedroom, you swap places with Ice and start pulling on clothes while he finishes getting ready.

You head to the door as soon as you’re both fully dressed and step out into the corridor. Ice walks alongside you and you glance sideways at him.

Ice glances sideways at you and raises his eyebrows. “Do I have something on my face?”

Teasing him is on your mind, but you also think about suggesting a small competition on your way to the hanger.