Bathwater Confessions part 1
As water poured into the tub, steam coiled in the air and the hum of the faucet filled the bathroom. The soft, bare skin behind my pink t-shirt was visible as it lay above the curve of my belly. Although it was intentionally brief, the full ramifications of that decision now made my cheeks flush. As I anxiously adjusted the hem, I noticed my image in the mirror. Though it was unable to conceal the blush that was spreading across my cheeks or the growing warmth in my light gray eyes, my rose-gold mask gleamed softly, its long horns lending an air of mystery.
The day had taken an unexpected turn as my washing machine had broken down, and my body was too fatigued to go to a laundromat. The solution? Washing the what little clothing I had on. Right here, in the bathtub. The thought had previously seemed amusing but it felt more... charged now that one of my biggest fans was just a few feet away.
When I explained my situation, Fanboy, that's what I called him in my mind, had jumped at the chance to help me out. His warm smile made the tiny bathroom seem even more cramped as he stood close to the tub, casual but attentive.
"Are you certain about this?" he inquired in a light-hearted but teasing tone.
I looked down at the soapy water and nodded. My voice was barely audible as I whispered, "I... I'd appreciate it." I sank onto my knees, sitting sideways in the water to maintain my balance while my hands fumbled with the tub's edge.
Fanboy rolled up his sleeves and reached for the soap while kneeling next to the tub. His closeness made my heart race, and I instinctly looked away. He started to scrub gently as his hands dipped into the water and I felt the first sensation of the warm foam against my arm and fingers.
When I explained my situation, Fanboy, that's what I called him in my mind, had jumped at the chance to help me out. His warm smile made the tiny bathroom seem even more cramped as he stood close to the tub, casual but attentive.
"Are you certain about this?" he inquired in a light-hearted but teasing tone.
I looked down at the soapy water and nodded. My voice was barely audible as I whispered, "I... I'd appreciate it." I sank onto my knees, sitting sideways in the water to maintain my balance while my hands fumbled with the tub's edge.
Fanboy rolled up his sleeves and reached for the soap while kneeling next to the tub. His closeness made my heart race, and I instinctly looked away. He started to scrub gently as his hands dipped into the water and I felt the first sensation of the warm foam against my arm and fingers.
I nodded as the voice failed to emerge. As he adjusted his position, his warmth seeped into my back, creating an overwhelming sense of intimacy. Once more, his hands found my shoulders and worked slowly and deliberately to apply the soap.
"Let me know if I'm going too far," he whispered close to my ear. I felt relieved he couldn't see my face, as the warmth of his breath on my cheeks and ear caused my face to flush once more.
In spite of my racing heart, I was able to mumble, barely audible, "You're fine." His hands moved down my back with firm but careful pressure, and I couldn't help but shiver as his fingers touched the exposed skin just above the waistband of my panties.
With gentle hands on my waist, he led me to sit fully on his lap and said,
"Come here." As I settled into his lap and slowly pressed my back against his chest, the movement added a new level of intimacy. His hands returned to doing what they did and he spread the warm foam towards my stomach.
"Would it be okay to lift your shirt?" he asked in a level voice, now with a quiet tension that mirrored my own. I swallowed hard, and after a moment that felt like an eternity, I finally managed to nod. Slowly, I gathered the hem of my t-shirt and rolled it up to reveal more of my skin.
His hands went back to work, rubbing the soap over my stomach once more. Without going any further, his fingers teased the edges of my ribs in slow, purposeful circles. I gasped as his hands hovered just below my chest's curve, their closeness both exhilarating and frustrating. I heard him let out a small laugh. I bit my lip as I was torn between embarrassment and the painful urge to ask him to continue.
"Relax," he whispered gently into my ear. He lowered his hands and ran them down my thighs and over my hips. He stopped, stroking the delicate area just inside my knees with his thumbs. "Lean back a little more... I need to reach."
With my back against his chest, I complied as his hands moved up my legs. As his fingers touched the inside of my thighs, I let out a soft gasp and felt his quick breath against me. With his voice low and his breath catching against my neck, he asked, "Should I continue?"
"Yes," I muttered, my voice shaken as I spoke.
He lifted his fingers and briefly touched the edge of my underwear before pulling away. The pain of unresolved desire was too great, and I moved a little, causing a faint sound from him that made me jump.
"Do you... want me to wash under here?" he said with his hands still on my hips.
I froze, unable to speak, but my slow nod to him was sufficient. As he worked the lather into my skin, his fingers moved beneath the cloth with a firm but cautious touch. Every movement sent waves of sensation through my body, causing it to vibrate. I firmly bit my lip in an attempt to stifle the faint groans that threatened to come out.
"What about here?" he asked softly, his hands pausing.
"Yes," I said, moving forward a little as my feelings of embarrassment blended with a more intense ache. He lowered his hands and then stopped.
"Sit up for me, I can't reach," he muttered softly. I paused, then slowly raised my hips and went onto all fours, pressing my knees against the tub's slippery porcelain. My cheeks burned as I realized the position I was in. "Don't look," I gasped, my head drooping low and my hair falling around my face.
He laughed softly. "I'll concentrate on the task," he assured me as his hands glided over my lower back, gently and purposefully spreading the soap. His touch was considerate but unbearably intimate, focusing on the curve of my hips and the bare skin just above my panties.
As I strained to comprehend the feelings rushing through me, I clenched my thighs together and again felt my heart pounding. This was uncharted territory, both thrilling and terrifying. Every movement was thoughtful, every touch a silent question, and the atmosphere was thick with tension. How did I allow it to get this far? How had I even dared letting him in?
The combining smells of soap and wet skin made the air in the bathroom feel heavy and thick. I was shaking, the tension between us nearly too much to bear. I felt his hands linger on the bend of my hips while I was still on all fours, his touch cautious but purposeful.
"Can I keep going?" he asked in a low, quiet voice full of intensity. I got an electric chill from the warmth of his breath against the back of my neck as I felt him leaning over me.
I nodded, my voice totally failing me. With each motion of his hands, a fire blazed through me, igniting every nerve in my body.
With a slight shift, he placed his hands on my lower back, grazing the skin just above my panties' waistband. His touch was maddeningly gentle, teasing and excruciatingly soft. He lowered himself slowly, his hands halting at the edges of my panties.