The warmth of his lips against mine sends a shiver down my spine, making me feel even more at ease in his presence. "Yes," I breathe out, looping an arm around his shoulders and pressing closer to him in the water. "I think that sounds perfect."

We stay like that for a while longer, just enjoying the closeness and the quiet comfort of the bathroom. Eventually, though, my eyelids begin to grow heavy, and I know I won't be able to hold them open much longer. "

As he carries me bridal-style from the bathroom to our bedroom, I can't help but feel a tiny thrill of excitement running through me at the thought of spending the night wrapped up in his arms. The softness of the sheets against my skin feels heavenly after our time in the hot tub, and as he lays me down on the bed, I let out a contented sigh.

"Thanks," I mumble sleepily, already starting to feel the pull of exhaustion tugging at me. "That was...