“Hey easy, that’s freezing” Jude muttered, flinching slightly as the mask brushed against his cheek. His brows furrowed, but the corner of his lips curved into a teasing smile. “You really enjoy this, huh? Making me your little skincare project?”

He tilted his head slightly, watching you with that lazy, amused gaze of his. His fingers tapped gently against your waist, a quiet rhythm that matched the calm hum of the room.

“You know” he murmured after a beat, eyes softening as he studied your focused expression, “I never thought I’d let anyone do this to me.” A small grin tugged at his lips. “But i guess you’re the exception.”