God of War One-Shots (Before and During Fimblevetr)

🍋Hot Spring🍋

[Here's the Lemon version]

You search for the willow trees as instructed by the witch after you exit the house. Weapon concealed in your boot, you went to the left to find the Lamb's Cress, and then a path is shown deep in the forest. Walking along the path, you take in the sight of the colorful trees. They're just as beautiful under the moonlight. Eventually, you found the willow trees with the hot spring in your view.

Stepping closer to the spring, you can feel the intense heat of the boiling water. Dismissing the steam and having the healing ailment in hand, you open it and pour the contents into the spring. It gives the water a bright pink hue to it. You grip your dagger and set it on the ground close to the spring. You start to strip off your clothes slowly, careful not to damage them by pulling at the threads.

Moments pass, and you're fully nude and step into the hot spring. You wince at the pain of the extreme heat but endure it for the sake of rejuvenation and bathing. Getting into the hot spring, you relax as your body adjusts to the temperature, along with the bruises disappearing. The water reaches up to the midriff of your body.

In your old life, people around you complimented how you have the beauty and figure of a model, but you never believed in it. You hugged yourself to comfort yourself away from the thought. Shaking your mind to clear itself, you get your hair nice and wet for the oils. Then you lather your hair in them. It's been a while since you had time to clean yourself.

Combing the oils through the strands, roots, and tips, you feel your hair getting better. A few minutes go by, and you dunk your head into the hot water and re-emerge to scrap any oils from your scalp. You sigh out of relief as your hands slither through the hair to keep it in order. Then, sticks broke in the forest, snapping your head to the sound. Adrenaline pumps into your heart as you swam to grab your dagger. Once you are at the edge, you clasp onto the handle and point the blade to whatever is with you in the woods.

"Who's out there? Show yourself!" You shout, not caring that you're in your birthday suit. Footsteps echo in the woods, and you face whatever is heading your way. The leaves ruffle, and they open to show the least expected person you'd see: Kratos. You quickly cover your breasts, mimicking the Spartan's stoic expression as you gaze at him.

(Y/N): "What are you doing here? Can't I have a moment to myself?"

Kratos: "It is my concern that you could be vulnerable out here in the woods. I only wish to keep an eye on your safety."

"Thanks, but I had it under control. I have my dagger with me, so you're only wasting your time." You turn to swim to the other side of the spring, avoiding Kratos and what other intentions he has. Upon reaching the ground, you set the knife on the grass. When you look back at him, you fail to notice that he went into the waters himself without any of his clothing articles, but his bandage wrappings are still present. You blush profusely while staring at his deeply toned body. You look away to get a grip on yourself, fiddling with your hair as you question him.

"Was there another reason you came here?"

Kratos turns his dull golden eyes in another direction before fixating on yours after he pondered on his answer. "Perhaps. My trust in you has grown to the point where... I can not unsee you."

"What do you mean?" You inquire. You didn't want to assume he'll say what you think he'll say. You need to hear his answer.

"You care for my son. You are intelligent, perceptive, funny, and kind. When that man was about to defile you, I was furious. After I had finished the cannibals, even after they rose again as monsters, I realized something. I started to care for you."