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Zayne has never had a problem coping in summertime. He's usually in his office, fully air conditioned, and if he has to be outside, well. It's a good excuse to get more milk tea than he usually buys.

Not to mention his Evol. While he can make ice and snow in a snap, it also makes him naturally cool to the touch.

The other guys also have no problem cooling down in summer, specifically for this reason.

"Valko, stop hogging him."

Rafayel walks in the living room and pulls Valko off of Zayne's lap, ignoring the man's pitiful whine. The fish flops down to replace him, sighing in delight at the coolness radiating from the doctor.

"There was no need to push him," Zayne chides, though his hand goes to cool down Rafayel's back.

"Puh-lease. I barely nudged him." Rafayel replies and settles further, claiming his spot.

"Zayne," Valko whines in complaint, now on the floor. He bumps his head on Zayne's knee, only stopping when he finally placates him by using his free hand to cool him down too.

Zayne sighs. Guess this is how he's spending his day off.

The door opens and Caleb comes in, groceries in hands. He sets them down on the counter, before shrugging his jacket off and rushing towards Zayne and his two... leeches. "Alright, you guys, move. You've had your turn."

"I literally just got here," Rafayel half-replies, half-ignores him. He's already on his phone, comfortable and fully situated.

"I'm still hot..." Valko also doesn't move, his arm now wrapped around Zayne's leg.

"Zayne, I restocked our groceries! I deserve this more," Caleb huffs. Without waiting for a reply, he wedges himself on the sofa, lightly nudging Rafayel so he can cuddle Zayne's side.

Zayne takes another long, heavy sigh. One that everyone knows at this point is a precedent for a long lecture. "You three are not children. You-"

A flash of light. Everyone flinches when Xavier appears in the middle of the living room. He's clearly exhausted, the heat getting to him after an entire day of fighting wanderers. Immediately, he climbs Zayne's lap, Rafayel and Caleb getting pushed further to the sides. Xavier engulfs Zayne in a hug, legs on either side of his lap. And in three seconds, he's already out like a light.

"Hey, no fair!"

"I was here first!"

"Zayneee..."

Zayne closes his eyes and takes another deep breath. But he doesn't move, nor stop his evol, despite now having four fully grown men on all sides of him.

Few minutes later, Sylus enters the room and raises a brow at the sight. Zayne is barely visible on the couch. Rafayel on his right, Caleb on his left, his arms stretched wide to fit them both. Valko is in between his legs on the floor, his cheek nuzzling his thigh, tail wagging lazily. On his lap is Xavier, face buried in his chest and fast asleep.

Sylus chuckles and walks behind the couch, snaking his arms around Zayne's neck. "Room for one more, doctor?"

"Don't," Rafayel answers for him, hugging Zayne tighter. Like he knows Sylus is going to try something. Everyone scrambles to also secure their place, limbs wrapping around any part of Zayne's.

"It seems they've already claimed their own spots," Zayne kisses him on the cheek, as if to offer a sincere apology.

"Shame." Sylus lips curl into a slow smirk. "And I was going to share this milk tea and macarons with you." He presses a quick kiss to Zayne's temple before walking away. "I guess I'll eat it alone in my office."

A pause.

"Everyone, off. Now."

The guys groan, knowing they've been defeated.

"Damn it, Sylus!"

"I knew it."

"Wait, I want one too!"

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When you have five highly important figures as your lovers, getting everyone's schedules to sync up can be a nightmare. Which is why Xavier is over the moon when, not only everyone is free at the same day, but they all put an effort to try and sync their sleep schedule as well.

Everyone knows Xavier's love language is cuddling and sleeping together (yes, the both kinds). He smiles to himself as he gets himself settled in the middle of their huge bed. He knows why they did this and part of him is a little giddy at that. (Long story short: him coming home to a bunch of Lumiere blind boxes at home and a whole week of him sulking about it).

On his right, Caleb holds Zayne close, the doctor fast asleep on Caleb's chest. On his left, Sylus is on his back, absentmindedly petting Valko snuggled up on his side. Sylus's eyes are closed, but Xavier knows he isn't quite asleep yet, knowing his sleep schedule. Rafayel is still outside, finishing up his painting.

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In the middle of the night, Xavier stirs awake. Everyone is already asleep, but unfortunately for him, duty calls. He slips out the bed and gets his gear on as quietly as he could. He stretches and yawns before looking back to his lovers on the bed. It's amazing how they managed to fit six tall men in there, courtesy of Sylus's custom made bed and mattress. It's lovely, really, the way each of them always find their way to curl up and snuggle each other, no matter what position they fell asleep in. Xavier's chest swells up with affection. As much as he wants to climb back in bed with them, there are things he needs to do first. And boy, does he want to crawl back in.

"Xavier?!" Rafayel whisper-yells when he opens the bedroom door. "You scared the shit out of me. What are you doing there glowing in the dark like a cryptid?"

Oh. Xavier looks at his reflection on the balcony door. He didn't realize he started softly glowing.

"Sorry," Xavier replies with a smile, his hand rubbing the back of his neck. "You finished your painting?"

"Uh, not really. I still need- are you going somewhere? It's like 1 AM."

Xavier nods as he finishes gearing up. He opens the balcony door and the chill breeze of the night makes Rafayel shiver.

"Where exactly do you always go when you leave?" Rafayel asks, almost implying that it's not the first time he (or anyone) has noticed him leaving late at night.

"It's... complicated," is Xavier's only reply, looking to the moon outside.

"What-"

"If either of you wake Valko up, one of you will be responsible in tiring him out again." Sylus's gruff voice cuts through their conversation. His eyes are still closed, arm still wrapped around their little wolf.

Rafayel rolls his eyes but does quiet down. Xavier chuckles and moves to kiss him on the cheek before walking out to the balcony.

Sylus speaks up again, voice still rough but softer this time. "Don't take too long, bunny."

The blanket stirs and Calebs turns around, also chiming in with a sleepy smile. "Call us if you need anything." He waves him off, careful not to disturb Zayne in his arms.

Xavier smiles back, the same affectionate feeling coursing through his body again. Rafayel pulls him for a quick peck on the lips, then playfully pushes him off. "Go on, shoo shoo. Be safe."

Rafayel could only laugh when he sees Xavier glowing again. With another smile and a nod, he jumps off into the night, leaving a trail of glowing lights behind him.

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Bonus:

Rafayel closes the door to the balcony, and the room is suddenly quiet once again. He pulls the curtains together when he hears the unmistakable thumping of a restless, fluffy tail on the bed. He doesn't even need to look back to know.