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| harringrove | n s f w | hospital sex + sexual dysfunction (kinda) + steve doing you know what kind of magic with his hands + mutual pinning because ofc | for @lovebillyhargrove, the sweetest human being ❤ | AO3 |

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One hundred and seventy five.

That’s how long he’s been here. Tubes and needles and metal stitches and beeping machines. The emergency light above the door of his room endlessly flickering. One hundred and seventy five and stiff, nuclear-white bedspread and freshly pasted wallpaper and the piercing stink of disinfectant and bleach. 

One hundred and seventy five days and Billy feels like he’s become aseptic by now, sterile, in this arctic-pristine space. Gloved hands constantly touching him in plasticized intimacy. The most pure detachment of touch. 

One hundred and seventy five days and, when it happens, it pierces through Billy like lightning in a glacial storm. Bright. Bright. Bright. Thundering.

Hot.

Steve Harrington touches him: the most pure delirium of touch.

The most well-intended. The most innocent. Steve just happens to be there and Billy’s back hurts and it’s like, 

“Can you. Please help me to―?”

And like―

“Yeahyeah. Sure”

And like,

Steve’s hands feel warm against the paper-thin fabric of his hospital gown. Tender. On his side on his belly on his hip. Billy’s skin’s bristling under his touch and he― he moans. It sounds like a sob. He gets so hard so fast his cock throbs throbs throbs and―

Steve. Dark. Round eyes. He notices. Of course he does. Doesn’t stop touching Billy, tho. Acts as if not. Pity, Billy realizes.It stinks in harmony with the sanitized purity of the room. Creeps like bile up his throat.

One hundred and seventy five. Billy thought he’d be used to shame by now. But this time is the worst. He bites his tongue. Metallic. Pushes Steve back. Shows teeth,

“It’s not about you, Harrington. Don’t get your hopes up”

But Steve fucking Harrington just snorts a laugh. Steve fucking Harrington shrugs it off with a smirk and the kind of half-lidded gaze that’d have gotten a less sedated, less undead Billy Hargrove’s heart to beat up his throat.

Asks,

“You sure?”

This Billy’s chest, instead, feels so thin it’d shatter.

Nausea hits him. It’s been one hundred and seventy five days and he ain’t told anyone but he wretches it up now like it’s a sickness.

“It’s brain-dead, ok? It can― Piss and, hang and sometimes it. It does. That. But. That’s all about it, alright?”

Steve sits back. Looks him in the eye. Takes his thumb to his mouth, teeth on his nail but. Doesn’t bite.

One hundred and seventy five days and one, two, three—fifteen seconds, and then he says,

“I could help” and his eyes wander. Down. For just a slice of a second. He sets them back up, lashes cutting “With that. If you wanna”

Billy swallows. His stomach hollows. He squeezes his thighs close. Feels the ghost of that dripping feeling. How sweet it was. And he wants it. Sticky. Nasty. Hot.

God, he wants it back.

“With what”

Steve just keeps staring at him. His eyes talk, one brow cocking up. They say You know what so he just gotta add,

“Maybe if. If. You know. Somebody else― did it. Maybe then it’d―”

Pity. That’s the one thing all these high-purified cleaners can never seem to mop off the tiles. It’s like acid on the top of Billy’s throat, like it’s just been scrubbed with the sharp edge of ammonia. He pulls up the blankets to cover himself. To cover it. As it starts to deflate. Chubb. Then go flatline. His hands clenched into fists. Tight. Knuckles white, dry, stinging.

He takes the pain. Spits it out. Rage’s always tasted red on his mouth. Between his legs.

And God, he misses it. God he wants it.

“Are you a fucking weirdo or what, Harrington?”

Steve doesn't flinch. His eyes talk, still, those amazing, expressive eyes he’s got, but this time Billy can't really get what they’re saying as Steve just–  stays there. On that chair. Picks up the book on the nightstand and reads from Max’s last dog-ear as if nothing’s happened. Stays until nightfall. Until Billy’s been fed and changed and gotten his vitals checked.

He looks like he’s completely forgotten about it.

But,

It’s an infection: despite how millimetrically sterilized his new cage is, what just happened worms its way through Billy’s mind like a parasite.

He can’t now stop thinking about it.

x.

He’s still awake, when the clock on the wall ticks its way up from one hundred and seventy five to one hundred and seventy six, days going by like seconds on the clock, just as simply irrelevant.

He breathes in, breathes out in sync, still wide-eyed at one, two in the morning. He’s usually out by nine, ‘such a well-behaved boy’ as his nurses tell him, but not tonight, sleeping pill sneaked into the stuffing of his pillow, nerves knotted tight down his stomach with the twisted anticipation of what he’s about to do. And he's alone. Truly, overwhelmingly alone. For the first time since they took him into the arctic of this nuclear kingdom.

And night― night’s always been the only place he’s ever really felt safe. Just him and his thoughts. His truths. His desires. Just him and that stupid bulb agonizing above the door, now.

At night it’s just him and―

His hand. Cold. Always so cold, now. Riding his hospital gown up. Thinking about lips and the harsh pressure of fingertips and that way Steve’s eyebrows burrow when Billy gets him thoroughly pissed. That way he tried not to dig his nails into the sharp bone of his hip but―

Couldn’t really help it and,

Down there, Billy’s become the land of the fucking dead. Romero at his finest. His dick barely reacts. Wakes up then fills then gets almost limp. Useless. The spark of Steve’s touch an undercurrent of need pulsing at the base of his balls, goosebumps up his belly. Billy fucking tries. Closes his eyes. Pumps it. Can’t make it fucking work. He feels ashamed and desperate and unsatisfied and nasty. Wants to call the nurse and ask her to drown him in disinfectant. He squeezes his dick until it hurts. At least pain feels like something.

Three. Four in the morning. He doesn’t cry and the bulb above the door doesn’t blow and he’s broken beyond repair and―

Somewhere around dawn sleep finally takes him over.

x.

One hundred and seventy nine. Days. Nights. And Billy― Billy asks for it.

Tentative.

“The other day―”

Fragile.

“You said―”

His skin so thin it barely covers him.

“Would you― actually. Do it? Just so I know if―”

Steve hasn't come in three days. They all take turns at staying with him. PityPityPity. Harrington. Max. Joyce Byers. Will. El. Even the fucking chief. They all know Billy has no-one. Sit in that stiff hospital chair between the bed and the window and Billy feels too empty not to pretend they’re here for him when they all act like it.

Today’s Steve’s turn again and he’s more laid down than seated. Headphones purring around his neck and one foot tapping against the metal frame of the bed. His eyes cut up to Billy’s, eyelashes sharp, soft. And Billy’s trying to breathe steady but the air inside his lungs comes out broken and arrhythmic.

Out. Out.

Out. Out. In.

Steve says fucking nothing. He just― moves. Slow. Fluid. Drags the chair with a metallic rasp along the cold-tiled floor. Limbs light. Dark hair like a waterfall. He leans in just so. Fingers long and careful. They brush Billy’s forearm. A quick touch. Featherlike. His skin goose bumps like in a paper cut.

And Billy’s body feels heavy. Numb. Anesthetized. He smells that warmth of Steve’s skin that’s always out of reach. That feeling of a dream blowing away like breeze between your fingers. A blink of sunbathe and sweet in the middle of all this barren purity.

And Billy’s drained. Of feeling like a flaccid shredded skin of what he used to be. Of bleach and surgical steel and the dry taste of antibiotics.

He fucking pleads for it, 

“Please?”

Steve nods. Licks his lips. His fingers hook into the hem of the blanket. Draws it down, the motion an eternity, and Billy’s―

Shaking. Toes curling against the bleached fabric of his sheets. His cock pulsing. Starvation wet at the tip. Can’t look but he can feel how it’s dripping down, spotting the sheets and,

Steve's voice breaks. He gasps “Billy―” swallows “Shh. It’s ok, Billy”

Blood rushesrushesrushes, stings like sunburn all along his chest. His stupid thighs are trembling. The worn out fabric of his hospital gown feels raw. Perfect. Against the hypersensitive skin of his cock. His hips buckle up. Like a convulsion.

Steve’s fingers brush his knee. Billy’s legs spread wide apart, eager. He feels bare. Exposed. Stupid. He needs this more than he’s ever needed anything in his fucking useless life and–

Steve’s fingers dare up. Dip under the hem of his gown. Run all along the inside of his thigh. Billy feels like fucking crying.

“Harrington. Steve―” his chest is heaving. Hollowing. He’s got no fucking idea what he’s trying to say “I. I―”

But Steve’s eyes slide up. His hand. Billy’s open thighs. Billy’s shame. His torso. Up. Up. To his eyes. And he gets off the chair to sit right by his side. Hips touching. Leans closer, then. Speaks so close words brush his open mouth. 

