Chapter 2
"A family, huh?" Alex thought while enjoying the womanly scent of Lily. He closed his eyes, unsure of what to think of her—whether she was a kind woman who couldn't bear to see a pitiful person suffer or just someone foolish. But either way, since she had called him family, he was not rude enough to label her as stupid.
Gurgle...
The room, which had been silent as Lily hugged Alex tightly in her embrace, was suddenly filled with the sound of a stomach rumbling in protest.
Hearing that, Lily rubbed Alex's hair with a smile. "You must be hungry, right? The good thing is that I've already prepared food. But before that, let me help you wash up."
"Am I stinking?" Alex asked, smelling the shirt he was wearing while looking back at Lily, who was all smiles.
"No, of course not! You just smell like a man. But since you've been sleeping for two days straight, I think freshening up a little will help you gain some energy. What do you think?" Lily asked. The next moment, letting go of Alex completely, she explained further.
'So, I was sleeping like a log for the past two days. No wonder my back is aching a little,' Alex thought. At first, he felt that Lily's grip must be strong, but now it seemed that wasn't the case. Either way, he wasn't the type to shy away from taking a bath, especially when a beauty like Lily was offering. So he said, "Sure, I'll take a bath."
Clap!
Lily immediately clapped her hands with a smile and said, "Alright then, just give me a few minutes; I'll get the bath water ready." Without waiting another second, she rushed out of the room.
Alex looked around the room. Though it was cramped and seemed like only one person could sleep in it, it was beautifully decorated with a few vintage pieces of furniture and velvet drapes that had an old-world charm.
He took a deep breath and let it out, feeling the warmth of Lily's embrace lingering on him. "Just a few minutes, she said," Alex murmured to himself, wondering, "Is she really going to help me take a bath?" If that was going to happen, he didn't mind at all.
A few minutes passed in an instant as Alex's mind wandered elsewhere. Without him noticing, the door to the room opened, and in walked Lily with a white towel. "Are you ready, Alex?" she asked.
"Yeah, I think so," he replied.
"Alright, then follow me," she said, walking next to Alex and grabbing his hand to help him get up from the bed.
Alex grasped her hand, trying to get up, still feeling a little weak.
The moment his hand touched hers, Alex felt her soft skin melting into his, and his dragon stirred in his pants at the thought of what was about to unfold. He tried to shake off the sudden arousal, reminding himself to act natural as she led him to the small bathroom, which was surprisingly lit with a few candles.
"L-Lily, this is..." Alex stammered, noticing the steam rising from the water. She had warmed it for him, so he couldn't help but say, "You really didn't have to do this."
"What are you talking about? We're family now, and this is just a little something to make you feel at home," she said with a wink, her eyes gleaming with mischief. The steam from the hot water filled the room, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
"Alright, take off your clothes, and I'll help you into the tub," Lily instructed, her voice low and serious.
Though Alex didn't want to ask, he felt it necessary to clarify. "Are you really planning to help me take a bath?"
"Why?" Lily asked, looking confused. Then, suddenly getting a little closer to Alex, she asked, "Don't tell me you're feeling shy about getting naked in front of me?"
Alex couldn't help but feel his cheeks grow warm as he replied, "No, what's there to be shy about?" Gathering a little courage, he added, "Aren't we family now?" With that, Alex obeyed, his heart pounding in his chest as he stripped down.
Thankfully, his dragon had calmed down, but it was still standing at attention. As he had expected, Lily's gaze soon traveled over his body, taking in every inch of his current frail frame.
"You look so weak... no wonder you slept for two days," she murmured, her own breath hitching as she stepped closer to him, "But, worry not as from now on, i'll take care of you."
Alex, upon hearing that, couldn't help but feel warmth in his heart. Without any hesitation, he got into the bathtub. Although he felt curious about this woman's character at times, nobody had treated him the way she had in just this hour, so he couldn't help but feel certain emotions toward her.
"Alright, then can you grab me that sponge? Meanwhile, I'll take off my shirt, as I don't want it to get wet," Lily said, pointing to a sponge placed on the other side of the bathtub, while her other hand reached for one of the buttons of her shirt.
Alex, having decided to let things unfold naturally, chose not to say anything. He reached for the sponge, and after grabbing it, he turned his head toward Lily to hand it to her.
But what he saw next was a feast for his eyes. Lily had just unbuttoned her shirt, leaving only one button intact. Her soft, ample breasts bounced slightly as she pulled her shirt over her head, revealing her naked torso to him.
"Thank you," Lily said, ignoring Alex's strange gaze that lingered on her torso for a moment. She took the sponge from his hand and walked behind him to help cleanse his body.
The warm water had started to help Alex loosen up his muscles a bit. On the other hand, Lily, dipping the sponge in the warm water, glided it over his shoulder, making him lean into her touch, his eyes closing slightly.
"Your body feels so tense," Lily murmured, her voice almost a whisper. As her hand worked in gentle circles over his back, cleaning him, it allowed Alex to take a calm breath. However, the moment she shifted her attention to the front of Alex's frail body, he couldn't hide his physical reaction very well.
A/N : Throw some powerstones, and add it to the library