Passion and Power

Chapter 21

Hanni awoke late the next morning. She rolled over and was disappointed to find the bed empty, though she could smell Minji's scent on the sheets and knew she hadn't been gone long. As she sat up she noticed a robe that seemed to have been left for her. She slipped into it, noting once again how Minji always thought of her comfort.

Hanni used the bathroom just off the bedroom and brushed her teeth with an unopened toothbrush and paste that she found laid out on the sink. Then she wandered through the suite that seemed to go on and on, until she found a small kitchen and inhaled some snacks and drank a lot of water. Then she made her way back through the rooms and searched until she came to a large room with a jacuzzi. There she saw Minji luxuriating in bubbles, her head leaning back on the edge of the tub with her eyes closed. With her hair wet and slicked back, and her long neck exposed, she looked magnificent.

"I should have known there would be a jacuzzi...and you'd be in it." She laughed.

Minji's head came up and she smiled widely. "Yes, well, I woke up with a bit of a situation...and I needed to remove myself. Hot water helps with this particular situation."

"Oh, what sort of...situation? Maybe it's something I can help with?"

"Most definitely." Minji said with a smirk. "I believe you are the one person I want to help with it..."

"Just tell me what I can do..." Hanni said, a bit breathlessly.

"Why don't you join me?" Minji asked, extending her hand to Hanni.

Hanni stripped slowly out of her robe and stepped into the luxurious water.

"Oh, yes." Hanni said as she slipped under the bubbles. She settled in at the opposite end from Minji, and intertwined their legs.

"So, how does it feel to be a two-time National Women's Soccer League champion and, of course, Most Valuable Player?"

"Fantastic." Hanni said. "Like I'm king of the world!"

"Well, you are as far as I'm concerned." Minji smiled easily. "Did you sleep well?"

"Yes. I don't remember sleeping this late in...well, years. I felt so relaxed...surrounded in your scent."

"What do you have to do today?" Minji asked.

"Our flight back is at noon. There'll be a press conference in Seoul this evening. I'm not sure what all is planned once we're back. There's been mention of parties and parades, but I haven't focused on the details. I'll find out about all of it soon enough, I suppose."

"I'm glad the City is really ramping things up to show their appreciation. You all deserve it."

"Thanks. It is very exciting..." Hanni took a deep breath. "But what I'd really love to do is just stay here in this room with you today."

"I'd love that too." Minji husked.

"Will you be coming back on the plane with us?"

"Unfortunately I'm staying in Busan. I had to postpone all my meetings on Friday in order to...deal with some family business. Tomorrow I've got a full day of meetings lined up."

"Sorry, Minji. Maybe I can help you forget about all that for a while..." Hanni smiled.

"I'm sure you can. But we don't have a lot of time. Why don't you come closer?"

Hanni grinned and floated her way towards Minji. She let her body slip against Minji. It felt so good to feel her wet, naked skin against Minji's.

"Mmmm." Minji moaned as Hanni settled down on top of her. "I got out of bed just a half hour ago, but I was already missing your body..."