Relics

Bubble Baths

Stevie lowered herself into the water gently. A little too hot, but she liked it that way. It helped relieve the constant ache from her muscles. She smiled gently at the thought of last night...and this morning. She had kept the light off, instead keeping a few candles lit to set a more peaceful ambiance as she sank lower into the water. Her hair was in a messy knot just on top of her head, makeupless, Stevie felt very vulnerable; this was her sanctuary besides writing and journaling. And she wouldn't have it any other way. Her eyes were about to fall completely shut when she heard the door open and a mess of dark brown curls emerge through the opening. Seeing her current state, he began to grin wildly.

"Go away, you goof." She joked, splashing up at him until he winced, pretending to be offended.

"With you so defenceless? I don't think so."

"I have my bubbles, better stay on guard."

"I never really did tell you about my hidden hatred for bubbles..did I?"

He seemed so serious that she had to laugh. It was only when she looked into his eyes that she knew he was being just as sarcastic as she was.

"So, why do you hate bubbles then, Mr. Buckingham?" She gave in as he began to take off his clothes and lower himself opposite her in their small bathtub. He was here now, there was no point in challenging his stubbornness.

"Because when they're around, I don't get to see what's underneath them."

Stevie blushed wildly and his heart leapt at the emotions he could stir from her. Her eyes fell shut as he leaned over to place a hand on her thigh.

"I am trying to relax, you know."

"So am I." He smiled innocently, inching closer with his fingers.

"Lindseyyy.." She complained a little, opening her eyes to see him backing off.

"Alright, alright." She wasn't going to let him drop this that easy.

"It's not entirely fair though."

"Whats that, angel?"

"You treating me so well all the time.." She began to lean forward, but this time his eyes were closed.

"You deserve nothing less." He replied sincerely.

"but you do deserve more Linds...so much more.." By then she had moved up with the help of the water to straddle him just above his knees. His eyes shot open once she placed her hands on his shoulders, growing darker as he began to see more of her figure now. Stevie took his face in her hands and leant in to kiss him tenderly, but gasped once realizing his hands had fallen lower and beneath her. Stifling a moan, she broke the kiss and took his hands in hers, shaking her head.

"Not me, not tonight."

She reached down and grabbed him firmly, receiving a gratified moan and a shaky sigh in response.

"Steph...Jesus.."

Stevie loved what she did to him, and continued using her delicate hands to her advantage. Applying frequent strokes, doing everything she could to bring him to the edge. Although just before he was about to lose himself, Stevie stood abruptly and climbed out of the bathtub to dry herself down. He sat their motionless for a minute, then began to whine and protest as she slipped on one of his old tees.

"The water was getting cold," she shrugged, adding a wink as he continued to gape at her "who is the real boss in this relationship, hmm?" She giggled, but before she could escape, Lindsey was out of the bathtub and over to her, scooping her up in his arms to carry her into their bedroom.

"Oh, trust me...I still am."