Thor was luxuriating in the bath, relaxed against the side as he let the hot water cleanse the sweat and dirt of battle from his skin. His long golden hair hung loose around him as he soaked, his aching, muscular body hidden beneath the deep waters and swirling steam.
Loki slipped quietly into the room, not wanting to disturb the thunder god's bath just yet. A sly smile played at his lips as he surveyed the bathing room; the richly tiled walls and floor were in tones of soft gold and the submerged pool itself took up a third of the floor, easily as large as a double bed. Perfect.
Loki strolled towards the pool until he was stood next to the prince's head and then bent down to unlace his boots. Sighing, he sat down and slid his feet into the water, leaning back on to his hands with an air of relaxed contentment. Thor started at the sudden intrusion but smiled when he saw who had joined him.
"Well met, brother." Thor began, "What brings you to my chambers this evening?"
"Thor," Loki teased, "you know we're not really brothers. The Allfather does love his little jests. As for my presence, well I rather thought you might like some company after all of that... hard work." He smiled coyly and produced a flagon of mead, pouring a generous measure into a horn. Thor took the proffered drink and swallowed deeply, draining it in one. He smiled up at Loki, feeling the warmth spread through him.
Loki stood, pulling his loose tunic over his head. He might not have Thor's rippling physique but he knew his slim, toned body looked good in the steamy air. Thor looked confused.
"Loki? What are you doing?"
"The water looks so inviting, I thought I might join you for a time," Loki grinned.
"I suppose. We haven't bathed together since we were children though, why now?"
Loki gave a secretive smile and turned to remove his hose. He made sure to give the prince a good view of his pert buttocks as he bent forwards before turning and lowering himself into the water. He let his lithe torso slide across Thor's bulging bicep as he did so and felt a gratifying tension in the muscle as he brushed it.
Although there was room for several people in the pool, Loki made sure to stay close to his adoptive brother. Slowly, he turned his body so that he was in Thor's eye line. Smiling, he lifted his arms and untied his hair, letting the thick black locks fall loose around his shoulders. He leaned forwards, pressing against Thor's muscular chest, reaching past him to pick up a bar of soap from the side.
"Allow me, sire," he whispered into the god's ear and began to gently soap the smooth pectorals before him. Gently easing himself across until he was perched on Thor's lap, Loki ran his soapy fingers further and further down until he could feel the hard abs under the waterline. He raised his eyes and saw that Thor was gazing at him, caution battling against burning desire in his blue eyes.