Bath Cuddles
#6 of SFW Short Stories
I honestly don't remember the prompt for the characters or story, but apparently it's lesbian so yeah lol
I lied in a tub of hot water with my lover, Fortune, pressing against my belly; surely, she was considerably more comfortable than I was, lying against the ceramic tub. My arms were wrapped around her belly, keeping her close, as I rested my head against her shoulder. Occasionally, I even gave her belly a slow, affectionate rub.
Fortune's days were filled with stress as a CEO of a local corporation that grew every year as a result of her success. That didn't mean she was all that rich, in an ironic twist, we lived in a middle-class apartment. Why wasn't too relevant, we didn't need super luxurious apartments to be happy.
In comparison to I, I just worked at a nearby super market as a manual laborer. It was a nine hour long job I had to do every day, stocking shelves mostly, getting home a few hours before Fortune did. That was enough time to prepare a solid evening together.
Overlooking the city of Everton, lights among monolithic towers and infinitely expanding streets kept the creeping night sky at bay. The sight was as beautiful as it was jaw dropping from its sheer size.
She stared off, entranced by the vast, well lit megalopolis, rarely blinking by the looks of it. They could have been lost in thought too, but it was hard to tell.
Fortune's neck, just above the water, swiveled suddenly. Her cheek moved to rest atop my own head, sighing nasally. It was a simple gesture, but one that put a smile on my lips. All those long, painful, boring hours at work pays off at the end of the day, just to have a quiet cuddle together.
We lied together for a while, waiting as the water gradually went from a hot to cool temperature. It wasn't too uncomfortable yet, what with Fortune pressed against my chest, but it was clear it got to her as she shifted to a different position to get more warmth. She lied against me on her side, curled up and resting her head against the crook of my neck now.
It was pretty cute, but clearly, it was time to finish off our bath.
I gave a good yank to a chain keeping the drain blocked, gradually emptying the tub. My arms moved to put Fortune in a bridle carrying position as I stood up, my lover almost weightless. Like on many nights, we didn't bother drying off, as we were too tired to do so, I mustered up enough energy to take her to our room. From there, I gently laid her down on the soft mattress and covers, then joined her.
Judging by the lack of movement and slowed breathing, she was already peacefully asleep; that didn't stop me from giving her nose a loving kiss. Fortune only stirred briefly, relaxing once more in my arms as I joined her under the warm, velvety blankets.
Like a light switch, the exhaustion of the day caught up with me, and I was out before I even knew it.