Lucio was treading water just a few feet behind Ansel, though he sat rather low in the water and the waves may have obscured Ansel’s vision a bit. He grinned as the man swirled about in the water and called his name repeatedly, and he let the older gentleman panic for just a few moments before he swam up behind him and wound his arms about his shoulders, wrapping his legs firmly about his waist as he clambered up onto his back. “Aw, love, were you nervous there for a moment?” he purred softly as he nuzzled against the side of Ansel’s head, smiling warmly as he clung to him. “Don’t you worry, I have no plans on leaving you anytime soon,” he whispered into his ear before pushing off of him and diving back into the cool depths.<br/><br/>The pair spent the day out on the lake together, more or less tuning out their unwanted company once they arrived. Lucio made fresh fish and chips for them for lunch, as he’d promised to do for Ansel, and the pair lounged about on the beach after eating. They swam in the lake, wandered the beach, explored each other’s mouths a bit on their makeshift bed, and overall just had a wonderful final day at the Bane’s lovely little cottage. When it was finally time to head home, Ansel offered to finish packing up their things so Lucio could have a little chat with his brothers. Lucio obliged his request a bit reluctantly, sitting out on the porch with Cassio and Griffith and chatting quietly with the pair of them as they awaited Ansel’s return, which was rather prompt.<br/><br/>When the handsome professor arrived the pair of brothers seemed to look at Ansel a bit differently, and Lucio seemed a bit uncomfortable. The trio stood and embraced one another, however, and Cassio did nothing but nod politely, albeit curtly, in Ansel’s direction before heading inside. Griffith chuckled softly and he shook his head slowly at the younger male, watching him retreat inside before turning his attention onto the oldest gentleman amongst the three that remained. Lucio hopped to his feet and fetched his bag from Ansel, smiling warmly at him as he motioned him out towards the car before setting off in that direction. Before the professor could make his way from the porch, however, Griffith reached a hand upwards to grab a hold of his shoulder.<br/><br/>“Lucio told us everything, but you don’t have anything to worry about. Your secret is safe with us, and we’ll do our best to prevent Ian from spreading it throughout the galaxy.” The young man smiled as he stepped back, reaching up to rake the Bane’s signature blonde locks back into a loose bun at the base of his neck. “He also spilled the fact that your classes really aren’t as miserable as he said, so perhaps you’ll see me in your lecture hall next semester,” he commented, offering the man a playful little wink before scooting past him and retreating inside after Cassio.<br/><br/>Lucio was already settled into the passenger seat comfortably, the car running and the soft tune of Lilac Wine drifting from the open windows. The drive home was mostly uneventful, with Lucio’s soft voice filling the void of potential silence as he happily crooned to each and every song that popped up on the radio. Not long after they’d pulled out of the drive of the Bane’s property did they arrive back at the campus, and Lucio looked over at Ansel fondly as they pulled into the parking space beside his characteristic cherry red vehicle. “I’ll drive over separately, okay? I want to do my makeup and get dressed for you here, so our evening can begin as soon as I step foot through your door. I shouldn’t be more than an hour, drive slowly and perhaps it’ll feel like even less time,” he commented, leaning over and pressing a delicate kiss to Ansel’s lips before pulling the keys from the ignition and climbing from the car, collecting his things before heading up into the dormitory.