The red tartan towel fell to the floor as Albus similarly discarded of his attire.
In a swift, fluid movement, Albus pressed Minerva's body to his, feeling her heartbeat speed up until it could have been that of a frightened sparrow. Her head came up like a drowning swimmer rising desperately for air and her arms went instinctively around Albus' neck. When they finally parted for air, Minerva smiled at Albus in a remarkably cat-like way.
"Albus, it was really not funny to keep all my towels in your possession. Especially since you know how fond I am of my red tartan…and look where it is now. You could have at least left that one in the room! Did you think it would be amusing for you to see me undignified and severely lacking in dress?"
"Exquisitely amusing, Professor McGonagall…and rather convenient for me, too."
Albus softly kissed her chest, feeling her heart race and skin heat under his administrations. Minerva clenched her fists against his strong, unyielding chest. Albus looked up with his blue eyes twinkling.
"You see, my dear, I just wasn't sure if you had changed your password since the last time I visited."
"You're insufferable, you old…rascal." Minerva had begun indignantly, but her heart had melted at the sight of his smile. And her last word was spoken as endearingly as if it had been "darling."
Albus stroked her face, now back to the porcelain sheen he adored, and teased,
"Aren't you going to ask me? Or…should I courteously ask myself? Password…chocolate kisses."
Albus spoke the last two words into Minerva's throat, obligingly placing a lingering kiss at the base of her sternum.
"You look delicious, and good enough…to eat. And even better than lemon drops, though your temperament at the present could do with a little more sweetening. Did I mention how much I love you?"
"ALBUS! Don't you dare…!
"Tell me that I work my Deputy too hard. But you love me nonetheless, don't you?"
"Yes." Minerva said stiffly.
Albus gave a rumbling chuckle.
"Your wit is very becoming of you. You're adorable."
"So adore me. I can bear it."
Albus placed light kisses down her body.
"Now were you saying something about a bath?