The College of Winterhold was a comforting place for Akiseta. It was one of the few places she could be without worrying about what people thought of her or expected of her.

After a brief talk with Kraldar about the current situation, and getting his whole-hearted support, she and Serana stopped in at the college for a bath and more comfortable rest.

Akiseta filled the tub with water, and lit the flame under it. After letting the water warm up, she slipped out of her clothes and got in the water, letting out a sigh as the water warmed her scales.

Serana joined her, wincing just the slightest as she slid down. She had bathed in warm water many times the past year, but it always took her a minute to adjust to it.

The vampire looked at Akiseta's upper arms. "What happened?"

Though her upper arms weren't scarred, the flesh was exposed after what Akiseta had done to herself, and the scales wouldn't grow back for some time.

Akiseta turned her head away, embarrassed to admit what happened.

"Oh, Aki... I'm so sorry."

"I am to, iluukai."

They remained silent as they finished their bath. Akiseta pulled on a robe, while Serana got dressed. Akiseta went to the bed and pulled her moisturizer from her bag. She began to open it, but Serana took the jar.

"Let me." The vampire purred.

Akiseta felt a small shiver run through her body, and she nodded.

Serana gently applied the moisturizer to her face and neck first, teasing her finger along her neck, and then moved to her arms. She did her back and shoulders next, teasing a finger along he spiine, and making Akiseta shiver again.

She did the Argoniand tail again, being as slow and gentle as she could, especially the underside. The feel of the moisturizer, the cold from Serana's hands, and the vampire's teasing movements were driving Akiseta crazy.

Serana did her legs last. After finishing with the scales, she gentle ran her fingers up the fleshy part of Akiseta's thighs, making the Argonian gasp.

Akiseta felt Serana's chest press against her back, and felt cold lips on her neck. She tilted her head, whimpering slightly as cold fingers ran up her stomach to her chest.

"Please." Akiseta whispered.

Serana gently bit her neck, making Akiseta whimper again. She kept one hand on Akiseta's chest, and slid the other one back down, drawing her name from the Argonian's mouth in a gasp.

A/N: Sorry this one is so short. The next one will be longer.