Disclaimer: I don't own Tenchi AIC and Pioneer do

Warning: Lemony scent in this chapter, if you dislike what I like to call tasteful smut please go elsewhere.

Day in the Shower

Sweat poured down her body as she fought for her life. A healthy sheen covered her tanned skin as muscles played beneath that taught covering. Blow by blow she tried to work herself back into an offensive stance where she was more comfortable. Her opponent wasn't about to let her have that opportunity. She barely blocked another blow as he came on tirelessly. With smooth, efficient movements he kept her off balance and scrambling. She was used to having room to fight with and her opponent knew it.

He had fought her into this rocky cove purposefully to take away her comfort zone. Less than a meter separated them, but he had been taught to fight in such close quarters. She managed to block another one of his relentless attacks and step to side and escape his carefully laid trap. He would have none of it. Pivoting on his heel he drove his elbow into her sternum as she stepped forward into the blow adding to it's force. It would only take her a second to recover from the hit, it was a second she didn't have. A quick two handed cut took her sword from her hand. Powerful fingers gripped her left shoulder forcing her down into the warm soft sand. His other hand held his sword poised for the finally blow.

"Ok, Tenchi enough, you win," Ryoko huffed frowning and turning her angry glare away from his sparkling eyes.

"Come on Ryoko don't be mad," he said dropping his wooden boken to the sand and offering her his hand. Finally she took his hand and allowed him to pull her to her feet. Still wanting to wipe that grin off his face Ryoko set about shaking the sand out of her hair. With a look of disgust she looked over her shoulder to see the amount of sand stuck to her back. Next time they spared she wouldn't wear a bikini. Brushing sand from her backside she happened to catch of glimpse of Tenchi's slack jawed stare.

"What!" she demanded fists clenched at her sides, fangs showing.

"N,n,nothing Ryoko," he stammered looking down her body once before turning away to collect their practice gear.

"Uggg, I've got sand everywhere," Ryoko fumed in frustration, she heard Tenchi gulp behind her.

"Why don't we head back to the hotel," Tenchi said shakily, "Sasami will be worried that we missed lunch."

"Fine by me," Ryoko agreed brushing more sand away from her newly tanned thigh, "I need a shower now anyways."

Side by side the pair headed down the beach back towards the small hotel the family was staying at for the week. This trip had been a nice break in routine for everyone, even if Tenchi still was under orders to train daily. It was for this reason that Ryoko had been recruited to be Tenchi's sparing partner. She had to admit he was getting a whole lot better. For the past two days he had practically owned her during their matches. She watched the fine lines of his muscles under that tan skin of his as they walked. Both were dressed in beach gear, which meant trunks for him and a two piece suit for her. It wasn't the best clothing for fighting, but out here in the hot sun they both felt more comfortable.

White sand gave way to the patio of the hotel as the two climbed the short set of steps into the hotel lobby. Sasami and Washu were there to great them as Ryoko and Tenchi came in out of the hot sun. Sasami wore a bright smile along with a flower printed blue one piece, while Washu appraised the pair coolly from behind oversized sun glasses that went well with the electric yellow suit she wore. Both had beach towels and sun tan lotion in hand.

"Tenchi," Sasami cried out running up to him enthusiastically, "Do you want to come down to the beach with Washu and me?"

"I don't know Sasami," Tenchi began slowly, "I just got back from sparring, and I'm a little tired."

"Please Tenchi," the pink eyed princess whined, pulling on his hand.

"Do you want go Ryoko," Tenchi asked his companion looking for a way out.

"I really need a shower Tenchi," Ryoko huffed, then a vengeful idea popped into her head, "But you can go if you really want to," she finished blithely.

"Yea, Tenchi's coming with us Washu," Sasami beamed as she began pulling Tenchi towards the beech.

"B,but," Tenchi flailed helplessly as Sasami dragged him along.

"See you latter little Ryoko," Washu said pushing up her shades on her nose before turning to follow the little princess and her captive.

Serves him right, Ryoko though nastily heading for the elevator, He'll think twice now about leaving me with sand in my crack. Stepping into the elevator Ryoko waited for the doors to close before floating through the roof and flying up the shaft, pretending to be human on vacation only went so far. Phasing into her room Ryoko went straight to the small bathroom and turned the shower on. Absently she floated across her single room and looked out the window towards the ocean while waiting for the water to get hot. She thought she might have seen Tenchi before drawing the heavy drapes and plunging her room into blessed darkness.