“Hey. It’s alright. I got you. C’mon, s’ alright”

His fingers wander up sensitive skin and need and lust. Like Billy barely remembers it. Famelic. Blind. And―

“FuckFuckFuuuck”

It’s a seizure. His body winds up tight, back arching up when Steve runs the back of his fingers all along the underside of his cock. The barest expression of touch. They slide at the tip, brush against that tender spot just right there where it feels so good it almost hurts. And Billy’s cock jerks. Pleasure like a cutting edge. Sharp. Silver-bright. His cock weeping precome and the sweet, heady tone of Steve’s ragged laugh burning hot, melting like sugar down his mouth.

“God, Hargrove, you ain’t gonna last shit ain’t ya?”

And Billy wants to lick it, taste it. Wants to cum all over it and then kiss the dirtiest mess out of that prettypretty mouth. Instead, he bites down a sob and a,

“Go fuck yourself”

But then Steve fists his cock. Heat so tender it’s unbearable. Pumps it like it’s a point he’s gotta make, milk the truth out of him. The head of Billy’s cock squeezing in and out the wrap of his fingers. Sliding. Each time delirium. Billy fucks into his hold, hips thrusting, and it’s osbcene, nasty. It feels like bone-deep intimacy and hysteria and magic and― 

Billy chokes out a breath. Hips spasming. Steve groans a ragged “C’mon,” lips blood-red and full and pretty. Billy grabs his arm. His nails dig into the tender meat. It’s involuntary.

He feels so close. So close. So close but―

“I don’t’ know if I. Can. I. Ah―Steveah―”

“You can” He slows down the rhythm. A sweet, honey-coated drag. “For me. Billy, for me. I wanna see ya. Billy I―”

Billy cums so hard he feels ripped apart. Hot. White. Wet. Messy. Cums like a fist in the mouth, like the first lick at candy. 

And Steve looks at him like it’s hurting him too. Between his legs. Where nobody’s touching him. Grins to the side. Mutters,

“Guess you’re not that broken, uh?” and his voice sounds like Billy feels. Shaken apart. Dangerously unsteady.

Billy can’t speak. Can barely move. Can’t stop looking at him. His mind white noise. Limbs weary. Not broken, maybe. But maybe something even worse.

Scarier.

.

Steve has to clean him off, after they both regain some composure. After― everything. Damp towel. Warm. Tender.

It’s pathetic.

It’s the softest thing he’s felt in days that too count in hundreds.

And Steve stays, afterwards. Sun setting. Gold melting in that fractured space where earth meets sky. Helps him lean up against the pillow when one of the nurses brings him the dinner tray. Sits there, with him, till he finishes.

Winks at him goodbye.

“Sleep tight, weirdo”

Billy stays awake all night.  

x.

One hundred and eighty.

What Billy does know now: it was the sleeping pills what were doing the trick. He can’t fall sleep by himself for fucks.

What Billy doesn’t: if his little stupid useless dick is actually cured, now. Brought back to life by the works and miracles of Hawkings King himself. If he’s been uncorked now, somehow. Emptied back to life.

His dick still feels sore and hypersensitive and wide awake and perfect one whole day after. The ghost of Steve’s hand an ever-present feeling, like it’s been imprinted into the ends of Billy’s nerves. He takes a deep breath. Thinks about Steve and cum spilling hot all over his belly like melting caramel, the kind of feeling that sticks to the tip of your tongue.

He wraps his hand around that thought and he―

He doesn’t dare.

x.

He was sure that would be it but,

It happens a second time.

The bathroom tiles are pure, pure, pure, the purest shade of white.

It’s shower time. Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. The shower heating up next to him in a heavy stream. And Billy’s still too weak. To walk. To exist. To fucking shower on his own. And usually there’s a nurse by his side but in one hundred and eighty six days you earn privileges. More so if you got that hair, those eyes, that smile. Not Billy of course. Steve. He gotta use them. Pale February light filtering in from the ceiling-high windows, casting shadows from his lashes, teeth movie-star perfect, eyes like starting a wildfire in this barren, glacial land.

The smile he puts to good use is one of those lopsided ones, the most dangerous kind he’s got. He’s leaning on his shoulder against the wall. Irresistible. Billy’s nurse sneaking glances at him like she really wishes she could, but knowing it’s pointless.

Because who can resist Steve Harrington?

“I can do it, if that’s alright?” Eyes round. Impeccable high-class education “Really. I promise I’ll call if we need anything”

He doesn’t even have to insist. The rightful heir to the throne Hawkins. The million dollar baby-boy.

So she leaves them alone with a timid smile and a bat of lashes and Billy’s heart feels like trapped in the very eye of the storm.

It beats, beats, beats, beats. Steve pushes off the wall. Gets closer and―

Traces down the curve of his shoulder, the touch feather-like, monstrous in the bare intimacy it carries. His breath on his skin the most real thing Billy’s felt in one hundred and eighty six. Days. Eighteen. Years. Forever.

Steve asks. “What do you need?” and Billy’s―

Naked. Exposed. Stripped out bare. He’s got a skin that barely covers him. It feels washed out. Frayed.

There’s no way he can hide himself from Steve.

No way he can hide how bad he wants those hands all over him and to never again feel this cold. No way he can hide how bad he wants the hard spray of the shower to cover them like a shelter, like so many times in those dreams he shouldn’t dream.

No way he can hide how bad he wants Steve. Always Steve.

The bathroom’s been getting warm and warm and warmer. Feels dream-like and intoxicating, dense with desire and shame and the tangible wetness of the steam, sweet like cotton-candy. Billy’s breathing in short, sharp inhales. It feels like drowning. Steve’s hand trails downwards― Billy’s waist and Billy’s hip, the curve of his belly. Steve’s eyes following the path his own hand trails across the clear drops of Billy’s perspiration.

“Billy you are―”And, for a second, they’re surviving on the same breath of air. And it’s not enough. It’s not enough. Because his head’s spinning and his lungs are hurting but―  “God, Billy you are―”

“Yeah” Burning. Dying. Pulsing. Needing. Billy is― “Yeah”

So hard he’s dizzy. Knees weak. Heart a machine gun.

Except it’s Steve who shoots him. Bullets for words.

“Ask me, Billy” he fucking riddles him “Tell me you want me to touch you”

One hundred and eighty six. Seven days, since Steve― And Billy’s got withdrawal syndrome. From feeling like this. From just feeling.

It comes out shattered into tiny little pieces.

“I want you to touch me”

Steve smiles that same smile. Soft. Loopsided. It’s a killer. He guides Billy’s arms around his neck, wraps one of his around Billy’s waist. Presses them flush, the dampness running down Billy’s skin seeping through his clothes and into his own body and―that smile, it feels even softer when Steve brushes it against his ear, makes blood rush hot to his cheeks when he hushes, tone low, rasp, fucking teasing,

“Ok, pretty boy” bordering on obscene, “Hold on fast”

And then he sneaks his hand in between Billy’s thighs, drawing up his fingertips and the blunt edges of his knuckles up the fine skin in there and then higher and higher up, cupping Billy’s balls in the palm of his hand, squeezing lightly and― Billy fucking shivers, teeth clenching hard, nails finding grip in the meat of Steve’s back. He feels dizzy and deadweight. Feels raw and out of his body, when Steve’s hand curls around his cock, his touch such a fucking relief, Billy’s knees almost giving out.

He holds onto Steve. Fast.

“Fuck, I―”

“Shhh, I told you. Told you I got you, didn’t I?”

Steve's hand moves like torture and balm and Billy― Billy can’t help himself. Buries his nose into the curve of his neck, hides himself in there, takes this safeness that Steve’s offering, that Steve’s giving to him. This pleasure and this warmth and this smell of him, sweet with sweat and life, like scented soap and sunlight. And Billy feels high, light-headed with how gut-wrenching real it all is.

He moans “Steve” breathless “Steve” lips on his pulse, on this unrestrained life of him, “Steve” because his mind is empty of any other word, only SteveSteveSteve, but Steve gets it and―

 “You’re close. You’re so close. Fuck, Billy. C’mon―”

Billy’s cock is weeping thick, long beads of precum. He can feel himself pulsing them out, drenching Steve’s hand. It’s lewd. Pornographic. Steve’s fingers sliding on his length. His fist squeezing the mess, shifting oh so slightly, oh so sweetly at the top, thumb rubbing that tender spot just below the head. And Billy’s holding so tight he might be drawing blood, making it soak out Steve’s neatly pressed blue shirt. He wouldn’t ever, ever scratch it from under his nails. Keep it as a reminder on this cold white still life painting. Of this feeling. This moment. Of Steve―

Running his teeth along Billy’s pulse. Harmless. In spite of how bad Billy wants him to bite.

“Cum for me, baby. I want you to cum for me again”

Babybabybaby. Billy’s heart can’t take it. It’s gonna burst out of his ribcage. Steve kisses his neck. A soft, loving thing. It’s what draws blood out of Billy like no bite would ever do. He cums so hard it’s blinding. In shocks. In thick, long ropes. Steve’s lips trail to his cheek, kisses it the sweetest “Baby”. It’s anything but harmless.

