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STIFF - GAVIN BAI X READER

Warnings : semi-nudity, gets a little steamy towards the end but nothing NSFW, reader is gender-neutral!

Genre : domestic fluff, a little spicy at the end though!

Word count : 1.1K words

Synopsis : Shower time with Gavin could become an interesting thing in the future.

Additional notes : this is completely based off those new karmas that dropped in the CN server (I am SWEATING!!) and not at all proofread lmfao. I dedicate this one to my beloved Cheri, who’s been tirelessly working on making content all the time, and who always deserves the special treatment with some Gavin loving ❤️ @cheri-translates hope you enjoy this! Sending you all the love ❤️

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A mild curse and a hiss came from the bathroom, causing them to look up from their seat in front of the coffee table, where they’d been lounging in the soft silken robe provided by the inn, with a nice warm mug of chamomile tea cradled in their hands. Setting the mug down on a coaster with something akin to worry on their face, they pushed themselves up to pad across the sitting room and to where the sound had come from.

They knocked twice on the door, tentatively calling out, “Gavin? Everything okay in there?”

“Um, yeah,” came his reply, a few seconds too late to be reassuring, the waver in his voice only convincing them more that something was wrong.

Their frown deepened. “I’m coming in,” they announced, barely waiting for his choked complaints and the sounds of rustling before entering.

He coughed a little awkwardly, and through the vapor filling the shower cubicle they could see his silhouette scrambling to pull a towel around his waist.

“A few seconds of warning would’ve been nice,” he managed to say, although they could almost envision his red-tinged cheeks as he did.

With a chortle, they rolled their eyes, “Nothing I haven’t seen before,” they settled down on a small wooden bench in the corner of the bathroom, “You alright? You sounded like you were having some trouble in there.”

“Er, not exactly.”

“Gavin.”

The stern voice they were using against him wasn’t one they were unaccustomed to using; after all, their boyfriend was prone to hiding injuries and the like under the pretense of being fine, and only when they used this tone did he usually crumble and admit the truth.

“Y-yes?” he sounded a little hesitant now, almost as though he were already aware that there was little he could do to prevent them from weaseling the truth out of him.

With a resigned sigh, they pushed up from their seat, “I’m getting in with you, you infuriating man. Have to check for myself.”

“No need for that, honest,” Gavin rushed to protest, and they could see the vague outline of his palms pressing against the cubicle’s door handle, “It’s just a pulled muscle. I’m a bit stiff, that’s all.”

Eyeing the door skeptically, they asked again, “Are you sure?”

“I promise,” his voice softened at that, just barely audible over the sound of the shower running, before he added, “It’s only because I was trying to wash my hair that I twisted in an odd position, I think.”

“Fine,” they relented, but still walked up to where he stood, “But don’t stop me from getting in with you.”

“Why?” he had a confused look on his face, but he seemed to not have much of a protest against them, seeing as he’d removed his hand from the handle.

They didn’t bother giving him an answer, opting to slide the door open and step in under the warm drizzle with him. The brunette looked a little surprised as they did, taking in their attire of choice, and watching as they quickly got drenched under the showerhead where they fumbled around.

“You’re soaked to the skin,” he worriedly pointed out, all care for his semi-nudity thrown out of the window as he reached out to them, “You’ll catch cold if you get out like this.”

“I won’t,” they insisted, “I’ll dress into your shirt or something,” they turned to him with the opened bottle of shampoo in their hand, “Can you bend down a little?”

“Ah,” Gavin finally realized what they were up to, a light blush dusting his cheeks as he obeyed, before he thought back on what they’d said before that, “But what about pants? You can’t walk around without any.”

Though a good part of them wanted to ask him why on earth couldn’t they, and torture him through having to answer, they only quipped, “Well, my boyfriend happens to be almost six feet tall, and practically any shirt I steal from him happens to serve as a dress.”

Just as they suspected, Gavin only blushed harder to the tips of his ears as they began to lather his hair, seemingly more than pleased with the idea of them dressed in his clothes. It was rather amusing to watch him still get flustered over the smallest of things, even after being together for quite a long while. Though they had to admit, as they gently massaged his scalp, this almost-showering together was a step forward they wish they’d taken sooner.

With deft hands, they conditioned the thin strands, making sure to be careful as they untangled the knots in his hair courtesy of the wind. His normally-alert amber eyes were heavy-lidded in relaxation, and he let out a delightfully soft noise from the back of his throat that showed just how much he was enjoying the treatment—a sound that they admittedly found a little too distractingly delicious to be able to ignore.

