By the time we walked into the bathroom my heart rate was elevated and I was feeling a little jittery as my hands started to shake. I don't know why I was so nervous but I was. He's seen me naked before, he's seen every part of me. Why was I freaking out? Ranger noticed. Of course he did, this is Ranger.
"I'm going to go change and I'll be right back Babe. Just take a minute and breathe ok? I know I said I was an opportunist, but I wont take advantage of you. I'm just going to help you. I promise." He kissed my hand before he dropped it and walked away.
Now I feel like shit. He thought I was expecting him to take advantage of the situation to get me in bed. That's not why I'm nervous. I know Ranger and I trust him with my life. I would never think he would push me or force himself on me. I think I am just embarrassed right now. I was going to be very naked in front of Ranger while he was focused on me and my body. It's not the same as when you're in the middle of sex and the lights are out. Not to mention the sticky stuff that I still had on me from the Chinese food. I was feeling very unattractive at the moment and I think that's why I was anxious.
Ok Steph, take a deep breath and calm down. This is Ranger and he wants to help you. You get to see him and touch him and talk to him-all of which you haven't been able to do for months. Focus on that and don't worry about how you look. He's definitely not thinking sexual thoughts while you're covered in soy sauce and other food any way so it shouldn't matter if you're feeling unattractive at the moment. You can knock his socks off another day with that new dress you bought while he was in the wind.
Ranger walked back into the bathroom just as I was finishing up my little silent pep talk. It was silent that time. I was positive since I was watching my mouth to make sure it didn't move. He was wearing sweat pants just like the ones I had on. That's all. I know he goes commando and he was definitely shirtless and barefoot. Yum.
He walked over and started the water in the tub. Then he came over to the sink and picked up the wash cloth Ella had set out for me. He got it wet and turned to face me leaning back against the counter and reaching for my injured right arm. He started at my hand and worked very gently up to where my burn was on my forearm before he moved up past the injury to wash my upper arm as well. He turned around and added the hand soap to the wash cloth and repeated the procedure making sure to stay away from the angry red skin and blisters. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the attention. He repeated it again rinsing off the soap.
"I need you to take your shirt off Babe." He said when he had finished. "I want to wash part of your right side to make sure the burn stays as far from the water as possible."
I nodded my head and took a deep breath. This is Ranger, its fine. I lifted the shirt over my head and flinched when the fabric grazed my burn. This was going to be a pain in the ass until it healed. I made eye contact with Ranger and I saw his eyes darken. A shiver ran down my spine that had very little to do with the air temperature. He was looking at my eyes but my being topless was still affecting him. That made me a little more comfortable. Now we're even. He walked around me and shut off the tub. He returned and washed my shoulder and down my right side giving every inch of my skin the same intense attention. My eyes fluttered closed as his hand traveled along the side of my breast and my breathing caught in my chest. Ranger froze and I heard him take a deep breath before he continued. Every time he passed that sensitive spot I had to hold back a moan.
He set the cloth down next to the tub and reached for the waistband of the sweats I was wearing. I closed my eyes to keep my breathing even. I didn't want him to think I was nervous. Ok, so I was a little nervous but mostly I was trying to suppress my crazy Hungarian hormones.
"Let's wrap that burn just in case. I don't want any water or soap to get on it." He said with his voice betraying where his mind really was. He wrapped a hand towel loosely around my arm before helping me settle into the tub.
"I'll give you a minute. Wash what you can with your left hand and I'll help with the rest. Just keep your right arm on the edge of the tub and try not to get it wet."
He walked out of the room and I think I heard him groan. I was currently having very impure thoughts of Cuban Sex god induced orgasms. I could take care of that while I was in the tub, but I'm not sure I'd survive if Ranger walked in to find me enjoying his bath tub that much. Plus I'm right handed. Well, I'll just have to control myself for a while longer and then… well, I don't know what then. I can't think about then. All I can think about is how he looks walking around in those sweats and the dark look in his eyes when he stares at my body. Shit.
Ranger came back to the bathroom door and peaked around the corner. I hadn't done much washing but my lower half at least felt cleaner from being in the soapy water.
"Ready for me Babe?" he asked. I felt the blush start at my chest and move up my face so I looked away and just nodded. When I glanced back at him as he made his way over to the tub, his lips were turned up in an almost smile.
Ranger's hands were good at everything. He caressed my skin and rubbed my sore back muscles. He massaged my neck and scrubbed my hairline where the fried rice was still stuck. He was very attentive and very slow. My control was slipping fast so I tried to keep my eyes closed for the most part. Things continued this way throughout the bath. I struggled not to be self conscious and to keep from jumping Ranger. Every time I met his gaze, his eyes had grown darker. I think he was struggling too. When he washed my hair, I couldn't help the moans that escaped. I was controlling them as best I could and it would have been worse had I not held back. There was still quite a bit of noise. I heard him growl next to me and I felt goose bumps on my skin. I shivered again. The air felt cold compared to the heat that was spreading through my body.
"I'm sorry Babe, you're cold. Let's get you out of there." He said. I wasn't sure if I should correct him.
He rinsed my hair before offering me his hand to help me stand up. I turned towards him and the movement in his sweats caught my eye. His erection was clearly visible through his sweat pants and he was apparently appreciating the full frontal view he was getting as I got out of the tub. I stepped on the floor and almost fell on the slippery tile. Ranger caught me of course which left me leaning into his chest with his length pressed against my stomach. I looked up at his eyes which were now smoldering black. My hand moved from his shoulder down to his chest before he took both my hands in his and took a step back.
"Sorry Babe. I can only take so much." He had a wicked grin on his face but his eyes looked disappointed. "Why don't you go get some clothes on before you get too cold. I'm going to take a quick shower and I'll be out in a minute."
I wanted him. I had missed him. He was waiting for me to make a move. I suck at making the first move! I'm better when I have someone else's lead to follow. I'm sure Ranger would say it was a way to avoid making decisions but I think it was just me feeling shy. I didn't move as I considered the gorgeous mocha latte man standing bare chested in front of me. He sighed and dropped my hands before turning around. He turned back towards me and wrapped a towel around me tucking the end into my cleavage and letting the back of his fingers graze my breast. My breath caught in my chest again and I leaned into him. I kissed him with all the pent up frustration I had been feeling all those months he was gone and he kissed me back with just as much force. I moaned into his mouth and stepped closer until I was pressed up against him again chest to chest. He wrapped his arms around me, one hand on my upper back playing with the water that dripped from my hair while the other moved down to grab my ass through the towel.
I raised my arms to slide my fingers through his hair and pull him down closer to me when my arm grazed his skin. I pulled back and hissed biting my lower lip to keep from screaming. I couldn't stop the tears though.
"Shit Babe, what happened?" He said as he started looking at my arm.
"I don't know it just really hurt." I was trying to keep my voice even while slowing the tears.
"Babe, I've got to go call Bobby. One of your blisters tore open and we need to make sure it doesn't get infected. You go get comfortable and I'll go call him up ok?"
"I'm sorry Ranger."
"Don't apologize. I told you I wanted to be here to take care of you. We have lots of time for other things when you're feeling better and I can think of a few things that don't require you to use your arms at all." He flashed me his wolf grin before he left the bathroom in search of his cell phone.
I guess I can live with that. And my mind started to wander to all the things that Ranger wanted to do to me. Yum.