He leaves one last kiss on the corner of Billy’s mouth, thumb stroking his cheek, says,

“I’ll clean you up, ok? Just don’t let go yet”

Billy couldn’t even if he wanted to, his legs won’t hold him on.

And Steve does. Cleans him off under the forgotten stream of the shower. Gets himself all wet but doesn’t seem to care. Takes him to bed. Arranges the covers all around him and gives him that smile again. Then one that’s different. One Billy’s never seen before. One he’d give anything to see again.

“Are you ok?”

He nods the tiniest yes. He’s lying. And he’s not. Steve uses his privileges to stay way after past visiting hours. As he always does.

That night, Billy takes his sleeping pills. The water washes away most of the sourness of their flavor but not the acid coming up his throat with the burn of pity and the helplessness of how this is something he’s not meant to keep. Steve Harrington is not a weirdo, not the same way Billy is. This was the second time. There won’t be a third.

One hundred years pass until he finally falls asleep.

x.

―and eighty seven. Eighty eight. Eighty nine.

Sometimes, he thinks the emergency light over his door is trying to hypnotize him. He’s forgotten how it was not hurting. They won’t give him stronger sleeping pills.

So he finally surrenders and does. Try. Again.

Hips grinding against the rasp fabric of his pillow. Sweat running down his spine both from terror and need. His mind full of Steve. SteveSteveSteve. Full of that kiss right by his lips and baby. His mouth full of the how would it be, to let his knees give as they want to, get on them for him. Take him inside his mouth till he’s so full he’ll be barely breathing. He fucks hard into the matted stuffing. A wet finger down his ass doing what it shouldn’t and―

Two. Three in the morning. He tries. God he tries. But can’t finish it.

He falls sleep to the magnetic feel of the veins of his cock pulsing back into emptiness and the drying stickiness of precum and sweat. The unsatisfied stink of sex fading out in his pillow.

He feels broken beyond repair. Tries, but doesn’t remember ever feeling different.

If the nurses notice anything in the morning they just zip it, and Billy buries his face in the familiar smell of bleach of his new sheets and wishes it would strip out all this shame, and all this starved desire too.

x.

Steve’s comes back on the one hundred and ninety, one hundred and ninety two. He doesn’t touch him again. Billy doesn’t ask him to.

And they might have been doing the trick before but― his sleeping pills do absolutely nothing.

x.

On the two hundred and two, he loses it.

Or, at least, he thinks he does. It’s white tiles and then it’s blood running down the wall, dripping on the floor. His knuckles look violet and black and broken. On the big, round clock on the wall, twenty four minutes are missing. They’re wiped out of Billy’s memory too.

It’s three o’clock in the morning.

This time, they increase the dose.

x.

“Do they hurt?”

Two hundred and five. Steve answers himself before Billy can even look up at him, exhausted as he is from lying on this bed, from antibiotics and wearing-off sedatives. Avoids his eyes when Billy does, shaking his head towards nothing.

“Forget it I― of course they do”

But it’s already been three days of cures and anesthesia and they―

“No. They― they’re numb. I can barely feel them”

Steve’s eyes trail off to the window. They stay in there.

“That’s good. I guess I―” His teeth catch his lower lip. Sink in. Release it. Do it all again. Looks like some tiny, peripheral punishment. It’s bright red when he finally stops “That’s good”

“Steve wh―”

“Listen” He says. Then says nothing at all and―

Right there. On that chair. In the middle of Billy’s recurrent nightmare, sun melting around the wild crown of his hair, framed like a masterpiece by the peeling window pane, Steve looks like everything Billy’s ever wanted, like everything he can’t reach out for with his damaged hands.

He treasures him, commits him to memory, golden and beautiful, right then and there, because when Steve does finally speak, he sounds like everything’s about to change.

“I’m sorry I― did what I did. I didn’t want to hurt you”

Steve― Billy could hear him talk, those first weeks. Heard him in between dreams. Heard him call him an asshole, a piece of shit. Could hear him whispering next to his bed, hours and hours sat down in that chair while Billy hadn’t still woken up, not really. ‘Max needs you to come back, so fucking do’ and ‘If you don’t and don’t give me the rematch, you’ll be a fucking chicken, Hargrove’ and ‘I swear I’ll piss on your goddam grave if you don’t’.

Steve’s spent with him all the two hundred and forty-two days that have passed since they took him to this cold, lonely, creepy hospital wing in the colder, lonelier, creepier Hawkins Laboratory, one way or another. On that chair, on his mind, on his heart. Everywhere. King of every single corner of Billy’s mind so―

Billy doesn’t get what the fuck he’s talking about.

He frowns, too weak still, too groggy, to do anything more than that and rasp out a,

“I don’t like, enjoy seeing your stupid face almost every frikin’ day, Harrington, but it ain’t like, it’s actually hurting me I―”

“I. Touched you. And you―” Steve’s tone hitches up, teeth back on his lip and he shouldn’t, shouldn’t be the one biting it “Maybe you didn’t want me to. Not really, because you’re―here and you’re probably― And I. I wanted to. But maybe you didn’t and I― I was the one who. Started it and I―”

“What? No. Don’t―no” suddenly, Billy feels fully awake. Shook out of lethargy. Because Steve can’t think― can’t really think “It wasn’t you. Doesn’t have to do anything with you at least no― not because you. Touched me” he takes a deep breath. Looks Steve in the eye, hard as it is, he does it “I hurt myself, pretty boy, not you”

And it might work because those eyes of his, they always, always speak, once you learn to understand their language.  His smile deepens at the corner, dimples blooming like the first of May. Billy wants to get up and soothe the red out that bitten mouth of his.

Steve nods. Once, twice.

“Then why?” he asks, voice hushed and hesitant.

Billy’s heart ignites, pumps shame and fear and adrenaline. The whiteness of the room feeds on the warm golden of the day, it latches on it, devours it. Billy feels both shaken and numb.

“’Cause I thought” he starts. Pauses. He’s got to tear the truth out of him. Open and infected as it feels, the worst of his wounds. Raw and bleeding “I thought they’d fix me. I hoped they’d fix me but― It’s been two hundred and five fucking days and I can barely― do anything I can’t even― I―”

It’s the quietest thing. Slow motion. Steve gets up from that chair, sun blinding. Pulls down Billy’s sheets and his weight dips the mattress, as he lays right next to him and it’s suddenly― mind-blowing, intoxicating, all this life radiating out of him. His warmth, his smell, the heaviness of his presence, that heart-stopping way their foreheads are brushing when he gets real, real close.

Steve pulls the sheets back up.

Brings them over their heads. Reduces the whole universe to this: their breaths mingling, just millimeters apart, the light bump of their knees, his voice the kind of caress that’s water under the desert sun, his face lit up in velvet-like white through the thin fabric.

 “What. You can’t even what, Billy”

“I can’t. I still can’t even―” shame. Washes over him. Like a wave, like a starving ocean “Make it work. Not if you don’t touch me”

Steve smiles, fingertips ghosting over his temple, trailing up to his hairline.

“So? Does it really matter? If I wanna do it again? If I want to touch you?”

On him, this alien, unnatural white, looks like the warmest of colors.

“Steve―”

Steve’s hand, it trails down now. Over his paper-thin chest, over millions of invisible scars. It finds its way under the hem of Billy’s gown and into that place between his legs where Billy’s starting to feel wet and hot and heavy.

“Uhm?”

He sighs, full body and shaking, when Steve wraps his hand around him. It feels like relief. Like his skin’s been wantingwantingwanting. Missing.  When Steve stars stroking him. Coaxing pleasure out of him but―

Billy grabs his wrist. Makes him stop. Didn't even realize his eyes had closed when he blinks them open and Steve’s looking back at him with that same worry from before back on his face.

“You don’t have to. If you’re doing this for pity you don’t have to―”

 “Hargrove” Steve cuts him off. Smiles at him. Presses closer. Makes his heart run so fast it trips on its own beat. “You ain’t been fucking listening, uh?. I said I wanted to” but he― he stops touching him. Makes him moan at the loss when he lets go. “’C’mon, lemme show you” and Billy― his fingers feel barb-wired around Steve’s wrists but he. Lets go. Fingers brushing as Steve switches sides. His finger drawing a light caress upon the pulse on Billy’s wrist, right above the bandage, then curling back around it. He guides Billy’s hand like this, still clutching at him, to in between his own legs and then he―

“Touch me” says, breath hitching up, carrying Billy’s with it “’C’mon. Touch me” and Billy inhales. Deep. Fights the fear circling in his gut and―

“Steve”

Steve’s hard. So hard Billy can feel the way heat throbs, under the thick fabric of his jeans. Pre seeping through with the sweet wetness of it. And he doesn’t but he wants to, touch him. Move his hand and make Steve feel so good as he’s made him feel. His hand feels like crying with the raw desperation of it.

“Does it feel like I don’t want to? Does it feel like pity to you?”

Billy swallows.

