( he raises his eyebrows slightly, but instead of leaving erik to his own devices, charles steps away from the wall, the water from the shower hitting him on the shoulder, soaking his sleeve. ) The thing is, I believe you said you’d be fine before I left the house the other day. ( he reaches for the bar of soap, taking it from erik's hand. )

It's not that I am not interested, you know. It’s just… ( he gestures to the bandage on erik’s neck. ) I am very concerned about you. And that sort of overrides everything else I’m feeling or should be feeling. So please don't take offense that I'm not wanting to get naked with you. You are gorgeous. ( he works the soap into a nice thick lather with his hands before depositing it in the plastic tray and helping erik in the shower. charles gives his arms and his shoulders a nice rub, getting rid of any tension there, letting erik lean against him if he wants. )

I should have probably run you a bath instead.