Wisps of steam began to waft out of the bathroom door telling her the shower was hot. With a contented sigh Ryoko stripped off the offending, sand filled, bathing suit and threw it to the floor. Tile cool beneath her feet Ryoko stretched her arms towards the roof before stepping under the hot spray of water. A glance in the mirror showed her magnificent tanned body, although something was going to have to be done about those tan lines. Too bad it wasn't a nude beech. Ryoko grinned evilly thinking about the potential of having her Tenchi stripped and swimming with her in the surf. Even better would be the scandalous look on the face of princess prude should she find them like that.

With that happy thought Ryoko submitted to deluge of warm water. Instantly her sore muscles began to relax as Ryoko hunched her shoulders and bowed her head letting the near scalding water run down her back. After a few long moments of this pleasure Ryoko threw her spiky mane back and moaned as the pulsating drops massaged her face and then trailed down her body in rivets. She spent a few minutes just letting the warm water play across her skin. Finally Ryoko got down to the business at hand and reached for her body sponge and bottle of body wash. Working the liquid soap into a lather Ryoko thought about how much cleaner she felt since having started using these products over a classic bar of soap. Maybe Ayeka isn't totally worthless after all, Ryoko shrugged as she began to wash.

"Need any help," came a lustful voice from just beyond the shower door. Still covered in a layer of lather Ryoko opened the glass door to reveal Tenchi wearing nothing more than a towel and a lopsided grin. A lascivious smile curved Ryoko's own lips as she beckoned her lover into the steaming water. Throwing away the towel Tenchi stepped into shower and instantly the room became even more steamy.

With lean, powerful arms her pressed her against the tiled wall as he kissed her hungrily. Ryoko returned the kiss in kind slipping her tongue into his waiting mouth. A sexual battle of will and tongues commenced until Ryoko forced out a growl and pushed him across the shower into the other wall beneath the showerhead. "Your mine," she said wickedly before stepping up to him and kissing him hard, proving her dominance. Bit by bit his kisses began trailing lower down to her neck where he found that perfect spot and began sucking strongly.

"Yes," Ryoko whispered into his ear shuddering in the sheer pleasure of it as she began to nibble lightly on his ear lobe, hearing his returning moan of ecstasy. Holding tightly to his muscular shoulders Ryoko pressed her body to his as they became one under that hot stream of water. The power of their love making was matched only by the intensity of their shared rapture. Ryoko cried out as the pressure between built waiting for that sweet release.

Ice cold water abruptly yanked Ryoko back into reality causing her to shriek in one part surprise and ten parts frustration. Immediately her hands darted to turn off that frigid spray. Muttering to herself about the inadequacies of the hotel plumbing Ryoko flung the shower door open almost shattering it. With an angry glare Ryoko set about toweling off and donning a warm, white bathrobe. As a few minutes passed Ryoko began to relax as she sat at the foot of the bed drying her hair with an extra towel. What a wonderful fantasy that had been. Someday Princess party pooper would be sent scurrying home and Ryoko would have Tenchi all to herself at last. With that happy thought Ryoko lay spread eagle on the bed and soon fell into a well deserved nap.

Out on the patio of the hotel, sitting under an umbrella trying to spare her porcelain too much sun, Ayeka sneezed.

"Tenchi why is your face all red," Sasami asked looking up at the blushing prince.

"I don't know Sasami," Tenchi admitted, "I just have the oddest feeling I did something wrong."

"Tenchi, are you being a naughty boy again," Sasami laughed splashing water at him. The little princess had the supreme pleasure of seeing Tenchi turn even redder and a trickle of blood slip from his left nostril. Laughing all the harder the little princess jumped onto his back and shoved his head beneath the waves. This was one of the best trips ever.

Authors Note,

I really think I'm pushing the PG-13 rating here but I'm loathe to set it at R because the first part is definitely within the realm of good taste. That being said Ryoko's fantasy is a bit more graphic than Ayeka's but considering her character I think it's fitting. Speaking of character I know Tenchi is a bit OOC at the beginning and way OOC during Ryoko's fantasy but again that plays into Ryoko not really understanding Tenchi. She loves him yes but she really doesn't know him, at least from my perspective, feel free to disagree but don't flame the story because of it. Anyways I'm done ranting, stroke my ego and leave a review if you like. Always makes my day so please keep 'em coming.