“No”

“Say it again”

“No”

“Now what you ain’t saying”

And Billy. Billy says it. Says it with a moan that splits him in two, when Steve rolls his hips into the palm of his hand. Says it with the way his breath breaks out of control when Steve’s lips brush against his. Says it with the way wetness weeps down the inside of his thighs. The way his whole body aches for sliding his finger back where it shouldn’t, open himself up to make space for Steve.

Asks, for it.

“I wanna touch you”

 “Ok” Steve nods against his lips and Billy bites his own not to bite him. But it’s Steve who catches his mouth. Who sinks his teeth into him. Who licks at his tongue like he’s the one who’s spent his whole life this hungry and―

Eighteen years. One hundred and forty-two days. He’s survived them. But it’s Steve who destroys him, somehow, right in this moment.

“Ok, baby. Ok. I want you to. I want you to, too”

Somehow, it’s Steve who stitches him back together again.

He unbuttons his jeans. Pulls them to his knees. Lets Billy touch him. And Billy―

Billy never thought it’d feel like this.

Touching another boy. Touching Steve.

He’s as hard as Billy is. Soft like silk against his palm. And it’s electric, when Steve reacts to it. When his voice bleeds into a cry. When he begs his name “Billy, please. Fuck, Billy, please”. When he sucks his tongue and grinds into his hand. Uncoordinated. Almost erratic. Like he’s so hungry for it. Like he’s so desperate.

“Fuck. Come ‘ere” Steve pants, and his palm feels soft and so big, curving along the small of Billy’s back. And Billy can’t even―breathe. When their cocks bump together and then slide. Skin on skin. A burn between their bodies Billy wants to forever grind himself against. And then, for a long, long moment, it’s like he’s been narrowed to this and only this: their heated bodies sticking to the white sheets, breaths becoming shallow, lips and hot spit and tongues and Billy’s teeth catching Steve’s lips until―

“Tell me. How much of a weirdo can I be?” Steve pants, sweat hot and sticky on their foreheads, and under the minuscule igloo of his hospital sheets, Billy feels like he’s suddenly breathing fire.

“All you want” he says, feels his own heartbeat in his throat, loud and heavy.

Steve brings his fingers to his mouth. Waits till Billy opens it. Sinks two of them into it. Three.  When Billy opens wider. “Get them all nice and wet for me, baby” Steve whispers, babybabybaby eyes fixed on him, cock dragging against his. And it’s a famelic kind of need, this one Billy feels. The pull to get filledfilledfilled. He swallows around Steve’s fingers, trying to get them deeper, his eyes watering with how stuffed they feel inside his mouth. Chokes out a cry when Steve takes them out, shhs him, kissing him brief before offering the palm of his hand for him to lick. And he tastes like salt and anticipation and like Billy, like the way they’re both aching between their legs.

Steve brings his hand down. Wraps it around the head of their two cocks. Strokes them together and it’s― fuck. It’s like nothing, nothing Billy’s ever felt. Because he knew, the moment he laid eyes on Steve. That it would forever haunt him: the possibility of Steve’s touch. The absence of it. This recurrent dream about how his name would taste on Steve’s lips and he’s got it. Right here and now. Everything. Everything.

Steve arches his neck backwards, moans at that same touch. Cries out at the feel of Billy’s teeth on his throat.

Everything.

Says:

“Billy I― Billy I want―”

“Yeah?”

Steve’s hand works them faster and the feeling cuts through him, the exhilaration of being on knife’s edge, so close he can taste it. He tangles his bandaged hand in Steve’s hair, brings his mouth back. Wants to never stop kissing him. And Steve laughs, gasps. Feeds on Billy’s breath.

“I want to get you out of this fucking place. I want―” Hips thrusting, rhythm crooked. His hand slick and perfect, slippery with saliva and precum “Want us to make the biggest mess out of my bed.  And I want you to stay, Billy. With me. ‘Cause I can’t stay with you in here and I― I wanna―”

Billy kisses and kisses and kisses him. Because in Steve’s words there’s no pity. There’s no shame.

“I wanna touch you. Like this like― everything, Billy. Every way I can”

And then he kisses him back, and kisses him back, and kisses him back. Keeps on touching him like nobody else’s ever before. In all those ways nobody’s ever before. And his body, his wasted, broken body, feels like it’s blooming under Steve’s touch, feels as if life is something you can caress into somebody's skin, kiss into somebody’s lips. Steve breathes life into his lungs and Billy’s there, right there. Alive inside his own body since longer than he can remember and then. Steve says it again, Baby, like a spell, “Baby. ‘Cmon, baby, I know you’re right there” licks it into Billy’s mouth. “I want to feel you. Billy, baby” Makes him shiver with it. Draws him closer to the edge “I want you to cum all over me, please, baby, please” and Billy’s moaning, fucking into Steve’s fist, cumming with his nails dug deep into Steve’s back and sobbing into his mouth and Steve’s cumming too, hot and thick and filthy and fucking perfect, making a mess of Billy’s impeccably pure bedding, of all the stupid shit plaguing Billy’s head, making him feel like it really doesn’t fucking matter, how broken he might be, how beyond repair, if he’s got Steve’s hands to hold him like this, whisper sweet nothings into his ear, just like this. Call him baby. Keep all his pieces close together with all the care in the world, like they’re more than enough, for him.

“I wanna be with you, too” he whispers, his palm spread down the back of his neck, lips on his. Right at this moment, Billy feels like he ain’t ever gonna be able to let go of him “Steve. Fuck—you. You got no idea―”

“But I do. God, Billy I do” Steve breathes out a tiny laugh, it tastes like sunlight on his lips “I’ve been counting the days. Till you woke up and then. Till maybe one day I could. Kiss you. I could. Touch you like this” he reaches out to trace the shape of Billy’s mouth with his fingertips “I’ll count them to that day you’ll come with me, now”

Billy kisses him and kisses him and kisses him. There’s nothing else he can do. Nothing else he wants to ever do. Somewhere outside the daylight-white of their little fortress of sheets, the emergency light above the door of his room flickers, the clock on the wall ticks its way to two hundred and six. When the night nurse comes to check on him, Steve earns himself a pass to stay way, way beyond visiting hours. 

“He fell asleep on me. Don’t wanna wake him up” he whispers, and Billy knows it was that smile that did the trick when the door clicks close one second later.

“I’m not” Billy mumbles into his chest, his voice dense and drowsy. Can't remember ever feeling so warm.

“But you’re about to, baby” Steve laughs softly into his ear and―

Billy burrows against him and sighs, not giving him the satisfaction to hear what Billy already knows: he’s gonna be the best sleeping pill Billy’s ever had.

Two hundred and six days after Billy woke up, he falls asleep in Steve’s arms.

[stefsimz]

OC Deep Dive Questionnaire Tag

thank you @windslar for tagging me! <3 here's 20 questions to get to know better one of my OCs; Edward

What uncommon/common fear do they have? Ed is scared of bugs with wings, I mean..they're pretty unpredictable.

Do they have any pet peeves? Loud.chewing. Yikes!

What are 3 items you can find in their bedroom? His notebook full of random notes he makes throught the day, sleeping pills for his insomnia, and his phone.

What do they notice first in a person? Ed is always looking in people's eyes. Can be kinda awkward sometimes.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how high is their pain tolerance? I would say Ed is pretty good with pain, so about 7!

Do they go into fight or flight mode when under pressure? As he's in the police officer/detective career, he gets confrontational under pressure, no flight for him.

Do they come from a big family/are they a family person? He has one older sister, but he's probably closer with his parents, especially his mom who calls him literally everyday. He's always been a family guy and he's super proud to have one of his own now :')

What animal represents them best? He's a total St. Bernard doggo. Kind and dedicated!

What is a smell that they dislike? He can't stand the hospital/disinfection cleaners smell, it makes him anxious.

Have they broken any bones? Nope!

How would a stranger likely describe them? Handsome cop, duh.

Are they a night owl or a morning bird? Since he's been living with insomnia for a couple years now, he often stays up at night, he kinda got used to it by now.

What is a flavor they hate and a flavor they love? Ed is a big pastry fan, literally any pastry he will devour. He doesn't really like soy based food.

Do they have any hobbies? He's pretty sporty - loves to play basketball, run and swim. Besides that, he likes to journal.

Boom, surprise birthday party! How do they react to surprises? He would obviously be grateful and appreciate the effort, but he's not really big on being the center of attention.

Do they like to wear jewelry? Not anything besides his wedding ring.

Do they have neat or messy handwriting? He has quiteee a messy handwriting.

What are two emotions they feel the most? Calmness and gratitude for sure!

Do they have a favorite fabric? Jo will always thirft the best linen shirts for him, linen all the way.

What kind of accent do they have? He spent his whole life in Newcrest, which in my TS4 realm would be kind of like the New Orleans suburbs (Willow Creek being based on New Orleans) - as his parents were both born and raised in Willow Creek and moved to Newcrest once they got married, the whole family has quite a strong New Orleans accent on them.

Tagging @softsimulation @retrotrait @kitkat4sims @simssong and anyone who likes to do the tag, pls feel tagged by me!

