Smokescreen: A Collection of Vignettes

Chapter 31

Note: This is based on a NSFW picture of Smoke I found on Tumblr. :P

Sakura just could not look at a certain Tomas Vrbada in the eye. Every time she looked at him, she blushed. If she had checked the hot springs thoroughly, she would have spotted him the first time and backed out. Despite being shared hot springs, she preferred to be alone when she soaked. So, when she spotted him, she got a VERY GOOD glimpse of the man. Gods, she felt like the biggest pervert at that moment. Just seeing his upper body covered in a sheen of sweat had gotten her heartrate up. However, it was the impressive muscles that he had that made her clench her thighs together.

Elder Gods, forgive me.

He had a very broad chest, and his pecs were just amazing. He had an equally amazing six pack, too. It was like he had been chiseled by the very Elder Gods themselves. He was just perfect. Sakura sighed. For all of the ogling she had done, Tomas hadn't noticed her at all. Maybe he did see her, and, out of respect, he didn't say a word. She scoffed. The man was a Shirai Ryu warrior. There was no way he hadn't realized that she was there. Damn it. The young woman just hoped that she could forget about it.

"Ugh."

"Are you alright?"

The young woman jumped as the man in question broke into her thoughts.

"Oh, ah, yes! Yes, I am." Sakura responded quickly.

Tomas lifted an eyebrow. He didn't buy her words, but he didn't push it. The embarrassed flush on her face said it all. He watched as the petite female ambled away from him, mischief glittering in his gray eyes.

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Sakura tripled check the hot springs this time around. There was no one there. Perfect. Clad in nothing but her towel, she stepped into the water and slowly lowered herself in. She removed the fluffy cloth and tossed it onto the cold, stone floor. She sighed as the hot water engulfed her completely, soothing her stress away. It always helped her get to sleep at night.

"Ahhhh..."

Her eyes briefly slipped closed. She knew it wasn't a good idea to fall asleep here, but she felt incredibly relaxed. It was only for a few moments.

"You know better than to fall asleep in a hot spring." A gentle voice admonished.

Violet eyes flashed open, and they fell upon a bare-chested Tomas Vrbada. It took her a few moments to realize that he was in the spring with her. The temperature in the hot spring suddenly felt even hotter.

"Eeep! Tomas!"

Sakura was thankful that she was petite enough to hide her breasts beneath the water, completely forgetting that she had a towel nearby. Tomas gave her a saucy smile before turning away from her to allow her some privacy. Gods, those full lips of his were just taunting her!

"This is a shared hot spring, you know." He tutted playfully.

"I know that!"

Gods, if he hadn't had such a pretty face, Sakura would have clobbered him. She huffed before she tried to pretend that the young man wasn't there with her. It was hard not to acknowledge his existence as he relaxed, his arms resting upon the ledge of the spring. No matter how hard she tried, her eyes just kept drifting over to him. The way he just sat there so casually just drove her up the wall.

"It's okay if you want to look at me." Tomas said teasingly. "It's not like you haven't seen me in this state before."

"Wh...wha...what?"

Sweet Elder Gods, he did see her! The little devil! Sakura just sank deeper into the water, wishing she could just hide from his naughty gaze.

"I...have...no idea what you're talking about." She responded lamely.

"Come on, now," Tomas prodded playfully. "I know you were here earlier. I can show you more if you like."

"You cheeky little fiend."

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Sakura and Tomas had always enjoyed their relationship. Since meeting, it had always been friendly and fun. However, since Bi-Han's betrayal, they had become closer than ever. What started out as sweet and lighthearted was starting to become more intense. Their current predicament was one such example. The air was filled with a sexual tension that hadn't been there prior. It was so thick that it could be cut with a knife.

The young woman took a deep breath before reaching for her towel. She wrapped it tightly around her but, instead of leaving the spring, she boldly approached the gray-haired man. The curious look on his face made her heart squeeze. What a cutie!

"What are you do...?"

Sakura cut him off with a kiss. Tomas was surprised, but quickly returned the gesture. The relief that followed was nothing but overwhelming. Neither one dared to break it until the need for air forced them apart. They looked at one another with starry gazes.

"Always wanted to do that." Sakura confessed.

"About time." Tomas smiled.

"But I also wanted to return your cheekiness, Tomas Vrbada."

"Wha...?"

His face went blood red when her fingers went to undo her towel.