Darling in the FranXX: Insurrection

Chapter 28- Opening Shot

Hello everyone, been a bit since I last checked in. In that time the first anniversary of Insurrection has passed. Thank you to all those who have been with us since the beginning and those who have since joined. I can't wait to continue this story and I'm equally excited to see what you think. 

The more astute of you have also likely noticed that the story's cover has been updated as well. This piece was done by Spaze so if you like it be sure to let him know!

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You turn the lock on the door to your room. Letting out a long sigh, you slowly roll your shoulders in circles. It does little good to relieve the tension in them, but you feel just a bit better.

Out of the large glass panes of the door to the balcony, you can see several lights in the town of Haven sticking out against the night sky. They are a new sight, and a welcome one.

As you move to the dresser, you can hear the splashing and humming of your lover close by. You begin to unbutton your shirt, draping it over the chair when you're done. You are about to remove your pants as well, but a voice stops you.

"(Y/N), is that you?"

You snort. "Who else comes in our room?"

"Could you come here for a minute?" Ichigo asks.

"The bathroom?" you reply, somewhat confused by the request. "What do you need me for in there?"

"Just come here," Ichigo's tone falls to that of a playful whine.

You sigh, leaving your belt half undone and walk into the adjoining room.

Taking the master bedroom had its perks, and one just so happened to be the spacious bathroom that accompanied it. There was a large closet that Ichigo had moved her clothing into, leaving you the dresser.

The bathroom itself is roughly a hundred and fifty square feet. A very spacious room. A large marble vanity with not one but two sinks stretches to cover the wall to the left of the door. A mirror reaches from the top of the vanity all the way to the ceiling, with a row of lights that makes the room incredibly bright. Across from the vanity is a shower, complete with sliding glass doors. Tucked into the corner beside it is a tub that rivals the shower in size, and is built into more of the white stone.

The first thing you notice after entering is that Ichigo is still in the tub. However, she is concealed by a thick wall of soapy bubbles.

"Bubble bath," you chuckle. "What are you, a little kid?"

"No!" Ichigo defends herself as her face flushes with color. "I just like them, okay?"

"Yeah, sure, whatever," you continue to smile. "What did you need me for?"

Ichigo sinks into the bath, until only the parts of Ichigo above her nose are visible. She mumbles something as the surface bubbles.

You glare at the blue-haired girl. "I can't hear you when you do that."

She surfaces just enough that you can hear the beginning of her sentence before she disappears again. "I said, I want yo–"

"You want me to... what?" you ask.

"I want you to wash my back," she blurts. "O-Oh," you recoil in shock. "You do realize I'm still dressed right?" "Half-dressed," she corrects you. "Fine, half-dressed," you repeat. "...Then take it off," Ichigo whispers.

A groan escapes your lips. "You aren't going to be happy until I do, are you?" "Nope!" she chirps happily. "Come in, the water's nice and warm. It'll be good for relieving the tension in your shoulder."