[jennay]

The Set Up (4)

Josh

Master List

AN: I don't know how I feel about this chapter, but I edited so much, didn't like it, and then went back and fixed it. Lol, the way that the siblings interact is definitely how my brother would be. What do you think? Anything more you'd like to see as far as a genre? Drama, funny, or more romance, all that good stuff? I'll get more Rory in soon! I'm trying to progress the story too.

Word Count: 1772

You shiver as the cold wind cuts through your coat. You stare at the hospital building in front of you, its windows like dull eyes in the gloomy sky. You feel a knot of fear in your stomach. You don't want to go in, and why the fuck is it snowing in spring? You sigh as you sit on a bench under the awning; it's cold, but you dread walking inside. You take out your phone and dial Rory's number. He picks up after two rings, thankfully.

"Hey, how are you holding up?" He asks in his warm voice.

You bite your lip. "I just got here. I'm still standing outside."

He sounds concerned. "Are you okay?"

You shake your head, even though he can't see you. "I don't want to do this." You say in a low voice.

He pauses momentarily, then says softly, "I know it feels like shit right now, but it will be okay. You're stronger than what you give yourself credit for."

You feel a tear roll down your cheek. When Rory speaks to you, it's like he always knows what to say, and you tend to believe him.

"Thanks." You quietly say. "I just feel bad for not coming last night."

You hear him lightly laugh on the other line. "You didn't get home till 3 in the morning. What could you've done? It's not exactly like the hospital wants people wandering at weird night hours. I think you made the right choice."

You lightly shiver. "I guess I should go inside before my fingers fall off; my family doesn't need that right now." You tease.

He chuckles, "Yeah, that would be bad. Go in; I'll be here if you need me. Call me when you're done, okay? I'll be up for a while."

"Okay." You quietly say, "Bye, Rory." You hang up and put your phone back in your pocket. You take a deep breath and stand up. Walking towards the hospital entrance, you hope for the best.

When you open the door, you're hit by the smell of disinfectant and bleach. The cleaners try to mask the smell of sickness and death, but it only worsens it. It sends chills down your spine every time you enter the doors.

You make your way down the hall, looking for room 209. You watch the numbers getting higher, and anxiety fills your chest. You're not sure what you're walking into.

You pull out your phone again and text Rory: Are you sure I'll be okay? Cause I feel like I'm going to vomit.

Opening the door, you gasp as you see your dad lying on the hospital bed. He looks nothing like the man you remember. His face is pale, his eyes are shut, and his body is hooked to machines that monitor his vital signs. He barely seems to breathe, and you wonder if he's still fighting for his life. You approach him slowly and hold his hand, hoping he can feel your presence. "Dad?" You whisper, your voice shaking.

You don't recognize this stranger in front of you. You feel powerless and hopeless, unable to do anything but wait. You're so lost in your thoughts you don't notice your brother standing by the window, looking at the city blankly.

The sun was setting behind the city skyline, casting a reddish glow on his face. You wondered what he was thinking, how he was coping with the situation. He looked broken and lost.

You stand beside Josh, and with your little energy, you gently squeeze his arm. "Hey." You quietly said.

You wanted to say more, but words failed you.

Josh turns his head, and his green eyes fall on you. "I thought you weren't coming back till tomorrow?" He wraps his arms around your shoulders, giving you a welcoming hug. "Sorry, this had to be your reason for coming back." He sounded guilty as if he had done something wrong.

"Dad always needs to be the center of attention." You joked, trying to lighten the mood. You knew he needed some humor right now, even if it was forced. "I thought he was doing better. Nobody tells me anything." You'd been so busy and caught up in your life that you barely kept in touch with your family, and right now, you regretted it.

"You know, it's good to see you, even for this." His voice sounds hoarse and tired. "I stayed last night so Mom could get some sleep, and I don't recommend sleeping on that chair." He lets go of you and points to the flower-cushioned chair. "My back hurts."

You nod and set your bags down on the small wooden table. You see a vase of flowers, a get-well card, and a framed photo of your family. You smiled sadly at the memory of happier times. It was taken last Christmas when you gathered at your parent's house for the holidays. You're all smiling and laughing, unaware of what is to come.

You sit on the soft couch, feeling the cushion sink under your weight. "You can go home and get some rest. I planned on staying tonight." You offer, hoping he would take care of himself. "Mom's coming back in the morning."

"I think I'll stick around for a little bit. How often do I get to catch up with my little sister?" He grins. "Not every day I get to sit with a celebrity." He teases.

"Stop." You loudly groan.

You watch Josh walk to your father and bring his hand to his face brushing his hair away from his forehead. He whispers something in his ear that you can't hear.

"You know...you could call me too." You say softly.

He turns, "Yeah, I'm not very good at either. I know. Mom scolded me already." Josh shrugs as he walks over to you and sits on one of those old flowery chairs he warned you about. "What's new? Mom said you were out in the middle of nowhere filming."

You agree with your mom's statement. "Yeah, we were almost done filming the last episodes of the new season."

"Kieran Culkin's in it with you right?" Your brother chimes in, trying to remember the actor.

"Yup." You take a sip of your water bottle, trying to hide that you don't have much to say.

"I remember you were really into that death metal shit and made me watch Lords of Choas. I think I still get nightmares."

You raise your eyebrows. "What? No. That's not Kieran, you idiot."

He looks at you puzzled, "Well, it's not Macaulay either, and he's a Culkin. You can see it in the eyes."

"There's three of them who act."

"No way." He takes out his phone and does a quick search. "Rory Culkin. I thought he was Kieran. They look so similar."

You roll your eyes and shake your head. "They're brothers, of course, they look similar, but they're not identical. You can tell them apart if you have eyeballs."

Josh laughs at your response, "Are you being protective?"

You dodge the question and smirk as you tease your brother, "Are you and Ivy married yet? Any kids on the way?" 

He frowns at you with annoyance and shakes his head. "No, and hell no. You sound just like Mom. Why isn't she nagging you for kids?" 

"Because I'm single. That would be a scandal to her." You glance at your phone and see a text message from Rory. Your heart flutters as you read his words.  It's normal to feel nervous. Just breathe. You can do this.

You imagine his sweet voice in your ear and text back quickly. Unknowingly you are smiling like an idiot.

I kind of wish you were here.

I'll be back in New York soon. I promise.

Your brother snorts. “You've got a boyfriend, don't you?" He grins wickedly. "I can't wait to tell Mom. She'll stop nagging me and start bugging you instead."

You feel your cheeks heat up and try to conceal your smile, but he's already caught you. "Shut up," You laugh. "He's nice, okay? And I really like him. I don't know how he puts up with me, to be honest, my whole existence is chaos."

He raises an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. He expects you to spill the beans.

"I ditched him on our first date to come here." You sigh. "He was so cool about it." You beam and add, "I must be pretty special."

He nods and gives you a half-smile. "You're something, all right." Josh doesn't trust your taste in men. "What's his name?"

"How about I tell you more after our first date?"

He chuckles at your response. "Damn, you're so easy to read. It's that Rory guy. That's why you got defensive when I called him Kieran." He leans back in his chair, "Oh boy, your co-worker's brother? That's a recipe for disaster." You shrug, "It was Kieran's idea!"

"Yeah, but you work with him and for him! What will you do when you dump this guy like you always do?" You roll your eyes, "I don't do that anymore. I've changed."

"I thought you were against dating in the industry?" He stands up, yawning and stretching out.

"Can we drop it? I feel like dad's listening to everything and it's awkward." You say. "I want to tell Dad myself, not have him overhear. He's going to lecture me when he wakes up."

Josh smirks and walks over to the bed; he looks at your dad with a sad smile. "He'll wake up. He's a fighter. He always has been." He kisses your dad's forehead and then hugs you tightly. "I'm sorry for giving you a hard time. I just want you to be happy." He says sincerely.

You hug him back, feeling a lump in your throat.

"Let's go get some coffee. You look like you need it and I have a long drive home." He says, leading you out of the room.

You glance back at your dad one last time, hoping he can hear your thoughts. Please wake up. You think as the door closes behind you.

Part Five

[toastful]

There is no piss in olipop, only apple juice. Someone exploded an olipop warehouse

Oh…. Oh thank god! I didn’t drink piss? I was on my way to the hospital to get my stomach pumped…. And I was about to disinfect my stomach with floor cleaner. Don’t worry it’s non toxic. I think. I’ve done it before with no issue…. Thanks for letting me know!

A shame about the warehouse exploding.

[uksresort]

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At UK’s  Resort, we teach good respiratory etiquette, which includes simple, effective steps like covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands properly, and keeping a safe physical distance. Housekeeping and service personnel must wear masks at all times.

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[stevishabitat]

Sunday, September 18

The councilwoman came down the street today, handing out flyers about a free food giveaway next Friday. I was on the porch with mum, in the heat and both of us wearing masks because we've all been sick and my covid tests still haven't arrived, so idk what kiddo and I have, but my mum is still recovering from an almost two week long illness, so she doesn't need to get this too.

I took the flyer and tried not to think about how long Friday is from now. At least it's something to look forward to. I hope I feel well enough to go, we desperately need the food.

