It wasn't a very large shower stall, but it was big enough for the two of them if they stood pretty close. Which meant they'd have to help each other wash if they didn't want to be bumping elbows. James didn't mind that.

A warm smile settled on his lips and he tilted his head against Eli's fingers. After a few seconds, he took Eli's hand and guided it to rest over his heart. "You know, Mallory will be off to college in a few months and I won't be your teacher anymore... You could always move in then."