Still Dunno

Chapter 46 - A Silver Lining - Part 2

Janis POV

Wesley and I lay in bed later that afternoon.

"I can't believe you're still here. I thought for sure Riker would take you with him. He came in threatening too, anyways."

"I convinced him you were taking good care of me," I said.

"It must have been enough. When Riker walked in the door, I thought he would beat the shit out of me. He had this look in his eyes. It was scary."

I laughed.

"I was shocked when he said he'd be back tomorrow," Wesley admitted.

"How'd he find out?" I asked.

"He was with Rocky this morning when Rocky listened to your voicemail," Wesley said, stretching. He flinched.

"How do you feel?" I asked.

"I'm sore. There's a stiffness in my joints that a hot shower will help with," Wesley said, kissing me. He rolled over and sat up.

"A shower sounds like heaven," I admitted.

"You can shower if you want," he said.

I shook my head, regretting it immediately.

"I can't shower, I'm so sore. I can't even lift my arms to wash my hair," I said.

"I could wash your hair for you," Wesley offered.

I stared at him. This man wanted me to take a shower with him? I felt like my body went through a meat grinder and probably looked like it, too.

"I promise I'll be good," Wesley said, holding up his hand. "Scout's Honor."

I laughed. "Were you a Boy Scout?"

"I was," He smiled.

"I don't know, I'd have to get up, take my clothes off..."

"I'll help you. You will feel better afterward, I promise." He pulled the blankets back and helped me up.

My knee throbbed as I took a step. Wesley wrapped his arm around me and helped me to the bathroom.

He pulled the tee shirt over my head and helped me wiggle out of my sweatpants. I felt vulnerable standing there naked, but if Wesley noticed, he didn't let it show. He turned the water on and undressed as we waited for it to warm.

Wesley stepped in first, reaching out his hand to me. "Be careful, it's slippery."

I nodded. I looked down and saw Wesley naked from the waist down and quickly looked up. I've never seen a man completely naked. Meeting his eyes, I took his hand and stepped into the shower. Wesley pushed the shower door closed behind me.

The hot water coursed down my body, and I felt like crying with relief. I never took a shower that felt that good.

I tried not to look at his toned, naked body, but it was right there. The water droplets ran down his torso, and I licked my lips.

Wesley smiled but didn't say anything.

"Turn around," He said, touching my hips to guide me.

I slowly turned around. Wesley reached over me and pumped the shampoo in his hand. He rubbed them together and started massaging my scalp. I closed my eyes and enjoyed his fingers moving firmly over my head.

"Turn around and put your head back," he said.

I did as he said, and he rinsed the soap out of my hair.

"Your hair is so soft," He commented, reaching over my shoulder, his chest pressed against my breast, and my breath caught in my throat.

Wesley rubbed conditioner in my hair. He reached for the soap.