The sun's rays filtered through the window as she gently awakened, feeling her boyfriend move to pull the curtains open more than just a crack.
"Mmm," she moaned, too comfortable to move.
"Hello sleepyhead." He chuckled, his hand rubbing circles on her scalp. "Slept well?"
"Really well." She smiled at him. It was always a good night when she was sleeping next to him. For someone who had always had sleep difficulties, this was like heaven to her.
Kibum moved to get up and she groaned at the loss of his body heat, eventually pulling herself up. She watched him stretch a little, and then he headed towards the bathroom. Before getting there though he suddenly stopped, and turned back to her.
"Wanna shower together?"
It was a simple question, but it set off a chain reaction in her mind. Of course she'd seen him naked before, they were intimate after all - but not like this.
"Only if you want to." He shrugged, heading into the bathroom. She appreciated him keeping things lighthearted: he'd told her from the beginning that he'd go at her pace, and he'd never once strayed from that.
Rising from the bed, she walked over to the bathroom and opened the door. Kibum had his back to her, having stripped his t-shirt off, and was just about to remove his pajama bottoms.
"I want to. Shower with you, that is."
He turned to face her, a smile tugging at his lips.
"Okay then. Join me when you want."
He finished undressing and stepped into the shower, adjusting the temperature to what he wanted. She watched him do this, still in her own head a bit, but eventually he heard the sound of her clothing hitting the ground and she got in behind him.
This is Kibum, she thought. It's alright.
At first she just hugged him from behind, feeling the satisfied sigh he let out. Then he started lathering up a little, and she helped spread the soap on his back. It was different touching him like this, more tender somehow. She kind of liked it, and wondered how he'd help her shower.
When he was all lathered up, he turned to face her, beginning to gently lather her up too. She was shy at first, looking down a little, but she soon found herself gazing at him as he soaped her chest, stomach and thighs. He was thorough and didn't miss a single area, his gentle touch conveying his love without any words being uttered. Kibum excelled at this kind of love: making you feel loved without words, without question.
She turned around for him to soap her back, and he planted a gentle kiss on her neck, one that said I'm here. Hugging her for a couple of moments, he eventually separated and stepped back so she could access the shower stream. She went to try wash him off first, but he shook his head and moved the shower head so the water would run over her perfectly, his big hands helping to chase the bubbles away. She felt perfectly clean and satisfied, and now it was her to turn to make him feel that way.
Reaching up to adjust the shower head, she chased the bubbles off of his smooth body, feeling the awe she felt the first time she'd seen him naked come back. He was truly beautiful, and she never tired of telling him that.
Key soaped his hair up vigorously and crouched a little so she could help him. She made sure to massage his scalp as she scrubbed, helping him keep the soap away from his eyes. He applied some conditioner and rinsed it out with her help, and just like that, it was over.
Their first shower together.
"Let me," said Kibum, the first words exchanged since they'd entered the shower, as he stepped out and retrieved a towel, holding it up so he could wrap her in it. He made sure to bundle her up, placing a kiss on her nose, before grabbing one himself. They both dried off in a comfortable silence, and then sat on the bed, content.
"How was it?" he said, a smile in his voice.
"Great. I wish all my showers were like that."
"There can be many more." He gazed at her adoringly. "Whenever you want to."
"I might take you up on that." She smiled, resting her head on his shoulder. "Hey, wanna pick out clothes for each other?"
"Sure, go ahead."
He smiled as she sprang up, excited to choose an outfit for him. She was so cute, and he was glad she felt comfortable enough to share such an important moment with him at this stage of their relationship.
