Chapter 7 Both's Own Minds

Nexus thought she was embarassed by his forward suggestion, and was trying to be polite. So he tried to persuade her;

"This is a well secluded area, we are way off the main road. You need not worry about having your privacy. Besides, the dust really did a number on you, I think you need this shower."

Crystal still did not look convinced. With that same tact stubborness, she tried to protest, but Nexus cut her off;

"If you don't shower now, the heat from the midday sun will leave you marinating in your own filth. Who knows if you will see running water in the forseeable future?"

He had a point, and she knew it.

Her shoulders slumped in defeat.

"You might be right there. I guess it might not be such a bad thing after all."

And thus, Crystal was coerced into taking her first bath in several days. Nexus did not think he would have to try to convince her this much.

But the hurdle had been crossed. So, Nexus nervously excused himself;

"I'll be going now. . ."

Crystal's face tautened in apprehension; "You're leaving me behind?!"

"No," he shifted on his feet nervously; "I just thought I should give you your space while you wash up. It's no biggie, I'll be just a few yards east of here."

She exhaled in relief and her composure returned; "Uhm, okay. I'd feel a lot safer if you didn't go too far though. I don't feel so safe out here in the open."

"Say no more. I understand." Nexus pointed up ahead; "I'll be over there, nobody will intrude. Not even myself."

She flashed a grateful smile; "Alright then. Thanks again, you're such a gentleman. . ."

Nexus did not know if he had imagined it, but he sensed a double meaning in those last four words. It seemed to be laced with subtle inviting undertones, and they tugged at his heart strings ever so warmly.

Before his thoughts could begin to run wild, before he could be tempted to say something wildly off color, Nexus nodded briskly, and turned his back and took off.

Quick as his legs could carry him, he hurriedly scampered away into the clearing ahead.

With every step he took, Crystal's words echoed again and again in his mind; 'you're such a gentleman. . .you're such a gentleman. . .you're such a gentleman. . .

It thumped in rythym with his pounding heart, it synchronized with his footsteps, encircling his big head like a thick fog. Was it simply in his head? He reflected in deep thought, or had there truly been a subtle note of invitation in there?

Nexus swallowed and felt the ball in his throat rise and fall; I guess I'll never know

Standing there, heart beating away like a war drum, pelvic muscles contracted, and sweat dribbling down his armpits, his internal turmoil conflict raged within him. On one hand, he was plagued with the vivid image of the divinely sculpted naked, untouched, showering beauty behind him.

It was a tormenting image, and a really tumultuous moment for him.

But on the other hand, he was not a pervert. And he especially did not want to be branded as one. Admittedly, his insides (as well as his breeches) were currently burning with a raging fire that was consuming him.

However, keeping his back turned, Nexus maintained his 'honor' and did not try to spy on the girl. True to his word, he did not sneak a peek. And he did not stop telling himself how much he deserved a medal for that.

Meanwhile, behind him, Crystal's right hand trailed to her shoulder, and found the strap that held her gown. Noiselessly, she held the only fabric that seperated her from absolute nakedness, and slid it off gracefully. Without any resistance, the threadbare gown dropped to the floor with a silent thud.

Stark naked, in the fullness of her natural self, and with her pink nipples standing erect in the midday breeze, Crystal stepped directly under the water gourd and pulled the rope. Automatically, the fresh, warm, sparkling, clear water fell on her body in gentle sprays, encompassing her in a halo of refreshingness.

As the gourd rained down water on her, Crystal reconnected with her femininity. It had been so long since she felt whole.

Hair soaked, and eyes closed, she let the invasive liquid pour all over her. Ever so slightly, she spread her legs apart, seperating her fleshy turkey-like thighs- allowing the water to flow southwards, completely undisturbed.

Drops of water trickled down to her unmentionables, like lava flowing down a mountain, causing her to tremble slightly.

From the very moment Crystal stepped under the water gourd, every single gesture she had made with her body had been intentional. Secretly hoping Nexus would be watching, Her succubus instincts had taken hold off her, and kept her deliciously intoxicating nakedness in full view of Nexus' gaze.

She made no attempt to hide her bare body.

Crystal did not just want Nexus to steal a glance, she wanted him to look. She wanted him to see her in all her feminine glory. She wanted him to burn with uncontrollable longing for her. She wanted the sight of her milky white skin, and her heavy perky breasts, burned into his memory.

She wanted him to soak it all in, and tug himself to her image when he pleasured himself as all men did.

Simultaneously, in the hallways of her mind, gripping pangs of guilt shadowed these wandering unholy thoughts like church bells. Despite the rushing water gushing all over her, Crystal still felt a little dirty. The sheer lewdness of her thoughts both surprised and shocked her. This was a stranger who had literally saved her life!!!

But that logic did not stop the encroaching sensual wave.

With the grace of a swan, Crystal sidestepped slightly, pivoting her waist, and angling her full blown buttocks out, before slowly unfolding her eye lids to look in Nexus' direction- hoping he was taking it all in.

Crystal's shame trippled when her eyes found him!

She could not believe it. Instead of his enflamed eyes, instead of the sight of his jaw dropped in wanton lust, Crystal was met with the unexpected sight of his stoic back, standing upright, and calmly.

Her insides curled like a kitten.

Crystal saw his rigid, upright stance, and knew at once that he had not as much as glanced in her direction. He had not been looking! Not even a little bit of a peek? Surely he must have at least stolen a glance???

For what seemed like a long stretched out moment, Crystal stood there, under the soft patronizing splatters of the rushing water, basking under the golden showers of the sun touched water. Her slender legs equidistant to each other, her back arched, and her luscious dark hair spread across her shoulders, she stood like a lioness, gazing at Nexus' through the veil of splattering water, wondering;

Just what kind of man is this? No one will believe me if I tell this story. . .

She was not far from the truth there.

This had never happened before. She was succubus. She was literally created to invoke lightning bolts of raw sexual energy in both men, and sometimes- women.

Unable to reconcile her emotions with the encompassing feeling of loss, she turned away from him.

And showered- just as she had originally intended to.

Just who are you Nexus, she whispered quietly, who are you?

She turned back again, hoping time had softened his resolve, praying she would catch him trying to take a glimpse.

Oh Nexus I won't be mad, I promise. . .I won't think less of you. . .

But Nexus stayed the same- as formiddable and as immovable as a mountain.

Disenchanted, she gave up, and resumed the task of washing clean her young, supple, enchanting body.

So, both parties remained in the dark. Completely oblivious of the internal drama unfolding behind them, they continued to marinate in their own theories, emotions, and conclusions.

Nexus really had not been joking at all when he had said the gourd could hold a shit ton of water.

After quite some time, Crystal stepped out from under the water gourd and tugged at the rope, cutting off the flow completely.

She then proceeded to take her seat on a nearby rock and sat down naked. basking in the sun like a well fed lizard, feeling completely rejuvenated, and grateful to be alive.