Kiddo had a meltdown while we were sat out there. They went in the house and started throwing things, almost broke a window.

We have to skip therapy tomorrow, due to the mystery illness, which is good, because I know the payment would bounce again. How many times will they let that happen before they kick us out of the program, I wonder?

And I thought, as kiddo chucked who knows what at the window, what if it breaks? What if we end up at the hospital needing stitches for someone? Would they call CPS on us?

And what if this is covid? What if the pain in my chest makes it too hard to breathe? My mum went home, and what could kiddo do if I couldn't get out of bed? What if I can't work this week?

My mum texted me to ask if I'd fed kiddo, if maybe the meltdown was due to hunger. Idk. I made ramen earlier. We still have some eggs. There's a few slices of bread and an outrageous amount of american cheese (kiddo hates american cheese). I can't make myself eat, my mouth is so dry I can barely swallow anything. But I think kiddo ate the ramen. Kiddo is so tired of ramen.

Kiddo needs to go to therapy. I realized today how very long it's been since kiddo got to play with any other kids. The neighbors have all kind of retreated since the flood. We're all just struggling to survive. But at least at therapy, kiddo gets to talk to someone outside the family and do some fun games.

They were supposed to be observed by a speech therapist this week. Kiddo gets so mad when alexa and google don't understand what they're trying to say. When speech-to-text doesn't provide the right words.

The light bulb went out in kiddo's room. The tall ladder was broken in the flood. So I would have to stack some things to change the bulb. I said I couldn't do it today. Too lightheaded. I still haven't eaten today.

So kiddo is collecting lamps and things that glow. Supposedly kiddo is cleaning their room. I just hope the bed is cleared by bedtime.

Friday, September 23

I got home from the "food giveaway" and this is what's in the box.

I mean, thanks, but I can't feed this to my kid.

They gave me an air purifier, a flat of water, and some more disinfectant.

I went back, to be sure I didn't miss anything, and they said "yeah the food went in the first half hour" and then gave me a few food pantry suggestions - open on Tuesday (Blessed Theresa) and Friday mornings (behind city hall).

And as I'm putting the car in drive with tears running down my face because clearly I'm not getting food today, this older man shouts after me me to pray about it. Didn't offer to pray for me or with me. Just said "pray about it".

Absolutely patronizing. Miserable experience.

I don't have heat in my house, or healthy food, but I have a flat of water, two gallons of disinfectant cleaner, and an air purifier.

Those things would have been helpful the first month after the flood. Instead *I* paid for those types of things and now I don't have money to feed my kid.

Sorry to rant here, I just don't have anyone irl to vent to.

[hudmedusa]

Spotless Spaces: Your Guide to Complete Procedural Area Deep Clean

When it comes to maintaining a clean and safe environment in any procedural area, deep cleaning is essential. But what does a complete procedural area deep clean really involve? Let’s break it down step by step so you can see just how important this process is.

What Is a Procedural Area?

A procedural area is a space in a healthcare setting where certain tasks and procedures take place, such as surgeries, diagnostic tests, or other medical treatments. These areas often require strict cleanliness standards to prevent infections or complications. Think of these spaces as the heart of healthcare services—keeping them clean is vital!

Why Deep Cleaning Matters

Imagine walking into a hospital room, ready to receive treatment. You want to feel safe, right? Clean spaces not only protect patients but also help staff perform their jobs effectively. A thorough deep clean removes dirt, grime, and germs, making it safer for everyone.

Understanding the Deep Clean Process

1. Preparation is Key

Before the cleaning begins, preparation is crucial. Gather all cleaning supplies, including disinfectants, mops, and cloths. Create a checklist to ensure no area is overlooked. A well-prepared team can turn a messy space into a sparkling haven in no time!

2. Declutter First

Start by removing all unnecessary items from the area. This helps the cleaners access every nook and cranny. Think of it like clearing out your closet; it’s easier to find what you need when you eliminate the clutter!

3. Surface Cleaning

Dust and wipe down surfaces with a strong disinfectant. Don’t forget high-touch areas like doorknobs and light switches! These spots often hold the most germs, so hit them hard. A clean surface is your first line of defense against infections.

4. Floor Care

Floors can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Sweep and mop thoroughly, using a hospital-grade disinfectant. Make sure to reach under equipment and furniture where dirt loves to hide. A spotless floor not only looks good but also promotes a healthier space.

5. Restocking Supplies

After the deep clean, it’s time to restock. Ensure that all medical supplies, gloves, and disinfectants are readily available. Picture this: a nurse rushing to find essential items during an emergency; it just can’t happen!

Maintaining Your Clean Space

Once your procedural area is clean, maintaining that sparkle is essential. Regular upkeep is crucial to prevent mess from building up again. Schedule routine cleanings and empower staff to keep the space tidy day by day.

The Benefits of a Complete Deep Clean

The benefits of a complete procedural area deep clean stretch far beyond just aesthetics. It enhances patient safety, boosts staff morale, and improves overall workflow. When a space is clean, it creates a welcoming atmosphere, allowing everyone to focus on what truly matters—patient care.

Conclusion

Complete procedural area deep cleaning isn't just a task; it's a commitment to safety and health. By following a thorough and systematic cleaning process, you ensure that your space remains pristine. Remember, a clean environment is more than just a nice sight; it's a vital necessity for everyone who steps foot in it. So roll up your sleeves and get cleaning! The results will speak volumes.

[simplyshine1]

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[aurafms]

The Role of Janitorial Services in Preventing the Spread of Illness in the Workplace

In today’s fast-paced work environment, maintaining a clean and healthy workspace is more crucial than ever. The rise of remote work may have altered some dynamics, but the importance of effective janitorial services remains a key factor in preventing the spread of illness in the workplace. Let’s explore how professional cleaning teams contribute to a healthier work environment and the various strategies they employ.

Understanding the Impact of Workplace Cleanliness

A clean workplace not only enhances the overall aesthetic but also plays a significant role in employee health. Studies show that a dirty environment can lead to increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, and a rise in healthcare costs. Illnesses such as the flu, colds, and even COVID-19 can spread rapidly in office settings, where employees often share spaces and equipment.

Key Benefits of Professional Janitorial Services

Regular Disinfection Protocols Professional janitorial services are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement effective disinfection protocols. Regular cleaning and sanitization of high-touch surfaces—such as doorknobs, light switches, keyboards, and shared equipment—are critical in reducing the transmission of germs.

Use of Industry-Approved Cleaning Products Janitorial services utilize hospital-grade cleaning agents that are proven to kill a broad spectrum of pathogens. These products are designed to be effective without harming the environment, ensuring the safety of both employees and the planet.

Tailored Cleaning Schedules Different workplaces have unique needs. A professional janitorial team can assess the specific requirements of your environment and create a customized cleaning schedule that ensures the highest standards of hygiene are maintained. For instance, higher-frequency cleaning may be necessary in common areas or during flu season.

Training and Expertise Professional cleaners are trained in best practices for cleaning and disinfection. They understand the nuances of various surfaces and materials and can employ techniques that maximize cleanliness while minimizing damage.

Promoting Employee Well-being A clean workplace fosters a sense of well-being among employees. When workers feel that their health is prioritized, it boosts morale and productivity. Additionally, organizations that prioritize cleanliness signal to their employees that they care about their health and safety.

Implementing Effective Janitorial Practices

To fully harness the benefits of janitorial services in preventing illness, consider implementing the following practices:

Frequent Training and Updates: Ensure that cleaning staff receive regular training on the latest disinfection techniques and health guidelines, particularly during outbreaks of illness.

Communication with Employees: Keep the lines of communication open between janitorial services and employees. Encourage staff to report areas that may need additional attention.

Encourage Good Hygiene Practices: While professional cleaning is vital, fostering a culture of personal hygiene—like handwashing and using hand sanitizer—complements janitorial efforts and enhances overall workplace health.

Emergency Response Plans: In the event of an outbreak within the workplace, have a plan in place for deep cleaning and sanitization to mitigate the spread of illness quickly.

Conclusion

The role of janitorial services in preventing the spread of illness in the workplace cannot be overstated. By employing effective cleaning practices, using quality products, and maintaining clear communication with employees, these services play a crucial role in promoting a healthy work environment. Investing in professional janitorial services not only helps keep illnesses at bay but also contributes to a more productive and positive workplace culture. As we navigate the complexities of modern work life, prioritizing cleanliness and health should remain at the forefront of organizational strategies. Source: https://aurafms.wordpress.com/2024/09/21/the-role-of-janitorial-services-in-preventing-the-spread-of-illness-in-the-workplace/

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Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene with hospital-grade disinfectant sprays. Designed specifically for healthcare environments, these powerful disinfectants effectively kill bacteria, viruses, and harmful pathogens, preventing the spread of infections. Ideal for use on medical equipment, surfaces, and high-traffic areas, disinfectant sprays For Hospital Use are fast-acting and provide long-lasting protection. Formulated to meet stringent healthcare standards, these sprays help maintain a safe and sterile environment for patients and staff. Business Address: Regent Yard, Whitewalls Industrial Estate, Colne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, BB8 8LJ, Business Phone:01282 969059 Business URL: https://www.psdgroundscare.co.uk/, Business email:sales@psdgroundscare.com,

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Compliance Made Easy: Cleaning Services for Leeds Healthcare Facilities

Maintaining a clean and secure environment in healthcare centres is critical, with stakes that impact both patient safety and overall care quality. In Leeds, Leeds Cleaners is dedicated to delivering cleaning services that meet the stringent requirements healthcare settings demand. This article covers the regulatory and legal aspects that guide healthcare cleaning, emphasizing the need for compliance with essential standards.

