Yes, Erik. ( he hasn't forgotten about his offer to help him in the shower. he wasn't thinking he'd join him, but judging by the playful waggle of the man's eyebrows, erik's obviously hoping that he would. well, he's still on the fence about that. charles had been prepared to get soaked with his clothes on, not with his clothes off. the idea of being naked together in the shower has him feeling slightly nervous. )

I just don't want you slipping and cracking your head open. ( he slides his arm around erik's waist as they head up the stairs together. ) You are trouble, you know that? ( it's only a small complain. for the most part, charles happens to like erik too much for his own good. despite the fact erik's stayed put so far, he still thinks it's only a matter of time before he decides to leave. it's not something charles wants to dwell on. in fact, he hates thinking about it, but it's partly the reason why he's been hesitant to take this a step further. he's a fool attempting to guard his own heart from a man who already owns a great chunk of it. )