Even in this strange pool with it's chemical-laden water, he already feels a little more at home, a little more like himself. Even more so with Koby bodied between him and the pool wall, an easy and doggish grin pulling across his lips.

"I'm sure I can think of something," he teases, leaning in and pressing a soft kiss against Koby's mouth, letting one arm fall into the water so he can smooth a hand up his bare side.

"You really should think about taking your shirt and glasses of before you jump in next time."

Another tease, because he'd seen it of course. But when Koby pets back his hair, there's no denying the way his eyes flick to the little bracelet around his wrist. He doesn't say anything yet, just dips to kiss him one more time before he splashes a little water at him.