Feeling their own cheeks warm up as they rinsed his hair, they were suddenly all-too-aware of how the water ran down Gavin’s body, every drop tracing the planes of his taut muscles and descending below where his towel hung dangerously low. The view was almost tantalizing, and they had the sudden urge to cross their legs at the thought.

Brought back to their senses as they saw him slowly sweep his fringe to the side and stand upright, they returned the showerhead to its place with burning cheeks as their thoughts continued to race south.

Their boyfriend furrowed his eyebrows, not quite able to decipher the silence and leaning in a little closer to eye their expression closely, “What’s wrong?”

Clearing their throat, they turned their back to him, feeling more than just a little flustered under his intense gaze and pretending to reorganize the bottles to the side.

“How about we… have a little fun in the shower?”

A moment passed without a response, the only sound interrupting the silence being that of the drizzling water. Before they could turn around and check they hadn’t stunned him into fainting, a strong pair of arms wrapped around their waist, and his low breathing was louder than before as his head dropped.

“I’m not entirely opposed to the idea,” came a soft murmur, his freshly-cleaned hair tickling the side of their jaw as his lips softly pressed against the warm skin of their neck.

And as one of Gavin’s arms reached out to press against the foggy glass of the cubicle while his other calloused hand began to slowly push their drenched robe off their shoulder, they knew that they would be making joint showers a frequent thing very soon.

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Selling my MLQC merch!

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Once you’ve decided on the items, let me know your postal address so I can calculate the postage fee

If you wish to proceed, payment is to be made via PayPal. Once the payment is settled, I’ll post the items out within a week!

If you decide not to proceed, it’s perfectly fine~

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[CN] Sixth Anniversary Livestream

Date: 3 December 2022 (Sunday)

Time: 7pm China Standard Time (GMT+8)

Link: here

#mlqc cn #long time no see ⸜( ´ ꒳ ` )⸝ #haven't been keeping up with MLQC but will be tuning in for the livestream~ #hope everyone's been well! <3

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Hey Cheri :D I hope you're doing well! I wanna ask if Gavin's Secret Love event date has been translated by anyone here. I've seen translations of Lucien's, Kiro's and Victor's but I have to read Gavin's for obvious reasons lol

Hellooo is this is the one you’re referring to: https://youtu.be/W6E7V4-RYug

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[CN] Weekly Moment - Rabbit Marketing

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content which has not been released in EN! 🍒

Released in CN: 1 May 2023

Gavin’s Post: The boss of the roasted nuts stall downstairs invented a new business model. Anyone who buys a kilogram of nuts is allowed to touch the ears of his rabbit once.

MC: That’s clearly a trap! Officer Gavin, what should we do?!

Gavin: In order to figure out a solution to deal with it, I think we should visit a few more times.

-

Gavin’s Post: The boss of the roasted nuts stall downstairs invented a new business model. Anyone who buys a kilogram of nuts is allowed to touch the ears of his rabbit once.

MC: How is one time enough? I’d definitely be able to bargain for ten times!

Gavin: In that case, I’ll go with you tonight and learn how to bargain.

-

Gavin’s Post: The boss of the roasted nuts stall downstairs invented a new business model. Anyone who buys a kilogram of nuts is allowed to touch the ears of his rabbit once.

MC: Take me there after work tonight~

Gavin: Sure. I noticed that the snack cupboard was empty yesterday, so it’s a good time for a refill.

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[CN] Weekly Moment - Lightweight Pyjamas

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content which has not been released in EN! 🍒

Released in CN: 24 April 2023

Gavin’s Post: The weather has become warmer. When I got home, I found a new set of lightweight pyjamas.

MC: Wearing the pyjamas I bought means that you have to stick close to me when sleeping!

Gavin: That’s a nightly habit. No matter what, I’ll hug you to sleep.

-

Gavin’s Post: The weather has become warmer. When I got home, I found a new set of lightweight pyjamas.

MC: Come to think of it, you have quite a number of pyjamas sets. Officer Gavin has more exquisite tastes now~

Gavin: That’s because I have a girl who makes my life more exquisite.

-

Gavin’s Post: The weather has become warmer. When I got home, I found a new set of lightweight pyjamas.

MC: Is Officer Gavin satisfied with the matching couple pyjamas that I picked?

Gavin: I liked them from the moment I saw them.

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[CN] Weekly Text - Spring Renovation

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content which has not been released in EN! 🍒

Released in CN: 10 April 2023

Gavin: That photo you sent... is that the willow tree at the entrance of the neighbourhood?

Option 1-1: The important thing isn’t the tree, but what’s on it!

