Fuwa's heart skipped a beat at Raven's words, her cheeks flaring a deeper shade of red "I-I mean… it's just a bath, right?" she echoed, her voice wavering slightly "But, um… together?"
"Why not? I promise I won't bite" Raven teased, her tone playful as she leaned back against the wall, arms crossed with a confident smirk "Unless you ask nicely"
Fuwa's mind raced as she tried to process the implications of Raven's words. The idea of sharing a bath with Raven made her pulse quicken, and she couldn't help but picture the two of them in the tub, the warm water surrounding them, their bodies close, naked…
"Wait! Pause! Wait one moment!" She said panicking "
Raven raised an eyebrow, her playful smirk never wavering as she leaned in closer "What's wrong, Fuwa? Getting cold feet?" She laughed, this was exactly what she was expecting, she went back to being the coward Fuwa she knew "Just bath first princess, don't go around making offers you can't uphold"
Raven closed her eyes as she crossed her arms, she was feeling superior to Fuwa right now, as she had proved she was still a checky girl, but she got her for a moment, now she just had to go back to the room, and plan for their next movement, she had to convince her to get away from here and forget about the dungeon.
"Okay!" Fuwa said making up her mind as she began to undress.
"Eh?" Said Raven again.
"I said okay! Whatever is just a bath!" Fuwa was so nervous she couldn't even unlock her belts "This thing...!" She said fighting against her clothes.
Now the one panicking was Raven, she was used to taking baths outdoors, and even if there were more people around she didn't care at all, but it was different, it was her. She just stood there seeing as her companion undressed.
"Uwaaaaaa..." Said Raven with her mouth hanging open.
Fuwa turned to Raven, startled by her exclamation "What? Why are you staring?" she squeaked, her heart racing as she struggled to maintain her composure. She finally freed herself from her belts and let her clothes slip to the floor, then she put the hand in the water trying to see if it was ready instead of focusing on the weight of Raven's gaze.
Raven shook her head, blinking as if trying to regain her senses "I... uh, I didn't mean to… I just wasn't expecting you to actually go through with it!"
"Hey, it's not fair I'm the only one getting naked!" She said complaining pointing at Raven with an accusatory look on her face.
With an exaggerated sigh, Raven began undoing her own clothes, her movements much more deliberate and slower than Fuwa's frantic efforts earlier. Fuwa tried not to stare, but it was impossible not to notice Raven's figure as her denim shorts hit the floor and she peeled off her top, revealing the smooth lines of her body.
Fuwa swallowed hard, her heart racing as Raven's cat ears twitched playfully. Raven noticed the stare and grinned, clearly enjoying Fuwa's flustered reaction "Enjoying the view?" she teased.
"No!?" Fuwa defended herself "Yes? Maybe" Then she admitted crossing her arms and looking back at Raven.
For a moment both of the girls were just staring at each other awkwardly, Fuwa didn't have any experience and didn't know what to do, and Raven had the experience but was unsure of how to proceed. But what neither of them could deny, was the inferno between their legs.
The tension between them was palpable, lingering in the air as both Fuwa and Raven stood there, now vulnerable in a way neither of them had been before. The silence stretched on, broken only by the soft slosh of water in the tub as Fuwa shifted, clearly trying to figure out what to do next.
Fuwa once again crossed her arms tightly over her chest, more for comfort than modesty, her eyes darting nervously between Raven and the warm bath waiting for them. She bit her lip, unsure how to respond to the intense mix of emotions swirling inside her. The heat from the water wasn't the only thing making her skin flush.
Raven, for once, found herself speechless. She had been the one teasing, confident in her bravado, but now that things were real, now that Fuwa was standing there, her slender frame outlined by the soft light of the room, Raven's heart raced just as fast. Her teasing smirk faltered as she realized that this wasn't like their usual banter. This was different.
"I... uh..." Raven started, rubbing the back of her neck awkwardly. She wasn't sure what to say either. Sure, she had teased Fuwa before and loved getting reactions out of her...but this was new territory. They weren't just playing around anymore "You look... amazing" She said with an honest smile.
"Hey silly let's get into the bath" Finally said Fuwa, but Raven's words had sorted effect, she had a genuine smile on her face.
As both girls entered the warm hot tub, the salts were added and a nice aroma flooded the place. For a while, neither of them spoke. The silence between them wasn't uncomfortable, but it was charged with the unspoken feelings they both carried. Fuwa stole a glance at Raven, her gaze tracing the soft curve of her collarbone, the way her wet hair clung to her neck. It was impossible to deny the way her body reacted to Raven's proximity, the warmth between her legs mirroring the heat of the bath.
Raven turned her head slightly, catching Fuwa's gaze before the other girl could look away. A slow, teasing grin spread across her face "Caught you staring again" she said, though there was a tenderness in her voice now, not just playful teasing.
"I wasn't..." Fuwa started to protest, but her voice faltered under the weight of Raven's knowing look. She sighed, cheeks flushing pink "Okay, maybe I was. But you... you keep looking at me too" she added quickly, her voice quieter.
"Of course I am" Said Raven finally not beating around the bush anymore "After all, you are the girl that has been stealing my heart lately"
Fuwa smiled, she moved closer to Raven, and timidly this time she reached for her hand. Her heart was beating in her chest with fury, and she reunited all her courage, for a moment she paused thinking about her family, they would surely hate her, but she is her own person and made her own choices.
"I want us to try..." Said Fuwa looking at Raven "I want us to be a couple Raven" She clarified her intention, not caring anymore about her fears and finally having an answer.
Since she met the cat girl she had so much fun, she liked the sassy and mischievous cat, she admired her strength and even if she didn't share many of her ideals, she for sure was there to support her, and of course, was sexually aroused by her. Raven, on the other hand, was very surprised, she wasn't expecting this.
"I thought we were going to take this easy..." She said lowering her gaze, which was worse since both of them were naked.
"Yeah, but I just can't help it" Said Fuwa smiling "Is that a no?" She asked pouting.
Raven had never had a serious relationship, for her, all her experiences counted as one-night stands... she had serious trouble trusting people, but Fuwa was special, she was there in her mind all the time.
"I like you too Fuwa... I must admit I'm afraid, afraid of failing you..." Raven said "Of betraying your trust, of not being good enough, but damn it yes I want" She said looking at her directly in the eyes.
Then Fuwa's naked frame jumped on top of Raven, kissing her, not tenderly as earlier, but with more passion, there was fire inside of her... In the beginning Raven was surprised, but she wouldn't reject her, and less after accepting her feelings. Their bodies pressed against each other, and both of them could feel their hardened nipples pressing against each other. After they broke the kiss, a small strand of saliva still united them.
Raven gave a small chuckle, trying to ease the intensity of the moment "Well, since you're making things official and all..." she said, her playful tone returning "Does this mean I get special privileges now?" She winked, her usual teasing grin making a reappearance, though this time it was laced with genuine affection.
Fuwa laughed, her face still flushed, but she didn't back down "Depends on how you behave, kitty" she teased back, feeling more confident now that they had laid everything bare between them. She reached up and gently stroked one of Raven's cat ears, enjoying the way Raven's eyes fluttered in response "But... I think you've earned a few privileges already"
Raven smirked she grabbed Fuwa by the waist and hugged her, staying there for a moment... she wished, that moments like this would be eternal, and her affection towards Fuwa grew immensely. She looked at her, directly to the eyes and then she saw it.
"What?" Asked Fuwa with a smile.
"Nothing" Said Raven, but her eyes told another story.
She had finally found a treasure that she didn't want to lose under any circumstance.