Damon returned the kiss lightly, nibbling at his lower lip, tongue sweeping over Ric's, before pulling back a little, resting his forehead against Ric's.

"When we're out, if she's not back. It's weird...I do not trust Elijah, at all, but....I don't think he'll hurt her, tonight. If only because he's grateful you undaggered him."

He brushed his fingers through Ric's hair, then soaped up the washcloth. "Normally, I'd make this a lot more sensual, but ...I really want to just curl up in bed..."