Option 1-2: Did Officer Gavin notice anything unusual about it?

Option 1-3: Yup! I saw it when I went to work this morning. Notice anything?

[ Option 1-1 ]

MC: The important thing isn’t the tree, but what’s on it!

Gavin: Are you referring to the bird’s nest hidden behind the leaves?

Gavin: It is difficult to see it, but I seem to see a small bird in the nest.

Gavin: MC’s eyes are getting sharper.

Option 2-1: The nest doesn’t look stable though. What if it falls?!

Option 2-2: The weather forecast mentioned that it’d rain today. I’m worried that the bird’s nest would fall.

Option 2-3: The nest seems to be positioned a little low, and I’m worried that mischievous kids in the neighbourhood would knock it down.

-

[ Option 1-2 ]

MC: Did Officer Gavin notice anything unusual about it?

Gavin: What’s unusual is the bird’s nest on the treetop.

Gavin: Since spring has arrived, there have been more of such bird’s nests appearing.

Option 2-1: The nest doesn’t look stable though. What if it falls?!

Option 2-2: The weather forecast mentioned that it’d rain today. I’m worried that the bird’s nest would fall.

Option 2-3: The nest seems to be positioned a little low, and I’m worried that mischievous kids in the neighbourhood would knock it down.

-

[ Option 1-3 ]

MC: Yup! I saw it when I went to work this morning. Notice anything?

Gavin: Are you referring to the bird’s nest on the treetop?

Gavin: It was still taking shape a few days ago, but it seems to be almost completed today.

Option 2-1: The nest doesn’t look stable though. What if it falls?!

Option 2-2: The weather forecast mentioned that it’d rain today. I’m worried that the bird’s nest would fall.

Option 2-3: The nest seems to be positioned a little low, and I’m worried that mischievous kids in the neighbourhood would knock it down.

[ Option 2-1 ]

MC: The nest doesn’t look stable though. What if it falls?!

Gavin: If you’re worried, I’ll teach you how to fix the bird’s nest in place when I’m back tonight.

Gavin: I’ll stabilise the nest for them, so don’t worry.

Option 3-1: Huh? Officer Gavin knows how to fix bird’s nests? Why didn’t I know about this before?

Option 3-2: Would the bird which built the nest be able to recognise its own nest?

Option 3-3: Hehe that’s great. This could count as a small preparation to welcome spring.

-

[ Option 2-2 ]

MC: The weather forecast mentioned that it’d rain today. I’m worried that the bird’s nest would fall.

Gavin: Birds typically pay close attention to their nests and such things wouldn’t happen.

Gavin: If you’re worried, I could stabilise the bird’s nest when I’m back tonight.

Option 3-1: Huh? Officer Gavin knows how to fix bird’s nests? Why didn’t I know about this before?

Option 3-2: Would the bird which built the nest be able to recognise its own nest?

Option 3-3: Hehe that’s great. This could count as a small preparation to welcome spring.

-

[ Option 2-3 ]

MC: The nest seems to be positioned a little low, and I’m worried that mischievous kids in the neighbourhood would knock it down.

Gavin: It can be easily destroyed by kids.

Gavin: I’ll stabilise the bird’s nest when I’m back tonight.

Gavin: You can rest assured.

Option 3-1: Huh? Officer Gavin knows how to fix bird’s nests? Why didn’t I know about this before?

Option 3-2: Would the bird which built the nest be able to recognise its own nest?

Option 3-3: Hehe that’s great. This could count as a small preparation to welcome spring.

[ Option 3-1 ]

MC: Huh? Officer Gavin knows how to fix bird’s nests? Why didn’t I know about this before?

Gavin: When I was young, I was curious and studied how birds construct nests.

Gavin: Speaking of this, I’m also curious about how MC had fun in her childhood.

Gavin: Once the bird’s nest has been secured I place, tell me about it.

-

[ Option 3-2 ]

MC: Would the bird which built the nest be able to recognise its own nest?

Gavin: Of course. Its scent and nestlings are here.

Gavin: Once it is certain the this place is safe, this would become their home.

Gavin: It’s similar to how... a place with you is my home.

-

[ Option 3-3 ]

MC: Hehe that’s great. This could count as a small preparation to welcome spring.

Gavin: Mm. I hope the little birds will have proper rest in this city.

Gavin: By the time they settle down in the tree, the weather would be warmer.

Gavin: We can then go sightseeing, enjoy the flowers and search for our own spring.

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[CN] Monthly Moment (April) - Avoiding certain foods

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content which has not been released in EN! 🍒

Released in CN: 17 April 2023

Gavin’s Post: 3 days and 18 hours till I can eat mala soup noodles again.

