The pool wasn't really indoors or outdoors. The surrounding walls were made entirely of glass, showcasing the scenic view outside, and inside was the pool area. The water was deep, and tiles lined the edges of the pool, leading to another area where a changing room was visible. There was minimal furniture around, a few lounge chairs and a table. It seemed like his assistant had prepared the place well. But Louis paid little attention to that; his eyes were fixed on the other man, who seemed to be inspecting his surroundings curiously.
"Pool? You brought me here for swimming?" Elias asked, surprised. He hadn't known what to expect, but it certainly wasn't this. He continued, "But... I didn't bring swim trunks. And... I don't know how to swim, either-"
A smirk crept onto Louis' lips as he slowly walked up to Elias until they were face-to-face. Moving slowly and deliberately, he intertwined their fingers, savoring the look of mild surprise in the other's blue eyes.
"Don't you worry about that," he said, his voice low. "You don't need swimwear; I have some spares. And I know you don't know how to swim. Back in high school, you once said you wanted to learn if you ever got the time- well, I thought, what better time than now? I will be teaching you how to swim."
Elias let out a surprised hum. He hadn't known that Louis knew how to swim. "...You know how to?"
"Of course," Louis nodded as he began to undress, unbuttoning his shirt to reveal his toned torso. He was lean but well-built, likely from all the basketball he played obsessively. As he reached down to unbutton his pants, he continued, his tone calm as though discussing the weather, while he observed the blush creeping over Elias's face. "If you're worried about being embarrassed, don't be. I've seen you naked before, and you've seen me naked before."
"Still! How can you just..." Elias huffed, flustered, covering his eyes with his hands. "-Whatever, just change quickly!"
Louis chuckled at Elias's little outburst.
"You're acting like a high school freshman with how shy you're getting. Trust me, it's nothing you haven't seen before."
"And..." he continued, his voice low, "Aren't you being a little unfair? I'm the one getting naked here while you're just standing there, fully clothed," He teased, his expression amused. Louis was being a bit cruel, but Elias's reaction was too endearing not to draw out. Gently, he reached over to pry Elias's hands away from his face, holding them in his own, looking down with a slight smirk. "Darling, you see the human body inside and out on a regular basis. What's so embarrassing about your dear old childhood friend changing in front of you?"
That only made Elias blush more as he covered his eyes again, letting out an embarrassed huff. "...You're shameless."
Louis grinned as he finished stripping down to his boxers, still holding Elias's hands. He chuckled, gently pulling the blonde closer, watching as Elias's cheeks flushed a deeper red. He was tempted to tease him further, but he held back—for now. "*I'm* shameless? Darling, you're the one acting like a prude. You work in a hospital. You see naked bodies *every* single day. I'm flattered I'm different, though."
He was in the mood to tease the other more, but looking at the red smeared on the other's cheeks, decided not to push it. After a few beats of silence, he spoke up, "You can open your eyes now, doctor. I'm done."
Elias nodded, a relieved sigh escaping his lips. "Finally..." He opened his eyes, to see that louis had changed into swimwear. Now, Elias was the only one fully clothed. "And what do I change into? You said you had some spare clothes."
"Oh, right. I did." Louis crossed over to the changing room, opened a locker, and rummaged through a bag.
"Here. They'll probably be a bit too big on you, but they should work." He handed Elias a black tank top and a pair of shorts, then glanced down at him, taking in his smaller build. Yeah, it would be loose on him. The thought of Elias in his oversized tank top was certainly... appealing.
"You can change in there," he said, gesturing toward the changing room.
Elias nodded, slightly relieved that Louis hadn't insisted he change right there, and hurried to the changing room.
Louis watched him hurry off, a little too quickly- like a startled mouse. He noticed the redness on Elias's ears and chuckled under his breath. It was adorable, seeing Elias so flustered. It was a refreshing change from his usual serious or focused demeanor.
Once inside the changing room, Elias quickly changed into the tank top and slipped into the shorts. There wasn't a mirror, but he could tell the tank top was oversized and hung loosely on him, while the shorts were a bit too long for his liking. As he changed, he noticed that Louis had included a scrunchie, one like his usual silk ones. A slight, unexpected flutter stirred in his chest. It was thoughtful, just a little, and he couldn't help but feel a tad bit touched.