There would always be rumors. Maedhros heard them, but ignored them. So far no one seemed particularly bothered by the idea, only bemused because of all that he'd done. As long as they didn't try to get between he and Fingon, he could handle the whispers and stares.

Oh, he heard his cousin slip into his rooms. The smile came unbidden and unforced, eyes cracking open as Fingon came into the bathroom. Naked, but for cloth around his waist, as if Maedhros hadn't seen all of him many times before.

The pout was simply adorable. He chuckled softly, stretching languorously in the water. "Come join me and there will plenty of room for you." He held out his remaining hand. "I owe you a few kisses."