"I was getting ready," Stein said, turning back to face Birkin as he entered the room. He had pulled off his labcoat while Birkin was in the shower, and his sweater, and his pale, scarred and muscled torso was fully visible now.

He grinned. "You look quite a bit more refreshed now," he added. He rather liked the wet look, in fact.

Crossing the room towards Birkin, Stein reached for him, his mouth capturing Birkin's aggressively.