The Importance of Compliance in Healthcare Cleaning

Healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and clinics, require an unparalleled level of cleanliness. A failure to meet these standards can result in severe consequences, including the spread of infections. To minimize these risks, it’s vital that cleaning services adhere to established regulations and best practices.

Key Regulations and Standards for Healthcare Cleaning

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Requirements The Care Quality Commission (CQC) serves as the independent body overseeing healthcare standards in England. Its regulations ensure healthcare providers maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness. For cleaning services, CQC compliance is mandatory. This includes maintaining clean, contamination-free environments to protect patients and staff. Leeds Cleaners guarantees full alignment with CQC standards, with frequent audits to maintain quality and compliance.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidelines IPC guidelines are critical in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare facilities. These guidelines outline protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and waste management. By following IPC recommendations, healthcare environments can reduce cross-contamination risks. Leeds Cleaners integrates these IPC guidelines, employing approved disinfectants and training staff in modern infection control practices.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Regulations The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ensures workplace safety, including in healthcare settings. HSE regulations mandate the safe handling of cleaning chemicals and require adequate training for staff. Leeds Cleaners adheres to these regulations, providing staff with extensive training and implementing strict safety protocols. We also conduct regular risk assessments to address any potential hazards.

Local Authority and NHS Trust Policies Healthcare cleaning is often subject to specific guidelines from local authorities and NHS trusts. These may include requirements on cleaning frequencies, techniques, and documentation. Leeds Cleaners works in close collaboration with local authorities and NHS trusts in Leeds, tailoring our services to meet their specific policies and standards.

How Leeds Cleaners Ensures Compliance

At Leeds Cleaners, we recognize the importance of adhering to legal and compliance requirements in healthcare cleaning. Our approach ensures full compliance with all relevant regulations while delivering a high level of service.

Ongoing Training and Certification Our staff undergo regular training and certification programs that cover infection control, chemical safety, and the latest cleaning standards.

Comprehensive Quality Assurance We carry out routine inspections and use advanced cleaning technologies to maintain top-quality results. Approved disinfectants ensure that all cleaning meets regulatory requirements.

Close Client Collaboration We collaborate with our healthcare clients to tailor our services to their unique needs, ensuring a customized approach to every cleaning task.

Detailed Documentation and Reporting Compliance also involves meticulous record-keeping. Leeds Cleaners maintains thorough documentation of cleaning schedules, processes, and any challenges, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Conclusion

Ensuring a clean and safe environment in healthcare centres is a complex, but essential, task. Leeds Cleaners is committed to adhering to the highest standards of cleanliness and compliance in healthcare settings across Leeds. For more information about our services, or to discuss your healthcare cleaning needs, contact us at info@leedcleaners.co.uk. By adhering to these critical regulations, we help healthcare facilities in Leeds maintain a hygienic, safe environment for both patients and staff.

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UVC Compliant Cameras: Transforming Cleanliness Standards in Informational Kiosks

UVC compliant cameras being integrated into informational kiosks is changing public health and safety at a time when cleanliness and hygiene are more vital than ever. Modern ultraviolet-C (UVC) technology is used by these advanced cameras to not only provide superb visual data but also to keep surfaces clean and stop the spread of infections.

The Intersection of Hygiene and Technology

Informational kiosks are commonly found in high-traffic areas such as malls, airports, and hospitals. These touchpoints are prone to high levels of contact, making them potential hotspots for bacteria and viruses. UVC compliant cameras address this challenge by combining the traditional role of a camera with an added layer of protection. The UVC light emitted by these cameras helps disinfect surfaces around the kiosk, ensuring a cleaner environment for users.

Why UVC Compliance Matters

UVC compliant cameras are specifically designed to meet rigorous standards for ultraviolet light emission, making them effective in killing a broad spectrum of microorganisms. This is particularly important in high-touch environments where hygiene is paramount. The integration of UVC technology ensures that informational kiosks not only serve their informational purpose but also contribute to a healthier environment.

Key Benefits of UVC Compliant Cameras in Informational Kiosks

Enhanced Public Health: By incorporating UVC technology, kiosks can significantly reduce the presence of harmful bacteria and viruses, contributing to overall public health. This is especially crucial in settings like healthcare facilities where the risk of infection is higher.

Cost-Effective Hygiene Solution: While traditional cleaning methods require frequent manual intervention and ongoing costs, UVC compliant cameras offer a cost-effective, automated solution. The ongoing maintenance costs are reduced as the camera helps in maintaining cleanliness on its own.

Increased User Confidence: With heightened awareness around hygiene, users are more likely to engage with kiosks that visibly prioritize cleanliness. UVC compliant cameras provide an added assurance that the surface they are interacting with is regularly sanitized.

Reduced Downtime: Regular cleaning can lead to downtime and inconvenience. UVC cameras help keep the kiosk clean without interrupting its operation, ensuring that it remains functional and accessible at all times.

Practical Implementation in U.S. Public Spaces

In the United States, where public health standards are closely monitored, the adoption of UVC compliant cameras in informational kiosks aligns with ongoing efforts to improve hygiene in public spaces. Whether it's in a bustling airport terminal or a busy shopping center, the integration of these cameras ensures that informational kiosks contribute to a cleaner, safer environment.

Future Trends and Innovations

As technology evolves, the role of UVC compliant cameras in informational kiosks is likely to expand. Future advancements may include enhanced UVC disinfection features, better integration with other smart technologies, and improved user interfaces that provide real-time cleanliness status updates.

By embracing UVC compliant camera technology, businesses and public institutions can set a new standard for cleanliness and safety in informational kiosks. The synergy of advanced imaging and disinfection capabilities ensures that public touchpoints remain as hygienic as possible, fostering a healthier environment for everyone.

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Hotel Supplies

Maven Supplies offers a comprehensive range of hotel supplies designed to meet the unique needs of the hospitality industry. Our selection of high-quality products ensures that hotels, motels, and guesthouses can provide their guests with an exceptional experience, focusing on both comfort and convenience. From essential guest amenities to durable hotel bedding and furnishings, Maven Supplies is your one-stop solution for all hotel supply needs, delivering Australia-wide.

Our hotel supplies include a wide variety of guest room essentials. Maven Supplies provides premium toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and soap, all selected for their quality and suitability for both short-term and extended stays. These items are packaged in convenient, travel-size containers that reflect the luxury and care guests expect. We also offer additional personal care items like shower caps, sewing kits, and vanity kits to enhance the guest experience.

In addition to toiletries, we understand the importance of comfort, which is why our bedding supplies are crafted from soft, durable materials. From high-thread-count sheets and pillowcases to plush duvets and blankets, Maven Supplies’ bedding products are designed to create a welcoming and restful environment. We also stock a variety of mattress protectors and pillows to ensure guests enjoy a good night’s sleep.

To complement our bedding and toiletries, we offer a wide selection of in-room amenities. Our range includes coffee and tea makers, glassware, and hospitality trays, ensuring guests can enjoy refreshments in the comfort of their rooms. Hairdryers, irons, and ironing boards are also part of our inventory, providing the convenience that travelers expect. We supply durable, easy-to-use products that meet hotel industry standards for reliability and guest satisfaction.

Maven Supplies also caters to hotel housekeeping and cleaning needs. Our cleaning supplies include high-quality chemicals for maintaining a pristine environment, from glass and surface cleaners to bathroom disinfectants and floor cleaners. We offer durable cleaning equipment like mops, buckets, and vacuum cleaners, ensuring that hotel staff have everything they need to keep rooms and common areas spotless.

For larger operations, we provide essential items like room service trays, trolleys, and linen carts. These products are designed to streamline hotel operations, improving efficiency and allowing staff to focus on providing excellent service to guests.

As part of our commitment to the hospitality industry, Maven Supplies ensures fast and reliable delivery throughout Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast. We offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality, making it easier for hotels to maintain high standards of guest service while staying within budget. Whether you are looking for everyday hotel room supplies or bulk purchases for large establishments, Maven Supplies has the products and expertise to support your business.

By focusing on practical, durable, and cost-efficient products, Maven Supplies ensures that hotels of all sizes have access to the supplies needed to operate smoothly and enhance guest satisfaction. With a reputation for reliability and a strong understanding of the hospitality sector, Maven Supplies is the trusted partner for hotel supplies across Australia.

