The fire inside

Chapter 18

I woke up from a dreamless sleep surrounded by warmth. Trent had his arms around me holding me close and he was rubbing my arm. I stayed still and kept my eyes closed enjoying the comfort and safety I felt with him. He kissed the back of my head and tightened his hold on me, sighing softly. I smiled to myself and he rubbed my cheek. h

"Good morning, Ellie," he whispered in my ear.

"Good morning," I said softly and rolling over. I kissed him softly on the cheek and he smiled.

"How did you sleep?"

"Excellent!" I beamed at him and kissed him passionately for a moment.

"That's great, but we must get up now."

"Ugh." I reluctantly climbed out of bed and headed toward the closet to pick out my outfit for the day. I looked outside the window and saw it was really windy so I grabbed jeans, a tank top and a hoodie then went into the bathroom.

Just as I turned on the shower there was a knock at the door. I opened it to see Trent. He seemed nervous and looked everywhere accept for at me, blushing.

"Is everything okay, Trent?" I asked worried and confused.

He nodded and looked at the floor.

"Is there something you wanted to ask?"

I could see him gulp and bite his lip.

"Trent?" I touched his arm and he finally looked at me.

"Never mind," he mumbled.

"Trent? What's wrong?" My heart started to beat faster with worry.

"Nothing, Ellie. I swear." He looked down and blushed again. "I just had a stupiud thought is all."

I smirked slightly and said "No question is a stupid question, Trent."

He blushed and mumbled something under his breath.

"What?"

"I was wondering if you need any help?" His blush deepened and he peaked up at me through his lashes.

"With my shower?" He just nodded in response. I felt my face burn bright red. "Oh." I stepped back into the bathroom and turned around. I was fully aware of Trent's eyes on me as I pulled the long T-shirt off my body. That left me in just my panties and I could feel Trent's gaze roam over my backside. My hands were shaking with nervousness as I grabbed my waist band. I took a deep steadying breath and quickly pulled them down. I heard Trent's breath hitch and heard him clear his throat. I stepped into the shower and let the hot water wash over me. I heard the door shut and heard Trent shuffling around. The shower curtain opened and Trent stepped in behind me.

"Are you sure you're okay with this, Ellie?" he whispered rubbing my arm.

"Yes," I whispered back.

Trent grabbed the shampoo and started washing my hair. I closed my eyes and relaxed, feeling his strong, gentle hands. I felt his body close to mine then the spray of the shower on my head. I felt the shampoo suds run down my back. I smiled as he massaged conditioner into my hair and ran his fingers through it. He rinsed the conditioner out of my hair then he reached in front of me for my wash rag and put my body wash on it. I gasped slightly as I felt him washing many back. His hands moving slowly up and down my back. He washed my shoulders then started working his way down my front. Then suddenly he froze.

I looked over my shoulder at him and in a husky voice I asked "What's wrong?"

He took his hands off of me and looked away from me. "I think this was a mistake," he said in a voice as husky as mine.