Oh, my. Very sweet, and very hot.
I can’t stop thinking about this story. I read it last night, and thought, wow, that was cute, kudos! And then today I keep replaying bits of it behind my eyes, without prompting. Marvelous characterizations. And I’m always delighted when Garak uses Julian as a sentient hot water bottle. :)
If you’d like to feel soft and fluffy and smooshy over Garak and Bashir, please try this out. Better than Cipralex.