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Essential Hygiene Cleaning Solutions for Professional and Home Use

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in both professional and home settings is crucial for ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Whether it's in a bustling office, a healthcare facility, or your home, hygiene cleaning solutions play a key role in preventing the spread of germs, bacteria, and viruses. Today’s wide range of cleaning products offers advanced technology and ingredients to tackle various cleaning needs.

In this article, we will explore the essential hygiene cleaning solutions for both professional and home use, focusing on their importance and best practices.

Why Hygiene Cleaning Solutions Matter

Hygiene cleaning solutions are designed to go beyond simple cleaning to disinfect and sanitize surfaces, removing harmful pathogens and reducing the risk of illnesses. Proper use of these solutions in professional settings such as hospitals, schools, offices, and restaurants ensures compliance with health regulations, while at home, they provide peace of mind in protecting your family from everyday germs.

Professional Hygiene Cleaning Solutions

Disinfectant Wipes and Sprays: Disinfectants are a critical part of professional cleaning routines. They are effective at killing germs on high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, keyboards, and countertops. In professional settings like offices and healthcare facilities, disinfectant wipes and sprays should be used regularly throughout the day to keep surfaces free from bacteria and viruses.

Best for: Office spaces, healthcare environments, public restrooms, and classrooms.

Key Benefits: Quick and convenient to use, reduces cross-contamination, kills 99.9% of germs.

Industrial-Grade Floor Cleaners: Large-scale commercial areas require industrial-grade floor cleaners that can handle heavy foot traffic while ensuring a sanitary surface. These cleaners are designed for deep cleaning and are often used with specialized equipment like auto-scrubbers or mops. Some solutions come with disinfectant properties to ensure both cleanliness and safety.

Best for: Warehouses, hospitals, shopping malls, and hotels.

Key Benefits: Deep cleaning, durable, removes stubborn dirt and grime, provides antimicrobial protection.

Antibacterial Hand Soaps: Hand hygiene is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases. Antibacterial hand soaps are crucial in both professional and home environments to ensure hands are free from pathogens. In professional settings, touchless soap dispensers further minimize the risk of contamination.

Best for: Offices, healthcare facilities, schools, and restaurants.

Key Benefits: Reduces the spread of germs, encourages proper hand hygiene, safe for frequent use.

Surface Sanitizers: Professional cleaning teams often use surface sanitizers that are formulated to be used on food preparation areas, equipment, and hard surfaces. These sanitizers help in killing bacteria without leaving harmful residues, ensuring that surfaces are safe for further use.

Best for: Restaurants, food production facilities, kitchens, and cafeterias.

Key Benefits: Safe for food-contact surfaces, quick-drying, no rinsing required.

Air Purifying Systems: Air quality is another important aspect of maintaining a clean environment. Advanced air purifiers equipped with HEPA filters or UV-C light are used in professional settings to remove dust, allergens, and airborne pathogens, creating a safer breathing space.

Best for: Hospitals, offices, conference rooms, and public buildings.

Key Benefits: Removes contaminants from the air, reduces airborne bacteria, improves overall air quality.

Home Hygiene Cleaning Solutions

Multipurpose Cleaners: At home, multipurpose cleaners are versatile products that can be used on various surfaces, including kitchen counters, bathroom sinks, and appliances. These solutions are designed to tackle grease, grime, and dirt while leaving surfaces sanitized. Many of them are formulated with eco-friendly ingredients, making them safe for families.

Best for: Kitchens, bathrooms, and general surface cleaning.

Key Benefits: All-in-one cleaning, safe for various surfaces, eco-friendly options available.

Bathroom Cleaners: Maintaining cleanliness in the bathroom is crucial for home hygiene. Bathroom cleaners are formulated to remove soap scum, hard water stains, and mildew, while disinfecting surfaces like sinks, toilets, and showers. For those looking for natural solutions, there are products available that use plant-based ingredients without harsh chemicals.

Best for: Toilets, bathtubs, and sinks.

Key Benefits: Removes tough stains, disinfects surfaces, available in eco-friendly formulas.

Glass and Window Cleaners: For sparkling clean windows and mirrors, specialized glass cleaners ensure streak-free results. These products are designed to remove dust, fingerprints, and smudges from glass surfaces while leaving behind a clean and transparent finish.

Best for: Windows, mirrors, and glass doors.

Key Benefits: Streak-free finish, quick-drying, safe for glass and mirrors.

Natural Disinfectants: More and more homeowners are turning to natural disinfectants that utilize ingredients like vinegar, lemon, and essential oils. These disinfectants are safe to use around pets and children while still providing effective germ-killing action. They are ideal for those who prefer chemical-free cleaning solutions.

Best for: Kitchens, nurseries, and pet areas.

Key Benefits: Chemical-free, safe for family use, disinfects without harmful residues.

Floor Cleaners: Whether you have hardwood, tile, or carpet, using the right floor cleaner is important for keeping floors sanitary and looking their best. For homes with pets or children, it’s essential to choose non-toxic cleaners that effectively remove dirt and spills without harmful fumes.

Best for: Living rooms, kitchens, and hallways.

Key Benefits: Tailored for different floor types, non-toxic options available, easy to use.

Best Practices for Using Hygiene Cleaning Solutions

Follow Label Instructions: Each cleaning product comes with specific usage instructions that should be followed carefully. Overusing products can lead to residue buildup, while underusing them may not effectively kill germs. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for the best results.

Regular Cleaning Schedule: Whether at home or in a professional setting, establishing a regular cleaning routine ensures that surfaces remain clean and free from harmful pathogens. High-touch areas, such as door handles, countertops, and electronics, should be cleaned and disinfected more frequently.

Use the Right Product for the Job: While multipurpose cleaners are convenient, certain areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and floors may require specialized products for deep cleaning. Choose products that are designed for the surface and level of cleaning required to achieve the best results.

Opt for Eco-Friendly Options When Possible: When possible, opt for eco-friendly cleaning solutions that are safe for both the environment and the people using them. These products use plant-based ingredients that are biodegradable and non-toxic, reducing chemical exposure in homes and workplaces.

Conclusion

In both professional and home environments, hygiene cleaning solutions play an essential role in ensuring cleanliness, health, and safety. From powerful disinfectants and multipurpose cleaners to eco-friendly solutions and air purifiers, there are a variety of products that cater to different cleaning needs. Whether you are maintaining a large office or keeping your home spotless, using the right hygiene solutions is key to promoting a healthy and safe environment for everyone.

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Janitorial Supplies Products: Understanding Size, Share, and Growth Trajectories

The global janitorial supplies market size is expected to reach USD 94.48 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The demand for janitorial supplies is primarily driven by the increasing emphasis on cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation across various sectors. This trend has been significantly amplified by global health events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which have heightened awareness of the importance of maintaining clean environments to prevent the spread of diseases. As a result, businesses, institutions, and public facilities have implemented more rigorous cleaning protocols, driving up the demand for a wide range of janitorial products.

Stringent regulations regarding workplace safety and hygiene standards across industries such as healthcare, food service, and hospitality contribute to the consistent demand for high-quality janitorial supplies. The hospitality and tourism sector, in particular, requires a constant supply of cleaning products to maintain high standards of cleanliness, which is crucial for customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance, likely driving the demand for janitorial supplies.

In commercial sectors, particularly in industries like hospitality, healthcare, and education, the demand for janitorial supplies is driven by regulatory standards, health and safety protocols, and the need to maintain a clean and presentable environment for customers, patients, or students. Large-scale facilities require industrial-grade cleaning tools such as floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, and commercial disinfectants to uphold hygiene standards and ensure compliance with health regulations. Moreover, the emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices has spurred the development of eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

Furthermore, the increasing number of commercial settings, such as office buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality establishments, significantly drives the market. The commercial spaces expand in number and size, there is a corresponding rise in the demand for janitorial supplies to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards. This includes a variety of cleaning tools, equipment, and chemicals necessary for daily maintenance tasks. Moreover, the diverse nature of commercial settings necessitates specialized janitorial supplies tailored to specific cleaning requirements. For instance, healthcare facilities require disinfectants and sanitizers that meet stringent regulatory standards to prevent the spread of infections. Similarly, hotels and restaurants require cleaning solutions that ensure both cleanliness and aesthetic appeal to enhance customer experience.

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Janitorial Supplies Market Report Highlights

Based on product, the demand for cleaning tools is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. The demand for cleaning tools among consumers is primarily driven by the desire for efficient and effective home maintenance, coupled with an increasing awareness of the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in personal living spaces

Based on end use, the commercial segment dominated the market in 2023. The rise in awareness across various industries including corporate and government offices regarding the impacts of cleanliness on their brand image, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity, leading to increased investment in high-quality cleaning products and chemicals

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a significant growth rate over the forecast period. The expansion of commercial and institutional sectors, coupled with stricter cleanliness standards in the wake of global health events, has significantly boosted the need for professional cleaning products and services across the region

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We have segmented the global janitorial supplies market based on product, end-use, and region.