MC: Since you have swollen gums, don’t think about eating spicy food. Be good and eat the clear soup noodles that I’ve prepared~

Gavin: In that case... could you add two chilli sticks? They won’t be spicy after leaving them in the soup. I just want to taste a little.

-

Gavin’s Post: 3 days and 18 hours till I can eat mala soup noodles again.

MC: You can only eat spicy food after two weeks of a gum inflammation. Why’d you shorten the duration?

Gavin: Didn't the doctor say that it depended on the speed of recovery? I recover quickly.

-

Gavin’s Post: 3 days and 18 hours till I can eat mala soup noodles again.

MC: If your gums are still swollen, you can’t eat that.

Gavin: In order to eat delicacies, they will definitely do their best to recover.

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[CN] Weekly Moment - New wallpaper

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content which has not been released in EN! 🍒

Released in CN: 17 April 2023

Gavin’s Post: In the past, I never would have thought that simply changing the wallpaper could completely change the ambience at home.

MC: I’ve also discovered a wallpaper which allows for random doodling. We could try it next time.

Gavin: It looks like we have to start thinking about the images to draw on it.

-

Gavin’s Post: In the past, I never would have thought that simply changing the wallpaper could completely change the ambience at home.

MC: I’ve grown tired of the sofa’s colour and plan to change it. What do you think?

Gavin: Let’s pick one together this weekend.

-

Gavin’s Post: In the past, I never would have thought that simply changing the wallpaper could completely change the ambience at home.

MC: It takes great effort to paste wallpaper!

Gavin: While I’m pleasantly surprised this time, let me do it next time.

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[CN] Monthly Moment (March) - Fighting for Affection

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content which has not been released in EN! 🍒

Released in CN: 20 March 2023

Gavin’s Post: Even police dogs have their moments of playing coy and fighting for affection.

MC: The hardworking little police dogs have the right to play coy!

Gavin: Can the hardworking Gavin play coy towards you too?

-

Gavin’s Post: Even police dogs have their moments of playing coy and fighting for affection.

MC: I can fully understand why the dogs would be reluctant to let Officer Gavin leave...

Gavin: My ownership has always belonged only to you.

-

Gavin’s Post: Even police dogs have their moments of playing coy and fighting for affection.

MC: Hm? Are you referring to Flyer?

Gavin: Yup. Whenever I’m interacting with a new police dog, it’d grab my thigh and refuse to let go.

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[CN] Weekly Moment - Seasonable Cooking

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content which has not been released in EN! 🍒

Released in CN: 20 March 2023

Gavin’s Post: It turns out that having special meals consisting of dishes only available at certain times is called “seasonable cooking”.

MC: Spring is arriving. When it does, the frequency of cooking will go up as well~

Gavin: Even if we have to cook once every day, I’d do it with you.

-

Gavin’s Post: It turns out that having special meals consisting of dishes only available at certain times is called “seasonable cooking”.

MC: Doesn’t this add a little romance to an ordinary life?~

Gavin: With you around, my life has never been ordinary.

-

Gavin’s Post: It turns out that having special meals consisting of dishes only available at certain times is called “seasonable cooking”.

MC: There are far too few delicacies this season. It feels as if something’s missing.

Gavin: I’ll conduct an investigation in the market to look for seasonable food. I’ll make sure I don’t miss out on any.

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[Art] Senior

Original artist: 酥莓饼干 (su mei bing gan)

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[Art] White Day

Original artist: norelle-n

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[Art] Cherry Blossoms

Original artist: norelle-n

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[CN] Weekly Moment - Resolving in Person

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content which has not been released in EN! 🍒

Released in CN: 6 March 2023

Gavin’s Post: Seeing each other face-to-face is the fastest and most effective way to resolve problems.

MC: Is that why Officer Gavin left work quickly to meet me today?

Gavin: You said that you missed me, so I came over.

-

Gavin’s Post: Seeing each other face-to-face is the fastest and most effective way to resolve problems.

MC: It’s miraculous that certain conflicts can be resolved the moment people meet!

Gavin: For me, knowing that texts and voice clips might not express myself clearly enough makes me very worried.

-

Gavin’s Post: Seeing each other face-to-face is the fastest and most effective way to resolve problems.

MC: What if I were to become extremely angry one day to the point where I don’t want to see you?

Gavin: I won’t let such a thing happen.

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[Art] Messages of Love

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[Comic] Love Diary Entry 4

Original artist: 喵哦哦哦哦哦 (miaoooooo)

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